On this week's show Dave Baxter looks at which parts of markets may present and suggests some funds with which to access them. Dave also explains why Perpetual Income and Growth Investment Trust has sacked its manager and what it is doing about replacing him. And Mary McDougall looks at how companies are still managing to hold AGMs, despite social distancing rules, and explains how you can still take part in these meetings.

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On this week's Companies & Markets Show editor John Hughman speaks to Alex Newman and the companies team about their hunt for safe sectors amid the Covid chaos, and Phil Oakley explains why investors in today's market should be paying more attention to the teachings of Ben Graham.  

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This week Dave Baxter explains why despite increasing numbers of UK companies slashing their dividends investment trusts should be able to continue to deliver a reliable income. Rosemary Banyard, manager of VT Downing Unique Opportunities Fund, says where she is finding opportunities in the UK small and mid-caps space, and profiles two companies that are doing well now and should continue to deliver strong returns.

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On this week's Companies & Markets Show John Hughman talks to Megan Boxall about why Covid-19 could permanently change the way the world works, and Phil Oakley explains why he thinks talk of recovery is premature.

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On this week’s show Dave Baxter explains why funds which take an environmental, social and governance (ESG) investment approach have recently fared better. He and Steve Kenny, commercial director at Square Mile Investment Consulting and Research, consider whether ESG funds can continue to do well and explain why you need to carefully examine them before you invest. And Steve and Mary McDougall set out some sensible investment strategies for turbulent markets. 

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On this week's Companies & Markets Show John Hughman talks to Alex Newman and Phil Oakley about how income-seekers can survive the dividend crisis, why Covid-19 may bring about much-needed changes in attitudes towards market and business risk, and a tech giant that should be on every investor's watchlist.

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On this week's Companies & Markets Show editor John Hughman talks to Megan Boxall and Phil Oakley about how science and government are mobilising their resources to beat Covid-19.

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On this week's Companies & Markets Show John Hughman and Phil Oakley survey the damage Covid-19 has inflicted on global stock markets and explain why investors need to prepare themselves for the very different world it could leave behind.

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With markets tumbling and economies on lockdown, much of this week's Budget was focused on tackling the worst effects of the coronavirus. But with some eye-grabbing initiatives in the pensions and Isa space, deputy personal finance editor Dave Baxter and Shore Financial Planning director Ben Yearsley discuss some of the implications the Budget could have on your finances.  

Meanwhile investment writer Mary McDougall delves into a controversial sector – absolute return funds – and asks how effective they are in volatile markets.

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On this week's show Jason Hollands, managing director at Tilney Group, explains why you should not panic sell during falling markets and sets out some suggestions on how to manage your money through volatility. Personal finance writer Mary McDougall explains why European equities can provide good investment opportunities despite economic problems. And Jason sets out some of the tax benefits of Isas and how you can save for retirement with them.

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