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The Budget contains important news for investors, particularly those owning shares in housebuilders and drinks companies, as well as changes to tax benefits and ISA limits. The new issue of Shares has all the important facts.

Digital disruption is affecting many industries as companies and consumers look for cheaper, faster and better services. Discover what's going on and how to invest in game changing companies.

Ever thought about using your home to fund your retirement? This week's Shares debates the pros and cons of using property to fund your golden years.

News

The winners and losers on the stock market from Hammond’s Budget

Housebuilders see biggest fall amid good and bad news for the sector

News

Lower living costs and higher wages centre stage at this year’s Budget

But it’s hard to ignore the gloomier economic outlook

News

What’s going on with Royal Mail?

Talks with unions to continue as company reports better-than-expected interim results

News

Accrol: back and kicking up a stink

Loo rolls-to-industrial wipes maker raises funds and shelves shareholder payout

Great Ideas

Back NCC’s cyber security recovery

Scale of growth potential may not be reflected in forecasts

News

Black Friday to bring further retail woe

Profit margins could be hurt if retailers cut prices to shift goods

Great Ideas

Harwood Wealth Management exceeding great expectations

Buying up IFAs looks like a good business as economies of scale benefit all

News

EasyJet takes advantage of rivals’ struggles

The airline says revenue per seat growth is expected to be higher than anticipated

Great Ideas

Time to top up on Jaywing amid price weakness

Profit warning doesn’t suggest structural problems with the business

Great Ideas

Vodafone surprises with raised guidance

Confidence in payout sustainability strengthens

Great Ideas

Alpha Financial Markets Consulting looks like a winner

This is a great way to play outsourcing growth in the asset management industry

Editor's View

When should you sell an investment?

Important lessons on monitoring your portfolio and making high quality investment decisions

News

Worldwide dividends surge in record high third quarter

New figures from Janus Henderson reveal how companies are being increasingly generous with shareholder rewards

News

New clean energy fund heading to the market with 4.5% yield

It will consider investments in areas such as battery technology and energy storage

News

Ocado growth story turning sour

Sales growth is slowing and margins could come under pressure, warns UBS

News

Boku hopes to make its mark

Loss-making click-to-pay specialist floats on the stock market

Feature

GKN payout faces axe

New leadership looks likely to reset bar after spares fiasco

Week Ahead

Is profit pressure lifting for Trakm8?

Telematics firm hoping to reap past investment rewards

Feature

Five big questions raised by ZPG’s ‘opportunistic’ takeover approach for GoCompare

We take a look at why the proposals were made, rejected and whether a higher price will be offered

Feature

Major cash injection to boost Science in Sport

Online growth, overseas gains and outside bid possibilities among reasons to pocket sports nutrition specialist

Feature

Digital disruption: how to invest in game changing companies

Challenges and investment opportunities are emerging as technology shakes up almost every part of life

Feature

Keystone to become third UK-quoted law firm

It operates in a different way to traditional law firms

Week Ahead

Vetting the recovery at Pets at Home

Retailer to issue half year results on 28 November

Feature

From £1.7bn to £0.1bn in six years

Long-standing shareholders have seen the value of their shares almost wiped out

Personal Finance

What does the rise of ‘unretiring’ mean for pension planning?

We look at why individuals are no longer conforming to traditional retirement patterns

Feature

Can Premier Oil deal with its debt?

Debt still a major issue despite financial restructuring

Feature

Why do companies buy back shares?

Dividends or buybacks: examining the ways in which a company can spend its excess cash

Feature

Sentiment changing towards bond valuations

New study finds first positive shift in investor mindset towards bonds in more than a year

Funds

The pros and cons of multi-manager funds

Would you pay extra to access an army of fund managers through a single product?

Personal Finance

Can I use my home to fund my retirement?

House prices have soared but a pension still offers the best chance of a comfortable retirement

Under The Bonnet

Why RELX is one of the best companies in the FTSE 100

The professional information and events business is a superb long-term investment