Original Broadcast: This is Money
Nvidia is the talk of the town after posting better than expected earnings results — has the chip maker genuinely eased fears of an AI bubble bursting, or just bought the market a bit more time? Georgie Frost, Simon Lambert and Lee Boyce discuss what it means for investors in Britain and how much weight this multi-trillion dollar company holds. The Financial Services Compensation Scheme deposit protection limit will rise 41% to £120,000 from 1 December and data suggests young people are too focused on saving for short-term goals and risk falling behind — does it matter? What is really likely to be in the Budget? With a week to go, we have a quick last-minute briefing on what Chancellor Rachel Reeves could be cooking up. There might finally be a crackdown on ticket touts for gigs and other events — Simon reveals just how passionate he is about it and why action is needed. And finally, find out what former England and Arsenal goalkeeping legend 'safe hands' David Seaman did with his £100,000 Aston Martin DB7.
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Original Broadcast: Modern Mindset
“With the cost of the Jaguar LandRover hack approaching nearly £2 billion, this now stands as the single most economically damaging cyber incident the UK has ever seen — and it should serve as a wake-up call for every board and public body in the country. This isn’t just a technical failure but an economic and operational resilience failure". With over twenty years of experience in information technology and cybersecurity, Simon Onyons brings deep expertise in financial regulation, cyber strategy and operations to help organisations strengthen their security posture and resilience. Simon also serves as Senior Advisor to the UK National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), where he works on the NCSC Advisory Group to support national initiatives aimed at improving cyber resilience across the UK, and he continues in this role while at Kroll.
Guests: Simon Onyons
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Original Broadcast: Thought for the Week
General Data Protection Regulation was introduced in 2016, but it's already past its sell-by date. With 56% of UK web browsers choosing to accept all cookies, there's plenty of data available for harvesting by tech businesses, while that and creativity is throughly exploited by AI. Meanwhile, employment opportunities for young people are steadily reducing, while data protection restrictions are cited by government as one of the reasons for not automatically releasing HMRC-allocated mature Child Trust Funds. We need a new approach, prioritising people. Background music: 'Digital Solitude' by Silent Partner
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The rate at which scientific discoveries such as electricity, flight, radio communication and computing have been made has been accelerating since that great inventor and artist, Leonardo da Vinci. However other discoveries have also left in their wake a legacy of redundancy: some, like the canal network, bring unanticipated pleasure, but others, including hydrocarbons, are leaving a real mess to clear up. Background music: 'Any Thing You Can Dream' by The Whole Other
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Original Broadcast: Gadgets and Gizmos
Recorded in February this year for the 500th show, Steve Caplin takes a look back at some of the highlights of ten years of Gadgets & Gizmos. He covers sprayable sleep, cows imitating zebras to ward off mosquitoes, crows collecting cigarette butts, NFTs, self-parking slippers, KFC chicken-tasting nail polish, the first human head transplant, the Skunklock noxious bike lock, Refridgerating, the robot dog flamethrower, ant populated gin and how to make pain relief pills 10 times more effective.
Guests: Steve Caplin
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News of Pope Francis's death early on Easter Monday shocked everyone after his Easter blessings to those in St. Peter's Square on Easter Sunday. Tributes have poured in, one of the most notable from Keir Starmer. As Pope Francis journeys to the next world, we look forward to Professor Michael Egnor's new book, 'The Immortal Mind' and celebrate the resurrection. Pope Francis also had much to say on Artificial Intelligence, whose challenge for humanity and youth employment is rising fast. It's not something that we can wish away — we have to learn to live with it. We share some ideas for young entrepreneurs, and look forward to the potential for widespread participation in its benefits. Background music: 'Requiem In Cello' by Hanu Dixit
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Original Broadcast: Motley Fool Show
Now he wants to run OpenAI. Jason Moser and Mary Long discuss Elon Musk’s bid for OpenAI, what BYD’s rollout of self-driving technology means for Tesla, revitalized interest in Upstart’s AI lending platform, and developments in the buy now, pay later space. Then, 18 minutes in, Anand Chokkavelu hosts Fool contributors Jason Hall and Rick Munarriz for a Scoreboard episode breaking down Trex, the composite decking company. To become a premium Motley Fool member and gain access to all Scoreboard episodes, go to www.fool.com/signup. Companies mentioned: MSFT, TSLA, BYD, UPST, JPM, AFRM, FIS, TREX. Host - Mary Long; Guests - Jason Moser, Anand Chokkavelu, Jason Hall, Rick Munarriz
Guests: Jason Moser,Anand Chokkavelu,Jason Hall,Rick Munarriz
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Original Broadcast: This is Money
How much spare cash do you have to spend? A new index shows we typically have £836 in disposable income each month. That’s the amount of money you have left over to spend or save after taxes and bills have been paid, according to comprehensive research. Georgie Frost, Simon Lambert and Lee Boyce talk income and ask — does a £100,000 annual salary really not make workers feel wealthy anymore? The annual list of happiest and unhappiest towns to live in Britain has been released, with Slough in Berkshire being labelled the most miserable. Is that a fair tag for any town? Bitcoin topped $100,000 for the first time. It soared in the wake of Donald Trump's election. So, have the crypto evangelists been proved right, can you still make money from bitcoin and what other coins are worth looking into? Lastly, wood stoves are back in the news. What are the rules around them - and are they really a polluting menace?
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Original Broadcast: Motley Fool Show
The crypto bulls were right. Bitcoin's market cap is now about the size of Alphabet. Jason Moser and Ricky Mulvey discuss the murder of Unitedhealthcare’s CEO, what’s contributed to Bitcoin’s rise to $100,000 per token, and Chewy’s trouble finding new customers. Then, 17 minutes in, Motley Fool Senior Analyst Sanmeet Deo joins Ricky to check in on a mall retailer that’s showing signs of a turnaround. Companies/Tickers discussed: UHC, BTC, PLD, KNSL, MKL, CHWY, SPG, ONON, GAP. Host - Ricky Mulvey; Guests - Jason Moser, Sanmeet Deo
Guests: Jason Moser,Sanmeet Deo
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Original Broadcast: This is Money
Crypto has been a little quiet of late. Out of the spotlight, minding its own business. But Donald Trump gets voted back in as US president and boom — bitcoin surged beyond $90,000 for the first time. The rest of the crypto market has also seen a boost, so what's going on? Where is it likely to head next and what do you need to be aware of if you are cashing out your gains? Simon Lambert, Lee Boyce and Georgie Frost delve into bitcoin and friends to give their verdict. The number of ISA millionaires has soared, with a 228% jump of investors joining the club in just two years. And there are 25 of them who hold an average of £8.9million. Just how do you build such a big pot? Britain's first ISA millionaire, Lord Lee, gives his three tips. Fresh from her Budget speech, the Chancellor has announced plans to use our pension savings to boost economic growth by creating megafunds. Just what are they? We tackle an tricky question about IHT and giving away a home. And finally, Lee's Collecting Corner is back ... this time he reports from a trading card, and reveals two Paddington-themed treasures sent in by readers... a 50-year-old stuffed toy, and a limited edition signed print snapped up at a charity shop for just £30.
Guests: Lord Lee
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