James urges investors to stay calm and remain invested despite this turbulence. As the old stock market adage goes, ‘time in the market beats timing the market’.

Turning to the week’s corporate news, James explains why the sale of Unilever’s (ULVR) food business to McCormick (MKC) is a Marmite deal in more ways than one.

Ian talks about the latest share price leap at affordable computing firm Raspberry Pi (RPI) and picks up on McBride’s (MCB) warning over the impact of the Middle East war on prices and supply.

And the chaps preview next week’s updates from energy giant Shell (SHEL) and Corona-to-Modelo Especial maker Constellation Brands (STZ).

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With a unique operating model that may be partly responsible for the shares trading at a premium to NAV, Laura talks us through this model. Moreover, she explains what she believes its advantages are.

47 years of dividends

We then touch on the manager’s thoughts on its ‘Dividend Hero’ status (47 years and counting). Laura explains why she believes that is a big attraction for retail investors.

Steve and James talk through current turmoil in global markets as geopolitical events play havoc with stability. They then ask Laura for her thoughts on what Law Debenture can, and is, doing to manage volatility.

We also discuss the trust’s rich mix of FTSE 100’s among its top holdings (4 major banks, both oil majors, plus an assortment of energy, engineering and retail companies). This is a remit that allows overseas investment. Additionally, we cover why UK valuations have on-shored Law Debenture capital recently, and views on borrowing to maximise returns.

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MIGO is part of the Asset Value Investors (AVI) stable. The trust is unique in that it invests in discount opportunities in other closed-end funds where the managers believe there is a catalyst to unlock value. That gives them the flexibility to invest in any geography or asset class.

Charlotte outlines MIGO’s strategy and walks Ian and James through the ways the managers unlock value and make money for shareholders.

She discusses the recent changes to MIGO’s investment approach and explains how the UK investment trust landscape has changed in the past 10 years. James and Ian also ask Charlotte where she is currently seeing the biggest discounts in the closed-end market.

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Nicola explains how ‘AJOT’ invests in undervalued, cash-rich companies and uses constructive engagement to unlock value. She also explains why the corporate reform story in Japan has still got legs under the country’s new PM.

Takada Wood talks us through the benefits of AJOT’s combination with Fidelity Japan Trust. This has created a larger trust with increased capability to take influential positions in companies where there are opportunities to unlock value.

Our special guest also enthuses over AJOT’s successful investment in Kurabo Industries (3106), a conglomerate that announced the restructuring of its unprofitable textile business.

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On the earnings front, James addresses the Middle East challenges facing protein powders-to-supplements firm Applied Nutrition (APN) and highlights this week’s fresh £300 million buyback from DIY retailer Kingfisher (KGF). The FTSE 100 retailer’s B&Q and Screwfix chains are on solid foundations but the French market remains a drag.

Ian shines the spotlight on insurance-to-workplace benefits business Personal Group (PGH:AIM), which smashed it in 2025 and is sticking to its 2030 targets. Heading in the oppositive direction was Goodwin (GDWN), the family-controlled engineer which plunged on fears it may have to suspend production. Ian reckons many retail holders have moved on and marched their money into fantasy miniatures maker Games Workshop (GAW) instead.

Finally, James looks forward to our upcoming Podcast specials with investment trusts AVI Japan Opportunity (AJOT), MIGO Opportunities (MIGO) and Law Debenture (LWDB).

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Anthony explains what differentiates the trust from other equity income vehicles, and which factors have driven performance this year. As inflation resurfaces as a risk, he also reveals how the trust expects to continue its formidable dividend-raising record.

With the trust set to report its FY25 results next week, this is an ideal opportunity to understand how the managers approach investing.

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Two trust talking points

He also highlights why investors should look past a rare performance blip at the world’s oldest investment trust, F&C (FCIT) which has announced a 55th consecutive dividend increase.

Steve explains why global growth trust Scottish Mortgage (SMT) wants a little bit more flexibility to invest in private companies.

In terms of winners, Steve discusses ‘knockout results’ from Trustpilot (TRST) and why he likes the online reviews site’s long-term gameplan. Ian explains why industrial parts distributor and quality compounder Diploma (DPLM) is dull ‘in a good way’. Additionally, he explains why lender Close Brothers (CBG) has been in the eye of the storm. Finally, James questions whether sofa seller DFS (DFS) can deliver another profit upgrade.

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Companies in focus

First up, Steve flags results from US software behemoths Adobe (ADBE) and Oracle (ORCL). In Adobe’s case, strong Q1 revenue growth and increasing AI adoption have been overshadowed by the CEO’s surprise departure. Oracle shares on the other hand have enjoyed a strong rally on current growth and the look ahead.

In terms of winners, Ian singles out private equity and credit group Bridgepoint (BPT). While the shares have been out of favour, the latest results speak for themselves. In addition, the firm got this year off to good start with the largest realisation in the PE sector.

Ticketing firm Trainline (TRN) posted steady if unspectacular results for FY25 but it wasn’t enough to allay investor fears. Concerns over the long-term impact of UK rail nationalisation and the looming departure of the CEO sent the stock lower.

Another travel-related loser this week is On The Beach (OTB), which pulled its earnings guidance, as James explains. The firm has seen a sharp slowdown in bookings this month, meaning the war in the Middle East is already impacting demand and profitability.

Looking ahead to next week, James flags Wickes (WIX), the home improvement retailer which reports earnings on Tuesday 17 March. Given its net cash balance sheet, James surmises the group might announce a fresh share buyback alongside its results.

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To begin with, they talk through Smithson’s (SSON) controversial switch from investment trust to OEIC status and what the advantages of the trust structure is even for funds largely invested in liquid listed.

The team then move on to historically wide NAV discounts, a frustration for all shareholders. In light of the 12%-14% average gap, is activist Saba doing all investors a service?

Why trusts are joining forces

The discussion turns to trust mergers, why they are happening and if more are likely, before asking where Emma and her team feel there is the largest scope for re-ratings across the trusts space, plus, what it might take to re-energise new trust IPOs?

James and Steve wrap up by asking Emma if share buybacks are a poor use of capital for investment trusts, and gauge her thoughts of trust portfolio size, if there is an optimal number of holdings, and the issues of portfolio construction.

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Edinburgh Worldwide (EWI) plans a cash return to shareholders after crumbling in the face of Saba activism, James explains. In addition, the AIC is slamming Saba as its war of words becomes increasingly heated.

Elsewhere, massive AI infrastructure capex has been embraced, spurned and embraced again by investors left unsure about returns timelines. However, Steve explains the surprising risk-off optionality that may be available to investors via gold-plated corporate bonds. These have been offered by Alphabet (GOOG), Oracle (ORCL), and now Amazon (AMZN). In particular, Amazon is pushing $50 billion worth of dollar/euro notes.

Less bad than feared

James discusses Domino’s (DOM) ‘less bad than feared’ figures, before taking a well-earned swig of Vimto-maker Nichols (NICL). The company has scored some interesting licensing deals of late.

Ian walks us through infrastructure and the UK’s £700 billion spend commitment over the next decade. Meanwhile, Steve wraps up with Oracle’s (ORCL) knockout Q3 earnings and how growth and guidance stole the show. Before finishing, he flags our chat with Winterflood‘s head of investment trust research Emma Bird, which will go ‘live’ on Thursday (12 Mar).

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Investment trusts are never far from the chaps’ thoughts and Alliance Witan (ALW) comes under the microscope, as does the surprise stakebuild by activist Saba in Allianz Technology Trust (ATT), one of the sector’s superstar performers of the past decade.

Ian flags recovery at Rentokil (RTO) to ‘buzzkill’ at Vistry (VTY), whose stock dropped 25% to its lowest since 2012. There’s knockout results from ASICs play Broadcom (AVGO), before turning to what will grab the guys’ attention next week – Clarkson (CKN), Legal & General (LGEN), plenty of US retail, UK infrastructure and another UK housebuilder.

And a date for your diaries, Steve reminds us, with Winterflood‘s Emma Bird making a guest podcast appearance next Wednesday (11 March). On that episode, the chaps will be talking through the investment trust landscape.

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Steve puts some meat on the bones as the Straits of Hormuz close. He explains where else oil jitters are getting investors antsy. Meanwhile, central banks are also on the spot. They are facing big rate calls over the coming weeks and months. That’s because they must balance inflationary pressures from oil spikes against potential economic slowdowns.

‘Peak’ Greggs

James then draws us into ‘peak’ Greggs (GRG) following solid results from the bakery chain. The FTSE 100’s most shorted stock turns to defensives (‘vegan sausgae roll’ index anyone?).

There’s FTSE 100 changes, where real estate investment trust, or Reit, Tritax Big Box (BBOX) becomes a record 7th trust in the blue-chip index. Ian explains why its focus on core infrastructure assets (automated warehouses, data centres etc) set it aside from other Reits.

The talk takes a gloomy turn as housebuilder Vistry (VTY) gets pummelled amid a buyback pause. Ian sees little reason to expect a sector upturn anytime soon. Additionally, he has recently written a feature on the wider topic of buybacks and if they add value.

Broadcom debt

There’s also a quick spin through big reports this week on both sides of the pond – Adidas (ADS), Target (TGT), Kroger (KR), Gap (GAP), plus AI growth machine Broadcom (AVGO) afer the bell this evening (9.30pm UK time approx). Steve flags why gearing (net debt to assets) will be worth watching beyond growth and guidance.

And a date for your diaries, Steve reminds us, with Winterflood making aguest podcast appearance next Wednesday (11 March). At that time, the chaps will be talking through the investment trust landscape.

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Ian talks through figures from London Stock Exchange (LSEG), and flags former ads giant WPP (WPP), firmly in turnaround mode (again!) after hitting 29-year lows, but now with a CEO who seems to have a proper plan in place.

Steve runs through Broadcom (AVGO) and Dell (DELL), and how memory chip pricing is something to watch.

Another week, another investment trust under the cosh as Impax Environmental (IEM) faces an existential crisis as activist Saba throws the trust under the bus. It appears to be a real blow, argues Ian, given Impax’s great track record. Staying with trusts, the hugely popular JPMorgan Global Growth & Income (JGGI) is set to report next week, as will the lesser-know Law Debenture (LWDB), a trust with a genuine twist.

Greggs (GRG) is also incoming next week, a surprise leader of the UK’s most shorted stocks (read Ian’s feature here), while across the pond eyes will be fixed on cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike (CRWD) in the wake of Palo Alto’s (PANW) soft guidance read last week.

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Steve kicks us off with a look at Citrini Research’s bleak AI future. He discusses why markets are so worried, and what the impacts might be. Furthermore, he flags Sharesify’s feature on the topic, plus IBM’s (IBM) worst daily decline in 25 years. James talks us through Diageo’s recent report and the cuts to guidance. He also notes a dividend slashed as CEO ‘Drastic Dave’ Lewis tries to push recovery.

The chaps then turn to a shrinking investment trusts space as Smithson (SSON) shareholders vote through its switch from trust to open-ended fund. There are huge implications as more than half of shareholders head for the exit door. There’s also the merger of two BlackRock trusts. Additionally, they ponder if it might tie co-manager Dan Whitestone’s hands.

Nvidia, LSE and Rolls

There’s a brief wrap of Ian and Steve’s recent discussion with Share Soc’s Mark Northway, which proved interesting and surprisingly is equal measures (tune in here). They talk through trust mergers, trust-to-OEIC shifts and the age-old debate around buybacks or dividends.

A quick chat about why guidance is so important, then results worth watching later this week. AI chip champ Nvidia (NVDA) is set to ignite the excitement touchpaper after the bell this evening. There’s also London Stock Exchange (LSEG). Meanwhile, Tate & Lyle (TATE) and the upgrade cycle at Genus (GNS) are likely to grab James’ attention. Before the near-three-time FTSE 100 best performer Rolls-Royce (RR.) reports Thursday.

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Mark gives us the elevator pitch as to what ShareSoc is and its objectives. Then he discusses investment trust mergers and the ongoing campaign by activist Saba. We talk through whether Saba is acting as a force for good for investors. Alternatively, we consider if it is becoming a big distraction for trust managers.

Mark explains why recent voting at Edinburgh Worldwide (EWI) was a bit worrying. He also explains why such votes are crucial for retail investors.

The chaps talk through trust mergers and touch on share buybacks and dividends. This is a topic that clearly needs more time to cover. They also discuss if Smithson Investment Trust’s (SSON) planned switch to an open-ended investment company makes sense. Furthermore, they consider if it opens the door to a wider shift for many trusts in future.

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As investors rethink US large cap exposure, Ian flags where some of the money is heading. James talks us through emerging markets trusts that are pulling in fresh capital. This includes Templeton Emerging Markets (TEM), Schroder AsiaPacific Fund (SDP), and Fidelity Emerging Markets (FEML).

Also on the agenda, Ian and Steve talk through share buybacks being pulled, and how that’s upsetting investors. There is also a quick look at three-year superstar stock Rolls-Royce (RR.), with results incoming next week.

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Also on the agenda, James introduces listeners to Applied Nutrition (APN), what it is and why it’s gaining traction with investors, and there’s an update on what ‘The Sage of Omaha‘ has been doing, or his operational people now largely running the sow at Berkshire Hathaway (BRK).

Ian then talks through ‘mini Melrose’ Rosebank Industries (ROSE), its latest cash call and why the stock has struggled to live up to previously high hopes.

Steve flags a recent US IPO that might be another Ashtead (AHT) in the making, James talks defence firm BAE (BA), while Ian draws attention to an interesting spin on the property Reit… Custodian Property Income (CREI).

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You can spin through our thoughts on Microsoft (MSFT), Meta Platforms (META) and Apple (AAPL) by clicking the company names. Talking of knockout names, Steven and Ian discuss exciting IPO news, with market gossip rife with talk of SpaceX and OpenAI possibly pulling the trigger later this year.

Ian has something to say about private equity investment trust 3i (III), and the chaps spin through what’s coming next week, including some big favourites of Terry Smith’s Fundsmith Equity. And there’s more bits and pieces, so join the Sharesify team in our casual chat through stocks, funds, investment trusts, the market mood and all things investing.

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Record gold for one, as the precious metal safe-haven blasts through $5,300 for the first time ever on Wednesday, making it a 23% gold rush rallying already in 2026. 

Steven and Ian then move on to crucial earning incoming this evening, when $10 trillion+ of big tech posts earnings, kicking off with Microsoft (MSFT), Meta Platforms (META) and Tesla (TSLA) after the Wall Street close this evening (about 9.30pm UK time). There's iPhones giant Apple (AAPL) to watch for tomorrow after-hours too. 

We have already had a raft of largely positive earnings reports this quarter, and plenty of solid numbers in the UK and Europe too, but the guys also flag others being put through the wringer by markets as soft guidance spooks investors. 

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Steven then discusses chipmaker Intel (INTC), one of Wall Street's stars over the past year, but not now. Is this a reality check for investors after a stunning H2 2025 revival, and can the tech giant pick up the slack as major chip manufacturers TSMC (TSM) and Samsung (BC94) struggle to meet soaring demand.

The guys then cast a glance at next week's mega-tech earnings, when MIcrosoft (MSFT), Meta Platforms (META), Tesla (TSLA) - all afer the close Tuesday, and Apple (AAPL) and Amazon (AMZN) - after-hours Wednesday, will have investors all over the world in tenterhooks. 

Steven and Ian flag other big earnings next week in the defence space, while over here, Sage (SGE) numbers next TUesday will be of particular interest to Finsbury Growth & Income Trust (FGT) and Nick Train... Ian explains. 

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The chaps chat through some big earnings calls next week – Intel (INTC), Netflix (NFLX), Proctor & Gamble (PG) on Wall Street – the latter of which could have interesting implications for London’s Unilever (ULVR), now that its spun-off its Magnum Ice Cream (MICC) business. Ian also flags why he keeps a close watch on Freeport-McMoRan (FCX), and why it’s an important economic bellwether.

The chaps also point out some stocks to watch on this side of the pond, with Curry’s (CURY), Craswick (CWK), and Qinetiq (QQ.) in the frame.

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The pair then move swiftly into US banks, as the sector kicks-off US reporting season, and talk through the still gloomy clouds overhanging UK housebuilders. Steven and Ian then wrap up with recruiters, and why key stocks are trading a multi-year lows.

But before any of that, Steven picks up on self-confessed petrolhead Ian’s Mini Metro rallying revelation.

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Join the Sharesify team in our casual chat through stocks, funds, investment trusts, market mood and all things investing. In this episode, Steven Frazer and his podcast partner in crime Ian Conway discuss UK supermarkets, impressive sales from a retail stalwart, and take a look at an ominous White House threat hanging over US defence stocks.

The chaps also talk through the latest developments impacting the investment trust space, and flag up a few things to look out for next week.

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