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MoneyWeek is a weekly magazine that enables you to become a better-informed, smarter investor and enjoy the rewards of managing your money with confidence. Week-in, week-out we'll guide you through the financial world as it changes, alerting you to all the opportunities to profit and dangers to avoid, as they appear. Income strategies, rising-star companies, the best funds and trusts, clever ways to preserve your wealth during market turmoil... you will get the best ideas from the sharpest financial minds and investing professionals in Britain.

From the editor-in-chief...

Japan fights the last war with cash splurge

Gas prices cool as traders bet on peace deal

Boosting short-term borrowing

A good year for the FTSE

Viewpoint

■ US stocks are eye-wateringly expensive

Netflix shops for films • The streaming giant is keen to take over Warner Bros. Discovery, which could change Hollywood’s balance of power. Matthew Partridge reports

Barrick Mining to spin off its gold assets

Self-help at DIY group Kingfisher

MoneyWeek’s comprehensive guide to this week’s share tips

A German view

IPO watch

Labour’s high-stakes gamble • A nominally cautious Budget was in reality a crowd-pleaser for their core market. Emily Hohler reports

America seeks regime change in Venezuela

News

The consequences of the Budget • A directionless and floundering government has ducked the hard choices. Simon Wilson reports

The City claims victory in the Brexit wars

City talk

Profiting from pessimism • There was little in the Budget to prop up the UK market. Investors should seize discounts while they still can

I wish I knew what total return was, but I’m too embarrassed to ask

Guru watch

Best of the financial columnists

Money talks

Stellar returns in a shabby structure • Tetragon Financial has performed very well, but there are clear reasons for the huge discount

Activist watch

Short positions... Digital 9 hit by Arqiva stake sale

The infrastructure of trust • Trustpilot is seen as an increasingly essential marketing tool for businesses

How to harness the power of dividends • Dividends went out of style in the pandemic. It’s great to see them back, says Rupert Hargreaves

Go for an investment trust

The reinvention of the high street • The brands that can make shopping and leisure an enjoyable experience will thrive, says Maryam Cockar

Business rates are going up • The chancellor is giving with one hand and taking with another

More support for start-ups

Petty cash... limited companies’ tax hike

Europe’s leading global companies offer long-term growth prospects • A professional investor tells us where he’d put his money. This week: Alexander Darwall, lead portfolio manager, European Opportunities Trust, picks three stocks

Alex

A notorious mercenary is back • Erik Prince, founder of controversial private military group Blackstone, was until recently shunned for pushing the boundaries of legality. The former pariah has re-established himself. Jane Lewis reports

The shy scientist who discovered the secret of life

Five festive markets • The European continent plays host to some of the most beautiful Christmas fairs

Six fabulous festive wines • MoneyWeek’s wine columnist, Matthew Jukes, tips the best tipples for the Christmas table

Nine of the best festive hampers • An indulgent selection of the very finest cheeses, wines, chocolates and puddings for the perfect Christmas

Property • This week: houses with electric-vehicle (EV) charging – from a converted World War II control tower in Tibbermore, Scotland, to a Victorian...