Trading Thoughts' Podcast

S3E3: In the main topic of the show (14:12) Pearse, Eoin and Paddy (calling in from Munich) discuss the Coronavirus outbreak gripping financial markets. We look at the on-the-ground disruption from the outbreak in APAC and EMEA, the equity turmoil and how FICC are shaping up with the situation deteriorating by the day. Also in the news, the guys react to Bob Iger stepping down as Disney CEO and the bleak outlook for Jack Dorsey at Twitter.

S3E2: In the news Pearse, Conor and Richard explore Sinn Fein's rise, Netherlands's crackdown on illegal cannabis and China getting involved with HS2. In the headline topic (19:50) the guys analyse the recent financial scandals at Manchester City FC and Saracens, discussing the merits, applications and implications of Financial Doping. 

S3E1: The guys crunch 15 years of FBI data to answer one simple question: how much do you need to steal for a bank robbery to be a smart choice? In the news: Trump Impeachment, Davos and the Coronavirus are all discussed. 

Pearse is joined by Ciaran and Eoin to put the lottery under the microscope. With the recent Euromillions jackpot, the team ask the question: can you buy the lottery? As well as this we look at the best and worst places to win the jackpot and some of the extracurricular activities of the Irish Lotto. 

S2E9: Dublin is in the middle of a property crisis - we compare the city with the rest of Ireland, and its Global counterparts from Vancouver to Munich and London to Longford. Pearse, Conor and Ciaran also look at Nike, Libra (Facebook) and Dyson in the news-round.  

S2E8: Pearse welcomes Ciaran and Conor to analyse the razor competitive streaming industry. We look at the strategic positioning of Netflix and Amazon Prime Video, while also looking ahead to Disney+ and more. 

S2E7: Pearse is joined by Paddy and Eoghan to investigate the safety of deposits with digital banks, and what some of the old boys of banking are doing to counter the Fintech Era. 

Also in the news: We look at the developments in the EU case against Apple, the latest Rogue Trader in Singapore and market movements.

Ciaran welcomes Pearse and Conor to reflect on their Bachelor of Commerce Degree. We look to give the new undergraduates some of the lessons we took from the degree, including our best moments, societies to join, easy A's and much more. 

S2E6: Turning to the dark side: Pearse and Co. explore the seedy underbelly of the black markets for: Alcohol, Prescription Medication and Cigarettes. Touching stories, stats and figures from home and abroad. Also in the news we look at the muted WeWork IPO, a new alcohol free liquor company and much, much more.

S2E5: Paddy rejoins the show to talk all things investment crowdfunding. What are the best platforms and is it a viable route into the world of Angel investing? Also in the news: we preview the big Apple event this year and examine the current climate for corporate in Hong Kong.