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.