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Looking for a hedge against inflation? The FTSE 100 might be a good bet
Analysis There are no assets that will protect investors' wealth entirely against inflation. But the FTSE 100 – a global stockmarket index with a sterling hedge – could be the best of a bad bunch says Rupert Hargreaves.
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GlaxoSmithKline’s first-quarter figures show the company is on track for the year
Analysis Latest results show that it's business as usual for pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline. Rupert Hargreaves casts his eyes over the numbers.
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Why Next is the only retailer I’d want to own in my portfolio
News The retail sector is brutally competitive. But high street stalwart Next is exploiting and building on its significant competitive advantages, says Rupert Hargreaves.
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Deliveroo keeps on growing – but when will it turn a profit?
Analysis Deliveroo is still growing its sales and competing with rivals Uber Eats and Just Eat for market share. But will it ever make a profit? Rupert Hargreaves reports.
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Why ABF's share price is cheap and attractive right now
Analysis This one-time FTSE 100 favourite has been through some tough times, but the future is looking much brighter and the shares are cheap, says David J Stevenson.
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You may not like tobacco stocks, but they treat their investors very well
Analysis The tobacco sector may not be ESG-friendly, but it has produced outstanding returns for investors in the past. Rupert Hargreaves looks at whether this can continue – and picks the stock with the best prospects.
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Homebuilders look cheap, but this is a better bet on the UK housing market
Tips If you’re looking to get exposure to the UK housing market, don’t buy the builders – buy this stock instead.
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Lockdown winner Homeserve has had another strong year
News HomeServe's stock price has shot up since Brookfield Asset Management said one of its private infrastructure funds is putting a bid for the home repair company. Rupert Hargreaves explains what is going on.
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The FTSE 100 is doing moderately well – can this continue?
Analysis The FTSE 100 performed well and better than expected in the first quarter of 2022. John Stepek looks at what has changed.
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