magazine 12 Dec 2024

Download PDF Page flip version
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
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?