magazine 24 Aug 2017

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In this edition of Shares we look at the giants of the market. The big fish which dominate the FTSE 100, FTSE 250 and AIM. As well as highlighting the top ten from each, we take one name in turn to look at more detail.
We consider if changes to the rules for income funds might mean cuts to dividends and discuss why BAE Systems shares are in focus on rising geo-political tensions.
And we discuss why software firm Micro Focus is a cash machine, the companies set for promotion and demotion in the latest FTSE reshuffle and the ten biggest investment mistakes and how to avoid them.
Also this week: the £94bn of returns missed out on by savers, what shareholders can do when companies make odd decisions and what changes to the way compensation claims are calculated mean for investors in the insurance sector.

The biggest and best UK stocks

Rathbone Brothers looks set to combine with rival

We reveal the five lucky individuals who will get a free copy of new investment book

We calculate eight stocks are set to switch places in the UK’s market top indices

The UK economy is steady for now but can that continue?

Supply issues drive a stellar rally in the value of the metal

Merger is about more than just cutting costs

We take a look at the defence expert following a difficult period on the stock market

The company’s expansion of its US site will increase global capacity by 20%

Investors cheer improvement in the bottom line

Development well could be 'substantial producer'

Investee business launches new music streaming service

Portfolio of iconic brands leave toy company well-placed for Christmas

IT firm taking on its biggest value extraction challenge ever

Changes to the rules may see some investors disappointed in their hunt for yield

Fastest growing trust launches dominated by alternative assets

We reveal the common errors that can ruin your chances of investment success

We flag four funds that could plug the gap

Diageo is in the spotlight after making a string of peculiar moves

Games developer to launch game linked to popular film series

The amount of FDA-approved drugs has already beaten last year’s total

Investors still attracted to UK focused collectives

Poundland launches rival product to Toblerone

ASDA sales suggest supermarket strength

Government still hasn’t responded to industry consultation on Ogden rate

The restaurant operator has struggled since it hiked prices and made unpopular menu changes

Will Bunzl's first half results live up to expectations?

AV distributor is growing fast and pays a healthy dividend

Steelwork contractor is primed for new growth spurt

Shares in mineral sands explorer have started another rally

Don't be put off by drifting share price since excellent set of results

Valuation looking really cheap as shares are oversold on Tanzania mining fears