magazine 7 Sep 2017

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Mid cap stocks have significantly outperform their large cap peers over the past decade and this trend remains intact so far in 2017, judging by FTSE index data. The team at Shares magazine explain why mid-caps have done so well and pick six FTSE 250 stocks which they believe to be very attractive from a value and income perspective.
Also in this week’s new edition is a discussion on why it can sometimes pay to blend income and growth investment styles. You can read about two investment trusts which like to do the opposite of many investors and back companies in unloved sectors. The magazine also analyses three global funds which feature on AJ Bell’s Favourite Funds list.
Elsewhere, discover why infrastructure engineer Hill & Smith has enjoyed considerable success over the past few years and is now worth more than £1bn. You can also find out about two uranium miners which have published significant news in the recent days. And there is an article about when UK interest rates may finally go up.
Pump up your portfolio with our mid cap income and growth stock picks
Alcoholic drinks giant going for growth in Asian powerhouse through Guinness brand
Berkeley Energia and Aura Energy move step closer to both start production in 2019
Don't be put off by its shares lagging the FTSE 100 diversified mining peer group
RevStream deal complicates stellar organic growth
Celebration cake-to-free from bread maker is coping well with challenging consumer market
Dull but profitable infrastructure project play
We profile a trio of names suitable for different types of investors and times in your life
Expert stockpickers show how you can gain by going against the grain
We explain why non-ISA cash savings accounts could be preferable in the current climate
Combining styles can result in greater diversification and better returns
Sector looking to put profit warnings and accounting issues behind it
Tropical storm hits key infrastructure in Texas
GfK barometer has ground to regain to return to the black
Economic data and military tensions weigh on greenback
Numis Securities takes top spot for number of clients it offers its services to
Strong cash flows and future M&A potential leave us positive on e-gaming operator
Sports Direct owner is building his interest in five-a-side footie firm
The NHS does not have enough radiologists to interpret potentially life-saving scans
Deal-hungry automotive retailer is a great value growth and income selection
Ramsdens is going from strength to strength