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EPISODE · Apr 8, 2026 · 12 MIN

In today's podcast the guys talk markets, oil, TACO, M&A, Shell's guidance cut and other news.

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Send us Fan MailIn today’s Podcast, the Sharesify team discuss another crazy week for stocks after the US and Iran agreed a ceasefire. Is this the biggest TACO in history? Appraently not, Ian reckons.With the FTSE 100 up over 2% and European markets up 3% to 4%, it’s a banner day for stocks. In the US, index futures are pointing to gains of 2% to 3% for the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, says Steve.James talks us through why results at car dealer Motorpoint (MOTR) were better than expected. Also, why Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square (PSH) is pushing the boat out with a bid for Universal Music, and there’s more biotech M&A news.Speaking of M&A, Steve laments the potential sale of FTSE 250 tech name Gamma Communications (GAMA) to an as-yet unnamed suitor. And Ian reveals aerospace and defence stock Senior (SNR) is also in the departure lounge despite Advent International pulling out of the bidding.The chaps also run through Shell’s (SHEL) cut to Q1 earnings guidance and what it might mean for the full-year results. Lastly, there’s a positive surprise from car finance lender Close Brothers (CBG) which has sent the shares skyward today.How to get involvedIf you want us to discuss other topics, feel free to email us your thoughts and suggestions at [email protected]. For those tuning in via YouTube, please remember to click the Like and Subscribe buttons on our channel.You can also follow us on X, Bluesky, Facebook or LinkedIn.And if you are a company, a fund or investment trust and you’d like to come on the podcast, tell your story and expand your retail investor base, here’s your chance. Just email us at [email protected] and we’ll do the rest.

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Send us Fan Mail In today’s Podcast, the Sharesify team discuss another crazy week for stocks after the US and Iran agreed a ceasefire. Is this the biggest TACO in history? Appraently not, Ian reckons. With the FTSE 100 up over 2% and European markets up 3% to 4%, it’s a banner day for stocks. In the US, index futures are pointing to gains of 2% to 3% for the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, says Steve. James talks us through why results at car dealer Motorpoint (MOTR) were better than expected. Also,...

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