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Market momentum: As global indices mark new highs discover stocks from the UK, US and Europe which are keeping up the pace.

Plus, understanding the booming chip sector and how to invest, why the renewables space is out of favour and why investment trust City of London is so popular.

Find out if the British ISA can be an investor’s friend or a flop, discover why sandwich maker Greencore is surging and learn what to expect from Nike’s upcoming quarterly results.

Investment ideas include a wholesale food play and a tech fund with a difference and read articles on Bitcoin, Darktrace, the latest FTSE reshuffle, Currys and much, much more.

Feature

Big momentum: with global indices setting new highs discover the stocks which can keep up the pace

Using screening tools we have found stocks from the US, UK and Europe where earnings and share prices have upwards trajectory

Investment Trusts

Why City of London is so popular with investors

The diversified trust has an enviable dividend growth record but overall performance has fallen behind over the last decade

Sector Reports

How to invest in mini marvel microchips

Semiconductors are the building blocks of modern technology

News

UK financial regulator softens stance on digital currencies as Bitcoin surges to new high

Cryptocurrencies remain highly speculative

News

Easyjet flies high with promotion to the FTSE 100 as miners and energy slip

Former market darling Tullow Oil is relegated to small-cap universe

News

Darktrace hits 18-month high as hack threats increase

UK cybersecurity firm rallies on surprisingly strong growth and margins

Great Ideas

Why Kitwave can keep on delivering growth and income

The cash-generative wholesaler’s shares offer cracking value considering the market share opportunity ahead

News

Why convenience food giant Greencore has gained 12.3% year-to-date

Shares in the world’s largest sandwich maker have fattened up over 25% over the past year

News

Investors turn sour on Tate & Lyle

Weaker demand has put pressure on pricing as the company faces forex headwinds

Week Ahead

Could a special capital return be on Computacenter’s agenda?

IT reseller looks set to report record annual profits

News

Can Nike get back on the front foot?

The sportswear giant is taking a scythe to costs as sales growth and rivals eat into its market share

Week Ahead

Central banks expected to toe the line on interest rates this month

Despite evidence the US is slowing, the Fed will hold off from cutting

Great Ideas

HgCapital Trust can add growth and value to your portfolio

Private equity investor has a proven track record over the last decade

Great Ideas

Cashed up Costain is up nearly 30% in six months

Infrastructure outfit looks in great shape and remains worth buying

Feature

Why have renewable energy funds performed so poorly?

We look at the reasons and assess the implications for investors

Editor's View

Currys batting off bid interest is something to be welcomed

Electronics retailer rejected two approaches from private equity outfit before it walked away

Personal Finance

Is the British ISA an investor’s friend or a flop?

Looking at the issues surrounding the newly launched tax wrapper

Daniel Coatsworth

Taking British success stories overseas: can Greggs succeed?

History is littered with UK companies that could not make it work in a foreign land

Ask Rachel

Can I take a 25% tax-free lump sum if I’ve started drawing on defined benefit pension scheme?

Explaining the complicated set of rules governing the relief available on your retirement pot