Latest share tips: Future, YouGov & more

Here's your roundup of the latest share tips. See which companies the experts are buying, selling or holding this week.
Future, Lion Finance Group and YouGov are among the companies under the spotlight this week.
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1. Future – BUY
Symbol: FUTR.L
Index: FTSE 250
The media group confirmed it’s trading as expected and that Kevin Li Ying, current head of B2C Media, will take over as chief executive at the end of March.
The announcement appointment came earlier than anticipated, according to Johnathan Barrett, research analyst at Panmure Liberum.
“We view this as an excellent choice that also comes with the benefit of substantially lower transition risk,” he said.
2. Lion Finance Group – BUY
Symbol: BGEO.L
Index: FTSE 250
Bank of Georgia, which acquired Ameriabank in 2024, has rebranded as Lion Finance Group to reflect the group’s more international nature.
However, there are no changes to the overall group structure and local banks will retain their names within home markets, according to Robert Sage, an analyst at Peel Hunt.
“Our estimates and expectations are unchanged, but the new name reinforces the fact that the investment case is no longer a single market play on Georgia,” he said.
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3. YouGov – HOLD
Symbol: YOU.L
Index: FTSE AIM UK 50 Index
The market research firm could soon attract a potential predator as its stock price has slumped during a tough trading environment for the sector.
Andrew Ripper, research analyst at Panmure Liberum, has lowered his target price for the stock from 560p to 480p.
“Valuation is the main attraction and the company seems vulnerable to a potential approach,” he said.
4. Watches of Switzerland – HOLD
Symbol: WOSG.L
Index: FTSE 250
The luxury watch retailer is enjoying good momentum in the United States, while its UK business is stabilising.
Jonathan Pritchard, an analyst at Peel Hunt, maintained his ‘hold’ recommendation and increased the target price from 460p to 500p.
“Wider sentiment across discretionary has improved, particularly in the US, which has positively benefitted share prices across the luxury space,” he said.
5. GlobalData – BUY
Symbol: DATA.L
Index: FTSE AIM 100 Index
The business intelligence company has announced plans to move up to the Main Market, which industry observers believe will take around three months.
Johnathan Barrett, research analyst at Panmure Liberum, expects 2025 to see a reacceleration of growth with increased sales and a new pricing strategy.
“Business intelligence companies tend to benefit from additional demand in volatile, fast-changing environments,” he said. “Mr Trump seems willing to help for the next four years.”
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