Original Broadcast: The Bigger Picture
Political commentator Mike Inidan discusses the return of David Cameron to front-line politics, considering it Rishi Sunak's last throw of the dice and an attempt at damage limitation. With a quarter of Labour MPs rebelling against Keir Starmer, Mike feels that the left wing of the party will hold him to ransom and cause havoc in the next Parliament, assuming Labour are victorious. And he looks at the Rwandan court verdict which drags the courts into politics once more and shows the PM to be weak.
Guests: Mike Indian
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Original Broadcast: Thought for the Week
A warm welcome back for David, now Lord, Cameron. Let's put the years of struggling in the wake of Brexit behind us, and look forward to a new global perspective in which Britain acts as a catalyst in bringing the world together. What better place to start than by setting out plans for strengthening the democratic legitimacy and authority of the United Nations, with a new perspective on long-term governance which fully addresses the challenges of conflict, climate change and inequality. Background music: 'Master of the Feast' by Kevin MacLeod (licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Image source: Wikipedia
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Original Broadcast: This is Money
We all know pensions are important but most of us rarely engage with them. Yet, with a little bit of time and effort, you can get your work pension working as hard as possible for you - and at some point in the future you will be very glad you did so. Georgie Frost, Lee Boyce and Simon Lambert talk pensions: why you should start early, the reason that it involves free money, how to invest for a richer retirement many years down the line and much more. Also on the agenda, what happens if you get stuck in a mortgage with your ex, why is Lee so annoyed at a sneaky insurance tax that swiftly adds up, and can M&S's sales and share price resurgence continue? And finally, listen to the end if you want to find out where Lee buys his socks and Georgie gets her underwear.
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The fond expectancy of venture capital has turned into the hard facts of private equity. Ricky Mulvey and Bill Mann discuss Uber's focus on adjusted earnings, WeWork filing Chapter 11 bankruptcy, and the knock on effects, and economic takeaways from Bill's trip to Africa. Plus, 14 minutes in, Robert Brokamp and Alison Southwick check in on how Americans are saving. Companies discussed: UBER, WE. Hosts - Ricky Mulvey, Alison Southwick; Guests - Bill Mann, Robert Brokamp
Guests: Bill Mann,Robert Brokamp
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Original Broadcast: Motley Fool Show
With Treasury yields high, what will it take to get Berkshire Hathaway off the sidelines and back into the market? Matt Frankel and Deidre Woollard discuss Berkshire Hathaway’s massive pile of cash, if the NAR lawsuit damages Berkshire’s real estate prospects, and why it has been a good year for insurance. Plus, 22 minutes in, Mary Long and David Meier explore the big cybersecurity opportunity facing Palo Alto Networks. Companies discussed: BAM, BRK.A, BRK.B, PANW, Z, ZG, RDFN. Host - Deidre Woollard; Guests - Matt Frankel, Mary Long, David Meier
Guests: Matt Frankel,Mary Long,David Meier
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A feeling of irritation or annoyance is more often than not linked to an emotional trigger: something or someone which provokes a sudden change of mood. This episode helps you to develop different psychological and emotional strategies to reduce that prospect, by diluting the impact of those emotions. In their place, it encourages a positive and optimistic mindset through which you can defuse that trigger of exasperation.
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Original Broadcast: Modern Mindset
Adam Cox is in conversation with Kirsty Anderson, M&G Wealth's Pension & Saving Specialist. They delve into the findings of a recent M&G Wealth-commissioned report that underscores a noticeable decrease in households engaging in financial discussions. The conversation revolves around the crucial financial topic’s families should be addressing, emphasising the significance of having these conversations at the present moment. Kirsty sheds light on the barriers hindering open discussions about finances within families and offers valuable tips on fostering openness among loved ones regarding money matters. https://www.mandg.com/
Guests: Kirsty Anderson
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Adam Cox is joined by Matt Dronfield from Debt Free Advice to discuss the charity's pop-up advice centres throughout the capital, offering practical money tips as part of Talk Money Week. They delve into the current debt crisis in the UK, discussing its scale and the key contributing factors. Matt also sheds light on Talk Money Week's purpose and guides individuals on where to seek help if they are concerned about their financial situation. https://debtfreeadvice.com/
Guests: Matt Dronfield
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Original Broadcast: The Business Of Film
James Cameron-Wilson laments a box office down 44% with no new films other than high school sex comedy Bottoms. He was unimpressed by Apple TV's Fingernails with Jesse Buckley, a sci-fi romance he found weird without being funny or moving. He was, however, a fan of Disney+'s Quiz Lady, an enjoyable farce with Awkwafina, Sandra Oh & Will Ferrell which he thought great fun. He was most taken, however, by the beautifully-restored release of the 1929 Pandora's Box, starring Louise Brooks. This masterpiece of German expressionist cinema is held by many to be one of the most influential films ever made. Despite its age, James found it very modern in outlook, with some wonderful extras on the disc.
Guests: James Cameron-Wilson
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Original Broadcast: The Financial Outlook for Personal Investors
Three years on from Pfizer Monday, when Pfizer and BioNTech announced a Covid vaccine, Russ Mould of A J Bell looks at how different the investment world is now. Commodities have outperformed equities which have outperformed bonds, with Bitcoin doing best of all as investors search for a store of value that won't be affected by central banks. While both drugs companies' shares are lower than 3 years ago, the FTSE has outperformed the Nasdaq Composite. Are we now in a permanently different decade and have growth stocks had their day in favour of value?
Guests: James Cameron-Wilson
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