Commercial Awareness with Watson’s Daily business and financial news

In this episode, Duncan and I talk about Johnson & Johnson’s single-shot vaccine that looks like it’s nearing approval and what’s going on with vaccine passports.

In this episode, Duncan and I talk about the possibility of a major Tesla recall and a small British company that is turning vaccines into pills!

In this episode, Duncan and I talk about how German car makers are overtaking (!) Tesla and how last week’s events in America could hasten the Big Tech debate as pressure grows from both Republicans and Democrats...

In this episode, Jerry and I reflect on some of the rather dramatic events that happened this week!

In this episode, Duncan and I discuss the prospects for Bitcoin and the potential impact of China’s pursuit of all things Jack Ma at the moment...

In this episode, Duncan and I discuss the real reasons behind yesterday’s Capitol debacle and how the conduct of Twitter and Facebook gives more ammo to critics of Big Tech...

In this episode, Duncan and I talk about how Foxconn (famous for assembling iPhones) has its eye on The Next Big Thing. We also talk about Twitter and why Big Tech companies are continuing to make more moves in podcasting.

In this FIRST episode of 2021, Duncan and I talk about the differences in the office and residential property markets as well as why Quibi’s content might be good for Roku

In this episode, Ralph and I do a SWOT analysis (!) on SWOT, Porter’s 5 Forces and PESTLE. We also come up with an acronym of our own to help you in interviews!

In this final wrap of the year, I talk with Jerry about Brexit, Bitcoin, coronavirus developments, M&A and IPO action, UK property trends and regulatory tightening in Big Tech...(recorded on Friday 18th Dec)

In this episode - the LAST ONE OF THIS SERIES IN 2020 - Lauren and I talked about Mike Ashley walking away from Mulberry and how the decimated businesses of SSP (which owns Upper Crust and Ritazza) and WH Smith might benefit when people return to the office in decent numbers...

In today’s episode, Lauren and I talk about the impact of the government’s new guidelines on content and whether Reddit/Dubsmash is a good combination...

In this episode, Lauren and I talk about Sky’s new deal with Amazon Prime Video and Electronics Arts gatecrashing deal with Codemasters...

In this episode, Jerry and I take a look back at a VERY eventful week in business and finance!

In this episode, Duncan and I talk about Airbnb’s prospects in light of its incredible market debut as well as Disney’s plans for the future...

In this episode, Duncan and I talk about what DoorDash’s stellar debut means for Airbnb’s IPO later today and what the future might hold. We then talk about the implication of Just Eat’s decision to offer some of its employees hourly rates

In this episode, Duncan and I talk about the future of department stores and high streets as well as Felixstowe problems highlighting supply chain challenges

In this episode, Duncan and I talk about the implications of Goldman Sach’s decision to take complete control of its China operations and what the effects might be of the UK government’s decision to do an overhaul of gambling rules that haven’t been updated for 15 years!

In this episode, Duncan and I chat about Trump’s designs on the 2024 presidency and how Burger King and Wendy’s are creating a frenzy in a country that doesn’t eat much of/any pork and/or beef!

In this episode I give you a quick rundown of some of the week’s major developments in the business world and financial markets. I’m all by myself on this episode 😩 but we should be back to normal again next week 👍

In this episode, Bianca and I talk about what could happen with Chinese companies trading on US markets and how the coronavirus vaccine will be distributed

In this episode, Bianca and I talk about the Salesforce/Slack combo (plus how it could be EVEN BETTER if Zoom could get involved!) as well as what’s going on on the high street and what needs to be done to ensure its survival. We then briefly talk about chicken-themed pop-up business opportunities...

In this episode, Bianca and I talk about the disaster at Debenhams, GM’s retreat from its proposed venture with Nikola and - most shocking of all - the results of an audit of the contents of a tin of Quality Street!

In this episode, Bianca and I talk about whether the momentum in esports will be sustainable and how the UK’s more stringent ban on Huawei will affect 5G rollout

In this episode, Jerry and I talk about how a Salesforce/Slack combo might give Microsoft a run for its money and what the implications are of Rishi Sunak’s latest measures...