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From the editor-in-chief...
Property boom of the week
Good week for:
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Emerging markets start to diverge
China remains crucial for industrial metals
Global dividends hit a new record
Viewpoint
Russia’s short-term recovery
US stocks are still not cheap
Walking a tightrope • Solid results from Alibaba raised hopes that the outlook is improving for the Chinese tech sector, but many risks remain. Matthew Partridge reports
JD Sports’ boss booted out
City talk
MoneyWeek’s comprehensive guide to this week’s share tips
A French view
IPO watch
Neat, plausible and wrong • Rishi Sunak’s windfall tax is another example of short-term political thinking. Emily Hohler reports
Sanctions bite as war heads for deadlock
News
The way we live now... earn digital tokens while you exercise
The changing face of Britain • The last 70 years have been eventful and often difficult, but the UK is far wealthier than it was when the Queen took the throne in 1952. Simon Wilson reports
Germany’s cosy corruption • Allianz’s $6bn scandal is just the latest example of wrongdoing by a major German company
Who’s getting what
Nice work if you can get it
Avoiding “growth traps” • When high-growth stocks stumble, the market reaction can be brutal. And there’s plenty more to come
I wish I knew what factors were, but I’m too embarrassed to ask
Guru watch • Scott Minerd, chief investment officer, Guggenheim Partners
Best of the financial columnists
Money talks
Five tips from the Queen of Fashion
The case for free trade stands up
Why it’s hard to get fired
How to make cities great again
Inflation is powering higher profits • Rising energy prices are mostly good news for renewable energy funds, but the outlook is complex
Activist watch
Short positions... Vanguard keeps betting on coal
Why it could pay to bet on the UK • The outlook for the UK has darkened since last year, but the chancellor’s £15bn energy relief package should mean recession is avoided, says John Stepek
What if the UK deserves to trade at a discount?
What the windfall tax means for oil producers
Make a profitable switch • Banks are offering attractive cash incentives to entice new customers, but it’s important to read the small print before you move
Sunak’s latest aid package
Pocket money... inflation eats away at premium bonds
Protecting your name • Thorough research could save you the headache of a trademark dispute
It’s time to get your products on TikTok
Petty cash... the top-rated banks
Cash in on cats and dogs • Pets at Home is a cheap way to play a long-term trend in pet ownership
Trading techniques... watch the insiders
How my tips have fared
Long-term investments trading at a discount • A professional investor tells us...