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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Jan 14, 2021 • 16min
Episode 110: Tesla recall vs vaccine pills...
In this episode, Duncan and I talk about the possibility of a major Tesla recall and a small British company that is turning vaccines into pills!
Jan 13, 2021 • 22min
Episode 109: Germans vs Tesla and Big Tech’s big issues...#WeAskWatson
In this episode, Duncan and I talk about how German car makers are overtaking (!) Tesla and how last week’s events in America could hasten the Big Tech debate as pressure grows from both Republicans and Democrats...
Jan 9, 2021 • 32min
Episode 108: The weekly wrap where we reflect on the week’s events...#WatsonsWeeklyRoundup
In this episode, Jerry and I reflect on some of the rather dramatic events that happened this week!
Jan 8, 2021 • 21min
Episode 107: Bitcoin frenzy vs Alibaba/Jack Ma intrigue...#WeAskWatson
In this episode, Duncan and I discuss the prospects for Bitcoin and the potential impact of China’s pursuit of all things Jack Ma at the moment...
Jan 7, 2021 • 22min
Episode 106: Trump’s antics vs Big Tech shortfalls...#WeAskWatson
In this episode, Duncan and I discuss the real reasons behind yesterday’s Capitol debacle and how the conduct of Twitter and Facebook gives more ammo to critics of Big Tech...
Jan 6, 2021 • 19min
Episode 105: Foxconn making EVs vs Twitter buying into podcasts...#WeAskWatson
In this episode, Duncan and I talk about how Foxconn (famous for assembling iPhones) has its eye on The Next Big Thing. We also talk about Twitter and why Big Tech companies are continuing to make more moves in podcasting.
Jan 5, 2021 • 25min
Episode 104: offices vs residential and why Roku might want to buy Quibi’s content... #WeAskWatson
In this FIRST episode of 2021, Duncan and I talk about the differences in the office and residential property markets as well as why Quibi’s content might be good for Roku
Dec 29, 2020 • 44min
Episode 103: SWOT vs Porter’s 5 Forces vs PESTLE. Do they work?? #WatsonsChats
In this episode, Ralph and I do a SWOT analysis (!) on SWOT, Porter’s 5 Forces and PESTLE. We also come up with an acronym of our own to help you in interviews!
Dec 20, 2020 • 34min
Episode 102: The final weekly wrap of 2020 with Jerry...#WatsonsWeeklyRoundup
In this final wrap of the year, I talk with Jerry about Brexit, Bitcoin, coronavirus developments, M&A and IPO action, UK property trends and regulatory tightening in Big Tech...(recorded on Friday 18th Dec)
Dec 18, 2020 • 20min
Episode 101: Mulberry vs Upper Crust...#WeAskWatson
In this episode - the LAST ONE OF THIS SERIES IN 2020 - Lauren and I talked about Mike Ashley walking away from Mulberry and how the decimated businesses of SSP (which owns Upper Crust and Ritazza) and WH Smith might benefit when people return to the office in decent numbers...
