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Are you looking for winning companies on the market? The new issue of Shares reveals stocks that have beaten a major index for more than a decade and discusses the attributes that make them exceptional businesses.

Also this week: Chinese economic data shock, the recruitment sector provides an important economic indicator and infrastructure funds are back in favour amid takeover activity.

Shares discusses when investors should consider taking profits. There is a guide to understanding property-related inheritance tax rules; and a debate on whether fund managers looking after multiple products are over-worked.

News

Brexit rebellion averted

May survives for now amid continuing ructions over EU exit

Great Ideas

A £20m cash injection gives Marlowe power to do more deals

Small cap safety expert takes advantage of a strong share price to raise new money

Great Ideas

Grab a 6.2% yield with touchscreen engineer Zytronic

Bullet-proof balance sheet limits downside and secures generous payout

News

Act now to take advantage of a superb buying opportunity in ASOS shares

Global fashion store remains an exciting long-term growth pick

Great Ideas

DP Eurasia still tasty despite currency issues weighing on share price

We continue to have faith in the Domino’s Pizza master franchise owner for Turkey and Russia

News

What do recruiters’ results tell us about the global economy?

Latest updates from the staffers suggest a positive outlook

Great Ideas

Accesso eyes festivals queue-busting opportunity

Shares have soared 60% since we said a buy a year ago

News

What investment trusts’ first half performance tells us about the markets

We look at some of the standout performers including Scottish Mortgage and Monks

Great Ideas

Gamma Communications raises the bar again

Forecasts raised as telecoms technology designer proves reputation

News

Disappointing Chinese data inflates trade war fears

Yet a longer-term shift from export to domestic consumption driven growth could be positive for Chinese stocks

Great Ideas

Recent investments should make Gear4Music a stronger business

Snap up the musical instruments retailer amid a rare moment of share price weakness

Editor's View

Should all companies and funds be forced to broadcast AGMs online?

Having digital access would be a convenient way to engage with more investors

Personal Finance

New inheritance tax break could save you £140,000 - but how does it work?

We explain how to make the most of a new tax break and avoid being caught out by some tricky conditions

Russ Mould

How to respond to any potential sterling crisis

We look at how politics can act as a major influence on the direction of the UK’s currency

Feature

Takeover activity means infrastructure funds are back in demand

Bid for John Laing Infrastructure is acting as a catalyst for renewed sector interest

Funds

Can a fund manager perform to the best of their abilities if they have to run multiple funds?

We consider the risks of using a fund manager whose services are needed in many different places

Personal Finance

Should you stick with your auto-enrolment default fund?

New research finds a large variation in performance

Feature

The big decision: take profits or run your winners?

We examine the thought process for crystallising gains when some of your investments are going well

Investment Trusts

Why it’s all about yield for Merchants Trust

Its fund manager argues against focusing on dividend growth in the quest for income

Feature

10-year growth winners

Exceptional stocks that consistently beat the market

Investment Trusts

How refinancing debt could unlock more dividends and value for investment trusts

Many trusts carry the legacy of long-term borrowings secured at comparatively high rates of interest

Under The Bonnet

Crunch time for Sirius Minerals as it tries to secure $3bn

The aspiring potash miner still needs to secure more offtake deals in order to satisfy the banks