Gold Jumps

Headlines say the gold price hits high and all stock picks are 81% BUY, 9% HOLD and 11% SELL.

1. OUTPERFORM Discoverie Group

Top performing stock pick this week is OUTPERFORM Discoverie Group by RBC Capital with a tip performance of 8%.

DiscoverIE Group plc is an international company specializing in designing and manufacturing customized electronic components for industrial applications. They focus on providing application-specific components to Original Equipment Manufacturers globally. The company operates through two divisions, Magnetics & Controls and Sensing & Connectivity.

Discoverie share price launched at 156p in 1993, rose to an all-time high of 1,250p in 2021 and is today at 570p.

On 16th April it released a Trading Update in this RNS stating record underlying earnings slightly ahead of expectations and increased orders, despite a 3% revenue decline.

RBC Capital Markets upped its rating on the stock to OUTPERFORM and cut the target from to 600p from 690p.

In Stockomendation three analysts with three different ratings they are RBC with OUTPERFORM, Shore Capital with BUY and Jefferies with HOLD. Three open short positions, view those here.

2. BUY B&M

Second top performing stock pick this week is BUY B&M European Value Retail by Berenberg with a tip performance of 8%.

B&M European Value Retail SA is a Luxembourg-based holding company that operates primarily in the UK and France, with a focus on variety retailing. The company's principal activity involves operating the B&M, Heron Foods, and Babou stores. B&M has over 700+ stores in the UK, and the Heron Foods chain operates around 290 convenience stores. In France, Babou has approximately 100 stores. The company's stock is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol BME.

B&M share price launched at 283p in 2014, rose to an all-time high of 639p in 2021 and is today at 320p.

On 15th April B&M released its FY25 Post Close Trading Statement in this RNS stating earnings at the higher end within expectations, shares rose 7% at the news. However, in February it adjusted its expected earnings due to a stale UK market. The positive results were due to positive trading in France, whils UK results are down.

In Stockomendation four out of five analysts say BUY they are: Berenberg, Citi, Mark Rogers & Lauren Almeida whilst RBC Capital has OUTPERFORM. There are five UK fund manager short positions open, view those here.

3. BUY Cerillion

Third top performing stock pick this week is BUY Cerillion by Deutsche Bank with a tip performance of 7%.

Cerillion is a provider of billing, charging and customer management systems, based in the UK. The company was founded in 1999, focusing on a range of industries including telecommunications, finance, utilities and transportation.

Cerillion share price launched at 80p in 2016, rose to an all-time high of 1,930p in 2024 and is today at 1,330p.

Deutsche Bank upped its rating to BUY from HOLD on 15th April after Cerillion’s Trading Update issued 14th April in this RNS announced improved margins and strong pipeline.

In Stockomendation three out of four analysts say BUY they are Deutsche Bank, Berenberg and Mark David Hartley; Steve Moore has AVOID. There are no active UK fund manager short positions.

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