http://www.moneyweek.com/blog.aspx All blog posts from MoneyWeek magazine Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:41:47 GMT MoneyWeek http://www.moneyweek.com/blog/why-you-must-tread-carefully-in-emerging-markets-00082.aspx One classic feature of recessions is that people discover just how much fraud and dirty dealing was going on during the boom times. And Asia is no exception, as these stories illustrate. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:31:00 GMT http://www.moneyweek.com/blog/why-you-must-tread-carefully-in-emerging-markets-00082.aspx http://www.moneyweek.com/blog/japan-and-china-mad-investments-make-sense-for-locals-00081.aspx What do the booming Chinese property market and the staid world of Japanese government bonds have in common? Perhaps more than you'd think. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:18:00 GMT http://www.moneyweek.com/blog/japan-and-china-mad-investments-make-sense-for-locals-00081.aspx http://www.moneyweek.com/blog/why-indias-too-risky-right-now-00080.aspx Sachin Tendulkar's effect on the Bombay Stock Exchange illustrates perfectly why you should steer clear of India for now. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:22:00 GMT http://www.moneyweek.com/blog/why-indias-too-risky-right-now-00080.aspx http://www.moneyweek.com/blog/share-tips-greggs-bargain-baker-00079.aspx As Saltnam Sangera points out in the Times, Greggs isn't just the place to pick up a good value lunch. Its shares are looking 'preposterously cheap' as well. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:47:00 GMT http://www.moneyweek.com/blog/share-tips-greggs-bargain-baker-00079.aspx http://www.moneyweek.com/blog/why-hps-latest-deal-makes-me-nervous-00078.aspx This week, Hewlett Packard announced an agreement to buy networking equipment maker 3com for $2.7bn. But that doesn't mean you should pile in to HP shares. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:12:00 GMT http://www.moneyweek.com/blog/why-hps-latest-deal-makes-me-nervous-00078.aspx http://www.moneyweek.com/blog/avoid-malaysias-maxis-ipo-here-are-two-better-options-00077.aspx The float of Malaysian mobile telecoms firm Maxis is the biggest Malaysian IPO ever and the biggest in Southeast Asia since 1992. But you don't have to go far to find a better deal. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:08:00 GMT http://www.moneyweek.com/blog/avoid-malaysias-maxis-ipo-here-are-two-better-options-00077.aspx http://www.moneyweek.com/blog/company-directors-are-selling-in-droves-so-should-you-00076.aspx Investors wondering how much further the recent stock market rally can go might want to look at what company directors are doing. And then sell. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:58:00 GMT http://www.moneyweek.com/blog/company-directors-are-selling-in-droves-so-should-you-00076.aspx http://www.moneyweek.com/blog/its-time-to-sell-cadbury-00075.aspx Cadbury has received another bid from Kraft. But although this one's lower, Cadbury's share price didn't drop at all. That means it's time to sell. Here's why. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:24:00 GMT http://www.moneyweek.com/blog/its-time-to-sell-cadbury-00075.aspx http://www.moneyweek.com/blog/why-asdas-price-looks-good-for-sainsburys-00074.aspx A financial tidy-up by Asda's parent company, Wal-Mart, values the UK grocer at under £7bn. And that price tag makes Sainsbury's look very cheap indeed. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:23:00 GMT http://www.moneyweek.com/blog/why-asdas-price-looks-good-for-sainsburys-00074.aspx http://www.moneyweek.com/blog/how-to-fix-the-financial-system-make-banks-more-like-hedge-funds-00073.aspx If banks were more like hedge funds - where there is genuine competition, real consequences to excessive risk-taking, but less regulation and government interference - we might not be in the mess we are in now. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:33:00 GMT http://www.moneyweek.com/blog/how-to-fix-the-financial-system-make-banks-more-like-hedge-funds-00073.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/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 http://www.moneyweek.com/blog/what-the-world-series-baseball-result-means-for-us-stocks-00070.aspx Most British people couldn't care less about baseball. But if you're thinking of investing in the US stock market, some would say you should. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:31:00 GMT http://www.moneyweek.com/blog/what-the-world-series-baseball-result-means-for-us-stocks-00070.aspx http://www.moneyweek.com/blog/the-uks-first-ever-gbp1000-rail-fare-00069.aspx Alarmingly, the UK now has a rail route on which tickets can cost more than £1,000. But don't worry, with just a little planning, you can travel by train without paying extortionate fares. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:04:00 GMT http://www.moneyweek.com/blog/the-uks-first-ever-gbp1000-rail-fare-00069.aspx http://www.moneyweek.com/blog/how-to-play-buffetts-biggest-ever-investment-00068.aspx Warren Buffett is putting $44bn into railroad group Burlington Santa Fe Corp. You can't follow him in, as he's buying the whole company. But there are other ways into the sector. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:24:00 GMT http://www.moneyweek.com/blog/how-to-play-buffetts-biggest-ever-investment-00068.aspx http://www.moneyweek.com/blog/why-malaysia-is-only-suitable-for-patient-investors-00067.aspx Malaysia's national carmaker illustrates perfectly why any progress in the country is going to be two steps forward, one step back - and why it is a long-term play for patient investors only. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:52:00 GMT http://www.moneyweek.com/blog/why-malaysia-is-only-suitable-for-patient-investors-00067.aspx http://www.moneyweek.com/blog/why-adventurous-investors-should-keep-an-eye-on-mongolia-00066.aspx Mongolia is not the easiest place to invest in. But that may change in the next few years. And as a vast country rich in natural resources, it's worth keeping an eye on. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:43:00 GMT http://www.moneyweek.com/blog/why-adventurous-investors-should-keep-an-eye-on-mongolia-00066.aspx http://www.moneyweek.com/blog/the-best-way-to-pick-a-defensive-stock-00065.aspx Switch off your BlackBerry, turn off the TV, and stop reading the newspaper. You are taking in too much information and it's forcing you to make bad investment decisions. So what should you be focused on? Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:52:00 GMT http://www.moneyweek.com/blog/the-best-way-to-pick-a-defensive-stock-00065.aspx http://www.moneyweek.com/blog/profit-from-halloween-00064.aspx Perhaps we all get a little more morbid during a downturn. Whatever the reason, horror is big business. Investors should take note. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:02:00 GMT http://www.moneyweek.com/blog/profit-from-halloween-00064.aspx http://www.moneyweek.com/blog/make-money-from-medical-isotopes-00063.aspx Radioactive isotopes, which are used in 18 million medical procedures a year in the US alone, are in critically short supply. That means excellent opportunities for profit. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:47:00 GMT http://www.moneyweek.com/blog/make-money-from-medical-isotopes-00063.aspx