Three income investments with downside protection

A knack for finding good bets and an audacious string of deals has put Kenny Alexander at the top of the gambling industry. Yet his fast and loose style is causing problems. 

Richard Parfect, fund manager at Seneca Investment Managers, picks three of his favourite income investments.

History shows that value stocks always struggle during technological shifts. But when’s the turnaround?

Every now and again, markets undergo a “paradigm shift”. Hedge fund guru Ray Dalio thinks we’re near one now. And he’s buying gold. John Stepek explains why you should, too.

The US central bank is being far too relaxed about the potential consequences of taking out an “insurance” interest-rate cut reckons Sonal Desai of Franklin Templeton.

Sterling slipped to a two-year low against the greenback this week, and remains around 12% below its pre-referendum level.

Boris Johnson, our probable future PM, will have to act fast to put Britain back on its feet, say Matthew Lynn.

American technology companies make billions, yet pay pennies in tax. New levies in France and Britain seek to change that. But will they work as intended? 

The US bond yield curve turned positive again at the tail end of this week. John Stepek looks at how it affects the charts that matter the most to the global economy.

Despite having only existed for 20 years, the euro is the world’s second-most traded currency and the second-largest reserve currency. Dominic Frisby looks at its performance against the dollar and the yen, and where it might go next.

MoneyWeek’s comprehensive guide to the best of this week’s share tips from the rest of the UK’s financial pages.

The new GoPro Hero 7 Black improves on an already acclaimed product, says Matthew Partridge.

From a Grade II-listed townhouse in Dartmouth to an apartment overlooking the beach in Penzance, eight of the best houses for £300,00 or less.

2016 Soul Growers El Mejor
This deliciously carnal creature boasts incredible intensity and fabulous, ululating tannins.

Car giants VW and Ford are pooling their resources to focus on electric vehicles and driverless cars. What are the odds of success? Matthew Partridge reports.

The resignation of Mexico’s finance minister has cast a shadow over Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO), Mexico’s “leftist firebrand” leader.

High debt, fierce competition and one-off factors have pushed tour operator Thomas Cook to the brink of bankruptcy.

The release this week of second-quarter economic figures revealed that China’s economy is growing at its slowest pace in 27 years.