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From the editor-in-chief...
Wind-up of the week
Commodites are taking a breather
Seoul attempts to close the Korea discount
Pound heads for parity with dollar
Investors are still in denial
Viewpoint
■ The recovery in index-linked American debt
Adobe’s designs on Figma • The publishing-software giant is buying a collaborative design start-up for a “nosebleed” price. Could the deal be thwarted? Matthew Partridge reports
Mike Ashley ends 40-year career
A changing of the guard at Shell
MoneyWeek’s comprehensive guide to this week’s share tips
An American view
IPO watch
Liz Truss goes for growth • The prime minister is rejecting orthodoxy and throwing caution to the wind. Emily Hohler reports.
The far-right wave sweeping Europe
Putin doubles down on war • Russia is losing the war; its president seeks to escalate. Matthew Partridge reports
Biden hints at strategic clarity over Taiwan
Betting on politics
News
The estate of King Charles III • What will Charles inherit from the late Queen? Will he have to pay inheritance tax? And how large is his personal fortune and estate? Simon Wilson reports
It’s right to scrap bankers’ bonus cap • It will annoy Brussels. So while we’re at it we may as well get rid of a load of other nonsensical EU rules too
City talk
The hidden cost of SBC • Paying employees in shares comes at a cost to investors – but it isn’t always easy to see how much
I wish I knew what operating cash flow was, but I’m too embarrassed to ask
Guru watch
Best of the financial columnists
Money talks
Why do we want free markets?
Black Wednesday still matters
The great British queue
The profits in floppy disks
The funds staying ahead • Market conditions haven’t been easy, but these listed funds have delivered strong growth
Activist watch
Short positions... FEET runs out of road
Could gold be the basis for a new global currency? • It has always been the most reliable form of money. Now collaboration between China and Russia could lead to a new gold-backed means of exchange – giving prices a big boost, says Dominic Frisby
A bright future for renewable energy • The industry continues to offer both growth and income, says Max King
This space Spac will slump • AST SpaceMobile’s business plan is ill-considered and doomed to failure
Trading techniques... selling in May
How my tips have fared
How to use Section 75 • Your credit card can give you extra protection when the goods or services you purchase fall short of your expectations
The rush to repay early and remortgage
Pocket money... beware student scams
Six deadly start-up sins • Around 60% of new firms fail within three years. Here are the key pitfalls
Pros and cons of incorporating
Petty cash... a credit crunch kicks in
Three top-notch stocks to unleash...