magazine 9 Mar 2017

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You may be surprised to learn that the AIM market has outperformed many other UK stock market indices over the past two years. The new issue of Shares takes a closer look at why AIM is doing so well and provides a wealth of AIM stock ideas based on three criteria: growth, income and momentum.
We’ve got all the key points in Philip Hammond’s Budget relevant to investors. You will also find articles on ethical investing, Innovative Finance ISAs, investment trusts that provide access to the mining sector and comment on takeovers in the asset management and banking sectors.
For investors seeking analysis of individual stocks, we take a look at Card Factory, Burford Capital, Acacia Mining, UP Global Sourcing, Amec Foster Wheeler, Gear4Music, Devro, Jimmy Choo, Harvest Minerals and much more.
Investment ideas for growth, income and momentum
Don't rule out further problems following recent profit warning
Investment bank says shareholders should question telecom group’s latest move
Challenger banks in the spotlight on back of surprise bid
Online guitars seller is a long-term structural winner
Millions wiped off the value of one of FTSE’s best known gold producers
Is this merger a purely defensive move or could it create a Scottish investment powerhouse?
Oil services play may have bottomed out after long period of underperformance
UP Global Sourcing is the energy behind many big names in the consumer goods industry
Agri-miner blames internet trolls for wiping millions off its market value
Take a more diverse approach to playing the commodities game
Lack of creditworthy borrowers may see lower standards among P2P platforms
Investors should think about life expectancy trends when planning their retirement needs
Discover the beauty of fast food seller’s franchise model
Is he readying cash for a corporate deal via another business?
Public and private companies need to prepare for clampdown next year
Could other housebuilders suffer a similar fate to Bovis?
Gambler hangs up its boots in effort to streamline focus on the US
Still an impressive rate of expansion versus many other parts of the world
Analyst predicts big things for Inspired Energy and Smart Metering Systems
Construction business set to report results on 16 March
Annual results will be published on 14 March
Cash generation and competitor store closures are reasons to pocket retailer
Litigation finance provider Burford Capital has excellent track record
Sausage skin maker still tasty investment despite being charred at results
Recent financial results highlight company’s appeal