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Stuck for ideas on how to build a portfolio? Shares offers 11 fund suggestions that provide diverse exposure to important geographic territories and sectors.

The digital magazine discusses ways for grandparents to invest for their grandchildren including Junior ISAs and how they match up against bare trusts and Premium Bonds.

There is a debate about Rightmove's dominance of the property portal market and a look at why the average proportion of income paid in tax is falling.

News

Sopheon soars past share price expectations

Innovation software play has seen its share price increase ten-fold in two and a bit years

Great Ideas

Ramsdens’ diversification continues to pay off

Ramsdens is generating plenty of cash flow to back up earnings growth

News

Predator may be first of many to circle Inmarsat

Vulnerable satellites firm is facing possible battle for independence

News

Windows upgrade boon for Computacenter

Organisations set to switch to latest operating system as support for older versions closed down

News

This week’s most important macro stories

The latest on Trump, world trade and the UK economy

News

Profit margin fears dog housebuilders

Some companies continue to report pressure on earnings

Great Ideas

Auto Trader motors ahead as results impress

Car listings site has several options to help grow earnings

Great Ideas

Impax Asset Management continues to thrive

This asset manager just keeps on delivering for its shareholders

Russ Mould

Why the G7 and global trade talks really do matter

Will Trump drain the world of dollar liquidity upon which it is reliant?

Feature

Wealth manager Frenkel Topping is investing for growth

Operating in a market with recurring revenues, this company grows predominately organically

News

Why Playtech’s acquisition of Snaitech is a potential game-changer

Owning the Italian gaming operator gives Playtech a strong position in a market with considerable online growth potential

News

Jurassic-sized expectations for Frontier Developments

There is a lot riding on the company’s latest game being a big hit

Great Ideas

Buy WH Smith for its underappreciated retail strengths

The company is far healthier than you think and has richly rewarded shareholders over the years

Feature

Can Rightmove be unseated from a dominant market position?

Estate agent backed challenger OnTheMarket renews battle with leading player

Feature

Experts believe you could make 25% in a year with Quiz shares

Brand momentum is building at the occasion and dressy casual wear specialist

Personal Finance

High-earners face last chance to net £40,000 annual allowance

And discover why the average proportion of income to be paid in tax is falling

Education

Understanding the different types of stock market announcements

Do you know the different types of RNS news and how each one is relevant?

Feature

Create a portfolio in a flash

Choose from 11 top funds for exposure to important investment themes

Great Ideas

Buy into Meggitt’s upwards share price momentum

Two of its addressable markets are going great guns

Editor's View

Beer seller Fuller’s has no choice but to innovate

Sales of its own-brewed products have stalled amid rising competition

Investment Trusts

The story behind this small cap investment trust’s consistent outperformance

Neil Hermon’s growth at a reasonable price approach is paying dividends for long term shareholders of Henderson Smaller Companies

Under The Bonnet

SimplyBiz looks fascinating on paper... but is it a good investment at the current price?

Linking up financial advisers with product suppliers can be a lucrative business

Feature

Trees, trees and more trees for takeover target Smurfit Kappa

The packaging expert has an underappreciated asset base

Feature

Earnings upgrade joy for retailer Joules

This premium British lifestyle brand has energy for expansion

Feature

Why UK construction figures are not as good as they look

A bounce back from weather disruption could be ‘short-lived’

Personal Finance

The popular ways for grandparents to invest for their grandchildren

Should you go for a Junior ISA, a child’s pension, a bare trust or buy Premium Bonds?