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Headlines say the unemployment rate has risen to 4.7%, its highest in four years and all stock picks are 80% BUY, 10% HOLD and 10% SELL.

1. BUY ECO Animal Health Group

Top performing stock pick this week is BUY ECO Animal Health Group by Shore Capital with a tip performance of 21%.

ECO Animal Health Group plc is a publicly traded, global animal health company focused on developing and marketing pharmaceutical products for pigs and poultry.

ECO Animal Health Group share price launched at 67p in 1996, rose to an all-time high of 670p in 2017 and is today at 74p.

On 14th July the company announced its full year results in this RNS stating strong growth in America despite tariffs, improved margin and a new share buy-back scheme. Shares rose 10% in the same day as a result of the news.

In Stockomendation Shore Capital is the only analyst with BUY. There are no active short positions.

2. BUY ACG Metals

Second top performing stock pick is BUY Acg Metals by Berenberg with a tip performance of 8%.

ACG Metals Limited is a British Virgin Islands-based company focused on consolidating the copper industry through acquisitions, with a strong emphasis on ESG principles. They operate the Gediktepe Mine in Turkey, which is transitioning to primary copper and zinc production from 2026. The company is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker ACG.

ACG Metals share price launched at 10p in 2022, rose to an all-time high of 648p where it is today.

On 15th July ACG Metals announced H12025 operations and capital structure update in this RNS stating higher forecasted production and cost cuts. In addition it has settled old debts and transitioning its main project from gold and silver to copper and zinc concentrate.

Subsequently both Berenberg and Canaccord Genuity reiterated their BUY rating on the stock.

In Stockomendation two analysts Berenberg and Canaccord Genuity both with BUY. There are no active short positions.

3. BUY Craneware

Third top interesting stock pick this week is BUY Craneware by Helen Cahill in The Times - Tempus with a tip performance of 5%.

Craneware plc is a UK company focused on developing and licensing software for the US healthcare industry. They provide automated value cycle solutions, including 340B management, to help healthcare providers improve financial performance and deliver quality Craneware is headquartered in Edinburgh and sells its products primarily to hospitals and health systems in the US.

Craneware share price launched at 143p in 2007, rose to an all-time high of 3,555p in 2018 and is today at 2,512p.

On 16th July Craneware announced its FY25 trading update in this RNS stating stronger than expected performance and higher forecast. The founder rejected a £1 billion offer from US PE firm Bain Capital, stating he expects profits to rise to > $65 million this year.

In Stockomendation three analysts all with BUY they are Helen Cahill, Berenberg and Shore Capital. There are no active short positions.

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Disclaimer: The contents of this article should not be considered financial advice. Pricing data correct as at 18th July 2025.