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Stephen Connolly
Stephen Connolly is managing director of consultancy Plain Money. He has worked in banking and asset management for over 25 years.
Don’t write off PayPal shares just yet
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Don’t write off PayPal shares just yet
PayPal shares have swooned but the company remains a key player in a dynamic sector
12 Oct 2022
This fintech stock is part of the future of money
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This fintech stock is part of the future of money
Financial technology stocks have sold off in recent months, but companies such as SoFi Technologies offer attractive long-term prospects
20 Mar 2022
Invest in Mastercard and cash in on credit cards
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Invest in Mastercard and cash in on credit cards
Payment-processing giant Mastercard is one half of a duopoly, and keeps investing in future growth.
13 Dec 2021
Four of the best digital healthcare stocks to buy now
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Four of the best digital healthcare stocks to buy now
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 a…
26 Nov 2021
Start profiting now from the surging “buy now pay later” financial subsector
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Start profiting now from the surging “buy now pay later” financial subsector
“Buy now, pay later” services are expanding exponentially, driven largely by demographic and social trends. The big payments providers are already pay…
8 Nov 2021
Activision Blizzard: a cheap play on videogames
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Activision Blizzard: a cheap play on videogames
Videogame maker Activision Blizzard has been in the news for the wrong reasons lately. But it has a bright future, says Stephen Connolly.
11 Oct 2021
How to cash in on the fight against cybercrime
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How to cash in on the fight against cybercrime
Cyberattacks are rampant, yet companies and governments have been slow to wake up to the need to bolster their digital security. That spells opportuni…
1 Oct 2021
Intuit: an instinct for business
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Intuit: an instinct for business
Intuit, the tax and accounting-software firm, is perfectly placed to profit from the spread of self-employment
17 Aug 2021
An absurdly cheap healthcare stock to buy now
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An absurdly cheap healthcare stock to buy now
The pandemic has vastly accelerated the shift towards telehealth, making Cigna a long-term buy
20 Jul 2021
How to buy in to Latin America’s e-commerce boom
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How to buy in to Latin America’s e-commerce boom
MercadoLibre is the region’s Amazon, eBay and PayPal all rolled into one.
7 Jun 2021
Resideo Technologies: a cheap play on the smart-home revolution
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Resideo Technologies: a cheap play on the smart-home revolution
Resideo Technologies, a US maker of smart-home devices, has languished in obscurity since it was spun off from its giant parent
26 May 2021
Oracle – the tech stock with a bright future in the cloud
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Oracle – the tech stock with a bright future in the cloud
Oracle, the business-database and software expert, can cash in on one of today’s key technology trends
12 May 2021
Investing in luxury goods: a sector set for years of galloping growth
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Investing in luxury goods: a sector set for years of galloping growth
Rising Chinese consumption and the advent of e-commerce are two long-term trends powering the premium-goods industry, says Stephen Connolly. That impl…
9 Apr 2021
Nvidia: a bet on the future of technology
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Nvidia: a bet on the future of technology
Graphics-chip specialist Nvidia will profit from big trends ranging from artificial intelligence to robotics.
30 Mar 2021
Video games’ appeal will last beyond lockdown – here's how to profit
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Video games’ appeal will last beyond lockdown – here's how to profit
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 upswi…
4 Feb 2021
Secure your portfolio against the warfare of the future
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Secure your portfolio against the warfare of the future
The Covid-19 pandemic is just the latest reminder that traditional military equipment such as jets or aircraft carriers can’t always keep countries sa…
7 Jan 2021
How to invest in the companies turning Big Data into big profits
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How to invest in the companies turning Big Data into big profits
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 g…
11 Dec 2020
How to profit from the shift towards working from home
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How to profit from the shift towards working from home
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 cemen…
5 Oct 2020
Software giant Adobe will keep beating the rest
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Software giant Adobe will keep beating the rest
Adobe is in perfect position to profit from the remote-working revolution, says Stephen Connolly.
30 Sep 2020
Tech stocks: 5G will live up to all the hype – here's how to invest
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Tech stocks: 5G will live up to all the hype – here's how to invest
The latest generation of mobile wireless networks – 5G – promises instant connectivity and should accelerate progress in sectors ranging from artifici…
3 Sep 2020
Investors should drink to Diageo’s growth
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Investors should drink to Diageo’s growth
The group operates in 180 countries and has just increased its dividend. The shares look cheap too.
3 Sep 2020
Semiconductors: invest in the future of technology
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Semiconductors: invest in the future of technology
Semiconductors are a key component of computers. Major growth areas such as artificial intelligence and the “internet of things” will underpin future …
3 Aug 2020
Fintech comes of age: invest in the future of finance
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Fintech comes of age: invest in the future of finance
The financial technology sector covers areas ranging from digital payments in emerging markets to bolstering high-street banks’ crumbling IT infrastru…
31 Jul 2020
Seven stocks to buy to profit as Generation Z comes of age
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Seven stocks to buy to profit as Generation Z comes of age
Keeping an eye on young people’s spending habits can help you identify promising
long-term investments, says Stephen Connolly.
12 Jun 2020
Buy Microsoft: Covid-19 is no crisis for big tech stocks
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Buy Microsoft: Covid-19 is no crisis for big tech stocks
The global lockdowns have greatly accelerated changes in how we live and work. Tech stocks are set top profit – with Microsoft leading the way.
2 Jun 2020
Look beyond Merck’s miracle cancer drug for profits
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Look beyond Merck’s miracle cancer drug for profits
Keytruda, Merk’s cancer treatment, is a winner. But it’s not the only reason to be bullish on the pharma group.
18 May 2020
Profit from treating peanut allergies
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Profit from treating peanut allergies
Aimmune Therapeutics has produced the best treatment yet for children who have a peanut allergy.
14 Apr 2020
Class acts going cheap: buy into Europe’s best bargains
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Class acts going cheap: buy into Europe’s best bargains
Value investing appears to be making a comeback, while shares on this side of the Atlantic are more appealing on metrics such as price/earnings ratios…
16 Jan 2020
Internet 2.0: how to cash in on the shift to cloud computing
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Internet 2.0: how to cash in on the shift to cloud computing
Cloud computing technology helps companies manage their IT more efficiently and will also ensure that the world wide web and key innovations such as a…
5 Sep 2019
Big Blue promises big gains
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Big Blue promises big gains
Cloud computing is the next big thing in tech, and IBM is an excellent way to bet on it, says Stephen Connolly.
26 Aug 2019
How to profit as technology transforms the way we learn
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How to profit as technology transforms the way we learn
Education and training could be a $10trn business by 2030. Innovations such as e-learning and digitisation will offer huge opportunities for investors…
8 Aug 2019
Why Boeing's shares will regain altitude
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Why Boeing's shares will regain altitude
The aerospace giant’s 737 Max model has been grounded. But Boeing shares should bounce back.
7 Aug 2019
Why investors should keep an eye on video games
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Why investors should keep an eye on video games
The video games sector will take a great leap forward when consumers start streaming them like films and music. Stephen Connolly looks at how to inves…
27 Jun 2019
Ten to tuck away: solid stocks that will stand the test of time
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Ten to tuck away: solid stocks that will stand the test of time
A portfolio of shares should be based on some large, well-managed companies with proven business models and compelling long-term prospects. These ten …
13 Jun 2019
Veni, vidi, Visa: profits from payment processing
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Veni, vidi, Visa: profits from payment processing
Visa, the payment network giant, is a highly profitable operator dominating the global market.
22 May 2019
Plain sailing: hop aboard the cruise industry
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Plain sailing: hop aboard the cruise industry
Favourable demographics, an expanding global market, and resilience to economic downturns and increases in supply all bode well for the long-term futu…
9 May 2019