Sunday newspaper share tips

By THIS IS MONEY
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EACH week, This Is Money brings you a round-up of who is being tipped in this weekend's City pages. Click here for the Financial Mail on Sunday's Midas column.

Sunday Times
Wireless Group, the fifth largest commercial radio company, has seen listener hours climb 17%, with advertising up 11% in July. It is also seen as a target when the industry is opened up to foreign ownership. Buy at 67 1/2p.

Sunday Telegraph
London-listed emerging markets bank Standard Chartered is considered a long-term buy at 759p after interim profits beat expectations. Personal banking revenues rose 21% and unit trust sales by 38%.

Leisure group Whitbread's shares (499p) should benefit from the setting of tough growth targets, although it is thought failure will still offer a boost through the likely arrival of new management or a bid approach.

Insurance broker Jardine Lloyd Thompson has benefited from the surge in premiums since 11 September as interim profits have risen 20% and forecasts are for further growth. Shares at 616 1/2p are off a high of 680p earlier this year.

Environmental services group RPS recently announced strong results with interim operating profits up 31%. It has been helped by greater regulation and is moving into new markets, such as nuclear safety. Shares are 121 1/2p.

Amlin, the Lloyd's of London insurance vehicle, has seen shares rally to 104 1/2p despite the turbulent stock market. It is in a strong position to attract new business and operates in areas where rates have surged. Buy.

Independent on Sunday
Music giant EMI's depressed share price of 185p offers a speculative buying opportunity. The company has suffered from falling music sales but could recover if head of recorded music Alain Levy uncovers new stars.

Sunday Express
Construction group MJ Gleeson's shares have crumbled due to weakness in its housebuilding business. If the new-look management team can deliver improvements the stock is worth a look at 990p.

Shares in aviation services and magazine and newspaper distribution business John Menzies have held steady during the current market turmoil. Its financial strength leaves Menzies well positioned for growth. Buy at 326p.

Housebuilder Ben Bailey has reaped the rewards of higher selling prices in its Yorkshire heartland. Last year's profits more than doubled and the company has a healthy land supply. Shares have further room for growth from 145 1/2p.

Household retailer Homestyle was given a lift last week when Carpetright issued a bullish trading update to lift fears of a slowdown in the sector. Homestyle sales have picked up and debt is easing. Worth a look at 294p.

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