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SEVEN DAYS
Our take on the biggest business stories of the past week
NEWS
Imagination nears takeover salvation
Unilever expands in north Asia with Carver Korea stake
Price comparison sites triumphant after CMA review
PZ Cussons slips on UK consumer caution
NMC Health expands in Saudi Arabia
News Spotlight – Why QE tapering shouldn’t undermine equity prices
Economic Outlook – Debt doubts, Next week’s economics
COMMENT
The Editor – Growing pains
Simon Thompson – Plain sailing
Chris Dillow – Avoiding closet trackers, When momentum works
Mr Bearbull – Brave new world
The Trader – Another peek at the dollar
Property Matters – There’s life in London yet
MONEY
Has peer-to-peer hit problems?
Portfolio Clinic – The importance of capital preservation
TIPS
Sell ConvaTec as margins plummet
More to come from Morgan Sindall
Generate growth with Fidelity Special Situations
Tips Updates
FUNDS
Big Theme – Renewable energy trusts seek growth
The Interview – Don’t worry about UK dividend cover
SHARES
Taking Stock – Is UK tech worth protecting?
Stock Screens – Nine high quality large caps
Sector Focus – Opening the floodgates
Results
DIRECTORS DEALINGS
Stobart executive director sells to fund new venture