Commercial Awareness with Watson’s Daily business and financial news
Peter Watson
Watson’s Daily is the newsletter that improves your COMMERCIAL AWARENESS. In this podcast, the writer of Watson’s Daily talks about the week’s news and its implications. Peter Watson is an ex-stockbroker (13 years at 4 different investment banks in London and Tokyo) who advised some of the world’s biggest financial institutions on the UK, European and Japanese stock markets. He uses this experience to break down and explain key business and financial markets news in an approachable way! He also does the occasional podcast on career-related matters an ex-headhunter.
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Sep 12, 2023 • 26min
Episode 781: AI in air traffic control vs the latest on Arm’s IPO…#WeAskWatson
In this episode, Ondine and I talk about how AI may be involved in air traffic control and I give an explanation of how an IPO works from the inside and specifically what is going on with Arm’s upcoming IPO…
Sep 7, 2023 • 24min
Episode 780: European Big Tech legislation vs what I think WH Smith should do…#WeAskWatson
In this episode, Dimitrios and I talk about the impact of incoming European legislation on Big Tech and what I think WH Smith needs to do for better future growth…
Sep 7, 2023 • 24min
Episode 779: Onshore wind farms in the UK vs tough times for ghost kitchens…#WeAskWatson
In this episode, Dimitrios and I talk about the latest developments for onshore UK windfarms and how ghost kitchens are adapting to weakening demand for takeaways…
Sep 5, 2023 • 23min
Episode 778: China’s chip breakthrough vs my unpopular opinion on EVs…#WeAskWatson
In this episode, Dimitrios and I talk about China’s breakthrough in chips and why I think that we need to put much more effort into the development of hydrogen fuel cells and synthetic fuels…
Sep 4, 2023 • 25min
Episode 777: China’s EV and battery dominance vs what’s in store for M&S…#WeAskWatson
In this episode, Dimitrios and I talk about China’s dominance in EVs and the prospects for M&S…
Aug 18, 2023 • 18min
Episode 776: Tapestry’s slowing momentum vs BAE System’s big deal…#WeAskWatson
In this episode, Giorgia and I talk about Tapestry and the luxury sector slowdown as well as BAE Systems’ major deal to go into space…
Aug 17, 2023 • 19min
Episode 775: Jamie Oliver’s new place vs the global AI gathering at Bletchley…#WeAskWatson
In this episode, Giorgia and I talk about the latest developments for Jamie Oliver and plans for a global AI gathering…
Aug 16, 2023 • 26min
Episode 774: China’s anti-obesity drug efforts vs the “gym office” trend
China's anti-obesity drug efforts discussed, examining potential impact and consumer choices. Chinese drug development, distribution, and international market demand explored. Market for weight loss drugs and the rise of gym offices. Benefits of converting closed department stores into third spaces to revitalize high streets. Advantages of physical gym locations versus alternative options.
Aug 15, 2023 • 19min
Episode 773: Gulf states race for chips vs the $900,000 AI jobs…#WeAskWatson
In this episode, Giorgia and I talk about how Saudi Arabia and the UAE have put in huge orders for advanced AI chips as well as how hot the AI jobs market is at the moment…
Aug 14, 2023 • 30min
Episode 772: Saudi Arabia in sports vs current wage increases…#WeAskWatson
In this episode, Jack and I talk about what’s going on with Saudi Arabia and sport in addition to current wage trends…
