
Markets with Madison
Investment insights from executives and the experts. Hosted and produced by NZ Herald senior business journalist Madison Reidy.
Latest episodes

Jun 6, 2024 • 21min
How stock short sellers get squeezed
GameStop investors are once again squeezing short sellers. A derivatives expert explains how margin calls and stock options work. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 26, 2024 • 39min
How tech giants are crushing telcos [VIDEO]
The CEO of One NZ, formerly Vodafone, says big tech has benefitted from its multi-million-dollar investments in infrastructure. Now he plans to make them pay. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 19, 2024 • 31min
Why TikTok posed a threat in a US China tech war – Palantir’s Jacob Helberg
The United States is forcing TikTok to sell its platform domestically as concerns over a technology war rise in Silicon Valley. Palantir advisor Jacob Helberg who was behind the TikTok bill, explains the risk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 16, 2024 • 17min
Big business fights back: How tech is the new line of defence
The scale of retail crime has forced One NZ to close a major Auckland store. Software company Auror explains how its technology is helping businesses fight back.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 12, 2024 • 14min
Will a developer’s $1b+ bet on Auckland pay off?
Precinct Properties spent 12 years and more than $1b on its Commercial Bay development. How it expects to earn off the asset in this economic environment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 9, 2024 • 15min
The rise of security scrutiny: Why foreign investment is falling
OECD data shows direct foreign investment across borders is declining, as countries become more concerned about their national security.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 6, 2024 • 34min
How a $44b firm plans to fix retirement funds
The newest finance firm, FirstCape, is on a mission to grow individual's retirement savings to ensure we can retire on more than state pension payments. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 25, 2024 • 18min
Making $1m+ reselling Gucci, LVMH goods
Some of the largest luxury groups are experiencing a decline in demand for designer goods, as shoppers seek deals in the second-hand market.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 21, 2024 • 21min
What could delay interest rate cuts
The market is pricing in cuts to wholesale rates this year, but it’s still depending on some statistics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 18, 2024 • 24min
How a medicinal cannabis company choked
Cannasouth ($CBD) claimed to be New Zealand’s biggest medicinal cannabis company. Now, it’s in voluntary administration. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.