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Private investors have never had so much information at their fingertips to guide them through the stock market minefield. And to show how even inexperienced investors can sort the wheat from the chaff in double-quick time, Shares has come up with a selection of straightforward mini-portfolios.


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06 Plays of the Week
Best investment ideas from Tim Freeborn

10 Shares Uncovered
The Shares team search out the latest stock opportunities and news

14 News Focus
Our view on the big stories

24 Small Shares
News, views and profiles

30 Upcoming Floats
Focus on the IPOs

32 Special Situations
Takeovers and rights issues

34 The Chartist
David Jones spots the key signals

38 Brokers' Tips
Shares tracks the analysts ideas

40 Analyst Watch
Tracking who gets it right

41 On the Horizon
Plan ahead for upcoming events

42 Directors' Dealings
Inside track on board buys and sells

44 Strategies
Digging the data for share ideas

48 Tables & Results

64 Derivatives
Spread betting, CFDs, options

73 Next Week
Meetings, ex-dividend information

74 Letters


ARCHIVE

Company Index 2004 Q1

Shares Euro XI
FEATURE - pg 21
In the spirit of the Euro 2004 soccer festival which kicks off this weekend, Shares has put together a European XI featuring some of the top Continental companies which the experts think should be taking the field.

Takeover profits
LONG-TERM INVESTOR - pg 22
There are many different approaches to profit from takeovers, but Peter Webb uses cold, hard maths and a bit of subjectivity. He explains the ins and outs of takeover risk arbitrage.

Whiff of money
ANALYSIS - pg 23
The clock is ticking for landfill sites thanks to the EU Landfill Directive, under which the rules for handling hazardous waste are due to change next month. It could mean a bonanza for waste disposal companies, which are all set to clean up.

Sector secrets
REALITY BYTES - pg 37
Get the sector right and the shares will take care of themselves, says Tim Freeborn, who reveals the results from a study of the performance of different stock market sectors over the past 18 years.

Quint-essential
PLAYS OF THE WEEK - pg 6
Urban regeneration has become a political point scorer and with the increasing shortage of lower priced housing in London, it is gaining importance. Step forward Quintain Estates, which is one of the leading 'brownfield' operators in the capital.

Gloves off
SHARES UNCOVERED - pg 10
In the battle for Marks & Spencer whom should shareholders trust - the buccaneer or the smoothie? Fortunately the fight is still in the early rounds so there is no rush to make a decision. John Marshall assesses their chances.

Battle for Baltimore
SMALL SHARES - pg 28
Yet another twist in the confusing Baltimore/Acquisitor takeover saga. Baltimore has now ditched plans to become a renewable energy company and shareholders get to vote on ousting the board at a second EGM in early July.

Toasting success
FLOATS - pg 31
Palandri Wines is one of a case of new companies hoping to start floating on AIM this month. An Oz wine producer, the company is hoping to increase its European presence and could be selling in Sainsburys and Tesco in the near future.

Analyst Watch
ANALYST WATCH - pg 40
You can read their tips in every business paper, but how accurate are City analysts. forecasts? This week we track those following oil giant BP. CSFB scores highly but analysts at HSBC and Citigroup are not helping investors.


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