LONDON (ShareCast) - Johnston Press trades at 4.6 times 2009 earnings, but interim results this month are likely to show what executives can do. Given that there is likely to be better news ahead, buy for recovery, says the Times.

Senior’s margins improved significantly, given its focus on cost control, and helped Senior beat expectations. The shares currently trade on a forward earnings multiple of a little over 10 times, which is undemanding given the company's growth prospects. Buy, says the Telegraph.

Imperial Energy’s prospects look much brighter than they did in the spring, when it was forced to mount a rights issue to fund further development after failing to secure debt finance in the contracting financial markets. The company is expanding rapidly, has large reserves for the size of its business and is developing key infrastructure in Siberia. In short, it has much going for it. Buy, says the Times.

The uncertainty surrounding a settlement with the US Department of Justice will continue to weigh on sentiment, and 888 shares – off 1½p at 152¼p – are trading on a chunky multiple of 18 times earnings. But a settlement is not crucial and the company’s strong cashflow and growth potential makes shares in 888 a solid long-term hold, says the Times. The Independent also says hold

After buying Intertek last year at 932p, Questor feels confident enough to recommend holding on, in the Telegraph.

Several observers are getting more nervous about Sage. "We are nervous that the recent stream of newsflow regarding companies going into administration is likely to deteriorate at a time when the group's markets have become increasingly competitive, say those at Killick Capital. Cautious hold, says the Independent.

The paper also says hold Morgan Sindall.

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