Tips & advice

  • Profit from video gaming's recovery

    By Eoin Gleeson, 20 November, 2009

    Image from 'Modern Warfare 2' computer game

    The release of the latest in the line of Modern Warfare video games demonstrates just how big the market is, where a new game's takings dwarf those of movie openings. And though it's been a lean year for the industry, things are about to pick up. Eoin Gleeson investigates, and picks the best bet in the sector.

  • Three market leaders to ride out the storm

    By Paras Anand, 20 November, 2009

    With lingering concerns about this year's market rally, professional investor Paras Anad prefers to focus on high-quality companies with visible pricing power. Here, he picks three market leaders that should take market share during the downturn and then deliver value when the upturn arrives.

  • Share tip of the week: a Grade-A play on education spending

    By Paul Hill, 20 November, 2009

    The government is spending £4.5bn on information, computing and technology in a 15-year upgrade plan to schools. One firm set to benefit is this week's share tip, says Paul Hill.

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  • Jim Rogers: Don't follow the crowd

    By Jody Clarke, 20 November, 2009 -Subscriber only

    Jody Clarke talks to adventure capitalist Jim Rogers about commodity investing - and buying land in North Korea.

  • The 12 hot investments our experts would buy into now

    By John Stepek, 20 November, 2009 -Subscriber only

    John Stepek chairs MoneyWeek's panel of Roundtable experts and asks where they would – and would not – place their own money in today's markets.

  • Gamble of the week: specialist engineer with a bright future

    By Paul Hill, 20 November, 2009 -Subscriber only

    Ths company's shares tanked recently, but its long-term prospects still remain bright. And it is well-placed to benefit from the government's plans for a new generation of nuclear power stations.

  • Turkey of the week: overpriced miner

    By Paul Hill, 20 November, 2009 -Subscriber only

    This mining company can no longer count on China's continued ravenous appetite for commodities, says Paul Hill.

  • A revolutionary retailer to buy now

    20 November, 2009

    US retailing giant Wal-Mart has always been a revolutionary company, says Dan Ferris. Here, he explains why its latest venture is perfectly timed to deliver even bigger returns.

  • A punt on the Russian consumer

    20 November, 2009

    There's more to Russian than oil and gas - and with 140m citizens and a rising middle class, there are plenty of opportunities in a range of consumer-orientated sectors. Here are two companies worth a look.

  • Three ways to profit from a high oil price

    19 November, 2009

    Increased demand coupled with a shortfall in exploration and production could lead to oil prices spiking, says Dave Fessler. Here, he tips three drilling companies that should profit handsomely.

  • Burberry's a great company – but don't buy the shares

    By Tim Bennett, 18 November, 2009

    Burberry delivered a pleasant surprise to investors by raising its dividend on the back of 'solid' first half results. But despite some promising signals, investors should be wary, says Tim Bennett.

  • A train-set maker to snap up before Christmas

    By Tim Bennett, 17 November, 2009

    It's been a rough half-year for toy maker Hornby. But with some high-profile merchandising deals and nostalgia in vogue during the downturn, there are plenty of reasons to hop on board, says Tim Bennett.

  • Ignore the theories and buy bargains

    By Merryn Somerset Webb, 17 November, 2009

    The 'efficient market' theory is at the root of most fund managers' poor performance, says Merryn Somerset Webb. If you want to make any money, here's what you should be focusing on instead.

  • Five investments for a balanced portfolio

    16 November, 2009

    If your investments are too narrowly-focused, it can spell disaster - a balanced portfolio can weather the storms much more easily. Theo Casey explains why, and picks five ways to lay a solid foundation for your wealth.

  • Take a punt on this matchmaker

    By Tim Bennett, 13 November, 2009

    The online dating market is growing as more and more singletons turn to technology looking for cheap ways to find a match. Tim Bennett picks one of the leading operators in the sector.

  • James Montier: The three cardinal rules of investing

    By Jody Clarke, 13 November, 2009 -Subscriber only

    Continuing our series of interviews with investment gurus, Jody Clarke talks to James Montier, value investor, behavioural finance expert and Guns N Roses fan.

  • Don't follow Warren Buffett

    By Tim Bennett, 13 November, 2009 -Subscriber only

    If Warren Buffet is such a great investor, why not save yourself the time and hassle of stock research, and just copy him? Tim Bennett explains why repeating his performance is unlikely to work.

  • Turkey of the week: bank with little upside, and plenty of downside

    By Paul Hill, 13 November, 2009 -Subscriber only

    When the quantitative easing stimulus is withdrawn - late 2010 looks likely - asset valuations will plummet again. And that will be very bad news for this bank, says Paul Hill.

  • Gamble of the week: lesser-known budget airline

    By Paul Hill, 13 November, 2009 -Subscriber only

    This company operates a budget airline out of regional airports with a fleet of 29 Boeing planes, offering low-cost scheduled, charter and cargo flights to a variety of European city, sun and ski destinations.

  • Share tip of the week: Extreme caution will pay off for insurer

    By Paul Hill, 13 November, 2009 -Subscriber only

    The cost of insurance is rising. That's great news for this property insurance specialist, which derives around two-thirds of its income from the US, compared to 11% from Britain.

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