The Co-op Group has reported a £132 million loss in 2016, its first since 2013, after writing down the value of its stake in the bank. Plus, 3,000 could be at risk after Tesco announced changes in its opening hours. For all the major companies stories, Share Radio's Ed Bowsher was joined by Richard Hunter, Head of Research at Wilson King Investment Management.
Guests: Richard Hunter
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Original Broadcast: Share Radio Afternoon
Unilever has unveiled measures to boost investor support after the failed Kraft Heinz bid. Plus, the US Federal Reserve wants to start reducing the number of bonds on its balance sheet this year. For these and today's other economic news Share Radio's Ed Bowsher was joined by Jasper Lawler.
Guests: Jasper Lawler
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IG, the online trading platform, has teamed up with Blackrock to launch IG Smart Portfolios, a range of model investment portfolios. So, joining Nigel Cassidy to talk through the new 'Smart Portfolios', the do's and don'ts and the risks and opportunities when it comes to investing is Ian Peacock, Head of UK and Ireland at IG Group.
Guests: Ian Peacock
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John Timpson, the chairman of key cutter and shoe repair business Timpson, claims hiring good people is the key to a successful business. Timpson told delegates at Retail Week Live: “What’s absolutely essential is great people. I don’t want people who can fix shoes or cut keys; I want personality. You can’t put a spark into a grumpy cobbler,” he said. He joined Nigel Cassidy to discuss more.
Guests: John Timpson
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Original Broadcast: Share Radio Breakfast
According to a new PwC report, 61% of the UK financial services industry believe they could lose as much as 40% of their revenue to standalone FinTech firms. So, what can the financial services industry do to keep up with the ever-evolving fin-tech scene?
Guests: Steve Davies
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Original Broadcast: Share Radio Breakfast
Today, President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping will be meeting at Trump's Mar-a-lago resort in Florida to perhaps set the tone or one of the world’s most important bilateral relationships. So, what can we expect from the meeting and what does it mean for trade between the US and China?
Guests: David Kuo
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Original Broadcast: The Share Radio Evening Show
It's time to talk politics. Today: the EU Parliament has agreed a plan for Brexit negotiations; the UN Security Council has held an emergency meeting over the use of chemical weapons in Syria.
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Original Broadcast: The Share Radio Evening Show
This is In My Experience, where Share Radio's Simon Rose grapples with inspiring stories that shape careers. On today's programme, Simon is joined by Charlie Thuillier, founder of Oppo Ice Cream. In 2015, Oppo Ice Cream became the most over-funded offer ever on Seedrs. Returning to Seedrs in 2016, Oppo broke through its £150,000 target in 6 hours. Along the way, their journey took them to the studios of Dragon’s Den and now, Andy Murray is one of its many investors. For ShareRadio listeners head into http://www.oppoicecream.co.uk/storefinder/ and a £1 off voucher for a tub will pop up!
Guests: Charlie Thuillier
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Original Broadcast: Share Radio Morning
Georgie Frost is joined by food entrepreneurs Natasha Cooke and Lucy Pedder to discuss their latest venture- a restaurant that's bringing back traditional British cuisine- named Lupins.
Guests: Lucy Pedder,Natasha Cooke
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Original Broadcast: Share Radio Morning
This week Kantar Worldpanel released its latest grocery market figures revealing new highs for discount retailers Aldi and Lidl whilst many of the big established firms struggle. For consumers inflation seems to be taking a toll with food prices up 2.3% and expected to rise. To talk through the findings Share Radio's Tom Hill spoke to Head of Retail and Consumer Insight Fraser McKevitt.
Guests: Tom Hill,Fraser McKevitt
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