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Susannah and Sarah discuss the future of the EV industry in the wake of the China vs US trade war.Top Gear’s Quentin Willson talks about the trends in EV ownership and how the manufacturers are faring.  Emma Wall, our head of investment analysis and research, has a deeper look at China’s prospects. As usual, Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst at HL, also spotlights some shares to watch in this sector – TSMC, BMW and Tesla. This podcast isn’t personal advice. If you’re not sure what’s right for you, seek advice. Investments rise and fall in value, so investors could make a loss.

Susannah and Sarah discuss the pressures on buy-to-let mortgages, from legislation to mortgage rates, house prices and the impact of changes to capital gains tax - with property veteran, Jeremy Leaf. Helen Morrissey, head of retirement research, explores buy-to-let for retirement and the expected upcoming boost to the state pension. Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst at HL, also spotlights some companies to watch in the sector, including Taylor Wimpey and Ibstock. This podcast isn’t personal advice. If you’re not sure what’s right for you, seek advice. Investments rise and fall in value, so investors could make a loss.

Navigating the new media landscape: Susannah and Sarah take a look at the challenges facing the media industry, covering the drop in popularity of traditional television, the rise of streaming services and online competitors and the impact on advertising revenue.Plus, Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst at HL, gives his thoughts on some listed companies affected by changes in the industry.This podcast isn’t personal advice. If you’re not sure what’s right for you, seek advice. Investments rise and fall in value, so investors could make a loss.

In this week's episode, Susannah and Sarah delve into the world of the UK’s supermarkets in the midst of multiple lock-downs, Brexit and a cost-of-living crisis. We also take a look at the wider impact on retail behaviour and the supply chain as a whole. Matt Britzman, equity analyst at HL, unpacks what's happened with some of the biggest household names, touching on Sainsbury’s, Ocado and Tesco.This podcast isn’t personal advice. If you’re not sure what’s right for you, seek advice. Investments rise and fall in value, so investors could make a loss.

In this week's episode, Sarah and Helen delve into the world of pensions, unpacking burning issues including the state pension, lost pension pots, investing in the UK and potential tax relief changes. Didi Ager, HL financial planner, joins us to consider key pension questions people are asking right now.We’ll also look at companies that have been reporting – Microsoft, Paypal and NatWest. This podcast isn't personal advice. If you’re not sure what’s right for you, seek advice. Investments rise and fall in value, so investors could make a loss. 

In this week's episode, Susannah and Sarah talk to Senior Analyst, Nathan Long, to explore the financial resilience of the nation by unwrapping the findings from the latest Savings and Resilience Barometer. We touch on the true cost of being single, runaway rental costs and the expense of remortgaging. Helen Morrissey joins us to give the inside scoop on measuring financial resilience in retirement and find out how much you really need to save for a comfortable retirement. We’ll also look at what stocks might be ones to watch for people investing for retirement. This podcast isn’t personal advice. If you’re not sure what’s right for you, seek advice. Investments rise and fall in value, so investors could make a loss. 

In this week's episode, Susannah and Sarah look at what the outcome of the general election may mean for our money, investments and pensions. We also turn our attention to the travel sector and what the upcoming holiday season could look like.As usual, we look at the potential impact to stocks and funds in the sector. This podcast isn’t personal advice. If you’re not sure what’s right for you, seek advice. Investments rise and fall in value, so investors could make a loss. 

In this week's episode, Susannah and Sarah speak with Anne Fairweather, HL’s head of government relations and public policy, to break down the manifestos and see where the parties differ, especially when it comes to issues affecting savers and investors.We also take a look at how higher interest rates could affect Natwest, Berkshire Hathaway and Apple, explore funds to watch while rates are higher, and examine the impact on pension planning and annuity rates.This podcast isn’t personal advice. If you’re not sure what’s right for you, seek advice. Investments rise and fall in value, so investors could make a loss.

In this week's episode, Susannah and Sarah take a look at the energy sector, touching on oil, gas and electricity. We look at how big energy giants, like Exxon Mobil and Shell, are faring and delve into political moves on the General Election campaign trail. Talking ESG considerations and the energy transition, find out how all of this could impact your investments and personal finances.This podcast isn’t personal advice. If you’re not sure what’s right for you, seek advice. Investments rise and fall in value, so investors could make a loss. Past performance is not a guide to the future.