{"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-ff997dc73436/663cf63ecede820013896b32?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"How interest rates can affect mid-caps & Wood Group’s trading update: The Companies and Markets Show","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/61b9b44742e856e989985776/1715270543469-b6a0ffc5b4f2ec2f6bec0fb43ea57f98.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>We begin this week’s chat with deputy companies editor Michael Fahy who runs through the history and new developments at tech solutions company <strong>Filtronic (FTC)</strong>. Having signed a deal matching its total revenue last year, Michael unpacks the potential prospects for the business.</p><p><br></p><p>On the day the Bank of England announced it would keep interest rates on hold, Julian Hofmann joins the conversation to discuss his <a href=\"https://www.investorschronicle.co.uk/ideas/2024/05/08/mid-cap-stocks-that-will-benefit-from-rate-cuts/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">latest story</a> on mid-cap stocks benefiting from interest rate cuts. Alex Newman also weighs in on the debate.</p><p><br></p><p>Last up, Mark Robinson discusses oil services group<strong> </strong><a href=\"https://www.investorschronicle.co.uk/news/2024/05/09/oil-services-company-john-wood-reports-improved-profitability/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>John Wood Group’s</strong></a><strong> (WG) </strong>trading update and the recent opportunistic bid from Sidara. Would a deal make sense?</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Timestamps&nbsp;</strong></p><p>1:25 Filtronic (FTC)</p><p>16:12 Mid-caps&nbsp;</p><p>29:29 Wood Group (WG)</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Claim your first 12 weeks of Investors' Chronicle Print + Digital for just £12. You will get instant access to our website and app, plus the magazine delivered to your door every week. To start your trial, visit&nbsp;<a href=\"http://investorschronicle.co.uk/podcasttrial\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">investorschronicle.co.uk/podcasttrial</a></p><p><br></p><p>*After your 12-week trial you will pay just £56.25 every 13 weeks by direct debit.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>If you’re not entirely satisfied, you can cancel up to 5 business days before your renewal date and only pay the £12 already debited. This offer is for UK subscribers only.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Investors' Chronicle"}