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Profit margins: a sign of danger or a hallmark of quality?

Investors need to understand why a company has high margins and how it can protect them

Alpha: Phil Oakley's shares round-up - 22 March

Some of Phil's analysis this week looks at companies that have made acquisitions - but have they added value?

Has time been called on JD Wetherspoon's growth prospects?

The pub operator has been the standout performer in a difficult sector. Despite strong sales growth, rising costs and a slowdown in new pub openings suggest that growing profits in the future is going to be difficult

Alpha: Phil Oakley's shares round-up - 15 March

This week Phil assesses two income cases and re-evaluates past quality stalwarts.

The safety and value of water company dividends

Water company shares are mainly bought for their dividends, but how safe are they and what are they worth?

Alpha: Phil Oakley's shares round-up - 8 March

This week Phil has made some changes to his Fantasy Sipp portfolio.

Buybacks versus dividends – which is best?

Are buybacks good for shareholders, or should companies pay dividends instead?

Persimmon's Help to Buy gains raise eyebrows

Persimmon has never been as profitable but the mainstream media is finally realising how much the government’s Help to Buy scheme has supported housebuilders' margins.

Alpha: Phil Oakley's weekly shares round-up 1 March

This week Phil comments on M&S and Ocado, Persimmon and Berkshire Hathaway's recent performance.

Amazon – a phenomenon still worth paying up for?

The ecommerce giant’s shares are very richly valued and therefore very risky. However, exceptional companies can richly reward patient investors who are happy to take on those risks