Latest articles by Stephen Connolly
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Don’t write off PayPal shares just yet
Tips PayPal shares have swooned but the company remains a key player in a dynamic sector
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This fintech stock is part of the future of money
Tips Financial technology stocks have sold off in recent months, but companies such as SoFi Technologies offer attractive long-term prospects
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Invest in Mastercard and cash in on credit cards
Tips Payment-processing giant Mastercard is one half of a duopoly, and keeps investing in future growth.
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Four of the best digital healthcare stocks to buy now
Tips Thanks to Covid-19, policymakers and investors have become more aware of the wide array of opportunities in the sector. The good news is that we are at the start of a long-term growth trend, says Stephen Connolly
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Start profiting now from the surging “buy now pay later” financial subsector
Analysis “Buy now, pay later” services are expanding exponentially, driven largely by demographic and social trends. The big payments providers are already paying attention. So should you, says Stephen Connolly
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Activision Blizzard: a cheap play on videogames
Tips Videogame maker Activision Blizzard has been in the news for the wrong reasons lately. But it has a bright future, says Stephen Connolly.
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How to cash in on the fight against cybercrime
Cover Story Cyberattacks are rampant, yet companies and governments have been slow to wake up to the need to bolster their digital security. That spells opportunity for investors in cybersecurity, says Stephen Connolly
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Intuit: an instinct for business
Tips Intuit, the tax and accounting-software firm, is perfectly placed to profit from the spread of self-employment
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An absurdly cheap healthcare stock to buy now
Tips The pandemic has vastly accelerated the shift towards telehealth, making Cigna a long-term buy
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How to buy in to Latin America’s e-commerce boom
Tips MercadoLibre is the region’s Amazon, eBay and PayPal all rolled into one.
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Resideo Technologies: a cheap play on the smart-home revolution
Tips Resideo Technologies, a US maker of smart-home devices, has languished in obscurity since it was spun off from its giant parent
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Oracle – the tech stock with a bright future in the cloud
Tips Oracle, the business-database and software expert, can cash in on one of today’s key technology trends
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Investing in luxury goods: a sector set for years of galloping growth
Cover Story Rising Chinese consumption and the advent of e-commerce are two long-term trends powering the premium-goods industry, says Stephen Connolly. That implies market-beating returns for investors.
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Nvidia: a bet on the future of technology
Tips Graphics-chip specialist Nvidia will profit from big trends ranging from artificial intelligence to robotics.
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Video games’ appeal will last beyond lockdown – here's how to profit
Tips Being cooped up at home has made us far more inclined to play computer games. But this isn’t just a blip. The sector has embarked on a long-term upswing, says Stephen Connolly.
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Secure your portfolio against the warfare of the future
Tips The Covid-19 pandemic is just the latest reminder that traditional military equipment such as jets or aircraft carriers can’t always keep countries safe. The defence sector is changing rapidly, says Stephen Connolly
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How to invest in the companies turning Big Data into big profits
Opinion Data has been described as the “new oil” for the internet era. With new gushers being located every day, how can investors cash in? Stephen Connolly gives his overview of the sector
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How to profit from the shift towards working from home
Cover Story Many of us have been forced to use virtual offices during the lockdown – and will be loath to return to real ones. The virus has accelerated and cemented a long-term trend, says Stephen Connolly.
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Software giant Adobe will keep beating the rest
Tips Adobe is in perfect position to profit from the remote-working revolution, says Stephen Connolly.
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Tech stocks: 5G will live up to all the hype – here's how to invest
Analysis The latest generation of mobile wireless networks – 5G – promises instant connectivity and should accelerate progress in sectors ranging from artificial intelligence to robotic surgery, says Stephen Connolly.
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Investors should drink to Diageo’s growth
Tips The group operates in 180 countries and has just increased its dividend. The shares look cheap too.
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Semiconductors: invest in the future of technology
Tips Semiconductors are a key component of computers. Major growth areas such as artificial intelligence and the “internet of things” will underpin future demand, says Stephen Connolly
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Fintech comes of age: invest in the future of finance
Analysis The financial technology sector covers areas ranging from digital payments in emerging markets to bolstering high-street banks’ crumbling IT infrastructure. Years of strong growth lie ahead, says Stephen Connolly
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Seven stocks to buy to profit as Generation Z comes of age
Tips Keeping an eye on young people’s spending habits can help you identify promising long-term investments, says Stephen Connolly.
