Original Broadcast: The Share Radio Evening Show
Share Radio's Simon Rose brings you Market Wrap, a roundup of what's been happening in the businesses of Britain and the world. To help put the day's events in context, Simon was joined by Share Radio's Senior Analyst Ed Bowsher. On today's show: Snap, the owner of the messaging app Snapchat, has set its valuation as high as $22.2bn ahead of imminent stock market listing; aerospace and defence firm Cobham's 5th profit warning in less than two years; electrical power generation company Drax's full year results and more.
Guests: Ed Bowsher
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Original Broadcast: The Share Radio Evening Show
This is "The Investment Trust Show", brought to you in association with Henderson Global Investors. Each week we explore the main features, factors and developments affecting investment trusts. This week we looked at a couple of income-related topics connected to investment trusts. Share Radio's Simon Rose was joined by Dice McCairn, Editor WhichInvestmentTrust.com, as well as Share Radio's senior analyst Ed Bowsher.
Guests: Dick McCairn,Ed Bowsher
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Original Broadcast: Share Radio Morning
Each week we're joined by an author to talk us through the ideas and background to their book. This time Sue Dougan was joined by entrepreneur Edwina Dunn to discuss her book "The Female Lead" which showcases 60 of the world's most accomplished women.
Guests: Edwina Dunn
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Original Broadcast: Share Radio Afternoon
During a joint press-conference with Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Donald Trump appeared to have reversed from the long-held "two state solution" for the Israel-Palestinian conflict. Yossi Mekelberg, an Associate Fellow in the Middle East and North Africa Programme at Chatham House, joined Share Radio's Ed Bowsher to discuss.
Guests: Yossi Mekelberg
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Original Broadcast: Share Radio Afternoon
Talks between Peugeot and General Motors's Vauxhall that could lead to a merger of the two car manufacturer companies might put up to 4500 jobs at risk. Brexit also threatens General Motor's operations in Britain. David Bailey, Professor of Industry at Aston University joined Share Radio's Ed Bowsher to discuss.
Guests: Professor David Bailey
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Original Broadcast: Share Radio Afternoon
Greg Hands, the Minister of State for International Trade, might become the first member of government to withdraw support from Speaker of the House of Commons, John Bercow after his Trump's comments. This could boost the chances of James Duddridge's no-confidence motion against the Speaker. To discuss this and other political news, Share Radio's Ed Bowsher was joined by Robert Colvile, Editor of CapX.
Guests: Robert Colvile
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The company behind messaging app Snapchat, Snap Inc, has brought in its valuation target at $19.5bn to $22.2bn - big numbers but still lower than the $25bn hoped for in initial documents. And shares in defence business Cobham have crashed 20% today while profits at drug company Shire have soared 60%. Richard Hunter, head of research at Wilson King Investment Management, went through this and the day's need-to-know company stories with Share Radio's Ed Bowsher.
Guests: Richard Hunter
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Global stocks have continued their climb, outdoing previous record highs in 2015, but the FTSE 100 has retreated in early trading. Are markets too high now? Rachel Winter, senior investment manager at stockbroker Killik & Co, joined Share Radio's senior analyst Ed Bowsher to discuss this and the day's top economic stories.
Guests: Rachel Winter
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Original Broadcast: Share Radio Morning
Have you ever thought about starting your own business but had no idea where to start? Sue gets tips and advice from Carl Reader, AKA The Startup Coach, and business owner David Tovey, who's the author of Principled Selling.
Guests: Carl Reader,David Tovey
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Original Broadcast: Share Radio Morning
Could social media help support those suffering from mental illness? According to the charity Mind the problem is particularly bad in rural areas where isolation prevents many speaking about their problems and seeking help. In response, the mental health group has created its own social network called Elefriends to allow users to connect and share experiences. To explain more about the role of technology in treating mental illness Sue was joined by Aimee Gee from Mind.
Guests: Aimee Gee
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