magazine 23 Nov 2017
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The Budget contains important news for investors, particularly those owning shares in housebuilders and drinks companies, as well as changes to tax benefits and ISA limits. The new issue of Shares has all the important facts.
Digital disruption is affecting many industries as companies and consumers look for cheaper, faster and better services. Discover what’s going on and how to invest in game changing companies.
Ever thought about using your home to fund your retirement? This week’s Shares debates the pros and cons of using property to fund your golden years.
Also this week: five questions raised by ZPG’s move on GoCompare; a discussion on share buybacks and a look at multi-manager funds.
Challenges and investment opportunities are emerging as technology shakes up almost every part of life
Dividends or buybacks: examining the ways in which a company can spend its excess cash
Sales growth is slowing and margins could come under pressure, warns UBS
Housebuilders see biggest fall amid good and bad news for the sector
But it’s hard to ignore the gloomier economic outlook
Talks with unions to continue as company reports better-than-expected interim results
Loo rolls-to-industrial wipes maker raises funds and shelves shareholder payout
Profit margins could be hurt if retailers cut prices to shift goods
The airline says revenue per seat growth is expected to be higher than anticipated
New figures from Janus Henderson reveal how companies are being increasingly generous with shareholder rewards
It will consider investments in areas such as battery technology and energy storage
Online growth, overseas gains and outside bid possibilities among reasons to pocket sports nutrition specialist
It operates in a different way to traditional law firms
The professional information and events business is a superb long-term investment
Would you pay extra to access an army of fund managers through a single product?
We look at why individuals are no longer conforming to traditional retirement patterns
House prices have soared but a pension still offers the best chance of a comfortable retirement
Important lessons on monitoring your portfolio and making high quality investment decisions
Long-standing shareholders have seen the value of their shares almost wiped out
Debt still a major issue despite financial restructuring
New study finds first positive shift in investor mindset towards bonds in more than a year
We take a look at why the proposals were made, rejected and whether a higher price will be offered
Telematics firm hoping to reap past investment rewards
Scale of growth potential may not be reflected in forecasts
This is a great way to play outsourcing growth in the asset management industry
Buying up IFAs looks like a good business as economies of scale benefit all
Profit warning doesn't suggest structural problems with the business
Confidence in payout sustainability strengthens
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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.
