In the week the UK launched its strategic defence review, Dan Jones is joined by Christopher Akers to discuss the latest half-year figures from UK defence specialist Chemring (CHG), which have come in ahead of analyst consensus and reveal a record order book of £1.3bn. We then move further afield to Latin America, where stock markets have bounced back after a difficult 2024. Holly McKechnie joins the show to talk about the funds making the most of the rally.Moving back to the UK, companies editor Mark Robinson then joins Dan to discuss another company that has done well in recent days and weeks, Paragon Banking (PAG). What differentiates it from its peers?Timestamps1:17 UK Defence Spending11:30 Latin America19:11 Paragon BankMore on these topics:Chemring points to strategic defence review benefits as order book swellsThe Latin American funds with the most potentialParagon Banking beats expectations and upgrades outlook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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