Stvg Share News (STVG)

Bunzl, which distributes a variety of products, including food packaging and catering equipment, posted what read as a rather dull update yesterday. Not that dull is bad: when dull means improving margins following cost reductions, dull is pretty good. Indicators are steadily turning positive, and, save for occasional ups and downs, should remain on the mend for the foreseeable future. Bunzl is a solid, reliable hold, according to the Independent.Since the Telegraph's Questor advised buying shares in FirstGroup, the transport company has disappointed the market by saying growth would be slower than expected in the US. The shares have therefore underperformed both the market and its peers. The shares were first recommended as a buy on May 14 last year at 356p and they are just 7pc ahead, compared with a market up 33pc. The shares are still a buy for their yield. At £17.82, or 21 times current-year earnings, Autonomy's shares look stretched ? but they always do, only to push higher again. Notwithstanding the short-term volatility that an acquisition will bring, hold on, says the Times.Senior's interim management statement yesterday was a broadly positive one. But the Independent takes another view. Senior's shares fell off a cliff along with the global economy in autumn 2008, but they have climbed fairly consistently since last spring and are now within a whisker of pre-crash levels. Add that to yesterday's gains, and the fact that the strong news from the aircraft-makers has already been priced in, and now is the time to cash in. Sell, says the Independent.The Times disagrees and says hold on at 122p, up 11¼p, or 12 times upgraded earnings.LSL Property has built a sizeable presence in asset management ? effectively managing repossessed properties ? and lettings, which provide its revenues with useful counter-cyclicality should housing transactions fail to pick up. At 295p, off 9p, or 13 times 2010 earnings, and LSL due to finish this year debt-free, the shares are a buy, says the Times.STV Group still has a relatively high debt pile (£55m) together with a £27m pension deficit, which is a nasty-looking figure. Then there is a legal dispute with ITV and an outlook statement which does not suggest ringing confidence in its prospects. STV is cheap, therefore, but comes with a number of problems. The business looks to be heading on the right track (especially with the sale of P&D), so a small holding might be in order. But no more. Hold, according to the Independent.Please note: Digital Look provides a round-up of news, tips and information that is impacting share prices and the market. Digital Look cannot take any responsibility for information provided by third parties. This is for your general information only as not intended to be relied upon by users in making an investment decision or any other decision. Please obtain a copy of the relevant publication and carry out your own research before considering acting on any of this information.