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MoneyWeek Roundup: Steer clear of Facebook
04 Feb 2012 9:25 am James McKeigue highlights the best pieces from the MoneyWeek team, including: why you should steer clear of Facebook; why we shouldn't start printing money; and the Falkland's oil bonanza.
Seeking income? Try these four preference shares
03 Feb 2012 5:51 pm With stock markets so volatile, preference shares are a great way to gain income and cut down on risk, says Phil Oakley. Here, he tips four top preference shares to buy now.
The best assets to own as Europe breaks up
03 Feb 2012 3:47 pm The markets are the ultimate regulator. And soon they'll call time on Europe's unscrupulous politicians. Bengt Saelensminde explains how to protect your wealth when all hell breaks loose.
Gold: The best money
03 Feb 2012 3:23 pm Gold protects you whether you're right or you're wrong, says Bill Bonner.
I?m getting ready for a break-out in the euro
03 Feb 2012 12:59 pm John C Burford went bullish on the euro in January. And his target's now been reached. So what should traders do now?
BT: a cheap stock with a secure dividend
03 Feb 2012 11:40 am BT is still great value despite the telecoms stock reporting falling sales, says Phil Oakley - and it comes with a tidy dividend to put away.
The secret driver behind gold?s rampant bull market
03 Feb 2012 9:17 am Gold's recent meteoric rise has been fuelled by a factor investors may have overlooked. Matthew Partridge explains what's really driving the gold price.
Europe stuck on life support
03 Feb 2012 9:00 am The EU - bar Britain and the Czech Republic - has agreed to stricter fiscal measures. But the survival of the euro still hangs in the balance.
US house prices remain in slump
03 Feb 2012 9:00 am Another wave of foreclosures looms over America, tempering any hope of the housing market assisting economic recovery.
Shares in focus: Can SSE keep growing dividends?
03 Feb 2012 8:16 am SSE has a fantastic record of growing dividends. But are the energy supplier's glory days now over? Phil Oakley investigates.