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25 years of Shares: Looking at the best performing shares and funds since the magazine hit newsstands in 1999.

Plus, a new section on investment portfolios with details on how you can get involved and a look behind the negative anti-trust headlines afflicting Google-owner Alphabet.

Discover what to expect from Raspberry Pi’s maiden results as a public company and whether it can recover some momentum, read about Intel’s restructuring plans and find out why Chinese stocks are in the doldrums.

Investment ideas include a medical research outfit and an alcoholic drinks giant which is down on its luck and there are articles on Costco, British Airways owner IAG and more.

Feature

25 years of bumper returns

Discover the stocks, funds and trusts which have fared best over the last quarter of a century

Editor's View

A quarter of a century of helping people with their investments

The focus over the last 25 years has been on you and that will continue to be the case

News

Intel rolls the dice on foundry spin out, but will it be enough?

Chip designer and maker stopped short of a complete exit from manufacturing

News

Chinese economic data piles pressure on leadership to take bold steps

Trillions of dollars wiped off the market since the peak three years ago

Under The Bonnet

Is Alphabet antitrust case a threat or an opportunity?

What do analysts say about US government’s Search monopoly claims

News

Shares in International Consolidated Airlines reach for the sky

Investors applaud the flag-carrier’s new-found financial discipline

Week Ahead

Can Raspberry Pi’s maiden results revive its stalling share price?

UK tech play has lost momentum since blockbuster IPO

Great Ideas

Why the tide is about to turn for Diageo

The Johnnie Walker-to-Don Julio producer is a quality pick to quench investors’ growth and income thirsts

Great Ideas

Why Trustpilot is a tricky call to make

Still an attractive long-term play, but taking profit seems like a reasonable decision right now

News

Building materials group SIG hits rock-bottom on weak European sales

The insulation and roofing supplier cut full-year guidance at its interim update

News

Can Costco continue to deliver the goods?

Commentary around the US consumer and the reaction to a recent membership fee hike will be in focus when the warehouse membership retailer reports

Week Ahead

Week of rate cuts and central bank comments to dominate markets

We expect the Fed to take a softly-softly approach to lowering rates

Great Ideas

hVIVO is in pole position to capitalise on increasing interest in human challenge trials

The contract research organisation sector has seen increasing M&A activity in recent years with average takeover premiums of around 30%

Great Ideas

Trainline can regain momentum as it upgrades guidance

Shares rise as the rail app confirms it is now the most downloaded in Europe

My Portfolio

Why portfolio construction matters and how it can help you reach your investments goals

Diversification smooths out investment returns and ensures you get the best bang for your buck

Money Matters

My Financial Life - 70s

Looking at the different challenges women face in managing their finances starting with those in their eighth decade

Russ Mould

Stodgy sectors come to the fore in 2024

The identity of the best performing US super sector may surprise you

Personal Finance

Five ways retirees can cut their investment tax bill

Why it is worth taking advantage of allowances, transfers, capital gains potential and more

Ask Rachel

Can we put the proceeds from a property sale into a SIPP?

Answering a question from a couple about contributions to their retirement pots