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Shares argues now is the time to invest in housebuilding companies because so much bad news has already been priced into their shares. It analyses the sector and looks at companies' ability to keep paying very generous dividends.

Also this week: what recruitment companies are telling us about the UK jobs markets, new headwinds for the gambling sector, and eight ways to invest in the water industry.

Discover how cash back sites can supplement your income, learn about different investing styles and explore how convertible bonds work.

News

What Theresa May’s historic Brexit defeat means for markets

All outcomes remain possible with the UK’s scheduled exit from the UK just weeks away

News

Gambling stocks under pressure on threat of further regulatory clampdown

Two developments in the UK and US have weighed on shares in betting companies this year

News

Updates from recruiters imply resilient UK jobs market ahead of Brexit

Hays, PageGroup and Robert Walters provide insight into UK recruitment activity

Great Ideas

Eland update reinforces expectations for big production growth in 2019

Nigerian oil producer has exciting plans for the year ahead

News

BooHoo, JD Sports, Flybe and other recent news

We look at some of the key announcements and share price movers over the past week

Russ Mould

Big deals mean gold may still have lustre

M&A involving gold miners has put the spotlight back on the precious metal

Great Ideas

Buy BAE Systems for steady growth and tasty dividends at an attractive price

Shares in the defence firm look oversold, so buy now ahead of a potential big share price catalyst in February

Great Ideas

Why C&C remains a tasty portfolio tipple

Premium drinks play is making positive progress on all fronts

Great Ideas

Yet more earnings upgrades fail to ignite Marlowe’s share price

The fire and safety expert has bought a company which is set to drive a large uplift to earnings

Great Ideas

Fidelity European Values is just the ticket for current market conditions

Value is back in fashion and this investment trust is a great way to access quality stocks

Great Ideas

Will EI Group pay a special dividend after selling 370 pubs?

Asset disposals help fuel upwards momentum in the pub company’s share price

Feature

The City watchdog reveals its key concerns for retail investors

They include advice on pension transfers and automated investment decisions

Funds

Eight ways to invest in the thriving water sector

Pictet Water is among the funds and shares providing exposure

Editor's View

The importance of having an open mind in investing

Don’t get emotionally attached to stocks as you may be blind to big changes

Feature

Time to buy housebuilders

Valuations are cheap and dividends are generous

Investment Trusts

The importance of investment style when picking funds

Make sure you understand how a fund manager will look for assets to put in their portfolio

Feature

What are convertible bonds and why could they shine in 2019?

Michel Perera looks at the chameleons of the fixed interest world

Ask Tom

‘Help: I’m still getting calls despite the pensions cold-calling ban’

AJ Bell expert Tom Selby explains how the ban works and ways to avoid scams

Personal Finance

How you can make hundreds of pounds for doing very little

Cashback websites are an easy way for you to earn extra money