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Alex Williams
Money makers: The business of beauty vlogging
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Money makers: The business of beauty vlogging
Having made her name in beauty vlogging, Tanya Burr has shown there's more to making money than just looking pretty.
23 Sep 2016
Athleisure: a tale of two retailers
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Athleisure: a tale of two retailers
The athleisure craze is helping JD Sports outrun long-term rival Sports Direct – but its shares are looking pricey, says Alex Williams.
23 Sep 2016
Money makers: Getting it right with rye whiskey
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Money makers: Getting it right with rye whiskey
After years of searching for success, Raj Bhakta finally found it when he started making rye whiskey, says Alex Williams.
16 Sep 2016
Bankruptcy at sea for Hanjin Shipping
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Bankruptcy at sea for Hanjin Shipping
One of the world’s largest container lines has collapsed. Will this be a turning point for the shipping industry, asks Alex Williams.
16 Sep 2016
Money makers: how London has changed
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Money makers: how London has changed
The owner of an exclusive London club, Robin Birley has watched the capital sober up over the decades.
9 Sep 2016
M&S braced for shake-up
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M&S braced for shake-up
Britain’s beloved retailer is cutting jobs, but the CEO will need to take more drastic steps, says Alex Williams.
9 Sep 2016
Moneymakers: How the EpiPen became a $1bn blockbuster and caused a political storm
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Moneymakers: How the EpiPen became a $1bn blockbuster and caused a political storm
Price gouging has become a hot topic for the pharmaceutical industry in America. The latest storm involves the EpiPen, a device that delivers a shot o…
2 Sep 2016
Korea’s beauty boom
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Korea’s beauty boom
Korean cosmetics companies may be small fry compared with multinationals, but they have been profiting nicely from a growing interest in Korean cultur…
2 Sep 2016
Vast gas deal in the pipeline for Linde and Praxair
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Vast gas deal in the pipeline for Linde and Praxair
Industrial gas giants Linde and Praxair are set for a $60bn merger – but regulators won’t give them an easy ride.
26 Aug 2016
Money makers: dog food tailor-made
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Money makers: dog food tailor-made
James Davidson is hoping to take a big bite out of the dog food market with his bespoke meals for pets.
19 Aug 2016
BHP Billiton doubles down on its mining strategy
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BHP Billiton doubles down on its mining strategy
As commodities prices rise, the giant miner is ramping up production. Is that the right strategy, asks Alex Williams.
19 Aug 2016
Jet.com set to undercut Amazon
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Jet.com set to undercut Amazon
A new start-up, Jet.com, is taking on the world’s biggest Internet retailer in the battle to deliver ever-cheaper products online.
12 Aug 2016
How Linford Christie went from runner to running his own business
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How Linford Christie went from runner to running his own business
Linford Christie is best known as Britain’s fastest-ever sprinter, says Alex Williams. But he is also a sharp investor and entrepreneur.
12 Aug 2016
Jet set to undercut Amazon
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Jet set to undercut Amazon
A new start-up is taking on the world’s biggest Internet retailer in the battle to deliver ever-cheaper products online, says Alex Williams.
12 Aug 2016
#RIPTwitter
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#RIPTwitter
The social-media platform is fading in popularity and failing as a business – avoid the shares, says Alex Williams.
29 Jul 2016
You can rely on Swiss watches
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You can rely on Swiss watches
The Swiss watch industry is once again under threat from competitors, but Swatch will survive and thrive, says Alex Williams.
22 Jul 2016
Beautiful game – ugly business
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Beautiful game – ugly business
Football clubs are being flooded with money for TV rights – but talent spotting a club that’s a safe home for your cash is no mean feat, says Alex Wil…
15 Jul 2016
Bold boss takes helm at Rio Tinto
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Bold boss takes helm at Rio Tinto
The mining giant is emerging from the commodity downturn as the industry’s strongest player, says Alex Williams.
8 Jul 2016
British stocks get skittish after the Brexit vote
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British stocks get skittish after the Brexit vote
Banks, house builders and airlines tanked following Britain’s EU referendum. Is it a buying opportunity? Alex Williams investigates.
1 Jul 2016
Ramadan boosts Vimto
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Ramadan boosts Vimto
Nichols, the Merseyside-based maker of purple fizzy drinks, has an unexpected fan club in the Middle East, says Alex Williams.
24 Jun 2016
The changing face of the pub
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The changing face of the pub
Fuller’s pubs serve breakfast in the morning and wine and cheese in the evening. It’s proved a profitable strategy, says Alex Williams.
17 Jun 2016
Carclo in the fast lane
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Carclo in the fast lane
The supercar segment is perilously volatile, but Carclo has muscled its way into a lucrative niche. Should you buy in? Alex Williams investigates.
10 Jun 2016
Bids and deals: argochemical sector
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Bids and deals: argochemical sector
The agrochemical sector, which makes seeds and pesticides, has come alive with mega-deals.
6 Jun 2016
M&S smartens up
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M&S smartens up
High-street retailer Marks & Spencer is undergoing a refit. Is it time to snap up the shares? Alex Williams investigates.
6 Jun 2016
Tobacco’s last battlefield
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Tobacco’s last battlefield
Plain packaging could deal a fatal blow to the tobacco industry, says Alex Williams. It’s time to sell.
27 May 2016
Auction house price wars
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Auction house price wars
Christie’s and Sotheby’s are taking chunks out of each other in the art market, waiving fees and entering risky deals to keep the market perky.
20 May 2016
Chocolate stocks fly
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Chocolate stocks fly
Hotel Chocolat, the chocolate maker inspired by David Bowie, has gone public – and the shares are a buy, says Alex Williams.
20 May 2016
Gamble of the week: good news for the bookies
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Gamble of the week: good news for the bookies
Far from being a disaster for the bookies, says Alex Williams, Leicester City's Premier League shock could pay off handsomely.
13 May 2016
A clear signal to sell on satellites
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A clear signal to sell on satellites
Satellite operator Inmarsat is plummeting back to earth. Investors should eject, says Alex Williams.
13 May 2016
Gamble of the week: a diamond miner to keep your eye on
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Gamble of the week: a diamond miner to keep your eye on
Diamond mining is always a risky investment, says Alex Williams. But this miner appears to have hit the motherlode.
6 May 2016
The death of the newspaper
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The death of the newspaper
News of its demise of the newspaper may have been exaggerated, says Alex Williams. But you’d have to be brave to buy the shares.
6 May 2016
Gamble of the week: beaten-up smoke alarms maker
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Gamble of the week: beaten-up smoke alarms maker
This maker of smoke and carbon monoxide alarms is a speculative punt, says Alex Williams. But its also looks excessively cheap.
29 Apr 2016
Herbie on the naughty step
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Herbie on the naughty step
The furore over the emissions scandal could hardly have come at a better time for electric and driverless-car makers, says Alex Williams.
29 Apr 2016
Putting a rocket under Saga
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Putting a rocket under Saga
Saga floated two years ago when it persuaded 160,000 loyal customers to buy into the company. Alex Williams looks at how the shares have fared.
22 Apr 2016
Nike fends off rivals
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Nike fends off rivals
The American sportswear brand is no stranger when it comes to beating rivals, says Alex Williams.
22 Apr 2016
Daily Mail eyes up Yahoo
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Daily Mail eyes up Yahoo
The Daily Mail and General Trust, the owner of the Daily Mail, is considering a bid for ailing search engine Yahoo.
15 Apr 2016