Shares in Glencore rose despite the bad news from the Anglo-Swiss commodities giant, says Alex Williams. Everybody loves the comeback kid.
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Amazon chews up the grocery market
If you hold supermarket shares, watch out, says Alex Williams. Amazon plans to shake up the grocery sector.
Ready to rebound: four of the best engineering firms
British manufacturers have taken a battering – but the weakening pound is good news for these four sturdy survivors, says Alex Williams.
Tips from Warren Buffett’s mentor
Warren Buffett’s deep-value approach to investing got him into trouble, says Alex William. Then his mentor, Charlie Munger, gave him some sage advice.
This is one bull market you don’t want to miss
It’s little wonder gold has taken off, given that investors didn’t get the rate rises they were expecting, says Alex Williams. But there is one sector that is doing even better.
Blame the central banks for market turmoil
Free markets are a convenient whipping boy during market turmoil. But it’s the central banks you should be blaming, says Alex Williams.
How to avoid the duffs with the Z-score
Devised in 1968, the Altman Z-score aims to warn investors which firms are most likely to go bust in the next two years. Does it still work? Alex Williams investigates.
Betting on a bear market
It’s been a miserable start to the year for most investors, says Alex Williams. But not for short-selling hedge fund managers.
Profit from the oil price crash
The oil price crash continues. But it’s not all bad news. Alex Williams looks at how you can use the slump to profit.
Should you let your winning investments run?
Is it better to cut your losses and let your winning investments run, or to be rigorous about taking profits off the table after a stock has soared?
