Alan Green joins the UK Investor Magazine Podcast for a discussion of the key factors driving markets and a selection of UK equities.
Global equities have surged as Ukraine-Russia negotiations provided a glimmer of hope there could be a ceasefire. Suggestions of stimulus in China also provided optimism in markets and we discuss whether this is short-lived spike or the start of a sustained period of lower volatility.
Barclays is set to benefit from higher interest rates promised by centrals banks this year. We make valuation comparisons with their banking peers and access their outlook.
Sovereign Metals has made an announcement relating to their Titanium Rutile project in Malawi and we look forward to a significant upgrade to their resources in 2022.
Smart Metering Systems yields 4.6% and the renewables-focused power solutions company has just posted a respectable set of results including a near 20% increase in underlying profit-before-tax.