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Magazine - 21 Jun 2018

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Demergers are back in fashion with five companies in the FTSE 350 index each preparing to split into two separately-listed entities. The new issue of Shares looks at how unbundled companies can often outperform their former parent.

Also this week; discover how to overcome three hurdles facing buy-to-let investments. Learn how to track down lost pensions and whether you should consolidate them.

There is an in-depth look at why shares in British American Tobacco have fallen by a third in value in a year. The digital magazine also explores the pains weighing on Indivior and reveals why declining power prices could hurt some renewable energy-related investment trusts.

Great Ideas

Tharisa unveils new growth plans with two acquisitions

The metals miner is setting up shop in Zimbabwe with two exploration/development assets

Great Ideas

Biffa is on the comeback trail

The waste-to-recycling business is recovering from earlier issues and will soon have a new boss

Great Ideas

Aurora is a cracking way to access companies on the mend

The value specialist investment trust more than merits its premium rating

News

New reporting rules could put near-term tech earnings under pressure

Changing the way companies report revenue should encourage greater transparency

Great Ideas

Rolls-Royce spells out cash flow confidence

Aero-engineer in demand as performance targets raised

Russ Mould

Oils and banks remain the key to FTSE 100’s momentum

Pharma/healthcare and miners are also important to the direction of the blue chip UK stock market index

News

Europe’s central bank tightens up monetary policy

The ECB has set the date to stop its programme of quantitative easing. Is the region ready for such a big reversal?

News

Indivior’s shares bruised as a key rival steps up efforts to launch copycat drug

We explain what’s happened at the FTSE 250 company and why analysts think now is the time to buy

News

AVEVA impresses with first full year figures after mega-merger

Engineering software firm shoots the lights out with pro forma profits

Great Ideas

Follow investor B.P. Marsh as it picks financial services winners

The company has a stellar track record and should soon have more cash to deploy

Feature

Air Partner has flown into more attractive valuation territory

The company has suffered a 24% drop in its shares since flagging an accounting error in April

Feature

British American Tobacco shares struggle to fight back after 33% slump

Investors are increasingly worried about the risks facing the cigarette industry

Great Ideas

Calling time on Ascential rally

The company has switched from asset seller to asset buyer which changes the risk profile of the business

Funds

JO Hambro fund celebrates a decade of dynamism

JOHCM UK Dynamic continues to profit from positive corporate change

Personal Finance

Are you spending too little in retirement?

A new study looks at the financial habits of people in later life

Editor's View

Operational gearing can have a nasty impact when things go wrong

Connect is a good example of how low margin companies get in a mess on the smallest drop in revenue

Feature

Where next for the gambling sector after major events in the US and UK?

We take stock of important events which could influence future earnings for gambling companies

Investment Trusts

Power price declines put renewable trusts under pressure

Stifel explains its ‘sell’ ratings on NextEnergy Solar and John Laing Environmental Assets

Investment Trusts

Promising early signs from rebooted investment trust

Aberdeen Diversified Income and Growth has done well in a fairly hostile environment helped by its diversification

Feature

Bookies hoping for World Cup betting bonanza

Online bets could break records during football’s blue ribbon tournament

Feature

Better apart: Why company break-ups can release hidden value and benefit shareholders

Old Mutual, Whitbread, Prudential and Capital & Counties are set to join a growing number of companies splitting in two

Feature

N Brown could slim down through store closures

JD Williams-to-Jacamo brands owner could vacate the high street

Feature

Latest twist in Sky saga as Comcast hunts Fox

Shares in the UK-listed pay-TV firm are trading at a premium to the highest offer on the table

Personal Finance

How to track down lost pensions and should you consolidate them?

Read our checklist for the key issues to consider if you have multiple pensions held across different providers

Personal Finance

How to avoid the buy-to-let crackdown

We look at some of the new hurdles for investors in this market and how to mitigate them