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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 Corning stock jumps after AI demand – should you invest?The US firm Corning’s high-quality cables are needed to run data centres and bring AI hardware to life. Should you pick the emerging technology stock? By Stephen Connolly Published 
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 Humana sees healthy growth in US healthcareHumana is a major player in the American market and the stock’s valuation looks reasonable. By Stephen Connolly Published 
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 Uber's switch to profitability is an opportunity for investorsThe ride-hailing platform has just reported its first operating profit and its future looks bright. By Stephen Connolly Published 
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 Time to buy this media powerhouse?Warner Bros Discovery looks cheap with huge growth potential says Stephen Connolly. By Stephen Connolly Published 
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 3 Big Tech stocks to profit from AIThese 3 Big Tech stocks are worth investing in as they provide the AI sector’s tools, says Stephen Connolly. By Stephen Connolly Published 
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 Don’t write off PayPal shares just yetTips PayPal shares have swooned but the company remains a key player in a dynamic sector By Stephen Connolly Published Tips
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 This fintech stock is part of the future of moneyTips Financial technology stocks have sold off in recent months, but companies such as SoFi Technologies offer attractive long-term prospects By Stephen Connolly Published Tips
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 Invest in Mastercard and cash in on credit cardsTips Payment-processing giant Mastercard is one half of a duopoly, and keeps investing in future growth. By Stephen Connolly Published Tips
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 Four of the best digital healthcare stocks to buy nowTips 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 By Stephen Connolly Published Tips
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 Start profiting now from the surging “buy now pay later” financial subsectorAnalysis “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 By Stephen Connolly Published Analysis
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 Activision Blizzard: a cheap play on videogamesTips Videogame maker Activision Blizzard has been in the news for the wrong reasons lately. But it has a bright future, says Stephen Connolly. By Stephen Connolly Published Tips
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 How to cash in on the fight against cybercrimeCover 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 By Stephen Connolly Published Cover Story
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 Intuit: an instinct for businessTips Intuit, the tax and accounting-software firm, is perfectly placed to profit from the spread of self-employment By Stephen Connolly Published Tips
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 An absurdly cheap healthcare stock to buy nowTips The pandemic has vastly accelerated the shift towards telehealth, making Cigna a long-term buy By Stephen Connolly Published Tips
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 How to buy in to Latin America’s e-commerce boomTips MercadoLibre is the region’s Amazon, eBay and PayPal all rolled into one. By Stephen Connolly Published Tips
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 Resideo Technologies: a cheap play on the smart-home revolutionTips Resideo Technologies, a US maker of smart-home devices, has languished in obscurity since it was spun off from its giant parent By Stephen Connolly Last updated Tips
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 Oracle – the tech stock with a bright future in the cloudTips Oracle, the business-database and software expert, can cash in on one of today’s key technology trends By Stephen Connolly Last updated Tips
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 Investing in luxury goods: a sector set for years of galloping growthCover 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. By Stephen Connolly Published Cover Story
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 Nvidia: a bet on the future of technologyTips Graphics-chip specialist Nvidia will profit from big trends ranging from artificial intelligence to robotics. By Stephen Connolly Published Tips
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 Video games’ appeal will last beyond lockdown – here's how to profitTips 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. By Stephen Connolly Last updated Tips
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 Secure your portfolio against the warfare of the futureTips 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 By Stephen Connolly Last updated Tips
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 How to invest in the companies turning Big Data into big profitsOpinion 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 By Stephen Connolly Published Opinion
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 How to profit from the shift towards working from homeCover 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. By Stephen Connolly Last updated Cover Story
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 Software giant Adobe will keep beating the restTips Adobe is in perfect position to profit from the remote-working revolution, says Stephen Connolly. By Stephen Connolly Published Tips
