Original Broadcast: Motley Fool Answers
Saving, spending, planning — you've got money questions and we've got answers. Every week host Alison Southwick and personal finance expert Robert Brokamp challenge the conventional wisdom on life's biggest financial issues to reveal what you really need to know to make smart money moves. Ollen Douglass, the head of Motley Fool Ventures, joins us to explain the world of venture capital and Bro delivers his end of year financial checklist.
Guests: Ollen Douglass
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Original Broadcast: The Bigger Picture
Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University asks whether, in the wake of the pro-democracy success in the recent elections, Hong Kong has become the new Berlin Wall. He also explains why EU rules mean the NHS has long been "for sale". And he looks at the shakiness of Labour's northern "Red Wall" in a time of shifting political loyalties.
Guests: Professor Tim Evans
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James Cameron-Wilson looks at the UK box office chart, where the amazing success of Frozen 2 freezes out Knives Out, which only manages the #2 slot. The new version of Charlie's Angels enters at #5. For home viewing, James recommends the documentary Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound, which showcases the often-overlooked importance of sound in creating movies.
Guests: James Cameron-Wilson
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Original Broadcast: The Week That Was and The Week Ahead
Helal Miah of The Share Centre looks at recent company news from Cineworld, Ferguson, D S Smith, M&C Saatchi and Dunelm, a rare retail success story. He then looks ahead to what we might expect from Ashtead, John Wood, Ocado, Dixons, Ted Baker and Superdry.
Guests: Helal Miah
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Steve Caplin tells Ed Bowsher about cows that wear VR headsets mimicking rural scenes, as well as plans by the European Space Agency to put astronauts into hibernation before they travel to Mars.
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Steve Caplin tells Ed Bowsher about Google's new online gaming service: Google Stadia. If successful, the service may kill the gaming console. Steve also discusses Tesla's disastrous launch of its new pick-up truck.
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With less than two weeks until the election, Ed Bowsher gets the lowdown from political expert, Mike Indian. Ed and Mike discuss the ongoing anti-semitism crisis in the Labour Party as well as the manifestos from all the major parties. Mike also explains why the YouGov MRP poll is seen as the Gold Standard of opinion polls.
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James Cameron-Wilson runs down the top ten films at the UK box office with Ed Bowsher. James says that 'Last Christmas' is 'just terrible' but is more positive about 'Frozen 2' and 'Judy and Punch.' For his home entertainment release of the week, James focuses on 'Werewolf' which he says is 'definitely not a werewolf movie.'
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Original Broadcast: The Week That Was and The Week Ahead
Ian Forrest from The Share Centre gives his overview of current markets and discusses updates from Compass, Pets at Home, De La Rue and Marstons. He also looks ahead to resutls from Cineworld, Berkeley Group and DS Smith.
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Adam Cox is joined by financial adviser, Tim Morris, to discuss the growing trend for Ethical Investing. Tim explains that due to climate, environmental, and controversial policies many investors are choosing investments that are ethical and sustainable; that avoid companies involved in things like military funding and pollution, or those that contribute to poor health such as tobacco. They explore why some governments, such as in the US, appear to be in defiance of this positive trend – and share their predictions for the future of ethical investing.
Guests: Tim Morris
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