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We tell the hidden stories of the objects around you. Bananas, trainers, AirPods - they all reveal something about the modern world. Our hope is you’ll never look at stuff the same again. Hosted by Ed... more
FAQs about Stuff Matters with Ed Conway:How many episodes does Stuff Matters with Ed Conway have?The podcast currently has 594 episodes available.
February 20, 2024Football finances, Barclays and infrastructure investmentOn today's episode, Ian King speaks to the former chief operating officer at Barclays to discuss the bank's latest results.He also discusses finances in football's Premier League with our city editor, Mark Kleinman.And Ian chats about the need for more investment in infrastructure to achieve the UK's net zero targets....more16minPlay
February 19, 2024A crackdown on fire and rehire, Currys takeover, and Wizz Air.Ian King speaks to the business minister Kevin Hollinrake following new plans to crack down on companies that fire and rehire workers on less favourable terms. He's also discussing Currys as shares surge after a Chinese e-commerce giant is confirmed as the latest would-be buyer.Plus - the Managing director of Wizz Air is on as the company grows its fleet to 200, claiming its new aircraft makes it the youngest in Europe....more18minPlay
February 08, 2024Travel money, artificial intelligence and the green economyOn today's episode, Ian King speaks to the UK Sustainable Finance and Investment Association, after a u-turn by Labour on its main environmental policy.He also discusses how artificial intelligence can help finance firms become more efficient.And Ian chats to Richard Wazacz from the international currency giant Travelex about its latest results....more19minPlay
February 07, 2024Housing, jewellery and wind turbinesOn today's episode, Ian King speaks to the chief executive of Pandora about the jewellery firm's latest results.He also discusses a merger between housebuilder Barratt Developments and its smaller rival Redrow.And the Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering's been awarded to two pioneers of wind power - Ian chats to the chairman of the foundation about green energy....more19minPlay
February 06, 2024Retail sales, venture funding and cyber attacksOn today's episode, Ian King speaks to the British Retail Consortium about their latest figures showing the state of retail sales in the UK.He also discusses venture funding with Hector Mason, a partner at Episode 1 Ventures.And with cyber-attacks becoming more common, Ian chats to Jeetu Patel from tech firm Cisco about how firms are staying safe online....more16minPlay
February 05, 2024Fashion, the tourist tax, and European investmentOn today's episode, Ian King speaks to fashion designer Sir Paul Smith about plans for a so-called tourist tax.He also discusses Kurt Geiger's latest results with chief executive Neil Clifford.And European investors have the highest return expectations for the UK - Ian chats to Chris Brett from CBRE....more19minPlay
February 02, 2024Water bills, a chemical giant's demerger, and electric boat racingEmma Crosby fills in for Ian King on today's podcast. Emma is joined by David Henderson, the chief executive of Water UK, which represents the water companies, to talk about a rise in water bills. Dr Ilham Kadri, the chief executive of Syensqo - who was formerly the head of Solvay - discusses the chemical giants demerger.And chief executive at E1, Rodi Basso, speaks about the launch of the electric raceboat championship this weekend....more21minPlay
February 01, 2024Interest rates, Polestar without Volvo, and Phoneix Group overachievesIan speaks with Sky's Economics and Data Editor, Ed Conway, about the The Bank of England saying inflation could ease to its 2% target within a few months - despite it keeping interest rates on hold again at 5.25%. Swedish carmaker Volvo said today it will stop providing funding to its electric vehicle start-up Polestar - we discuss this with Jim Rowan, Chief Executive of Volvo Cars.And, Andy Briggs, Chief Executive of Phoenix Group - the UK's biggest long term savings and retirement business, talks to Ian about it hitting their 2025 target for new business cash generation two years early....more21minPlay
January 31, 2024Microsoft, weight loss drug sales, and GSK profits surgeIn today's episode, Ian King speaks with Dan Ives - managing director of the brokerage and advisory firm Wedbush Securities - to discuss Microsoft's revenues and AI.Ian Johnston, global pharmaceutical correspondent at the Financial Times, discuses sales of popular weight loss drug 'Wegvoy', made by Novo Nordisk - as they say their sales almost quadrupled last year.And, Ian discusses GSK's operating profit of £8.8billion for 2023 with strong selling medicines including its HIV and shingles medication....more9minPlay
January 30, 2024Grocery price inflation, shares of Diageo fall, and HSBC is finedFigures show grocery price inflation continued to fall this month, but at a slower pace than in December, Ian is joined by Fraser McKevitt - Head of retail & consumer insight at Kantar. He also speaks to Debra Crew - the Chief Executive of spirits company Diageo - after a drop in its sales and profits. Plus, HSBC is hit with £57m fine by the Bank of England over deposit protection....more18minPlay
FAQs about Stuff Matters with Ed Conway:How many episodes does Stuff Matters with Ed Conway have?The podcast currently has 594 episodes available.