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Magazine - 30 Apr 2020

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Nobody wants oil: how the commodity has gone from boom to bust. Shares explains why oil has plummeted in value and the stocks best placed to survive the crisis.

Discover why markets are up despite lots of bad news and find out the latest FTSE 100 stock to keep paying dividends.

Investment ideas this week include a builders' merchant set to benefit as certain companies get back to work, and a well-known media group which could potentially see a pick-up in advertising income very soon.

News

Relisted microchip designers could revamp UK tech sector

Global champions ARM and Imagination may both return to public markets

Great Ideas

Digital change expert Kainos remains a great pick

Near-term uncertainty doesn’t shake confidence in IT transformation firm

Great Ideas

Time to take profits on IT security group Avast

Sharp rebound opens opportunity for investors to cash out

Great Ideas

Computacenter resilient but dividends are off the menu

Company keeps full year guidance despite coronavirus crisis

Great Ideas

Luceco can move beyond ‘darkest hour’

Company announces strong 2019 results as it shores up financial position

News

BP joins group of FTSE 100 firms maintaining dividends

Despite the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic, some firms are still committed to shareholder payouts

News

Byotrol sees huge surge in demand and Tristel could be next

There is a step-change in the awareness of infection prevention and cleanliness

Ask Tom

What’s the risk of holding more than £85,000 cash in a SIPP?

Our resident pensions expert explains the compensation rules

Great Ideas

Buy ITV shares as advertising activity could soon pick up

The value on offer is compelling with TV viewing figures up during the crisis

Great Ideas

Travis Perkins can capitalise on homebuilding restart

The trade-focused business has good momentum and solid foundations

Russ Mould

What does coronavirus mean for markets long-term?

There seem to be three likely scenarios as investors react to the pandemic

News

Will dividends and share buybacks ever return to historic levels?

A careful rebalancing may be needed once corporate cash flows return to normal

Funds

Ways to play the Asia Pacific opportunity without relying on China

Shares reveals how investors can reduce China risk via Asian funds with less than a fifth of assets in the People’s Republic

First-time Investor

Most commodities and all cryptocurrencies do not suit new investors

They should only be considered once you’ve built a core portfolio of funds that invest in stocks and bonds, and you have money you can afford to lose.

Sector Reports

Home isolation provides huge boost to the gaming sector

Analysts see the uplift in activity from the lock-down as an acceleration of the existing long-term trend

Feature

Nobody wants oil: how the commodity has gone from boom to bust

We discuss the outlook for the black stuff and what the price crash means for investors

Editor's View

How return to work plans influence share prices

The housebuilding and construction industries look set to pick up tools again

Your Questions Answered

Why are markets up despite all the bad news?

A combination of hope, faith and stimulus is keeping stock prices afloat

Personal Finance

Your coronavirus finance questions answered

How to get help with mortgage payments, rent, loans, insurance and much more