Stephen Connolly
Stephen Connolly is the managing director of consultancy Plain Money. He has worked in investment banking and asset management for over 30 years and writes on business and finance topics.
Latest articles by Stephen Connolly
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Humana sees healthy growth in US healthcare
Humana is a major player in the American market and the stock’s valuation looks reasonable.
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Uber's switch to profitability is an opportunity for investors
The ride-hailing platform has just reported its first operating profit and its future looks bright.
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Time to buy this media powerhouse?
Warner Bros Discovery looks cheap with huge growth potential says Stephen Connolly.
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3 Big Tech stocks to profit from AI
These 3 Big Tech stocks are worth investing in as they provide the AI sector’s tools, says Stephen Connolly.
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Don’t write off PayPal shares just yet
Tips PayPal shares have swooned but the company remains a key player in a dynamic sector
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This fintech stock is part of the future of money
Tips Financial technology stocks have sold off in recent months, but companies such as SoFi Technologies offer attractive long-term prospects
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Invest in Mastercard and cash in on credit cards
Tips Payment-processing giant Mastercard is one half of a duopoly, and keeps investing in future growth.
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Four of the best digital healthcare stocks to buy now
Tips Thanks to Covid-19, policymakers and investors have become more aware of the wide array of opportunities in the sector. The good news is that we are at the start of a long-term growth trend, says Stephen Connolly
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Start profiting now from the surging “buy now pay later” financial subsector
Analysis “Buy now, pay later” services are expanding exponentially, driven largely by demographic and social trends. The big payments providers are already paying attention. So should you, says Stephen Connolly
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Activision Blizzard: a cheap play on videogames
Tips Videogame maker Activision Blizzard has been in the news for the wrong reasons lately. But it has a bright future, says Stephen Connolly.
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How to cash in on the fight against cybercrime
Cover Story Cyberattacks are rampant, yet companies and governments have been slow to wake up to the need to bolster their digital security. That spells opportunity for investors in cybersecurity, says Stephen Connolly
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Intuit: an instinct for business
Tips Intuit, the tax and accounting-software firm, is perfectly placed to profit from the spread of self-employment
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An absurdly cheap healthcare stock to buy now
Tips The pandemic has vastly accelerated the shift towards telehealth, making Cigna a long-term buy
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How to buy in to Latin America’s e-commerce boom
Tips MercadoLibre is the region’s Amazon, eBay and PayPal all rolled into one.
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Resideo Technologies: a cheap play on the smart-home revolution
Tips Resideo Technologies, a US maker of smart-home devices, has languished in obscurity since it was spun off from its giant parent
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Oracle – the tech stock with a bright future in the cloud
Tips Oracle, the business-database and software expert, can cash in on one of today’s key technology trends
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Investing in luxury goods: a sector set for years of galloping growth
Cover Story Rising Chinese consumption and the advent of e-commerce are two long-term trends powering the premium-goods industry, says Stephen Connolly. That implies market-beating returns for investors.
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Nvidia: a bet on the future of technology
Tips Graphics-chip specialist Nvidia will profit from big trends ranging from artificial intelligence to robotics.
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Video games’ appeal will last beyond lockdown – here's how to profit
Tips Being cooped up at home has made us far more inclined to play computer games. But this isn’t just a blip. The sector has embarked on a long-term upswing, says Stephen Connolly.
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Secure your portfolio against the warfare of the future
Tips The Covid-19 pandemic is just the latest reminder that traditional military equipment such as jets or aircraft carriers can’t always keep countries safe. The defence sector is changing rapidly, says Stephen Connolly
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How to invest in the companies turning Big Data into big profits
Opinion Data has been described as the “new oil” for the internet era. With new gushers being located every day, how can investors cash in? Stephen Connolly gives his overview of the sector
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How to profit from the shift towards working from home
Cover Story Many of us have been forced to use virtual offices during the lockdown – and will be loath to return to real ones. The virus has accelerated and cemented a long-term trend, says Stephen Connolly.
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Software giant Adobe will keep beating the rest
Tips Adobe is in perfect position to profit from the remote-working revolution, says Stephen Connolly.
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Tech stocks: 5G will live up to all the hype – here's how to invest
Analysis The latest generation of mobile wireless networks – 5G – promises instant connectivity and should accelerate progress in sectors ranging from artificial intelligence to robotic surgery, says Stephen Connolly.
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