FEATURES
Capital flooding into private equity funds has reached record highs, but James Norrington and Emma Powell consider whether the market is in danger of overheating
John Baron explains why the portfolios have been adding to their Japanese exposure
SEVEN DAYS
Our take on the biggest business stories of the past week
NEWS
Animal health specialists fail to capitalise on demand
Bellway impresses in two-speed market
Applegreen plots reverse takeover
Spire slashes guidance but potential remains
News Spotlight – KAZ defends Russian roulette spin
Economic outlook – Faint hope for savers, This week's economics…
COMMENT
The Editor – Car trouble
Chris Dillow – Don’t trust the pound, Too many equities?
Simon Thompson – On track for highly profitable growth, Armed for further growth and Bug busting results
Mr Bearbull – The American dream
The Trader – Japan’s endless grind
MONEY
Investing in Aim stocks can mitigate inheritance tax
Portfolio Clinic – Make asset allocation a conscious decision
TIPS
Microsoft grows above the clouds
Get good value growth with Fidelity Special Situations
Tip updates
FUNDS
JLIF investors to vote on cash bid
Mark Mobius to launch emerging markets investment trust
Top 100 funds – Valuation ‘is a terrible predictor of stock market performance’
Interview – Whatever metric you choose Japan looks good
SHARES
Taking Stock – Estate agents exposed as the tide rolls out
Results
International Consolidated Airlines
Stock screens – Seven high quality small caps
Sector Focus – Are diamond shares the real deal?
Directors dealings
