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Is BP going to turn its back on oil and gas? The new issue of Shares looks at the company's longer term plans and what they could mean for its prized dividends.

Also this week: Apple warning highlights supply chain risk to companies reliant on China. Discover why rail companies are braced for an imminent Government review, and find out why the Shares team are turning bullish on one of the UK's best known housebuilders.

There is an in-depth look at JD Sports, an explanation of the companies that move European stock markets, and the first-time investor series looks at the difference in risks associated with cash, bonds and shares.

Great Ideas

We remain positive on Centrica despite commodity price setback

Energy firm’s numbers were marred by write-downs linked to its nuclear and oil and gas businesses

Great Ideas

Do not get into a coronavirus panic with Luceco

Scope to pick up China shutdown slack through 2020

News

Why the markets could be too complacent about the coronavirus

Apple warning on Chinese issues highlights the risks facing many businesses

News

Dunelm’s price looks too high given China risks

A high equity rating leaves the retailer’s shares vulnerable to a big correction if there are problems stocking its stores

News

Major cost-cutting fails to lift HSBC’s shares

The bank has suffered a large drop in profit and outlined a large restructuring plan

Great Ideas

S & U lifted by improving economic sentiment

Business benefits from a recovery in UK fortunes

Great Ideas

Buy Persimmon which yields 7% and is getting its house in order

The housebuilder has learned from its mistakes yet still trades at a discount to peers

Editor's View

Why a change of name is often a cheap trick

Royal Bank of Scotland’s plan to be renamed NatWest won’t fix its underlying problems

Great Ideas

Bargain entry point to access activist investor Dan Loeb

Third Point Offshore provides a way to benefit from the acumen of one of Wall Street’s most famous names

News

Government review could put the brakes on rail operators’ earnings

Changes are likely to impact quoted operators FirstGroup and Go-Ahead

Funds

How to spot if your funds offer value for money

Assessment of value reports will still leave investors with work to do

Feature

Reinventing BP: is the FTSE 100 giant going to turn its back on oil and gas?

One of the biggest corporate transformation stories in living memory matters to investors far and wide

Under The Bonnet

Why JD Sports Fashion can sustain its winning run

The sports fashion brands seller has a winning formula and plenty of global growth to shoot for

Ask Tom

What happens to pension assets if I get divorced?

Our resident pensions expert explains three options to consider when assessing retirement savings upon a marriage ending

Funds

Can you get your money out of a fund when you need to?

Why accessing your cash fast is easier from some products than others

Personal Finance

How to save money on your internet and phone bills

Providers now have to tell you when contracts are ending so you can shop around for a better deal

First-time Investor

New to investing: the difference in risk between cash, bonds and shares

Understanding how you might be able to hit certain investment goals

Russ Mould

What is behind Bitcoin’s latest comeback?

The cryptocurrency is nearing the $10,000 mark again

Education

The stocks and indices which matter when investing in Europe

We take a look inside the Euro Stoxx 50 and DAX 30 indices