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Magazine - 13 Mar 2025

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Step into an ISA. For anyone starting out someone looking to get back in the investment habit, the latest digital magazine discusses how to use the wrapper to secure access to the wealth-generating potential of the financial markets.

Plus, how US earnings have compared relative to expectations this reporting season, the reasons behind the worst day for the Nasdaq 100 since 2022 and the US-focused fund looking for the next market stars.

Investment ideas include a food producer and a fund which invests in European stocks and there are stories on Next, FedEx, Games Workshop and more.

Read about UK M&A and how different investment strategies have performed over time.

Editor's View

The shifting ISA landscape and the case for investing

Simplifying the tax wrapper makes more sense than cutting the cash allowance

Feature

Step into an ISA: how to make the most of the tax efficient wrapper

Discover the details on how to use this vehicle to grow your wealth

News

Tech stocks slump as US recession fears extend the recent sell-off

Investors retreat to safe havens amid fears of a downturn amid tariff uncertainty

Dan Coatsworth

Six of the Magnificent Seven are nursing share price losses this year

Sentiment has soured towards the tech collective after two strong years on the market

News

Schroders looks to turn the corner with new strategy

The shares are up 25% year-to-date making them a top FTSE 100 performer

Week Ahead

All eyes on economic bellwether FedEx’s third-quarter earnings next week

Shares have been under pressure from US tariff and trade war fears

News

UK M&A gets off to a slow start but investment trusts are in demand

Acquisitions are a new development in a sector more used to mergers

Feature

Markets have hit a rough patch but investors can take some comfort in corporate earnings

Quarterly results from S&P 500 companies have generally beaten forecasts

Great Ideas

Growth and income-hungry investors should take a bite out of Bakkavor

Margins are improving and financial risk is reducing at this private label food processor

Feature

Is it wrong to chase performance as an investor?

Examining whether a momentum strategy work when it comes to the markets

Great Ideas

JPMorgan European Growth & Income is the perfect way to invest in outperforming European shares

The trust offers investors exposure to a collection of robust businesses along with attractive income

News

Rentokil’s latest results fail to reassure the doubters

Confidence hasn’t been helped by a lack of clarity on cost savings

Great Ideas

Games Workshop marches on after full-year upgrade

Jefferies estimates a 10-part Warhammer series could net Games Workshop $10 million of royalty income

Funds

How one fund manager looks to find the next generation of US market stars

VT Tyndall North American invests beyond the big familiar names across the Atlantic

Ask Rachel

How can I check my entitlement to a full state pension?

Helping with a question about plugging in gaps in national insurance contributions

Week Ahead

Can Next pull another rabbit out of the hat?

The retail bellwether has played down expectations ahead of full-year results