{"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-ff997dc73436/676043a8272fba937cb5c075?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Small-cap expert Simon Thompson’s 2024 review: IC Interviews ","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/61b9b44742e856e989985776/1734447713006-96b98136-478b-48e6-b043-5e185944ca8d.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>After a busy year of geopolitical changes, there is a lot of ground to cover when discussing markets. In this episode, Simon and Dan Jones unpack everything from the mass number of moves to the US market to knotty Aim shares, and the sectors investors should keep an eye on in 2025.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Timestamps</strong></p><p>01:02 2025 prospects</p><p>06:06 Economic backdrop&nbsp;</p><p>10:23 Upgrades and downgrades&nbsp;</p><p>15:31 Donald Trump’s presidency&nbsp;</p><p>21:12 His take on moves to US markets</p><p>24:16 Buybacks</p><p>29:20 Aim</p><p>32:16 IPOs and M&amp;A</p><p>33:59 Interesting sectors </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 <a href=\"http://www.investorschronicle.co.uk/podcasttrial\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.investorschronicle.co.uk/podcasttrial</a>&nbsp;</p><p>*After your 12-week trial you will pay just £62 every 13 weeks by direct debit. 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>","author_name":"Investors' Chronicle"}