Britain Returns

Headlines say Britain returns to growth and all stock picks are a mix of 81% BUY, 9% HOLD and 10% SELL

1. BUY Oxford Biodynamics

Top stock pick this week BUY Oxford Biodynamics by Hot Stock Rockets in ShareProphets with a tip performance of 8%.

Oxford Biodynamics specializes in the field of biodynamics, focusing on clinical testing and research using proprietary technology. They offer a range of products and kits for both clinical and research purposes, including molecular diagnostic tests and a research kit that provides insight into the 3D genome.

Oxford Biodynamics share price listed on AIM in 2016 at 162p, reached an all-time high of 278p and is today at 8p.

In his article Hot Stock Rockets notes ‘vast profit potential’ therefore rating it as a BUY.

In Stockomendation Hot Stock Rockets says BUY and Steve Moore says SELL. There are no active share positions open.

2. EQUAL WEIGHT Man Group

Second stock pick this week is EQUAL WEIGHT Man Group by Barclays with a tip performance of 4%.

Man Group plc is an active investment management business listed on the London Stock Exchange. It provides investment funds in liquid and private markets for institutional and private investors. It is the world's largest publicly traded hedge fund company, reporting $161.2 billion in funds under management as of September 2023. The firm is headquartered at Riverbank House in London and employs over 1,600 people in various locations. The company was a sponsor of the Man Booker Prize from 2002 to 2019.

Man Group share price listed in 1994 at 28p, reached an all-time high of 620p in 2007 and is today at 257p.

On 9 July it announced purchased 130,000 of its own shares in a share buyback program with the goal of adding value back to shareholders.

In Stockomendation two out of four analysts say BUY they are Deutsche Bank and UBS; JP Morgan says OVERWEIGHT and Barclays says EQUAL WEIGHT. There are no active short positions open.

3. BUY Mortgage Advice

Third interesting stock pick this week is BUY Mortgage Advice Bureau by Deutsche Bank with a tip performance of 3%

Mortgage Advice Bureau provides mortgage advice and also advice on protection and general insurance products. The group offers advice on residential and buy to let mortgage products.

Mortgage Advice Bureau listed on LSE in 2014 under the ticker MAB1 at 164p, reached an all-time high of 1,500p in 2021 and is today at 806p.

In Stockomendation three out of five analysts say BUY they are Deutsche Bank, Paul Summers and Royston Wild; Steve Moore says AVOID and Shore Capital says HOLD. There is one open short position, view that here.

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Disclaimer: The contents of this article should not be considered financial advice. Pricing data correct as at 12th July 2024.