We begin with software company Sage (SGE). Shares are up and the team unpacks the drivers of this rise and explores whether investors should be concerned about competition in the industry.

Illinois Tool Works (US:ITW) next. It’s larger than all but five stocks included in the FTSE 100 but remains relatively unknown on this side of the pond. Our team explore what the company does and the metrics that lead it to feature on our annual US quality screen.

Last up, it’s property company Grainger (GRI). Demand has been strong this year but its share price has been relatively flat. We look at why this is the case and how the valuation appears.

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British-based luxury fashion brand Burberry (BRBY) has had a hard time of late. Our team delve into what’s gone wrong over and question whether the low valuation is attractive enough for investors to take a gamble.

It’s then onto our Investment Trust Special. We explore what trusts are most vulnerable to consolidation and some that could be fruitful in the changing macroeconomic environment.

Last up, it’s specialist British chemical company Croda (CRDA). The latest update shows signs of life but two profit warnings over the past 18 months could hold back its growth. Julian Hofmann looks into the details.

Timestamps

1:31 Burberry

15:38 Investment trusts

27:48 Croda

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Lord Lee and Alex reunite just a day after the US election result and a week on from the Autumn Budget. In the episode, the pair unpack how the latter will affect UK private investors and the economy at large, and Lord Lee gives his opinion on the effectiveness of the changes announced by chancellor Rachel Reeves.

Also, listen to find out the changes to Lord Lee’s portfolio and his take on Trump’s presidential win.

Timestamps

1:18 Why the Budget is pleasing for private investors

3:42 Lord Lee’s view of Labour’s tone

7:19 Nichols and FW Thorpe sales

10:03 Will Budget changes mean a change in tactic?

11:14 Inheritance tax

13:05 Niche markets

15:40 Impact on family businesses property relief and farms

18:32 What should Labour aim for

21:25 How Lord Lee's portfolio has been recently

25:14 Trump’s reelection

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