ArchivesMagazine - 04 Aug 2022Mixed US second quarter earnings see big tech do better than feared Results from Alphabet, Amazon, Apple and Microsoft remain robust 04 August 2022|News < JD Sports’ Footasylum own goal shows why governance really matters How most UK banks won the market over with their second quarter results > Issue: 04 Aug 2022 - Page 6 | Contents Next: How most UK banks won the market over with their second quarter results Previous: JD Sports’ Footasylum own goal shows why governance really matters Find out how to deal online from £1.50 in a SIPP, ISA or Dealing account. Steven Frazer Issue Contents Ask Tom Will the new Consumer Duty make any real difference? Danni Hewson Why consumer-facing stocks face a big pricing challenge Editor's View JD Sports’ Footasylum own goal shows why governance really matters Feature FTSE 250: Can UK mid caps shine again and which stocks should you buy? Why Chipotle’s red-hot pricing power has positive read-across for Tortilla Why companies who cross-sell have happy customers and investors Explaining economic moats and why investors are so keen to own businesses which have them Why companies which can lower the cost of doing business are well positioned Funds Do active managers really justify their extra costs? Great Ideas Why this is a great time to buy the medium-term growth story at DiscoverIE Discover why Shoe Zone shares have gained 20% in two months Precision measurement firm Spectris looks set fair for further gains Unilever has strong brand power and big emerging markets potential News Mixed US second quarter earnings see big tech do better than feared Smithson suffers double whammy as shares and net asset value tumble How most UK banks won the market over with their second quarter results