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The BlackRock World Mining Trust looks like a compelling alternative to a pure play on gold explorers. Is it good enough?

By Max King Published 24 September 24

Over the past three years, Dr Martens has fallen out of fashion. Are the shares worth a look?

By Jamie Ward Published 24 September 24

A professional investor recommends attractive stocks to invest in. This week: Dan Higgins, portfolio manager, Majedie Investments, highlights three favourites

By Dan Higgins Published 23 September 24

Advice Chancellor Rachel Reeves could target inheritance tax in her efforts to balance the books during her Budget next month. But could changes stifle Labour’s housing policies?

By Marc Shoffman Published 17 September 24

IPOs are far more likely to underperform the market than deliver spectacular gains. Here's why investors shouldn't get excited

By Cris Sholto Heaton Published 17 September 24

Advice More people are giving up their puppies as veterinary costs are soaring. Are you better off self-insuring to save money and hold on to your hound?

By Ruth Jackson-Kirby Last updated 16 September 24

Advice From tax-free withdrawals to higher-rate reliefs, there are plenty of pension reforms that could save the Treasury money. We reveal how rumoured changes could affect you.

By Marc Shoffman Published 16 September 24

US stocks have taken a dive – should you keep your focus on US markets or turn your head to bonds?

By Alex Rankine Published 13 September 24

Advice Pension drawdown is a way of taking cash out of your pension pot and funding your lifestyle in retirement. But how does it work?

By Henry Sandercock Last updated 12 September 24

Advice No-fault evictions are set to be banned and landlords will instead need to justify evicting a tenant. Here are the reasons landlords can use to get their property back

By Marc Shoffman Published 12 September 24

Labour may tinker with capital gains tax (CGT) and trim related reliefs. What does this mean for small businesses?

By David Prosser Last updated 9 September 24

Professional investor Ken Wotton highlights British small caps that hit the sweet spot of the British equity market

By Ken Wotton Published 6 September 24

Advice Labour is reported to have scrapped plans for a British ISA but there is nothing stopping investors from investing in Britain tax-free anyway. We reveal the top UK funds

By Marc Shoffman Published 5 September 24

The defence sector has taken off, but the opportunities for stock picking are more limited. We explain what to buy

By Frederic Guirinec Published 30 August 24

News From stocks to old tops, here is how you could cash-in as fans go mad for it over the Oasis reunion

By Marc Shoffman Published 29 August 24

Should you invest in gold or silver? Or should you own equal amounts of the precious metal?

By Dominic Frisby Published 23 August 24

The investment trust sector is undergoing a two-speed recovery as trust discounts start to narrow. Tread carefully

By Rupert Hargreaves Published 21 August 24

When it comes to bidding for public sector work, there are a few things SMEs can get a grip on

By David Prosser Published 20 August 24

Professional investor Jacob White, ETF product manager at Sprott Asset Management, highlights three copper mining stocks set to benefit from surging demand for energy transition

By Jacob White Published 20 August 24

What are the different pension fees you could be paying and what can you do if you're overpaying? Here's everything you need to know

By Harriet Meyer Published 19 August 24

The pension lifetime allowance has been axed, but there's a sting in the tail. Savers with large pensions could see their tax-free cash shrunk to just 10%. We explain what’s happening and what action you should take

By Ruth Emery Last updated 15 August 24

Georgia’s banks are a great way to gain exposure to this rapidly growing nation. The two main banks are cheap and pay healthy dividends.

By Dominic Frisby Published 12 August 24

Since the base rate cut, savings providers have dropped rates drastically. So, should you fix your cash savings?

By Kalpana Fitzpatrick Last updated 8 August 24

With a web host, your company will have an internet presence

By David Prosser Published 7 August 24

With interest rates dropping, the Invesco Bond Income Plus trust should offer a smooth ride to lock in higher levels of income. Plus, it boasts an excellent record

By Max King Published 7 August 24

Professional investor Alex Wright highlights three European stocks with recovery potential and value

By Alex Wright Published 5 August 24

Advice The competition watchdog has revealed that motorists are still paying too much for fuel, a year after its initial investigation. How can you save on fuel costs?

By Vaishali Varu Last updated 26 July 24