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The FTSE 100 has slipped back after posting record highs. This pause for breath creates an opportunity to take the temperature of the markets and determine if the UK's flagship index is likely to turn higher to set new records or a correction is in store. We look at the key charts and ask the experts to get the inside track.

Also this week: how National Grid could help you beat inflation, why Hollywood Bowl has bowled over the market and how to play Russia through funds ahead of the country's hosting of the football World Cup next month.

Find out how the long-term returns from low-cost airlines EasyJet and Ryanair compare and discover what a FTSE 100 pension surplus could mean for you. All this plus a bonus Spotlight supplement packed with small cap content.

News

Former CEO looks to topple Stobart chairman

Future looks uncertain for executive as shareholders challenge his re-election

Great Ideas

Electrocomponents is raising the bar

First acquisition in two decades reflects the increasing confidence of management

Great Ideas

Dixons Carphone’s profits are lacking spark

New boss Baldock carries out classic ‘kitchen sinking’ exercise in maiden market missive

News

Royal Mail analyst fears are overdone

Broker Berenberg paints a pessimistic picture - but we are not convinced

Great Ideas

Why Buffett might appreciate Proactis value

Procurement and analytics platform has impressive underlying charms

News

Why Homebase sale is such good news for Kingfisher

Aussie retail conglomerate’s DIY disaster is supportive for Kingfisher

Great Ideas

Quixant forecasts raised to underline our bullish view

Shares back on growth trajectory after market sell-off

Great Ideas

Restore shredded on mixed update

Document management business remains confident in full year forecasts

Great Ideas

Ibstock out in the cold on weather-related weakness

Brick maker suffers ‘Beast from the East’ related hit

News

Europe hit by renewed political instability

Political turmoil in Italy heightens euro break up fears

Editor's View

What Apple’s latest earnings release can tell you about quality companies

Having a large installed base from which you derive recurring revenue can be a marker of a strong business

Feature

What Intertek’s revenue rally means for its premium rating

This global quality assurance company passes a lot of tests but does it fall down on valuation?

News

National Grid recommits to dividend growth promise

Shares in utility could help you beat inflation

Funds

There are more attractions to Russia this year than the World Cup

While it may not win popularity contests, there are some great fundamentals in its markets

Feature

Oil sector gushing with cash

Barclays sees the European sector on course to deliver excess free cash flow for the first time in a decade

Feature

Young’s enjoys soaring cocktail sales

... and it declares 21st year of consecutive dividend growth

Feature

Mothercare’s missed opportunity

Stricken maternity products specialist could have struck a deal four years ago

Feature

Hollywood Bowl is proving to be a superb investment

Performance has been flawless since it joined the stock market in 2016

Feature

EasyJet vs Ryanair: Which shares could have made you richer?

We explore EasyJet and Ryanair’s latest trading as they pursue different growth strategies

Investment Trusts

Delivering something different for investors

Investment trust offers exposure to a range of diverse asset classes in one neat package

Personal Finance

FTSE 100 pension schemes move into surplus

But are members of defined benefit schemes safer?

Feature

FTSE Health check. Can it go higher?

Your checklist to assess the health of the market

Russ Mould

Why investors will be hoping transport stocks pick up steam in the second half of 2018

Various transportation indices can tell you a lot about the state of the world

Personal Finance

Pension tips for the self-employed

From choosing a pension to making contributions, we reveal how to prepare for retirement