M&S, quantum stocks & healthcare trusts: The Companies and Markets Show

M&S’s (MKS) results kick off this week’s podcast. The beloved British retailer is delivering decent performance, but the April cyber attack has left some scars. Mark Robinson explains all investors need to know.Next, this week’s Big Read is on quantum stocks. Author James Norrington runs through the recent developments in the sector, the consequences on wider markets, the benefits to AI and more. Last up, the latest from three healthcare trusts. Val Cipriani outlines performance from Worldwide Healthcare Trust (WWH), Polar Capital Global Healthcare (PCGH) and Bellevue Healthcare (BBH), and the creative strategy one is taking to attract new investors.Marks and Spencer reveals cyber attack costIs quantum computing reaching its AI moment?Crunch time for healthcare trusts1:24 M&S11:22 Quantum computing stocks 27:18 Global healthcare trustsInvestors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicle is a service by the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.