magazine 21 Sep 2017

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Earnings growth is a very important share price driver. The new issue of Shares looks at the world of fast growth stocks and analyses well-known companies in this space including Amazon and ASOS.

Sterling is starting to regain its strength against the dollar and this trend matters for your investments; discover why in this week’s Shares.

You can also learn how to use a Junior ISA and build a portfolio for your children or grandchildren worth £100,000+ by the time they become an adult. There is also a discussion on why some of the beaten-up retail stocks are starting to interest experts again.

What does it take to have long term success?

The private hospital operator warns on earnings and sales growth

Falling order sizes and rising costs hurt online supermarket as wider industry sustains growth

Broker believes battered shopkeepers’ sector may have reached low point

BAE flies after Qatar place major order with the company

The pound is staging a comeback against the dollar but what does it mean for investors?

Engineer pitched to reclaim premium rating

Discount rating at clothing-to-homewares giant is a buying opportunity

The speciality pharmaceutical company sidesteps traditional sector risks through product acquisitions

Isle of Man telco can rely on loyal customers

Company has adapted to the pension needs of its ex-pat client base

One broker believes the company will soon be profitable

Shares in gas and electricity supplier soar after outstanding trading update

We untangle the reasons why lots of investors are happy to pay a top price for certain assets

Have a look to see if you are paying more than 1% annual charge for a fund

You could build a £100,000 portfolio by investing in equities through a Junior ISA

It is one of the most underappreciated risks when it comes in investing in mining, oil and gas shares

Cryptocurrency continues to experience extreme volatility

Sell-off at cosmetics merchandiser glosses over its growth allure

Sustainable equity fund name pops up on company register

Product providers anticipate another record year for demand

Shares have been racing upwards since mid summer

Fresh potatoes-to-daffodils supplier’s on fertile ground

The Neil Woodford-backed company needs to bounce back from failed allergy programmes

Lessons to be learned from Ecotricity and Good Energy spat

Profit and dividends on upwards trajectory at Indonesian palm oil producer

'Green' investor raises its game with US deal

Barnsley firm enjoys very strong first half trading period

The slowdown is expected to be temporary as the company ramps up recruitment