The cannabis sector is a nascent industry, where changes are happening quickly around regulations, laws, medical and production innovation. Some forecasts suggest that the world is witnessing the birth of an industry which could be worth from $500bn to $1tn. As of the beginning of 2018, there were already a dozen cannabis companies with a stock market value of more than $1bn and London-based firm Prohibition Partners says the European cannabis market will be worth €123bn (£106bn) by 2028. The leaders in Europe, for now, though, appear to be Aurora, Canopy, and Tilray. 

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In this week's show Taha Lokhandwala explains what you should consider when a manager leaves a fund and profiles a recent departure that could be a problem for investors. He also looks at how Jupiter India Fund has been performing and why its manager thinks this month's election isn't a key concern. And Toby Vaughan, chief investment officer at Brown Shipley, considers the case for Asian equities, and highlights two developed markets that could be worth attention.

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On this week's Companies & Markets Show editor John Hughman is joined by Harriet Russell, who's signing off after five and a half eventful years covering pharma and retail with a week of big stories from both sectors – including good news for GSK and Tesco, and predictably bad news for Indivior and Debenhams.

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On this week's show Jason Hollands, managing director at Tilney, considers whether you should consider to invest in LF Woodford Equity Income Fund following a period of underperformance. Taha Lokhandwala looks at who will replace Alex Darwall as manager of Jupiter European Fund. And Jason sets out some strategies for getting the most out of your Isa. 

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John Hughman and Phil Oakley discuss the mixed fortunes of five companies in the travel industry.

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Mobius Capital Partners' Carlos von Hardenberg and Taha Lokhandwala discuss the the pros and cons of emerging market equity investing, why the trust is shifting down the market cap scale to focus on smaller companies, and whether 'friendly' shareholder activism can produce superior returns. They also tackle topics such as how much macro economics determines which emerging markets perform, and whether the storm facing equities in the region will die down in 2019.

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In this week's show Rory McPherson, head of investment strategy at  Psigma Investment Management, joins the IC team to discuss the merits of bond exchange traded funds (ETFs), recent movements in government bonds and the likelihood of a US recession. Deputy personal finance editor Taha Lokhandwala considers the effect of a manager departure at Newton Real Return fund, and Rory highlights some funds and strategies to help prepare your portfolio for difficult markets.

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Editor John Hughman talks to Phil Oakley about why the high margin businesses so prized by investors could be storing up trouble.

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Ruffer Investment Company (RICA) aims to preserve wealth and tries not to lose money over any 12 month period - rather than beat an index. Duncan MacInnes, co-manager of the investment trust, explains how they seek to mitigate downside and how they are protecting against the downside risks they are most concerned about at the moment. He also explains why in 2018 the trust made a negative return - a rare occurrence in its 15 year history - but how despite this blip they are clawing back performance with a positive return so far this year.

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On this week's show Udit Garg, head of wealth management at Sun Global Investments, explains why Asia has become a better area for equity income, and which countries and sectors offer some of the most attractive dividends. Taha Lokhandwala sets out the arguments for exposure to renewables infrastructure, and they consider if the high income on offer is worth the risks. Taha also highlights out some of the financial planning scenarios in which Isas and pensions can be very beneficial.

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