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ESG investments are all the rage but sometimes they're not what they appear to be. The latest edition of Shares looks at the issue of greenwashing and how to distinguish the fakers from those really doing good.

The digital magazine also includes details of Deliveroo's big IPO flop, examines online used car marketplace Cazoo's US listing plans and discusses some last minute ISA ideas as the end of the tax year approaches.

Find out about Boohoo's attempts to address the scandals in its supply chain, what's different about new computer games stock tinyBuild and how someone drawn into investing by GameStop mania might come up with a sensible investment plan.

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Deliveroo off to ugly start as stock plunges

Early investors face large paper losses as institutions shun UK’s biggest IPO in a decade

News

Call for investment trust dividend cover transparency

Providing explicit commentary in this area would be a step in the right direction

Great Ideas

Specialist lender Arbuthnot plots course to higher returns

Low-cost deposit base gives it the scope to find winning investments

Great Ideas

Softcat gains on latest upgrades with scope for further upside

Software reseller could easily surprise on the upside again to power stock over £20

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Chinese stocks battered by storm of negative news

China equity funds hit as stocks undergo a correction on mounting risk

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Online used car retailer Cazoo revs up for US float

London’s quoted used car dealerships will be watching Cazoo’s move with interest

Russ Mould

Lessons to learn from the Archegos drama

The wider implications as a US hedge fund turns forced seller of stocks

Editor's View

DMGT’s Cazoo boost: When old media meets new media

The newspaper publisher benefits from investment in an early-stage business

Great Ideas

We are backing Aviva to make further gains

Chief executive has the skills to keep improving the brand

Great Ideas

Chemicals firm Croda has an exciting new growth strategy

The company is one of just a few firms globally providing a key material for mRNA treatments like vaccines, which could provide big returns

Ask Tom

Why won’t I qualify for the full state pension?

A reader asks why 47 years’ worth of National Insurance contributions isn’t enough to get the full rate

Feature

Three last minute stock ideas for your ISA

We look for companies that score well on quality metrics and where analysts have been upgrading earnings forecasts

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Why sometimes it pays to ‘rent’ rather than own a stock

Playing the momentum game for short-term gains

Personal Finance

Doing the maths: the benefits of using the new ISA allowance immediately

History suggests getting started at the beginning of the tax year is better than waiting until the end of it

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Keeping an open mind on Boohoo despite ESG failures

The online fashion seller is repairing its tattered reputation which means disgruntled investors might want to give it another look

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Avoid the ESG fakers: how to spot the best responsible investments

Sustainable investments are all the rage but sometimes they are not what they appear to be

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GameStop mania made me look at shares. How can I invest sensibly?

30-year-old Joe has been drawn in by GameStop mania but wants to take a sensible approach to the markets

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Computer games maker tinyBuild has big ambitions

Developing video games into multi-media franchises with multiple revenue streams is the company’s mantra