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The big dig: read Shares' deep dive into the mining sector.

Why is the S&P 500 heading towards a new high despite recession fears? Ian Conway debates this hot question.

This week's investment ideas include a fund to play the rise in UK takeovers and an AIM stock that benefits from higher rents in the residential property market.

Sector Reports

The big dig: the best mining companies to back

China and the energy transition are the two big drivers for the sector

News

McDonald’s shares at new record high as earnings beat expectations

The fast-food giant is successfully navigating the challenges of a depressed consumer backdrop

News

Optimism emerges that microchip equipment sales to China will ramp up in 2023

ASML and Lam Research are both confident in revenue recovery despite tech restrictions

Great Ideas

This Fidelity fund is a good way to play the rise in UK takeovers

As private equity firms snap up undervalued firms, manager Jonathan Winton is also spotting opportunities

Feature

Why is the S&P 500 heading towards a new high despite recession fears?

We take a look at the earnings context to see if investors’ optimism is misplaced

Feature

Revealed: the UK market’s most hated stocks and our picks to bounce back

Stock prices usually bottom well before company news flow turns positive

Personal Finance

Are UK interest rates heading to 5%? Here are the pros and cons if that happens

The latest inflation figures have once again changed market expectations for the cost of borrowing

Editor's View

Investors should follow Warren Buffett and seek out the attractions of Japan

It is the best performing Asian market this year and there is plenty of good news

Investment Trusts

China investment trust shares fall as fears grow over pace of economic recovery

The share price rally which started in late 2022 has run out of steam

Great Ideas

How to play the dramatic growth in the private rented property sector

The lettings market is experiencing a major boom and this company stands to benefit

News

Investors continue to be hungry for Hershey’s shares

Iconic chocolate maker is in a sweet spot thanks to steady snack demand

News

The rate of small and mid-cap companies leaving the market is accelerating

A combination of takeovers and firms throwing in the towel means less choice for investors

Funds

Troy fund manager: the secret to finding the best dividends

Having a dividend grow by 5% to 8% a year is a significant advantage to cash and bonds

Great Ideas

Medica shareholders should sit tight after takeover offer in hope of a better price

We believe some shareholders might push for a better deal

Feature

Why China really needs its tech sector if it is to flourish

Innovation could be the answer to some of the big challenges facing the world’s second largest economy

News

Liontrust slumps nearly 20% in a month as GAM deal mooted

Analyst raises questions over asset manager’s recent track record on M&A

Danni Hewson

Are extra bank holidays bad news for business and the economy?

The public will welcome more time off work, but companies may not be as enthusiastic

Ask Tom

As a sole director of a limited company, how much can I make in employer contributions?

Our expert helps with a tricky question on pension limits

Feature

Emerging markets: US green spending, Chinese tech and a banks crisis

Three things the Franklin Templeton team are thinking about right now

Week Ahead

Stocks to watch over the next 7 days: BP, Shell and Apple