Commercial Awareness with Watson’s Daily business and financial news
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.
Latest episodes
May 10, 2023 • 22min
Episode 703: Ryanair’s new shopping list vs my rant on John Lewis…#WeAskWatson
In this episode, Lewis and I talk about Ryanair committing to buy $40bn-worth of planes and I rant about why I think John Lewis needs to get rid of its chairman…
May 9, 2023 • 23min
Episode 702: the return of 100% mortgages vs how Big Tech is going to get bigger…#WeAskWatson
In this episode, Lewis and I talk about the return of 100% mortgages after a 15 year gap and how Big Tech will probably get bigger thanks to AI!
May 8, 2023 • 41min
Episode 701: Peter & Ralph's Weekly Chat (w/c 2nd May 2023)
In this episode, Ralph and I talk about the ongoing banking crisis (will it ever end?!?) and the steps being made towards regulating AI.
May 5, 2023 • 18min
Episode 700: Chinese car success vs Chinese companies moving to Ireland…#WeAskWatson
In this episode, Christabel and I talk about how Chinese marques are hitting the spot in the domestic car market and how Chinese companies are moving their HQs…
May 4, 2023 • 18min
Episode 699: FTC on Meta vs Apple’s progress in India…#WeAskWatson
In this episode, Christabel and I talk about the FTC’s latest assault on Meta and how Apple is progressing in India…
May 3, 2023 • 24min
Episode 698: AI photos vs Hindenburg’s attack on Icahn…#WeAskWatson
In this episode, Christabel and I talk about the effect of using AI photos in journalism and how Hindenburg Research’s next target is going to squirm…
May 2, 2023 • 21min
Episode 697: lockdown lag vs Apple taking over your dash…#WeAskWatson
In this episode, Christabel and I talk about how some employers are noticing skills gaps among those affected most by lockdown and how Apple is causing fear among car makers…
Apr 28, 2023 • 17min
Episode 696: Meta AI vs Eli Lilly’s potential new obesity drug…#WeAskWatson
In this episode, Duncan and I talk about Meta’s progress in AI and Eli Lilly’s potential new blockbuster drug!
Apr 27, 2023 • 22min
Episode 695: Online gambling changes vs Microsoft/Activision Blizzard’s deal failure…#WeAskWatson
In this episode, Duncan and I talk about more restrictions in online gambling and the implications of the CMA rejecting Microsoft’s proposed takeover of Activision Blizzard…
Apr 26, 2023 • 23min
Episode 694: Primark success vs automotive consolidation…#WeAskWatson
In this episode, Duncan and I talk about Primark’s success and how the automotive landscape is likely to change in the next few years.
