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Magazine - 06 May 2021

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Full speed ahead: stocks and funds to play the electric vehicle revolution. You can also read about the investment case for Google-owner Alphabet and why tech stocks are fighting back after a big earnings season.

Discover how certain FTSE 350 stocks might be affected if there is a new vote on Scottish independence, and why Warren Buffett has dismissed a push for greater ESG disclosure with Berkshire Hathaway.

Learn how 4.4% yielding Drax has kicked out coal and gone green, read about an environmental fund targeting small caps, and discover different ways to invest in Japan. Other articles this week look at Smithson Investment Trust, WH Smith, ConvaTec and more.

News

Warren Buffett dismisses push for greater ESG disclosure

The famous investor also gave a warning to the flood of new people investing in the stock market

Great Ideas

Convatec shares start moving up after it hits half a billion of sales in first quarter

Medical products firm had lagged the market but is now gaining momentum

Great Ideas

Google parent Alphabet is a class investment right under your nose

New stock market listings are grabbing investors’ attention but you should not overlook this proven value creator

Great Ideas

Stick with Yamana Gold despite share price weakness

Its decline is solely down to a weaker gold price

News

Tech stocks fight back after big earnings season

Surging sales are likely to remain post-pandemic for Apple and Amazon, but Facebook’s revenue could slow

Great Ideas

Multi-bagger potential for digital star Panoply

200% share price gain so far but there remains huge scope for more growth in time

News

FTSE 350 stocks face Scottish independence risk

A poll north of the border could have implications for a potential referendum and spook markets

Great Ideas

Jupiter Green: small caps are the best place to make money with the ‘E’ of ESG

A change in fund manager has shifted the focus from larger to smaller firms at this investment trust

Great Ideas

This small cap pick has delivered an eye-popping early return

Frames designer Inspecs is about to benefit from pent-up demand and eyewear market recovery

News

Boom time for ‘beer, banks and bricks’ in the UK

Domestic-facing UK stocks look attractive on a global basis according to BMO chief economist

Russ Mould

How to test the market mood

Despite technology stocks shining again there are signs of a shift in sentiment

Ask Tom

I might hit the pension lifetime allowance limit: what are my alternatives?

We look at the range of tax-efficient savings vehicles

Investment Trusts

Exciting unquoted companies on offer through investment trusts

Early access to great start-up businesses is possible but value generation may not always be rapid

Feature

Big turning point for WH Smith as it reignites growth plan

After a period of unprecedented turbulence the company is turning on the investment taps again

Personal Finance

Five things UK investors can learn from Warren Buffett

Diversification, fees, cryptos, dividends and investment styles are all in focus

Feature

There is more to come from Japan despite a big rally

Fund managers highlight the trends which are supporting country’s equity market

Editor's View

Smithson is known for quality, so why the appetite for chicken and pizza?

It’s just invested in Wingstop and already has stakes in two Domino’s Pizza groups

Feature

Full speed ahead: Stocks and funds to play the electric vehicle revolution

Exploring the potential of this fast-growing market and the ways to play it

Feature

Indian stocks push ahead on recovery hopes despite Covid crisis

Even if the long-term picture is positive investors may be underestimating the impact of the latest wave of the pandemic

Under The Bonnet

How 4.4% yielding Drax kicked out coal and went green

It has built one of the world’s largest biomass supply chains