Latest articles by Bruce Packard
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British American Tobacco goes smokeless — can it survive?
British American Tobacco’s core product is struggling, but new areas bode well, says Bruce Packard
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What is the future of the banking sector?
High-street banking is struggling to grow, but its digital rivals still have much to prove
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Magic mushrooms — an investment boom or doom?
Investing in these promising medical developments might see you embark on the trip of a lifetime.
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Fever-Tree will recapture its fizz
The mixer-maker has branched out into new drinks and the shares are now reasonably priced.
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How to invest in investors
Money management is lucrative, but it pays to look carefully at profitability, says Bruce Packard.
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5 hydrogen stocks for adventurous investors
Analysis The gas will play a key part in the transition to renewable energy. Bruce Packard reviews investors’ risky options.
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How to profit from rising food prices: which stocks should you invest in?
Tips Food prices are rising – we look at the stocks to avoid and the one to invest in this sector.
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Three foreign exchange companies to buy
Tips New entrants in the global foreign exchange market present opportunities for investors, says Bruce Packard
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Lloyds Bank shares could see an interest-rate windfall
Analysis Interest rates are heading higher, which could be good news for Lloyds Bank shares as profits are set to grow.
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COMPASS Pathways: the biotech aiming to beat depression with magic mushrooms
Tips Biotech company COMPASS Pathways has produced a drug to treat depression based on the psychedelic substance found in magic mushrooms. Bruce Packard assesses the stock's potential for investors.
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How to invest in videogames – a Great British success story
Cover Story The pandemic gave the videogame sector a big boost, and that strong growth will endure. Bruce Packard provides an overview of the global outlook and assesses the four key UK-listed gaming firms.
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The irresistible rise of ESG investing
Analysis Many fund managers talk up their green credentials to sell funds, but buying an environmental and sustainability specialist is the best way to profit from the boom, says Bruce Packard.
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Argentex: opportunities for investors after temporary setback
Tips Currency-exchange specialist Argentex has missed expectations, but growth should resume next year, says Bruce Packard.
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The curious case of struggling German property group Adler
Analysis The rapid rise and fall of German property group Adler a fine case study in how investors turn a blind eye to red flags in every boom – and the perils of doing so.
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S4 Capital – a company that still has much to prove
Tips Audit delays set shares tumbling at advertising agency S4 Capital. It needs to show it can turn growth into profits, says Bruce Packard.
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Buy this ports operator and get a free hedge fund
Tips This investment company is valued at less than its Brazilian ports and logistics assets alone
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How to invest in litigation finance – and get returns from bankrolling legal disputes
Cover Story Lawsuits are a trillion-dollar business and litigation-finance firms play a key role in funding claims. The accounting can be complex, but there are opportunities for investors to profit, says Bruce Packard.
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Franchise Brands – from pizzas to plumbing and pets
Tips Franchise Brands, a new venture from the team behind the growth of Domino’s Pizza in the UK, is on track for success, says Bruce Packard.
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What is next for interdealer broker TP Icap?
Analysis TP Icap has struggled in a declining market, but there’s still a role for its services. Bruce Packard explains what that is.
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Buy Bank of Georgia: a cheap play on a robust economy
Analysis Russia invaded Georgia in 2008 which has reduced the chance of further military conflict. Bruce Packard looks at the investment opportunities that have emerged.
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When to buy shares in NatWest, Britain's worst bank
Tips Rising interest rates should lift profits for the banking sector if inflation doesn’t get out of control, says Bruce Packard.
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PZ Cussons – a company that's starting to scrub up nicely
Tips Consumer goods group PZ Cussons has struggled for several years, but its new CEO should should turn it around.
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How UK banks went from Big Bang to universal failure
Cover Story The 1986 deregulation shook up the banks, but the all-in-one model that it created is bad for customers and investors. Specialists do a better job – as the real fintech winners are showing, says Bruce Packard
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