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Simon Thompson: What to expect in 2026

Simon Thompson: What to expect in 2026

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Investors’ Chronicle associate editor Simon Thompson joins Dan Jones to discuss what 2026 might hold for smaller companies and the market in general.


Simon and Dan discuss how equities are positioned for the year ahead, as well as the impact of the Budget and how measures including the reduced Isa cash cap could impact UK stocks. They conclude by previewing what to expect from Simon’s Bargain Shares selection for 2026 – due to be revealed in February – and how taking on more risk might be on the cards.


Timestamps:

1:27 How UK equities are positioned

7:08 Economic outlook

11:32 The Budget

19:24 Mergers and acquisitions

33:52 UK tech companies

41:32 Impact of high interest rates

44:14 Preview of 2026 Bargain Shares Selection

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