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Big wobbles, big banks and ten years of Lifestrategy funds
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Big wobbles, big banks and ten years of Lifestrategy funds

This week podcast looks at what was behind the recent global market slump and how rising inflation on both sides of the Atlantic might change the game going forward.  Danni Hewson assess whether the mask wearing conundrum might have a detrimental impact on retail and hospitality businesses and we also dig into how so-called “Freedom Day” has been impacting share prices across the board.

It’s earning season the sequel and big banks are, as ever, amongst the first to report and whilst earnings growth reported so far has been stellar as expected some US banks have seen big falls in revenues.  Meanwhile with the Bank of England has given the green light to UK banks to start paying out dividends once again we look at how well the sector has coped now economic recovery is underway.

Laith Khalaf is back to talk us through those Lifestrategy funds and finding out why they’ve performed so well over the last decade and what the next years might have in store. Plus, Dan Coatsworth chats to Kartik Kumar, the man behind investment trust Artemis Alpha about how he chooses which stocks to invest in and getting the low down on two that he’s particularly interested in right now.

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  • 19 June 2026

    SpaceX IPO as it happened

    In this week’s episode of the AJ Bell Money & Markets podcast, Charlene Young and Danni Hewson unpack the latest developments in the Middle East and what they mean for markets, oil prices and your everyday finances. They...

    56 min listen
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  • 11 June 2026

    ChatGPT goes public: what the OpenAI IPO means for investors

    In this week's episode, Tom Sieber and Charlene Young digest the latest market developments from both sides of the Atlantic, with the company behind ChatGPT unveiling IPO plans, GSK unveiling its biggest deal in a decade...

    37 min listen
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  • 5 June 2026

    The £800,000 cost of a decent retirement

    In this week’s episode, Charlene Young is joined by new co-host Sarah Coles alongside Tom Sieber to unpack a busy week across markets, tech and personal finance. With geopolitical tensions continuing to weigh on...

    51 min listen
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  • 29 May 2026

    More turmoil for BP as new chairman is ousted

    Less than a year after joining as BP Chairman Albert Manifold has been removed from the company.

    What does it mean for BP’s turnaround plans is the question that kicks off this episode of the AJ Bell Money and Markets...

    57 min listen
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  • 21 May 2026

    The £131m cost of the M&S cyber attack

    Cyber shocks, political ripples and pop-powered spending – it’s another packed week on the AJ Bell Money & Markets podcast. Charlene Young and Danni Hewson break down the latest inflation and jobs data, before turning to...

    55 min listen
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  • 19 May 2026

    Deep Dive #9: Why everyone should care about investment income

    In this Deep Dive episode, Tom Sieber and Danni Hewson take a closer look at income investing. Experts from AJ Bell and Jupiter Asset Management join the podcast to discuss common dividend mistakes investors make, the...

    75 min listen
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  • 15 May 2026

    The scary link between politics, oil and your bills

    Join Dan Coatsworth and Charlene Young in the latest edition of the AJ Bell Money & Markets podcast. This week, we delve into the impact of politics on financial markets, focusing on UK government bond yields and the...

    71 min listen
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  • 7 May 2026

    Cash ISAs are booming: why savers are piling in

    Geopolitics is back in the driving seat for markets as Middle East tensions shake energy prices, government borrowing costs climb and investors revisit whether ‘quality’ shares are due a comeback. We cover the latest...

    48 min listen
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  • 5 May 2026

    Investment Trust Show: Finding income in unexpected places

    In this episode of the investment trust show, Dan Coatsworth and Hannah Williford explore the trusts offering generous income to investors, the state of US markets and the changes happening to the renewable...

    68 min listen
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  • 1 May 2026

    Cathie Wood: How to invest for 2026

    On this week’s AJ Bell Money & Markets podcast, the Bank of England’s latest rate decision, Big Tech updates from Microsoft, Meta, Amazon and Alphabet, and what the UAE’s exit from OPEC could mean for oil prices as Brent...

    67 min listen
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  • 24 April 2026

    How can we help more people to invest?

    Charlene Young and Dan Coatsworth bring you this week’s episode of the AJ Bell Money and Markets podcast. Rising UK inflation kicks things off and they’ll also discuss the latest market movements as the middle east...

    62 min listen
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  • 17 April 2026

    Greggs, Domino’s Pizza & Asda: Why they’re pivoting

    Join Dan Coatsworth and Charlene Young on the AJ Bell Money & Markets Show to get smart investing insight, business news and practical takeaways – all in one episode.

    The pair cover a stark IMF warning on the global...

    47 min listen
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  • 7 April 2026

    Investment Trust Show: Meet two standout performers

    In this special edition of the AJ Bell Money & Markets podcast, Dan Coatsworth and Hannah Williford dive into the big movers and big debates across the investment trust world.

    They consider why Temple Bar continues to...

    62 min listen
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  • 2 April 2026

    Markets surge and everything you need to know about SpaceX

    Charlene Young and Danni Hewson look at how UK and global markets have moved over the past month, and as we mark the first anniversary of Donald Trump's Liberation Day tariff announcement.

    In company news, Danni will...

    61 min listen
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  • 27 March 2026

    Deal or no deal? Conflict drives oil volatility and UK inflation

    Welcome to the latest episode of the AJ Bell Money & Markets podcast with Charlene Young and Tom Sieber. The Iran conflict continues to drive oil price and market swings; we’ll bring you the latest impact on investors...

    43 min listen
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  • 20 March 2026

    Oil shock: the impact on your money, mortgage and next holiday

    Welcome to the latest episode of the AJ Bell Money & Markets podcast with Dan Coatsworth and Charlene Young.

    This week we dive into everything from the surprising new additions to the UK inflation basket (yes… hummus...

    48 min listen
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  • 13 March 2026

    How ISA millionaires are investing their money

    Markets have been rocky, energy prices are moving, and the tax year end is approaching fast. In this week’s Money & Markets podcast, we break down the latest market news, what’s happening in the Middle East and energy...

    43 min listen
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  • 6 March 2026

    The Big Sell-Off Explained: How to Protect Your Money

    Global markets are sliding — and this week’s selloff is shaking everything from oil and gas to bonds and gold. Dan Coatsworth and Danni Hewson break down what’s driving the volatility, how past geopolitical conflicts...

    61 min listen
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  • 20 February 2026

    The British Stock Riding the SpaceX Boom

    Why the UK stock market is smashing expectations in 2026, and a crucial warning about fake celebrity investment ads fooling thousands.

    Dan Coatsworth also sits down with Filtronic, the company behind an 800% share price...

    46 min listen
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