What credit markets are telling us about Asia in 2009
Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:43:19 GMT
Investor confidence seems slowly to be returning to Asian stock markets. Unfortunately, says Cris Sholto Heaton, that confidence is probably misplaced. Because, while equities may be starting to improve, the credit markets are pricing in considerable distress in the coming months. |
Company debt: a big problem in the coming year
Mon, 05 Jan 2009 14:32:15 GMT
British companies who have racked up billions of pounds of cheap debt are about to see the lenders demand their cash back. And that, says David Stevenson, means investors must be very careful indeed. |
Where are the best opportunities in 2009?
Mon, 05 Jan 2009 09:58:51 GMT
2008 was a disastrous year for markets and economies around the world. So will 2009 be any better? Probably not, says John Stepek. But there are always opportunities if you know where to look. |
Obama's bid to rescue America's Ponzi economy
Fri, 02 Jan 2009 11:06:36 GMT
Barack Obama could spend up to $750 billion to restore confidence in America's broken economy. But the best we can expect is a small stock market bounce. |
Gamble of the week: leading marine engineer
Wed, 24 Dec 2008 09:57:10 GMT
The share price of Paul Hill's gamble, operating in the uncertain areas of shipping and energy, has plummeted in the past 15 months. But many of the best sailors operate in choppy waters? |
Turkey of the week: racily-priced health player
Wed, 24 Dec 2008 09:54:18 GMT
Healthcare is one of Paul Hill's preferred sectors, but he is bearish on this provider of test kits for diagnosing patients with diabetes and cholesterol. |
Share tip of the week: oil services will gush profits
Wed, 24 Dec 2008 09:51:07 GMT
2009 will be a tough year for the oil industry, yet Paul Hill believes the harsh climate could play to the advantage of this oil services firm. |
Empire ends with colossal deceit
Wed, 24 Dec 2008 09:12:33 GMT
The US and Britain are following in the USSR's footsteps, says Bill Bonner. |
Seven faces of 2008
Tue, 23 Dec 2008 16:11:04 GMT
It's been an eventful year - and there have been an awful lot of people making the news. Here are MoneyWeek's top seven, plus the best of the rest. |
A recipe for success that took two years to craft
Tue, 23 Dec 2008 16:04:49 GMT
The son of a diamond salesman, Eric Fosse spurned the family business and decided to open his own bake-your-own-pizza parlour instead. Now his company, HomeMade Pizza, looks set to hit sales of $9m across 25 stores. |
