magazine 27 Apr 2017
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Large cap beneficiaries of weaker sterling in 2016 are now losing momentum as currency movements start to reverse. Is now the time to sell FTSE 100 stocks and buy UK-focused FTSE 250 companies? The new issue of Shares explores this potential shift in the market and why the forthcoming UK general election plays an important role.
This week’s digital magazine also looks at small and mid-cap investment trusts, as well as discussing why the Conservative Party’s proposed energy price cap has hurt shares in utility companies.
You will also find articles on Imperial Brands, JD Sports Fashion and two stocks which analysts believe could be among the next British companies to be taken over by foreign firms.
For those seeking income-generating ideas, the new issue of Shares debates a fund which is yielding around 5% and a recruitment agency yielding more than 8%.
A recovery in the pound has prompted a shift in thinking from the market
If you have a ‘share’ of a company you have a say in how it is run
A revival of industrial production in the US would require automation
Utility stocks under pressure but income impact may be minimal
Bank’s credit card operation looks solid despite rising debt levels in UK
The UK firm has a global customer base and encouraging growth prospects says analyst
Company could be M&A target after selling off weak part of the business
The owner of very large warehouses is trying to raise £200m to expand property portfolio
Cautious outlook following recent setback weighs on the share price
Sportswear retailer remains a highly attractive stock for investors to own
New business push and cost control is set to pay off
Recruiter suffers profit warning; will a dividend cut be the next bit of bad news?
Fastenings engineer set to wipe out borrowings
You should get to know DS Smith as it may soon reach the top league of London’s biggest listed firms
UK small and mid-cap investment trusts available on wide discounts
Henderson High Income Trust may interest anyone wanting to scoop up generous dividends
We look at five key issues relevant to people working out how to fund their retirement
Having a rainy day fund means you won’t be forced to sell investments if you suddenly need money
It is frustrating when companies are blind to obvious problems
Price comparison site faces tough competition and trades on lofty valuation
Tenth consecutive month of private sector growth
Spending to ramp-up at struggling department store operator
Search ads Google’s money-spinning weapon
BlackRock goes from strength to strength thanks to its iShares division
Zoopla has significant potential to grow earnings, says investment bank
More stringent affordability checks threaten to dent car dealers’ earnings
Merged gaming giant expected to deliver good trading news
First quarter results may reflect choppy oil prices
The rare disease specialist recently reported strong US demand
The company is focused on lifting output from Nigerian asset
The tobacco titan offers a reliable stream of dividends
The chemicals business is confident of operating profit growth in 2017
Selling shoemaker in the open market looks the low risk option
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These articles are provided by Shares magazine which is published by AJ Bell Media, a part of AJ Bell. Shares is not written by AJ Bell.
Shares is provided for your general information and use and is not a personal recommendation to invest. It is not intended to be relied upon by you in making or not making any investment decisions. The investments referred to in these articles will not be suitable for all investors. If in doubt please seek appropriate independent financial advice.
Investors acting on the information in these articles do so at their own risk and AJ Bell Media and its staff do not accept liability for losses suffered by investors as a result of their investment decisions.
