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Magazine - 19 May 2022

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Discover the reasons why certain bonds are starting to look more interesting.

Find out different ways to play the tech sector using tracker funds and why $24 billion Instacart could be heading for the stock market.

Learn why the tobacco and utilities sectors have caught investors' attention and read about the prospects for down-on-its-luck e-commerce group THG.

News

BT and Vodafone deals add to excitement in once dull telecoms space

Lighter-touch regulation has led to a string of takeovers, mergers and strategic investments

News

Grocery delivery platform Instacart files $24 billion IPO on the quiet

Business puts technology at its heart but industry is flooded with competitors

News

Imperial Brands maintains the positive momentum behind the tobacco sector

The FTSE 100 member’s shares hit a two-year high as it sells products for more

Great Ideas

Diversified Energy company delivers on dividends and offers an 11%-plus yield

US natural gas producer’s latest quarterly results underline its income attractions

News

Nick Train resists the temptation to change his style after weak period

Finsbury Growth & Income manager remains optimistic about the long-term

Great Ideas

Disney has recovered some of its magic as subscriber growth beats expectations

Entertainment giant posts 7.9 million sign-ups in the first quarter, bucking negative streaming trends

Great Ideas

Premier Inn owner looks good if more people choose a staycation

Whitbread is well placed as UK holidaymakers look to save money and not go abroad

News

Could new Greggs boss Roisin Currie be tempted to reset growth targets?

Cost pressures and consumer recession could trigger a reset of sales and expansion aspirations

Great Ideas

This fund is ideal for a more cautious investor wanting a bit of income

The consumer staples and healthcare-dominated portfolio has much to offer

Great Ideas

Africa’s number two mobile provider delivers on sales and margins

Nigeria banking approval should spur further growth in mobile money

Great Ideas

Building materials firm unfairly punished after latest trading update

Marley acquisition provides great opportunities for future growth

Editor's View

Extreme fear and capitulation: looking for signs of a market bottom

Investors are dumping US shares and cryptocurrencies while UK stocks hold up well

Russ Mould

Why it’s now looking like the usual market cycle is about to repeat

We look at the turning points which could signal the future direction of shares

Ask Tom

My bills are rising. Should I pay less into my pension to free up money?

It’s a question many people are asking as the cost of living keeps going up

Feature

Why investors should still avoid THG after its 80% share price fall

The stock feels like a binary bet with Ingenuity as the deciding factor and the risks just look too high in the current environment

Investment Trusts

How investment trust boards can add value for shareholders

Boards can add value by changing the manager, lowering fees or instigating mergers

Feature

Time to buy bonds: reasons why they are not as boring as you think

Bonds have had a tough time of late but their prospects are improving

Feature

Different ways to get technology exposure via low-cost tracker funds

The Nasdaq is not the only way to play the sector

Sector Reports

Why the boring utilities sector is now exciting and where you should invest

Exposure to ESG themes, recent power price volatility and the need for energy security are shaking up the industry

Personal Finance

Cost of living crisis: how to create a budget and stick to it

A simple bit of organisation could help you avoid being stressed about money