Tuesday tips round-up: Reckitt Benckiser and Hiscox

31st Jul 2012 07:12

Questor, in the Telegraph, is sticking to its guns on consumer goods giant Reckitt Benckiser. The column identified the group as weaker than rival Unilever but is now forced to admit the Chief Executive's plans are going well. The shares trade on 14.4 times earnings and yield 3.6 per cent. The only problem is, the group is exposed to the 'old world' of Europe and the US. The recommendation is 'sell'.Hiscox, the speciality insurance firm, gets the thumbs up from Tempus in the Times. It, like much of the sector, has avoided serious catastrophe losses following the Japanese and New Zealand earthquakes. In Hiscox's case this means a return to profits of £46.2m in the first half of the year. The group has also declined business, like the British Grand Prix, which would have made rain related claims. Yielding around 4% and considered to be one of the best insurance firms on the FTSE, Hiscox is a '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.BS