magazine 3 Aug 2017
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We all know of Facebook, Amazon and Google but what of China’s own internet stars, roughly as big and growing just as fast. This week we take a deep dive into the relative merits of Baidu, Alibaba and Tencent and mull the question, should you invest, and if so, what are your options.
Also in Shares this week we debate the sudden popularity of digital payments firms, mull the future of big oil dividends, highlight arguably the UK’s best quality software company and discuss 4 ways to use investment trusts. Plus there’s lots of other interesting features, company news, our best investment ideas, market stats and much more.
Baidu, Alibaba and Tencent - who they are, what they do and how to invest
These UK-listed firms are awaiting big news which could trigger further growth
Correction may have created an opportunity at London’s cigarette giants
First half results encouraging for investors in the sector
Mixed views on the drug company’s prospects as dividend fears surface
Global growth scope and dividend potential are not fully understood
Fallen fintech star may have gloomy future as independent
Augean's share price drops by over 20% as it reveals some bad news
The acquisition will give the minimally invasive medtech firm a direct route into the UK
We examine the best performing funds from AJ Bell Youinvest’s list of favourites
As investment trust assets hit an all-time high we look at ideas for four different types of investor
More than two years after they were introduced we look at the impact of the changes
Is their low cost, diversified nature too good to be true?
Exploring the implications of a reversal in fortunes for the US currency
Property website growing revenue despite market downturn
Tonic water, ginger ale and soda water supplier is transforming the UK mixer category
Two major high street banks have to put £1.8bn aside to deal with yet more PPI claims
Trade association suggests output could fall in 2019 if no deal is secured
More than £25m needed by 2019, and still no profit in sight
What caused the recent flurry of deals in the fast consolidating payment processing sector?
Turnaround progress and sector M&A are reasons to bag British luxury brand
Fashion logistics provider has been riding the crest of a wave
Digital defender remains one to watch for future opportunities
High-quality spirits titan is worth sticking with
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