magazine 1 Jun 2017

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With the General Election a week away and the polls closing Shares takes a look at what the major parties’ policies could mean for sterling, the markets, individual stocks and your finances.
The digital magazine examines speculation over Vodafone’s M&A plans, the impact of British Airways IT failure on parent company IAG and highlights a small cap pharmaceutical firm which could have big potential.
We look at how you can get high yields from overseas markets, the investment trusts which offer exposure to the technology space and how carpet seller Headlam is flooring the competition.
The latest edition of Shares also includes articles on how fund managers can influence takeover activity, tax-efficient dividends from REITs and why cash shells have turned their back on AIM.

Spending on infrastructure, defence and education, plus nationalisation threats, are all major themes

We reveal the stock markets offering the juiciest source of income and best ways to invest

Variety retailer’s riding the structural shift towards value

Carrier endures major IT failure over Bank Holiday

Company reports a decent hike in revenue but market focuses on problem division

The life sciences business has interesting prospects following its £25m fundraise in April

Mobile group could be cannily wooing Virgin Media-owner

Convenience store payment specialist is at a major crossroads in its career

Directors at Keywords Studios reward themselves by selling shares in their company

Small cap company is enjoying market share gains and significant cash generation

Cyber security tiddler worth far more than first thought, says analyst

Momentum analysis by N+1 Singer flags stocks with short-term upside potential

Profit warning leads to strategic review of the business division

They can help to stop bad deals and encourage good ones

Collectives can be a great way to access multiple disruptive investment themes

We explain why some property firms pay dividends that are taxed in a different way to ordinary ones

We look at proposed tax changes and other money matters in the Conservative and Labour election manifestos

Corruption scandal hits Petrofac as Serious Fraud Office swoop

Analysts speculate company may have to close two of its gold mines

Be prepared for a rise in shareholder meetings being conducted online

Tech boss has overseen huge growth in the IT systems and service business

Growing investor appetite for specific type of investment product

Consumer's emotional bond with canine friends is helping specialist pet retailer

Pawnbroker poised to release maiden results on 7 June

Market will be watching for reaction to rival’s land grab

Small investment companies are flocking to London’s Main Market for many reasons

Fibre networks builder in right place at right time

Contrarians should buy BlackRock Emerging Europe for portfolio diversification

LED lighting focus continues to pay off for market newcomer

Keep buying fashion logistics specialist for its cash generation and new contract wins