Disruptive technologies

Sentiment trumping reality

Impact on decision-making

The theme of disruption is one which excites considerable interest among investors, perhaps because many want to capitalise on 'the next big thing' and avoid disrupted companies and sectors.

With volatility returning to markets and inflation on the rise, can newer asset classes offer more protection for investor wealth?

'Above-average'

The rise of big data in industrial and environmental end markets is essentially the coming together of two separate technology developments.

For some time, the equity market has benefitted from what has been termed a 'Goldilocks' environment.

UK equities remain out of favour with global investors and there are, without question, companies that face challenging trading conditions.

Focus on 2018

Major industry trend