
Bi-Weekly Market Commentary | 08/07/2026 | BREE, MSLH, DCC, TUNE | The shrinking UK stock market
Stepping in for Bruce this week, Jamie Ward looks at the ever-shrinking London Stock Exchange as well as a couple of sources of possible further
Jamie is a highly-regarded equity analyst and fund manager. He began his career in investment management running the research process for equities for private clients and IHT portfolios. He moved over to portfolio management in 2013 and has managed hedge funds and long-only equity funds, including a seven-year stint as the manager of the then-highly-rated Oriel UK Fund. He then moved over to management when he became head of investments at a major investment platform. He now writes for publications and consults on equity investment throughout the UK.
Jamie recognises that different styles are important for different situations and has a pragmatic approach to company analysis and portfolio management. He manages his own portfolios and tweets occasionally at @jamiecdubya.

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