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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Mar 10, 2021 • 21min
Episode 155: Domino’s domination vs what next for Disney...#WeAskWatson
In this episode, Amy and I discuss whether Domino’s is right to expand right now and what’s next for Disney as lockdown lifts...
Mar 9, 2021 • 25min
Episode 154: IWG’s big new client vs a potential M&S turnaround...#WeAskWatson
In this episode, Gaby and I talk about WFH and whether IWG is getting ahead of itself or not following the announcement of its big new client. We also discuss M&S’s digital expansion abroad and whether the company is turning a corner.
Mar 8, 2021 • 21min
Episode 153: Biden’s stimulus package vs the future of Aston Martin...#WeAskWatson
In this episode, Gaby and I chat about the implications of Biden’s $1.9tn stimulus package and what the future holds for Aston Martin...
Mar 7, 2021 • 36min
Episode 152: Here’s our weekly wrap where we reflect on the week’s events...#WatsonsWeeklyRoundup
In this episode, Emily and I reflect on what has been a very eventful week! Sunak announced the budget, Biden got his stimulus through (it got through the Senate just AFTER this episode was recorded) while Trustpilot and Deliveroo announced London IPOs...
Mar 5, 2021 • 22min
Episode 151: Tesla’s nickel arrangement vs Deliveroo’s punchy valuation...
In this episode, Duncan and I talk about Tesla’s nickel supply deal and whether Deliveroo will be at - or near - peak valuation in its upcoming IPO.
Mar 4, 2021 • 16min
Episode 150: Amazon’s new frictionless shop vs sale of the Venetian casino...#WeAskWatson
In this episode, Duncan and I talk about the relative merits of Amazon’s new shop (and whether this is more about the tech than the shop) and how buying into the Venetian is a big bet on a massive gambling recovery...
Mar 3, 2021 • 17min
Episode 149: Volvo’s electric deadline vs CVS/Walgreens morals...#WeAskWatson
In this episode, Duncan and I discuss the evolution of Volvo and whether CVS/Walgreens’ usage of data is more than a bit naughty...
Mar 2, 2021 • 24min
Episode 148: The ongoing EU vaccination debacle vs City in the Budget...#WeAskWatson
In this episode, Duncan and I talk about the frustration of European countries regarding vaccine distribution and what the City might be hoping for in tomorrow’s budget...
Mar 1, 2021 • 20min
Episode 147: the prospect for SPACs in London vs AstraZeneca developments...#WeAskWatson
In this episode, Duncan and I discuss what may be in store for SPACs in London and the latest news on AstraZeneca
Feb 28, 2021 • 38min
Episode 146: The Weekly Wrap where we reflect on the week’s events...#WatsonsWeeklyRoundup
In this episode, Emily and I chat about some of the key developments in the financial markets and business news including Biden’s stimulus package, BoJo’s path to freedom, Facebook’s U-turn and Uber’s nightmare week among other things...
