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 8, 2022 • 23min
Episode 546: John Lewis’s “moments economy” vs Revolut cutting grads…#WeAskWatson
In this episode, Duncan and I talk about John Lewis’s new focus and whether Revolut’s actions will become more common…
Sep 7, 2022 • 21min
Episode 545: Wage shrinkage vs EY splitting its business…#WeAskWatson
In this episode, Duncan and I talk about real wage shrinkage and why EY is considering splitting its audit and advisory businesses - and I sing you a little song as well 🤣…
Sep 6, 2022 • 18min
Episode 544: Porsche flotation vs Truss’s in-tray…#WeAskWatson
In this episode, Duncan and I talk about the forthcoming Porsche IPO and what PM Liz Truss needs to do…
Sep 5, 2022 • 21min
Episode 543: German energy vs Klarna as a target…#WeAskWatson
In this episode, Duncan and I talk about how Germany is reacting to higher energy prices and why Klarna could be a juicy takeover target…
Sep 4, 2022 • 39min
Episode 542: We're back! It's...#Watson's Weekly Roundup
Ralph and I are back again to discuss some of the key developments in the week's business and financial markets news. In this episode, we talk about energy prices, emerging trends prompted by higher prices and the issues the incoming PM will be facing...
Aug 14, 2022 • 53min
Episode 541: Peter and Ralph's predictions for the FOURTH QUARTER...
In this special edition of the podcast, Ralph and I talk about what we think will happen in the final quarter of 2022 in world politics, economics and energy policy. NB we'll be taking a break from podcasts for the next two weeks, returning on Tuesday 30th August. See you then!
Aug 12, 2022 • 16min
Episode 540: Britishvolt’s gigafactory difficulties vs GSK’s potential Zantac nightmare…#WeAskWatson
In this episode, Duncan and I talk about Britishvolt’s challenges and the nightmare that could be facing GSK… THIS IS LIKELY TO BE OUR LAST PODCAST UNTIL AUGUST 30TH, WHEN WE WILL START AGAIN 👍 There’s a lot going on at Watson’s Daily behind the scenes (the fruits of which you will see soon!) and I also wanted to give my team a bit of a rest! See you again soon!
Aug 10, 2022 • 18min
Episode 539: Musk selling Tesla vs prospects for the semiconductor industry
In this episode, Duncan and I talk about the impact of Musk selling another slug of Tesla shares and future prospects for the semiconductor industry…
Aug 9, 2022 • 14min
Episode 538: Flying taxis vs axing bankers…#WeAskWatson
In this episode, Duncan and I talk about the future of flying taxis and whether investment bankers will be in for a tricky final quarter…
Aug 8, 2022 • 24min
Episode 537: The Wagestream option vs disappearing vegetables…#WeAskWatson
In this episode, Duncan and I talk about whether Wagestream is a good idea or not and how bad harvests are probably going to lead to veggie shortages and price rises…
