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In the headlines the UK high court overturns Tom Hayes’ conviction and all stock picks are 81% BUY, 11% HOLD and 8% SELL.

1. BUY Oxford Nanopore

Top performing stock pick this week is BUY Oxford Nanopore Technologies (ONT) by Berenberg with a tip performance of 11%.

Oxford Nanopore Technologies specialises in the development of DNA/RNA sequencing technology. They are known for their nanopore sequencing platform, which offers real-time analysis and scalability from pocket-sized devices to large-scale sequencing systems. The company was founded in 2005 as a spin-out from the University of Oxford and is headquartered in Oxford, UK.

Oxford Nanopore share price launched at 615p in 2021, reached an all-time high of 710p 2 months later, and is today at 194p. It is in the FTSE 250.

On 21st July the company issued it’s half-year trading update in this RNS announcing revenues up 28% and a new molecular sensing technology.

In Stockomendation four analysts, three with BUY they are Berenberg, Canaccord Genuity and Investec; and Peel Hunt has HOLD. Six open UK fund manager short positions, view those here.

2. SELL Argo Blockchain

Second top performing stock pick this week is SELL Argo Blockchain by Tom Winnifrith in ShareProphets with a tip performance of 10%.

Argo Blockchain is a cryptocurrency mining company with operations in the UK, US, and Canada. The company focuses on large-scale Bitcoin mining using purpose-built computers and primarily utilizes renewable energy sources. Argo was incorporated in December 2017 and is based in London, UK. 

Argo Blockchain share price listed at 13p in 2018, rose to an all-time high of 282p in 2021 and is today at 3p.

In his article Winnifrith says that the stock is worthless. Since the article published 21st July Argo has been cancelled off the NASDAQ exchange for its shares being under the lowest value allowed for more than 30 consecutive days and has issued an RNS here that it intends to request a hearing.

In Stockomendation one analyst that is Winnifrith with SELL. One open short position, view that here.

3. OVERWEIGHT Hochschild

Third top performing stock pick this week is OVERWEIGHT Hochschild Mining by JP Morgan by a tip performance of 8%.

Hochschild Mining plc is a British precious metals mining company focused on the exploration, mining, processing, and sale of gold and silver in the Americas. They operate two underground epithermal vein mines in Peru and Argentina, and the Mara Rosa open pit mine in Brazil. The company is headquartered in London, with a corporate office in Lima, Peru. 

Hochschild Mining share price launched at 314p, reached an all-time high of 571p in 2011 and is today at 286p.

On 21st July the company released its production report for 6 months to 30 June in this RNS stating strong half-year production and increased cash flow, causing shares to rise 8% to 290p.

Four analysts in Stockomendation with four different ratings they are Berenberg with HOLD, JP Morgan with OVERWEIGHT, RBC Capital with OUTPERFORM and Canaccord Genuity with BUY. Three open fund manager short positions, view those here.

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Disclaimer: The contents of this article should not be considered financial advice. Pricing data correct as at 25th July 2025.