Markets with Madison

 [VIDEO EPISODE ON YOUTUBE & SPOTIFY]  Energy developers are investing hundreds of millions into industrial-scale solar. This episode takes you behind one of the biggest projects underway See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 [VIDEO EPISODE ON YOUTUBE & SPOTIFY]   The trade war has begun with US President Donald Trump rolling out reciprocal tariffs – but the calculations are being questioned. How this move could impact the global economy & trade as we know it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 [VIDEO EPISODE ON YOUTUBE & SPOTIFY]   Canadian-listed OceanaGold’s global president & CEO explains its $1 billion investment to mine under New Zealand land, despite controversy and a high cost to get to it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 [VIDEO EPISODE ON YOUTUBE & SPOTIFY]   Snowflake co-founders Benoit Dageville & Thierry Cruanes explain why they quit Oracle to build a company that became the biggest software IPO in US tech history; and the one reason why they almost didn't do it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 [VIDEO EPISODE ON YOUTUBE & SPOTIFY]  Swiss investment bank UBS’ trading floor in Sydney turns over A$3 billion a day, making for a high pressure environment. This is the first time anyone has been allowed to film it in action. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 [VIDEO EPISODE ON YOUTUBE & SPOTIFY]  Pacific Equity Partners went on an A$5 billion business buying spree before Christmas. Its managing director explains the big opportunity ahead for private equity firms, from corporate carve-outs to sovereign wealth funds. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 [VIDEO EPISODE ON YOUTUBE & SPOTIFY]  This episode takes you inside one of the largest privately owned data centre operations in Australia and the story of how one entrepreneur built the A$17b business from nothing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 [VIDEO EPISODE ON YOUTUBE & SPOTIFY]  Australia’s bounce back in underway thanks to rate & tax cuts, but companies are still under pressure with profits normalising and investors proving tough to please. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 [VIDEO EPISODE ON YOUTUBE & SPOTIFY]  KiwiSaver funds have returned between 4-10% on average over 10 years. What investment opportunities are funds eyeing next, and should we expect fees to fall or rise as a result? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

[VIDEO EPISODE ON YOUTUBE & SPOTIFY]  Cybersecurity is a booming industry but not for good reason. The former head of the UK & Australia's National Cyber Security Centres discuss the threat to economies and how AI could worsen cyber warfare. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

[VIDEO EPISODE ON YOUTUBE ]  US tech behemoth Microsoft is the first hyperscaler to open a data centre in New Zealand and has acquired more land to expand. Its head of NZ explains if its bet is paying off, and how she got Satya Nadella on side. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

[VIDEO EPISODE ON YOUTUBE ] Some of our largest companies are cutting costs to survive as investors shatter their stock. Equities analyst Aaron Ibbotson assesses the earnings season damage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

[VIDEO EPISODE ON YOUTUBE ]Rate relief has arrived, ending two years of economic arrest. But banks may not pass on the cuts - Sean Keane explains why. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

[VIDEO EPISODE ON YOUTUBE ]Companies are raising hundreds of billions of dollars to achieve AI supremacy. PrimerAI founder Sean Gourley says it’s not just a tech trend – it’s the only way to deter war. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

[VIDEO EPISODE ON YOUTUBE ] On the outskirts of Hamilton, a 70-year-old business is building aircraft on a site once dedicated to the World War Two effort. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

[VIDEO EPISODE ON YOUTUBE & SPOTIFY]. Ross George started Direct Capital 30 years ago – it's since raised $1.7b to buy businesses such as AS Colour, Wet & Forget & Bayleys Real Estate. In this conversation he takes us inside the biggest deals and smashes myths of private equity investing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

[VIDEO EPISODE ON YOUTUBE & SPOTIFY]. The world is covered in conflict and investors may be too optimistic about the year ahead. Here’s what a wartime economy may look like in 2025. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Curiosity has brought us this far, but the journey is just beginning. Join me as we explore the latest trends, insights, and opportunities shaping the future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

[VIDEO EPISODE ON YOUTUBE & SPOTIFY]. Fonterra’s chief executive Miles Hurrell has turned the co-operative around. In this episode he discusses the dairy giant’s transformation, in the kitchen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

[VIDEO EPISODE ON YOUTUBE & SPOTIFY].Amazon’s global head of data centres explains every detail of their design – including how they’re powered and why nuclear is being considered. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

[VIDEO EPISODE ON YOUTUBE & SPOTIFY]. Competition for the best AI products is increasing as Amazon dropped more models to compete with Microsoft, Google and Meta’s AI labs. But why is it also investing in OpenAI's competitor Anthropic? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

[VIDEO EPISODE ON YOUTUBE & SPOTIFY]. This deep tech hub in Auckland is where entrepreneurs Sir Peter Beck and Sean Simpson started Nasdaq-listed companies. Now new ventures are underway with their guidance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

[VIDEO EPISODE ON YOUTUBE & SPOTIFY]. More than 400 million customers have visited Scentre Group’s Westfield shopping malls in Australia and New Zealand this year. Its chairwoman explains its winning formula. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

[VIDEO EPISODE ON YOUTUBE & SPOTIFY] The country’s largest gateway is replacing its 60-year-old domestic jet terminal. Is it an infrastructure play or a real economic boost? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

[VIDEO EPISODE ON YOUTUBE & SPOTIFY] OceanaGold wants to keep mining under conservation land on Waihi’s coastline to keep its operation going for another decade. Could controversy derail their investment? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.