הפודקאסטים הטובים ביותר ב-Investors Chronicle (2024)

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Partner Content: Political power plays & market reactions 15:11

16h ago15:11

15:11

In this podcast episode from The Brunner Investment Trust, Co-lead Portfolio Manager Julian Bishop and host Joe Lynam navigate the choppy waters of national politics and their ripple effects through global markets. With the recent political changes in the UK and the much-anticipated US presidential election, what can investors expect from the stock…

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How to fix the UK pensions problem & a swathe of takeover bids: The Companies and Markets Show 38:05

4d ago38:05

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We start with Smiths Group’s (SMIN) results. The engineering giant’s figures missed expectations, but could new acquisitions and an updated cost-saving plan bring things back? Michael Fahy reports. Our Big Read this week is on pensions. We all know what they are, but there’s much more that could be done for savers and perhaps for the wider economy …

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NatWest, British American Tobacco and two new deals: The Companies and Markets Show 32:25

11d ago32:25

32:25

Jemma Slingo is up first to discuss the fate of NatWest (NWG). Jemma and Dan unpack how well hedged the business is against falling interest rates, its share buyback plans and more. It’s then on to one company from our Income Majors special report: British American Tobacco (BATS). Like most tobacco stocks, BAT is in the firing line from the Labour …

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Our favourite 50 funds and Trustpilot: The Companies and Markets Show 33:43

18d ago33:43

33:43

We begin with Trustpilot (TRST), whose shares shot up 10 per cent in the past five days. Its software as a service (SaaS) is AI-enabled but should it be seen as a marketing or tech business? Jennifer Johnson runs through the long-term prospects inventors need to consider. Dave Baxter joins to chat about the 2024 edition of the IC’s Top 50 Funds lis…

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What investors can do with takeover cash: Lee and the IC 31:43

21d ago31:43

31:43

Lee and the IC is back after its summer hiatus with the latest updates to Lord Lee’s portfolio. Armed with the proceeds of a takeover, Lord Lee has spent the last few months topping up some existing holdings and running the slide rule over several British value opportunities, including a media conglomerate and a global shipping firm. John and Alex …

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Investing in insurers, Nvidia and BHP: The Companies and Markets Show 34:53

1M ago34:53

34:53

Alex Hamer unpacks the results from Australian mining giant BHP (BHP). It reported higher earnings in the 12 months to June thanks to record copper prices and a relatively stable iron ore market, its biggest market. Alex shares what investors should expect going forward. Alex Newman, the author of this week’s cover feature on insurance stocks, join…

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Hargreaves’ takeover, Costain and the North Sea: The Companies and Markets Show 35:22

1M ago35:22

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We begin with construction firm Costain (COST), which recently announced a £10mn buyback. Mark Robinson weighs in on its latest results and more. It’s then on to Hargreaves Lansdown (HL). Val Cipriani covers the proposed takeover and what it means for those who use the platform. Julian Hofmann also unpacks the company’s results and the impact on sh…

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Partner Content: With the UK elections behind us, who holds the power? 16:32

1M ago16:32

16:32

Who holds the power: the government or the market? In this episode of the ‘A Value View’ Podcast, portfolio manager Simon Gergel discusses the aftermath of the recent UK election, marked by a significant Labour victory. He explores the UK stock market response and highlights where opportunities are being found today. Listen in now to find out more …

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Google, Aviva, and financial services: The Companies and Markets Show 50:07

2M ago50:07

50:07

We begin with life insurer Just Group which raised its profit outlook after corporate pension deals boomed. Julian Hofmann unpacks the recent results and discusses whether the shares offer value and how the business might expand. Another insurer's results, Aviva (AV), follows. Mark Robinson and Julian talk about what the business is doing right and…

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‘Buybacks are more interesting than dividends’: Charlotte Cuthbertson of Migo Opportunities 30:30

2M ago30:30

30:30

Dave Baxter is joined by one of the managers of Migo Opportunities Investment Trust, an unusual fund which exploits valuation anomalies and discounts in other investment trusts. Dave and Charlotte discuss where she looks for opportunities, interesting asset classes and the reason that share buybacks turn the trust’s head more than dividend increase…

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How to retire early, Glencore and Deliveroo: The Companies and Markets Show 36:20

2M ago36:20

36:20

We begin the episode with commodity trading and mining company Glencore (GLEN). Alex Hamer unpacks a busy week, including everything from the cancellation of the coal demerger to the company’s copper prospects in an environmentally conscious world. Val Cipriani discusses our cover feature on the often much-desired topic: retiring early. It doesn’t …

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Boosting your portfolio, St James’s Place and rising stars: The Companies and Markets Show 32:42

2M ago32:42

32:42

We’re in the thick of results season but that doesn't stop our hardworking journalists from providing a deep dive into the top stories of the week. We begin with St James’s Place (STJ), which recently released results. The financial advice company announced an ambitious £500m cost-saving programme, a figure that turned many heads in the City. Julia…

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‘AI is going to split the market in two’: James Cook of JPMorgan Global Growth & Income 41:01

2M ago41:01

41:01

In this IC Interviews podcast, Val Cipriani is joined by James Cook, manager of JPMorgan Global Growth & Income. As the only global and global equity income investment trust trading at a premium, it is keeping investors happy with its approach. Val and James discuss how this has happened, the future of semiconductor stocks, how AI will change the m…

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Investing legends, Rentokil and AstraZeneca: The Companies and Markets Show 37:15

2M ago37:15

37:15

We begin with Mark Robinson who covers pest control business Rentokil (RTO) which saw a double digit surge in its share price after rumours of private-equity takeovers began swirling. It’s then on to this week’s cover story by James Norrington on the investing greats and how investors can apply their wisdom to their own portfolios. Jennifer Johnson…

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Water stocks, sports brands & Baille Gifford: The Companies and Markets Show 39:49

2M ago39:49

39:49

This week, the IC team touch on everything from everything from water company share prices to the state of play in the sports brands industry, and Baillie Gifford’s investment trusts. Alex Hamer unpacks Ofwat’s regulatory crackdown and what reforms mentioned in the King’s Speech will mean for companies such as Pennon (PNN), United Utilities (UU) an…

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‘It’s a fantastic environment for shorting’: Chris Tennant of Fidelity Emerging Markets 31:51

3M ago31:51

31:51

In the latest episode of IC Interviews, Dave Baxter sits down with Chris Tennant of Fidelity’s Emerging Markets Trust. The pair cover everything from stocks Taiwan Semiconductor (TSMC) and Nasper (JSE: NPN) to the opportunities for shorting in China and areas believed to be the home of future emerging markets. Timestamps 1:00 Stocks in portfolio & …

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Best 50 ETFs, housebuilders & student Reits: The Companies and Markets Show 39:10

3M ago39:10

39:10

The episode begins with Alex discussing the housebuilding sector. He and Dan unpack Barratt’s (BDEV) recent trading update, whether investors should expect more M&A, and planning proposals from the new government. Julian follows up by analysing student accommodation provider Unite’s (UTG) seemingly positive trading update. He explores the investmen…

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Baltic Classifieds, ActiveOps & outsourcers: The Companies and Markets Show 27:20

3M ago27:20

27:20

We begin the show with Jemma Slingo who covers results at Baltic Classifieds (BCG), the largest internet services provider for the Baltics. The business has a dominant position in the housing and car listings market, making it a similar company to the UK’s Rightmove and Auto Trader. Dan and Jemma unpack its expansion plans, risks and valuation. Nex…

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'We underestimated tech's potential': Alastair Laing of Capital Gearing Trust 37:37

3M ago37:37

37:37

Dave Baxter hosts Alastair Laing of Capital Gearing Trust, a vehicle which aims to grow but also protect investments over long periods. Often known for its bearish stance, the team at the trust use a combination of bonds, equities and property to position themselves and investors' cash securely in case of rocky market periods. In the episode, Dave …

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Watches of Switzerland, Volex & CMC: The Companies and Markets Show 26:58

3M ago26:58

26:58

The Companies and Markets Show returns with a look at the prospects for three very different businesses. Retailer Watches of Switzerland (WOSG) had a disastrous start to the year but has shown signs of improvement since. Chris Akers asks if it can weather the luxury goods downturn. Then Jemma Slingo joins the show to examine Aim-listed cable and co…

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Young’s, conglomerates and the AI split: The Companies and Markets Show 32:25

3M ago32:25

32:25

The latest IC Companies and Markets podcast kicks off with a look at two pubcos hoping to benefit from an upturn in the weather and a summer of sport. Christopher Akers joins the show to examine recent results from Young’s (YNGN) and Fuller, Smith & Turner (FSTA) and asks what the future has in store. Jennifer Johnson then discusses this week’s IC …

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We’re at the early stages of a UK equity surge: Guy Anderson of Mercantile Trust 41:01

3M ago41:01

41:01

Guy Anderson, fund manager of Mercantile Trust, joins Val Cipriani on the latest IC Interviews podcast. The trust is run by JP Morgan and is built on a bottom-up approach, focusing on quality UK mid-caps with strong cash flows that will accumulate dividends over time. In this episode, the two discuss the drivers behind the trust’s success and inves…

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Gold, election tax plans & Halma: The Companies and Markets Show 34:05

4M ago34:05

34:05

This week’s podcast begins with Alex Hamer discussing our latest cover feature on the rise of gold and to a lesser extent copper prices. Alex outlines the drivers of these price moves and highlights a variety of companies seeking to take advantage of these trends. Then, in a week when the biggest UK political parties all published their general ele…

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Hollywood Bowl’s success & National Grid’s £7bn equity raise: The Companies and Markets Show 35:20

4M ago35:20

35:20

Jennifer Johnson begins this week’s podcast by discussing Hollywood Bowl’s (BOWL) results. Jennifer, Dan and Julian weigh in on the company’s successes and growth prospects, the factors underpinning its dividend prospects, and its current valuation case. National Grid (NG.) is next on the roster. Alex Hamer shares how the electricity giant surprise…

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‘We’re investors, we’re not supposed to mimic benchmarks’: Cathie Wood of Ark Invest 52:03

4M ago52:03

52:03

Known for her ‘active ETF’s’ enormous returns during the pandemic, thanks to big bets on the likes of Zoom and Tesla, Cathie Wood is synonymous with bold investing. But, while she has many accolades, her style and bold takes have not gone without criticism. The fund’s performance has been mixed, witnessing huge swings up and down since its inceptio…

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Takeovers, activists & AI vs the media: The Companies and Markets Show 23:31

4M ago23:31

23:31

Mark Robinson leads this week’s discussion, beginning with the chaotic week for takeovers, including all the Anglo-BHP drama and Royal Mail owner International Distribution Services’s (IDS) £3.5bn deal. It then moves on to activist investors, discussing Dave Baxter’s article on their role in investment trusts over the past 12 months and whether or …

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A business on the right side of history: Lee and the IC 43:45

4M ago43:45

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In this episode, Alex and Lord Lee are joined by the chief executive of a company that some have aptly called ‘a John Lee stock’. Louis Hall, founder and CEO of the software solutions company Cerillion has plenty of skin in the game, a quality Lord Lee holds in high accord and has led him to successful investments. Listen to the episode to hear the…

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Building the ideal portfolio & Experian: The Companies and Markets Show 38:38

5M ago38:38

38:38

We kick off this episode with Julian Hofmann, who gives the rundown on credit data company Experian (EXPN). Whether you’ve checked your credit score on the site or saw television adverts in the early 2010s, you will have heard about the company. Its recent results were very well received and the share price subsequently shot up, but how is the over…

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How interest rates can affect mid-caps & Wood Group’s trading update: The Companies and Markets Show 43:24

5M ago43:24

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We begin this week’s chat with deputy companies editor Michael Fahy who runs through the history and new developments at tech solutions company Filtronic (FTC). Having signed a deal matching its total revenue last year, Michael unpacks the potential prospects for the business. On the day the Bank of England announced it would keep interest rates on…

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‘Ignore the oil price – energy stocks are still great value’: Ian Lance of Temple Bar Investment Trust 26:57

5M ago26:57

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The latest episode of The IC Interviews features Ian Lance, co-manager of Temple Bar Investment Trust alongside Nick Purves, who together have more than five decades of experience. The duo focus on undervalued UK shares and are adept at avoiding value traps. In this episode, Dave and Ian discuss the possibility of a UK re-rating, the sectors most a…

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Unilever, Trainline & national champions: The Companies and Markets Show 32:25

5M ago32:25

32:25

Are you paying £5 for a coffee? £4 for mayonnaise? With food and drink inflation still on the rise, the IC team asks whether consumer goods companies are reaching the limits of what they can charge households. Jennifer Johnson discusses the latest trading update from Unilever (ULVR) as well as its spin-off plans, and examines figures from US consum…

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How young investors can learn their trade: Lee and the IC 45:47

5M ago45:47

45:47

Much of what has been covered in Lee and the IC episodes is about financial literacy and in this episode, Alex and John take a step further by hosting three members from the Renaissance Foundation, a specialist London-based youth charity. The foundation, among its other aims, hopes to bring financial literacy to young people who otherwise may not h…

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BHP’s bid for Anglo & investors’ biggest mistakes: The Companies and Markets Show 34:36

5M ago34:36

34:36

On the day of the announcement mining giant BHP offered a whopping £31bn for Anglo American, Mark Robinson runs us through the thinking behind the deal, the impact South Africa’s upcoming election may have on Anglo’s assets, and whether this is just the beginning of negotiations. Jemma Slingo takes the hot seat to discuss this week’s cover feature,…

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Fundsmith’s fate, industrial metals, & Asos: The Companies and Markets Show 35:31

5M ago35:31

35:31

We begin this week's episode with a rundown of industrial metal price movements. From copper’s boom, Russian sanctions and the price of gold, our commodities correspondent Alex Hamer reveals what investors need to know on all things metal. A change in fate has swept across one of the UK’s most well-known and loved funds: Fundsmith Equity. It has no…

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British bargains & heritage brands: The Companies and Markets Show 36:51

6M ago36:51

36:51

We begin with Julian Hofmann, whose latest article covers the companies left behind as doom and gloom takes hold of the British market. Many investors have been turning their noses up at British stocks but Julian says there is still value to be found. He touches on some of these, such as furniture brand DFS, and how investors can calculate a share’…

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‘It’s exciting in the investment trust sphere': Joe Bauernfreund of AVI 31:19

6M ago31:19

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Joe Bauernfreund and value investing are nearly synonymous. The veteran manager runs the AVI Global Trust and AVI Japan Opportunity Trust, and has responsibility for all AVI’s investment decisions as the CEO and CIO. His £1bn global stocks fund scours the world for the best companies but whose shares stand at a discount to the value of their underl…

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Tesla woes, travel’s rebound & investing during rate cuts: The Companies and Markets Show 31:47

6M ago31:47

31:47

We begin with one of the biggest names in the EV game: Tesla (TSLA). Shares are down by a third this year and Mark Robinson discusses what has caused this slump. Competition from China’s BYD certainly poses a threat but diminishing trust and popularity are also at play. Next, the author of our cover feature this week, Christopher Akers, shares his …

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Britain’s top-rated funds & Fevertree: The Companies and Markets Show 31:37

6M ago31:37

31:37

Mark Robinson hosts this week’s episode and begins with a rundown of the latest news in the financial world, from Donald Trump’s Trust Social listing to the Bank of England’s warning on private equity bubbles. This week’s cover feature on Britain’s top-rated funds is up first. Dave Baxter shares what readers can expect from the article, including t…

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‘Cultural attitudes around investing need to change’: Lee and the IC 41:24

6M ago41:24

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Alex and Lord Lee have reunited for the seventh episode of Lee and the IC, two weeks on from Jeremy Hunt’s Spring Budget. The announcement of a British Isa could shake up the UK’s private investing landscape so the pair begin by mulling over the practicality of the tax shelter and how future governments can improve the public’s attitudes towards in…

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Vodafone’s fortunes & UK’s tech stocks: The Companies and Markets Show 36:01

6M ago36:01

36:01

We begin this week’s episode discussing specialist engineering company Dowlais (DWL) which has found itself making a considerable £450mn operating loss. Mark Robinson shares his thoughts on the business's health since the spin-off from Melrose and debates the effect the EV transition will have on the company. Dan Jones then stops asking the questio…

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'We should redefine what a recession is': Abby Glennie of Abrdn UK Smaller Companies fund 47:59

7M ago47:59

47:59

In the latest episode of the IC Interviews, Dan Jones hosts Abby Glennie, deputy head of smaller companies and co-manager of UK smaller companies strategies at Abrdn. As part of Abrdn, Glennie has been pivotal in the world of domestic small-cap shares. In the show, the pair discuss some of the Abrdn UK Smaller Companies fund's holdings, including B…

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The Isa Special 2024: The Companies and Markets Show 40:31

7M ago40:31

40:31

We begin this week’s episode with TP Icap, the interdealer broker. Julian Hofmann reports on the figures that came out recently, and he and Dan discuss the divisions driving performance, its electronic trading push and the business's valuation. Val Cipriani, author of this week’s cover feature the IC’s guide to Isas 2024, then runs us through the i…

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The Budget explained & the importance of dividends: The Companies and Markets Show 45:14

7M ago45:14

45:14

The chancellor Jeremy Hunt unveiled his Spring Budget and so we begin with economics expert Hermione Taylor unpacking all the major announcements. She explains what it could mean for the upcoming election and the impact on the country’s finances. The team also weigh in on the new British Isa – something that has divided the investing world. The Bud…

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‘It’s the valuation that matters, not the share price’: Laura Foll of Janus Henderson Investors 39:07

7M ago39:07

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Foll currently works as a portfolio manager on the Global Equity Income Team at the Janus Henderson Investors fund, where she has held the position for 10 years. In the episode, the pair discuss where the team tends to focus when stocks don’t pay dividends, the compelling opportunities in the UK market, some of the specific stocks the fund currentl…

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The power of consumer staples & the UK’s appetite for M&A: The Companies and Markets Show 35:15

7M ago35:15

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In this week’s podcast we begin with our cover feature on companies with brand power. We unpack why consumer staples are under pressure, the competitiveness of consumer health and share the story of how Sensodyne toothpaste became a staple product. As company results season is in full swing, we pivot only slightly to two consumer brands that have r…

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Meeting a CEO: Lee and the IC 44:34

7M ago44:34

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In the sixth episode of Lee and the IC, Alex and Lord Lee are joined by Miles Adcock, chief executive of computing product manufacturer Concurrent Technologies. The trio discuss the background of Concurrent, a favoured holding in Lord Lee’s portfolio, when Lord Lee began investing in it, how both he and Adcock view the company’s prospects amid curr…

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Capitalising on AI and data & the Rolls Royce turnaround: The Companies and Markets Show 36:53

7M ago36:53

36:53

We begin with Julian Hoffman who delves into the details of recently published banking results. He explains what was hidden inside Barclays’ results and whether it can afford its £10bn payout to shareholders. Julian and Dan also discuss HSBC’s impairments and NatWest’s dividend. Val Cipriani has written this week’s cover feature on taking advantage…

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‘Dividends are a good way to check if CEOs are too optimistic’: Fund manager Daniel Peris of Federated Hermes 48:08

7M ago48:08

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In the latest episode of the IC Interviews podcast, Daniel Peris, a senior portfolio manager at Federated Hermes, discusses his new book, The Ownership Dividend, with IC associate editor Alex Newman. The two discuss: The backstory of The Ownership Dividend (what happens when interest rates go down for 40 years and what happens to investors when tha…

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Selling shares and Relx’s £1bn buyback: The Companies and Markets Show 28:12

8M ago28:12

28:12

We begin this week’s episode with Jemma Slingo who covers top-10 FTSE data and analytics company Relx (REL). Jemma walks listeners through the company’s growth, its latest buyback news, and the issues it has faced with universities. Knowing when to sell their shares is a common question investors ask and this week, Alpha editor James Norrington lay…

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Housebuilders, PZ Cussons and the future of British American Tobacco: The Companies and Markets Show 34:33

8M ago34:33

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We start this week’s show with property writer Mitchell Labiak, who delves into the details of the big takeover story of the week – the £2.5bn Barratt (BDEV) and Redrow (RDW) deal. The team weighs in on how sensible the move is, the two companies’ recent results and whether this could be the beginning of a swathe of housebuilder M&A activity. It’s …

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