Original Broadcast: Share Radio Breakfast
Tesco has reported an annual profit of £1.28bn, before exceptional items. That was a little more than analysts had been expecting. Like for like sales were just below 1%, the first full-year increase in UK like for like sales in seven years. But a record payment related to its historic accounting scandal dragged down final earnings number.
Guests: Richard Perks
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Original Broadcast: Share Radio Breakfast
Now you may have seen that the top singer of our times Ed Sheeran's settled a 16-million pound copyright claim over his hit Photograph. An agreement's been reached out of court. The song photograph was just a simple ballad inspired by taking a picture of his beloved. But Ed Sheeran may be regretting ever picking up that camera,
Guests: James Brydges
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Original Broadcast: Share Radio Breakfast
Toshiba has filed its delayed financial results, warning that the company's survival is at risk. "There are material events and conditions that raise substantial doubt about the company's ability to continue as a going concern," the company said in a statement. The electronics-to-construction giant reported a loss of 532bn yen (£3.8bn; $4.8bn) for April to December.
Guests: Dr Seijiro Takeshita
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Original Broadcast: The Share Radio Evening Show
To dissect today's inflation figures, Simon was joined by Pete Comley, inflation expert and author of 'Inflation Matters'
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Original Broadcast: The Share Radio Evening Show
It's time to talk politics. Today: G7 rejects fresh sanctions on Russia after deadly chemical attack; Labour has been on a small business charm offensive.
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Original Broadcast: The Share Radio Evening Show
Emerging Opportunities is the only show on your radio dedicated to global emerging markets. Today: why you should think about investing in Afghanistan.
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Original Broadcast: The Share Radio Evening Show
Today: political "known unknowns" in the European political scene this year could unleash market turmoil; and investing as a private individual can be a lonely occupation - but there are investment clubs and larger organisations which bring private investors together.
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Original Broadcast: Share Radio Afternoon
UK inflation stayed steady at 2.3% in March, following rises in recent months. The biggest month-on-month rises were in food, but the figure was held down by low air fares. Given that inflation is above the Bank of England's 2% target, does that mean that the Bank will want to act soon and raise rates? And was last summer's cut to 0.25% a mistake? Ed Bowsher was joined by Ruth Gregory, UK Economist at Capital Economics to discuss further.
Guests: Ruth Gregory
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Original Broadcast: Share Radio Afternoon
The pound has climbed a little on the same day that latest UK inflation data was released, showing consumer prices rose 2.3% in March, holding steady from February. To understand the latest currency market moves, Ed Bowsher spoke to Dennis de Jong, Managing Director at UFX.com.
Guests: Dennis De Jong
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The G7 has rejected Boris Johnson's call for further sanctions against Russia for its continued support of the Assad regime. It follows news that Theresa may and Donald Trump have agreed there is a 'window of opportunity' to put pressure on Russia to abandon Assad. To discuss the latest political news, Ed Bowsher was joined by John Rentoul, Chief Political Commentator at The Independent.
Guests: John Rentoul
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