Sunday tips round-up: James Fisher, Diploma, Prudential

16th Aug 2009 14:26

James Fisher is a well-run company with significant technical expertise operating in high-margin specialties. Shares in James Fisher are a buy for their secure niche revenues and cyclical upside when markets improve, says the Sunday Telegraph.Questor advised making a purchase in Diploma in The Sunday Telegraph on July 12 at 130p. The shares are now some 15pc ahead of the initial recommendation. Diploma has issued a positive trading update since the initial tip, which showed the resilience of its business. The shares are trading on a September 2009 earnings multiple of 10.5 times and yielding 43.9pc. Buy, says the paper.Prudential shares have put in the best performance in the industry over recent months - and the company did not disappoint on Thursday when it raised its interim dividend by 5pc to 6.29p, says the Sunday Telegraph.With gains in equity markets likely to temper in the second half of the year and uncertainty ahead of a new man at the helm, Questor felt that a hold stance is more appropriate. The rating is changed to hold from buy.Please note: Digital Look provides a round-up of news, tips and information that is impacting share prices and the market. Digital Look cannot take any responsibility for information provided by third parties. This is for your general information only as not intended to be relied upon by users in making an investment decision or any other decision. Please obtain a copy of the relevant publication and carry out your own research before considering acting on any of this information.