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What to expect in 2025. Trump could be a wildcard next year as the latest digital magazine examines the prospects for stocks, Bitcoin the AI theme and more.

Plus, discover the names on the FTSE 350 which delivered the biggest uplift in their declared payout, the Shares team uncovers the very best performing UK and find out how you can invest for children and grandchildren this Christmas.

Investment ideas include a fund which looks to benefit from stocks going up and down in value and a telecoms technology specialist.

Also this week: news on China and the UK jobs market plus stories on Nike, Watches of Switzerland, Frasers and more.

News

China eases monetary policy ahead of Trump 2.0 and global tariff war

Shares jump after politburo announces biggest policy change in over a decade

News

Budget impact on UK firms tops £1 billion as hiring slows

Increases to national living wage and national insurance adding to companies’ costs across several sectors

News

Why Rolex seller Watches of Switzerland has clocked up a 40% gain in six months

The luxury watch retailer has rallied on reassuring updates, US market share gains and a strong start to the festive season

News

Frasers shares down 30% year-to-date as Budget blues bite

The Sports Direct-to-Flannels owner faces relegation from the FTSE 100 following earnings alert

News

Can Chemring profit play catch-up after slow start to the year?

Military equipment supplier has seen investors turn sceptical in recent months

Week Ahead

Will Nike’s new broom reveal sweeping changes at sneakers giant?

The world’s biggest sportswear company needs to innovate and repair retail partner relationships after its direct-to-consumer strategy failed to deliver as hoped

Week Ahead

Concerns over global growth are rising as we approach 2025

Yet UK and US rate cut expectations have been dialled back significantly

Feature

What to expect in 2025

The Trump wildcard, AI, valuations, crypto and more

Feature

Discover the stocks which outshone the rest in 2024

From large-, to mid-, to small-caps these names have been in heavy demand with investors

Feature

Discover the FTSE 350 firms which delivered the biggest dividend increases in 2024

Hiking capital returns to shareholders is often a sign of increasing confidence in the future

Money Matters

My Financial Life – the key savings and investment decisions in front of you in your 40s

By your fifth decade you really need to start thinking carefully about plans for retirement

Great Ideas

VT Argonaut Absolute Return Fund is a great way to play market uncertainty

Manager Barry Norris has an excellent track record over a long period

Great Ideas

This is an excellent opportunity to buy Gamma Communications

Telecoms tech outfit is a compelling, sensibly run business with plenty of scope for upside

Great Ideas

Games Workshop up 17% in little more than a month

Strong trading lifts shares but market underwhelmed by Amazon deal

Russ Mould

Five key lessons to note from 2024

Can the same trends which drove markets last year be sustained?

Editor's View

Not all monopolies are created equal

Diamonds, oil, the Magnificent Seven and why market dominance requires strong demand

Personal Finance

How to invest for children this Christmas

The options for parents and grandchildren looking to build a nest egg