magazine 12 Dec 2024

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What to expect in 2025 as the Trump wildcard comes into play plus biggest dividend increases and best performing stocks.

The options for parents and grandchildren looking to build a nest egg

Military equipment supplier has seen investors turn sceptical in recent months

The luxury watch retailer has rallied on reassuring updates, US market share gains and a strong start to the festive season

Shares jump after politburo announces biggest policy change in over a decade

Increases to national living wage and national insurance adding to companies’ costs across several sectors  

The Sports Direct-to-Flannels owner faces relegation from the FTSE 100 following earnings alert

The Trump wildcard, AI, valuations, crypto and more

From large-, to mid-, to small-caps these names have been in heavy demand with investors

Hiking capital returns to shareholders is often a sign of increasing confidence in the future

By your fifth decade you really need to start thinking carefully about plans for retirement

Diamonds, oil, the Magnificent Seven and why market dominance requires strong demand

The world’s biggest sportswear company needs to innovate and repair retail partner relationships after its direct-to-consumer strategy failed to deliver as hoped

Yet UK and US rate cut expectations have been dialled back significantly

Manager Barry Norris has an excellent track record over a long period

Strong trading lifts shares but market underwhelmed by Amazon deal

Telecoms tech outfit is a compelling, sensibly run business with plenty of scope for upside

Can the same trends which drove markets last year be sustained?