magazine 1 Feb 2018
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Strong economic conditions, decent earnings growth and fewer political distractions are among the compelling reasons to invest in Continental Europe, says Shares. The new issue of the digital magazine examines the region from an investment perspective and flags seven relevant funds and investment trusts.
Also this week: top UK income funds; cryptocurrency sell-off; what sizeable movement in the dollar and pound means for your investments; and how to protect yourself from financial scams.
Learn about an underappreciated part of Lloyds’ business and discover whether an employer will make pension contributions into an employee’s SIPP.
And there is a profile of one of last year’s best performing investment trusts, Phoenix Spree Deutschland.
Forget the euphoria around US markets; the eurozone has masses of underappreciated opportunities
We look at the role of self-invested personal pension schemes in collecting pension contributions as part of your remuneration
Dollar weakness means US-focused firms may struggle
Wealth manager picks top collectives after UK-listed companies paid record dividends in 2017
Large premium to peers does not reflect unpredictability of orders
We explain the benefits of acquiring AST Farma and Le Vet for €340m
Jefferies says bulk annuities could help drive future earnings
Demand for insurance against online fraud is rising fast
Budget footwear seller still has considerable appeal despite recent setbacks
Analyst earnings estimates imply rapid growth for newly-listed marketing technology company
We explain why the market is concerned about the rare disease specialist’s outlook
We reveal the process behind a multi-cap fund which has delivered more than 16% annualised return over the past five years
German residential property specialist has ‘considerable embedded growth’ in its portfolio
New figures from HMRC show how individuals have behaved with pension withdrawals since April 2015
Top tips on how to ensure you are not a victim
Don’t make rash decisions if a quarterly earnings statement doesn’t live up to expectations
Pressure on direct carrier billers as share on app store purchases shrinks
It is always worth comparing one-day share price movements to longer term periods to get a fuller picture
New car sales slump triggers profit warning at AIM-quoted automotive retailer
The value of bitcoin, ethereum, ripple, dash and other cryptocurrencies have taken a big hit in 2018
AstraZeneca and GlaxoSmithKline are about to issue their full year results
This gem of a business enjoys high margins and generates lots of cash
Bag the FTSE 250 constituent for self-funded growth and sustainable payouts
Name change follows sale of tobacco machinery arm in 2016
Company cuts number of shares by 100 times which results in major adjustment to its price
While the company is performing well, a continuation of dollar weakness would have a negative impact on reported earnings
The private healthcare specialist could also receive support from higher oil prices
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