Investors' Chronicle

A cashless, cashier-less supermarket experience. Simply walk in, load up your bags, and walk out, without any queuing, fumbling for wallets or human interaction whatsoever. This is not out the pages of a sci-fi novel, but a new venture from Amazon that has recently arrived on the streets of London.

Yes, this month ‘Amazon Fresh’ has opened in two locations, firstly Ealing and most recently Wembley Park. They’re the first to be seen outside of the US, and the first of many planned for the UK. 

So today we’ll be discussing Amazon’s entry onto our high streets, and asking whether it’s a taste of the future for all retail or an experiment that’s doomed to fail.

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Shares in Games Workshop and Fevertree Drinks both took a tumble last week, but which one does Phil think is most likely to bounce back? Find out on this week's Alpha podcast, and why he also thinks a boardroom bust up at BT could be good news for shareholders. 

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On this week's Alpha Podcast John Hughman and Phil Oakley explain how Morrison's is shaping up into an online grocery powerhouse, why life in an uber-competitive post-lockdown takeaway market may be tough for Domino's Pizza, and why shares in the LSE could be worth a nibble as it gets itself in shape.

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The streaming industry has some big names at the top, with Netflix and Amazon Prime both boasting over 150 million worldwide subscribers each. But that has not stopped Hollywood giant Walt Disney throwing its hat into the streaming ring with its latest project, Disney+.

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Professor Baruch Lev is the soothingly eloquent voice of reason in a world of accounting which is becoming increasingly unhelpful. He - and the IC’s very own Algy Hall - argue that the financial reports do not reflect the true value of companies because they fail to account for the all important intangible assets. 

This podcast will open your eyes to the flaws in accounting. To understand how investors can sidestep these issues head to the IC's website to read Algy's reinvention of value.

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With nearly 40 million cars on the road, the UK motoring business is worth around £80bn. And that is just a fraction of the global market: between automotive manufacturing, sales, you’re looking at the world’s largest industry.

But is it one worth investing in? This is an industry undergoing massive change which is sometimes out of its control. Which companies are up to the challenges? 

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On this week's Alpha podcast, John and Phil talk cigarettes, streaming and snacks, and why tricky times for BATS, Disney and PepsiCo might now mean opportunities for investors.

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The UK loves chocolate - the average Brit eats around 8kg of chocolate a year. And we’re not the only ones. The chocolate industry is worth over $100bn worldwide, and growing. So grab a hot chocolate, reach for a box of celebrations, and join in the discussion about the big business of confectionery.

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On this week's Alpha podcast, John Hughman chats to Algy Hall about the thinking behind his Alpha stock screens, why recent data suggests UK shares could be coming back into fashion, and how investment trusts could be a good way to play the recovery.

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What's a sensible proportion of your portfolio to invest in Bitcoin and other crypto assets? James Norrington speaks to Vilhelm German, Chief Technology Officer at Swiss crypto exchange Bitnuk.com. who as you would expect is bullish but he still believes investors should be circumspect. Since the interview was recorded last week Bitcoin broke the $50,000 value mark, on news of buying by Tesla, another strong signal that crypto assets are here to stay. 

Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities.

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