
In the Know
In this brand new series, join us to discuss and debate key investment controversies, together with what is top of mind and trending in the news with those who are in the know. In each episode, one of our Bernstein Research Analysts will share insights into their industrial strength research and sector fundamentals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Latest episodes

Sep 3, 2024 • 22min
Neil Beveridge: The Energy Shift
This week, Neil Beveridge, who covers APAC energy and global energy storage, joins host Richard Moffat. We start with a top-down view of energy commodity prices in the next five years and then move onto the longer term impact of the shift to electric vehicles. We drill down into the future technologies, such as solid-state batteries, that will drive the transition and the reasons behind China’s rapid success in the global energy storage market. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 20, 2024 • 26min
Danilo Gargiulo: Burger Wars
What makes a good restaurant? What does today’s grocery deflation mean for eating out? US Restaurant Analyst Danilo Gargiulo joins host Sid Malkani on the podcast this week to discuss all things food. Plus, we look at the various trends shaping the industry including the rise of healthier quick-service food such as Cava and Chipotle, how social media changes how companies are marketing to consumers, and the impact of convenient delivery apps Uber Eats and DoorDash. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 6, 2024 • 28min
Will Pickering: The Antidote to Ageing
Will Pickering, Bernstein’s Senior US SMID Cap Biotech Analyst, joins Diana Wood on the podcast this week to discuss a highly topical subject: the quest for longevity. We discuss the question that many of us have considered: is it possible to substantially increase human lifespan, and if so, how? Plus, discover Will’s perspective on metabolic regulation, the effort to target obesity as part of the overall quest and the importance of muscle preservation as we lose weight and age. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Jul 23, 2024 • 33min
Sara Russo: Specialisation in Semis
Join host Sid Malkani as we welcome back EU Semiconductors Analyst Sara Russo to the podcast. We cover the overall value chain, and where value is being generated, as well as leaders in the space. Plus, we touch on ASML and lithography, why EUV is such a challenging technology to develop, and China’s domestic semi industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 8, 2024 • 29min
Luca Solca: The 10 Rules of Brand Exclusivity
What makes a brand desirable? How do market leaders command such high price points? How do AI and social media play into the luxury landscape? Host Diana Wood speaks to Global Luxury Goods Analyst Luca Solca to discuss leaders and challengers, and how brands can stay exclusive, whilst ever more profitable, in the luxury goods industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 25, 2024 • 22min
Qingyuan Lin: Survive to Thrive
China Semiconductors Analyst Qingyuan Lin joins host Richard Moffat to break down the Chinese semiconductor industry, looking at the areas of strength and growth. We touch on how fast China has been catching up in different segments of the semiconductor industry and discuss why China is building manufacturing capacity domestically so aggressively. We also discuss developments including EUV light sources and artificial intelligence chips in China. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 11, 2024 • 29min
Doug Harned: Fasten Your Seatbelts
This week, Senior US Aerospace & Defense Analyst Doug Harned joins Diana Wood to discuss the role of aviation safety by looking at the performance of the two biggest players in the market – Boeing and Airbus, who have been competing since the 1970s. We take a look back at the last five years of air travel, what has happened and why, and what the path looks like going forward for these two leaders and the industry overall. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 28, 2024 • 24min
Jay Huang: Robots Among Us
Global Industrial Technology Analyst Jay Huang joins us for a discussion on automation technology and the new wave of machine mission and learning. We touch on reinforcement learning technology and the future possibilities of generative AI with robotics, the importance of China within the sector, and the effect on employment rates as a result of automation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 14, 2024 • 21min
Chad Dillard: Revenge of the Physical World
Senior US Construction & Machinery Analyst Chad Dillard joins host Sid Malkani this week. With the last 10 years characterised by building out the digital world, we focus on the next 10 years: moving atoms and building infrastructure. We discuss electrification/energy transition, reshoring, and public infrastructure, and how these themes are preparing us for an era of physical dominance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 30, 2024 • 27min
Stacy Rasgon: AI Pixie Dust
Senior US Semiconductor Analyst Stacy Rasgon joins us once again with host Diana Wood to provide an update on where things stand in the world of semis in the context of AI. We touch on Sam Altman’s proposed $7 trillion investment to ‘reshape the business of chips and AI’, predictions for China in 2024, and what can (and should) be done to make the future AI reality live up to the current AI dreams. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.