Equities

3 income stocks to replace politically-challenged utility shares

Investing in utility shares has been a popular means for investors to generate a high, dependable income which generally rises…

2 stocks to survive a stock market crash

While the mood among most investors is relatively upbeat at the moment, it is almost inevitable that there will be…

2 defence stocks with dividend appeal

The defence sector has experienced a challenging period since the financial crisis. Cutbacks to military spending have become the norm…

Is Buffett right to choose Coca Cola over Microsoft?

As a UK investor I am mostly interested in UK stocks. However, Master Investor’s focus last month on the US…

How government policy could boost returns for these 2 housebuilders

The UK housebuilding sector has enjoyed a stunning run since the financial crisis. Companies such as Persimmon (LON:PSN) and Taylor…

Why I’d rather buy these 2 gold miners than bitcoin

The rise of bitcoin this year has taken all but its most ardent supporters by surprise. The virtual currency has…

Make a mint with these marvellous microcaps

There is one sub-class of small cap stocks which offer the potential for substantial long-term gains – perhaps more than…

2 recovery shares with income potential

While the FTSE 100 has gained 4% since the start of the year, a number of stocks typically viewed as…

How to invest in the American Dream

If the United States of America did not exist, it would be necessary to create it. For without America, the…

2 of the FTSE 100’s best turnaround stocks

The FTSE 100 may have reached an all-time high this year, but there are still companies which have underperformed. For…