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Magazine - 16 Apr 2020

Heathcare heroes: the new issue of Shares looks at the companies trying to save the world in the fight against coronavirus.

Also this week: company fundraisings hit £2bn as London-listed firms tap up shareholders.

Find out how the defence sector is holding up during the crisis, and learn about two thematic funds that stay one step ahead of the crowd.

Great Ideas

Alliance Pharma remains on growth track

Company's capital-light business model enables it to generate strong cash flows

News

Promising signs as Next gets back to business

Retailer's 'very limited' re-opening could be a model which others follow

Great Ideas

Tesco shares rally on dividend cheer

The only real negative was an expectation for higher costs

News

£2bn raised by London-listed companies in race for cash

Institutional shareholders seem to be quite willing to support companies during dark times and they're getting a good price on new stock

Great Ideas

Domino's Pizza is a rare lockdown winner

That's handy as a new boss is about to join and hopefully fix some big problems

Great Ideas

Homeserve is a resilient pick with growth ambitions

Emergency repairs firm is targeting medium-term expansion in the US and should weather coronavirus crisis

Feature

Don't turn your back on small caps as markets fall

They may be more volatile but the potential returns can justify higher risk, say fund managers

Russ Mould

Why the dollar is in demand

The story behind the rise in the US currency and what it means for the markets

Editor's View

A simple guide to understanding market corrections

It's fairly easy to understand why shares fall and how stocks behave in different ways

News

What will the coronavirus crisis mean for the defence sector?

For now defence-orientated firms are holding up much better than aerospace specialists

Exchange-Traded Funds

Socially responsible investing: a stricter form of ESG

Why looking for ETFs and funds with the 'SRI' tag could help you find a more focused investment than just a regular ESG fund

Feature

Healthcare heroes: invest in the companies trying to save the world from coronavirus

We look at the stocks fighting the global pandemic

Personal Finance

Where can you get the best rates on cash savings?

Cash is increasingly important to individuals amid fears about the stock market and a likely recession

Funds

The thematic funds that stay one step ahead of the crowd

Lazard is confident on the themes that will shape the world over the next decade

First-time Investor

Everything you need to know about bonds

We look at the world of fixed income and its pros and cons for investors

Ask Tom

Why can't I transfer my defined benefit pension?

Our expert answers a frustrated investor's retirement query

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Great Ideas

Alliance Pharma remains on growth track

News

Promising signs as Next gets back to business

Great Ideas

Tesco shares rally on dividend cheer

News

£2bn raised by London-listed companies in race for cash

Great Ideas

Domino's Pizza is a rare lockdown winner

Great Ideas

Homeserve is a resilient pick with growth ambitions

Feature

Don't turn your back on small caps as markets fall

Russ Mould

Why the dollar is in demand

Editor's View

A simple guide to understanding market corrections

News

What will the coronavirus crisis mean for the defence sector?

Exchange-Traded Funds

Socially responsible investing: a stricter form of ESG

Feature

Healthcare heroes: invest in the companies trying to save the world from coronavirus

Personal Finance

Where can you get the best rates on cash savings?

Funds

The thematic funds that stay one step ahead of the crowd

First-time Investor

Everything you need to know about bonds

Ask Tom

Why can't I transfer my defined benefit pension?

Market Overview

UK 350 Risers and Fallers

Magazine - 16 Apr 2020

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Editor's View

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Exchange-Traded Funds

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First-time Investor

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