Tips & advice

  • Ten years after the dotcom bust, it's time to buy tech

    By David Stevenson, 16 March, 2010

    Nasdaq stock screen © Chris Hondros/Getty Images

    Ten years on from the madness of the dotcom bubble, the tech sector has still not recovered. But that may change in 2010, says David Stevenson. There could be some good profits in technology. Here, he tips two ways to buy in.

  • Profit from Canada's cheap telcos

    By David Stevenson, 12 March, 2010

    After years of protectionism, Canada's telecoms and satellite industries may soon be opened up to foreign ownership. And if that happens, share prices will soar. So you should exploit current uncertainty, and nab the key players on the cheap. David Stevenson looks into the sector, and picks one company to snap up now.

  • Gamble of the week: world leader in electronic security

    12 March, 2010

    With the deployment of biometrics to counter terrorism, illegal immigration, organised crime and ID theft, this group - the world leader in the field of electronic finger-print IDs - should benefit, says Paul Hill.

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  • Four recession-beating stocks

    By Marina Bond, 19 March, 2010

    Some companies have emerged from the recession stronger than they were before, while others have not fared so well. Professional investor Marina Bond believes that careful examination of balance sheets and cash-flow can sort the winners from the losers. Here, she tips four companies that have come out fighting.

  • Today's your last chance to buy this bargain share

    By David Stevenson, 19 March, 2010

    Telecoms group Cable & Wireless was once a blue-chip superstar. Then it fell on hard times and lost as much as 90% of its value. But now it's back on the up, says David Stevenson. And to take full advantage, you need to buy in today.

  • One small cap stock that's on to something big

    By Tom Bulford, 15 March, 2010

    One area that should drive Britain's economy in the future is our expertise in science. But which companies will prosper? Tom Bulford inevstigates, and picks one small-cap company he thinks is set for big things.

  • Profit from the global water shortage

    By Tim Bennett, 12 March, 2010 -Subscriber only

    The well of global drinking water is running dry, but there are firms working hard to bring more onstream. Now's the time to buy in, says Tim Bennett.

  • Share tip of the week: bargain medical giant

    By Paul Hill, 12 March, 2010 -Subscriber only

    This pharmaceutical titan has had its stocks marked down unfairly over concerns about patent expiries and Obama's proposed healthcare reforms. And that means they're now a bargain, says Paul Hill.

  • Turkey of the week: sell this recruiter

    By Paul Hill, 12 March, 2010 -Subscriber only

    As the jobs picture is set to worsen, particularly if government stimulus programmes are withdrawn, it's time to sell this recruitment company, says Paul Hill.

  • Get a double-digit income on blue-chips

    By Theo Casey, 12 March, 2010 -Subscriber only

    With the next 12 months unlikely to be as spectacular for stocks as the last 12 months,now looks like a good time to focus on income rather than capital growth. And one strategy, writing 'covered calls', can help you multiply your income massively. Theo Casey explains.

  • Three signals to watch for safer investing

    By Tom Bulford, 11 March, 2010

    When you've been investing for a while, you come to notice certain signals that the stock market throws up, says Tom Bulford. Here, he outlines three that should keep you one step ahead of the market's movements.

  • Three high-yielding European stocks to buy

    By David Stevenson, 11 March, 2010

    For UK investors, income is getting harder to come by. But if you're happy to take some risk, you can beat both low interest rates and the falling pound, says David Stevenson. Here, he tips three high-yielding European stocks that should give you a decent income stream.

  • Should you buy into Barrick Gold's big London listing?

    By Dominic Frisby, 10 March, 2010

    Barrick, the world's largest gold producer, is to list its African unit in a London IPO. With gold still firmly in a bull market, is this something you should be buying into? Or is it one to avoid? Dominic Frisby investigates.

  • Share tip of the week: perennial underachiever is turning round

    By Paul Hill, 05 March, 2010 -Subscriber only

    This mobile phone provider offers a chunky dividend yield, and should prove resilient during the harsher climate ahead, says Paul Hill.

  • Turkey of the week: risky medical services firm

    By Paul Hill, 05 March, 2010 -Subscriber only

    Looking at this company's stock chart, you might think the business is firing on all cylinders. It isn't, says Paul Hill, and it faces some tough challenges.

  • Three stocks to take profits in - and a cheap share to buy

    By David Stevenson, 05 March, 2010

    Stocks have had a spectacular 12 months. But now markets are looking expensive. That means it's time to take your profits on some of the stocks we've tipped in recent months. David Stevenson suggests three prime candidates to sell - and one undervalued share to buy.

  • Gamble of the week: prisons firm with bright prospects

    By Paul Hill, 05 March, 2010 -Subscriber only

    This week's gamble generates consistent revenues from providing services including the design, construction and operation of jails around the world.

  • Five ways into the waste sector

    By Eoin Gleeson, 05 March, 2010 -Subscriber only

    With waste looking like it could be the next gold rush, Eoin Gleeson looks at five ways to buy in to the waste management sector.

  • Share tip of the week: a compelling mobile phone network

    By Paul Hill, 05 March, 2010 -Subscriber only

    This mobile phone network provider looks like it's going places. Paul Hill suggests you get in early on the turnaround.

  • Steer clear of this real estate agency

    05 March, 2010

    Big changes coming to the estate agency market as giants Google and Tesco prepare to move in on online sales. And one company is particularly under threat, says Bengt Saelensminde.

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