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UK shares going cheap? The digital magazine looks at the debate around London-listed stocks and whether they really offer value.

Plus, comparing Fundsmith Equity with the Blue Whale Growth and Nutshell Growth funds, what to expect from Amazon’s upcoming earnings as the stock flirts with all-time highs and why US rate cuts risk being pushed back.

Investment ideas this week include a purveyor of household brands and a tracker fund focused on robotics.

Discover what lies behind the success of leading soft drinks company Coca-Cola, get some tips on asking for a pay rise and find out about the gold miner whose shares are up 30% in less than three months.

Feature

Cheap UK stocks

How to take advantage of a compelling buying opportunity

Funds

How Fundsmith stacks up versus Nutshell and Blue Whale rivals

£10,000 bet on 2024 performance is fun, but investors should concentrate on the wider picture

News

Can Amazon continue to beat ‘The Street’?

First quarter 2024 earnings come soon after setting new record share price high

Under The Bonnet

Why Coca-Cola is still a sparkling investment

The world’s largest non-alcoholic beverage business remains a favourite of legendary investor Warren Buffett

News

Prospects for US interest rate cuts reduced as inflation remains sticky

Diverging US and EU interest rate expectations push up US dollar

News

Lloyds Bank cuts risk monitoring in effort to drive change

The lender is under scrutiny over its motor finance business

Great Ideas

Investing in robots: why now could be the right time

iShares Robotics & Automation ETF is an excellent diversified and low-cost option

Great Ideas

Gold spike puts shine on Centamin’s investment credentials

Precious metal miner is benefiting from improved prices and lower costs

Great Ideas

Ultimate Products is undervalued and offers a compelling play on the consumer recovery

Resilient and cash generative, we think this branded consumer business has years of robust growth ahead

News

Lok’n Store shares leap on Shurgard cash offer

Self-storage the latest area of interest for commercial property buyers

News

Shares in personal care firm PZ Cussons hit 20-year low

Travails in Nigeria and a dividend cut are to blame

News

Has Associated British Foods-owned Primark maintained its momentum?

The cut-price clothing chain’s margin trajectory and US growth will be in focus when its FTSE 100 parent reports

News

Service sector inflation undermines market rally

Record highs give way to profit-taking as investors reassess rate-cut bets

News

What have we learned from the US banks’ first-quarter updates?

High interest rates are no longer the big profit machine they were

Editor's View

Pessimism towards UK stocks means there are bargains galore

Conversely, euphoria in US markets means buyers should tread carefully

Danni Hewson

Find out how to ask for a pay rise

Looking for more money from your employer can be tricky and there is still a significant gender pay gap

Russ Mould

Beware the bear (steepener)

The bond market is sending a message equity investors may not want to hear

Personal Finance

Get the lowdown on NS&I’s new British savings bonds

We explain how they work as well as the investing pros and cons

Ask Rachel

Can I leave some of my pension to my favourite charity when I die?

It pays to discuss your options in advance with loved ones