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Magazine - 16 May 2024

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The age of copper: M&A in the mining sector is being driven by the red metal and there are various ways to play an increase in prices.

Plus, did you know the biggest sovereign wealth fund in the world is based in Norway and that it’s a big fan of UK stocks? Find out more in the latest digital magazine.

The first part in a new education series looks at core investment options and discover the rare investment trusts which are trading at a premium to the value of their assets.

Investment ideas include a company at the heart of the digital transformation and a ‘quasi-family office’ with dividend appeal.

News

UK IPO market hots-up after Shein accelerates plans for London listing

More listings expected as investor sentiment improves

News

Sky-high expectations leave no room for earnings disappointment

Soft guidance has cost some US equities dearly in latest earnings season

Feature

The copper age: Metal driving mining M&A has critical role in energy transition

The big driver for copper prices and how to play the theme

News

UK takeovers and premiums back to record levels of 2018

Cheap valuations are encouraging more corporate activity

Investment Trusts

Revealed: the rare investment trusts trading for more than their assets are worth

Most names trade at a discount right now but stellar performance and bumper investor demand are sustaining premiums for a select few

News

ITV up 30% as streaming platform proves its worth

With the Euros football tournament due to start this summer, broadcaster could make further progress

News

Intel dealt Huawei blow by US government

Chip firm caught up in Washington’s advanced tech battle with Beijing

Week Ahead

Can Marks & Spencer deliver some more earnings magic?

Expect the retail stalwart to highlight further market share gains and deliver a solid outlook with its full-year results

Great Ideas

Time to buy the Kainos tech transformation growth story

Why this normally expensive stock looks like a long-run bargain

Feature

World’s biggest sovereign wealth investor is a fan of UK equities

We lift the lid on Norway’s $1.6 trillion government pension fund

News

Bruised Palo Alto investors praying for improvement

Cybersecurity firm saw its shares tank after soft second quarter guidance

Week Ahead

Bank of England a step closer to cutting rates as it lowers inflation outlook

Excitement at the MPC meeting is quickly tempered by a strong GDP report

Great Ideas

Caledonia Investments is a diamond in the rough waiting to shine

Rare opportunity for retail investors to buy into a quasi-‘family office’

Great Ideas

Infrastructure investor 3IN is finally catching the market’s eye

As the M&A market heats up there are more opportunities to realise value

Education

What can I invest in and how do the relative risks stack up?

Investment returns can vary a lot year to year but average out over longer periods

Personal Finance

Should I overpay my student loan?

The pros and cons of paying off your university debts more quickly

Russ Mould

Time to follow the money

This big factor is often ignored when central bankers note the causes of inflation

Ask Rachel

How much could I withdraw from my pension in a year without incurring tax?

Helping with a question about taking money out of a retirement pot

Editor's View

Rolls-Royce has little margin for error

The share price recovery has been spectacular but can the momentum be maintained?

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