The Times
Tempus: Martin Waller identifies the eleven FTSE 350 stocks who have seen their share prices increase by 33 per cent over the past year, in contrast to the 17 whose price has fallen by 66 per cent over the same period. Best performers were Telecom Plus (up 69.8 per cent), Rightmove (57.3 per cent) and Filtrona (52.2 per cent).
Personal Investor: David Budworth says hold FirstGroup, 323p, although patience may be required before a rally in the price is achieved.
The Independent
No Pain, No Gain: Derek Pain reviews his portfolio with Booker his star performer of the 14 constituents – up from 24.5p when acquired in January 2009 to 70.5p. New recruit TEG, bought last month at 8p, has edged ahead to 8.5p.
The Daily Mail
Investment Extra: Pearson CEO Dame Marjorie Scardino has sold 50,000 shares to raise nearly £600,000, although she still holds stock in the company worth more than £15m.
The Sunday Times
Inside the City: Danny Fortson says the London Stock Exchange's surprise move last week to take full control of FTSE International might create future problems for the LSE because of the FTSE's new rule that at least 25 per cent of a company's shares should be available for trade if it wants to join the index.
Hopes of a bid battle for European Goldfields by Canadian predators may fizzle out if shareholders agree this week to sell a minority stake to Qatar to help finance new mines in Greece.
The Sunday Telegraph
Sunday Questor: Garry White says buy 3i Infrastructure Fund, 119p, for long-term income.
The Mail on Sunday
Midas: Joanne Hart reviews some of her tips of the year: Aviva, tipped at 398p and now 285.5p, is a hold, especially for its yield; Beacon Hill Resources, tipped at 16p and now 9p, also remains a 'firm hold'.
