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Magazine - 07 Oct 2021

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Oil and gas prices have been racing ahead so don't miss the new issue of Shares magazine which looks at four stocks that could benefit, as well as a range of relevant funds.

This week's investment ideas include a growth fund that has returned more than three times as much as the UK All Companies sector over five years.

Get the latest on City of London Investment Trust, why BooHoo and ASOS's shares have been weak, Greggs' overseas growth plans and the launch of a 7% bond.

Feature

7% motor racing bond issue could spark investor interest

It is being issued by a vehicle linked to Aston Martin's F1 racing team

News

Investors warned to be wary of FTSE 100 super-yields

Data shows nine companies on 8%-plus income payouts

Great Ideas

Hotel Chocolat beats expectations on web sales surge

The posh chocolates seller has evolved from a UK store-based retailer to a global digital-led brand

Great Ideas

Aurora should benefit if value comes back into fashion again

Investment trust to have 15% stake in upcoming Castelnau listing

Great Ideas

Euromoney looks smart as it reaps benefits of earlier deals

Earnings are expected to start improving and there is a lot to like about the business

News

Greggs will have to work hard to succeed overseas

But UK growth plans make sense, including longer opening hours and considerably more outlets

News

Soft data shows rising prices are a big concern for businesses

Shift in inflation expectations is driving a new cycle of 'value rotation'

Great Ideas

Use Slater fund to find growth at a reasonable price

Why investors should entrust their hard-earned money to growth champion Mark Slater

News

Merck's game changing oral Covid-19 drug shakes up biotech sector

An oral Covid-19 tablet could generate $10 billion annual revenues says Jefferies

Ask Tom

Why is it costing me to leave a with-profits pension?

Watch out for something called 'Market Value Reduction'

News

Boohoo and ASOS out of fashion as shares slump

Parts of the fashion retail sector has gone from winner to loser, but names like Next and Inditex are still doing well

Great Ideas

Shares' top picks for 2021: still outperforming

Half of our selections have put up double-digit gains but the losers have sunk further of late

Russ Mould

Why the dollar must be watched

The US currency has a big impact on commodities and emerging markets

Feature

Energy winners: the companies to back as oil and gas prices soar

Why there could be more upside to come and the different ways to play surging prices

Editor's View

Inflation isn't going away soon: how to protect your portfolio

The drivers behind the low inflation of the past three decades are changing

Investment Trusts

City of London underperformance is a worry

The popular investment vehicle has lost its edge in recent years

Education

Charting: How a classic mathematical series can help set price targets

Fibonacci levels are a useful guide to future support and resistance

Feature

Why are bond yields rising and what does it mean for stocks?

Equity investors really need to keep an eye on US and UK bonds

Investment Trusts

Does it matter who owns the investment trust I want to buy?

We explain how to find a list of major shareholders and what to consider

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