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The Companies and Markets Show: AJ Bell, UK biotechs and what next for the oil price
The Companies and Markets Show: AJ Bell, UK biotechs and what next for the oil price
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35 minutes
Released:
Dec 15, 2023
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Podcast episode
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We begin with the interest rate story that hit the headlines this week – the FCA’s warning to investment platforms, including AJ Bell and Hargreaves Lansdown, over their treatment of customers’ cash balances. Alex Newman and Val Cipriani discuss why AJ Bell’s share price fell and what investors should expect in the future.Jennifer Johnson follows with an analysis of whether the UK can become a biotech superpower. She reveals what is hampering the growth of the industry, including a lack of life science laboratory space, and shares a UK university spinout success story investors may find alluring.Last up, Alex Hamer discusses what’s driving the recent fall in the oil price, which is now at a two-year low. He explores the reasons for this, the effect Saudi Arabia’s change in tactics will have on the industry, and what investors should keep an eye on in the year ahead.AJ Bell reports 50% surge in profitsCan the UK become a biotech superpower?Oil in 2024 – will Opec's squeeze work? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Released:
Dec 15, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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