The Big Weekly Quiz š¤š±š¦øāāļø 14/05/22
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Episode 465: Ralph and I talk about three themes from the weekā¦#WatsonsWeeklyRoundup
In this episode, Ralph and I talk about the future of healthcare post-Covid, windfall taxes and “banter” lawsuits…
The Big Weekly Quiz šš¢š² 07/05/22
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Episode 464: Pelotonās quandary vs an opportunity for Shopifyā¦#WeAskWatson
In this episode, Apolloniya and I talk about Peloton’s future plans and a possible opening for Shopify while eBay and Etsy are sleeping…
Episode 463: āBanterā lawsuits vs Boohoo/Joulesā¦#WeAskWatson
In this episode, Apolloniya and I talk about the increasing prevalence of “banter” lawsuits and who will win out of Boohoo and Joules, who have been through a rough patch recently…
Episode 462: BP/windfall taxes vs car-sharingā¦#WeAskWatson
In this episode, Apolloniya and I talk about potential windfall taxes for the oil and gas industry and whether car-sharing is still a “thing”…
Episode 461: Appleās EU lawsuit vs supermarket/farmer warsā¦#WeAskWatson
In this episode, Apolloniya and I talk about EU vs Apple and the effect of the supermarket price war on farmers…
The Big Weekly Quiz š°šš“ 30/04/22
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Episode 460: Ralph and I chat about some of the weekās big themesā¦#WatsonsWeeklyRoundup
In this episode, Ralph and I talk about the big week we’ve just had in tech, but we also talk about banks and supermarkets. This is our first episode that you can also SEE as we did this as a video as well 👍
Episode 459: Germanyās delicate situation vs Amazonās slowing momentumā¦#WeAskWatson
In this episode, Duncan and I talk about how Germany and Austria are getting around sanctions to pay for Russian energy and whether Amazon will recover from a slowdown in momentum…
Episode 458: The waning of Spotify vs another boom for warehousingā¦#WeAskWatson
In this episode, Duncan and I talk about how Spotify is losing steam and what it could do to remedy this as well as why warehousing demand is likely to continue going into the end of the year (and beyond!)
Episode 457: Fordās new electric pickup truck vs Maerskās massive successā¦#WeAskWatson
In this episode, Duncan and I talk about Ford’s Great New Hope and why shipping container giant Maersk may be attracting unwanted attention…
Episode 456: unionisation in the US and UK vs Musk buying Twitterā¦#WeAskWatson
In this episode, Duncan and I talk about the reasons for increased unionisation and the implications of Elon Musk buying Twitter…
Episode 455: Weekly roundup of some of the big themesā¦#WatsonsWeeklyRoundup
In this episode, Ralph and I discuss some of the week’s big themes…
The Big Weekly Quiz šŗšš¤ 23/04/22
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Episode 454: RMT strikes vs German nukesā¦#WeAskWatson
In this episode, Duncan and I talk about increased unionisation and why Germany just can’t switch on its old nuclear power stations to solve its energy problems…
Episode 453: Shein shenanigans vs Netflixās nightmareā¦#WeAskWatson
In this episode, I’m flying solo (!) and talking about Shein’s naughtiness regarding Zara and the pickle that Netflix is now in as its latest subscriber numbers proved to be a real shocker!
Episode 452: gyms on the high street vs Twitterās poison pillā¦#WeAskWatson
In this episode, Duncan and I talk about gyms eyeing up cheap rents on the UK high street and Twitter’s decision to defend itself against unsolicited takeover bids…
The Big Weekly Quiz š„š©āš¬š¤ 09/04/22
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The Big Weekly Quiz šæš¢ā¢ 26/03/22
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The Big Weekly Quiz ššš½ 19/03/22
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The Big Weekly Quiz š„šš 26/02/22
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The Big Weekly Quiz ššš19/02/22
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The Big Weekly Quiz š³š¢š 12/02/22
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The Big Weekly Quiz šš§š± 05/02/22
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The Big Weekly Quiz š¢šš 29/01/22
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The Big Weekly Quiz šš¤š 22/01/22
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The Big Weekly Quiz š„³šā 15/01/22
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The Fed holds US interest rates steady, but indicates increases will continue (Wall Street Journal, Nick Timiraos) gives us the boring yet important news that US interest rates are going to remain unchanged in the 1.5-1.75% range, although they kept alive the possibility of a rise at the next meeting in June.
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The Fed holds US interest rates steady, but indicates increases will continue (Wall Street Journal, Nick Timiraos) gives us the boring yet important news that US interest rates are going to remain unchanged in the 1.5-1.75% range, although they kept alive the possibility of a rise at the next meeting in June.
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The Big Weekly Quiz ššā 11/12/21
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Episode 360: BTS pseudo-coin vs Gailās Bakery taking on the high streetā¦#WeAskWatson
In this episode, Hamsi and I talk about the crypto exchange problem in Singapore and how Gail’s might take on Pret in the battle of the pastries/sandwiches…
Episode 359: Hereās our weekly roundup where we reflect on the weekās eventsā¦#WatsonsWeeklyRoundup
In this episode, Ralph and I talk a bit about inflation, the importance of the NSR as an alternative to the Suez Canal, developments in nuclear FUSION (not fission) and the latest attack on Big Tech…
The Big Weekly Quiz šā¢š¢ 04/12/21
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Episode 358: Shell walks away from Cambo vs the UKās new listing rulesā¦#WeAskWatson
In this episode, Ines and I talk about the impact of Shell walking away from what could be a big project in the North Sea and what sort of impact the UK’s new listing rules might have.
Episode 357: Creativity with department stores vs Selfridgesā biggest opportunityā¦#WeAskWatson
In this episode, Ines and I talk about the increasingly creative uses of town centre space vacated by department stores in addition to what may lie in store for Selfridges…
Episode 356: CMA toughness vs Inditexās nepotismā¦#WeAskWatson
In this episode, Ines and I chat about the CMA’s decision on Giphy and Inditex’s surprise management reshuffle…
Episode 355: Plant-based āmeatā blues vs Dorsey quitting Twitterā¦#WeAskWatson
In this episode, Ines and I talk about why plant-based alt-protein is having a bad time at the moment as well as whether Jack Dorsey stepping down as CEO of Twitter is a good thing or not…👍
Episode 354: Meta battles the CMA vs Peloton and gymsā¦#WeAskWatson
In this episode, Duncan and I talk about the CMA potentially scuppering Meta’s proposed acquisition of Giphy and how Peloton and gyms should perhaps get together.
Episode 353: Hereās our weekly roundup where we reflect on the weekās eventsā¦#WatsonsWeeklyRoundup
In this episode, Ralph and I chat through some of the week’s key developments despite Ralph feeling “a bit weird” 😁
The Big Weekly Quiz āšš¦ 27/11/21
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Episode 352: Beijingās robotaxis vs new variants spooking the travel industryā¦#WeAskWatson
In this episode, Elif and I talk about the merits of robotaxis in Beijing and the nervousness caused by news of the new variant…
Episode 351: Mulberryās UK production vs Lidlās UK expansion plansā¦#WeAskWatson
In this episode, India and I talk about Mulberry’s plans to increase UK production and Lidl’s plans to expand in the UK over the next four years…
Episode 350: London SPAC vs Compassā remote cateringā¦#WeAskWatson
In this episode, India and I talk about London’s new SPAC and how Compass’s catering business is evolving…
Episode 349: Twitter/Walmart shopping vs Macyās balloon NFTsā¦#WeAskWatson
In this episode, Apolloniya and I talk about Twitter’s experiment with Walmart and whether Macy’s doing NFTs is a good idea or not…
Episode 348: Shopping bots vs 40-year mortgagesā¦#WeAskWatson
In this episode, Duncan and I talk about the joys of shopping bots and a new 40-year mortgage…
Episode 347: Hereās our weekly roundup where we reflect on the weekās eventsā¦#WatsonsWeeklyRoundup
In this episode, Ralph and I chat about US/China nukes, conglomerate break-ups and HS2, among other things…
The Big Weekly Quiz š„š„©ā 20/11/21
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Episode 346: House of Fraser/Oxford Street vs Watsonās Daily/tradingā¦#WeAskWatson
In this episode, Stewart and I talk about the implications of House of Fraser shutting down its Oxford Street flagship as well as millennials getting involved in trading and what’s really the story with Watson’s Daily…
Episode 345: Nvidia/Arm scrutiny vs Redefine Meatā¦#WeAskWatson
In this episode, Stewart and I talk about the Nvidia/Arm kerfuffle and how Israeli start-up Redefine Meat is redefining meat!
Episode 344: Bye-bye conglomerates vs incomplete Teslasā¦#WeAskWatson
In this episode, Stewart and I talk about the ongoing trend of conglomerates slimming down, Shell’s focus on London and whether Tesla delivering incomplete cars is a good thing or not…
Episode 343: Johnson & Johnson break-up vs bicycle shortagesā¦#WeAskWatson
In this episode, Stewart and I talk about J&J being the latest conglomerate to break up and we look at why Halfords is pretty calm about bike supplies while high end companies aren’t…
Episode 342: Hereās our weekly roundup where we reflect on the weekās eventsā¦#WatsonsWeeklyRoundup
In this episode, ex-City research analyst Ralph Hebgen and I talk about some of the main stories hitting the headlines in the business and financial markets this week.
The Big Weekly Quiz š”šš¦13/11/21
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Episode 341: Netflix vs Beyond Meatā¦#WeAskWatson
In this episode, Apolloniya and I chat about what Netflix can do to grow in what looks like a mature market and what the future of Beyond Meat might hold…
Episode 340: YouTubeās Dislike policy vs M&Sās resurgenceā¦#WeAskWatson
In this episode. Elif and I talk about whether YouTube’s new “Dislike” policy is any good and what M&S can do to continue to build on its current winning streak!
Episode 339: Jakob sets me straight on whether or not I should buy an EVā¦#WatsonsChats
In this episode, I’m joined by Jakob Bronebakk, who is an owner and fan of electric vehicles and now works within the automotive industry. He objected to my opinion on EVs in last week’s podcast, so I thought it would be great to have him on the podcast to go into more detail. Did he […]
Episode 338: Gymshark vs PwCās expansion in Chinaā¦#WeAskWatson
In this episode, Duncan and I discuss the future of Gymshark and whether PwC’s big China expansion plans will work out…
Episode 337: Muskās tweet vs restaurant techā¦#WeAskWatson
In this episode, Duncan and I talk about what might be behind Musk’s latest tweet and how restaurants have had to change over lockdown.
The Big Weekly Quiz š¢š„¤š§Ø06/11/21
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Episode 336: Hereās our weekly roundup where we reflect on the weekās eventsā¦#WatsonsWeeklyRoundup
In this episode, Ralph (ex-City research analyst and ex-colleague of mine!) and I discuss some of the interesting stories from this week including reaction to COP26, the government’s oil dilemma, the Bank of England leaving interest rates unchanged, NFTs in BTS and how NFTs could develop in the future…
Episode 335: BTS NFTs vs Peloton slowing downā¦#WeAskWatson
In this episode, Yenli and I talk about new NFTs in K-pop kings BTS and the future of Peloton…
Episode 334: the renewables future vs BMWās conservative EV forecastsā¦#WeAskWatson
In this episode, Yenli and I talk about an important new power storage initiative and BMW’s reticence on an EV future…
Episode 333: ByteDance/TikTokās reorganisation vs Maersk basking in supply chain miseryā¦#WeAskWatson
In this episode, Yenli and I talk about the benefits of ByteDance’s overhaul as well as the prospects for Maersk, which announced a record-breaking quarter with more to come…
Episode 332: Whatās all the fuss about IPOs? #WeAskWatson
In this episode, Yenli and I chat a bit about IPOs, what they are, why companies do them etc. This is a very simplified version of what can be quite a complicated topic!
Episode 331: InPost vs UK second hand car pricesā¦#WeAskWatson
In this episode, Yenli and I talk about InPost’s expansion of delivery lockers in the UK and how crazy second hand car prices could have a detrimental effect on the automotive industry as a whole…
The Big Weekly Quiz ā”šš¤30/10/21
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Episode 330: Hereās our weekly roundup where we reflect on the weekās eventsā¦#WatsonsWeeklyRoundup
In this episode, Ralph and I talk about some of the week’s notable happenings including the UK Budget, advertising as an leading economic indicator, consumer fears, what’s going on in the housing market and Facebook’s future.
Episode 329: Facebook/Meta vs Tesco/Gorillasā¦#WeAskWatson
In this episode, Duncan and I talk about the Meta-future and whether there really is demand out there for grocery deliveries within 10 minutes…
Episode 328: BP/Daimlerās deal with hydrogen trucks vs Hertzās Uber deal on Tesla carsā¦#WeAskWatson
In this episode, Megan and I talk about the implications of BP’s deal with Daimler on hydrogen powered lorries and Herz’s deal with Uber to supply it with Tesla vehicles…
Episode 327: Facebookās ad disappointment vs Zooplus and petcare potentialā¦#WeAskWatson
In this episode, Megan and I talk about the ongoing effect of Apple’s privacy changes on ad revenues and the market potential for petcare as Zooplus gets a buyer.
Episode 326: Londonās bigger ULEZ vs consumer spend in restaurantsā¦#WeAskWatson
In this episode, Megan and I discuss the implications of a bigger ULEZ for London and whether restaurant chains should expand now as household budgets get tighter and tighter…
Episode 325: Hereās our weekly roundup where we reflect on the weekās eventsā¦#WatsonsWeeklyRoundup
In this episode, I talk about China’s slowing GDP growth rate, the Bank of England’s hint-dropping, Russia turning the screws on gas, new developments in crypto, metaverse aspirations, fat bonuses for investment bankers – and more besides!
The Big Weekly Quiz ššš¦23/10/21
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Episode 324: Snap/Apple vs free Worldcoinā¦#WeAskWatson
In this episode, Apolloniya and I talk about how Snap has been affected by Apple’s recent change in privacy policy and how Worldcoin is getting people to look into its “orb”…
Episode 323: South Korea and China vs PayPal/Pinterestā¦#WeAskWatson
In this episode, Apolloniya and I talk about how South Korean companies are suffering from the crackdown in China and we also chat about PayPal’s interest in Pinterest…
Episode 322: Facebookās new digital wallet vs vets under strainā¦#WeAskWatson
In this episode, Apolloniya and I talk about Facebook’s launch of a digital wallet and how the world of vets and pet care could be overdue for a massive change in the UK…
Episode 321: Foxconnās first cars!ā¦#WeAskWatson
In this episode, Apolloniya and I talk about Foxconn’s first ever cars! This episode is shorter than normal because we had timetable clashes!
Episode 320: Klarnaās future vs the beef between China and Brazilā¦#WeAskWatson
In this episode, Apolloniya and I talk about the possible impact of the latest developments for Klarna and Impossible Food’s imminent entry into the UK market…
Episode 319: Hereās our weekly roundup where we reflect on the weekās eventsā¦#WatsonsWeeklyRoundup
In this episode, Duncan and I talk about a very eventful week where Felixstowe came to prominence, commodities are storming upwards and the consumer is being squeezed from all sides…
Episode 318: the secret to Bootsā success vs gym chain fatigueā¦#WeAskWatson
In this episode, Milena and I discuss Boot’s solid performance and whether PureGym should go ahead with an IPO…
The Big Weekly Quiz š¢š¤ā¢ 16/10/21
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Episode 317: housing shortages vs expensive chickenā¦#WeAskWatson
In this episode, Milena and I discuss the rebound in house prices and how inevitable food price rises will be yet another thing to put household budgets under even more pressure.
Episode 316: residential rents vs the Felixstowe solutionā¦#WeAskWatson
In this episode, Milena and I talk about the current reversal of the city exodus and what could be done to solve the pile-ups at the Port of Felixstowe…
Episode 315: higher prices dent confidence vs shrinkflationā¦#WeAskWatson
In this episode, Milena and I talk about how higher prices are hitting consumer confidence and whether shrinkflation is the right way to go for producers…
Episode 314: Netflix vs Kevin the Carrotā¦#WeAskWatson
In today’s episode, Milena and I talk about Netflix getting back on track with content and how companies may decide to CUT advertising budgets because of supply chain issues…
Episode 313: Hereās our weekly roundup where we reflect on the weekās eventsā¦#WatsonsWeeklyRoundup
In this episode, Duncan and I talk about a big week of big events where we rising prices and interest rates, ongoing employee shortages across the board, cratering UK car sales, Facebook’s outage, Evergrande’s ongoing problems and Morrisons’ new direction among other things.
The Big Weekly Quiz ššš£ 09/10/21
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Episode 312: House prices/inflation vs South Koreaās battery supremacyā¦#WeAskWatson
In this episdoe, India and I talk about the UK housing market and how South Korea’s reliance on imports to make rechargeable batteries could cause problems… Listen on Apple Podcasts HERE. Listen on Spotify HERE. Listen on Anchor HERE.
Episode 311: Recovery in the travel industry vs Tescoās cheap and cheerful Christmasā¦#WeAskWatson
In this episode, India and I talk about the fragile recovery of the travel industry and Tui’s decision to raise money as well how Tesco sees Christmas shaping up… Listen on Apple Podcasts HERE. Listen on Spotify HERE. Listen on Anchor HERE.
Episode 310: Amazonās new 4-star shop vs Facebookās indiscretionsā¦#WeAskWatson
In this episode, India and I talk about Volvo’s upcoming IPO and whether or not there are going to be any major long-lasting effects on Facebook after yesterday’s outage… Listen on Apple Podcasts HERE. Listen on Spotify HERE. Listen on Anchor HERE.
Episode 309: Volvoās IPO vs Facebook outageā¦#WeAskWatson
In this episode, India and I talk about Volvo’s upcoming IPO and whether or not there are going to be any major long-lasting effects on Facebook after yesterday’s outage… Listen on Apple Podcasts HERE. Listen on Spotify HERE. Listen on Anchor HERE.
Episode 308: Utility consolidation vs prospects for Morrisonsā¦#WeAskWatson
In this episode, India and I talk about what lies in store for UK utilities as well as the prospects for Morrisons under new ownership… Listen on Apple Podcasts HERE. Listen on Spotify HERE. Listen on Anchor HERE.
Episode 307: Hereās our weekly roundup where we reflect on the weekās eventsā¦#WatsonsWeeklyRoundup
In this episode, Duncan and I talk about the new German leader, fuel nightmares, Evergrande’s slide and Mastercard doing Buy Now Pay Later etc. Listen on Apple Podcasts HERE. Listen on Spotify HERE. Listen on Anchor HERE.
The Big Weekly Quiz ā”ššµ 02/10/21
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Episode 306: Deliveroo āHopā vs Zoomās Five9 failureā¦#WeAskWatson
In this episode, Julia and I talk about Deliveroo’s new rapid grocery delivery service and what lies ahead now that Zoom’s big acquisition has fallen flat… Listen on Apple Podcasts HERE. Listen on Spotify HERE. Listen on Anchor HERE.