FEATURES
From artificial intelligence to virtual reality, we explore some of the ways that private investors can buy into the emerging technologies that are reshaping the world. Harriet Clarfelt reports.
Understanding Investment in 50 Objects: The credit crunch: Lehman Brothers wallplate
A wallplate from the City reminds us of the worst financial crisis of the past 100 years
SEVEN DAYS
Our take on the biggest business stories of the past week
NEWS
The politics of buying and selling companies
Lowly rated Sky defies market challenges
Merlin slumps on terrorism fears
No deal: Revolution shareholders reject deal
Provident gets backing as good news trickles out
Pearson improves full year guidance
News Spotlight – A new flashpoint as oil market seeks balance
Economic Outlook – Eurozone set fair, Next week’s economics
COMMENT
The Editor – Black mirror?
Simon Thompson – A trio of property plays
Chris Dillow - Avoiding commodity risk, On contrast effects, A not so eerie silence
Mr Bearbull – Pay and productivity
The Trader – Thirty years on
No Free Lunch – Norwegian Blue
MONEY
The cheapest DIY investment trust platforms
Portfolio Clinic – Setting the right strategy for buying a home
TIPS
Learning Technologies a smart investment
Buy into Blackrock World Mining’s recovery
Tip Updates
FUNDS
Jupiter sells out of Woodford Equity Income
Big Theme – UK commercial property fights back
SHARES
Taking Stock – Calm needed on inflation front
Stock Screen – Time to buy British
Sector Focus – Palm oil producers face production surge
Results
WEEK AHEAD
TAKEOVERS
DIRECTORS DEALINGS
Schroders chairman in £7m sell off