This turnaround tech giant still looks cheap

Shares in Yahoo have doubled in the last year as its new CEO turns the business around. But they’ve got a way to go yet, says Ed Bowsher. Here’s why.

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Marissa Mayer - done well so far

When you're hunting for shares to buy, it's often good to start with companies where the share price has already had a good run. When a company gets momentum behind it and starts turning itself around, gains can go on for longer and further than anyone expects.

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Ed Bowsher

Ed has been a private investor since the mid-90s and has worked as a financial journalist since 2000. He's been employed by several investment websites including Citywire, breakingviews and The Motley Fool, where he was UK editor.

 

Ed mainly invests in technology shares, pharmaceuticals and smaller companies. He's also a big fan of investment trusts.

 

Away from work, Ed is a keen theatre goer and loves all things Canadian.

 

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