Intertek, renewable trusts & shares on a tear: The Companies and Markets Show

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This episode covers recent developments at Intertek, the rise of renewable energy investment trusts, and the performance of ASA International in microfinance.

In this week’s episode we delve into FTSE 100 testing and assurance company Intertek (ITRK) , which has had an action-packed few days: board changes, a strategic review, and a rejected bid offer from a private equity investor. Valeria Martinez explains everything you need to know. Then we look to renewable energy investment trusts, which have enjoyed increased interest over the past month amid the US/Iran war and resultant rise in power prices. Holly McKechnie tells us which trusts stand to benefit the most, and we consider whether greater urgency over the energy transition means better times ahead. Finally, we discuss microfinance lender ASA International (ASAI.L) , which has been on a tear over the past year. Julian Hofmann reports on what’s been driving the business forward and whether it can continue. Read more here: Intertek rejects EQT takeover approach The complete guide to buying investment trusts ASA International’s microfinance push pays off Timestamps 00:00 Intro 01:01 Intertek 9:45 Renewables trusts 19:19 ASA Listen to more podcasts from Investors’ Chronicle on Apple , Spotify and YouTube Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160…

People in this episode

Guests: Valeria Martinez, Julian Hofmann, Holly McKechnie

Topics covered

• Intertek
• renewable energy
• investment trusts
• microfinance
• FTSE 100
• power prices

Keywords

• Intertek
• renewable trusts
• ASA International
• microfinance
• FTSE 100
• power prices
• investment opportunities

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Intertek, EQT, ASA International

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