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Recession fears have gripped the market. Discover the warning signs and Shares' suggestions for investments which may help to protect and potentially grow your wealth if recession strikes.

Looking for last minute ISA ideas? Read about three companies which the Shares team believe to have the right qualities to shine.

Find out why Terry Smith's advice on portfolio management is important as markets start to recover from the recent Ukraine war-driven sell-off.

Great Ideas

ConvaTec has turned a corner and offers growth and re-rating potential

The company’s operating margins have the potential to improve significantly over time

Great Ideas

AG Barr fizzes to profit ahead of pre-Covid levels

Drinks maker demonstrates impressive resilience against inflationary pressures

Great Ideas

SDI’s £7.7 million deal to immediately boost earnings

Science kit manufacturer unveils important acquisition of high spec fume cupboard maker

Great Ideas

Homeserve shares surge higher on bid approach

Shares in home repair specialist surged following the news of a potential approach from Canadian firm Brookfield Asset Management

News

What a harsh EU clampdown means for Apple, Google and other big tech firms

Investors took news of Digital Markets Act in their stride implying scepticism about its impact

News

Why Pendragon might be the next auto retail takeover target

Auto retailer’s largest shareholder Hedin is rumoured to be lining up a bid

News

US Treasury yields surge as Fed toughens stance on mounting inflation

After underestimating the threat of inflation US monetary policymakers are now responding at pace

News

Mark Barnett makes a comeback with new Tellworth equity income fund

Former Neil Woodford protege to keep it simple with new investment product

News

Terry Smith uses Fundsmith investor meeting to criticise Unilever top brass

Manager in fighting spirits after narrowly undershooting the index last year

Danni Hewson

Pubs and restaurants enjoy sales recovery but can it last?

While the hospitality sector has bounced back there are reasons to be less optimistic

Great Ideas

Value specialist Temple Bar is well placed for inflation and rising rates

UK equity income trust has a portfolio packed with cash-generative companies that are going cheap

Great Ideas

Beat inflation with Diversified Energy’s big dividends

The US gas producer yields 11% and has a good track record as an income stock

Great Ideas

Strong demand drives gains in logistics, residential and development

Earnings per share beat estimates and the outlook is even better

Great Ideas

Our faith in the managers is undiminished despite a slow first half

Gains were crimped by Covid and a delay in valuing the unlisted holdings

Feature

Make the most of your ISA allowance: three stocks to buy now

Legal & General, Impax Asset Management and Dollar Tree all look attractive

Investment Trusts

Find out why these investment trusts are on sale now

Discounts to net asset value have widened in many parts of the trust space

Personal Finance

What will the cut in income tax to 19% really mean for you?

It will impact money going into and coming out of pensions, among other things

Feature

Recession fears: How to protect and grow your wealth if the economy weakens

Recessions can be a good thing when they provide greater long term investment opportunities

Editor's View

Listen to Terry Smith: don’t sell your best shares as stock markets recover

Investors may seek to lock in profits where possible after recent market slump

Investment Trusts

Investment trusts with more than 10% of their portfolio in private companies

There is increasing interest in unquoted markets as companies stay private for longer

Feature

How bond fund managers analyse investments and assess risk

There are more similarities between bond and equity analysis than you think

Feature

How important are commodities in the Brazilian economy and market?

While natural resources are important to the country, it lags with tech exposure

Feature

Emerging markets: Views from the experts

Three things the Franklin Templeton Emerging Markets Equity team are thinking about today