LONDON (ShareCast) - Inchcape shares may well do excellently in the next 12 months, but in line with Mr Lacroix's own predictions that the UK market is going to be soft for the rest of this year and next, it is difficult to see the stock being a winner for investors. Sell, says the Independent. The Times says hold.

Mike Wilson, the chairman of St James’s Place, highlighted a slew of “all-weather” fund launches yesterday, including cautious managed and bond funds that diversify St James’s away from equities. Yet the shares still trade at a 20 per cent discount to net asset value. Buy on the drop, recommends the Times.

New investors should see Bodycote as an opportunity: yesterday's interim results were the best ever from the group, and there is still obvious room for improvement. Buy, recommends the Independent.

Overall, wide geographical spread and strong presence in the growth areas of events and exhibitions make UBM relatively resilient. Hold, says the Times.

Investors could do rather nicely out of RM, which is a well-run company. The only cautionary note is that the fourth quarter needs to be impressive, and buyers should wait for a bit more guidance. Hold, says the Independent.

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