magazine 13 Jul 2017
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It’s been 10 years since the problems leading to the global financial crisis triggered a sell-off in banking stocks. Given these companies have subsequently had to rebuild their businesses and strengthen their balance sheets; is now the time to buy the banks once again? The new issue of Shares looks at the sector in detail and discusses the bull and bear points for the main UK-quoted banks.
If you’re new to the world of stocks, shares and funds; don’t miss a guide on what to expect in your first year of investing. You can find an article explaining the difference between unit trusts and OEICs. There is also a debate on whether you need more than one person to run an investment fund.
As for individual stocks, Shares considers whether Kraft could make another takeover bid for Unilever. You can also read stories on GoCompare’s runaway share price success, Cairn Energy’s contrarian opportunity and a newly-listed service company which works for most of the big housebuilders.
We explain why the market is taking a fresh look at Lloyds Banking Group, HSBC and other banking stocks
We consider the thought process and how to monitor your investments once you’ve handed over the cash
UBS reveals investment suggestions for more difficult times
Comparison site looking for balance between revenue growth and margins
Analyst sees 75% chance or higher of a new approach from August onwards
Administration specialist counts a large chunk of the FTSE 100 among its client base
Analysts are optimistic on the medical diagnostic company’s prospects
Superyacht refitter enjoys 15% share price gain in first week on the stock market
Food-to-go forecourt operator pumps up US presence
We talk to the experts for the views on whether funds need co-managers or large support teams
Fund manager explains why it can pay not to be distracted by politics
The essential guide to the structure and pricing of open-ended funds
Retirement saving contributions are set to increase for people with a workplace pension... but will they be enough?
Lessons learned from the stock market crash in 2007/2008
Commodity prices are to blame, particularly iron ore
Defence against hacking threats among fastest-growing insurance segments
Acquired beauty and personal care outfit is growing like topsy
Cooking ingredient increases by 14% in value in just one month
The financial regulator says these are unlikely to all be cases of insider dealing
UK manufacturers increasingly upbeat on demand drivers
The airline struggled with higher costs, weaker sterling and adverse impact from later Easter break
Close Brothers will be hoping to build on its first half success
Five key areas to consider when looking for opportunities among unquoted firms
The oil producer is chasing barrels in Senegal and the North Sea
Roads, drains and utility connections firm has robust growth and 4.5% yield
Its shares are up 45% in a year and we think they have further to travel
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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.
