Alex Williams

Having made her name in beauty vlogging, Tanya Burr has shown there's more to making money than just looking pretty.

The athleisure craze is helping JD Sports outrun long-term rival Sports Direct – but its shares are looking pricey, says Alex Williams.

After years of searching for success, Raj Bhakta finally found it when he started making rye whiskey, says Alex Williams.

One of the world’s largest container lines has collapsed. Will this be a turning point for the shipping industry, asks Alex Williams.

The owner of an exclusive London club, Robin Birley has watched the capital sober up over the decades.

Britain’s beloved retailer is cutting jobs, but the CEO will need to take more drastic steps, says Alex Williams.

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…

Korean cosmetics companies may be small fry compared with multinationals, but they have been profiting nicely from a growing interest in Korean cultur…

Industrial gas giants Linde and Praxair are set for a $60bn merger – but regulators won’t give them an easy ride.

James Davidson is hoping to take a big bite out of the dog food market with his bespoke meals for pets.

As commodities prices rise, the giant miner is ramping up production. Is that the right strategy, asks Alex Williams.

A new start-up, Jet.com, is taking on the world’s biggest Internet retailer in the battle to deliver ever-cheaper products online.

Linford Christie is best known as Britain’s fastest-ever sprinter, says Alex Williams. But he is also a sharp investor and entrepreneur.

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.

The social-media platform is fading in popularity and failing as a business – avoid the shares, says Alex Williams.

The Swiss watch industry is once again under threat from competitors, but Swatch will survive and thrive, says Alex Williams.

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…

The mining giant is emerging from the commodity downturn as the industry’s strongest player, says Alex Williams.

Banks, house builders and airlines tanked following Britain’s EU referendum. Is it a buying opportunity? Alex Williams investigates.

Nichols, the Merseyside-based maker of purple fizzy drinks, has an unexpected fan club in the Middle East, says Alex Williams.

Fuller’s pubs serve breakfast in the morning and wine and cheese in the evening. It’s proved a profitable strategy, says Alex Williams.

The supercar segment is perilously volatile, but Carclo has muscled its way into a lucrative niche. Should you buy in? Alex Williams investigates.

The agrochemical sector, which makes seeds and pesticides, has come alive with mega-deals.

High-street retailer Marks & Spencer is undergoing a refit. Is it time to snap up the shares? Alex Williams investigates.

Plain packaging could deal a fatal blow to the tobacco industry, says Alex Williams. It’s time to sell.

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.

Hotel Chocolat, the chocolate maker inspired by David Bowie, has gone public – and the shares are a buy, says Alex Williams.

Far from being a disaster for the bookies, says Alex Williams, Leicester City's Premier League shock could pay off handsomely.

Satellite operator Inmarsat is plummeting back to earth. Investors should eject, says Alex Williams.

Diamond mining is always a risky investment, says Alex Williams. But this miner appears to have hit the motherlode.

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.

This maker of smoke and carbon monoxide alarms is a speculative punt, says Alex Williams. But its also looks excessively cheap.

The furore over the emissions scandal could hardly have come at a better time for electric and driverless-car makers, says Alex Williams.

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.

The American sportswear brand is no stranger when it comes to beating rivals, says Alex Williams.

The Daily Mail and General Trust, the owner of the Daily Mail, is considering a bid for ailing search engine Yahoo.