magazine 19 Jul 2018

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Are you looking for winning companies on the market? The new issue of Shares reveals stocks that have beaten a major index for more than a decade and discusses the attributes that make them exceptional businesses.

Also this week: Chinese economic data shock, the recruitment sector provides an important economic indicator and infrastructure funds are back in favour amid takeover activity.

Shares discusses when investors should consider taking profits. There is a guide to understanding property-related inheritance tax rules; and a debate on whether fund managers looking after multiple products are over-worked.

You can also read about Sirius Minerals’ $3bn challenge and why ASOS shares have been weak.

Exceptional stocks that consistently beat the market  

We examine the thought process for crystallising gains when some of your investments are going well

May survives for now amid continuing ructions over EU exit

Global fashion store remains an exciting long-term growth pick  

Latest updates from the staffers suggest a positive outlook  

We look at some of the standout performers including Scottish Mortgage and Monks  

Yet a longer-term shift from export to domestic consumption driven growth could be positive for Chinese stocks  

The aspiring potash miner still needs to secure more offtake deals in order to satisfy the banks  

We consider the risks of using a fund manager whose services are needed in many different places  

Its fund manager argues against focusing on dividend growth in the quest for income  

Many trusts carry the legacy of long-term borrowings secured at comparatively high rates of interest  

New research finds a large variation in performance  

We explain how to make the most of a new tax break and avoid being caught out by some tricky conditions  

Having digital access would be a convenient way to engage with more investors  

We look at how politics can act as a major influence on the direction of the UK’s currency  

Bid for John Laing Infrastructure is acting as a catalyst for renewed sector interest  

Bullet-proof balance sheet limits downside and secures generous payout  

Snap up the musical instruments retailer amid a rare moment of share price weakness  

Small cap safety expert takes advantage of a strong share price to raise new money

We continue to have faith in the Domino's Pizza master franchise owner for Turkey and Russia

Shares have soared 60% since we said a buy a year ago

Forecasts raised as telecoms technology designer proves reputation