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Staying safe online

Keep washing your hands – virtually. Protect yourself against email scams and bogus websites. Use strong passwords and protect your devices. The cloud is safer than you think.
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Elliot Finch
May 5, 2022
6 min read
The Lowdown

Global markets to 30 April 2022

Stress and tension are exacerbated by geopolitics. A worsening Russian economy. Asia and Big Tech have their own problems to contend with. Now is a good time to grab cheap stock.
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Peter Lowman
April 28, 2022
4 min read
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The Ukraine tragedy: a shot in the arm for sustainable investing?

What does the conflict mean for energy policy? Rising raw material prices – an additional factor. Now is the time for sustainable investing.
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Faye Brindley
April 21, 2022
7 min read
The Lowdown

Global markets to 16 April 2022

What can the International Energy Agency do about rising oil prices? The direction for financial markets remains unclear but that does not mean zero attractive investment opportunities.
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Peter Lowman
April 14, 2022
8 min read
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What is the Metaverse and are we in it yet?

Can we agree on what it means, if anything? Its worth will be measured in terms of the disruption it causes. Lots of investment will be needed – what’s not to like?
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Holly West
April 6, 2022
7 min read
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Global markets to 2 April 2022

Mixed performance and even some rallies. The west needs to find alternatives to Russian energy supplies. Retail sales slip as inflation rises. Some changes in our asset allocations.
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Peter Lowman
April 1, 2022
6 min read