Investors' Chronicle

Investors' Chronicle
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Looking to stay informed in the world of investing? Investors' Chronicle dives into the key trends shaping today’s markets and unpacks what they mean for your investments. Featuring exclusive interviews with professional investors - whether fund managers or leading financial experts - our mission is to help you make smarter investment decisions. Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Our award-winning expert writers research hundreds of companies and funds suitable for all risk appetites, to provide clear, independent recommendations for individual investors who want to make their money grow and outline how to make the most of different types of investment vehicles at all stages of your life. Whether you invest in funds or enjoy managing your own portfolio of individual shares, or a mix of both, we offer an unrivalled package of investment ideas, analysis and research, and lots more, to help you build a secure financial future. Investors' Chronicle is a service by the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 2d ago

    The admin of money – and how you can make it easier

    Very few people enjoy admin, especially when it comes to money. And for women, who already take on the bulk of the ‘mental load’ of managing other aspects of family life, financial planning can feel especially daunting. After a short hiatus, funds editor Val Cipriani and personal finance editor Holly McKechnie are back in the studio to dive into why managing our finances becomes such a challenge and how to make space for it in a busy life. Val and Holly get into the nitty-gritty of what the mental load actually is, the scale of the problem, and how it can affect your financial planning. The pair offer solutions to balancing life and finances, as well as exploring how to navigate the tricky topic of money in relationships. Women and Wealth is a monthly podcast from Investors’ Chronicle. You can listen to and watch episodes of Women & Wealth, alongside our other podcasts, on ACast, Apple, Spotify or YouTube Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 01:19 What is the mental load 06:22 How the mental load can affect your financial planning 09:58 Tips to make money admin easier 13:09 Why pensions and wills are often neglected 20:39 Managing money as a couple If you have any questions you’d like Val and Holly to answer, email val.cipriani@ft.com or holly.mckechnie@ft.com Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicle is a service by the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The admin of money – and how you can make it easier

  2. 6d ago

    What the Budget means for your money & Anthropic’s IPO: Companies and Markets Show

    This week, we break down the biggest stories in what has been an especially busy week for companies and markets news, starting with AI giant Anthropic firing the starting gun on its imminent IPO plans. Our tech reporter Arthur Sants dives into everything you need to know about the Claude owner’s stock exchange filing, including its rapid growth and major financial obligations, as well as whether the company represents a good investment, a risk to humanity, or both. We then turn to the Burnham government’s first Budget, revealed yesterday by chancellor John Healey. Our personal finance editor Holly McKechnie explains how the important announcements will affect you and your money, taking in Isa changes, tax increases and more. The episode wraps up with a focus on UK banks, after Healey announced that the sector would be subject to higher taxes, albeit not quite as high as some had thought. Chris Akers talks through the implications, as well as taking a look at third-quarter updates released this week from Lloyds, Barclays and HSBC. 00:00 Intro 01:11 Anthropic IPO 16:49 What does the Budget mean for your money 27:02 UK banks Listen to more podcasts from Investors’ Chronicle on Apple, Spotify and YouTube Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicle is a service by the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    What the Budget means for your money & Anthropic’s IPO: Companies and Markets Show

  3. Oct 27

    ‘We’re investing in AI the cheaper way’: 3i Infrastructure’s James Dawes

    Infrastructure lies at the very heart of the AI opportunity. There is no Claude or ChatGPT without data centres or power. But how can investors avoid overpaying for such prized assets? 3i Infrastructure (3IN) is a £4.2bn trust that invests in physical assets that combine income and growth, taking advantage of trends such as digitisation, the energy transition and demographic changes. Its chief financial officer James Dawes and the IC’s funds editor Val Cipriani sit down to discuss the trust’s new data centre investments, opportunities and risks across the sector and how to apply a private equity mindset to infrastructure. Timestamps 00:47 3i Infrastructure’s investment strategy 08:00 Megatrends driving investment 14:45 How rising interest rates and inflation affect infrastructure investments 18:12 Investing in a Norwegian data centre 36:12 What's going on with DNSnet now? You can listen to the interview, alongside all of our other podcasts, on ACast, Apple, Spotify or YouTube. Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicle is a service by the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    ‘We’re investing in AI the cheaper way’: 3i Infrastructure’s James Dawes

  4. Oct 23

    Are the biggest Aim stocks also the best: Companies and Markets Show

    This week, we return to our ultimate guide to Britain’s junior market, as we mark the release of Part Two of our Aim 100 Special Report. We kick off with medical technology business Niox, which has just completed that relatively rare thing: a tender offer to shareholders. Julian Hofmann investigates whether the company is a safe haven in a volatile sector. We then cast our ears to a stock that’s been an incredible rollercoaster ride in 2026: hydrogen electrolyser manufacturer ITM Power, whose shares soared and then came back down to earth again. Mike Fahy weighs up whether its commercial prospects square up with its still-lofty valuation. Finally, Valeria Martinez considers data and information management business Restore. Valeria finds out if its turnaround plan is now bearing fruit. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:56 Niox 08:37 ITM Power 18:34 Restore Listen to more podcasts from Investors’ Chronicle on Apple, Spotify and YouTube Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicle is a service by the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Are the biggest Aim stocks also the best: Companies and Markets Show

  5. Oct 16

    Profiting from warnings, asset managers and Johnson & Johnson: Companies and Markets Show

    Third-quarter earnings season (Q3) is under way and it’s taking place amid some renewed wobbles for AI and chip stocks. With this in mind, this week’s show considers two companies that could be construed as defensive. First, we turn to emerging market-focused asset manager Ashmore – while not the most obvious port in a storm, its focus on debt rather than stocks means it offers resilience. Mark Robinson explains its recent trading update. We then look at healthcare giant Johnson & Johnson, perhaps less of a defensive staple than it once was following the spin-off of its consumer division, but still a potential haven nonetheless. Julian Hofmann has the details and explores why, after a good year so far, its Q3 figures were not well received. Julian also dives into this week’s Big Read: How to profit from profit warnings. He talks through recent trends, market reactions and what it all means for the wider economy. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:02 Ashmore 10:16 Profiting from profit warnings 23:14 Johnson & Johnson Listen to more podcasts from Investors’ Chronicle on Apple, Spotify and YouTube Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicle is a service by the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Profiting from warnings, asset managers and Johnson & Johnson: Companies and Markets Show

  6. Oct 9

    The best Aim stocks and safe investment trusts: Companies and Markets show

    This week’s episode marks the publication of the first half of our annual Aim 100 special report – our review of the biggest companies trading on London’s junior market. While Aim has had its share of issues in recent years, there are still plenty of stocks worth investors’ attention. The episode kicks off with one business that has had some problems of its own, including US budget cuts: equipment maker Judges Scientific. Julian Hofmann weighs up whether it can make a comeback. We also dig into rare earths business Mkango Magnetic Materials, which combines exploration and recycling projects and has several global ventures to keep tabs on. Mark Robinson explains what’s going on with the company. For those who are more risk-averse or looking to add a bit of balance to their holdings, we examine the state of play for wealth-preservation trusts: the trio of funds that often act as countercyclical portfolio picks. Holly McKechnie has the details on Ruffer, Personal Assets and Capital Gearing. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:11 Judges Scientific 10:59 'Safe' funds 20:06 Mkango Magnetic Materials Listen to more podcasts from Investors’ Chronicle on Apple, Spotify and YouTube Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicle is a service by the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The best Aim stocks and safe investment trusts: Companies and Markets show

  7. Oct 2

    Future-proofing portfolios, a new Help to Buy and takeovers: Companies and Markets show

    This week’s episode begins by looking into Labour’s new ‘Your First Home’ scheme, a replacement for the controversial Help to Buy programme. Announced by Prime Minister Andy Burnham, it is designed to give more people a chance of buying their first property. But what does it actually entail? And will it succeed, or will it just prop up the housing market and housebuilders like its predecessor? Hugh Moorhead discusses the potential beneficiaries. We then cast our ears to another bid for a UK-listed company: materials specialist RHI Magnesita’s attempt to acquire rival Vesuvius. Mike Fahy outlines what the takeover will look like and whether it’s likely to succeed. We wrap up with our Big Read of the week on what history teaches us about investing. James Norrington explains why we need to look further than the recent past. From the 17th century to the pandemic, James discusses rising debt levels, trade wars and much more. Timestamps 00:00 Intro 01:05 'Your First Home' scheme 11:35 Bid for Vesuvius 22:07 Future-proofing portfolios Listen to more podcasts from Investors’ Chronicle on Apple, Spotify and YouTube Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicle is a service by the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Future-proofing portfolios, a new Help to Buy and takeovers: Companies and Markets show

  8. Sep 29

    Meeting Pebble Beach's CEO: Lee & The IC

    Lord John Lee and Alex Newman are back on the mics to get into the nitty-gritty of small-cap stocks, looking at software provider Pebble Beach Systems (PEB). With a market capitalisation of £38mn, the company is a bright spot in Lord Lee’s portfolio and specialises in ‘playout’ automation and solutions for broadcasters and streamers. The duo are in the studio with the Aim stock’s chief executive Peter Mayhead to discuss how Pebble benefits services both traditional broadcasters and increasingly streamers. They also explore the group’s competitive advantage, its balance sheet turnaround and a potential dividend. Elsewhere, the podcast looks at tumultuous market conditions, what this means for Lord Lee’s portfolio and how he plans to ride out the volatility. Time stamps 01:01 The markets 04:47 Inside Pebble Beach 20:22 Pebble’s turnaround 36:41 What’s behind the growth 42:42 Lord Lee’s portfolio updates Let us know your thoughts, or if you have any questions or any suggestions for future guests, by emailing alex.newman@ft.com Listen to more podcasts from Investors’ Chronicle by clicking here or heading to Apple, Spotify and YouTube Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicle is a service by the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Meeting Pebble Beach's CEO: Lee & The IC
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Looking to stay informed in the world of investing? Investors' Chronicle dives into the key trends shaping today’s markets and unpacks what they mean for your investments. Featuring exclusive interviews with professional investors - whether fund managers or leading financial experts - our mission is to help you make smarter investment decisions. Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Our award-winning expert writers research hundreds of companies and funds suitable for all risk appetites, to provide clear, independent recommendations for individual investors who want to make their money grow and outline how to make the most of different types of investment vehicles at all stages of your life. Whether you invest in funds or enjoy managing your own portfolio of individual shares, or a mix of both, we offer an unrivalled package of investment ideas, analysis and research, and lots more, to help you build a secure financial future. Investors' Chronicle is a service by the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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