FEATURES:
Why we don't think gold's recent plunge spells the end for the metal's long-term bull run. Mark Robinson reports.
The UK's system of capital gains tax is a mess, but reviving the idea that gains should be sheltered from inflation could have perverse consequences. Philip Ryland explains.
SEVEN DAYS:
■ All you need to know about investing in the past seven days: what's rising, what's falling and what's making the headlines.
NEWS:
■ Are upgrades in store for BP?
■ Lloyds Banking Group is in recovery mode
■ 'Bond bubble' inflates further
■ Green Dragon to spin off engineering unit
ECONOMIC OUTLOOK:
■ Unpredictable currencies: Chris Dillow says sterling's recent rise reminds us of the most important fact about exchange rates - that they are largely unpredictable.
■ Next week's economics: The UK economy is struggling, but not as badly as the eurozone's, next week's figures could show.
COMMENT:
■ Our columnists offer in-depth analysis and investment ideas:
■ The Editor: Bouncing back...slowly - There are tangible signs of recovery at British banks, but there's still a long way to go before they can be considered investable.
■ Simon Thompson: Our companies editor is back with some seasonal stock picking strategies, plus the following online exclusives:
- Small-cap stock picks: Our companies editor see significant upside in two more of his recent small-cap recommendations.
- Hot property: Our companies editor has been making healthy gains in the real estate sector and updates some of his property plays.
- Hot property: take two: Our companies editor reveals two more property companies with compelling investment cases.
- A golden nugget: Our companies editor sees significant share price upside in the shares of an online gaming company.
■ Chris Dillow: The power of May Day. Read more articles by Chris on his comment page.
■ Mr Bearbull: Regressing to Laurel and Hardy.
■ Chronic investor: In defence of bonuses - Banking has given bonuses a bad name, but in retail they can be a great way to drive growth
YOUR MONEY:
■ Financial planning, tax and investment wisdom:
■ Portfolio: Young investor has his sights on £1m portfolio.
■ Financial planning: 'Oblivious' middleearners face huge pension tax bills.
■ SmartMoney: Hargreaves must offer proof of 'impartial' Wealth 150.
SHARE TIPS OF THE WEEK:
■ This 188-year-old company is achieving impressive growth in a nontraditional area, leading to strongly rising fee income.
■ Margins are rising sharply at this hire company thanks to improving economic conditions in the US.
■ Forget all the false dawns and worries about whether this time it really is different for Japan; the potential for valuation gains along with a rerating or a takeover add up to a compelling investment case for this property company.
■ Tap into the enormous short-term upside at this fully funded explorer before the drilling results come in.
FUND TIP OF THE WEEK:
■ We like this small and nimble fund for its strong long term performance, attractive yield and experienced managers.
BROKER'S TIPS:
■ Eurasian Natural Resources Corporation
SHARE TIP UPDATES:
■ Invensys
■ Schroder Real Estate Investment Trust
■ Unilever
FUNDS:
■ Fund news: Structured product investors "forced" into extra costs
■ Shares I love: The North Sea continues to be an exciting region for smaller operators such as Faroe Petroleum who are benefiting from new finds.
■ Interview: Helena Morrissey gives Katie Morley an insight into being a woman in the male-dominated world of investment.
■ The big theme: Will regulation boost investment trusts?
■ Top 100 funds: BlackRock Gold & General eyes long-term returns.
■ ETFs: Coutts spots opportunity in Brazilian equities.
SHARES:
■ Stock screen: Five cheap contrarian plays.
■ Sector focus: Managing equities becomes huge asset - includes video.
■ The lowdown on the latest company results:
■ Asos
■ WANdisco
■ Directors' dealings: Notable transactions at Fairpoint, plus a table of all boardroom share trades.
■ Week ahead: A summary of key company announcements expected in the coming week.
TAKEOVERS:
■ Download this week's takeover tables as a PDF.
TRADING:
■ Coppock: what our unique set of market indicators is saying now.
■ The Trader: Chinese brush: The Trader tackles an awkward personal issue - and turns to reggae for a remedy.
The Trader, Dominic Picarda, publishes his outlook for ten major equity, currency and commodity markets on a daily basis. You can view his articles on his comment page, or sign up to The Trader's market outlook emails.
