Toys bucking the trend, and the growth-to-value snap-back
In markets we explore how a press conference of the powerful is leading shares ever higher, and what economic trinkets the French have announced; in companies we look at who's raising money for cybert...
3 Sep 202021min
A central banker tete-a-tete, and a relic for your portfolio: Gold
In markets, we look at what new monetary policies might excite at the central banker Jackson Hole symposium, and a storm that's blowing through the oil industry; in companies, we find out about an Ant...
27 Aug 202019min
A new high, a giant Apple, and crowdfunding: the complete guide
In the pod this week, markets hit new highs, a 2 trillion dollar Apple, and a warning from a discounter. Plus, in The Big Investment, we examine crowdfunding – small investors, smaller businesses, but...
24 Aug 202019min
Food glorious food, the UK plummets, and robots to help you invest
Marcus kicks-off with some grisly UK data that leaves Chancellor Sunak with some explaining to do, and what disagreements on Capitol Hill are delaying a vital second round of US stimulus; Simon takes ...
14 Aug 202022min
The Bank's sobering view, a tough time for Chinese apps, and investing for credit income
In markets this week, Marcus looks at which juicy package details investors are eagerly awaiting from Congress, and why the Bank of England thinks our interest rates are best kept as they are; in comp...
7 Aug 202020min
The Fed extends cheap money, a new way to shop, and government bonds
The market soap opera continues this week with a glance at how some dreary data from Europe is overshadowing positive moves from the Fed; in companies we see which Spanish bank has made a historical a...
31 Juli 202021min
PMI data cheers on Europe, bye-bye burrito, and investing in private equity
Marcus and Simon explore the reasons behind a dip in markets in the back-end of this week, a ray of hope for Europe, a burrito brand that baulked, a DIY bonanza; and in The Big Investment, private equ...
24 Juli 202016min
A pizza maker at risk of being gobbled-up, some planes to remain, and alternatives for your portfolio
Simon and Marcus take a look at why Chinese stocks have taken a tumble this week, which vaccines have been driving markets, a pizza maker beholden to its creditors, the planes set to remain in the sky...
16 Juli 202022min
