http://www.moneyweek.com/ All articles from MoneyWeek magazine Sun, 08 Nov 2009 07:09:24 GMT MoneyWeek http://www.moneyweek.com/personal-finance/which-mortgage-is-best-46015.aspx Competition in the mortgage market is hotting up, with market-beating new deals from Nationwide and Northern Rock. So should you take advantage? Ruth Jackson looks at the best mortgage deals. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:50:00 GMT http://www.moneyweek.com/personal-finance/which-mortgage-is-best-46015.aspx http://www.moneyweek.com/personal-finance/tax-advice-of-the-week-pre-incorporation-expenses-46016.aspx If you spend money setting up a business before you have formed a company, the person who runs up the expenses must be the one to claim the tax relief. That's a problem if your company wasn't formed when the expenses were incurred. So what's the solution? Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:45:00 GMT http://www.moneyweek.com/personal-finance/tax-advice-of-the-week-pre-incorporation-expenses-46016.aspx http://www.moneyweek.com/investment-advice/share-tips-four-high-quality-stocks-for-the-long-run-46013.aspx High-quality stocks with good cash flow, high returns on capital and low debt levels are cheaper than at any point in the last decade, says professional investor Hugh Yarrow. Here he picks four stocks capable of generating long-term shareholder. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:29:00 GMT http://www.moneyweek.com/investment-advice/share-tips-four-high-quality-stocks-for-the-long-run-46013.aspx http://www.moneyweek.com/investment-advice/share-tip-of-the-week-unloved-stock-will-really-take-off-46010.aspx This aerospace company is an unloved turnaround stock that offers substantial upside to patient investors, says Paul Hill. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:25:00 GMT http://www.moneyweek.com/investment-advice/share-tip-of-the-week-unloved-stock-will-really-take-off-46010.aspx http://www.moneyweek.com/investment-advice/share-tips-turkey-of-the-week-not-so-great-stock-46011.aspx This stock is now trading at near all-time highs. But the company operates in a fast-moving, cut-throat sector, making expensive products in a cost-conscious world. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:20:00 GMT http://www.moneyweek.com/investment-advice/share-tips-turkey-of-the-week-not-so-great-stock-46011.aspx http://www.moneyweek.com/investment-advice/share-tips-gamble-of-the-week-security-firm-46012.aspx One obvious trend in these more austere times is the rise in crime and the need for security specialists to protect cash and other valuables. This is where Paul Hill's gamble of the week steps in. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:15:00 GMT http://www.moneyweek.com/investment-advice/share-tips-gamble-of-the-week-security-firm-46012.aspx http://www.moneyweek.com/investment-advice/share-tips-fat-returns-from-fast-food-46014.aspx As fast-food culture sweeps the globe, firms in the sector are on the rise. That's yielding some tasty investment opportunities in fast-food providers - and the pharmaceutical companies chasing a cure for obesity. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:00:00 GMT http://www.moneyweek.com/investment-advice/share-tips-fat-returns-from-fast-food-46014.aspx http://www.moneyweek.com/blog/investors-in-indonesia-should-beware-corruption-scandal-00072.aspx Failure by Indonesia's government to deal with a corruption scandal could anger voters and sour the rapidly-improving sentiment of investors towards the country. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:47:00 GMT http://www.moneyweek.com/blog/investors-in-indonesia-should-beware-corruption-scandal-00072.aspx http://www.moneyweek.com/news-and-charts/economics/protect-yourself-from-quantitative-easing-money-printing-94512.aspx The Bank of England has printed £175bn of fresh money since March. Now it's planning another £25bn. But all it's done is inflate more bubbles. David Stevenson explains what it means for the economy - and your investments. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:42:00 GMT http://www.moneyweek.com/news-and-charts/economics/protect-yourself-from-quantitative-easing-money-printing-94512.aspx http://www.moneyweek.com/news-and-charts/economics/should-we-legalise-drugs-46008.aspx Portugal decriminalised the possession and use of drugs in 2001, and the policy has been a great success. Many US states are softening their stance on cannabis. Meanwhile, Britain seems to be getting tougher. But could legalising drugs actually work? Simon Wilson reports. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.moneyweek.com/news-and-charts/economics/should-we-legalise-drugs-46008.aspx http://www.moneyweek.com/investments/stock-markets/south-africas-headwinds-are-economic-not-political-46006.aspx South African stocks have lagged most other emerging markets this year, despite the JSE All-Share index rising by around 20%. One problem is the rand. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.moneyweek.com/investments/stock-markets/south-africas-headwinds-are-economic-not-political-46006.aspx http://www.moneyweek.com/investment-advice/share-tips-what-to-buy-after-the-market-crash-94511.aspx Stocks have been bid up far too far recently. But they will be good value again at some point. Here, Theo Casey tips nine stocks to buy once the markets have corrected - and what you should be investing in till then. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.moneyweek.com/investment-advice/share-tips-what-to-buy-after-the-market-crash-94511.aspx http://www.moneyweek.com/investments/stock-markets/chinas-nasdaq-too-much-too-soon-46007.aspx China's investors are used to sharp ups and downs. But the volatility on the supposed Nasdaq-equivalent ChiNext has been in a new league. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.moneyweek.com/investments/stock-markets/chinas-nasdaq-too-much-too-soon-46007.aspx http://www.moneyweek.com/investments/stock-markets/a-halloween-scare-for-stocks-46004.aspx The uncertain economic outlook has spooked stocks in the last fortnight or so, with European and US equities down by 5%-6% since 19 October. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.moneyweek.com/investments/stock-markets/a-halloween-scare-for-stocks-46004.aspx http://www.moneyweek.com/investment-advice/harness-the-tides-and-ride-to-profit-46009.aspx The sea is the world's largest untapped source of renewable energy. But harnessing it is difficult and costly. But now, with the backing of venture capitalists, governments and utilities, it may soon compete with other energy sources. Eoin Gleeson investigates, and picks the best bet in the sector. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.moneyweek.com/investment-advice/harness-the-tides-and-ride-to-profit-46009.aspx http://www.moneyweek.com/news-and-charts/economics/bankers-pay-we-can-do-without-the-talent-46001.aspx There is simply no need for wages to be as high as bankers would like, says John Stepek. And lower pay would mean more profits going to shareholders rather than the 'talent' – which would be good news for us all. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.moneyweek.com/news-and-charts/economics/bankers-pay-we-can-do-without-the-talent-46001.aspx http://www.moneyweek.com/investments/stock-markets/buffett-buys-a-27bn-train-set-46003.aspx Warren Buffet is spending $26.6bn on Burlington Northern Santa Fe, one of the largest US railroad operators that his holding company Berkshire Hathaway doesn't already own. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.moneyweek.com/investments/stock-markets/buffett-buys-a-27bn-train-set-46003.aspx http://www.moneyweek.com/news-and-charts/economics/an-extra-39bn-for-rbs-and-lloyds-but-will-it-work-46002.aspx After giving £37bn to Lloyds and RBS last year to keep them afloat, the government is this week making another £39bn available - most of it to RBS. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.moneyweek.com/news-and-charts/economics/an-extra-39bn-for-rbs-and-lloyds-but-will-it-work-46002.aspx http://www.moneyweek.com/investments/stock-markets/private-equitys-glory-days-are-over-46005.aspx Earlier this decade, the private-equity industry saw the biggest leveraged buyouts in history. But don't count on those days returning soon. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.moneyweek.com/investments/stock-markets/private-equitys-glory-days-are-over-46005.aspx http://www.moneyweek.com/blog/where-to-find-the-big-it-brands-of-the-future-00071.aspx An article on the BBC website about the smartphone market caught my eye the other day because of the prominent mention of two Taiwanese firms, Acer and HTC. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:50:00 GMT http://www.moneyweek.com/blog/where-to-find-the-big-it-brands-of-the-future-00071.aspx