John Baron

1 week ago | freethinker.co.uk | John Baron

Sometimes the humour still pains even inside nostalgic wrapping. There was no psychology back then, just looks, no-named neurosis,no psychological diagnosis bar, ‘he’s-havin’-a-do-with-his-nerves.’Some had pissy night terrors, others sissy feelings to keep quiet, mine – boners! Not alone ones, not first up in the morning ones,Public ones. Which all my mates said, made you a ‘Right Perv’.

1 week ago | investorschronicle.co.uk | John Baron

A theme running through these monthly articles is the search for situations where there has been a disconnect between sentiment and fundamentals – and, in all humility, to suggest opportunities when the former trails the latter. There are periods when such opportunities are less abundant than others. However, perhaps in part because of the interesting times in which we live and the concurrent volatility, there appears to be a good selection of special situations offering potential at present.

1 month ago | investorschronicle.co.uk | John Baron

My column last month (‘UK stands to benefit from the great rotation’) reminded readers that, while the portfolios have been overweight UK stocks relative to benchmarks, they have been underweight equities for some time because of concerns previously highlighted which preceded President Donald Trump’s so-called “liberation day”. The threat of increased tariffs adds to these concerns. Usually, government and corporate bonds would be beneficiaries by way of increased asset allocation.

2 months ago | investorschronicle.co.uk | John Baron

Expert Portfolio: Our investment trust expert shares his thoughts on asset allocation in this changing worldPublished on April 25, 2025We live in interesting times. The introduction of tariffs by the US administration poses a key question about how portfolios should be positioned at a time of heightened economic and geopolitical uncertainty, when the world order may be in transition. No easy task.

2 months ago | westleedsdispatch.com | John Baron

By John BaronA petition has been launched voicing ‘deep frustration and concern over the prolonged and unacceptable’ closure of a busy Kirkstall road. Morris Lane first closed on 9 October last year following a burst pipe which caused flooding between Abbey Walk and Hesketh Mount. Repairs were originally scheduled to be complete before Christmas, with further dates of March and then may provided by Yorkshire Water.