Investors' Chronicle

On this week's IC Companies and Markets show editor John Hughman asks Harriet Russell whether Black Friday could mean more pain for UK retailers, and speaks to Phil Oakley as his quest for quality shares sees him take to the skies and the bottle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fear can be a problem for traders, but over-confidence can be just as damaging. Trading can bring moments of euphoria, but it can be psychologically tough when things are going against you. Author, fund manager and industry expert in futures and hedge funds Jack Schwager and IG Analyst Joshua Mahony discuss the impact that fear, greed and bias can have on trading, and give their thoughts on how a trading plan and technical analysis can take the emotion out investment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Peter Walls, manager of Unicorn Mastertrust, considers how conventional this year's equity investment trust launches are and whether it's a good idea to invest in IPOs. He also highlights two investment trusts for growth and income, and set out the contrarian case for UK equities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's Companies and Markets Show editor John Hughman talks to Harriet Russell and Julia Faurschau about the ongoing struggles of the retail and travel industries, and how AstraZeneca has delivered a rare ray of sunshine in a difficult market. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Spreads and commissions mean you are in a losing position as soon as you enter a trade. Some very human responses can then exacerbate the situation, causing you to snatch at profits and run losses. Brett Steenbarger, trader, author and Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at SUNY Upstate Medical University, and IG Analyst Chris Beauchamp discuss tools and techniques for mastering markets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael Ingram, chief market strategist at WH Ireland, and deputy personal finance editor Taha Lokhandwala consider which kind of defensive income shares should provide the best protection in falling markets. Emma Agyemang explains how an allocation to unquoted investments has boosted Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust's returns. And Michael considers the outlook for US equities following the recent election there. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's IC companies and markets show, editor John Hughman talks to Phil Oakley about why we should be wary of adjusted profits, and Harriet Russell explains what two major retailers need to do to get back on track. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Investing in debt is possibly the most challenging it's been in almost ten years. Krishna Memani, CIO and Head of Fixed Income at Oppenheimer Funds, and Oliver Smith, Portfolio Manager at IG, investigate the opportunities available in an environment where the general direction of rates is upward as central banks tighten their fiscal policies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's show Anna Sofat, founder of Addidi Wealth, looks at some changes announced in the budget that could have a significant effect on your wealth sooner than expected. She and the IC team also consider what effect the abolition of PFI could have on infrastructure funds, and if emerging markets can continue to grow despite this year's volatility. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's IC companies and markets show editor John Hughman is joined by Megan Boxall and Phil Oakley to discuss a busy week on the markets, including how Restaurant Group's latest acquisition could leave it with indigestion, why China is on course to become the world's biggest healthcare market, and the biggest stories from this year's Budget.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.