BP has released its first quarter results today, revealing that - on a replacement cost basis - it's gone back in the black. Is this all down to the recently rising oil price or are other factors at play? For more on this and the day's corporate news, Ed Bowsher spoke to Dan Thomas, Deputy Companies Editor at the Financial Times.
Guests: Daniel Thomas
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Sports Direct has bought into some US businesses, buying 50 sports stores in the US including Bob's Stores and Eastern Mountain Sports. The previous owner of the stores, who sold them to Sports Direct for $100m, had filed for bankruptcy. For more on this and other company news, Ed Bowsher spoke to Craig Erlam, Senior Market Analyst at Oanda.
Guests: Craig Erlam
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Donald Trump has launched a security review that could lead to heavy tariffs on steel imports. Analysts are now asking if this a step toward a full-blown trade war with China. Ed Bowsher was joined by Nandini Ramakrishan, Global market strategist at JP Morgan, to discuss this and some of the big macros news of the day in more detail.
Guests: Nandini Ramakrishan
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Tesla's market value has overtaken that of motoring giant Ford. The electric car maker's shares increased more than 7% last night, bringing its market value to $49bn at the close of trading. Ed Bowsher discussed further with tech consultant and journalist Chris Green.
Guests: Chris Green
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Asos revenues and profits are up, but its shares slid. How come? Ed Bowsher was joined by Daniel Thomas, Financial Times deputy companies Editor for a look at the day's company news.
Guests: Daniel Thomas
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US futures are down, 10-year Treasury yields are at five week low, and oil prices are sliding. What's going on? Ed Bowsher was joined by Chris Beauchamp, Chief Market Analyst at IG to discuss this and more of the day's big macro news.
Guests: Chris Beauchamp
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Apple has ended its deal with chip designer Imagination Technologies, with shares in the UK-based firm plummeting almost 70% in early trade. Can Imagination survive without its biggest customer? And Burberry strikes a deal with US cosmetics giant Coty to grow its beauty brands. Ken Odeluga, market analyst at City Index, joined Share Radio's Ed Bowsher for these and more need-to-know company news.
Guests: Ken Odeluga
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Entertainment One, the company behind popular children's character Peppa Pig, released its Q4 update - are they too reliant on Peppa's success? And challenger bank Shawbrook shares spike - will a takeover deal be done? Rodney Hobson, financial commentator, joined Share Radio's Ed Bowsher to assess the day's biggest company stories.
Guests: Rodney Hobson
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Tesco's takeover target Booker Group has delivered solid results - has this helped cement the £3.7bn deal with the supermarket giant? Plus tobacco company Imperial Brands hits modest targets and furniture retailer DFS pays a special dividend. Garry White, Chief Investment Commentator at Charles Stanley Direct, joined Share Radio's Ed Bowsher for the latest market news.
Guests: Garry White
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The merger between the London Stock Exchange and Deutsche Borse has been vetoed by the European Commission - so what's next? Plus Johnston Press's reports a £300 million loss and Flybe announces a profit warning. Chris Bailey, founder of Financial Orbit, joined Share Radio's Ed Bowsher to cover the day's biggest company stories.
Guests: Chris Bailey
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