magazine 17 Nov 2022

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Find out why stock markets have picked up and read Shares’ six UK stock ideas.

In the news section: Bill Ackman’s outlook for 2023, retailers in focus as Black Friday sales expected to fall, and FTX collapse hurts shares in Microstrategy and Argo Blockchain.

You can also read about Tesla, Walmart, Warren Buffett’s latest investment and how to set up a will.

This week’s investment ideas include a Japanese fund and a lowly-valued cybersecurity company.

James Crux explains why US smaller companies might appeal, and Ian Conway discusses the latest movements in Scottish Mortgage’s portfolio.

Get the latest on London-listed Russian shares and funds and learn how convertible bonds work.

Company announces further $20 billion or 5% share buyback plan

Investment in world’s leading ‘foundry’ chipmaker is a first for the legendary investor

The recent softening of commodity prices hasn’t put agriculture-related stocks off track

Don’t put off making plans in this area

Bitcoin hits lowest level in more than three years as fears of contagion build in the crypto world

A lot of people simply cannot afford to splash out this year

Pershing Square Holdings’ manager talks to Shares’ editor about markets and other big issues

‘Significant milestone’ could mean big quarterly dividends for shareholders

The electric vehicle maker is also facing increased competition

The specialist knowledge required to invest in convertibles means they are best tackled via funds

Why the turn away from globalisation and a strong greenback could spark gains for US-listed smaller companies

Some investors are still in limbo as the war rumbles on

Some shareholders may be losing patience after recent events

Investors are regaining interest as gilt yields fall and companies cope well with headwinds

Dutch company dominates lithography technology used to make microchips

Investor sentiment has greatly improved as more worries are crossed off the list

Japanese companies have attractive valuations and strong balance sheets

A forward PE ratio of 6.4 looks like growth at an absolute bargain price

Formerly known as Photo-Me, earnings continues to be upgraded yet the shares remain cheap

This suggests 2023 could be a much better year for investors

Our resident expert on the options for someone saving for retirement