FEATURES
Who’s next? Seeking out the UK market’s likeliest takeover targets
Mark Robinson and IC Companies writers explore the key drivers behind recent M&A activity before pointing to the likeliest new targets
When investors (don’t) wise up
Defensive stocks had a bad third quarter, but momentum continues to do amazingly well, Chris Dillow reports.
SEVEN DAYS
Our take on the biggest business stories of the past week
NEWS
Hays caught up in wider sell off
Johnston Press puts itself up for sale
Saudi Arabia in veiled oil threat
Patisserie investors back share placing
News Spotlight – Don’t blame the markets for poor IPO performances
Economic Outlook – Euro money warnings, Next week’s economics
COMMENT
The Editor – Playing it safe
No Free Lunch – Not going Dutch
Chris Dillow – Why markets crash, The monopoly economy
Mr Bearbull – A tool for scavengers
Phil Oakley – How big is Hargreaves Lansdown’s moat?
Property Matters – Landlords under the spotlight – again
The Trader – What the key US indices are signalling
MONEY
Take the right steps before you transfer out of a DB pension
Portfolio Clinic - Rebalance your holdings to trim risk
TIPS
Buy Imperial for generous dividend
WPP’s green shoots look good for value hunters
Get high income at a discount via Standard Life Investments Property Income
Tips Updates
FUNDS
UK small cap veterans to launch new fund
Smithson smashes investment trust IPO record
The Interview – Seeking sustainable firms via valuation upside
Big Theme – Is the emerging markets fall a buying opportunity
SHARES
Taking Stock – Bond proxies and the price of fudge
Sector Focus – Multi-channel retailing – the cracks are showing
Stock Screens – Seven Best of British shares
Results
DIRECTORS DEALINGS
Computacenter chairman locks in
