AJ Bell Money & Markets

The AJ Bell Money & Markets podcast celebrates its 7th anniversary with a bumper episode all about stocks, investing, wealth and more. Dan Coatsworth and Danni Hewson chew over B&M’s recent woes, and plans by the new boss to get back to basics to win back customers. [2:05] They also discuss fresh AI fever and the mega deals which are making the sector increasingly interconnected. You can h...

Welcome to the monthly bonus episode of the AJ Bell Money & Markets podcast all about investment trusts, presented by Dan Coatsworth and Hannah Williford. Kicking off the show is the news that activist investor Saba is back with new campaigns and talk of launching a new investment vehicle. [02:33] It’s been a good year to invest in UK shares, and we’ve got two experts on the pod to explain how...

Charlene Young and Danni Hewson are your hosts this week, delving into the latest money and markets news. The US government has shut down for the first time since 2018, with Republicans and Democrats locked in a blame game over spending. Danni runs through what this means for markets, the economy, and workers facing unpaid shifts until Washington can agree on a deal. [01:33] Back in the UK, it’s L...

The AJ Bell team talk markets, stocks, Lifetime ISAs, insurance, property and investing in this episode of the Money & Markets podcast. Find out why Nvidia is investing billions of dollars in two companies. [1:00]. Dan Coatsworth reveals the key reason why shares in B&Q-owner Kingfisher went wild, and it’s not down to a new DIY boom. [3:28]  Greggs is opening a pub – is that bad news for W...

It’s three years since the Truss/Kwarteng mini-budget which sent the bond market into meltdown. In this Deep Dive we’ll be looking into the nitty gritty of bonds while also discussing the big picture and asking why UK bond yields are so high, and what effect that may have on the budget in November. (02:10) Laith and Danni are joined by Ian Aylward, head of investment partnerships at AJ Bell, to di...

In this week’s AJ Bell Money & Markets podcast, we look at the latest interest rate moves in the UK and US and what they mean for markets, savers and borrowers [01:25]. Also in markets news we’ll take a look at the US-UK investment story, and dip into news that Alphabet has joined the $3 trillion club [07:50] and Trump and TikTok deal that means it stays in the US [10:14]. We then turn to the...

On this episode of the AJ Bell Money & Markets podcast Dan Coatsworth and Danni Hewson are joined by AJ Bell’s pension guru Rachel Vahey ahead of pension awareness week. They discuss a new advert fronted by former Eastender star Ross Kemp which hopes to persuade people to engage with their pension in the same way they engage with their physical fitness. Rachel shares some top tips to make sure...

The AJ Bell Money & Markets podcast is back after the summer break, with Charlene Young and Danni Hewson unpacking the big stories shaping markets and personal finance. We kick off in the UK, where inflation has jumped again, and a reshuffle in the Prime Minister’s economic team has sparked fresh Budget rumours – including a possible bank windfall tax that sent shares sliding [11:20]. Across t...

In this week’s Money and Markets podcast, Tom Sieber and Charlene Young discuss the latest twist in the tariffs saga as the US and Japan announce a deal and explore the early results from the US earnings season, with updates from JPMorgan, Citi, Coca-Cola and Netflix [04:04].   They also look ahead to what investors can expect from the big tech names due to report next week, including Microsoft, A...

In this week’s AJ Bell Money and Markets podcast, Laith Khalaf and Tom Selby dive into what’s been moving in markets, from the FTSE hitting 9,000 (01:17) to Bitcoin hitting a record high [04:10]. We’ll also be talking through the latest inflation figures to come out of the UK and US and what that might mean for interest rates [11:25]. The Chancellor has delivered her annual Mansion House speech to...

In this week’s AJ Bell Money and Markets podcast, Charlene Young and Danni Hewson dive into the latest financial news, from Trump’s latest tariff manoeuvres [02:00] to Elon Musk’s surprise announcement of a new US political party and what that could mean for Tesla [08:47]. They explore how markets are responding to these unpredictable headlines, including the impact on copper prices [06:00] and th...

It’s time for your monthly bonus episode of the AJ Bell Money & Markets podcast all about investment trusts. Kicking off the show is Tom Sieber on the wave of trust takeovers. [01:25] We’re going big on income in this episode of the podcast. Dan Coatsworth talks to Joe Dowling from the Invesco Global Equity Income Trust on how he finds opportunities to help generate a steady trickle of cash fo...

This week’s episode of the Money & Markets podcast explains why Sainsbury’s and Greggs are experiencing different fortunes. [00:48] Charlene Young addresses the latest rumours about income tax and a potential cut to Cash ISA allowances. [06:12] Dan Coatsworth explains why Lifetime ISAs are back on the political agenda. [13:36] New data suggests there is a serious problem of takeover news being...

This week on Money and Markets, Dan and Laura break down how Middle East tensions are shaking up oil, gold, and travel stocks [1:45], and what the latest results from FedEx and Halfords tell us about consumer confidence and global trade [7:00].  In our personal finance section, we explore the cut to Premium Bond prize rates and why loyalty to your savings account might be costing you [13:00]. We a...

Warren Buffett is the world’s best known investor, but at the tender age of 94, he’s recently announced he’ll be stepping down as CEO of his investment vehicle, Berkshire Hathaway. In this Deep Dive by AJ Bell Money and Markets, Laith Khalaf and Russ Mould discuss Buffett’s investment strategy, and how everyday investors can apply it to their portfolio. Laith and Russ talk through some of the key...

On this week’s episode of the AJ Bell Money & Markets podcast, Danni Hewson and Dan Coatsworth assess recent oil price moves as the conflict between Israel and Iran intensifies and consider how hikes could impact global inflation. [04:21] Could the UK be heading for “stagflation” as the economy shrinks? Danni checks out the latest growth and inflation data. [08:49] Get the latest insight on co...

In this week’s episode of the AJ Bell Money and Markets podcast, Charlene Young and Danni Hewson unpack the latest UK jobs and retail sales figures [1:45]. Tom Sieber joins the show to discuss the growing trend of companies leaving the London stock market, and what can be learned from the takeover of Alphawave [12:50]. Other big corporate stories include the resignation of WPP’s boss, M&S taki...

This week’s AJ Bell Money & Markets podcast digests gloomier economic forecasts. Dan Coatsworth explains why investors are still fired up by the defence sector. [04:00] Charlene Young reveals how much you need to enjoy a certain lifestyle in retirement. [07:55]. She also goes through the mailbag to answer your questions about pensions. [14:10] Fancy some free shares? There is a growing trend f...

Dan Coatsworth and Laith Khalaf bring you a bonus edition of the AJ Bell Money & Markets podcast, all about investment trusts. The pair answer your questions about trusts and talk to a range of experts about fascinating things happening on the market. Dan chats to Muzo Kayacan and David Barron from BlackRock American Income about the investment trust’s shift to using AI to help find opportunit...

This week on the AJ Bell Money and Markets podcast, Charlene Young and Tom Sieber unpack Trump’s latest tariff U-turn [02:10] and UK growth forecasts from the IMF that also came with a warning for the Chancellor about her fiscal rules [04:25]. The energy price cap is falling and the Prime Minister says he wants more people to get the winter fuel payment. But as Charlene explores, there is little d...

On this week’s AJ Bell Money & Markets podcast, Dan Coatsworth and Tom Sieber explore some big names on the UK and US stock market following a spate of corporate updates over the past week. They chat about Guinness maker Diageo, sausage roll giant Greggs, and a trio of American firms which have given us a fascinating insight into the state of the US consumer. [6:05] Marks & Spencer has lai...

On this week’s episode of the AJ Bell Money and Markets podcast Danni Hewson and Charlene Young take stock of which trade deals have been struck in the wake of Donald Trump’s tariff policies and assess how markets and some of those big US stocks like Nvidia have performed.[2:09]   A week after the Bank of England cut its base rates they consider where interest rates are likely to go next and wheth...

Danni Hewson and Dan Coatsworth go deep into the world of tariffs on this week’s episode of the AJ Bell Money & Markets podcast. They’ll discuss the latest movements, the latest industries in the firing line, and what companies are now saying about the impact of tariffs on earnings and their outlook. [4:20] While it might feel as if the business world is trying to catch its breath amid the tar...

Get the latest on takeovers, wind-downs and manager changes in the world of investment trusts on this month’s special edition of the AJ Bell Money & Markets podcast. [1:25]. Dan Coatsworth chats about which trusts were in demand from AJ Bell customers during the past month’s mark turmoil. [9:15] Martin Gamble reveals which investment trusts were in and out of favour on a broader basis during t...

This week’s episode of the AJ Bell Money & Markets podcast starts with some positive news for investors who managed to hold their nerve through the Liberation Day sell-off [01:32]. But Dan Coatsworth also has a stream of gloomy corporate updates from big firms cutting earnings guidance, seeing sales hit by tariffs, or just feeling the pinch as American consumers tighten their purse strings [05...