David Stevenson

Buying into the world’s leading specialist insurance market is a risky business – and you need a big initial investment. But the rewards can be highly lucrative. David Stevenson reports.

You should still steer well clear of banks, says David Stevenson. But there are some real gems elsewhere in the sector. And one in particular looks very attractive.

Big investors have been piling in to commercial property recently. But you shouldn’t follow suit, says David Stevenson. There’s a much better way to profit. Here, he explains how.

As the global economy has slowed and energy demand has fallen, the price of coal has collapsed. But it is by no means a fuel of the past, says David Stevenson. Here, he explains how to profit from coal’s bright future.

Warren Buffett has invested $80m in a South Korean mining project. David Stevenson looks at what’s got the world’s most famous investor so excited, and asks whether you should follow suit.

The strong yen has hammered the Japanese stock market to a 28-year low. With stocks so cheap, now looks like a promising time to buy in. David Stevenson explains why, and looks at the best ways to invest.

This year, ‘Tax Freedom Day’ falls on 29 May. But it will be nearly another month before you’ve paid your full share of government costs. David Stevenson explains what it all means for you, and how you can fight back.

The price of copper can reveal where the global economy is heading next, says David Stevenson. Here he looks at what ‘the smartest metal in the world’ is saying now, and where that leaves you as an investor.

British farmland prices have almost trebled in the last decade. And unlike residential property prices, they’re still rising. So have we hit the peak, or is buying farmland still a good idea? David Stevenson picks one way to profit whatever happens.

As the world strives to satisfy its hunger for edible oils and biofuels, demand for palm oil is outstripping supply. And it is likely to stay that way for several years, says David Stevenson. Here, he picks the best way to invest in this booming commodity.

One commodity has a good record of forecasting the stock markets. And the message it’s sending now is clear. David Stevenson explains what it is, and how you can protect your investments.

Commercial property has rallied since plunging from the highs of 2007. But the recovery is faltering – and now’s not the time to be buying back in. David Stevenson explains why, and picks a much more attractive play on the sector.

Expensive stock markets and dangerously upbeat investor consensus are a sure-fire recipe for a sell-off, says David Stevenson. That’s when the bears can make their move.

A risk that many investors have forgotten about could be about to come back and bite us, says David Stevenson. Here, he looks at the threat rising food prices pose to global markets, and what you can do about them.

Despite stockmarkets celebrating the latest Greek bail-out, Greece is still bust, says David Stevenson. And when the reality hits, gold will really take off.

If war does break out between the West and Iran, the effect on the world economy will be disastrous. David Stevenson picks a stock that should help protect your wealth should the worst happen.

Canada may have breezed through the Great Recession, but it didn’t escape the global house price mania. Now its property bubble may be about to burst. And that presents opportunities for canny investors to profit. David Stevenson explains how.

Markets may be weary of hearing about Greece, but it is still a serious threat to Europe’s financial stability. And time is running out. David Stevenson explains how you can protect your wealth against a default.

One of the world’s key leading economic indicators – the Baltic Dry Index – has tumbled by 60% in the past month alone. Is there a simple explanation, or do we need to be worried about it? David Stevenson investigates.

Australia has one of the biggest house-price bubbles in the world. And it’s about to burst, says David Stevenson. Here, he explains how you can cash in.

This tech stock is out of favour with investors. But it’s exactly the sort of solid defensive stock to buy in today’s tricky market, says David Stevenson. And right now, it’s downright cheap.

Financial stocks have taken a pounding since the economic crisis began. So investors are rightly nervous about them. But there are now some great bargains around, says David Stevenson.

The latest US unemployment figures are good news for America’s economy and stock markets, says David Stevenson.

It’s been a tough Christmas for Britain’s retailers. Things won’t get any easier – indeed, it could be the worst year since 2008. However, says David Stevenson, the fear surrounding the sector has left at least one high street stalwart looking cheap.

Traded Life Policy Investments (TLPIs) or ‘death bonds’ are a bet on when someone will die. If that wasn’t bad enough, they’re high-risk too, says David Stevenson.

Dividend cuts may sound like bad news. But they can actually signal the perfect time to buy. Here, David Stevenson tips one sector hit by cuts that still offers inflation-beating returns and great value.

The number of Americans signing on for the first time has fallen. But what does that mean for stocks? David Stevenson explains.

The latest US unemployment figures have come in much better than expected. David Stevenson explains what that means for stocks.

While most European governments are mired in recession and debt, one country has its finances under control and is enjoying healthy growth. David Stevenson explains how to invest in Europe’s economic success story.

Don’t be fooled by today’s big rally. European’s banks are still in big trouble – they’re fast running out of cash. That means more bad news for the sector’s shareholders, says David Stevenson.

With the economy still precarious, defensive blue-chip stocks are looking ever more attractive. And they don’t come much safer than utilities. David Stevenson tips the best stocks to buy now.

With the West’s economies stagnating, hopes are resting on China to keep the global economy going. But China has troubles of its own, says David Stevenson.

Germany is having trouble selling its bonds. And if the markets are turning their backs on Germany, what does that mean for the rest of the eurozone? David Stevenson explains.

American unemployment data can give an indication of where the US stock markets are going. The latest figures suggest stocks could be heading for a rally, says David Stevenson. But can it last?

Iran is once again in the dock accused of building an atomic bomb. Is a pre-emptive strike the only way to curtail Iran’s nuclear ambitions? Or is there a better way? David Stevenson reports.

The big energy suppliers tend to be unpopular with consumers. But for shareholders, it’s a different story, says David Stevenson. Here, he picks two good value energy stocks to pick up now.

The retail sector is in big trouble. But there are still opportunities out there. David Stevenson picks one good-value retail stock for your portfolio.

This Lloyd’s-listed insurer has a strong balance sheet, is raking in new business and is offering a yield of nearly 7%. It’s one to snap up now, says David Stevenson.

After looking like a disaster zone for years, Britain’s commercial property sector has been picking up recently. But don’t be fooled into getting back in, says David Stevenson. There are better bets elsewhere.

Italy must pay almost 5% more than Germany to plug its budget hole. For how much longer can this go on?

Insurers have been unfairly marked down as toxic financial stocks. But they are in much better shape than banks, says David Stevenson, and there are bargains to be had in the sector. Here, he picks one cheap, high-yielding insurer to buy now.

Oil and gas companies dominate the FTSE index. But for investors, bargains are hard to find. So which one should you buy? David Stevenson picks Europe’s best value oil share.

No matter how bad the economy gets, people will always need healthcare. Britain’s pharmaceutical sector has great growth potential and the best stocks are cheap. David Stevenson explains which shares to buy now.

After a grim few years there are signs of life in Britain’s commercial property market, says David Stevenson. But can they be trusted and what’s the best way to profit from the sector?

Canada’s economy has weathered the global slowdown better than most. But that doesn’t mean it’s a safe haven for your money. David Stevenson explains why Canada is more vulnerable than it might look.

Yet more British people are jobless and inflation is rising – that means the Misery Index is on the up. David Stevenson explains what this means for investors and tips one share that should beat the squeeze.

British satellite broadcaster BSkyB has enjoyed a surge in sales recently. But now isn’t the time to buy. David Stevenson explains why investors should look elsewhere.

‘Profiteering’ British energy suppliers are in the firing line again. But like it or not, our gas and electricity bills aren’t going to fall in the near future. And buying these stocks is still the best way to hedge against that. David Stevenson explains why.

China’s economy may be slowing, but its currency can be seen as a safe haven. With China still set to do better than most of the rest of the world, the renminbi should rise in both favourable and unfavourable markets. So should you pile into a currency fund? David Stevenson investigates.

The latest unemployment numbers from the US look encouraging, dropping to their lowest since mid-August. So what does that mean for US stock markets? David Stevenson explains.

Alcoa, the aluminium giant which kicks off America’s corporate earnings season, has seen its latest profits plummet. David Stevenson examines what this signals for the US economy.

The US has traditionally been a poor place to find decent dividends. But that might be about to change. David Stevenson explains why, and picks two stocks to add to your watch list.

The most expensive funds are not necessarily the best performing. But how do you know which are the best value? David Stevenson explains what the priciest fund managers don’t want you to know.

The Bank of England thinks inflation will slip back as food and fuel prices start to fall. But the bad news is that ‘core’ inflation is rising faster than CPI inflation, says David Stevenson.