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Magazine - 15 Mar 2018

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It is nearly the end of the tax year which means investors are being urged to use up any remaining ISA allowance. To provide inspiration, the new issue of Shares offers 10 stock ideas aimed at long-term investors.

Also in this week's digital magazine: How to pick an investment trust, dealing with profit warnings, three funds to play Japan and a debate on the future of the UK's power supply.

There is an in-depth look at Rolls-Royce plus articles discussing Aviva's preference share uproar, the countdown for GKN shareholders to vote on Melrose's takeover offer, and what Philip Hammond's Spring Statement means for investors.

Great Ideas

Contract concern hits Alfa Financial

Highly rated stock suffers sharp sell-off

News

Spring Statement reveals (slightly) improved economic picture

UK growth figures upgraded modestly but no significant new policies announced

News

Labour strike risk could lead to higher copper price

The copper industry is no stranger to supply disruptions as workers demand more money

News

Gem Diamonds is on a roll with high quality discoveries

Miner has nearly matched last year’s high quality haul in just three months

Great Ideas

Time to buy small cap beauty Swallowfield

Swoop on personal care-to-beauty products play for growth and income

News

Why is the dollar struggling?

High yields on US treasuries are not translating into currency strength

News

Big fall in London house prices

Which stocks could be affected by weak property market in the capital?

News

Aviva under fire for plan to cancel high-yielding shares

Insurance firm says move could help it return more cash to ordinary shareholders

News

AJ Bell customers given priority access to company’s IPO share offer

Investment platform provider says it is considering a stock market listing later this year or early in 2019

News

An increasing number of investment trust dividend heroes

Quartet of investment trusts have hiked their dividend for over fifty years

Great Ideas

Legal & General benefits from increasing mortality rates

This insurer is a great income and value play

Great Ideas

The easy way to invest in the thriving world of robotics and automation

Now’s the time to buy this specialist exchange-traded fund

Editor's View

How to deal with profit warnings

Most people are likely to experience setbacks with parts of their portfolio at some point in their investing life

Feature

Savannah’s Nigeria deal to deliver dividends

Deal should provide cash flow for shareholder returns and to accelerate development in Niger

Feature

How secure is the UK’s power and what does this mean for shares in UK-listed energy companies?

We look at the stocks which could be affected as the issue of energy security comes to the fore

Week Ahead

Kingfisher to issue full year results on 21 March

Health check on home improvement titan is one for your diary

Funds

Three funds to play a stronger Japanese market

Growing GDP, new corporate governance rules and earnings growth have put this large market back on investors’ radar

Feature

Biffa loses valuable source of income amid ongoing Chinese issue

Export restrictions have put a dent in the waste management group’s earnings

News

Time is running out for GKN shareholders to vote on Melrose takeover offer

Investors have two weeks left to vote on Melrose’s proposal or wait until later this year to vote on a tie-up with Dana

Week Ahead

All eyes on Mitie as it prepares for trading update

Investors will hope there isn’t a repeat of previous troubles

Feature

Kazera Global to remain secretive on tantulum earnings potential

Imminent half year results may disappoint investors hoping to get a handle on production value and tonnage shipped

Week Ahead

Berkeley to respond to housing plans

Housebuilder previously noted April 2018 financial year could see profit peak

Feature

£145m profit gap at building materials group SIG

Its full year results were impacted by a large amount of exceptional items

Feature

Will Sports Direct make a takeover offer for Findel?

Deepening ties with sporting goods colossus augur well for the small cap retailer

Personal Finance

The Government finally gets tough on pension scams

But you still need your wits about you, as we now explain

Investment Trusts

Five easy steps to picking the best investment trusts

We explain how to quickly sift through hundreds of different products to find the best ones suited to your needs

Feature

10 stocks for your ISA

We’ve spotted some great companies that look ideal for long-term investors

Under The Bonnet

Major turning point for Rolls-Royce as its earnings start to improve

Former engineering champion is back on track under CEO Warren East

Feature

Origin Enterprises surprises with strong results in its seasonally quiet period

Operating profit grew by 12.6% in the six months to 31 January 2018

Personal Finance

How to pick an Innovative Finance ISA

Four essential points to consider when choosing this form of tax wrapper