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The rise in the oil price to $70 per barrel represents a major turning point for the oil sector. Shares explains what it means for companies like BP and Royal Dutch Shell, plus why it could be good news for the supply chain and many popular income funds.

Something's just happened with US Treasury yields to suggest a potential correction in the US stock market is looming. The new issue of Shares explains what's going on.

Also in this week's digital magazine: why many funds cost more than you thought; a step-by-step guide to rights issues; and a look at how the Sandwich Generation is coping with financial pressures.

Great Ideas

We have increased confidence in DP Eurasia to thrive

Turkey and Russia Domino’s Pizza franchisee is delivering the goods

Great Ideas

Dixons Carphone delivers healthy festive sales

Fresh leadership and robust festive showing are reasons to stay positive on retailer

Great Ideas

Quixant is a super growth selection for your portfolio

There is significant upside potential for gaming controls designer

Editor's View

The underappreciated risk to a strong oil price

While higher commodity valuations are reason to celebrate, just watch out for marginal projects popping up

News

EMIS stung by after-care foul-up

NHS IT systems supplier facing up to £8m in fines

News

Draper backing for cryptocurrency start-up

Venture capital business has impressive returns record

News

Market shock after Dignity unveils radical new pricing structure

Analysts spell out the impact on profit and ability to keep servicing debt

Great Ideas

Take profit after Informa bid for UBM

Take money off the table now after recommended £9bn takeover

Great Ideas

Back cashed-up Taptica’s M&A drive

Acquisitions could help deliver significant earnings upgrades in the coming 12 months

News

Top performing funds are harder to find

Asset manager survey shows fewer names delivering top quartile returns

News

US treasury yields hit highest level since 2014

We explain the significance of this event and why it could signal an imminent US stock market correction

News

Bookies bashed on £2 betting stake cap reports

It could lead to a big hit to earnings for some gambling stocks

Feature

China’s rapid growth fed by mounting debt pile

World’s second largest economy plans to cut 274% debt to GDP ratio

News

Connect crashes on profit warning

Sale of books division in question as acquirer says it can’t finance deal

Feature

Can you make money from investing in outsourcing companies?

The track record of investment returns has been patchy for much of the sector

Funds

Why many funds are more expensive than you thought

New disclosure rules reveal the shocking extent to which managers hide charges

Feature

How rights issues work and the decisions investors need to make

We apply the methodology to Cineworld’s latest fundraise as it asks investors for £1.7bn

Personal Finance

Act fast to boost your Lifetime ISA pot by thousands

You’ve only got until 5 April this year to take advantage of a generous initiative

Week Ahead

Yu set to deliver

12-fold hike in pre-tax profits expected

Feature

Air Partner achieves £6.4m profit one year earlier than expected

The aviation services specialist has smashed profit expectations after stellar trading period

Feature

10 stocks investors are betting to fall in value

Which are the most ‘shorted’ stocks and why is this relevant?

Week Ahead

Euromoney’s paper problem

Surprise raid as part of EU probe ahead of trading update

Feature

Overlooked retailer Quiz has the answers

Winning fast fashion womenswear brand is one for growth portfolios

Week Ahead

Can Domino’s deliver more sales momentum?

The pizza delivery firm had a difficult time in 2017 as rival Pizza Hut was hot on its heels

Feature

CVS surges on sales recovery

Veterinary practices play has renewed spring in its step

Feature

The big oil comeback

The rising price is fantastic for oil firms, service providers and income funds

Feature

90% of Chemring’s pre-tax profit wiped off by exceptionals

While companies and their investors often look at underlying figures to get a sense of the health of the business, it’s important to still consider at one-off items

Personal Finance

Financial planning tips for the Sandwich Generation

How to manage the strain of providing for children and ageing parents

Investment Trusts

Record year for investment trusts securing new cash

The sector raised £11.9bn in new money during 2017, considerably ahead of 2016’s haul

Great Ideas

Why Alliance Pharma is in good health

We remain optimistic on the specialty pharma group’s strong momentum and cash generation