Original Broadcast: The Share Radio Evening Show
It's time to talk politics. On today's programme: the Lords debate amendments to the Brexit bill, Northern Ireland prepares to go to the polls, and Donald Trump strikes an unusually upbeat note in his first address to Congress.
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Original Broadcast: The Share Radio Evening Show
Share Radio's Simon Rose brings you Market Wrap, a roundup of what's been happening in the businesses of Britain and the world. To help rattle through the day's events, Simon was joined by Russ Mould, Investment Director at AJ Bell. They discussed: Wall Street stocks have hit another record high, tracking gains in Europe and Asia, after Donald Trump addressed Congress for the first time; factory growth in the Eurozone has risen to a six-year high in February after a weaker euro helped drive strong demand for exports; and one of London's tallest buildings, known as the Cheesegrater, has been sold to Chinese investors for £1.15 billion.
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Original Broadcast: The Share Radio Evening Show
The failed Kraft Heinz’s takeover of Uniliver has dominated headlines across the financial world, but the prospect of this merger raised many questions for shareholders. Lord Lee of Trafford, author of How to Make a Million Slowly: My Guiding Principles, has witnessed many takeovers during his time as an investor, and he joined Share Radio's Simon Rose to talk about his experience.
Guests: Lord Lee
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On today's Book Review: Wall Street has been the latest punching bag of choice for the pugnacious populist – but could we actually live without the financial powerhouse? Simon is joined by William Cohan, author of 'Why Wall Street Matters'
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Original Broadcast: The Share Radio Evening Show
Devolution, Brexit, and competitiveness. These are the themes coming from today's annual conference from the British Chambers of Commerce. Earlier we heard Boris Johnson's comments to business leaders and the BCC's priorities with Brexit negotiations. Francis Martin, President of the BCC spoke earlier to Share Radio Matt Cox live from the conference.
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Original Broadcast: The Share Radio Evening Show
A deal has been struck over the BHS pension scheme after the fund was left insolvent when the department store chain collapsed last year. Sir Philip Green has agreed to contribute £363 million to the fund after months of recriminations for his part in the retailer's downfall, including MPs voting to strip him of his knighthood. For more, Simon was joined by Steve Webb, a former pensions minister and now Director of Policy at Royal London.
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Original Broadcast: The Share Radio Evening Show
Share Radio's Simon Rose brings you Market Wrap, a roundup of what's been happening in the businesses of Britain and the world. To help rattle through the day's events, Simon was joined by Chris Bailey, Share Radio's Senior Analyst. They discussed: Sir Philip Green says he's "voluntarily" agreed to pay up to 363-million pounds towards the pension scheme of collapsed retailer BHS; shares in the operator behind Southern Railway have plunged - after it revealed a profit hit caused by almost a year of strikes; and Donald Trump wants to raise the amount America spends on defence by a record £43 billion.
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Original Broadcast: The Share Radio Evening Show
India's seen recent economic turbulence with the government removing 80 percent of currency in circulation last November. But is now potentially a good time to invest? Share Radio reporter Matt Cox spoke to Jonathan Schiessl chief investment officer at Ashburton Investments and lead manager of the Ashburton India Equity Opportunities Fund. Jonathan started by explaining some of the reforms seen recently.
Guests: Jonathan Schiessl
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Original Broadcast: The Share Radio Evening Show
The government's workplace pension scheme, NEST, wants to climate-proof its default offer. This would mean a shift towards companies most likely to meet carbon reduction targets. For more on how this will work, Share Radio's James Brydges spoke to Paul Todd, Director of Investment Development and Delivery at NEST.
Guests: Paul Todd
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Nigel Farage says Ukip would be better off with no MPs - than having one who contradicts the leadership. Mr Farage wants their only member of parliament - Douglas Carswell - to be kicked out of the party. However, he does deny that it is because the Clacton MP helped block him from the chance of getting a knighthood. For all this and the rest of the day's political headlines, Simon speaks to Rishi Patel of FTI Consulting.
Guests: Rishi Patel
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