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New tariffs on wine exported from Europe to the United States are being threatened by President Trump in the New Year – with fears of the tax being as high as 100 per cent. Yet despite concerns over the impact such a move could have on wine prices, there are still plenty of opportunities for those … Read more

JEFF PRESTRIDGE: Could latest investment star Nick Train’s runaway funds hit the buffers? By Jeff Prestridge for The Mail on Sunday Published: 22:01 GMT, 28 December 2019 | Updated: 22:01 GMT, 28 December 2019 Nick Train has had two of his company’s five funds downgraded by scrutineer Morningstar Nick Train is the latest ‘star’ investment … Read more

What a momentous year 2019 has been! Almost the entire year was dominated by incessant wrangling over Brexit.  Politicians prevaricated and the country suffered. The uncertainty lifted just in time to give markets a pre-Christmas boost.  The road ahead may be tough but, at least with Boris Johnson, there is a determined driver at the wheel. … Read more

MIDAS SHARE TIPS: What a lifesaver! Health tester Renalytix gives investors a 50% boost By Joanne Hart for The Mail on Sunday Published: 22:01 GMT, 28 December 2019 | Updated: 22:01 GMT, 28 December 2019 Tips for the year apart, one of our top performers of 2019 was healthcare company Renalytix. The shares were recommended … Read more

In the hope of helping readers to a more prosperous new year we have asked our Three Wise Men of the stock market to give us their share tips for 2020. Each has given a recommendation for brave investors who are prepared to take a risk, and one for the cautious. As for last year’s … Read more

Competition authority makes probe into Amazon’s Deliveroo investment over ‘serious concerns’ about price A Deliveroo spokesman said it would co-operate ‘closely’ with the CMA  The CMA had warned that Amazon’s investment raised ‘serious concerns’ The main players in food delivery services are Just Eat, Uber Eats and Deliveroo By Matt Oliver For The Daily Mail … Read more

Post-election Boris bounce adds £120billion to UK stocks with the FTSE 100 climbing for 11 consecutive days Kerstin Braun: ‘It’s unlikely a trade deal will be decided until the end of 2020  The Tories are widely seen as the most business-friendly option in UK politics The FTSE 100 has risen for 11 consecutive days, including … Read more

The gold price went on a winning streak in 2019, sparking optimism that it could top the year high of $1,557 again next year. Interest rate cuts in the US and elsewhere are making gold more attractive to investors, who see it as a store of wealth and hedge against inflation as well as a … Read more

More dismay for savers as another fund star sees value of firm plummet By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 23:00 GMT, 22 December 2019 | Updated: 23:00 GMT, 22 December 2019 The value of an investment fund run by a star City manager focusing on small firms has plunged by 60 per cent … Read more

CASH IN THE ATTIC: Board games are dusted off at this time of year and old sets can be worth good money By Toby Walne for The Mail on Sunday Published: 12:27 GMT, 22 December 2019 | Updated: 12:27 GMT, 22 December 2019 Every week we give the low-down on the value of forgotten treasures … Read more

JLEN ENVIRONMENTAL ASSETS: The green investment trust that’s delivered 39% to investors over three years By Jeff Prestridge for The Mail on Sunday Published: 23:59 GMT, 21 December 2019 | Updated: 09:16 GMT, 22 December 2019 As its name implies, investment trust JLEN Environmental Assets invests in eco-friendly businesses. But it does not buy shares … Read more