Russia's stock market was supposed to open this week. Even if you don't own Russian stocks directly, you may own them through global funds or ETFs. Bill Mann discusses how Russia's market remained closed, the potential for Russia to default on its debt, The one thing every U.S. investor should do if they have exposure to Russian stocks, Chinese stocks suddenly rebounding on comments from the central government. Plus - why he believes the turnaround is a "yellow flag" for investors
Guests: Bill Mann
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Original Broadcast: The Financial Outlook for Personal Investors
Perusing the latest statement from the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee, Russ Mould of A J Bell says that central bankers currently resemble porcupines in a balloon factory. For investors, trying to second-guess events is extremely difficult, if not impossible. So they should ensure they are sensibly diversified while trying to avoid heavily-indebted companies, particularly in cylical industries. If your portfolio is keeping you awake at night, says Russ, then you should change it.
Guests: Russ Mould
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Original Broadcast: The Business Of Film
With 'The Batman' still dominating cinema screens with a total take of £26m, James Cameron-Wilson looks at 'Red Rocket' from Sean Baker, in at #12. Pixar's animated 'Turning Red', about female puberty, has bypassed cinemas and gone straight to Disney+. James admired it, despite it going OTT at the end. He also much enjoyed the self-knowing time-travel adventure 'The Adam Project' with Ryan Reynolds on Netflix.
Guests: James Cameron-Wilson
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Original Broadcast: Gadgets and Gizmos
Share Radio's technology editor, in discussion with Simon Rose, talks about the cuts in employee benefits at Facebook. MyHeritage have progressed from animating old photos to adding synthesised voices, the world's longest car has been extended, there's a DIY virtual rollercoaster, Audi are introducing a "holoride" for bored passengers, there's a plan to bring the dodo back from extinction and the world's largest bacterium has been discovered in a mangrove swamp.
Guests: Steve Caplin
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Original Broadcast: The Bigger Picture
Political commentator Mike Indian celebrates the return of Nazanin Zaghair-Ratcliffe and Anoosheh Ashoori to the UK but, he wonders, how can Western countries cope with the often extreme tactics employed by rogue nations? He discusses the PM's fruitless visit to Saudi Arabia, the latest situation in Ukraine – with news of further atrocities emerging – and concerns about the enobling of Evgeny Lebedev.
Guests: Mike Indian
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Original Broadcast: Thought for the Week
The existential threat of mutually assured destruction has kept the world safe from nuclear weapons for the past sixty years but, now that balance is being challenged by a combination of insanity and ignorance, it this just leaves us with economic action. Let's make sure that the trade policy of the free world is adjusted accordingly. Music accompanying this episode is from 'Mad World' by Jennifer Ann.
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Original Broadcast: This is Money
Simon Lambert and Georgie Frost discuss the potential benefits of Stocks & Shares ISAs for young investors, the end of rock bottom interest rates for mortgages and rising rates for depositors and, of course, escalating energy & fuel costs.
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A yearning for financial security has been a feature of human life for millenia: both creating it and keeping it is a challenge. Adam Cox explores these anxieties and the value of planning ahead, preparing and doing 'due diligence' to reduce risk. But the key thing is to come to terms with the changes and chances of life: 'Consider the lilies, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin, yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these'.
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Adam Cox is joined by Dimitri O, Co-Founder of Loop Earplugs, to discuss new research that reveals the impact hearing sensitivity can have on the lives of sufferers. Dimitri explains what Hyperacusis is and how Loop Earplugs help those who it affects, in addition to looking at how high noise levels can affect overall health. https://www.loopearplugs.com/
Guests: Dimitri O
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Adam Cox is joined by Ana Brito, Sleep8's resident sleep coach, insomnia expert and therapist, ahead of Sleep Awareness Week to discuss why so many Brits are struggling to get a good night's rest. They look at what the major sleep issues affecting the UK are, and Ana offers advice to listeners and explains the resources Sleep8 offer. www.sleep8.uk
Guests: Ana Brito
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