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Magazine - 09 Apr 2020

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With more than 200 companies having pulled their dividends in recent weeks, Shares looks at who is paying, who is not, and where to still find reliable income.

Discover why a large number of stocks are rallying in Shares' weekly update on markets during the coronavirus crisis, and read why Microsoft is sitting pretty.

Also this week: renewable energy infrastructure trusts outperform and the fund managers more optimistic about Chinese investments.

News

Scottish Investment Trust denies 'style drift'

The value investor insists radical portfolio change was still aligned to its contrarian approach

Great Ideas

Fundsmith upbeat despite difficult market conditions

Influential manager Terry Smith gives his thoughts on the current crisis

News

£1.6bn fundraising frenzy: companies tap markets to ensure their survival

Cash calls pick up pace amid coronavirus-driven economic deep freeze

News

UK industrials 'unlikely' to breach debt covenants

Government support and flexible banks should help firms navigate the slump

News

Trading platforms see surge in demand amid market volatility

CMC Markets is expected to pay generous dividends as a result of a surge in business

Great Ideas

Why Microsoft could thrive despite coronavirus crisis

Big demand for Office, cloud computing and other IT services looks likely

News

Market's attention turns to exit strategy

Equities rally on signs that infection rates may have peaked in parts of Europe

Editor's View

Help the coronavirus fight now and profit later

Companies are being very generous in a bid to help society

News

UK Treasury reported to be considering strategic companies bailout

Vital funds would be injected in return for equity stakes if the money wasn't repaid within six months

News

Times are hard for value fund managers

Invesco star manager Mark Barnett sacked from investment trust Perpetual Income and Growth

Ask Tom

What do I need to know before I start drawing down on my pension?

Our resident pensions expert outlines key drawdown considerations

Great Ideas

Buy Civitas for resilient income credentials

Provider of accommodation to people with learning disabilities looks well positioned

Russ Mould

Insurers start to follow banks with dividend cuts

The sector is under pressure from the regulator over paying cash to shareholders

News

Lindsell Train's Japanese fund soars ahead

Strong cash generation sees its fund recoup some of February's losses

Feature

Finding income in a sea of dividend cuts

We reveal the companies that have cut dividends and suggest four ways to keep earning an income

First-time Investor

What are stocks and shares?

We discuss the case for buying equities and some of the risks involved

Investment Trusts

Infrastructure trusts have been a saviour to investors

Stable, government-backed subsidies and fixed price contracts mean these investment trusts continue to see the money rolling in

Personal Finance

Five steps to get your finances recession-proof

From making your bills more manageable to developing new skills

Feature

Experts are feeling more optimistic about Chinese stocks and funds

We find out why fund managers are warming to the Asian region again

Funds

Vanguard's little-known active fund beats Alliance Trust and Witan

Its global equity fund is relatively small but the returns are much bigger than two of its best known peers

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