magazine 6 Feb 2025
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Investing in bonds plus the latest on tariffs and a look at small cap funds and trusts.
US hedge fund may still look to use its stakes to exert influence
Answering a question on the pros and cons of consolidating retirement funds
So far, big tech firms have done the heavy lifting while industrials have disappointed
The multi-national tobacco company has been on a roll since reporting its full-year results last November
Bank to set a high bar for the competitors despite recent negative press
Despite a strong first quarter the stock is down more than 20% over six months
Fast food giant will be hoping the $5 meal deal continued to drive customers back to its US restaurants in Q4
Recent events show that Trump may sees tariffs primarily as a negotiating tool
UK 30-year gilt yields recently hit a multi-decade high of 5.5%
Using these metrics can be a useful starting point for further research
In part two of our small-cap overview we look at ‘collectives’
Star manager apologises for Finsbury Growth & Income Trust’s persistent underperformance and tries to reignite investors’ enthusiasm over the portfolio’s potential
Amid renewed volatility and uncertainty in the markets there is plenty to peruse in our latest issue
This diversified trust’s unique structure is helping it outperform peers
Deep pool of expertise and experience can help investors navigate this exciting, if volatile, sector
Missing sales expectations by half could be considered a flop
How the world’s central banks handle a slowing economy will be crucial for markets
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