magazine 5 Jul 2018

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Shares argues that housebuilders have reached the peak of their earnings strength in the current business cycle. It examines what this means for stocks in the sector and looks at the broader concept of cycles.
There is an updates on Shares’ top stock picks of the year where the portfolio is significantly outperforming the wider market.
Discover how to spot funds whose portfolios are widely different from the benchmark index, and learn why some institutions investors think sugar-related companies could be the next sin stock from an ethical investment perspective.
Elsewhere, Shares explains why China is troubling investors again and it reveals six questions to ask before selling a fund.
You can also read about various stocks including Team17, IMImobile, Amigo, Diversified Gas and Oil, Cake Box and WPP.
There are worrying signs that earnings could come under pressure
We invite a 15 year-old to write about trading and investing
Some experts believe sugar could join the ranks of tobacco, arms and alcohol as no-go areas for ethical investors
Our performance is now significantly better than the broader UK stock market
Loan company with a difference takes the market by storm with London share flotation
But the number of times dividends are covered by earnings is still less than optimal
Debt, trade and growth concerns in the world’s second largest economy were a catalyst for market sell-offs in 2015 and 2016
A possible 295p per share payout could help rebuild investor faith
A new chief executive could look to dampen expectations for earnings and the dividend
The franchise business looks very exciting but the shares have shot up too fast to warrant buying now
We talk to the experts about various funds with high and low percentages
The investment trust plans to pay its first dividend in November
We look at style creep, management movement, performance and more
We look at how the regulator plans to change some information you receive about retirement options
Many investors may not realise their portfolios are over-exposed to certain stocks
It could have one of the largest gold projects on AIM.... it just needs to prove that estimate via lots of drilling
Second longest show of stock market strength since FTSE All-Share set up
Expansion in London’s population nearly halves year-on-year
Fear has crept steadily back into stock markets
Online and mobile marketing solutions player has consistently outperformed
There is scope for significant upside at the newly-listed video games developer
Cash flow from acquired assets should also provide a dividend boost
The pensions administration specialist has beaten full year profit forecasts
The hotel developer is aiming for a premium listing to attract new investors
The company suffered a 30% share price drop following negative trading update