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Magazine - 15 Jul 2021

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Banks, property, takeovers and dividends are the main themes in this edition of Shares.

Find out why various fund managers see further upside for the rally in banking stocks, where names like Lloyds have gone up by more than 25% this year.

Shares looks at opportunities in the property space and offers alternative ways for investors affected by fund suspensions to have exposure in their portfolios.

News

ECB makes first tweak to inflation target in two decades

Some economists believe the European Central Bank hasn’t gone far enough to stimulate growth

Great Ideas

Cheapest price in four years, it’s time to buy Blue Prism

This could be one of many British companies taken over by a foreign company

Great Ideas

Zoo Digital busy investing for huge growth opportunities

Shares have significant profit potential for investors willing to give the company time

Great Ideas

ASOS takes steps to accelerate growth in the US

A joint venture with Nordstrom marks a departure for ASOS and not everyone is convinced

News

The small cap e-commerce play which could follow in THG’s footsteps

Hawkwing plots takeover of Internet Fusion chaired by retail figure John Browett

Ask Tom

Does the lifetime allowance vary between pension types?

Our expert compares rules for defined benefit and defined contribution schemes

News

Tate & Lyle could see higher share rating but lower dividends

Restructuring plans will position Tate & Lyle as a faster growth business

News

Tobacco companies make push into healthcare space

Philip Morris enters a bidding war for Vectura while British American Tobacco continues to develop Covid vaccine

Great Ideas

Dixons Carphone is a prime takeover target

The laptops-to-smart TVs seller is enjoying sustained strong trading and the dividend is back

News

Potential UK-listed takeover targets as the M&A frenzy heats up

The UK market continues to look cheap relative to the US and Europe

Great Ideas

Equals update demonstrates growth potential of corporate market

Revenues will get a further boost as and when travel resumes

News

Admiral raises forecasts and dividends despite lower insurance rates

The company is benefitting from lower levels of claims

Editor's View

Will Freedom Day represent the top of the market?

Equities have taken a wobble and bonds are coming back into fashion

Russ Mould

Dividends: the FTSE 100 could yield 3.9% in 2022

Payouts are improving but a renewed drop in economic activity could put them at risk

Feature

Why US-listed China tech shares are taking a beating

Regulatory interference has a cast a cloud over these stocks

Funds

10 years of Vanguard LifeStrategy: has it rewarded investors?

The fund series has been incredibly popular since launch

Education

Discover how much you can stick in a pension and still get government cash

We discuss the limits and annual and lifetime allowances on tax relief for retirement savings

Feature

Bank stocks: Can this year’s rally continue?

The outlook is brighter for dividends and earnings, but is this enough to warrant buying now?

Feature

Commercial property is looking interesting again

Our top ways to play the space and the types of funds to avoid

Education

Expert Investor: Using relative valuation models

Using common earnings-based valuation metrics can help you identify stocks which stick out against their peers