Unemployment Soars

Headlines this week say unemployment rate jumps to highest level since late 2020 ahead of budget and all stock picks this week 82% BUY, 8% HOLD and 10% SELL.

1. BUY Volex

Top stock pick this week is BUY Volex by Jefferies with a tip performance of 11%.

Volex is a British power and data connectivity manufacturer. The company produces power cords, plugs, and connectors; high-speed data cables; and electric vehicle charging components. Volex components are sold for consumer electronics, data centers, medical, and the automotive industry.

Volex share price launched at 414p in 1993, rose to an all-time high of 2,050p in 2000 and is today at 424p.

On 12th November the company announced its half year results in this RNS stating a 13% increase in revenue, as well as improved profit and margin.

Jefferies reiterated its’ BUY rating and upped the target price from 430p to 470p. In Stockomendation three other analysts: Peel Hunt with BUY; and Steve Moore & Tom Winnifrith with HOLD. One open UK fund manager short position, view that here.

2. BUY Water Intelligence

Second top performing stock pick is BUY Water Intelligence by Hot Stock Rockets in ShareProphets with a tip performance of 9%.

Water Intelligence plc is a multinational company providing minimally invasive leak detection and remediation services for residential, commercial, and municipal customers. The company operates through its subsidiaries, American Leak Detection and Water Intelligence International using proprietary and third-party technologies to solve water loss issues.

Water Intelligence share price launched at 70p in 2000, reached an all-time high of 1,195p in 2021 and is today at 304p.

On 5th November the copmany issued a nine months trading update in this RNS stating a strong Q3, with revenue up 10.7% and adjusted EBITDA up 52.6%, reinforcing momentum from Q2. Operational efficiencies from the “Dallas Template” improved margins, while the launch of wireless monitoring through the StreamLabs partnership positions the Group for future growth. With a robust balance sheet and scalable technology-enabled preventive maintenance platform, the company is well-placed to accelerate both organic expansion and acquisitions, supporting confidence in 2026 performance.

Winnifrith says this is a value stock and recommends BUY. In Stockomendation one other analyst Canaccord Genuity also with BUY. There are no fund manager short positions open.

3. BUY RHI Magnesita

Third top performing stock this week is BUY RHI Magnesita by Peel Hunt with a tip performance of 7%.

RHI Magnesita is the world's leading supplier of high-grade refractory products, systems, and services, essential for high-temperature industrial processes in sectors like steel, cement, and glass.

Founded in 1908 and headquartered in Vienna, Austria, the company is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index.

RHI Magnesia share price laucnhed at 22p in 2016, rose to an all-time high of 5,295p in 2018 and is today at 2,506p.

In Stockomendation four analysts: Peel Hunt and Berenberg with BUY; Jefferies has HOLD; RBC Capital says SECTOR PERFORM. There are no fund manager short positions open.

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Disclaimer: The contents of this article should not be considered financial advice. Pricing data correct as at 13th November 2025.