FEATURES
Dividends are divine but also damaging. James Norrington considers how the payouts have a distorting impact on companies, the economy and society
Putting the spotlight on commercial property and kids
John Baron reminds investors of the merits of an unloved sector and the perils of poor regulation
SEVEN DAYS
Our take on the biggest business stories of the past week
NEWS
DS Smith sells plastics division
Debenhams warns on profits after restructuring
News Spotlight – China’s long march of optimism
Economic Outlook – Why government borrowing has fallen, Next week’s economics
COMMENT
The Editor – Desperately seeking certainty
Simon Thompson – Bargain Shares update, SimplyBiz doing great business, Mpac’s massive earnings upgrades
The Trader – Do you really know your bonds?
Chris Dillow – Unsafe houses, On uncertainty
Mr Bearbull – Beyond the horizon
Phil Oakley – Buybacks versus dividends – which is best?
MONEY
Portfolio Clinic – De-risk and diversify your portfolio
TIPS
Avon finds value in advanced projects
OMG! More growth to come for Oxford Metrics
Establish a strong core with Lindsell Train Global Equity
Tips Updates
Ashtead
FUNDS
LF Woodford Equity Income reduces exposure to unquoted companies
Big Theme – Consider the cost of UK commercial property
SHARES
Taking Stock – Shell, graft and the Ogoni
Stock Screens – Our latest Magic Formula shares
Sector Focus – Queens of the drone age
Results
International Personal Finance
International Consolidated Airlines
DIRECTORS DEALINGS
Watkin Jones finance chief cashes in
