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The West's decision to shun Russia as an energy provider suggests more money will need to be invested in oil and gas drilling and renewables. Shares looks at stocks and funds positioned for this change.

Discover how to invest in gold as the metal price rallies again and find out why Amazon's shares will become more affordable.

This week's investment ideas include two income-generating stocks, while the sector report looks at the logistics space which is seeing a new wave of takeover activity.

News

Quality growth strategy delivered strong returns in 2021 for Smithson

Unfortunately the investment trust’s performance in 2022 has been disappointing so far

Great Ideas

Tharisa shares hit new record high as metal prices rally

The chrome and platinum group metals producer should benefit from sanctions on Russia

Great Ideas

Why Hill & Smith’s share price has fallen too far

Operating margins are improving and exposure to troubled smart motorways is only small

Great Ideas

Fancy 9% dividend yield? M&G is the answer

The asset manager has come a long way since being spun out of Prudential

News

Sanctions create potential earnings boost for non-Russian potash producers

Shares in Nutrien, K+S and ICL have soared in the past month

Great Ideas

Hargreaves Services delights investors by raising its full year outlook again

Stronger than expected trading in Germany means sustainably higher earnings

Great Ideas

Buy this Canadian fund for income and exposure to attractive sectors

There is a lot to like about Middlefield Canadian in the current climate

Great Ideas

Don’t panic about drop in Heptagon European fund

Despite a challenging backdrop for Europe, investing in its best companies should reap rewards

News

Mike Ashley increases Frasers’ stake in German fashion retailer Hugo Boss

He takes advantage of market weakness to buy more shares in the business

News

Why global shares could receive a major boost from large pension fund rebalancing

Portfolio rebalancing could see billions of dollars flow into equities very soon

News

Investors in China should brace for even greater volatility as risks multiply

Tech stocks suffer major sell-off before rebounding on Beijing’s promise of support measures

Danni Hewson

Can Marks & Spencer keep its sparkle once turnaround CEO Steve Rowe steps down?

A change in leadership comes at a crucial time in the retailer’s history

Feature

The UK tech shares down more than 50% as growth slows and inflation bites

We consider why Essensys, DotDigital and Made Tech have fallen out of favour

Ask Tom

Can you help me understand pension crystallisation?

Market volatility has prompted a reader to change their pension access plans

Editor's View

Amazon’s share price is about to become a lot cheaper

History tells us that stock splits are often good news for investors

Feature

Ditching Russia: time to boost investment in oil and gas drilling and renewable energy

Western countries will have to look hard at securing new fuel supplies

Personal Finance

Five big personal finance changes heading your way in April

Discover what will happen to tax rates, the state pension and energy bills

Feature

This sell-off is unlike any other and so are the opportunities

We compare previous down markets and ask if history is a useful guide

Education

What is the Vix ‘fear index’ and why does it matter to investors?

It is effectively a crowd sourced estimate for the amount of future uncertainty

Feature

Gold could protect your wealth in difficult times such as now

The metal price is near its all-time high as investors seek assets that hold or grow their value in times of inflation, recession and war

Sector Reports

Why takeover activity has fired up the UK logistics industry

GXO’s bid for Clipper Logistics is part of a global trend towards consolidation in the sector as the e-commerce boom creates a major tailwind for earnings