{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/a4c5de36-8260-4222-8e38-ff997dc73436/65b29801c88e8800163cbe2e?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The evolving world of textiles, gold mining and 4imprint: The Companies and Markets Show","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/61b9b44742e856e989985776/1706202898687-114d9c095fb2454d136c5f1d42a34cab.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In our latest episode, we start with gold miners, <a href=\"https://www.investorschronicle.co.uk/news/2024/01/23/centamin-hits-targets-as-gold-price-rises/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Centamin</a> and Hochschild, both of which have released trading updates. Alex Hamer and Julian Hofmann unpack the news, revealing the contrast between the two. Alex Newman joins in to discuss the role of gold in a portfolio given the geopolitical context, and shares thoughts on just how good miners are at beating the gold price.</p><p><br></p><p>It’s then onto <a href=\"https://www.investorschronicle.co.uk/ideas/2024/01/25/the-stocks-taking-advantage-of-a-new-era-for-fashion/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">this week’s cover feature</a> by Jemma Slingo on the textile industry. As the awareness of the industry’s environmental impact is the most prevalent it has ever been, Jemma digs into the areas pushing for change. From businesses focussing on recycling to whispers of IPOs for second-hand selling apps, Jemma shares opportunities investors can take advantage of in what could be a new era for fashion.</p><p><br></p><p>We then move on to the surprising success story,<strong> </strong>merchandise company <a href=\"https://www.investorschronicle.co.uk/news/2024/01/19/companies-roundup-4imprint-retail-sales/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">4imprint</a>. The team discuss a recent trading update and ponder whether there is an element of snobbiness from investors around companies such as 4imprint and Me Group.</p>","author_name":"Investors' Chronicle"}