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A stellar week for Steve D in the stock market and an adequate one for Steve W. So spirits are high as we set up for recording, but how long will that last?
Macfarlane is a small cap UK packaging stock. It’s up against bigger competition when it comes to distribution, but its manufacturing business is impressive.
Steve W has been taking a look at this one after some recent weakness. But is this one for his portfolio, or one for the upcoming vacancy in the Britbox?
It’s been a long time since we looked at Forterra – our favourite UK brick company. But have things got better since the firm was running up debt while paying dividends?
The answer is yes – and no. Demand has started to pick up as the UK government looks to push things along, but the balance sheet still needs some work.
Diageo put up some strong growth numbers in its most recent earnings report. But not everything is what it seems with the FTSE 100 spirits company.
There’s a lot of demand pulled forward in advance of potential tariffs, but there’s also some signs of a plan emerging. Is that enough to make the stock a buy?
Nvidia stock is up following (yet) a(nother) strong report. The firm has managed to shrug off the US government restricting its sales to China in impressive style.
Steve D’s been having a look at the numbers and thinks there’s still some mighty sales priced in. But Steve W isn’t so sure (though he liked the stock better at $90)...
Only on this week’s PlayingFTSE Podcast!
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► Timestamps:
0:00 INTRO & OUR WEEKS
4:32 MACFARLANE
19:37 FORTERRA
37:15 DIAGEO
50:47 NVIDIA
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What’s been going on in the financial world and why should anyone care? Find out as we dive into the latest news and try to figure out what any of it means. We talk about stocks, markets, politics, and loads of other things in a way that’s accessible, light-hearted and (we hope) entertaining. For the people who know nothing, by the people who know even less. Enjoy
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