The week's share tipsters at a glance - 25 October

MoneyWeek's comprehensive round-up of the week's share tips from the British press.

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Aggreko (AGK)Support servicesThe Daily TelegraphRecent figures from the generator provider showed that exchange rates and bad debts will cut full-year profits by 2.5%, but long-term prospects look good as global energy demands rise.2,400p/1,676p*2,076p
Alternative Networks (AN)AimMoney ObserverSince its 2005 Aim listing, the bespoke telecoms firm has grown its profits steadily. This year they hit a record £14.22m, up from £9.36m, and analysts expect more next year.300p/202.5p245p
Antrim Energy (AEN)AimSharesThe oil and gas explorer is about to start drilling in the North Sea, while another asset will start producing soon. If it strikes it lucky, shares in the £97.7m firm could rocket. "Buy."74.96/30.5p53p
Avon Rubber (AVON)Industrial engineeringInvestors ChronicleThe firm's products are used in everything from gas masks to milking tubes for dairy farms. It's great value on a price/earnings (p/e) ratio of ten. "Buy."325p/264p312p
Bunzl (BNZL)Support servicesThe TimesThe outsourcer provides plastic cleaning and cooking items for companies. Costs are rising, but sales have grown at 4% a year since 2004.1,167p/778.5p1,038p
Carillion (CLLN)Support servicesInvestors ChronicleThings are looking up for the builder. The government has restarted construction projects which should support the order book, while Middle East revenue will hit £1bn by 2015.367p/234p293p
Carnival (CCL)Tourism and leisureMoney ObserverProfits at the giant cruise line operator may fall to £923m from £1,216m last year. That might not seem good, but it's a lot better than investors feared when the Costa Concordia sank.2,480p/1,841p2,367p
Caretech Health (CTH)Healthcare equipmentMoney ObserverShares in the care-home operator slumped when its rival, Southern Cross, went bust last year. But since then the firm's profits have doubled and shares now look very cheap on a p/e of 6.4181.5p/75p167p
Cranswick (CWK)Food producersSharesThe sausage and bacon maker's shares dropped as it struggled with high pig prices. But sales have grown 5% this year and prospects look good for the future. A forward p/e of ten is fair.858p/678p753p
Games Workshop (GAW)Leisure goodsSharesThe fantasy toys maker has a strong physical presence and is now growing its internet business, which still only accounts for 10% of sales. The 6.7% yield is also attractive.720.5p/405p672.5p
GKN (GKN)Automobiles and partsInvestors ChronicleThe car and civil aviation component maker's shares have fallen 10% on weak European demand. But with orders elsewhere strong, pre-tax profits should still hit £470m this year.237p/166p205p
Go-Ahead Group (GOG)Travel and leisureThe Daily TelegraphThe bus operator's rail plans are now on hold and it has unveiled plans to grow profits organically by 40% to £100m by 2016. The shares yield 5.94%, making them a buy for income.7,745p/1,086p1,412p
Innovation Group (TIG)SoftwareMoney ObserverThe specialist software provider has managed to double revenues over the last six years. Now, thanks to international expansion, profits could reach £22m this year. Buy for growth.23p/16.75p21.5p
Ithaca Energy (IAE)Oil and gas producersInvestors ChronicleThe North Sea focused oil and gas producer is set to boost output and cash flow as oil starts flowing from new fields coming online, but this isn't reflected in its cheap 2013 p/e of three.202.50p/92.25p120p
Optos (OPTS)Healthcare equipmentSharesThe retinal diagnostics specialist has boosted sales by 32% this year. Now, with the US market accounting for 80% of sales of its new Daytona scanning machine, expect more growth.279.25p/160.5p209.5p
Randgold Resources (RRS)MiningThe Daily TelegraphThe Africa-focused gold miner expects to produce 845,000 ounces of gold this year, up from 700,000 last year. The rise in earnings should bring the p/e down to 17 in 2013. Buy now.7,775p/4,596p7,745p
Rank Group (RNK)Travel and leisureThe TimesRank's sales rose 5% in the first quarter. It's wisely investing in its online bookmaker, Blue Square, which enjoyed an 18% sales spike, while its London casinos also look good.153p/111p151p
SABMiller (SAB)BeveragesThe TimesSABMiller's soft trading update sent the share price tumbling. But investors shouldn't lose faith. The rumour in the market is that it could be the takeover target of a bigger rival.2,629p/868.5p1,078.5p
Volkswagen AG (VOW)Automobiles and partsInvestors ChronicleThe world's most profitable car maker has launched a new cost-saving plan. Another boost for the company should also come from China, where Volkswagen made €2.6bn last year.1,556c/1,072c1,461c
Weir Group (WEIR)Industrial engineeringMoney ObserverWeir Group should benefit from increased natural gas use as it sells equipment for fracking'. Takeover rumours should also provide a further boost to the share price. Buy.2,236p/1,397p1,796p
William Hill (WMH)Travel and leisureThe TimesThe betting firm is looking to snap up one of its rivals and wrest control of a joint venture from its partner. It's a big gamble but, if successful, the moves could boost profits by 50%. Buy.357.5p/183.25p355.5p
Britvic (BVIC)BeveragesThe Daily TelegraphPackaging mistakes forced the soft drink maker into a costly £25m product recall. Meanwhile, a slowdown in Europe or China could also hit sales at the company. It's time to sell.196p/135p147p
Dechra (DPH)PharmaceuticalsThe Daily TelegraphThe veterinary medicines group is a quality firm in an excellent position. But the good news is priced in, with shares trading at a 40% premium to its peers. Investors should take profits.621p/418p620p
Sunrise Resources (SRES)MiningInvestors ChronicleShares in the diamond explorer have doubled since July, but a discovery seems unlikely. With just £922,000 of working capital left, it's trading at too big a premium to the value of its assets.255p/58p145p
William Sinclair (SNCL)Household goodsInvestors ChronicleThe compost supplier is having a terrible year. Rain kept customers from their gardens, while flooding has hit peat supplies and pushed up costs. It's too expensive on a p/e of 17.196p/135p147p
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