Episode Details

Before we get into the absolute avalanche of finance and investing news, Soph cracks open a margarita for moral support and the girls have a quick catch-up on nerves, public speaking and… boyfriends. Then it’s straight into the investing news: are billionaires selling shares actually a market crash warning, or just rich people doing rich people things? They break down Buffett’s cash pile, founder stock sales, and the ethics of investing in companies whose leaders are getting a bit too cosy with politics. Plus: the Australian Open pay dispute, China’s record trade surplus and what it could mean for global trade, and a quick check-in on luxury stocks. We also introduce our new “techspert” segment with Nat, explaining the tech behind major events and why AI research (especially China’s) is a bigger deal than most people realise. And to finish: Elon Musk suing OpenAI and Microsoft for $134B, and Soho House’s latest financial wobble.

Watch our previous episode with Natalie Piucco: https://youtu.be/kQ3dKKSFbWI?si=mHObEuOvfYK6JlGc

WTF does that mean? A guide to all the jargony bits:

Founder Stock Sale – A founder cashing out some shares. Not necessarily drama.
Market Crash – Shares drop hard, everyone screams.
Trade Surplus – Country sells more than it buys.
Trade Deficit – Country buys more than it sells.
Tariffs – Extra tax on imports. Price goes up.
Ethical Investing – Investing, but with a conscience.
Revenue Share – Who gets what cut of the money.
Prize Pool – Total winnings up for grabs.
AI Research – The nerdy work that powers AI.
Not-For-Profit – Made for the mission, not profit.
For-Profit – Made to make money (and returns).
Going Private – Company leaves the stock market spotlight.

Credits:

Hosts: Victoria Harris & Sophie Hallwright

Producer & Editor: Emily Rigby

Social & Digital Manager: Lucy Munro

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