12 November 2026
AI sell-off a reminder of why staying put with investments can be smartThe market reaction to the US midterm elections offered a salient reminder of how fast-moving markets can be.
At first on 4 November there was selling as investors reacted to the implications of a Democratic blue wave for the roll-out of AI infrastructure, with many Democrats standing on a platform of halting or slowing the construction of data...
12 November 2026
Can Nvidia beat sky-high expectations as AI worries pile up?AI chip firm Nvidia is set to announce its quarterly numbers on 17 November against perhaps the most difficult backdrop it has endured since the launch of ChatGPT lit the touch paper on the whole artificial intelligence story back in 2022.
The company has faced significant hits to sentiment during that period, not least the launch of the DeepSeek...
12 November 2026
Are ETFs always cheaper? Ongoing charges and trading costs explainedExchange-traded funds (ETFs) debuted on the UK stock market at the start of this century and changed the way people could engage with financial markets forever.
They’ve become one of the most popular ways for people to invest for two main reasons:
They’re generally much cheaper than a fund run by a professional. As a rule of thumb, the average...
12 November 2026
What is behind GSK’s valuation gap to its rivals?Pharmaceutical giant GSK has traded at a persistent valuation discount to global peers due to investor anxieties around patent cliffs (loss of drug exclusivity) in its key HIV franchise and a perception that its research and development pipeline is not up to scratch.
CEO Luke Miels, who took over from Emma Walmsley at the beginning of 2026 has...
12 November 2026
What do the letters in fund names mean and which version should I pick?Ask the experts. Paul Angell is on hand to answer your questions about investments. If you'd like a question considered for a future edition, send it in now.
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Often when I go to buy a fund it seems like there’s many similar versions of the same one. The...
12 November 2026
How I invest: I grew my pension pot tenfold after almost running out of cashThe traditional Hollywood happy ending is seeing the hero sail away into the sunset with his family to spend their days sunning themselves on an exotic beach.
Richard achieved this. After a long career in the electronics industry making silicone chips, he moved his family out to the Philippines where they bought a lovely farm out by the beach...
12 November 2026
Why do Japan’s rising borrowing costs matter for my investments?Ask the experts. Russ Mould is on hand to answer your queries about the financial markets. If you'd like a question considered for a future edition, send it in now .
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Could rising Japanese bond yields affect my investments even if I do not own Japanese...
12 November 2026
Could a trust protect our disabled children after we’re gone?Ask the experts. Sarah Coles is on hand to answer your personal finance questions. If you’d like a question considered for a future edition send it in now .
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We have two adult ‘children’ both with learning disabilities who will be living with us long...
12 November 2026
Bond markets are on edge. Which funds could weather the storm?Many bond fund investors will have noticed modest declines in value since September. This is linked to a broader sell-off in government bonds in various parts of the world including the UK, France and the US.
What bond investors need to know Rising yields mean falling bond prices. Bond fund losses don’t necessarily mean the long-term outlook has...
12 November 2026
I work in the NHS. How can I boost my retirement savings?Ask the experts. Rachel Vahey is here to answer questions on pensions. If you’d like a question considered for a future edition send it in now .
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I work for the NHS, and I want to know how best to save alongside my NHS personal pension? I have a Lifetime...
12 November 2026
Can Greg Abel keep the Berkshire magic alive?For six decades Berkshire Hathaway and Warren Buffett have been almost interchangeable. That changed when Greg Abel took over as CEO on 1 January 2026 after the board unanimously backed the Canadian’s appointment in May 2025.
Buffett finally cut ties with Berkshire in September 2026 when he officially retired, with his son Howard succeeding him as...
12 November 2026
Quantum computing demystified: Investment options and risksQuantum computing has the potential to tackle problems that even today’s most powerful computers struggle to solve.
While it is still early days, some industry observers believe quantum computing has crossed a commercial inflection point.
The biggest applications include drug discovery, materials science, financial modelling, cybersecurity and...
12 November 2026
Pensions and inheritance – what to do before April 2027For years, unused pension savings have usually sat outside people’s estates for inheritance tax. From 6 April 2027, most unused pension funds and death benefits will be included, potentially leaving some families with larger tax bills.
That does not mean everyone should rush to raid their pension. Instead, check that your pension nominations, will...
12 November 2026
The US stocks investors have stopped paying up forThe recent market volatility, centred around the AI sector, has had a significant impact on company valuations. As investors have reassessed the risks and benefits of the artificial intelligence push, so the price they are willing to pay for a piece of the participants in it has fallen.
One way to measure this is through the price to earnings or PE...
12 October 2026
How can I protect a £20,000 windfall from tax after using my ISA allowance?Ask the experts. Sarah Coles is on hand to answer your personal finance questions. If you’d like a question considered for a future edition send it in now .
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I currently use all my normal “tax free allowances” including a cash ISA and the £1,000 personal...
12 October 2026
Can you rely on the 4% rule in retirement?The 4% rule offers an answer to one of retirement’s hardest questions: how much can I safely spend? But markets don’t move in straight lines and it’s likely that the plans you have for your retirement won’t either. Could being prepared to vary your income help your pension last longer?
One of the biggest challenges when moving from saving for...
12 October 2026
What do rising bond yields mean for income hunters?Income investors need to be aware of the significant opportunities and risks that can emerge across financial markets because of developments in the bond market.
UK and US government bond yields have been rising since the end of June. Investors have increasingly priced in the risk that higher energy prices could add to inflation pressures at a time...
12 October 2026
Should I own oil stocks as a hedge against geopolitical shocks?Ask the experts. Russ Mould is on hand to answer your queries about the financial markets. If you'd like a question considered for a future edition, send it in now .
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With tensions in the Middle East pushing up energy prices, should I consider adding oil...
8 October 2026
Are commodities back in fashion as investors look beyond AI?The price for a barrel of crude oil has taken up a lot of column inches this year and for good reason. It’s hit historically high levels and has led to a lot of other things becoming more expensive as a result.
When the Iran conflict started earlier this year, everyone quickly learned where the Strait of Hormuz sat on the map and heard that $100 a...
8 October 2026
What is an active ETF and should I invest in one?Ask the experts. Paul Angell is on hand to answer your questions about investments. If you'd like a question considered for a future edition, send it in now.
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I hold an active fund in my portfolio, but the company it’s from has just let me know it’s...
8 October 2026
Housebuilders eye a Help to Buy-style revivalIt has been a difficult period for the housebuilding sector since the pandemic. Rising inflationary pressures have affected their input costs while the rising borrowing costs associated with the increase in inflation has dampened demand. This has put margins under pressure and hit valuations.
In this context, it is no surprise to see investors...
8 October 2026
Top-performing construction stocks enter a new phase of growthThe UK construction and materials sector may go under the radar with investors but its recent performance warrants closer attention. In recent years, the market has drastically reappraised the potential for these businesses.
They are no longer perceived as poorly managed, low-margin contractors reliant on housebuilding for their revenue but instead...
8 October 2026
How to invest when markets feel too complicatedThe world is becoming increasingly complex. Technology is playing a growing part in our day-to-day lives, whether in the cars we drive or the consumer electronics we use, and that complexity is feeding into financial markets too, with the AI theme and wider technology sector holding a dominant position.
That is somewhat at odds with a key principle...
8 October 2026
Meta’s looks to AI bets to power the next phase of growthOnce known as Facebook on the stock market, Meta’s change of name encompasses its evolution from a social media company into an advertising and artificial intelligence infrastructure giant.
With billions of users across Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and Messenger, the company is investing heavily in AI and virtual reality technologies to drive...
8 October 2026
Can Raspberry Pi build on its record-breaking results?The UK market is often seen as falling short when it comes to technology. However, while it may not have tech names to rival those in the US or even in Europe there are some notable exceptions.
After a mixed start to life as a public company following its high-profile IPO, Raspberry Pi will have shot to the top of investors’ consciousness after its...
