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Magazine - 01 Mar 2018

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Have you used up your £20,000 annual ISA allowance? With only five weeks left before the deadline, the new issues of Shares offers 10 fund ideas for your ISA, aimed at investors with different appetites for risk.

Want to know how the market reacted to the latest set of financial results from FTSE 100 companies? Shares reveals how 10 companies performed versus market expectations including Lloyds, HSBC, Glencore, Persimmon and RSA.

The digital magazine also reveals why it takes longer to buy and sell a fund versus stocks, ETFs and investment trusts. It also discusses the pros and cons of moving SIPP provider and how long it can take.

Great Ideas

Croda’s focus on premium and fast growing niches pays off

The company has delivered strong sales and benefited from currency fluctuations

News

Virgin Money results beat forecasts but doubts over ability to perform

One of the darlings among the challenger banks, Virgin Money impresses again

Great Ideas

Get smart Chinese exposure with bargain-priced investment trust

Fidelity China Special Situations looks very interesting at the current price

News

Lithium miner Bacanora prepares for substantial fundraise

The small cap wants to raise $450m to fund construction of a mine in Mexico

Great Ideas

Johnson Service can still clean up

A company that shows the power of scale in the laundry service sector

News

Greggs’ nourishing performance

Sales continue to rise at the cash generative bakery food-on-the-go retailer

News

How did investors react to the latest batch of FTSE 100 results?

We look at the market reaction to results from banks, miners, insurers, airlines and more

News

Will there be a bidding war for Sky?

Comcast swoops with offer which trumps Murdoch bid

Personal Finance

Scottish income tax overhaul - how will it affect your pension?

We look at the changes facing Scottish taxpayers from April

News

RIT Capital Partners reveals stellar gains since 1988’s flotation

£10,000 invested in 1988 would now be worth £330,000

News

Triple Point eyes listing upgrade and £200m new cash

The investment trust has outlined its next steps

News

IntegraFin to be valued at c£650m at IPO

The owner of the Transact IFA platform looks like a candidate for the FTSE 250 in the near future

News

Threads expert Coats impresses on margins and profit guidance

Shares rally after impressive full year results statement

Great Ideas

Rare chance to buy FTSE 100 superstar RELX at a discount

Quality stock going cheap with publishing fears overdone

Editor's View

Calm before the next stock market storm?

Some experts believe we could get another market correction this year

News

Productivity growth hits its highest rate since the financial crisis

More productivity could accelerate interest rate hikes and wage growth

Feature

All change for AA as dividends are cut and new strategic plan announced

It is looking for a fresh start after disappointing investors since floating in 2014

Feature

Half of all investment trusts now pay dividends every three months

Regular dividends will appeal to anyone who wants to earn an income from the stock market

Feature

10 funds for your ISA

We offer ideas for investors with different appetites for risk

Feature

Logistics group Xpediator enjoys 81% share price rise in six months

The freight management firm is benefiting from organic and acquisitive growth

Feature

Tlou Energy enjoys big Botswana resource boost

Company outlines ambitious targets for the remainder of 2018

Feature

Asset manager Phoenix to put its stamp on Stanley Gibbons

Value-focused fund manager throws rare coins-to-stamps retailer a lifeline

Investment Trusts

Brunner shakes off debt and share overhang distractions

Global investment trust looks re-energised with plenty of investment ideas

Week Ahead

Can NHS referrals at Spire recover?

The company struggled after a clampdown on NHS doctors referring patients for treatment

Week Ahead

McCarthy & Stone faces ground rents challenge

New policy could have material impact on specialist housebuilder

Feature

Hotel Chocolat revenue, earnings and profit all rise 15%

High end chocolatier serves up consistent growth across key metrics

Funds

Welcome to the ‘fundraising’ fund which invests when companies need cash

MFM UK Primary Opportunities offers retail investors a way into many cut-price fundraisings

Feature

Genie is magic for Trakm8

Vehicle diagnostic tool promises demand boost for telematics supplier

Feature

Why does it take so long to buy and sell a fund?

We explain the different experience when buying or selling funds versus stocks, investment trusts and ETFs.

Personal Finance

Is it worth moving SIPP provider and how long does it take?

Switching isn’t easy but it could result in a more fruitful investment experience