David Gillie:  Ya gotta eat, or so goes the theory of consumer staples as a defensive move against a market decline. There’s certainly some logic in that. People don’t stop brushing their teeth or using band aids or give up soap no matter what the market is doing.   Read more…

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Alan Price: Each New Year brings with it a number of questions for investors: Am I investing in the right place? Should I be taking more or less of a risk? Should I have a more diverse portfolio? Read more…

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Martin Hutchinson: With U.S. economic growth on the wane and the European Union (EU) on the brink of collapse, there’s never been a better time to increase your exposure to emerging markets. Read more…

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