Why you should steer clear of M&A // September 3rd 2010
Mergers and acquistions (M&A) are back with a vengeance. It's exciting stuff, but investors should steer clear. Tim Bennett explains why. More
Share tip of the week: fast-growing medic // September 3rd 2010
This medical firm saw a 51% profit boost last year. Its strategy of targeting fast-growing, high-end niches is clearly paying off. It's well worth a look, says Migel Milton. More
Gamble of the week: confident cinema group // September 3rd 2010
Are films really recession proof? The stats certainly seem to suggest so, says Nigel Milton. Here, he tips one cinema group presenting a particularly tempting play on the industry. More
Turkey of the week: vulnerable housebuilder // September 3rd 2010
All recent data on the UK housing market has confirmed what we'd feared - the onset of a double dip. that's bad news for this house-builder, says Nigel Milton. More
Russia's economy recovers but remains volatile // September 3rd 2010
On paper, Russia is the most promising of the four 'Bric' emerging giants. But for all its positives, it remains volatile and vulnerable. More
Six million facing new tax bills // September 4th 2010
HM Revenue and Customs says some 1.4 million people each owe about £1,500 in tax, while 4.3 million will get an average rebate of £418. More
UN calls special food price talks // September 3rd 2010
The United Nations' food agency calls a special meeting of policy makers to discuss the recent rapid rises in food prices. More
HSBC threatens to quit London HQ // September 3rd 2010
HSBC may quit its London headquarters if the UK government decides to break up big banks, a senior executive says. More
Petrobras files $65bn share offer // September 3rd 2010
The Brazilian state oil company, Petrobras, unveils plans to sell up to $64.5bn of new stock, in one of the world's largest share offers. More
BP says oil spill cost up to $8bn // September 3rd 2010
BP says the cost of its Gulf of Mexico oil spill has risen to $8bn - a rise of more than $2bn in the last month alone. More