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Magazine - 16 Mar 2023

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Banking crisis: should you be worried about investing in this sector? Shares looks at the fallout from Silicon Valley Bank's collapse and what it means for UK banks and interest rates.

Looking to get more from a Lifetime ISA? Read about different investment strategies depending on whether you're looking to save up for a first home deposit or retirement.

Discover how Tesla really makes money as Shares goes under the bonnet of the popular US stock.

News

Budget 2023: big news on pensions as lifetime allowance is abolished

Chancellor's big reveal was overshadowed by a deepening crisis in the banking sector which rocked markets

News

Banking crisis: should you be worried about investing in this sector?

The biggest US bank collapse in a decade has rocked investor confidence

Under The Bonnet

Where do investors stand after Tesla's 57% 2023 share price rally?

We look at how the electric vehicle company makes money and its plans for rapid growth in the energy space

Feature

Lifetime ISA: top investment strategies for your first home or retirement

How to use this vehicle to get free money from the government and realise your goals

Funds

Tracker funds are at the top of retail investors' ISA shopping list

Investors appear to be losing interest in fund managers and are shifting their portfolios to passive vehicles that track an index

Great Ideas

Babcock's in recovery mode and its shares are much cheaper than other defence stocks

The engineering support services group is a self-help story with significant rerating potential

Case study

How I invest: a mix of shares, investment trusts and a growth fund help me save for my family's future

Gordon uses his scrutiny of a company's management, leadership and strategy to make his investment choices

Feature

Investing in AIM shares for inheritance tax relief? Don't get caught out by these issues

We explain what happens if a BPR-qualifying company moves to a different market or is taken over

Great Ideas

This tracker fund is a cheap way to secure gold's safe haven qualities

With SVB's collapse leading to market volatility this ETF offers exposure to the prized precious metal

Feature

Why investing in your 60s doesn't mean the end of investing for capital growth

With an investment horizon which could still run to more than two decades, stocks can remain a part of your retirement plan

Editor's View

Higher rates on cash savings could drive more generous dividends from shares

Company directors and fund managers need to find a new way to encourage people to take the risk of investing

Feature

How investors can take part in company fundraisings as they dial up again

The emergence of PrimaryBid and REX means institutions aren't the only investors being offered stock potentially at a discount

Danni Hewson

High street comeback: companies are back in expansion mode again

Forget recession fears, many businesses are preparing for the future with new store openings

Ask Tom

How do I top up National Insurance contributions now the deadline has been extended?

Act now to help boost state pension payments when you retire

Feature

Are Harbour Energy and its rivals bluffing about leaving the North Sea behind?

Claims that the windfall tax wiped out profit do not tell the whole story

Great Ideas

Just Group remains attractive after strong full year trading update and confident outlook

More pension schemes are expected to bring forward their defined benefit de-risking plans

Week Ahead

Stocks to watch over the next 7 days: Fevertree, Kingfisher, Nike and General Mills

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