FEATURES
This week’s budget is proof, if any was needed, that politicians can seriously damage your wealth. Kirsty Green and John Adams look ahead to the risks posed by opposition party policies and votes on independence.
Why cash kings are worth buying
Its mysterious why so many companies consistently hold more cash than debt. But its pretty clear that their shares make good investments.
SEVEN DAYS
Our take on the most important business news stories of the past week.
BUDGET
Life assurers hit hard by annuity shock
Government clampdown on VCTs and EIS
NEWS
Bulkier Vodafone could repel suitors
Pain ahead for Europe’s big reinsurers
News Spotlight: Look out Asos, there’s a new kid on the block
Economic Outlook: Our fundamental problem, Next week’s economics
COMMENT
The Editor: The power of scuttlebutt
Simon Thompson: Making a fair point, High yielding asset manager
Mr Bearbull: Money, not margins
The Trader: Not topping yet
Chris Dillow: How China matters, Value versus time, When technical analysis fails
Smart Money :The IFAs that are still allowed to take commission
YOUR MONEY
Reader portfolio: To retire at 51 you need a higher yield
Avoid paying over the odds for income drawdown
TIPS
Thales re-rating looks imminent
No near-term support for Hochschild
Plus500 offers high growth and income
Witan is a rare bargain for small investors
Brokers’ Views
Tips Updates
Japan Residential Investment Company
FUNDS
Oxford Technology funds stripped of VCT status
Big Theme: The truth about VCT performance
Beware ETFs with big tracking differences
The interview: Leaving mega caps in search for income
STRATEGY
SHARES
Taking stock: The property recovery is only just beginning
Stock screens: Five surging small caps
Sector focus: Buy into changing palm oil landscape
Results
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