magazine 2 Nov 2023

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Investing in a higher rate world: examining what has worked in the past, plus what the experts think could work today.

Also in this week’s digital magazine: it is one of Terry Smith’s favourite investment metrics but how much does return on capital employed tell you about how a stock will perform?

Plus, a scorecard on UK bank results, why looking at shares trading at 52-week highs or lows can help you spot opportunities and how BYD accelerated past Tesla to become the world’s leading EV producer.

Discover the company benefiting from trading down to unbranded goods and what to expect from Marks & Spencer’s upcoming trading and strategy update.

There are several benefits to drip-feeding cash into the markets

Consumer goods giants suffer volume falls as consumers switch to unbranded alternatives

Peter aims to retire in less than 20 years having recently started his investment journey

There could be second round effects related to the pay agreement struck by unions

Our overriding impression was this could be as good as it gets for industry profitability

Company set to return £850 million to shareholders

Momentum appears to be slowing for this part of the market

Warren Buffett-led entity is a good bellwether for economic conditions across the Atlantic

Surprisingly buying new lows and highs can both be rewarding strategies

Analysing how markets have fared during previous periods of high borrowing costs and what the experts think could be in store today

The company's annual revenues are forecast to top $100 billion in 2024

Companies proven at spending your money wisely warrant close attention

A three-year annualised return of more than 10% represents an impressive start

Precious metal has returned to $2,000 per ounce as stocks sink amid the turmoil

Momentum is building at the high street stalwart under CEO Stuart Machin

Irn-Bru maker is diversifying through acquisitions and looks in really solid shape

UK regulator has little reason to scupper £160 million Euclidian takeover

The data analytics specialist more than merits its premium market valuation

Attention is likely to turn to the race for the White House in the near future

Helping with a question about state support in retirement