Stocks to Slide

Headlines say Stocks to slide as Trump's national address rattles markets and all stock picks 79% BUY, 10% HOLD and 11% SELL.

1. BUY Raspberry Pi

Top performing stock pick this week is BUY Raspberry PI Holdings by Peel Hunt with a tip performance of 27%.

Raspberry Pi Holdings is a British technology company that designs and markets high-performance, low-cost single-board computers, semiconductors, and accessories.

Raspberry Pi share price launched at 420p in 2024, rose to an all-time high of 766p in January 2025 and is today at 491p.

On 31st March the company released its’ FY25 results in this RNS stating a year on year improvement across the company’s financial performance, with higher revenue, gross profit, earnings, and operating profitability compared with the prior year, alongside a modest reduction in gross margin. Profit before tax and earnings per share both improved, while year end cash was lower due to payments made to suppliers during the period. Product volumes shipped during the year increased compared with the previous year, with the second half higher than the first, and semiconductor units accounted for a greater share of overall shipments. The company released fewer new products than in the prior year and operated with a slightly smaller approved reseller network, while continuing to report solid operational scale and activity over the period. Shares rose as a result.

In Stockomendation five analysts: Ben McPOland, Jon Smith and Edward Sheldon with WATCH; Deutsche Bank has HOLD and Peel Hunt says BUY. Five open UK fund manager short positions – view those here.

2. SELL Directa Plus

Second top performing stock pick this week is SELL Directa Plus by Steve Moore in ShareProphets with a tip performance of 14%.

Directa Plus produces and supplies graphene nanoplatelets-based products. It is listed on AIM under the ticker DCTA.

Directa Plus share price launched at 105p in 2016, rose to an all-time high of 158p in 2021 and is today at 6p.

On 30th March is announced an update on funding in this RNS stating that it is in advanced discussions with an institutional investor regarding a potential funding facility of up to £2.5 million to extend its cash runway, although there is no certainty that this funding will be completed. The company confirmed it has not been able to conclude discussions with Nant Capital on a previously proposed non dilutive loan, and warned that without securing additional funding it is highly likely the group will cease to be a going concern, potentially requiring the directors to place the company into administration. At the end of the last financial year the group held limited cash, providing runway only into early May 2026, which has driven the need for urgent funding. In parallel, the board is progressing the potential sale of non strategic land owned by its Romanian subsidiary Setcar and is reviewing strategic options for the business, including a possible disposal of Setcar, while continuing cost containment and cost reduction measures across the group. Shares decreased as a result of the announcement.

In Stockomendation Steve Moore is the only analyst with SELL. There are no active fund manager short positions.

3. BUY Playtech

Third top performing stock pick is BUY Playtech By Citi with a tip performance of 13%.

Playtech is a gambling technology company that provides software for online casinos, sports betting, bingo, and live dealer games. Listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker PTEC, it serves regulated markets worldwide with B2B technology solutions and B2C brands like Snaitech.

Playtech share price launched at 273p in 2006, rose to an all-time high of 998p in 2017 and is today at 364p.

On 26th March the company released its’ final results in this RNS reporting weaker year on year performance from its continuing operations with lower revenue and profitability compared with the prior period, reflecting the impact of changes to its large strategic customer arrangements. Earnings from core operations declined, and post tax profit from continuing activities was lower year on year, while earnings per share also reduced. The overall reported result, however, was materially influenced by the disposal of the Snaitech business, which generated substantial cash proceeds and supported a significant return of capital to shareholders through a special dividend. Following this transaction, the group exited the year with a net cash position, strengthening the balance sheet relative to the previous period. Performance across the year reflected a greater contribution from investment income and the Americas, alongside the reshaping of the group into a more focused technology led business after the completion of the major asset sale. Shares rose as a result.

In Stockomendation three analysts: Deutsche Bank and Citi say BUY; Morgan Stanley has UNDERWEIGHT. Five 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 2nd April 2026.