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Some investors have earned a legendary reputation for their stock picking abilities and this week's Shares looks at ways to emulate the likes of Warren Buffett and Jim Slater via certain stocks and funds.

Also this week: what the latest Brexit news could mean for the markets, the small cap asset manager delivering big returns, and three checks to help navigate the US earnings season.

Discover how an open-minded approach to investing can pay off and find out the risks and rewards associated with concentrated funds.

Great Ideas

Rolls-Royce sets sale on marine business

Proceeds of £350m to £400m expected from divestment of loss-making unit

Great Ideas

Why we remain fans of Volution

Company unveils latest bolt-on deal ahead of full year update

Great Ideas

Alpha Financial Markets Consulting success is no surprise

This company’s client list and its global footprint suggests there is plenty of upside to come

News

Stocks super charged by electric vehicle plans

Government is ramping up its efforts in an attempt to drive down emissions

Great Ideas

World Cup boost for retail winner JD Sports

Finish Line deal and World Cup boost among the reasons to re-visit the sportswear star turn

Great Ideas

Buy Anglo American for cheap shares, good dividend and break-up potential

The FTSE 100 miner has hidden value which could soon be realised

Great Ideas

Miton pushes on with a great performance

This small cap asset management specialist is doing really well

News

TalkTalk buyout rumours emerge as chairman ups stake close to 30%

Telecoms firm’s share price has collapsed from 400p levels in three years

News

What the latest Brexit news means for markets and investors

High profile departures from the cabinet follow Chequers agreement

News

Echostar walks away but Inmarsat still in play, say analysts

US firm Dish not barred by ‘put up or shut up’ takeover panel rules

Editor's View

Why keeping an open mind can make you a better investor

Make sure that investing in what you know doesn’t close your mind to other opportunities

Russ Mould

Three quick ways to measure the second-quarter results season in America

What are the latest earnings reports from US companies telling us?

News

Sunny weather and England’s top World Cup performance hits holiday bookings

During the England vs. Panama showdown direct bookings fell 9%

Under The Bonnet

Ferrari’s share price race is still in top gear

This is a scarce, high quality, non-cyclical growth stock, argue analysts

Personal Finance

Understanding Vanguard LifeStrategy funds and how they work

We take a look at the competition for this popular series of funds and how recent criticisms of them stack up

Feature

Will the CYBG tie-up with Virgin Money be any match for the big banks?

The re-emergence of consolidation in the banking space is not just a matter of necessity

Feature

The guru playbook: How to apply the same strategies as Warren Buffett and other famous investors

We reveal a range of stocks and funds that have the right characteristics sought by four well-known investors

Feature

Eve Sleep’s nightmare update

Management missteps, weaker big ticket spend and hot competition slow progress at the premium memory foam mattress seller

Investment Trusts

SLI Property shrugs off property market concerns with new spending spree

The 5% yielding investment trust has a simple approach to property investing

Feature

Investors dismiss Cambridge Analytica scandal to drive Facebook shares to new record

Share price breaks through $200 mark for first time; IPO was at $38

Feature

Is there still a place for bonds in your portfolio?

We debate whether fixed income assets are still a useful diversification tool

Feature

Greene King sells extra 500,000 pints as World Cup fever takes hold

The pub operator says the beer was flowing more than usual during the England vs. Panama match

Feature

Investors head for the exits

£1.2bn withdrawn from UK equity funds in May as clock towards Brexit ticks

Personal Finance

The retirement investing mistakes that could cost you dear

Some common errors people make when planning for post-work life

Education

The A to Z of fund share classes

We look at some popular funds to explain what different letters mean for retail investors

Funds

How diversified do funds really need to be?

Focusing purely on how concentrated funds are in certain sectors is not always helpful