Original Broadcast: The Share Radio Evening Show
Dr. Michael uses data from millions of young people surveyed in the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth—one of the biggest info gathering studies ever—to explore how the science of scarcity and choice (often used for big business and government) can help guide more-personal decisions about schooling, career, partners, health and parenting. Michael is the founding dean and professor emeritus at the Harris School of Public Policy Studies and a senior fellow at the National Opinion Research Center, both at the University of Chicago.
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Original Broadcast: The Share Radio Evening Show
Stuart Andrews, Head of Corporate Finance at finnCap gives a roundup of some of the biggest news coming out of the junior stock market this week.
Guests: Stuart Andrews
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Every week The AIM Show hears from the boss of one of the companies listed on the Alternative Investment Market.
Guests: Luca Tenuta
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Original Broadcast: The Share Radio Evening Show
Government borrowing fell by more than expected in October, to £4.8bn. According to the Office for National Statistics, it's due to a record amount of October tax income. The amount borrowed was £1.6bn, lower than for the same period last year. The figures come a day ahead of the Autumn Statement - a secondary Budget to the one in March. Simon spoke to Suren Thiru, Head of Economics at the British Chambers of Commerce to discuss the figures in more detail.
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Brexit, Trump, US growth up, Chinese growth down. That was 2016, but what about the outlook for global markets for next year? New research from UBS finds investors should look at sectors such as education, energy efficiency, and the market healthcare sector. Global GDP growth is likely to rise to 3.5% from 3.1% this year. Simon was joined by Caroline Simmons, Deputy Head of UK Investment Office at UBS Wealth Management to discuss UBS Wealth Management's top 10 ideas for 2017.
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Original Broadcast: The Share Radio Evening Show
John Butler, VP and head of wealth services for Goldmoney joined Simon live in the studio to discuss: Trump, Brexit and future political risks, the danger of rising bond yields, a general market update, and of course, gold.
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Original Broadcast: The Share Radio Evening Show
How happy are you at work? It’s a question that many of us don’t even think about but according to Jennifer Moss it’s one we should be asking. Jennifer Moss is a writer, entrepreneur, and the co-founder of technology startup Plasticity Labs, and author of Unlocking Happiness at Work
Guests: Jennifer Moss
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Original Broadcast: The Share Radio Evening Show
Retailers are saying they expect strong sales over Christmas. New research has found that 60% of outlets say they're more confident about trading this year compared with 2015, with 53% expecting revenues to increase. It's believed the weaker pound will encourage people not to go abroad - and therefore stay and shop - but also encourage the tourist trade. Interestingly fewer retailers are taking part in Black Friday this year - suggesting parts of the industry may be resisting what some see as unwelcome discounting over the festive period. Simon Rose spoke to Ian Gilmartin, Head of Retail & Wholesale at Barclays, who conducted the survey.
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Original Broadcast: The Share Radio Evening Show
The Chancellor Philip Hammond will deliver his first Autumn Statement on Wednesday, the 23rd of November. It will be his first opportunity to outline his priorities for taxes and spending in the wake of the Brexit vote. The Office for Budget Responsibility, the Government's fiscal watchdog, will also reveal its latest forecasts for growth, unemployment and inflation, which will help to shape the way policymakers respond to the referendum result. Commenting ahead of the Autumn Statement, Trevor Greetham, Head of Multi Asset at Royal London Asset Management, joined Simon.
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