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Global population growth could see major changes to food production and eating habits. Shares looks at the stocks and funds best placed to benefit from this structural shift.

Prudential shareholders will soon get free shares in the company's US business. Find out why the group is being split into two and the prospects for both entities.

Discover why investment trust dividends haven't suffered as much as some headlines suggest.

Great Ideas

Oxford Instruments has ‘highly encouraging long-term outlook’

Science kit maker continuing its value-added alchemy

News

BA-owner’s short-haul plans could spark fresh budget airline fares battle

International Consolidated Airlines sees faster low-cost recovery and wants a bigger piece of the market

News

Reasons why stock markets moved higher on latest Fed news

A meeting of central bankers contained enough news to keep investors bullish

Great Ideas

Reshaped Marks & Spencer is bringing the magic back

Perennial retail underperformer’s transformation has real traction

Great Ideas

Volex shares enjoy another lift as new acquisition excites the market

Company expands footprint across the pond with capture of Irvine Electronics

Editor's View

Too soon to consider buying into Chinese sell-off

Market sentiment remains weak and it feels as if regulatory interference is far from over

Great Ideas

Great time to buy Fundsmith sister fund Smithson

It follows the same process as the popular Fundsmith Equity Fund but invests in different stocks

News

What investors should do after Prudential’s Jackson Life split

It looks sensible to sell shares in newly demerged US insurance arm

Danni Hewson

Has Covid changed the world of work forever?

Looking at whether will be a return to the office or if a hybrid model here to stay

Feature

FTSE 250 companies that score well for financial health

We also look at director holdings and the flaws of forecasting

Personal Finance

Where to get the best returns on your cash

Examining the best rates whatever requirements you have

Ask Tom

How can I protect myself against a wealth tax?

Our expert discusses whether a prospective new levy should affect your thinking

Feature

Feed the world: How to invest in the future of food

There is a big transformation underway in the food we eat and how it is grown

Education

An introduction to charting for first timers

Some investors frown on technical analysis but it can be a useful tool

Investment Trusts

Trust dividends more resilient in pandemic than headlines suggest

Average drop in payouts skewed by a few cutters with most trusts not letting income investors down

Sector Reports

The best UK chemicals stocks to buy now

This sector trades at a premium valuation reflecting its focus on higher margin niche areas