Previous UK Stocks Shares Investment Tips complied by Money sorter at 6 4 2007

UK Stocks and Shares and Investment tips

Top of the Tips: Share Recommendations during wek ending 6/4/07

Ones To Buy

Lok'n'Store

Supporters of the number three player in the self-storage market believe that AIM-listed Lok'n'Store offers good value at present, with strong growth prospects. Its diverse customer base should protect it from downturns in the housing market, too. Buy, says Midas in the Mail on Sunday.

Ted Baker

The stylish and successful high street clothes retailer has just announced an increase in pre-tax profits of 9.2 per cent on an increase in revenue of 6.6 per cent. Given his broad global base, the company ought to be able to weather any localised storms, and even at 17 time earnings should be bought, according to The Independent.

Weir Group

The valve and pump group is giving hints about acquisitions, and with its finances now well in order, these are more likely to become a reality this year. Weir's most recent results, showing organic sales growth of 18 per cent and a dividend up to 10 per cent, look healthy, and The Times believe they have further to go.

ArmorGroup

ArmorGroup is one of the leading companies in the protective security services market, serving governments and companies in places like Iraq, Africa and Afghanistan. War and conflict is generally good for such companies, and an increase in revenue of 17 per cent this year shows how ArmorGroup has benefited from the world's troubles. Despite a 76 per cent increase in share price over the last six months, Questor in The Telegraph believes ArmorGroup look good value.

Glisten

Combining health foods and sweet treats should be a winning formula in today's health-obsessed marketplace, and it seems to be working for Glisten. They have just reported a 26 per cent rise in underlying profits for the last six months of 2006, and the forecasts for 2007 are promising. Buy, says the Mail on Sunday.

ACP Capital

This 15-month old business now boasts an (AIM) market capitalisation of £250 million, which is quite impressive for a startup. Company founder Derek Vago wants to turn it into a major European merchant bank servicing SMEs, and so far progress looks promising.

With Vago's pedigree, £15m profits in their first year and growing funding, ACP's present discount to its sector makes it look far too cheap. Buy, says The Independent.

Ones To Let Go

Smith Group

Medical system and detection equipment provide Smith Group seem to be on reasonably firm footings, following the surprise disposal of their aerospace group. That disposal is still ongoing, and the financial benefits are not entirely clear yet. Add to that little reason to expect spectacular growth, and it may be better to leave these shares alone for a while. Avoid, says The Times.

JKX Oil & Gas

Despite a doubling of profits and dividends in 2006, JKX's situation is far from ideal. With dwindling reserves and shares currently trading at a premium to its peers, now is not the time to invest in JKX. Avoid, says The Independent.