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Magazine - 31 Jan 2019

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Shares reveals stocks with a great track record of dividend growth and picks four companies and one investment trust to play the theme.

Also this week: Shares gives its view on HSBC, it looks at why sterling has rallied this year, and it talks to various fund managers about the retail sector.

Get some tips on being more organised with filing tax returns, find out why Tritax Big Box has become higher risk, and learn why absolute return funds are in the doghouse.

Russ Mould

Why transport stocks need to fire if global stocks are to steam higher in 2019

We reveal the indices that tell you a lot about the state of the world

Great Ideas

Joules proves there is still life in the retail sector

Premium lifestyle brand is a rare retail bright spot and global growth star turn

Great Ideas

Savannah raises funds as it targets Seven deal completion

Nigerian assets should generate healthy cash flow once the acquisition finally goes through

News

Ocado, M&S, Fuller’s and other recent news

We look at some of the key announcements and share price movers over the past week

News

Can BP beat expectations again with results on 5 February?

Tougher market conditions could trip the oil major up

Great Ideas

Don’t be put off by Fevertree’s wild share price swings

The latest trading update was very good and reinforces our confidence in the ongoing growth story

News

Should investors be worried about Tritax’s shift in strategy?

The company has taken on more risk as returns from ‘big box’ assets have come under pressure

Great Ideas

Snap up ICG Enterprise at a big discount while you can

We explain why this investment trust represents such excellent value

Ask Tom

‘Can I boost my state pension via National Insurance credits?’

AJ Bell expert Tom Selby has the answers to your retirement questions

Editor's View

Great start to the year for the markets... but can it last?

Nearly all the major stock market indices are in positive territory so far in 2019

Feature

What is the pound’s rally saying about investors’ view of Brexit?

The currency appreciation is positive for sentiment towards UK shares

News

Safe-haven funds fail to deliver

New data reveals many absolute return funds aren’t living up to their promise

Feature

Investments that earn you more and more

How dividend growth can keep your portfolio fit and healthy

Funds

Fund managers take stock of the retail sector after festive trading updates

The professionals give their thoughts on the industry

Investment Trusts

Merian Chrysalis now 65% invested following 2018 IPO

The investment trust has taken various stakes in private growth companies

Investment Trusts

Chaos at Athelney Trust as boardroom coup doesn’t go to plan

The old fund manager doesn’t get his job back and the incumbent is voted off the board

Investment Trusts

MedicX shares jump on Primary Health Properties tie-up

The two companies could enjoy economies of scale under a merger plan

Investment Trusts

Are you really getting diversification from your funds and investment trusts?

We discuss ways to tell if there is an overlap in your portfolio

Personal Finance

How to be more organised with filing future tax returns

Handy hints to help you take advantage of allowances and save enough money to pay the taxman

Under The Bonnet

Three reasons why you shouldn’t invest in HSBC

Don’t be tempted by a generous 6% dividend yield... the investment risks are greater than you think