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After a busy year of geopolitical changes, there is a lot of ground to cover when discussing markets. In this episode, Simon and Dan Jones unpack everything from the mass number of moves to the US market to knotty Aim shares, and the sectors investors should keep an eye on in 2025.


Timestamps

01:02 2025 prospects

06:06 Economic backdrop

10:23 Upgrades and downgrades

15:31 Donald Trump’s presidency

21:12 His take on moves to US markets

24:16 Buybacks

29:20 Aim

32:16 IPOs and M&A

33:59 Interesting sectors


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After a busy year of geopolitical changes, there is a lot of ground to cover when discussing markets. In this episode, Simon and Dan Jones unpack everything from the mass number of moves to the US market to knotty Aim shares, and the sectors investors should keep an eye on in 2025.


Timestamps

01:02 2025 prospects

06:06 Economic backdrop

10:23 Upgrades and downgrades

15:31 Donald Trump’s presidency

21:12 His take on moves to US markets

24:16 Buybacks

29:20 Aim

32:16 IPOs and M&A

33:59 Interesting sectors


Claim your first 12 weeks of Investors' Chronicle Print + Digital for just £12. You will get instant access to our website and app, plus the magazine delivered to your door every week. To start your trial, visit www.investorschronicle.co.uk/podcasttrial

*After your 12-week trial you will pay just £62 every 13 weeks by direct debit. If you’re not entirely satisfied, you can cancel up to 5 business days before your renewal date and only pay the £12 already debited. This offer is for UK subscribers only.



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On the week Donald Trump retook the position of US president, a handful of banking stocks released strong results. Jemma Slingo joins host Dan Jones to explore what investors need to know about Trump’s potential impact, the differences between UK and US banks, and a broader outlook for the year. It’s then onto this week’s cover feature on creating five-year outlooks for markets. Alex Newman runs through his thinking behind the piece, the challenges that arise when predicting market moves, and his predictions for gold. Last up, Julian Hoffman talks weight-loss drugs. He and Dan discuss what investors can expect in the year ahead, why Novo Nordisk’s results were disappointing, and more. Timestamps 1:11 US banks 12:22 A five-year outlook 24:58 Biotech Claim your first 12 weeks of Investors' Chronicle Print + Digital for just £12. You will get instant access to our website and app, plus the magazine delivered to your door every week. To start your trial, visit www.investorschronicle.co.uk/podcasttrial *After your 12-week trial you will pay just £62 every 13 weeks by direct debit. If you’re not entirely satisfied, you can cancel up to 5 business days before your renewal date and only pay the £12 already debited. This offer is for UK subscribers only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
 
Dave Baxter and Dan Jones sit down with the founder of Saba Capital, Boaz Weinstein. Last month, Saba sent the investment trust space into disarray by announcing it wanted to unseat board members at seven underperforming trusts, and merge them or offer shareholders a way out. In the episode, Dave and Dan grill Boaz on how Saba’s plans would work, what happens if it doesn’t win the votes, his belief that investors will benefit and more. The deadlines for shareholders to vote on Saba’s proposals vary, but in many cases, they are due before the end of January: check with your platform for details. How to vote in Saba's big investment trust battle Timestamps 1:45 Are we too preoccupied with discounts? 5:04 Critiques of Saba 6:53 The plan when the results are in 10:05 Professional investors’ view 12:21 If they don’t win the votes 15:01 Cash exits for trusts 16:53 Trusts’ unlisted holdings eg. SpaceX 19:57 The strategy for a new super-entity 23:31 Where Saba’s attention will turn next 25:55 If they win the vote, will they mimic US processes? 28:10 Can Saba keep discounts in check? Claim your first 12 weeks of Investors' Chronicle Print + Digital for just £12. You will get instant access to our website and app, plus the magazine delivered to your door every week. To start your trial, visit www.investorschronicle.co.uk/podcasttrial *After your 12-week trial you will pay just £62 every 13 weeks by direct debit. If you’re not entirely satisfied, you can cancel up to 5 business days before your renewal date and only pay the £12 already debited. This offer is for UK subscribers only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
 
This week’s episode starts off with a discussion of Games Workshop’s (GAW) results which showed strong core revenues. Valeria Martinez looks at how the business is performing geographically, the catalysts of its growth, its forecasts and more. Julian Hofmann then gives listeners an insight into our latest cover feature on dividend minnows. He shares the background of his research on the history of dividends in the FTSE 100 and highlights what investors should be wary of when it comes to large-cap dividends. He also touches on some examples from the piece such as brickmaker, Brickabilty (BRCK) . Last up is the pig and cattle genetics company Genus (GNS) . Shares were up 20 per cent in just one day earlier in the week, a change of tune from its performance in previous years. Julian touches on the backdrop for the company’s performance and why it’s hard to price. Timestamps 1:09 Games Workshop 17:00 Income minnows 25:34 Genus Claim your first 12 weeks of Investors' Chronicle Print + Digital for just £12. You will get instant access to our website and app, plus the magazine delivered to your door every week. To start your trial, visit www.investorschronicle.co.uk/podcasttrial *After your 12-week trial you will pay just £62 every 13 weeks by direct debit. If you’re not entirely satisfied, you can cancel up to 5 business days before your renewal date and only pay the £12 already debited. This offer is for UK subscribers only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
 
The duo reunite after the festive period for a conversation on how Lord Lee’s portfolio performed, why he feels optimistic about the next 12 months and how he’s invested a strong flow of dividends. The pair discuss Christie Group plc, a stock Lord Lee suggests is “severely underrated”, his opinion on what to do with a company that’s down 50 per cent, and British big-names ITV, Aviva and Supermarket Income Reit. The episode rounds up in the typical style, updating listeners on new holdings or recent exits in Lord Lee’s portfolio. If you have any questions you would like answered in the podcast, please send them to alex.newman@ft.com Claim your first 12 weeks of Investors' Chronicle Print + Digital for just £12. You will get instant access to our website and app, plus the magazine delivered to your door every week. To start your trial, visit www.investorschronicle.co.uk/podcasttrial *After your 12-week trial you will pay just £62 every 13 weeks by direct debit. If you’re not entirely satisfied, you can cancel up to 5 business days before your renewal date and only pay the £12 already debited. This offer is for UK subscribers only. Timestamps 1:14 Optimism about the year ahead 3:48 2024 review 5:20 Reinvesting dividends 6:55 Christie Group plc 10:54 What he would do at a 50 per cent loss 13:41 Should companies consult investors 15:38 Aviva and Direct Line 19:39 ITV 21:30 Supermarket Income Reit 27:18 New positions and recent exits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
 
We begin with trading updates from retailers and update investors on all they need to know about Next (NXT) , M&S (MKS) and Greggs (GRG) . There is considerable pressure across the board due to higher national insurance contributions, rising wages and uncertain consumer sentiment. Michael Fahy, Mark Robinson and Alex Newman weigh in. Mark Robinson talks all things risk management, the topic of our latest Big Read . Mark touches on the golden rules to follow, how to protect a portfolio and more. Next up is bond yields, a hot topic given the market turmoil, and the team discuss what’s happening and whether bonds can still be considered a diversifier away from stocks. Timestamps 1:21 Retailers 18:02 Risk management Claim your first 12 weeks of Investors' Chronicle Print + Digital for just £12. You will get instant access to our website and app, plus the magazine delivered to your door every week. To start your trial, visit www.investorschronicle.co.uk/podcasttrial *After your 12-week trial you will pay just £62 every 13 weeks by direct debit. If you’re not entirely satisfied, you can cancel up to 5 business days before your renewal date and only pay the £12 already debited. This offer is for UK subscribers only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
 
We begin the year's final podcast discussing activist investor Saba Capital . Funds editor Dave Baxter explores the impact of its demand to remove the boards of seven investment trusts and what investors should do if the changes go ahead. It’s then onto Hollywood Bowl’s (BOWL) results . The company reported a 7 per cent rise in revenue, but shares still fell 10 per cent. Michael Fahy explains what caused the fall as well as the business's valuation. Last up, our US-based writer Arthur Sants joins in the studio. From the recent market sell-off after comments from the Fed to the Magnificent Seven stocks, investors can find out what to expect from American markets in the coming year. Timestamps 1:17 Saba Capital 9:31 Hollywood Bowl 17:43 The US Claim your first 12 weeks of Investors' Chronicle Print + Digital for just £12. You will get instant access to our website and app, plus the magazine delivered to your door every week. To start your trial, visit www.investorschronicle.co.uk/podcasttrial *After your 12-week trial you will pay just £62 every 13 weeks by direct debit. If you’re not entirely satisfied, you can cancel up to 5 business days before your renewal date and only pay the £12 already debited. This offer is for UK subscribers only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
 
After a busy year of geopolitical changes, there is a lot of ground to cover when discussing markets. In this episode, Simon and Dan Jones unpack everything from the mass number of moves to the US market to knotty Aim shares, and the sectors investors should keep an eye on in 2025. Timestamps 01:02 2025 prospects 06:06 Economic backdrop 10:23 Upgrades and downgrades 15:31 Donald Trump’s presidency 21:12 His take on moves to US markets 24:16 Buybacks 29:20 Aim 32:16 IPOs and M&A 33:59 Interesting sectors Claim your first 12 weeks of Investors' Chronicle Print + Digital for just £12. You will get instant access to our website and app, plus the magazine delivered to your door every week. To start your trial, visit www.investorschronicle.co.uk/podcasttrial *After your 12-week trial you will pay just £62 every 13 weeks by direct debit. If you’re not entirely satisfied, you can cancel up to 5 business days before your renewal date and only pay the £12 already debited. This offer is for UK subscribers only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
 
Chris Akers unpacks the latest from equipment rental company Ashtead (AHT) . The figures slightly underwhelmed the market, but the biggest factor affecting the business was the announcement that it’s moving its listing to the US. Onto our latest cover feature on behavioural psychology and investing. Alex Newman lays out his intention with the piece, as well as the importance of recognising what impact our biases have on our investment decisions. It’s then on to the plastics business Victrex (VCT) which saw its shares shoot up recently. Julian Hofmann looks at the causes of this and Alex returns to touch on the bid for Aim-traded fintech firm Equals (EQLS). Timestamps 01:17 Ashtead 09:05 Developmental psychology 19:56 Victrex 27:21 Equals Claim your first 12 weeks of Investors' Chronicle Print + Digital for just £12. You will get instant access to our website and app, plus the magazine delivered to your door every week. To start your trial, visit www.investorschronicle.co.uk/podcasttrial *After your 12-week trial you will pay just £62 every 13 weeks by direct debit. If you’re not entirely satisfied, you can cancel up to 5 business days before your renewal date and only pay the £12 already debited. This offer is for UK subscribers only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
 
As stock pickers, the managers of The Brunner Investment Trust are looking for what they believe are great companies which can grow and deliver returns to shareholders. Whilst this may sound obvious, just what exactly are the common factors in the DNA of a “great” company? Joe Lynam quizzes portfolio manager Julian Bishop on how he and his team go about assessing companies. For more in-depth discussions and insights, visit our website for additional podcast episodes, articles and videos: https://www.brunner.co.uk/en-gb/videos-podcasts-and-reading This content was paid for and produced by The Brunner Investment Trust Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
 
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We begin with airlines Jet2 (JET2) and EasyJet (EZJ) who recently released results. Michael Fahy explores the current demand for travel and package holidays, and the reputational issues affecting share valuations. The future of the North Sea is murky but the industry now has clarity on its taxes. Our commodities expert, Alex Hamer, lays out the opportunities, challenges and changing operating costs in the sector. AJ Bell (AJB) recently changed how its users can vote at AGMs for the companies they own – offering a digital option, in the same way Interactive Investors users have been able to since 2021. Holly McKechnie unpacks why this is an important move and the impact it may have. Timestamps 1:23 Airline stocks 12:34 The North Sea 27:04 Shareholder democracy Claim your first 12 weeks of Investors' Chronicle Print + Digital for just £12. You will get instant access to our website and app, plus the magazine delivered to your door every week. To start your trial, visit www.investorschronicle.co.uk/podcasttrial *After your 12-week trial you will pay just £62 every 13 weeks by direct debit. If you’re not entirely satisfied, you can cancel up to 5 business days before your renewal date and only pay the £12 already debited. This offer is for UK subscribers only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
 
In the latest episode of the IC Interviews, Val Cipriani, personal finance editor, sits down with Stefan Gries of BlackRock Greater Europe Trust. The fund is known for focusing on businesses with dependable profits and finds success even though it takes less risk than the average investor. Hear Gries’s take on Dutch semiconductor stock ASML (AMS) , and how the industry will fare in light of Donald Trump’s win. The duo also cover the prospects of the Chinese and UK markets, the fund’s stock-picking methods which European sectors are ripe for investor attention. Timestamps 0:49 What the fund does 2:34 Changes to the strategy 6:02 Outlook on the market 8:53 US election result 11:06 Bullish versus Bearish 13:46 Stockpicking 17:13 Novo Nordisk 21:46 ASML 25:25 Semiconductors in the wake of Trump’s win 32:57 China and post-Covid recovery 35:55 UK market 38:19 Granola stocks 40:39 Wider European stocks 42:42 Promising sectors Claim your first 12 weeks of Investors' Chronicle Print + Digital for just £12. You will get instant access to our website and app, plus the magazine delivered to your door every week. To start your trial, visit www.investorschronicle.co.uk/podcasttrial *After your 12-week trial you will pay just £62 every 13 weeks by direct debit. If you’re not entirely satisfied, you can cancel up to 5 business days before your renewal date and only pay the £12 already debited. This offer is for UK subscribers only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
 
We begin with software company Sage (SGE) . Shares are up and the team unpacks the drivers of this rise and explores whether investors should be concerned about competition in the industry. Illinois Tool Works (US:ITW) next. It’s larger than all but five stocks included in the FTSE 100 but remains relatively unknown on this side of the pond. Our team explore what the company does and the metrics that lead it to feature on our annual US quality screen. Last up, it’s property company Grainger (GRI) . Demand has been strong this year but its share price has been relatively flat. We look at why this is the case and how the valuation appears. Claim your first 12 weeks of Investors' Chronicle Print + Digital for just £12. You will get instant access to our website and app, plus the magazine delivered to your door every week. To start your trial, visit www.investorschronicle.co.uk/podcasttrial *After your 12-week trial you will pay just £62 every 13 weeks by direct debit. If you’re not entirely satisfied, you can cancel up to 5 business days before your renewal date and only pay the £12 already debited. This offer is for UK subscribers only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
 
British-based luxury fashion brand Burberry (BRBY) has had a hard time of late. Our team delve into what’s gone wrong over and question whether the low valuation is attractive enough for investors to take a gamble. It’s then onto our Investment Trust Special. We explore what trusts are most vulnerable to consolidation and some that could be fruitful in the changing macroeconomic environment. Last up, it’s specialist British chemical company Croda (CRDA) . The latest update shows signs of life but two profit warnings over the past 18 months could hold back its growth. Julian Hofmann looks into the details. Timestamps 1:31 Burberry 15:38 Investment trusts 27:48 Croda Claim your first 12 weeks of Investors' Chronicle Print + Digital for just £12. You will get instant access to our website and app, plus the magazine delivered to your door every week. To start your trial, visit www.investorschronicle.co.uk/podcasttrial *After your 12-week trial you will pay just £62 every 13 weeks by direct debit. If you’re not entirely satisfied, you can cancel up to 5 business days before your renewal date and only pay the £1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
 
Lord Lee and Alex reunite just a day after the US election result and a week on from the Autumn Budget. In the episode, the pair unpack how the latter will affect UK private investors and the economy at large, and Lord Lee gives his opinion on the effectiveness of the changes announced by chancellor Rachel Reeves. Also, listen to find out the changes to Lord Lee’s portfolio and his take on Trump’s presidential win. Timestamps 1:18 Why the Budget is pleasing for private investors 3:42 Lord Lee’s view of Labour’s tone 7:19 Nichols and FW Thorpe sales 10:03 Will Budget changes mean a change in tactic? 11:14 Inheritance tax 13:05 Niche markets 15:40 Impact on family businesses property relief and farms 18:32 What should Labour aim for 21:25 How Lord Lee's portfolio has been recently 25:14 Trump’s reelection Claim your first 12 weeks of Investors' Chronicle Print + Digital for just £12. You will get instant access to our website and app, plus the magazine delivered to your door every week. To start your trial, visit www.investorschronicle.co.uk/podcasttrial *After your 12-week trial you will pay just £62 every 13 weeks by direct debit. If you’re not entirely satisfied, you can cancel up to 5 business days before your renewal date and only pay the £1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
 
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