What have investors been reading this week? Analysts survey the future of UK stocks Lloyds and Shell and we look in detail at income investing; for and in retirement, investing in domestic companies and further afield.
Shell Will "Struggle to Overcome" Oil Price Crash, say Analysts
Improvements are likely at Shell, say analysts, but the firm is far more likely to remain a laggard than become a leader among the oil majors for the rest of this decade
3 Trusts that have Grown Dividends for Decades
Looking for income-paying investments for your retirement portfolio? Morningstar senior fund analyst David Holder picks three closed-end funds which are dividend heroes
Will You Be Worse Off with the New State Pension?
The new State Pension is a flat income of £155 a week - an increase on the current Basic State Pension of £115. But a new report suggests pensioners will actually lose out
Biggest and Best Asia Equity Funds
Asian stock markets have treated investors to a bumpy ride over the past year. Which fund managers have successfully navigated the turmoil?
THE WEEK: Morningstar columnist Rodney Hobson says there's plenty to get spooked about in the stock market - but there are a few treats to be had too
Income Investing in Retirement
FUTURE PROOF: Your portfolio requirements change once you are retired - make sure that you take a suitably cautious stance when you are solely reliant on investment income
Is this the Beginning of a US Bear Market?
Through 2015 the US equity fund sector has lost the momentum that had sustained its long bull run from March 2009 when the S&P 500 gained more than 200%
Is Income Investing in Emerging Markets Worth the Risk?
It has been a difficult year for JPMorgan emerging markets investor Richard Titherington, but he says now is the time to take the plunge for income stocks on the cheap
Lloyds Results Disappoint, But Analysts Remain Positive
Lloyd's third quarter results revealed yet another large charge for PPI mis-selling and disappointing revenue figures. But there are reasons to be cheerful say analysts
Bogle: There's No Point Investing Outside of the US
Although things aren't perfect, the U.S. economy and U.S. equities are still likely to outperform the rest of the world, argues Vanguard founder Jack Bogle