In our latest podcast special, Ian Conway and James Crux are joined by Richard Shepherd-Cross, manager of real estate investment trust Custodian Property Income (LON:CREI). The fund seeks to provide an attractive level of income together with the potential for capital growth from a diversified portfolio of commercial real estate properties in the UK. Richard gives us a quick explainer of the difference between a REIT and a property company such as Land Securities (LON:LAND). Our special guest tells us why retail investors have decided to include commercial property in their portfolios in recent years. He also explains why the…

FTSE 250 food producer Tate & Lyle (LON:TATE) has recommended a £2.7 billion takeover by US peer Ingredion (NYSE:INGR). The speciality ingredients group has wrestled with higher costs and weak demand from customers in recent years. Earnings downgrades have ensued, dragging on the share price and leaving Tate & Lyle vulnerable to a bid. Sweetened deal Ingredion’s latest, sweetened total offer of 615p a share represents a 64% premium to the undisturbed Tate & Lyle share price. The deal gives Tate & Lyle shareholders 595p in cash, plus dividends of 20p per share. Acquiring Tate & Lyle strengthens the competitive…

In our latest Podcast, the Sharesify team discuss everything from markets and rockets to cybersecurity, housebuilders and Halma (LON:HLMA). Steven and Ian bring listeners up-to-date with the pricing details for the SpaceX IPO and where investors can get a slice of the action. Our resident tech expert Steven chats through the latest results from UK AI growth stock Raspberry Pi (RPI:LON), chips giant Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO) and cybersecurity specialist Crowdstrike (NASDAQ:CRWD). He also looks ahead to updates from Oracle (NYSE:ORCL) and Adobe (NASDAQ:ADBE). James explains why micro cap make-up firm Revolution Beauty (LON:REVB) is rallying. He also gives us his view…

Shares in Revolution Beauty (LON:REVB) jumped on news the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has ended its investigation into the troubled cosmetics firm, with ‘no further action’ to be taken. There was no financial or strategic update from the AIM-listed company. However, the cessation of the FCA probe removes an overhang that has long-dogged the business. Revolution Beauty, which sells colour cosmetics and skincare products through retailers including Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT), listed in July 2021 at 160p. Following a turbulent period of accounting probes, boardroom upheaval and persistent losses, it currently trades as a penny stock. The FCA concluded an investigation into…

Despite the Japanese market’s ascent to historic highs, the case for investing in this fascinating Asian nation remains compelling. The Japanese market is home to many high quality companies trading on cheap valuations. Additionally, tailwinds from corporate governance reform, increasing share buybacks and renewed foreign interest remain powerful tailwinds for Japan. The market is seeing increased M&A activity, which is transforming the country’s corporate landscape and boosting shareholder returns. As Stephen Cohen, chairman of investment trust JPMorgan Japanese (LON:JFJ), explains: ‘The rapid adoption of AI and a strategic surge in defence spending are driving industrial innovation. Coupled with the Bank…

Shares in unloved Remy Cointreau (EPA:RCO) rallied after the struggling cognac and brandy maker’s FY26 results proved better than feared. Investors’ spirits were also lifted as CEO Franck Marilly unveiled a bold three-year turnaround plan for the French spirits group. Share price: €41.12 (+9.7%)PE 26: 22.7xMarket cap: €1.96bnYield 26: 3.2% Marilly’s recovery strategy targets a €100 million increase in operating profits over the next three years. The plan also aims to return Remy Cointreau to sustainable organic sales growth in FY27. The Paris-based company’s drinks portfolio includes the Remy Martin and Louis XIII cognac brands. It also spans Greek spirit Metaxa,…

Wealth preservation trust Capital Gearing (LON:CGT) delivered net asset value (NAV) and share price totals returns of 5.8% and 6.4% respectively in FY26. While the defensively-positioned trust lagged global equity markets, it met its objective of beating inflation last year. The rate of CPI (Consumer Price Index) inflation was 3.3% over the same period. What are Capital Gearing’s aims? For the uninitiated, Capital Gearing aims to preserve and grow shareholders’ real wealth over time. While the FTSE 250-listed fund has a long-term investment horizon, it has an aversion to short-term losses. That means greater emphasis is placed on avoiding losses…

In our latest Podcast, the Sharesify team talk everything from US markets and Marvell Technology (NASDAQ:MRVL) to sports nutrition and Ciena (NYSE:CIEN). Our tech guru Steven brings sets the scene in terms of markets. He also brings us up-to-speed with the looming IPO of Elon Musk’s SpaceX. Retail watcher James chats about the earnings upgrades from pawnbroker Ramsdens (LON:RFX) and protein powders specialist Applied Nutrition (LON:APN). He explains why the latter’s licensing deal with Mondelez (NASDAQ:MDLZ) should open doors with Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT). Ian discusses the latest updates from electronic components maker DiscoverIE (LON:DSCV) and optical components firm Gooch & Housego (LON:GHH). He also…

Financial services-to-retail group Ramsdens (LON:RFX) rallied to all-time highs after posting record H1 results and raising FY26 profit guidance once again. Investors welcomed a 3p special dividend from the Teesside-headquartered company. This was in addition to a 33% increase in the H1 payout to 6p. Ramsdens’ latest upgrade primarily reflects the sky-high gold price, which continues to drive exceptional demand for gold buying in its precious metals business. But the company is also seeing positive momentum across the balance of its reassuringly-diversified business. Upgrade cycle continues For the year to September 2026, Ramsdens now expects to generate pre-tax profits in…

Fast-growing flooring distributor Likewise (LON:LIKE) rolled out another positive trading update confirming ongoing revenue growth and market share gains. The small cap also stressed that by the end of FY26, it will have capacity to ‘materially exceed’ its £250 million annual sales target. The upbeat news sent shares in Tony Brewer-led Likewise up in early dealings. On a roll Year-to-date to 31 May, Likewise’s like-for-like revenue is up 16.5%. Furthermore, like-for-likes were up 19.1% in the month of May. ‘Order intake continues to be positive as the group takes exponential gains in market share’, insisted the company. Likewise faces a…