Investors' Chronicle

In this episode of Boardroom Talk, Julia Faurschou speaks to Daniel Kos, chief financial officer at PPHE Hotel Group, about the company’s recent set of interim results and the outlook for the hotel sector. PPHE Hotels has been spending on refurbishments and acquisitions, and benefited from the recent spell of warm weather and the World Cup. But Julia questions the competitive nature of the UK hotel market, especially considering PPHE’s position on the premium end of the sector. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

IC Top 100 Funds 2018, avoiding dividend concentration and investment trust launch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's IC Companies and Markets Show, editor John Hughman talks to Megan Boxall about a British company readying itself to tackle the US opioid crisis and an ambitious care home merger, while Tom Dines explains how trade wars could derail the UK's recruitment industry, and why utilities are once again under the kosh. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's show the team are joined by James Thom, manager of the Aberdeen New Dawn Investment Trust (ABD), to discuss the recently volatility in Asian equity markets. James gives an explanation of what's been driving the sell-off, an outlook for the rest of the year, and discusses what investors should expect from regional behemoths China and India. Emma Agyemang gives an update on Terry Smith's new investment trust, and whether converting his investment style to smaller companies will work. The team also discuss annuities, and why the once mandated retirement insurance product might be making a come back in popularity, and how you can use them to fund your retirement. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's show Harriet Russell is joined by healthcare writer Megan Boxall to discuss the burgeoning medicinal cannabis market, while Julia Faurschou talks about the recreational opportunities now marijuana has been legalised in her native Canada. Also, Coke buys Costa, animal health and a handful of results.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's show Richard Aston, manager of CC Japan Income & Growth Trust, tells Emma Agyemang why cash-rich Japanese companies are increasing dividends. Personal finance editor Leonora Walters answers a reader's question on whether equity investment trusts should be considered higher risk. And the team discuss Standard Life UK Smaller Companies’ upcoming merger with Dunedin Smaller Companies.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's IC Companies and Markets Show editor John Hughman talks to Megan Boxall and new recruit Phil Oakley about why we need to be careful of falling for investment narratives, while Alex Newman explains why he thinks there's hidden value in some unloved mining shares. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When it listed in London in March, Energean Oil & Gas (ENOG) became the sector's largest IPO in nearly four years. So why were investors will to part with $460m in fresh equity after so long on the sidelines? For this episode of the Extraction Podcast, Alex Newman speaks with Energean chief executive Mathios Rigas about the company's plans, the future of Israeli gas, and doing business in the Eastern Mediterranean. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hannah Goldsmith, founder of independent financial adviser Goldsmith Financial Solutions, explains why trying to time the market is a bad idea. Personal finance writer Emma Agyemang profiles an absolute return fund that has delivered on its aims and Hannah outlines some ways to mitigate downside in your portfolio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Robinson is joined by Simon Thompson to discuss prospects for the small-cap space as US equity markets prepare to celebrate an unprecedented 10-year bull run. Mark’s also joined by the IC’s Harriet Clarfelt, who gives a rundown on some of this week’s tip updates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.