magazine 2 Nov 2017

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You may be surprised to learn that one third of stocks in the FTSE 100 are trading below their 2017 starting price, even though the index is up by 5%. The new issue of Shares explains why Barclays, Centrica, Merlin and others haven’t hitched a ride on the stock market bull-run and which ones might be worth another look.

The digital magazine examines the latest financial results from the UK-quoted banks including Lloyds and HSBC. You can discover why the rally in housebuilders’ shares has come to a halt. There is also a debate about the pros and cons of transferring a Help to Buy ISA into a Lifetime ISA.

We explain why so many large caps have fallen and which ones are worth another look

Meeting directors face-to-face can give you valuable insights into a company

It will launch new funds targeting Japanese equities and global growth shares

FTSE 250 company says operating profit will be lower than previously indicated

Consensual outcome increasingly on the cards for retail bookmaking giants

We provide a comprehensive review of the four main UK banks’ quarterly figures

Investors are wrong to hope for private equity bids

Streaming TV boom to spark big demand drive for Zoo Digital

Upgraded resource statement should be out later this month

The pawnbroker has taken the stock market by storm since listing in February

We explain why some funds no longer want to take your money

Earnings growth and re-rating scope on offer from funds with Russian exposure

The Lifetime ISA offers generous bonuses but isn’t suited to an imminent house purchase

A large number of people wrongly think their stocks and shares ISA is free to use

The key issues to consider if you own shares in any of the housebuilders

Illustrated versions of the famous book series keep the magic alive for quoted publishing company

Higher prices could make oil producers' dividends more sustainable

Global diversification is a strength for premium automotive group

Clothing retailer set to comment on first quarter sales

Online car website set to report results for six months to 30 September

Energy provider in sweet spot despite negative sentiment towards sector

Packaged consumer goods giant’s a quality pick to ride out uncertainty

Gold miner rejigs plan for existing mine and buys two more mines

Engineering services firm is off to a good start with life as a listed company