FEATURES
In our annual bumper special we examine the factors that help determine the performance of the UK’s 350 biggest listed companies
John Rosier looks at the lessons private investors can learn from the winning – and losing – entrants of a long running share investing competition
Momentum and defensive investing did badly last year – as lots of stockpicking strategies. Chris Dillow reports
SEVEN DAYS
Our take on the biggest business stories of the past week
NEWS
Kier chief ousted amid shareholder discontent
Metro Bank warns on profits and capital
China still fuelling luxury retailers
Sirius Minerals overhauls debt plans
News Spotlight – Small caps yet to feel the research pinch
Economic Outlook – Euro hopes, Next week’s economics
COMMENT
The Editor – In defence of fund lists
Simon Thompson – Profit from unwinding of recessionary risk, Scisys on a mission, 1pm unloved and underrated, Arena overtrading creates buying opportunity
Chris Dillow – Investing in cronyism, Systematic errors
No Free Lunch – On the brink
Phil Oakley – SSE – a lesson in dividend safety
The Trader – Broadcasting a warning
MONEY
Portfolio Clinic – Owning a stock is not a reason to be bullish on it
TIPS
Secure Trust sell-off overdone
Buy Allergy Therapeutics ahead of clinical updates
Defend your portfolio with AXA Sterling Credit Short Duration Bond
Tips updates
FUNDS
Schroders US manager Jenny Jones to retire
Big Theme – Infrastructure offers income and diversification at a price
IT Geek – Don’t let discounts control what you buy
SHARES
Taking Stock – UK dividend risk ratchets up
Stock Screens – Stocks that have it all – including risk
Sector Focus – Are airlines nearing capacity?
Results
DIRECTORS DEALINGS
Polar Capital co-founder sells £1.2m