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The first Government bonuses are now being paid into Lifetime ISA accounts, leaving many investors wondering what to do with their free money. The latest issue of Shares offers 10 investment ideas based on different scenarios to help achieve home buying or retirement goals.

Are you a shareholder in Sainsbury's, Sky, Shire or Whitbread? Shares looks at the key points regarding their merger, takeover and demerger news.

Also this week: why every investor should monitor bond yields; how to avoid running out of money in retirement; and will infrastructure trusts come back into favour?

Great Ideas

Nexus Infrastructure hit by contract delays

Services group suffers as utilities installation arm held up by third parties

News

XP Power eyes new acquisition push

High power/voltage technologies would broaden range and end markets

News

Re-rating potential for stocks with large pension deficits

New study reveals scale of retirement funding black holes

Feature

BP’s big profit beat

Who won the battle of the oil majors?

Great Ideas

More Great Ideas updates

We explain the recent developments behind three our of top investment selections

Great Ideas

Bumper dividend for U and I

Property regeneration specialist posts record results and doubles payout

Great Ideas

So many reasons to invest in Cineworld now

The cinema operator’s shares are cheap and it looks like a blockbuster year for film releases

Feature

Activist emerges with 5% stake in Satellite Solutions

Improvement in cash flow and shareholder returns likely to be targeted

News

The stories behind a surge in UK corporate activity

We examine four big developments affecting Sainsbury’s, Shire, Sky and Whitbread

Great Ideas

Synthomer delivers strong trading in US and Europe

We are confident the company will benefit from higher demand

Feature

Massive investor demand for Good Doctor digital health IPO

200-times oversubscribed flotation for digital health platform

Great Ideas

Irish economic strength is music to the ears of Dalata Hotel

Profit is growing and it should soon start paying dividends

Feature

Exploration success gives another boost to Rainbow

It is confident of proving up more exploration ground to extend its mine life

Week Ahead

BT might be ready to sacrifice dividend growth

Telecoms giant could unveil big reveal alongside results

Editor's View

Why all investors cannot afford to ignore bond yield movements

This year has seen important signals which could spell trouble for your investment portfolio

Funds

Sustainable investing is hitting the mainstream

The theme is finally emerging from the relative shadows to make a big impact

Investment Trusts

Will infrastructure funds come back into favour?

Political threats, failed IPOs and highly competitive market for asset acquisitions have taken the shine off the sector

Personal Finance

How a stock market downturn could hit your retirement plans

We discuss this situation and what you can do about it

Russ Mould

Which equity sectors are hot (and cold) as the markets head into summer?

We drill into the numbers to spot trends in the market

Week Ahead

Get ready for next UK interest rate decision

Chances of rate hike seen as diminished after soft growth figures

Feature

Mortgage lending slump in March

Release from UK finance adds to picture of declining consumer confidence

Personal Finance

How to avoid running out of money in retirement

What to do before and during retirement to preserve and grow your wealth

Week Ahead

Can TUI continue its decent progress?

The tour operator is set to issue half year results on 9 May

Feature

It’s bonus time: How to start investing your free Lifetime ISA money

10 investment ideas to take help you save up for your first home or a good time once you turn 60