FTSE pops higher

Headlines say FTSE pops higher as stocks rally and all stock picks this week are 70% BUY, 13% HOLD and 17% SELL.

1. BUY Flutter

Top performing stock pick this week is BUY Flutter Entertainment by Deutsche Bank with a tip performance of 11%.

Flutter Entertainment is the world's largest online sports betting and internet gambling operator. Headquartered in Ireland, it moved its primary listing to the New York exchange in 2024. Flutter owns FanDuel, PokerStars, Paddy Power, Sky Betting & Gaming and Sportsbet.

Flutter share price launched at 1,524p in 2024, rose to an all-time high of 23,630p in 2025 and is today at 8,476p.

On 27th February Flutter released its’ Full Year Results in this RNS stating strong full-year 2025 growth with revenue up 17% to $16.4 billion and adjusted EBITDA rising 21% to $2.85 billion, despite posting a net loss of $407 million driven largely by a $556 million non cash impairment linked to regulatory changes in India. Q4 results showed revenue up 25% and continued U.S. market leadership, while the company also returned $1 billion to shareholders and issued 2026 guidance projecting further revenue and EBITDA growth. The net loss and lower than expected results were partly due to the NFL playoffs in the US producing expected results meaning bettors reduced activity. Shares fell to a new 52 week low as a result. Deutsche Bank reiterated its’ BUY rating and lowered the target price from 19,000p to 14,700p.

Four analysts in Stockomendation: Deutsche Bank and Goldman Sachs have BUY; Barclays and JP Morgan have OVERWEIGHT. Five open UK fund manager short positions, view those here.

2. BUY Keller Group

Second top performing stock pick this week is BUY Keller Group by Berenberg with a tip performance of 10%.

Keller Group is the world’s largest geotechnical specialist contractor. It provides foundation and ground work techniques for construction projects globally such as grouting, deep foundations, and earth retention.

Keller Group share price launched at 128p in 1994 and is today at its’ all-time high of 2,205p.

On 3rd March the company released its’ Preliminary Results in this RNS stating record financial results, strong operational and financial performance, increased dividends and plans for a substantial share buyback.

Berenberg reiterated its’ BUY rating and upped its’ target price from 2,100p to 2,350p.

In Stockomendation two analysts: Berenberg with BUY and RBC Capital with SECTOR PERFORM. There are no active short positions.

3. AVOID Globaldata

Third top performing stock pick this week is AVOID Globaldata by Steve Moore in ShareProphets with a tip performance of 10%.

GlobalData is a data analytics and consulting company. Headquartered in London, it is listed on AIM under the ticker DATA.

Globaldata share price launched at 75p in 2000, rose to an all-time high of 243p in 2024 and is today at 80p.

On 2nd March the company released its’ Full Year Results in this RNS stating a resilient year marked by strategic transformation, strengthened customer engagement, growing adoption of its AI driven solutions, completion of major investment phases and enhanced forward revenue visibility as it prepares to transition to the London Stock Exchange’s Main Market.

However, Steve Moore interprets a mixed picture: while the company highlights a “resilient performance” with solid revenue growth, rising profit before tax and strong customer uptake of its AI driven solutions, the underlying reality is more cautious he says, with minimal organic revenue progress, reliance on one off accounting credits, increased debt, weaker free cash flow support relative to its valuation, and continued uncertainty around the business environment and the true extent to which AI will materially benefit future performance. The upcoming move from AIM to the Main Market may offer greater visibility, but given last year’s overly optimistic outlook and the current disconnect between operational progress and share price weakness, the article concludes that the stock remains one to avoid for now.

In Stockomendation two analysts: Steve Moore with AVOID and Berenberg with BUY. Four 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 5th March 2026.