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High risk technology investment with decreasing discount
High risk technology VCT that appears to be well managed to select good companies leading to successful realisations. Climate for these has been improving in the last year making me doubt the historical declining revenue growth.Read more
Global X Robotics and AI UCITS ETF Will Transform Industries
Robotics and artificial intelligence are rapidly transforming industries from manufacturing to healthcare. BOTZ provides diversified exposure to companies leading this change — including hardware (robot arms), automation software, and AI chips.Read more
Tufton Assets: High-Yield, Deep-Value Shipping with a Built-In Exit 28% NAV Discount
A little-known shipping trust pays regular cash from a working fleet and plans to sell its ships and return the money to shareholders within a set timeframe. The catch is that shipping markets can swing fast, so the real question is whether steady payouts and ship sales can outweigh a rough patch in freight rates.Read more
Mortgage Advice Bureau sees revenue surge with 12% growth
In 2024, MAB reported a significant increase in revenue and pre-tax profit, with revenue rising by 11% to around £266m and adjusted pre-tax profit growing by 31% to about £30.5m. The company has set new medium-term targets, including doubling its revenue from 2024 levels, achieving an adjusted pre-tax profit margin above 15%, exceeding 100% cash conversion, and doubling its market share.Read more
Analysts Raise Schroders Price Target Amid Improved Margins and Cautious Risk Outlook
Schroders is pushing into sustainability-focused investing and private assets, hoping these faster-growing areas can offset pressure on its traditional fund business. Cost-cutting is helping profits today, but competition from low-cost funds, new tech-driven rivals, and a complex restructuring could still hit future results.Read more
Profit Margin Improvements And Revenue Trends Will Drive Wealth Management Outlook
Key Takeaways Rising demand for wealth management, digital transformation, and pension shifts support Quilter's client growth, steady inflows, and higher recurring revenues. Cost realignment and expanded distribution enhance operational leverage, driving margin expansion, greater market share, and improved earnings resilience.Read more
Rising Digital Payments And E-Commerce Will Expand Global Payment Networks
Boku could benefit as more people pay with their phones and as online stores add local payment options, especially in fast-growing markets where it’s winning approvals to expand. The catch is that big partners and new payment methods could cut out middlemen, so Boku needs to keep its edge while competition heats up.Read more
Globalization And Digitalization Will Unlock Alternative Asset Opportunities
TP ICAP is moving beyond traditional broking by building more digital trading tools and growing its data business, which could make its income steadier and less tied to day-to-day market swings. But if rivals’ technology wins out or new rules raise costs and curb trading, the company’s core business could shrink faster than these new lines can replace it.Read more
Fundraising Momentum And AUM Diversification Will Drive Future Value
Pollen Street is growing its pool of client money across private equity and credit, which can lift the steady fees it collects as it scales. The big question is whether it can keep raising new money and avoid fee swings and tougher competition that could make results bumpier than they look today.Read more
