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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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Investors cheered Lloyds' results last week but I'm still not convinced by banks' business models

Lloyds is analysed the week it increased its dividend, along with J Sainsbury as its proposed merger with Asda runs into trouble.