Share tips 2026: this week’s top stock picks

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If you’ve been keeping a close eye on share tips 2026, then don’t miss this regular round-up of the top stocks to consider for your portfolio.

The MoneyWeek share tips 2026 guide pulls together some of the most popular stocks from top share tipsters around.

As well as the UK financial pages, we look at publications across the pond for investors who want to diversify their holdings internationally.

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Five stocks to buy

1. XPS Pensions (LSE: XPS)
Investors' Chronicle
Pensions adviser XPS Pensions has reported a fourth consecutive year of double-digit revenue growth, thanks to a favourable pensions-transfer market and defined-benefit schemes shifting to a surplus amid higher interest rates. XPS' advisory division posted a 20% rise in revenues to £150 million, with upcoming regulations expected to boost growth further. The insurance division is growing too. Robust demand could bolster sales and profits in the coming years, and XPS expects stable margins this year. 311p

2. Babcock International (LSE: BAB)
Investors’ Chronicle
The aerospace and defence firm has delivered a 19% increase in full-year operating profits to £433 million. Free cash flow of £262 million supported a hike in the final dividend and a £200 million buyback. Earnings per share are expected to grow from 64.2p to 71.5p by 2028. Despite the risks inherent in certain projects and uncertainties over UK military spending plans, Babcock is on track to meet medium-term profit guidance, while sales in the group's nuclear division rose 14%. With the shares 30% below the consensus target, “we remain buyers”. 941p

3. General Motors (NYSE: GM)
Barron's
General Motors is a “cash machine”. It's generated $53 billion in free cash flow since 2021 despite a volatile economy. Even with lower car sales recently and setbacks in the electric-vehicle (EV) division, GM offers a free cash flow yield of 14%. The group is collaborating with defence contractor Lockheed Martin and aims to apply its unused EV battery capacity in utilities to support the AI-data-centre building boom. Further buybacks are expected. $78

4. Medtronic (NYSE: MDT)
Barron's
Medtronic is “deeply undervalued” and a good bet despite a reputation for underwhelming investors. The US medical-device company's fourth-quarter results eclipsed expectations, with revenue rising nearly 10% to $9.7 billion. Analysts think the stock could reach $120 in 12 months, with higher dividends on the cards. Its cardiovascular segment, which accounts for 39% of sales, saw a 10% increase in revenue and its neuroscience unit is growing. Its AI-driven surgical platform shows promise. Medtronic has spun off the diabetes unit and has made acquisitions. It expects organic revenue and adjusted earnings growth and higher dividends. Buy ($81).

5. AO World (LSE: AO)
Investors' Chronicle
AO World has announced record yearly profits and a £10 million special dividend. The electronics retailer's sales grew 11.4% to £1.27 billion, driven by its core retail operations and gains in market share. Profit improved after it used automation and offshoring to manage costs, including a robotics trial in warehouses. Free cash flow more than doubled to £66.4 million due to stronger trading. AO's 8% free cash flow yield and cash generation are “attractive”. Buy (92p).

One stock to sell

1. Wizz Air (LSE: WIZZ)
Investors' Chronicle
Wizz Air has reported 8% growth in annual sales to €5.7 billion. It carried a record 69.7 million passengers last year. Despite warnings of a potential €50 million impact from the Iran conflict, effective fuel hedges minimised losses, and increased cash reserves lowered debt. However, the oil shock is likely to have further ramifications, as Wizz's financial year only ended in March and the airline has not provided profit guidance for the upcoming year due to uncertainties related to the Strait of Hormuz. Leverage is high, and there could be further capacity constraints and unfavourable conditions for fuel negotiations. Sell. 1,202p

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