London Down

Headlines say London heavyweights sold off "as investors considered increasing fiscal worries related to persistent inflation and possible tax increases from the UK government” and all stock picks this week are 83% BUY, 7% HOLD and 10% SELL.

1. BUY Amaroq Minerals

Top performing stock pick this week is BUY Amaroq Minerals by Hot Stock Rockets in ShareProphets with a tip performance of 11%.

Amaroq is a mining company focused on the acquisition, exploration, and development of mineral properties in South Greenland. Its primary asset is the Nalunaq Gold Mine and it holds interests in strategic minerals like copper, nickel, and rare earth elements across a large land package in the region.

Amaroq share price launched at 42p in 2022, rose to an all-time high of 116p in January 2025 and is today at 99p.

It seems that there has been no RNS since 8th July. However, CEO Eldur Olufson gave a recent online investor update showcasing the companys strengths.

In his article Charles Archer says “With the Pentagon planning to stockpile $1 billion of critical minerals, oil low, gold at $4,000 and Greenland/AMRQ firmly in the Trump’s mind, where next?”

In Stockomendation three analysts: Hot Stock Rockets and Steve Moore with BUY and Canaccord Genuity with SPECULATIVE BUY. There are no active short positions open.

2. BUY Hochschild Mining

Second top performing stock pick this week is BUY Hochschild Mining by Canaccord Genuity with a tip performance of 10%.

Hochschild Mining is a UK precious metals company focused on the exploration, mining, and sale of gold and silver in the Americas. It operates mines in Peru (Inmaculada), Argentina (San Jose), and Brazil (Mara Rosa) and has a portfolio of projects in several other countries. The company is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker HOC.

Hochschild Mining share price launched at 314p in 2006, rose to an all-time high of 581p in 2011 and is today at 436p.

The company’s share price has risen 73% over the past 12 months due to soaring Gold prices as investors flee to safety. The company has no debt, runs on less cash than similar competitors and sells both on the spot and under long-term agreements.

In Stockomendation four analysts, three with BUY they are Canaccord Genuity, Peel Hunt and Bank of America; Berenberg says HOLD. Three active short positions, view those here.

3. BUY Fevertree Drinks

Third top performing stock pickt this week is BUY Fevertree Drinks by Jefferies with a tip performance of 4%.

Fevertree Drinks is a UK soft drinks company. The company, which operates globally in markets including the UK, USA, and Europe, is known for its wide range of high-quality, naturally sourced mixers.

Fevertree Drinks share price launched at 165p in 2014, rose to an all-time high of 3,863p in 2018 and is today at 871p.

On 14th October Jefferies upgraded its rating on the stock from HOLD to BUY and increased the target price from 900p to 1,100p, sending the share price upwards. Deutsche Bank and JP Morgan also increased their target prices.

In Stockomendation three analysts: Jefferies with BUY; Deutsche Bank with HOLD and JP Morgan is NEUTRAL. Seven open UK fund manager short positions, view those here.

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Disclaimer: The contents of this article should not be considered financial advice. Pricing data correct as at 17th October 2025.