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 16, 2021 • 17min
Episode 255: semiconductor turnaround vs cyber security…#WeAskWatson
In this episode, Duncan and I talk about TSMC’s positive spin on the semiconductor situation and Norton’s “offer” for AVG (well, sort of)
Jul 15, 2021 • 18min
Episode 254: Apple’s Klarna-killer vs China cyber security opportunities…#WeAskWatson
In this episode, Duncan and I talk about Apple’s plans for Buy Now Pay Later and how China’s tech clampdown will help domestic cyber security companies…
Jul 14, 2021 • 19min
Episode 253: Google’s fine vs returning to the office…#WeAskWatson
In this episode, Duncan and I talk about the implications of Google’s fine by French regulators and the kerfuffle caused by the latest government guidelines about the return to the office.
Jul 13, 2021 • 19min
Episode 252: Nordstrom/Asos vs the EV future…#WeAskWatson
In this episode, Duncan and I talk about Asos’s latest move and why the UK needs to bring its supply chains nearer to home!
Jul 12, 2021 • 20min
Episode 251: the ongoing Chinese tech clampdown vs landlord trends…#WeAskWatson
In this episode, Duncan and I talk about what’s going on behind the current Chinese clampdown on domestic tech companies listing overseas. We also talk about how the world’s biggest landlord is shifting its property portfolio.
Jul 12, 2021 • 19min
THE 250TH EPISODE!!! Deliveroo vs Harry Kane/Entain…#WeAskWatson
In this episode, George and I discuss Deliveroo’s future and how Harry Kane’s performance might cause bookies a lot of pain (maybe this could be called Entain’s Kane Pain?!?).
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…
