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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Dec 15, 2020 • 2h 17min
Episode 100: tech crackdown on harmful content vs the Reddit/Dubsmash combo...#WeAskWatson
In today’s episode, Lauren and I talk about the impact of the government’s new guidelines on content and whether Reddit/Dubsmash is a good combination...
Dec 14, 2020 • 19min
Episode 99: Sky/Amazon Prime vs Electronic Arts/Codemasters...#WeAskWatson
In this episode, Lauren and I talk about Sky’s new deal with Amazon Prime Video and Electronics Arts gatecrashing deal with Codemasters...
Dec 12, 2020 • 31min
Episode 98:The weekly wrap where we talk about some of the week’s key events...#WatsonsWeeklyRoundup
In this episode, Jerry and I take a look back at a VERY eventful week in business and finance!
Dec 11, 2020 • 23min
Episode 97: Airbnb’s stellar IPO vs Disney+ future...#WeAskWatson
In this episode, Duncan and I talk about Airbnb’s prospects in light of its incredible market debut as well as Disney’s plans for the future...
Dec 10, 2020 • 24min
Episode 96: Airbnb’s IPO and prospect’s versus Just Eat’s hourly rate...#WeAskWatson
In this episode, Duncan and I talk about what DoorDash’s stellar debut means for Airbnb’s IPO later today and what the future might hold. We then talk about the implication of Just Eat’s decision to offer some of its employees hourly rates
Dec 9, 2020 • 24min
Episode 95: the future of UK department stores vs Felixstowe repercussions...#WeAskWatson
In this episode, Duncan and I talk about the future of department stores and high streets as well as Felixstowe problems highlighting supply chain challenges
Dec 8, 2020 • 22min
Episode 94: Goldman Sachs in China vs UK gambling overhaul...#WeAskWatson
In this episode, Duncan and I talk about the implications of Goldman Sach’s decision to take complete control of its China operations and what the effects might be of the UK government’s decision to do an overhaul of gambling rules that haven’t been updated for 15 years!
Dec 7, 2020 • 21min
Episode 93: Trump’s post-election antics vs Burger King/ Wendy’s in India...#WeAskWatson (Duncan)
In this episode, Duncan and I chat about Trump’s designs on the 2024 presidency and how Burger King and Wendy’s are creating a frenzy in a country that doesn’t eat much of/any pork and/or beef!
Dec 6, 2020 • 17min
Episode 92: My weekly roundup of some of the week’s main developments...#AllByMyself
In this episode I give you a quick rundown of some of the week’s major developments in the business world and financial markets. I’m all by myself on this episode 😩 but we should be back to normal again next week 👍
Dec 3, 2020 • 20min
Episode 91: Congress on China vs vaccine distribution...#WeAskWatson
In this episode, Bianca and I talk about what could happen with Chinese companies trading on US markets and how the coronavirus vaccine will be distributed
