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 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...
Feb 26, 2021 • 24min
Episode 145: India’s crackdown on social vs Klarna’s huge rise in transactions vs Beyond Meat’s deal
In this episode of #WeAskWatson, Imogen, Duncan and I talk about India’s crackdown on social media and what that could mean from the giants, the potential fragility of Klarna’s success and the major deal signed by Beyond Meat...
Feb 25, 2021 • 30min
Episode 144: Hyundai EV recall vs Ikea ideas vs VR holidays...#WeAskWatson
In this episode, Imogen, Duncan and I talk about the impact of Hyundai’s massive EV recall, Ikea’s transition to a new format and whether we’ll all be going on a virtual holiday!
Feb 24, 2021 • 16min
Episode 143: Lucid Motors’ IPO vs complications with taxing online retailers...#WeAskWatson
In today’s episode, we chat about whether the forthcoming Lucid Motors IPO is more about form than substance and the tricky business of deciding on how to level the playing field between offline and online retailers...
Feb 23, 2021 • 19min
Episode 142: BoJo’s freedom implications vs Facebook’s U-turn in Australia...#WeAskWatson
In today’s episode, Jerry and I talk about the potential effects of BoJo’s path to freedom and the implications of Facebook’s decision to relent on Australia...
Feb 22, 2021 • 24min
Episode 141: The “experiential” high street vs an EV future for the UK...#WeAskWatson
In this episode, Duncan and I talk about the evolution of the UK high street and the potential EV future for the UK.
