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Equities are off a little in early trading as investors have a lot to digest

This veterinary services provider offers a good defence against an economic downturn, improving margins and long-term structural growth prospects

Almost three years on, the company is still struggling with its HP acquisition

While the near-term picture is more challenging, the vehicle safety testing group is benefiting from rising regulation and the push towards autonomous cars

The Edinburgh-based investment platform trades at a small fraction of its larger peers – and undeservedly so

Covid-19 and the ascent of MMT has strengthened the case to look overseas for investment opportunities

Passive routes into technology, health and other specialist themes

Formed through the 2018 merger of Praxair and Linde AG, the industrial gases giant offers defensive protection against a downturn and a way to tap into the hydrogen revolution

The housebuilder's weaker operating margins make it more exposed to a downturn in house sales prices

A near-term hit from Covid-19 should not belie the company’s longer-term ambitions