magazine 30 Apr 2020
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Nobody wants oil: how the commodity has gone from boom to bust. Shares explains why oil has plummeted in value and the stocks best placed to survive the crisis.
Discover why markets are up despite lots of bad news and find out the latest FTSE 100 stock to keep paying dividends.
Investment ideas this week include a builders’ merchant set to benefit as certain companies get back to work, and a well-known media group which could potentially see a pick-up in advertising income very soon.
Also this week: why the gaming sector is thriving during lockdown, your coronavirus finance questions answered, and Asian funds with low exposure to China.
Analysts see the uplift in activity from the lock-down as an acceleration of the existing long-term trend
Global champions ARM and Imagination may both return to public markets
A combination of hope, faith and stimulus is keeping stock prices afloat
Despite the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic, some firms are still committed to shareholder payouts
There is a step-change in the awareness of infection prevention and cleanliness
A careful rebalancing may be needed once corporate cash flows return to normal
They should only be considered once you’ve built a core portfolio of funds that invest in stocks and bonds, and you have money you can afford to lose.
We discuss the outlook for the black stuff and what the price crash means for investors
Shares reveals how investors can reduce China risk via Asian funds with less than a fifth of assets in the People’s Republic
How to get help with mortgage payments, rent, loans, insurance and much more
The housebuilding and construction industries look set to pick up tools again
Near-term uncertainty doesn’t shake confidence in IT transformation firm
Sharp rebound opens opportunity for investors to cash out
Company keeps full year guidance despite coronavirus crisis
Company announces strong 2019 results as it shores up financial position
The value on offer is compelling with TV viewing figures up during the crisis
The trade-focused business has good momentum and solid foundations
There seem to be three likely scenarios as investors react to the pandemic
Our resident pensions expert explains the compensation rules
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