News in brief: Chamberlin, Quintain Estates & Development, Servelec, Fastnet Oil & Gas, Horizonte Minerals, Primary Health Properties
Chart of the week: Plenty in reserve for Circle North Africa oil and gas play to get credit for growth in output
Stat of the week: Risks grow at Serco Analyst fear overseas repercussions as UK reputation is shattered
Gamblers ready to bet on USA The re-opening of the American online gambling market is under way in earnest
Show displeasure with Punch Pirc highlights transaction-related incentive in pub operator’s pay policy
Flying through turbulent skies Analysts now ask whether Ryanair’s twin profit alerts will signal a major price war
Take an alternative approach Wine, stamps, gold bars & other real assets have historically kept their value well
Publishers feel the heat Sagging North American education spend and cyclical pressures weigh on industry
Comeback kings A new management team, a restructuring plan or balance sheet overhaul can all turn a perceived has-been or never-will-be into a stock market darling. Russ Mould and the Shares team identify four names where a self-help programme could transform their and your fortunes