Episode notes The theme of this week’s podcast is company research. Getting hold of good research isn’t always easy, but maybe this week’s resource recommendation will help. Then again, finding research is only half the battle. Understanding it, and knowing…
Diversification, insurance, and beginner investing
Episode notes In this week’s podcast Allan shares a resource to help with future diversification, an article discussing the insurance industry, and an investing intro podcast worth bookmarking to share with future newbies. Allan’s update In a week where the…
Better decision making and good news for professional services
Episode notes Despite suffering through yet another London heatwave Allan forces himself to his desk to share with you the things he’s found that interested him this week. Allan’s update Allan considers his recent supermarket shopping experiences and what they…
Understanding the financial markets, quarterly reviews, and business strategy
Episode notes In this week’s episode Allan reviews a fun little book, shares an interesting interview, and recommends a podcast that discusses the fall of a once mighty national D.I.Y. chain. Allan’s update Allan shared his practise of conducting quarterly…
Market disruptions and the future of the London Stock Exchange
Episode notes In this week’s podcast Allan considers the pros and cons of market volatility and market disruptors. Allan’s update Constant news, and the resulting volatility in share prices, is great if you are a trader, or even a short…
Portfolio structure and dark times ahead
Episode notes This week’s episode is slightly shorter than usual because Allan has been on holiday. Fortunately, it still contains a resource, article, and podcast recommendation that are well worth your time. Allan’s update Holidays are a time for switching…
Takeover talk, stock screening, and the usefulness of aphorisms
Episode notes In this week’s episode Allan reviews a book on stock screening, an article on a well-known stock market aphorism, and a podcast interview with the UK manager of Pret A Manger. Allan’s update This week Allan has been…
The value of good data
Episode notes In this week’s episode Allan shares a resource to turbo-charge your company research, an article that provides a bit of perspective on investing in the first quarter of the 21st century, and a fascinating podcast on the mining…
Jargon busting and business failures
Episode notes In this week’s episode Allan shares a useful little directory, an article on cyber security, and a podcast charting the rise and fall of a former high street stalwart. Allan’s update Since it has been a quiet week…
Foolish investing
Episode notes In this week’s podcast Allan shares a resource that should be on every investor’s radar. He also recommends a great article about company analysis and a podcast that taught him all about Spacs. Allan’s update In his search…