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This week's articles: 28 October 2016

All the articles published in this week's magazine in one place
October 27, 2016

FEATURES

Investment trust stars

It has been a lively year in terms of discount movements and corporate activity, but issuance has been slow, reports Leonora Walters.

UK equity income trusts: best protected payouts

We assess which investment trusts have the best payouts and the deepest pockets to keep on paying. Kate Beioley reports.

Two investment trust portfolios for income: one year on

We check in with our two investment trust income portfolios to work out which one has performed the best, paid the most, and is looking healthiest right now. Kate Beioley reports.

Investment trusts: professional picks 2016

Four professional investors set out their investment trust picks for growth, income, wealth preservation and diversification. Leonora Walters reports.

Around the world in eight investment trusts

Pack your bags, grab your investment passport and let the IC take you around the world in eight investment trusts, says Algy Hall.

Platforms vs share schemes: the best way to buy an investment trust

You can buy an investment trust through a platform or provider savings scheme. Emma Agyemang sets out the main differences.

Transport beasts: bus and rail

The long-term fortunes of the UK's quoted bus and rail operators can be best described as a rollercoaster ride, with more downs than ups in recent years, as SharePad's Phil Oakley explains.

SEVEN DAYS

Our take on the biggest business news of the past week

NEWS

Glencore leading Anglo on debt reduction

British American Tobacco targets Reynolds merger

FCA releases IPO remedies

Cobham shares plunge again

3i sells debt management

News Spotlight – Big pharma braces for US reform

Economic Outlook – The inflation threat

Next week's economics

COMMENT

The Editor – You name it, they have it

Simon Thompson – On the financial beat

Chris Dillow -

Buy on Halloween?

Importing trouble

How to be a good trader

Mr Bearbull – Crossed wireless

The Trader – Terrifying technical analysis

Property Matters – Taking a more regional view

MONEY

Portfolio Clinic – Think of your portfolio as a football team

TIPS

Top up on SuperGroup

High-yielding Jupiter boosted by diversity

High-yielding Norcros's contrarian upside

Science in Sport to leverage brand strength

Diversify your income with North American Income Trust

Tips Updates

NCC

Carpetright

Michelmersh Brick

International Personal Finance

St James's Place

SHARES

Taking Stock – Vapes, volumes and leverage for Big Tobacco

Sector Focus – Recession: is it all retailers have to worry about?

Results

Whitbread

Braemar

Earthport

WEEK AHEAD

TAKEOVERS

DIRECTORS DEALINGS

Clinigen

Morses Club