Best abrdn Podcasts (2024)

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Sree Kochugovindan, Senior Economist At Abrdn, On 2024’s Cruel Summer 35:33

8d ago35:33

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If you were hoping for some stable predictability in the markets, well, 2024 might not be your year. Sree Kochugovindan, senior research economist at abrdn, has been watching the recent blast higher in volatility. She sat down with Carl recently and discussed how interest rate decisions from the world’s big central banks (especially in the US and J…

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Dunedin Income Growth Investment Trust: Update from the managers 23:52

6d ago23:52

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Listen to the latest episode of the abrdn Investment Trusts podcast with Ben Ritchie and Rebecca Maclean, co-managers of Dunedin Income Growth Investment Trust. Ben and Rebecca discuss whether the new government can really deliver a decade of national renewal and who might be the winners if it does. Capital at risk. For more information: www.dunedi…

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FTSE 100 outlook, GBP/USD, and the AI trade with City Index’s Fiona Cincotta 36:53

1h ago36:53

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The UK Investor Magazine was delighted to welcome City Index’s Fiona Cincotta to the podcast for a deep dive into the FTSE 100, GBP/USD, Nvidia, and the key economic events for Q4. After the Fed signalled they would cut rates in September, we explore the market positioning for a rate cut and what will happen if they don’t (however unlikely that may…

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The Man Who's Tracked Warren Buffett For 40 Years, On The Real Reason Behind His Big Stock Sell-Off 23:18

3h ago23:18

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Subscribe to our daily financial news show, The Finimize Daily Brief (Spotify), The Finimize Daily Brief (Apple Podcasts). No one knows Warren Buffett like David Kass: the finance professor's been tracking the Oracle’s every move since the 1980s. He sat down with our show's producer, Guy Gardener, to explain what he thinks about Buffett's latest st…

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John Cole Scott on how funds perform after tenders, closings, and dividend changes 13:15

9h ago13:15

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John Cole Scott, president of Closed-End Fund Advisors and Chairman of the Active Investment Company Alliance, explains how closed-end funds have responded historically to corporate actions like tender offers, liquidations, transitions to open-end funds, rights offerings, and big changes in dividend policy. He notes that understanding how those eve…

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Generation: Inside iShares' $2 Trillion Growth: Ex-BlackRock's Alex Craddock's CMO Masterclass 41:30

6h ago41:30

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Brought to you by our sister podcast, Generation (Spotify) (Apple Podcasts). Discover what it takes to be a top-tier CMO with Citi's Alex Craddock. From transforming the iShares brand to leading game-changing campaigns, Craddock shares his secrets on mastering data, technology, and business growth. Get insider tips on leadership, mentorship, and cr…

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The opportunity in e-waste recycling and the circular economy with Majestic Corporation 18:18

21m ago18:18

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The UK Investor Magazine was delighted to welcome Peter Lai, CEO of Majestic Corporation, to the podcast for a deep dive into the emerging leader in sustainable circular economy solutions. Aquis-listed Majestic Corporation specialises in recycling and recovering precious and base metals from everyday materials that societies routinely discard. This…

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Stewardship in fixed income: the power of investor engagement 20:14

8d ago20:14

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Join Fionna Ross, Kate McGrath and Nicole Lim as they discuss the power of investor engagement in fixed income.By abrdn

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NAVigator bonus: RVP's Fertig on what's attractive as rate-cut cycle starts 18:54

8d ago18:54

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Maury Fertig, Chief Investment Officer at Relative Value Partners, discusses how the changing interest rate picture is impacting considerations on the closed-end funds he is considering for client portfolios — and which areas of the closed-end fund universe look particularly attractive now. He also talks about how a number of BlackRock funds are pe…

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Special Announcement - The Finimize Daily Brief: Subscribe To Our Sister Show! 0:39

4h ago0:39

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Subscribe to our daily financial news show, The Finimize Daily Brief (Spotify), The Finimize Daily Brief (Apple Podcasts). The show gives you everything you need to know about the day's biggest financial stories and trends, in five minutes or less - plus a regular Q+A with our world-class analysts.By Finimize

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Saratoga's Oberbeck on the state of private credit ahead of interest rate cuts 12:36

13d ago12:36

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Chris Oberbeck, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at Saratoga Investment Corp., says that private credit — which has been on the rise for several years — is being challenged by a cooling market for mergers and acquisition activity. That has put pricing pressure on managers, which should ease a bit as rates come down and mergers and financing dea…

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Autonomous Vehicles, SaaS, and winning new customers with Guident's CEO Harald Braun 49:22

11d ago49:22

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The UK Investor Magazine was thrilled to welcome Harald Braun to the podcast for a deep dive into the recent developments at autonomous vehicle safety company Guident. Tekcapital portfolio company Guident is a leader in innovative autonomous vehicle safety solutions utilising human-in-the-loop technology. As always, Harald provides deep insight int…

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CAIA's Filbeck on interval funds and media criticism of the structure 13:10

7h ago13:10

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Aaron Filbeck, Managing Director of the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst Association (CAIA), discusses interval funds, their evolution, fee structures, and potential. He also responds to recent media coverage that has been critical of them as investment vehicles, including a recent Wall Street Journal article on how interval fund fees "will…

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XAI's Flynn on growth and expansion in interval funds 13:56

27d ago13:56

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Kimberly Flynn, Managing Director of Alternative Investments at XA Investments, discusses the state of interval funds, which have been growing rapidly and expanding their asset reach. It's not just the 50-plus funds on file and the entry of big players and new investment ideas, but also the recent rise in media interest. In the interview, Flynn res…

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The Finimize Analysts Spill Their Midyear Investing Views 17:09

26d ago17:09

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The Finimize analyst team get together for a mid-year hurrah. They checked in on how their 2024 predictions have played out so far, and what they’re expecting for the rest of the year. Hear from Stéphane Renevier, Reda Farran, Theodora Lee Joseph, and Russell Burns – hosted by Carl Hazeley. They’ll make some fresh predictions, share what they’ve le…

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The US Created Fewer Jobs Than Expected, And Nvidia Rival Cerebras Filed For An IPO 5:04

29d ago5:04

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Brought to you by our daily financial news show - subscribe here: The Finimize Daily Brief (Spotify), The Finimize Daily Brief (Apple Podcasts). US jobs data suggested that the country is starting to strain under high interest rates, while Nvidia challenger Cerebras filed for an IPO. Today’s stories: The US Created Fewer Jobs Than Expected, And Une…

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BlueBay's Farley: 'We're looking at a multi-year high in default rates' 13:17

1M ago13:17

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Duncan Farley, Portfolio Manager on the Developed Markets Special Situations team at RBC BlueBay Asset Management — manager of the BlueBay Destra International Event-Driven Credit Fund — says corporations that have been "dining out on cheap finance" now have indigestion because their debt levels, leverage, and costs have gone up, so "the math doesn…

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Apple Reported Record Revenues, Amazon's Stock Tumbled, And The Bank Of England Cut Interest Rates 5:01

1M ago5:01

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Apple and Amazon both showed investors how they fared last quarter, but their adequate performances failed to earn them credit. After four years of interest rates moving only one way, the Bank of England finally dropped rates. Today’s stories: Adequate Results From Apple And Amazon Weren’t Enough To Get Investors Excited After Four Years, The Bank …

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The Finimize Daily Brief: Meta Reported Stronger Than Expected Sales, And The Bank Of Japan Raised Its Benchmark Interest Rate 4:38

1M ago4:38

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The Bank of Japan raised its benchmark interest rate to the highest point since 2008, and Meta reported stronger-than-expected sales for last quarter. Today’s stories: Surf’s Up For Meta: The Firm Reported Stronger Sales Than Expected The Bank Of Japan Raised Interest Rates For Just The Second Time Since 2007 Try Finimize Premium…

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Generation: Harness The Power Of NPS, With Ex-State Street CMO Hannah Grove 43:32

28d ago43:32

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You’ve probably heard of the Net Promoter Score, or NPS. But on this episode of the Generation Podcast, Hannah Grove - ex-State-Street CMO and now board member at abrdn - is going to show you how to harness it. She sat down with Max to discuss how Hannah transformed State Street as a marketeer, why NPS should be a CMO’s number 1 metric, and why it’…

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Trump Vs. Harris: What The US Election Could Mean For Markets 43:01

1M ago43:01

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Geopolitics and macroeconomics have never been so intertwined, so Paul Diggle, chief economist at abrdn shared his analysis covering different scenarios for the US presidential election and the potential market impact of each outcome. Paul also discussed why he likes the look of corporate bonds right now, why he’s warming up to real estate after av…

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The Finimize Daily Brief: Bill Ackman Slashed His New Fund’s Target, And The Latest US Inflation Data Looks Promising 5:07

1M ago5:07

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Brought to you by our daily financial news show - subscribe here: The Finimize Daily Brief (Spotify), The Finimize Daily Brief (Apple Podcasts). Finfluencer Bill Ackman slashed the target size for his brand-new fund, while the latest look at inflation hinted that the US could achieve a soft landing. Today’s stories: Bill Ackman Slashed The Target S…

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John Cole Scott on where closed-end funds stand at mid-year 13:43

1M ago13:43

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John Cole Scott, President of Closed-End Fund Advisors and Chairman of the Active Investment Company Alliance, provides an update on what's been happening with closed-end funds throughout the first half of 2024. He notes that discounts narrowed almost across the board, but yields increased, resulting in positive returns for most asset classes.…

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The Finimize Daily Brief: The US Economy Grew Faster Than Expected, And AI Jitters Sent Markets Into A Tailspin 5:10

1M ago5:10

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Brought to you by our daily financial news show - subscribe here: The Finimize Daily Brief (Spotify), The Finimize Daily Brief (Apple Podcasts). US economic growth cruised at a faster-than-expected pace, while an AI selloff stoked wider worries about the Big Tech-driven stock market. Today’s stories: The US Economy Grew At A Surprisingly Snappy Pac…

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The Finimize Daily Brief: European Firms Are Struggling With Slow Chinese Demand, And British Business Activity Is Looking Brighter 5:18

1M ago5:18

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Brought to you by our daily financial news show - subscribe here: The Finimize Daily Brief (Spotify), The Finimize Daily Brief (Apple Podcasts). European firms are facing a dismal quarter as demand from China slows, while business activity in Britain showed it’s making a comeback. Today’s stories: European Firms Are Looking Glum As Demand From Chin…

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State of Origin: EM elections, trade and inflation 26:58

1M ago26:58

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In the latest episode of the Emerging Markets Equities podcast, Nick Robinson sits down with Bob Gilhooly. Discussing EM and US elections, and how these might affect various EM economies. Podcast was recorded on 10th July 2024By abrdn

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The Finimize Daily Brief: Alphabet Beat Expectations, And Ether Spot ETFs Just Launched 5:12

1M ago5:12

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Brought to you by our daily financial news show - subscribe here: The Finimize Daily Brief (Spotify), The Finimize Daily Brief (Apple Podcasts). Alphabet delivered an expectation-beating – yet slightly ho-hum – quarterly update, while ether spot ETFs started trading in the US. Today’s stories: Alphabet Spelled Out Better-Than-Expected Results In A …

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Dunedin Income Growth Investment Trust: Update from the managers 20:40

1M ago20:40

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Listen to the latest episode of the abrdn Investment Trusts podcast with Ben Ritchie and Rebecca Maclean, co-managers of Dunedin Income Growth Investment Trust. Ben and Rebecca discuss the impact of the elections both here and abroad, and at what's driving a better few months for UK equities Capital at risk. For more information: www.dunedinincomeg…

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Identifying high-quality UK small caps with abrdn UK Smaller Companies Growth Trust 29:21

29d ago29:21

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The UK Investor Magazine Podcast was delighted to be joined by Abby Glennie, Deputy Head of Smaller Companies at abrdn, for a deep dive into UK smaller companies and the abrdn UK Smaller Companies Growth Trust. We start with a discussion about the strategy, looking at the trust’s bottom-up approach to UK smaller companies. Abby details a strategy a…

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The Finimize Daily Brief: Warren Buffett Sold Bank Of America Stock, And Elliott Management Picked Up A Stake In Starbucks 5:12

1M ago5:12

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Brought to you by our daily financial news show - subscribe here: The Finimize Daily Brief (Spotify), The Finimize Daily Brief (Apple Podcasts). Warren Buffett cashed in some Bank of America stock, while activist fund Elliott Management ordered up a serving of Starbucks. Today’s stories: Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Gave Its Bank of America …

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The Finimize Daily Brief: CrowdStrike Sparked A Massive Global Tech Outage, And OpenAI Buddied Up To Broadcom 5:23

2M ago5:23

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Brought to you by our daily financial news show - subscribe here: The Finimize Daily Brief (Spotify), The Finimize Daily Brief (Apple Podcasts). A swing and the biggest of misses for CrowdStrike led to global IT chaos, while OpenAI cozied up to Broadcom for a fresh supply chain connection. Today’s stories: Cybersecurity Firm CrowdStrike Struck Out,…

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abrdn’s Akus sees opportunity as healthcare plays ‘catch up’ with the market 12:08

2M ago12:08

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Jason Akus, Senior Investment Director and Head of Healthcare Investing at abrdn and manager of the firm’s four closed-end funds covering biotech and healthcare, says that the stock market appears to be broadening out and that healthcare and biotech are both likely to be beneficiaries. Healthcare stocks have generally lagged the stock market since …

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The Finimize Daily Brief: Shipping Troubles And Tariff Threats Could Stoke Global Inflation, And TSMC Unveiled Strong AI-Powered Results 5:15

2M ago5:15

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Brought to you by our daily financial news show - subscribe here: The Finimize Daily Brief (Spotify), The Finimize Daily Brief (Apple Podcasts). Global shipping troubles and threats of fresh tariffs revived old worries about inflation, while chipmaker TSMC unveiled its AI-powered results. Today’s stories: Global Shipping Troubles And Tariff Threats…

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The Finimize Daily Brief: ASML’s Stock Fell Despite Strong Results, And The Russell 2000 Had Its Best Streak In Years 5:25

2M ago5:25

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Brought to you by our daily financial news show - subscribe here: The Finimize Daily Brief (Spotify), The Finimize Daily Brief (Apple Podcasts). ASML reported strong results, but geopolitical tensions threatened to cloud its outlook, while the Russell 2000 index notched its best five-day streak since 2020. Today’s stories: ASML’s Strong Results Wer…

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The Finimize Daily Brief: Bank Of America And Morgan Stanley Beat Expectations, And Saudi Arabia Is Struggling To See Its Plans Through 5:09

2M ago5:09

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Brought to you by our daily financial news show - subscribe here: The Finimize Daily Brief (Spotify), The Finimize Daily Brief (Apple Podcasts). Morgan Stanley and Bank of America posted better-than-expected updates – and while Saudi Arabia has big plans, they’re proving tricky to pull off. Today’s stories: Both Bank Of America And Morgan Stanley R…

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Robinhood’s Steph Guild, On Meme Stocks, The “Roaring Kitty”, And The Rise Of The Retail Investor 42:50

2M ago42:50

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DIY traders have grown up a lot since that first wild GameStop ride. Steph Guild, Senior Director of Investment Strategy at Robinhood tells the tale, plus the surprising things those investors want and need from their trading tools now. Listen in the Finimize app, or wherever you get your podcasts. Partner with us: https://business.finimize.com/ Su…

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The Finimize Daily Brief: Google May Possibly Buy Cybersecurity Firm Wiz, And China’s Economy Dragged In Disappointing Numbers 4:54

2M ago4:54

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Brought to you by our daily financial news show - subscribe here: The Finimize Daily Brief (Spotify), The Finimize Daily Brief (Apple Podcasts). Google is reportedly in talks to buy cybersecurity firm Wiz for $23 billion, while China’s slow economic growth is causing waves in the luxury market. Today’s stories: Google’s Parent Alphabet Could Buy Cy…

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The Finimize Daily Brief: JPMorgan Chase Crushed Expectations, And Analysts Are Optimistic About This Earnings Season 4:15

2M ago4:15

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Brought to you by our daily financial news show - subscribe here: The Finimize Daily Brief (Spotify), The Finimize Daily Brief (Apple Podcasts). JPMorgan Chase and Citigroup announced blowout second-quarter earnings, while analysts are more optimistic than usual about US companies this earnings season. Today’s stories: JPMorgan Chase Came Out Swing…

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CION's Gatto: Money rushing into BDCs creates middle-market opportunities 13:22

2M ago13:22

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Mark Gatto, Co-Founder and Co-Chief Executive Officer of CION Investment Group — which manages the business development company CION Investment Corp. — discusses the heavy interest and cash flow into BDCs and how that is changing the space and making it important for investors and advisers to "pull back the layers to understand what they are invest…

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The Finimize Daily Brief: Retail Investors Are Optimistic, And Professional Investors Are Worried About Round-The-Clock Trading 4:36

2M ago4:36

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Brought to you by our daily financial news show - subscribe here: The Finimize Daily Brief (Spotify), The Finimize Daily Brief (Apple Podcasts). Fresh data showed retail investors are the most optimistic they’ve ever been, while professional investors are concerned about round-the-clock retail trading. Today’s stories: According To The Modern Inves…

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European Equity Outlook, Reckitt Benckiser, and UK Housebuilders with Morningstar’s Michael Field 24:26

1M ago24:26

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The UK Investor Magazine was thrilled to welcome Michael Field, European Equity Strategist at Morningstar, back to the podcast to jump headfirst into European equities and the key consideration for investors. Download Morningstar’s European Equity Outlook Q3 2024 Michael has joined the UK Investor Magazine on a number of occasions over the past yea…

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The Finimize Daily Brief: Microsoft And Apple Stepped Away From OpenAI, And China Inched Closer To Deflation 5:01

2M ago5:01

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Brought to you by our daily financial news show - subscribe here: The Finimize Daily Brief (Spotify), The Finimize Daily Brief (Apple Podcasts). Microsoft and Apple put space between themselves and OpenAI, while China inched closer to deflation – a worrying sign for the world's second-biggest economy. Today’s stories: Microsoft Ditched Its Board Se…

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The Finimize Daily Brief: User Growth At X Was Slow Last Quarter, And Passive Funds Are Beating Active Ones This Year 5:16

2M ago5:16

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Brought to you by our daily financial news show - subscribe here: The Finimize Daily Brief (Spotify), The Finimize Daily Brief (Apple Podcasts). There weren’t many new users to count over at X (formerly Twitter) last quarter, while most active funds have fallen short of beating the S&P 500 this year. Today’s stories: New Users Were Few And Far Betw…

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The Finimize Daily Brief: Global Temperatures Breached A Climate Threshold, And France Is In Political Deadlock 5:01

2M ago5:01

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Brought to you by our daily financial news show - subscribe here: The Finimize Daily Brief (Spotify), The Finimize Daily Brief (Apple Podcasts). Global temperatures breached a key climate threshold for a full year, while the French government’s in deadlock after a surprise win for the left. Today’s stories: Global Temperatures Breached A Key Climat…

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AI Singularity and UK Generative AI Startups with Tekcapital’s Dr Clifford Gross 28:07

1M ago28:07

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The UK Investor Magazine was delighted to welcome Dr Clifford Gross, CEO of Tekcapital, to the podcast for a deep exploration of Generative AI and investor demand for UK AI startups. This podcast delves into the current state and future potential of Generative AI (GenAI), focusing on the near-term opportunity for early-stage companies through to th…

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The Finimize Daily Brief: The Labour Party Won The UK Election, And The US Added More Jobs Than Expected 5:12

2M ago5:12

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Brought to you by our daily financial news show - subscribe here: The Finimize Daily Brief (Spotify), The Finimize Daily Brief (Apple Podcasts). The Labour Party won the UK election by a landslide, while the US created 206,000 jobs in June – more than expected. Today’s stories: The Labour Party Won In The UK, Creating A (More Stable) Majority Gover…

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Picking between funds is about much more than big yields 12:41

2M ago12:41

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John Cole Scott, President of Closed-End Fund Advisors and Chairman of the Active Investment Company Alliance, compares two high-yielding offerings from Ares, breaking down the Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation (ARDC) fund and the CION Ares Diversified Credit I (CADUX) fund. He shows that while both could be viable and attractive options for investors…

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Booming manufacturing, surging trade, and record highs with Vietnam Holding 19:43

1M ago19:43

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The UK Investor Magazine was delighted to welcome Craig Martin, Chairman of Dynam Capital, the fund manager of Vietnam Holding, back to the podcast for a fascinating instalment of Vietnamese economic and portfolio construction. Explore Vietnam Holding in the UK Investor Magazine Investment Centre At the time of recording, Vietnam Holding shares wer…

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The Finimize Daily Brief: Tesla Turned A Corner With The Help Of AI, And Japanese Wages Are Set To Rise 4:54

2M ago4:54

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Brought to you by our daily financial news show - subscribe here: The Finimize Daily Brief (Spotify), The Finimize Daily Brief (Apple Podcasts). Tesla turned the corner, and AI was in the driver’s seat, while Japan’s wages are set to rise at their highest rate in more than 30 years. Today’s stories: Investors Are Paying Attention To Tesla Again, An…

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The Finimize Daily Brief: Revolut Made A Record Profit, Tech Firms Went Nuclear To Power AI 5:24

2M ago5:24

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Brought to you by our daily financial news show - subscribe here: The Finimize Daily Brief (Spotify), The Finimize Daily Brief (Apple Podcasts). Revolut's new legion of customers helped the fintech make a record-breaking profit, while tech companies are turning to nuclear energy to satisfy the power demands of AI. Today’s stories: Revolut Flashed A…

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