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Buy-to-let landlords may be forced to sell as rents hit 'affordability ceiling'
December 07

Buy-to-let landlords may be forced to sell as rents hit 'affordability ceiling'

The bubble in residential rents is predicted to deflate as leasing becomes unaffordable
Water sector’s future rests on precarious debt plans
December 06

Water sector’s future rests on precarious debt plans

Thames Water has avoided a government takeover, but high gearing across the sector should remain concerning to investors
Why Japan is a stand-out equity performer – for now
December 05

Why Japan is a stand-out equity performer – for now

Japan is the best performing global market in local currency, but the ghosts of its past are ever-present in the real value for shareholders
Companies roundup: Anglo American cuts production and Berkeley's shares dip
December 08

Companies roundup: Anglo American cuts production and Berkeley's shares dip

News and updates on your investments
Building industry cautiously welcomes Hunt's planning changes
December 01

Building industry cautiously welcomes Hunt's planning changes

The Treasury had a lot to say about planning and infrastructure, but details and funding commitments were lacking
Today’s markets: A brighter mood ahead of crucial US data
December 08

Today’s markets: A brighter mood ahead of crucial US data

Updates on world markets and companies news

Funds & Inv Trusts

Where active funds are outperforming
December 06

Where active funds are outperforming

Where stockpickers are doing well – or falling behind
A value-biased Japan trust on a discount
November 30

A value-biased Japan trust on a discount

This trust looks for undervalued companies in a market that is undergoing promising changes
Shares I Love: 4imprint
November 30

Shares I Love: 4imprint

4imprint has relatively low capital requirements so can focus on marketing and customer service
Cost disclosure reform could boost investment trusts
November 30

Cost disclosure reform could boost investment trusts

The government appears willing to step in and fix rules that disadvantage investment trusts
Debt investment trust yields stand out – but are they safe?
November 29

Debt investment trust yields stand out – but are they safe?

Double-digit yields from structured finance, direct lending and loan funds are commonplace but investors have a lot to consider before diving in
‘I'm out of my depth – how do I revamp my £200,000 portfolio?’
November 24

‘I'm out of my depth – how do I revamp my £200,000 portfolio?’

Portfolio Clinic: Our reader worries he bought all the wrong stocks at the wrong time. Val Cipriani asks the experts to help overhaul his investments
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Other Assets

Berkeley caught in investment hiatus
December 09

Berkeley caught in investment hiatus

The housebuilder had a lot to complain about in its results, but little in the way of encouragement for investors
Buy-to-let landlords may be forced to sell as rents hit 'affordability ceiling'
December 07

Buy-to-let landlords may be forced to sell as rents hit 'affordability ceiling'

The bubble in residential rents is predicted to deflate as leasing becomes unaffordable
Building industry cautiously welcomes Hunt's planning changes
December 01

Building industry cautiously welcomes Hunt's planning changes

The Treasury had a lot to say about planning and infrastructure, but details and funding commitments were lacking
Can housebuilders really solve the housing crisis?
November 24

Can housebuilders really solve the housing crisis?

The government, the public, and shareholders expect different things from the private companies building the UK's homes
LondonMetric joins 'rarefied club' as it increases dividend again
November 23

LondonMetric joins 'rarefied club' as it increases dividend again

The warehouse and retail landlord shows what good dealmaking can achieve
There's still hope for NewRiver recovery play
November 23

There's still hope for NewRiver recovery play

The retail landlord's share price has been going sideways for years, but we remain confident about this stock
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Economics

How will the eurozone cope with higher rates?
December 08

How will the eurozone cope with higher rates?

One size fits none?
The economic week ahead: 11-15 December
December 08

The economic week ahead: 11-15 December

Will central banks end the year with a bang?
Today’s markets: A brighter mood ahead of crucial US data
December 08

Today’s markets: A brighter mood ahead of crucial US data

Updates on world markets and companies news
What to expect from December's Bank of England meeting
December 08

What to expect from December's Bank of England meeting

How strong is the case for more hikes?
Today’s markets: Shares tread water after oil’s slump
December 07

Today’s markets: Shares tread water after oil’s slump

Updates on world markets and companies news
Today's markets: Is bad news good news for shares again?
December 06

Today's markets: Is bad news good news for shares again?

Updates on world markets and companies news
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Opinion

Dave Baxter December 08

A new perspective on the investment trust buyback debate

A review of Pantheon International's buybacks offers a new perspective
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Taking Stock December 08

MP Evans mispricing offers an opportunity

This primary producer highlights the danger of market mispricing when commodity pricing becomes the central consideration
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Arthur Sants December 05

Why investors shouldn't worry about inflation

The Squeeze: It is impossible to know what is going to happen to prices, so don't make big bets based on it
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Dave Baxter December 01

What the Chrysalis changes mean for investors

Does Chrysalis finally have a clean slate?
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Taking Stock December 01

Why the China-Saudi deal threatens the dollar and US stocks

A new currency swap deal involving will reignite speculation over the dollar's reserve status
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Rosie Carr November 30

An economic strategy for growth is emerging

Reviving and nurturing the economy is paramount
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