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Magazine - 25 Jun 2020

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Pubs, hotels and other leisure businesses are reopening their doors, but should investors keep their distance? Shares takes a closer look and suggests the stocks to buy and avoid.

Discover the companies left behind in the UK stock market recovery rally and the funds which have significantly outperformed in recent months.

New investment ideas include a thriving US tech company that's much cheaper than its peers, a food business which is in big demand, and an oil and gas stock with lots of big news on the horizon.

Great Ideas

Premier Foods is in a sweet spot as it breathes new life into the business

The Bisto-to-Batchelors maker is in the right place at the right time

Great Ideas

Lam Research is a best in class stock you need to own

The US technology equipment supplier has a great spot in the digital revolution that will require better, faster, cheaper microchips

News

Gear4music is back in a profitable groove

The online musical instruments seller has seen 'exceptionally strong trading' during lockdown

News

Saudi stake-building is no answer to BT's dismal stock performance

Investors need clearer guidance on the real benefit of huge fibre investment

Great Ideas

Buy Touchstone now as it gears up for a big increase in production

There are several upcoming catalysts for the Trinidad oil and gas play following a significant discovery

Great Ideas

Microsoft shares hit new all-time high as it sees little coronavirus impact

Chief executive Satya Nadella said the company has seen two years of digital transformation in two months

News

Has the death of physical retail been over-exaggerated?

Research shows people are missing the in-store experience

News

Federal Reserve sparks record high yield bond issuance

Low interest rates are producing a speculative bubble in high-risk credit

Great Ideas

Fresh pork-to-poultry supplier Cranswick continues to sizzle

Forecast beating results from the quality food producer validate our investment thesis

Great Ideas

Polar Capital's shares are up 10% since we said to buy a week ago

The market's strong recovery since March has resulted in its assets under management climbing back to pre-crisis levels

Russ Mould

US equities may need to prove their independence from the Fed

Pay close attention to a well-known transport index, US small caps and the yield curve

News

Wirecard scandal harks back to dark days of the Neuer Markt

The German payments firm has become the biggest corporate scandal of 2020

Personal Finance

How much does it cost to buy overseas shares?

You need to consider foreign exchange fees and tax charges on dividends

Funds

Five funds beating the market by a significant margin

We reveal outperformers in the UK small caps, Europe ex-UK, Asia ex-Japan, absolute return and strategic bond sectors

Editor's View

AO is the surprise retail winner of 2020

The electrical products seller has finally found some fans after struggling on the market

Feature

Stocks that have failed to recover from coronavirus

Investors tempted to chase perceived bargains must understand the risks

Ask Tom

Will I trigger the MPAA if I buy an annuity?

AJ Bell pensions expert Tom Selby considers the rules for the money purchase annual allowance

Feature

Pubs, hotels and leisure stocks: should you keep your distance?

We look at the challenges facing the sector and pick four potential winners (and one loser)

Your Questions Answered

What are the tax implications for ETFs compared to mutual funds?

We help with a query on the differences between types of passive product

First-time Investor

What are shares and how do you make money from them?

We go back to the basics of what share ownership really means

Feature

Emerging markets: Views from the experts

Three things the Franklin Templeton Emerging Markets Equity team are thinking about today

Feature

How emerging markets are becoming more middle class

Despite a hit from coronavirus, people in the developing world are still expected to get richer

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