Episode 351: Mulberry’s UK production vs Lidl’s UK expansion plans…#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… You need to have an active subscription in order to view/use this page. If you are an existing subscriber, please login below. Alternatively, if you are […]
Episode 350: London SPAC vs Compass’ remote catering…#WeAskWatson In this episode, India and I talk about London’s new SPAC and how Compass’s catering business is evolving… You need to have an active subscription in order to view/use this page. If you are an existing subscriber, please login below. Alternatively, if you are new to Watson’s Daily and would like to dip […]
Episode 349: Twitter/Walmart shopping vs Macy’s balloon NFTs…#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… You need to have an active subscription in order to view/use this page. If you are an existing subscriber, please login below. Alternatively, if you are new to Watson’s Daily […]
Episode 348: Shopping bots vs 40-year mortgages…#WeAskWatson In this episode, Duncan and I talk about the joys of shopping bots and a new 40-year mortgage… You need to have an active subscription in order to view/use this page. If you are an existing subscriber, please login below. Alternatively, if you are new to Watson’s Daily and would like to dip […]
Episode 347: Here’s our weekly roundup where we reflect on the week’s events…#WatsonsWeeklyRoundup In this episode, Ralph and I chat about US/China nukes, conglomerate break-ups and HS2, among other things… You need to have an active subscription in order to view/use this page. If you are an existing subscriber, please login below. Alternatively, if you are new to Watson’s Daily and would like to dip your […]
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Episode 346: House of Fraser/Oxford Street vs Watson’s Daily/trading…#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… You need to have an active subscription in order to view/use this page. If you are an […]
Episode 345: Nvidia/Arm scrutiny vs Redefine Meat…#WeAskWatson In this episode, Stewart and I talk about the Nvidia/Arm kerfuffle and how Israeli start-up Redefine Meat is redefining meat! You need to have an active subscription in order to view/use this page. If you are an existing subscriber, please login below. Alternatively, if you are new to Watson’s Daily and would like […]
Episode 344: Bye-bye conglomerates vs incomplete Teslas…#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… You need to have an active subscription in order to view/use this page. If you are an existing subscriber, please login below. […]
Episode 343: Johnson & Johnson break-up vs bicycle shortages…#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… You need to have an active subscription in order to view/use this page. If you are an existing subscriber, please […]
Episode 342: Here’s our weekly roundup where we reflect on the week’s events…#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. You need to have an active subscription in order to view/use this page. If you are an existing subscriber, please login below. Alternatively, if you […]
Episode 341: Netflix vs Beyond Meat…#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… You need to have an active subscription in order to view/use this page. If you are an existing subscriber, please login below. Alternatively, […]
Episode 340: YouTube’s Dislike policy vs M&S’s resurgence…#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! You need to have an active subscription in order to view/use this page. If you are an existing subscriber, please login below. Alternatively, […]
Episode 339: Jakob sets me straight on whether or not I should buy an EV…#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 PwC’s expansion in China…#WeAskWatson In this episode, Duncan and I discuss the future of Gymshark and whether PwC’s big China expansion plans will work out… You need to have an active subscription in order to view/use this page. If you are an existing subscriber, please login below. Alternatively, if you are new to Watson’s Daily and would […]
Episode 337: Musk’s tweet vs restaurant tech…#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. You need to have an active subscription in order to view/use this page. If you are an existing subscriber, please login below. Alternatively, if you are new to Watson’s […]
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Episode 336: Here’s our weekly roundup where we reflect on the week’s events…#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… You need to have […]
Episode 335: BTS NFTs vs Peloton slowing down…#WeAskWatson In this episode, Yenli and I talk about new NFTs in K-pop kings BTS and the future of Peloton… You need to have an active subscription in order to view/use this page. If you are an existing subscriber, please login below. Alternatively, if you are new to Watson’s Daily and would like to […]
Episode 334: the renewables future vs BMW’s conservative EV forecasts…#WeAskWatson In this episode, Yenli and I talk about an important new power storage initiative and BMW’s reticence on an EV future… You need to have an active subscription in order to view/use this page. If you are an existing subscriber, please login below. Alternatively, if you are new to Watson’s Daily and would […]
Episode 333: ByteDance/TikTok’s reorganisation vs Maersk basking in supply chain misery…#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… You need to have an active subscription in order to view/use this page. If you are an existing subscriber, please login below. Alternatively, if […]
Episode 332: What’s 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! You need to have an active subscription in order to view/use this page. If you are an existing subscriber, please […]
Episode 331: InPost vs UK second hand car prices…#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… You need to have an active subscription in order to view/use this page. If you are an existing […]
Episode 330: Here’s our weekly roundup where we reflect on the week’s events…#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. You need to have an active subscription in order to view/use this page. If you are an […]
Episode 329: Facebook/Meta vs Tesco/Gorillas…#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… You need to have an active subscription in order to view/use this page. If you are an existing subscriber, please login below. Alternatively, if you are new to Watson’s […]
Episode 328: BP/Daimler’s deal with hydrogen trucks vs Hertz’s Uber deal on Tesla cars…#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… You need to have an active subscription in order to view/use this page. If you are an existing subscriber, please login below. Alternatively, […]
Episode 327: Facebook’s ad disappointment vs Zooplus and petcare potential…#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. You need to have an active subscription in order to view/use this page. If you are an existing subscriber, please login below. Alternatively, if […]
Episode 326: London’s bigger ULEZ vs consumer spend in restaurants…#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… You need to have an active subscription in order to view/use this page. If you are an existing subscriber, please login below. Alternatively, if […]
Episode 325: Here’s our weekly roundup where we reflect on the week’s events…#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! You need to have an active subscription in order to view/use this page. If you are […]
Episode 324: Snap/Apple vs free Worldcoin…#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”… You need to have an active subscription in order to view/use this page. If you are an existing subscriber, please login below. […]
Episode 323: South Korea and China vs PayPal/Pinterest…#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… You need to have an active subscription in order to view/use this page. If you are an existing subscriber, please login below. Alternatively, if you […]
Episode 322: Facebook’s new digital wallet vs vets under strain…#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… You need to have an active subscription in order to view/use this page. If you are an existing subscriber, please […]
Episode 321: Foxconn’s first cars!…#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! You need to have an active subscription in order to view/use this page. If you are an existing subscriber, please login below. Alternatively, if you are new to Watson’s Daily […]
Episode 320: Klarna’s future vs the beef between China and Brazil…#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… You need to have an active subscription in order to view/use this page. If you are an existing subscriber, please login below. Alternatively, if you are new […]
Episode 319: Here’s our weekly roundup where we reflect on the week’s events…#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… You need to have an active subscription in order to view/use this page. If you are an existing subscriber, please login below. Alternatively, […]
Episode 318: the secret to Boots’ success vs gym chain fatigue…#WeAskWatson In this episode, Milena and I discuss Boot’s solid performance and whether PureGym should go ahead with an IPO… You need to have an active subscription in order to view/use this page. If you are an existing subscriber, please login below. Alternatively, if you are new to Watson’s Daily and would like to […]
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Episode 317: housing shortages vs expensive chicken…#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. You need to have an active subscription in order to view/use this page. If you are an existing subscriber, please login below. […]
Episode 316: residential rents vs the Felixstowe solution…#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… You need to have an active subscription in order to view/use this page. If you are an existing subscriber, please login below. Alternatively, if […]
Episode 315: higher prices dent confidence vs shrinkflation…#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… You need to have an active subscription in order to view/use this page. If you are an existing subscriber, please login below. Alternatively, if you are new […]
Episode 314: Netflix vs Kevin the Carrot…#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… You need to have an active subscription in order to view/use this page. If you are an existing subscriber, please login below. Alternatively, if […]
Episode 313: Here’s our weekly roundup where we reflect on the week’s events…#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. You need to have an active subscription in order to […]
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Episode 312: House prices/inflation vs South Korea’s battery supremacy…#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. You need to have an active subscription in order to view/use this page. If you […]
Episode 311: Recovery in the travel industry vs Tesco’s cheap and cheerful Christmas…#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. You need to have an active subscription in order to view/use this […]
Episode 310: Amazon’s new 4-star shop vs Facebook’s indiscretions…#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. You need to have an active subscription in order to view/use this […]
Episode 309: Volvo’s IPO vs Facebook outage…#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. You need to have an active subscription in order to view/use this […]
Episode 308: Utility consolidation vs prospects for Morrisons…#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. You need to have an active subscription in order to view/use this page. If you are […]
Episode 307: Here’s our weekly roundup where we reflect on the week’s events…#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. You need to have an active subscription in order to view/use this page. If you are an […]
Episode 306: Deliveroo “Hop” vs Zoom’s Five9 failure…#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. You need to have an active subscription in order to view/use this page. If you […]