Christopher Johnson

Jan 14, 2025 | wecb.fm | Christopher Johnson

If in 2024 we have been able to enjoy incredible live shows, 2025 promises to be another unforgettable year for music loverswith an agenda full of the most diverse concerts for all audiences. From the return of iconic bands returning to the stage after long years of waiting to the world tours of the most prominent artists of the moment, this year is shaping up to be one of the most exciting for the music industry.

Dec 13, 2024 | morningstar.co.uk | Christopher Johnson

NatWest is one of the top performing UK stocks of 2024. According to Morningstar data, in terms of year to date total return on a quarter-end basis, NatWest Group NWG returned 64.72%, missing out on the top spot held by Rolls Royce at 75.91%. In general UK financials have outperformed this year, bolstered by a high-interest-rate environment, which facilitated larger earnings from higher rates on mortgages, loans, and cash deposits.

Nov 26, 2024 | wecb.fm | Christopher Johnson

In the strange world of rock & roll, some legends refuse to die: that of the group who only wanted M&Ms of a certain color or specific teas in their dressing room. Or the one from the group who wants their eight packs of “ sugar-free chewing gum » (yes, we're thinking of you, The Killers). Sadly, one of these myths may have just been dispelled by none other than Bob Dylan: that of the artist who demands that no one look directly at him or her backstage.

Nov 20, 2024 | morningstar.co.uk | Christopher Johnson

Is Fashion Worth The Risk? Michael Field, European market strategist at Morningstar, believes investors have had a reality check. “I’m not sure I would be willing to buy too many fashion stocks ever again,” he tells Morningstar UK. “It’s a tough game. It’s a high-risk, high-reward type scenario. [Some experts are saying] that nothing is going to happen for a year, or that this is a two-year story. [They] are not saying this is going to be a three-month turnaround. “Investors must be patient.

Nov 15, 2024 | morningstar.de | Christopher Johnson

In dem Maße, wie dieses Bewusstsein wächst, ist die Erhaltung der biologischen Vielfalt zu einem investierbaren Thema geworden. Das weltweite Vermögen in offenen Biodiversitätsfonds und börsengehandelten Fonds hat sich in den letzten drei Jahren auf rund 3,7 Milliarden Dollar [2,84 Milliarden Pfund] mehr als verdoppelt.