Old UK Stocks Shares Investment Tips complied by Money sorter at 13 7 2007

UK Stocks and Shares and Investment tips

Top of the Tips: Share Recommendations at 13 7 2007

Ones To Buy

Experian

Poor investor understanding and a lack of comparable peers mean that thriving credit reference agency Experian is somewhat undervalued with shares at 19 times this year's earnings. Business is thriving despite the US sub-prime downturn - buy, says The Times.

Greene King

The pub operator and brewer suffered a small and undeserved dip in its share price recently. Its Scottish experience and strong food offerings should mean that it is better-equipped than most to handle any consequences of the recent smoking ban, and its proven track record makes it a good bet under any circumstances. Buy, says The Telegraph.

StatPro Group

StatPro make the software that professional fund managers use to analyse and manage their investments - so they have doubly benefited from the financial boom of the last few years. StatPro have successfully managed a bold acquisition earlier this year, and new contracts and growing revenues mean that at just 13 times 2007 earnings, shares look cheap. Buy, says The Times.

Albemarle & Bond

The UK's largest pawnbroker has just made its largest ever acquisition - that of Herbert Brown, the largest pawnbroker in the North of England. The deal should help Albemarle & Bond expand their reach quickly and efficiently. A&B is currently trading at a discount to their nearest AIM rival - making them a good buy, suggests The Times.

Tullow Oil

A cutback in production for the drilling and exploration company has resulted in a temporary drop in the share price - but this is probably unjust, as Tullow have just made one of the biggest oil finds in Africa for some years, virtually guaranteeing the company's future fortunes. Now is a good time to buy, reckons The Independent.

Business Post

While the Royal Mail remain locked in 1970s-style disputes with their members' trade union, companies like Business Post are getting on with the business of post, so to speak. A new contract with Prudential has just been signed, and prospects look bright for the next few years, at least. Buy, says The Independent.

Ones To Avoid

EMI Group

EMI is currently the target of one, or possibly two bids - and it's just as well, as these are the only things stopping the beleaguered record giant's share price plunging still further. Hold on if you bought under 265p, but otherwise get out as soon as you can, recommends The Times.