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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Jul 8, 2021 • 19min
Episode 249: coffee prices vs recovery in the travel industry
In this episode, Ines and I talk about potential price rises in your daily cup of coffee as supply constraints hit - and we also talk how the travel industry is recovering from a horrible year…
Jul 7, 2021 • 21min
Episode 248: death of the JEDI vs Covid-induced insurance problems…#WeAskWatson
In this episode, Duncan and I talk about the Pentagon’s change of heart on its JEDI project and problems facing businesses post-Covid re getting insurance cover
Jul 6, 2021 • 20min
Episode 247: The future of shopping malls vs the latest at Gymshark…#WeAskWatson
In this episode, Duncan and I talk about the rise and (now) fall of malls as well as what the future holds for Ben Francis, co-founder and now CEO of Gymshark!
Jul 5, 2021 • 24min
Episode 246: Just WHAT is John Lewis doing vs Fortress’ offer for Morrisons…#WeAskWatson
In this episode, Duncan and I talk about how to get John Lewis out of its current rut as well as what the future could hold for Morrisons under Fortress…
Jul 2, 2021 • 33min
Episode 245: Here’s our weekly roundup where we reflect on the week’s events…#WatsonsWeeklyRoundup
In this episode, Duncan and I discuss the global minimum corporation tax agreement, delve into the mind of the consumer and the latest developments in cars!
Jul 2, 2021 • 21min
Episode 244: Primark’s success vs AO World’s turnaround…#WeAskWatson
In this episode, Julia and I talk about Primark’s bounce-back since lockdown restrictions relaxed as well as AO World’s turnaround and its plans for the future…
Jul 1, 2021 • 21min
Episode 243: Chip shortage effects vs Robinhood’s $70m fine…#WeAskWatson
In this episode, Julia and I talk about the ongoing effects of the semiconductor shortage and what might happen now that Robinhood got its wrist slapped for causing “widespread and significant” harm to its customers.
Jun 30, 2021 • 14min
Episode 242: SpaceX’s internet plans vs the latest hurdle to hospitality’s recovery…#WeAskWatson
In this episode, Julia and I talk about SpaceX’s plans for satellite internet and how hospitality’s recovery is being hampered by track and trace…
Jun 29, 2021 • 16min
Episode 241: Tesla’s China problems vs Europe’s charging problems…#WeAskWatson
In this episode, Julia and I talk about Tesla’s current difficulties in China as competition hots up as well as the disparity between charging networks across Europe…
Jun 25, 2021 • 24min
Episode 240: Microsoft/Zoom vs US banks…#WeAskWatson
In this episode, Leanne and I talk about Microsoft’s imminent assault on Zoom’s territory and why US banks are getting so excited about share buybacks and paying out dividends…
