FEATURES
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There’s no end in sight to the punishing fines being imposed on the banks by UK, European and US regulators. Will the pain ever end and what shape will be banks be left in? John Adams reports.
The autumn sell-off has dragged down oil services shares and left many offering huge dividend yields – Chris Boxall asks whether this represents good value or a value trap.
SEVEN DAYS
Our take on the most important business news stories of the past week
NEWS
Synthomer hit by European downturn
Morgan Sindall warns on profits
Speculation builds over Pfizer return
News Spotlight – GSK plans HIV float
Economic Outlook – In defence of big stocks, Next week’s economics
COMMENT
The Editor – Levelling the field
Mr Bearbull – The Google way
Simon Thompson – Ride the buy to let boom, Tapping into cloud-based profits
Chris Dillow – Halloween’s effects, A second-best case for funds, When the UK slows
The Trader – How many economists does it take?
Chronic Investor – Buyback mountain
Smart Money – 200,000 investors to cash in pensions next year
YOUR MONEY
75-year old aims to minimise IHT
TIPS
Connect to Amino for growth and value
Look beyond L&G Dynamic Bond Trust
Brokers’ views
Tips Updates
FUNDS
Woodford effect causes UK All Companies greatest ever outflow
Big Theme – Fixed income fund fears
IC Top 100 Funds Update: Tech trust upbeat on security
The Interview – Troy’s downside focus reaps rewards
SHARES
Taking Stock: A test passed?
Sector Focus – Microchip makers wired for growth
Stock Screen – Seven Monsters of Momentum
Results
DIRECTORS DEALINGS