When will the US stockmarket bubble burst?
When will the US stockmarket bubble burst?
With US stocks more expensive than before the Wall Street crash of 1929, there are growing signs of “mania”. But what will push markets over the edge?
22 Jan 2021
The MoneyWeek Podcast: let's talk about bubbles
The MoneyWeek Podcast: let's talk about bubbles
Merryn and John talk about the many obvious signs of a bubble in certain assets, including tech stocks, TikTok, and stock-trading 12-year olds. It's c…
22 Jan 2021
Inflation is the easiest way out of this – just don’t expect politicians to admit it
Inflation is the easiest way out of this – just don’t expect politicians to admit it
The UK government borrowed £34.1bn in December, a record amount for that month. Britain's debt pile now amounts to 100% of GDP. How are we going to pa…
22 Jan 2021
Eternal growth: how to invest in the future of the drinks industry
Eternal growth: how to invest in the future of the drinks industry
Humans have been dabbling in tasty beverages for millennia. Jonathan Compton assesses the key trends in the sector and recommends seven hard- and soft…
22 Jan 2021
Share tips of the week
Share tips of the week
MoneyWeek’s comprehensive guide to the best of this week’s share tips from the rest of the UK's financial pages.
22 Jan 2021
Lockdown hammers commercial landlord Hammerson
Lockdown hammers commercial landlord Hammerson
Three quarters of the tenants of shopping-centre operator Hammerson have been forced to close during the lockdown.
21 Jan 2021
How the commodities supercycle will foment unrest around the world
How the commodities supercycle will foment unrest around the world
Commodities, including metals, energy and agricultural goods have seen prices climb steadily. With many societies are already on edge, we could see a …
21 Jan 2021
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Why bonds may not be the safe haven they once were
Why bonds may not be the safe haven they once were
“De-risking” by shifting your portfolio into bonds used to make sense. But not so much any more, says Merryn Somerset Webb. So what should you do inst…
21 Jan 2021
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21 Jan 2021
The world’s fund managers are getting very bullish – be careful out there
The world’s fund managers are getting very bullish – be careful out there
The latest survey of fund managers shows them to be extremely bullish on all the same things. And that, says John Stepek, means the market is in dange…
21 Jan 2021
Christopher Columbus Wilson: the spiv who cashed in on new-fangled radios
Christopher Columbus Wilson: the spiv who cashed in on new-fangled radios
Christopher Columbus Wilson gave radios away to drum up business in his United Wireless Telegraph Company. The company went bankrupt and Wilson was co…
21 Jan 2021
Gold has had a tough start to 2021, but we’ve been here before
Gold has had a tough start to 2021, but we’ve been here before
Gold has had a disappointing start to the year – in an increasingly digital world, it’s the ultimate analogue asset. Nevertheless, says Dominic Frisby…
20 Jan 2021
DoorDash won't deliver for investors. Here's how to short it
DoorDash won't deliver for investors. Here's how to short it
American food-delivery app DoorDash can’t even make money in a pandemic. Matthew Partridge explains the best way to short it.
20 Jan 2021
Too embarrassed to ask: what is book value?
Too embarrassed to ask: what is book value?
A popular way to value a company is to use the price/book ratio, which compares a company’s share price with its book value. But what is book value?
19 Jan 2021
The best investment trusts to buy for 2021
The best investment trusts to buy for 2021
Sectors ranging from emerging markets to student accommodation look poised to do well this year, says David Stevenson, as he picks the best investment…
19 Jan 2021
It's not just the UK – we're seeing pandemic housing booms across the globe
It's not just the UK – we're seeing pandemic housing booms across the globe
Soaring house prices aren’t just a UK thing, they’re a worldwide phenomenon. And it’s no coincidence – the underlying cause is much the same. John Ste…
18 Jan 2021
Five online retail stocks to diversify your portfolio with
Five online retail stocks to diversify your portfolio with
Professional investor Tancredi Cordero, founder and CEO of Kuros Associates, selects five of his favourite online retail stocks to buy now.
18 Jan 2021
Why investment forecasting is futile
Why investment forecasting is futile
Every year events prove that forecasting is futile and 2020 was no exception, says Bill Miller, chairman and chief investment officer of Miller Value …
18 Jan 2021
Prepare for the end of the epic bubble in US stocks
Prepare for the end of the epic bubble in US stocks
US stocks are as expensive as they’ve ever been. How can you prepare your portfolio for a bubble bursting?
18 Jan 2021
The charts that matter: bubbling over?
The charts that matter: bubbling over?
As markets get decidedly bubbly, John Stepek looks at the action in the charts that matter most to the global economy.
16 Jan 2021
Leasehold reforms promise the end of a nightmare for many homeowners
Leasehold reforms promise the end of a nightmare for many homeowners
Horror stories about unscrupulous landlords profiting from a legal relic of the feudal era are about to get a happy ending, says Simon Wilson.
16 Jan 2021