http://www.moneyweek.com/ All articles from MoneyWeek magazine Sun, 27 May 2012 05:33:15 GMT MoneyWeek http://www.moneyweek.com/news-and-charts/economics/global/bill-bonner-dont-play-chicken-with-a-merc-59025.aspx Bill Bonner explains why nobody will want to be around when Greece and Germany collide. Fri, 25 May 2012 15:03:00 GMT http://www.moneyweek.com/news-and-charts/economics/global/bill-bonner-dont-play-chicken-with-a-merc-59025.aspx http://www.moneyweek.com/investment-advice/how-to-invest/strategies/right-side-moneyweek-conference-roundup-59025.aspx The speakers at this year's MoneyWeek conference were full of eye-opening words of advice, says Bengt Saelensminde. Here's a roundup of some of the most revealing. Fri, 25 May 2012 14:59:00 GMT http://www.moneyweek.com/investment-advice/how-to-invest/strategies/right-side-moneyweek-conference-roundup-59025.aspx http://www.moneyweek.com/online-trading/spread-betting/sb-blog/why-the-euro-could-surprise-a-lot-of-traders-22100.aspx Everyone and his dog is bearish the euro. But could they be wrong, asks John C Burford? Here, he lists five reasons there could be a bounce in the euro. Fri, 25 May 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.moneyweek.com/online-trading/spread-betting/sb-blog/why-the-euro-could-surprise-a-lot-of-traders-22100.aspx http://www.moneyweek.com/personal-finance/tax/tax-advice-of-the-week-annual-investment-allowance-59034.aspx Claim your full annual investment allowance (AIA) when buying anything for your business. Fri, 25 May 2012 12:40:00 GMT http://www.moneyweek.com/personal-finance/tax/tax-advice-of-the-week-annual-investment-allowance-59034.aspx http://www.moneyweek.com/personal-finance/money-saving-tips/how-to-be-your-own-estate-agent-59034.aspx If you're having trouble selling your home through an estate agent - or just want to buck the fees - you might try selling it yourself. Merry Somerset Webb explains. Fri, 25 May 2012 12:39:00 GMT http://www.moneyweek.com/personal-finance/money-saving-tips/how-to-be-your-own-estate-agent-59034.aspx http://www.moneyweek.com/news-and-charts/economics/europe/grexit-is-a-very-high-risk-strategy-59018.aspx No one knows how Greek leaving the euro would play out, says Matthew Lynn. That's why it won't be quick in coming. Fri, 25 May 2012 12:37:00 GMT http://www.moneyweek.com/news-and-charts/economics/europe/grexit-is-a-very-high-risk-strategy-59018.aspx http://www.moneyweek.com/investments/stock-markets/us/the-future-of-the-public-company-59020.aspx Facebook has listed on the stockmarket. Meanwhile, Plus, the market for small-cap shares, has closed. What does the future hold for publicly traded firms? Matthew Partridge reports. Fri, 25 May 2012 12:33:00 GMT http://www.moneyweek.com/investments/stock-markets/us/the-future-of-the-public-company-59020.aspx http://www.moneyweek.com/investment-advice/how-to-invest/strategies/how-to-cope-with-m2m-mayhem-59014.aspx Mark-to-market (M2M) accounting can cause cool investors to lose their heads - and their money. So how do you avoid becoming its next victim? Tim Bennett explains. Fri, 25 May 2012 12:31:00 GMT http://www.moneyweek.com/investment-advice/how-to-invest/strategies/how-to-cope-with-m2m-mayhem-59014.aspx http://www.moneyweek.com/investment-advice/share-tips/buy-into-depressed-stocks-59016.aspx If it's value you're after, try European and emerging markets, says professional investor Luca Serino. Here, he tips three cheap exchange-traded funds to buy now. Fri, 25 May 2012 09:26:00 GMT http://www.moneyweek.com/investment-advice/share-tips/buy-into-depressed-stocks-59016.aspx http://www.moneyweek.com/investment-advice/share-tips/share-tips-bag-this-cheap-defence-stock-59013.aspx Shares in this leading defence stock are ludicrously cheap, says Paul Hill. So, buy now before the City catches on. Fri, 25 May 2012 09:10:00 GMT http://www.moneyweek.com/investment-advice/share-tips/share-tips-bag-this-cheap-defence-stock-59013.aspx http://www.moneyweek.com/investment-advice/share-tips/share-tips-a-management-jewel-59012.aspx A change in strategy has paid off handsomely for this provider of wealth-management services, says Paul Hill. Fri, 25 May 2012 09:09:00 GMT http://www.moneyweek.com/investment-advice/share-tips/share-tips-a-management-jewel-59012.aspx http://www.moneyweek.com/investment-advice/share-tips/shares-in-focus-petrofac-59010.aspx Oilfield services company Petrofac aims to double its profits in the next three years. Will it succeed? And should you buy in? Phil Oakley investigates. Fri, 25 May 2012 09:07:00 GMT http://www.moneyweek.com/investment-advice/share-tips/shares-in-focus-petrofac-59010.aspx http://www.moneyweek.com/investment-advice/how-to-invest/strategies/why-it-pays-to-be-a-boring-investor-22100.aspx Investors often believe that the riskier the stock, the better your returns will be. But the truth is rather different, says Merryn Somerset Webb. Here she explains why, and picks three of the best low-risk stocks to buy now. Fri, 25 May 2012 09:03:00 GMT http://www.moneyweek.com/investment-advice/how-to-invest/strategies/why-it-pays-to-be-a-boring-investor-22100.aspx http://www.moneyweek.com/investment-advice/share-tips/gamble-of-the-week-tv-software-developer-59012.aspx This software-maker for TV stations is channelling into the ever-increasing appetite for on-demand digital content, says Paul Hill. Fri, 25 May 2012 09:01:00 GMT http://www.moneyweek.com/investment-advice/share-tips/gamble-of-the-week-tv-software-developer-59012.aspx http://www.moneyweek.com/investment-advice/share-tips/three-stocks-to-buy-as-china-stalls-22100.aspx The outlook for China's economy is gloomy as growth slows. But there are still opportunities for investors, says Matthew Partridge. Here he looks at three solid defensive stocks that should be able to ride out the downturn. Fri, 25 May 2012 08:18:00 GMT http://www.moneyweek.com/investment-advice/share-tips/three-stocks-to-buy-as-china-stalls-22100.aspx http://www.moneyweek.com/news-and-charts/economics/europe/bundesbank-to-athens-drop-dead-22100.aspx Greece was still in the eurozone yesterday. But today, anything could happen, says Bill Bonner. Thu, 24 May 2012 15:34:00 GMT http://www.moneyweek.com/news-and-charts/economics/europe/bundesbank-to-athens-drop-dead-22100.aspx http://www.moneyweek.com/investment-advice/penny-shares/biotech-biggest-penny-share-story-of-this-decade-22100.aspx This decade will be defined by developments in biotechnology, says Tom Buford. Here, he explains the role biotech is playing in resolving the global food crisis. Thu, 24 May 2012 15:31:00 GMT http://www.moneyweek.com/investment-advice/penny-shares/biotech-biggest-penny-share-story-of-this-decade-22100.aspx http://www.moneyweek.com/news-and-charts/people-in-the-news/guru-watch/guru-watch-fred-hickey-buy-gold-miners-59009.aspx Nobody wants to own gold miners, says investment guru Fred Hickey - that's why I like to buy them. Thu, 24 May 2012 14:14:00 GMT http://www.moneyweek.com/news-and-charts/people-in-the-news/guru-watch/guru-watch-fred-hickey-buy-gold-miners-59009.aspx http://www.moneyweek.com/investments/stock-markets/emerging-markets/chinese-stocks-are-cheap-for-a-reason-59009.aspx China's stock market returns have been disappointing over the last few years. And they may be about to get worse. Thu, 24 May 2012 14:12:00 GMT http://www.moneyweek.com/investments/stock-markets/emerging-markets/chinese-stocks-are-cheap-for-a-reason-59009.aspx http://www.moneyweek.com/news-and-charts/economics/europe/will-europes-bank-jog-become-a-run-59008.aspx Greece is on the verge of a full-blown bank-run in the run-up to the election. But could the panic spread to Spain? Thu, 24 May 2012 14:08:00 GMT http://www.moneyweek.com/news-and-charts/economics/europe/will-europes-bank-jog-become-a-run-59008.aspx