Sunday newspaper share tips

EACH weekend, This Is Money brings you a round-up of shares being recommended in the Sunday City pages.

SUNDAY TELEGRAPH
Shares in marketing services group Creston should have further to go from 95.5p following a deal to buy PR firm Nelson Bostock. A share placing to finance the acquisition is two-times oversubscribed, underlining interest in the stock.

Prospects for roofing and insulation specialist SIG appear bright with the company taking market share from better known rivals. Shares have risen 80% to 329.5p since January but have retained their buy rating.

SUNDAY EXPRESS
Norwich Union owner Aviva's recent results were helped by a number of international ventures while weaker new business sales in the UK were offset by positive sales growth overall. Buy at 518.25p.

Camping specialist Holidaybreak has continued to deliver strong sales in the face of tough conditions for the travel industry. Camping bookings are up 41% since May with short breaks 27% ahead. Buy at 575.5p.

Interserve's switch from a pure construction outfit into one also offering services appears to have paid off, with facilities services enjoying a 6% turnover rise and industrial revenues up 27%. Buy at 277.5p.

The outlook for Christmas appears promising for chocolate and sweets maker Glisten after annual results showed a 16% rise in pre-tax profits and sales up 9% to £15.6 million. Buy at 148.5p.

THE BUSINESS
Local authority maintenance specialist Mears has proved its credentials following a 400% rise in half-year profits to £2.3 million. The company has consistently won contracts, many of them long-term partnerships. Buy at 124.5p.

INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY
Shares in online travel firm ebookers are near an all-time high at 592.5p after a solid trading performance and speculation over consolidation in the sector. Interest from the likes of US-based Expedia could lift the stock.