Are You Prepared for Upcoming Inheritance Tax Changes?
Inheritance tax rules in the UK will undergo a major overhaul beginning in April 2027, with higher thresholds and tighter limits on tax‑free allowances. Certified financial adviser Lisa Conway‑Hughes discusses the changes on the MoneyWeek Talks podcast, highlighting a specific tactic to safeguard pension assets. She urges listeners to address estate‑planning gaps now rather than waiting for the reforms to take effect. The episode also offers broader guidance on navigating the emotional and financial complexities of inheritance planning.
SpaceX IPO: Everything You Need to Know About the Stratospheric Listing
SpaceX filed an S‑1 on May 20, signaling its imminent Nasdaq debut under the ticker “SPCX”. The filing hints at a target valuation of roughly $1.75 trillion, which would place the company among the world’s ten most valuable firms. With over...
How to Invest in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan is emerging as a strategic source of critical minerals as the West confronts China’s dominance in rare‑earths, tungsten and uranium. The country already supplies 40% of global uranium, 18% of aerospace titanium and is expanding into manganese, gallium and...
Has Your Loved One Not Made a Will? How to Protect Your Inheritance
A High Court case involving Michael Gwilliam, who died in 2022 with an estate worth between £750,000 and £1 million (approximately $950,000‑$1.27 million), illustrates the risks of delaying estate planning. Gwilliam’s 2014 will, created while he was under a mental health section,...
Ryan Cohen: The Rebel GameStop CEO with His Sights on eBay
Ryan Cohen, the activist‑turned‑CEO of GameStop, launched a $56 billion hostile bid for eBay, calling the online retailer "literally obese" and vowing not to accept a rejection. GameStop, valued at roughly $11 billion, faces a massive financing gap to fund the $47 billion‑valued...
Billionaire Joe Lewis's Art Collection Could Fetch £150m
British billionaire Joe Lewis is set to auction his personal art collection through Sotheby’s in London next month, with a projected hammer price of at least £150 million (approximately $190 million). Highlights include a Gustav Klimt portrait expected to fetch around £30 million ($38 million) and...
Mansion Tax: How the Government’s High Value Council Tax Surcharge Will Work
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced a High Value Council Tax Surcharge (HVCTS), dubbed the mansion tax, to apply to English homes valued at £2 million ($2.6 M) or more starting April 2028. The Valuation Office will assess properties and place them into four bands,...
Retirees Cash Out 100,000 More Pensions in Full – Should You Take the Money?
Pension cash‑outs in the UK have risen 29% since 2018/19, adding 105,038 fully withdrawn pots. In 2024/25 more than 300,000 pots under £10,000 (≈$12,700) and 112,000 between £10,000‑£29,000 (≈$12,700‑$36,800) were taken, highlighting small‑pot pressures. Withdrawals among 65‑74‑year‑olds jumped 75%, while...
Intuitive Surgical: A Comforting Stock for Troubled Times
Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) remains the dominant player in robotic surgery, holding roughly 60‑70% of the global installed base and about 80% of general soft‑tissue systems. The company reported 2025 revenue of $10.1 billion, up 20.5%, and pre‑tax profit of $3.31 billion, up...
Why the Bond Vigilantes Have Got It Wrong Again
Bond market commentators, dubbed “bond vigilantes,” have again misjudged the trajectory of UK gilt yields amid political uncertainty. The article argues that these investors ignored the zero‑interest era of the 2010s and now overreact to the prospect of a left‑leaning...
England’s Friendliest Neighbourhoods – and How Much It Costs to Live There
Estate agent John D Wood & Co. released its first‑ever "friendliest neighbourhood" ranking for England, using green‑space access, anti‑social behaviour rates and community‑event activity. Sutton in south‑west London topped the list, with a 65% home‑ownership rate and an average house price of £457,497 (≈$581,000)....
Serve Robotics Fails to Deliver for Investors – Here's How to Play It
Serve Robotics (NASDAQ: SERV) runs about 2,000 autonomous delivery robots but faces mounting operational setbacks, public backlash, and regulatory hurdles in U.S. cities. The robots frequently get stuck, lost or stolen, and many restaurants report negligible cost savings. Despite these...
Marsh & McLennan: An Insurer that AI Can't Threaten
Marsh & McLennan (MRSH) saw its stock dip 8‑11% after OpenAI launched an insurance‑focused AI app, sparking fears of AI disruption in brokerage. Despite the hype, the firm’s core risk‑management business generated $14.4 bn in 2025 revenue and posted a 32% adjusted...
Back These Energy Funds – Big Winners From the Gulf Crisis
The Guinness Sustainable Energy Fund, a £219 million (~$278 million) vehicle, delivered an 18% return in 2025 after a three‑year slump, driven by a diversified portfolio across equipment, EVs, batteries, and power‑generation firms. The International Energy Agency forecasts electricity demand to rise...
Mini Bags Are in Fashion – Are They a Good Investment or Just a Fad?
Hermès’ leather‑goods division posted a 9.4% revenue increase while its ready‑to‑wear line stayed flat, underscoring the brand’s reliance on iconic handbags. Demand for Birkin and Kelly mini bags remains strong, yet secondary‑market premiums have slipped from their 2022 highs as...