Money & Markets Podcast

State pension changes, potential capital gains tax shake-up and how Apple’s shares move before and after iPhone launches

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State pension changes, potential capital gains tax shake-up and how Apple’s shares move before and after iPhone launches

This week’s AJ Bell Money & Markets podcast debates big news for people in retirement. Charlene Young reveals by how much the state pension will rise and who is eligible for the full uplift.

Dan Coatsworth chats about Apple’s new version of its iPhone and how its share price has moved on average before and after previous upgrades to its flagship product.

You can hear about the latest economic and markets news, including takeover activity involving Rightmove and Centamin, and why shares in the British arm of TGI Friday’s fell by 90% in a day.

Don’t miss the second part of our interview with Finsbury Growth & Income fund manager Nick Train. He gives his thoughts on the general market, the trust’s performance and a fascinating insight into Unilever.

We’ve also got an interview with Stuart Widdowson from Odyssean Investment Trust about investing in smaller companies.


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