UK Investor Magazine

The UK Investor Magazine was delighted to welcome Dr Clifford Gross, CEO of Tekcapital, to the podcast for a comprehensive look at recent portfolio company developments. Tekcapital is a technology investment company listed on London’s AIM investing in university technology with large addressable markets.We start with discussing the GenIP IPO and the strong level of orders the company has enjoyed since launching Generative AI services. Clifford moves on to provide an update on progress at smart eyewear portfolio company Innovative Eyewear and what investors can expect in the near future.Investors will be interested to hear MicroSalt could be making significant announcements about their B2B business in the comings months. This was just a suggestion and isn’t guaranteed, but there seems to be something bubbling away with potentially ‘blockbuster’ news on the horizon.We touch on Guident and Belluscura before the Tekcapital CEO outlines what excites the company the most about the year ahead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The UK Investor Magazine was thrilled to welcome Stephen Rosser, Investment Director and UK Counsel at the NextEnergy Capital, the manager of the NextEnergy Solar Fund, to the podcast for a comprehensive update of this year’s progress.Explore the NextEnergy Solar Fund in the UK Investor Magazine Investment Trust CentreThe big attraction to the trust for investors is the 10% dividend yield and we give the dividend policy and outlook the attention it deserves.Before that, Stephen provides a comprehensive overview of the trust and its assets, explaining the key growth opportunities in solar.The NextEnergy Solar Fund has over 100 solar assets with a capacity of 980MW making it a vital contributor to the UK’s target of 70GW capacity by 2035. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The UK Investor Magazine was delighted to welcome Melissa Cruz, CEO of GenIP, to discuss the company’s growth plans on the morning of their AIM IPO.Melissa outlines a strategy focused on recurring revenues from Generative AI services delivered to the world’s leading research institutions.GenIP helps research organisations bridge the gap between technological discoveries and commercial viability. The potential market for GenIP runs into the thousands of organisations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The UK Investor Magazine was delighted to welcome Nick Purves, Fund Manager of the Temple Bar Investment Trust, for an insightful discussion about UK shares and the trust’s approach to value investing.Explore the Temple Bar Investment Trust in the UK Investor Magazine Investment Trust Centre.Temple Bar are value investors seeking out UK shares that trade at a discount to their intrinsic value, with an acceptable margin of error.We discuss the trust’s strategy and several holdings, including Shell, Marks & Spencer, and NatWest.We also look at the wider UK stock market, exploring the general environment for UK stocks and current valuations that are attracting takeover bids from overseas companies. Nick notes just how many of the Temple Bar’s portfolio’s holdings have been subject to takeover interest.Nick outlines the positive impact of share buybacks, which are ‘driving enormous value creation for shareholders’. This is one potential catalyst Nick sees for a rating of UK stocks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 be).Turning attention to the UK, Fiona discusses the GBP/USD rally, the factors behind it and whether the trend is still intact. We look at the FTSE 100 and the dynamics that could take London’s leading index to fresh all-time highs.We ask Fiona the $10 trillion question – is the AI trade over? We touch on Nvidia results, which were apparently not good enough to sustain a rally in the chip maker and the wider sector.With Labour’s first Budget coming up in October, Fiona outlines the key markets in the run-up to 30th October.We finish by earmarking the markets with the most potential for volatility going into the end of the year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 includes electronics, catalytic converters, solar and battery materials.CEO Peter Lai outlines the benefits of recycling metals as opposed to mining, both from an environmental perspective, and from an economic perspective.Majestic Corporation has recently posted strong results for FY2023. Highlights include a 25% increase in revenue to US$29.4m and a 149% surge in profit before tax.Peter details Majestic’s growth strategy and what excites him the most about future developments for the company. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Harald Braun, the CEO of Guident, an innovative company specializing in autonomous vehicle safety, shares exciting developments in the industry. He discusses recent trips to Europe, fostering relationships with new customers and partners. The conversation dives into advancements in vehicle technology, including a unique SaaS model for monetization. Harald also highlights the importance of satellite connectivity and the company's strategies for navigating urban mobility challenges. Expect upcoming technology demonstrations and strategic partnerships that could reshape the landscape!

Abby Glennie, Deputy Head of Smaller Companies at abrdn, shares her insights on identifying high-quality UK small caps. She discusses a disciplined bottom-up investment strategy focused on quality, growth, and momentum. Abby highlights how macro influences shape stock selection, forecasting that an interest rate cut could benefit the small-cap space. The conversation dives into standout holdings like Cairn Homes, praised for its competitive edge, alongside other exciting stocks like Raspberry PI, making for a compelling exploration of the UK smaller companies landscape.

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 2024Michael has joined the UK Investor Magazine on a number of occasions over the past year and provided a fascinating insight into the macroeconomic factors driving European stocks and highlighted individual names offering value. This episode was no different.We start with looking at the key risks and rewards for European equities and explore the political environment.The discussion progresses to the sector Morningstar see value in before touching on Reckitt Benckiser.Morningstar previously highlighted Persimmon as a company that offered deep value. After a near 50% rally, we look at what the the Labour government means for the UK housebuilding sector. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 the hypothetical event of AI singularity decades from now. Dr Gross provides insight into the trajectory of the GenAI industry, with significant developments expected by 2045. These advancements could potentially lead to enhanced human capabilities through seamless integration of AI systems with individuals and even AI singularity.The discussion touches on Tekcapital’s plans to launch a GenAI-focused company in the third quarter of 2024.Nvidia has dominated AI-related gains in the stock market; we question whether applications from companies such as Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, and Tesla will be the ultimate winners, or if companies implementing these tools will produce the greatest shareholder value. We explore the United Kingdom as an emerging leader in GenAI startups within Europe and the Middle East. The podcast also looks at the potential for GenAI applications to integrate into various sectors, with knowledge-intensive businesses likely to be the initial beneficiaries.Dr Gross suggests that customers will be the ultimate beneficiaries of GenAI advancements, gaining access to better-informed solutions at lower costs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.