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In this bumper edition of the digital magazine, discover the team's 10 stock picks for the year ahead and find out how the 2024 investment ideas got on.

Read our exclusive interview with Wetherspoon founder Tim Martin and how he has built the company from just a single venue to an 800-strong pubs group.

Plus, the investment trusts which outperformed in 2024 and the stocks which surprised leading fund managers the most over the last 12 months.

Learn about new addition to the market Canal+ and discover some signs of life for the UK stock market heading into 2025 and why January could be painful as the tax deadline looms.

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Find out which stocks surprised leading fund managers the most in 2024

Terry Smith and other top names in the business discuss the wildcards in their portfolios in 2024

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Discover how Tim Martin turned Wetherspoon into a high street champion

Read our exclusive interview with pub group’s founder and executive chair

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Surprise star turns and shock disappointments litter our best 2024 picks performance

Shares 10 picks for the past year narrowly underperform the FTSE All-Share

Investment Trusts

Discover the best and worst investment trusts in 2024

Ranking four of the most popular sectors with investors

Editor's View

Signs of life from the UK market as we end 2024

Fund flows and IPOs provide some hope for the year ahead

Great Ideas

Stock pick for 2025: Alphabet is an AI winner for next year in the making

A fantastic search and cloud business with a free bet on more eclectic ventures

Great Ideas

Stock pick for 2025: Auction Technology set to be bid up by the market

The online marketplace and technology solutions firm has a bright future

News

Vivendi spin-off Canal+ marks biggest UK IPO of 2024

French TV and film business behind Paddington listed on main market

Great Ideas

Stock pick for 2025: Niche defence and security firm Cohort is a hidden gem

A decentralised operating structure is attractive to the company’s client base

News

Raspberry Pi shares boot up after fresh tie-up and new product launch

Stock has gained 40% in the last month to trade at all-time highs

Great Ideas

Stock pick for 2025: market set to toast a Diageo recovery

If the company can’t get its act together in the coming 12 months then activist pressure or a takeover could be the result

Great Ideas

Stock pick for 2025: Jet2’s growth potential is not yet appreciated by investors

Customer first approach is a winner and will help increase share in the holidays market

News

Nasdaq hits new record as tech drives returns and investors lap up Bitcoin exposure

Broadcom becomes eighth member of $1 trillion club after 38% post results rally

Great Ideas

Stock pick for 2025: FRP Advisory is an exceptional company trading at an unexceptional price

This undiscovered gem could be one of 2025’s standout performers

Great Ideas

Stock pick for 2025: GlobalData is worth backing as it goes for growth

Data analytics firm is driving towards £500 million revenue target by the end of 2026

Great Ideas

Stock pick for 2025: Fevertree Drinks is available at a knockdown price

The brand has a significant amount of white space to grow into

News

UK stocks see October’s record outflow turn into net inflows in November

Could the tide finally be turning after more than three years of liquidity drain?

Great Ideas

Stock pick for 2025: Kier has rebuilt its foundations and looks too cheap

We like the company’s sensible medium-term targets and improved cash generation

Great Ideas

Stock pick for 2025: Treatt has strong momentum under fresh leadership

The shares are trading at a discount to their historic average valuation

Dan Coatsworth

Cash offers rule but bid premiums ease back slightly versus last year

UK takeovers surge in 2024 as bidders circle the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250

Personal Finance

Why more people are set to face a big January tax bill

Recent developments mean the start of the year could be painful

News

SThree shares slump 28% after shock cut to earnings guidance

Weak end-markets lead to 60% reduction in 2025 profit outlook

Ask Rachel

Should I look at alternatives to a SIPP in wake of inheritance tax changes?

The case for considering other options now the rules have been altered

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Profiling the South Korean stars beyond Samsung

Consumer electronics giant dominates the market but there are some other interesting names

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Emerging markets: tariffs, inflation and South Korean politics

Three things the Franklin Templeton Emerging Markets Investment trust team are focused on right now

Week Ahead

Federal Reserve seen cutting rates but no change at Bank of England

UK economic sentiment has weakened post-Budget but rate cuts are off the table