magazine 6 Jul 2017
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The retail sector is under significant pressure from rising inflation, a drop in consumer spending and falling profit margins. Investors with exposure to this sector need to look hard at what’s going on. The new issue of Shares magazine examines the evidence and discusses who might be the winners and losers.
You can also find several articles that discuss various sources of income. Shares reveals three UK-quoted companies that have made a list of the world’s highest quality dividend stocks. There is a list of funds that pay dividends every month; and the digital magazine reveals the FTSE 100 stocks with the highest dividend growth over the past decade.
Logistics warehouses have become prime real estate thanks to rise in online shopping. Read about the companies and investment trusts such as Tritax Big Box REIT that invest in this type of property.
Also in this week’s Shares magazine: discover what to do if you inherit a stocks and shares ISA. You can also read about a range of individual stocks including Inmarsat, XP Power, Lakehouse, Johnson Matthey, Utilitywise and Porvair.
We look at the outlook for the retail sector as several companies start to issue negative trading updates
Two financial companies and a packaging firm picked by UBS
Invesco Income Growth Trust (IVI) joins the ranks of trusts that have raised their dividend every year for 20 years or more
Grenfell Tower tragedy prompts local authorities and businesses to review fire safety compliance
We reveal four stocks that have rewarded shareholders handsomely over the past 10 years
Actions should mean it has more money left over to pay down its overall borrowings
William Hill ready and waiting for potential law change stateside
Approximately $100m profit may hang in balance of US spectrum scuffle
Analyst believes the market is too negative over the FTSE 100 firm's future
Team behind Harvest Minerals bring new company to UK stock market
Government hopes to speed up superfast internet rollout with £1bn investment
Personal care-to-beauty brands developer Creightons looks very interesting
Data analytics switch appears to be paying off
Troubled support services business is starting to look more interesting, say two stockbrokers
We explain why a superb business may not be a good investment if the rating is too high
We reveal a selection of bond, equity, property and multi-asset funds that provide a regular income to investors
We look at three ways to profit from the infrastructure behind online shopping
Think about your longer term requirements before going on a spending spree
The assets might not necessarily be appropriate for your individual risk profile
IP commercialisation industry has fallen out of favour with investors... but for how long?
Growing global customer base augurs well for cards, gift bags and crackers maker
Investors were right to voice concerns about company's accounting policies
Slow business forces near-term rethink on ECSC
Centrica to shut down ‘too expensive’ Rough facility
That's good news for UK-quoted stocks, Carnival and Global Ports
Dart Group set to update investors on performance of its airline and distribution businesses
PageGroup and Hays set to comment on state of the global jobs market
NMC Health is a strong contender to join the blue chip index in the near future
Super income and capital growth commands investment respect
Fishing tackle retailer and rival have large pond to fish in
Power company snaps up battery storage firm and Indonesian rental company
Share price down since May as several big name films fail to draw in the crowds
Important information:
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.
