ArchivesMagazine - 28 Aug 2025Ashtead to be quizzed over growth outlook after lacklustre performance Firm has guided for a low-single-digit sales increase following last year’s fall 28 August 2025|Week Ahead|by Ian Conway Share on Facebook Share on Bluesky Share on X (Twitter) Share by Email < Are there more skeletons in the closet at WH Smith? Software giant Salesforce needs a growth narrative change > Issue: 28 Aug 2025 - Page 9 | Contents Next: Software giant Salesforce needs a growth narrative change Previous: Are there more skeletons in the closet at WH Smith? Find out how to deal online from £1.50 in a SIPP, ISA or Dealing account. Share on Facebook Share on Bluesky Share on X (Twitter) Share by Email Ian Conway Issue Contents Dan Coatsworth Market rally fuels interest in momentum investing strategies Editor's View Will defensives make a comeback? Feature Five funds for retirement: Ideas to give you protection, growth and income A ‘stealth’ rally has returned Shanghai stocks to a 10-year high Made in China – how important is manufacturing to the Chinese stock market and economy? Emerging markets: tariffs, interest rates and a China growth air pocket Great Ideas Get on board as Dr Martens gets back into its stride The systematic approach adopted by Meon Adaptive Growth looks a winning strategy Why TJX has rallied to new all-time highs News Investors unnerved by Trump’s attempt to oust Federal Reserve Governor Are there more skeletons in the closet at WH Smith? Ibstock shares plumb new 12-month lows following profit warning Pop Mart shares soar to highest since listing in 2020 on latest toy craze Software giant Salesforce needs a growth narrative change Personal Finance How to invest for passive income from shares Week Ahead Ashtead to be quizzed over growth outlook after lacklustre performance