Podcast Episodes

Inside the Biggest M&A (Sports) Deals: LA Lakers, Chelsea FC, ESPN & Franchising Rugby

Anthony, Stephen, and Silvia break down the $10 billion blockbuster sale of the LA Lakers. Why did the Buss family cash out after 40 years and what makes the Lakers the world’s most valuable sports f…

Published on 1 month, 4 weeks ago

What's Happening In Financial Markets Right Now (Trump, Geopolitics, US Stocks & Oil Prices)

Markets hit new highs this week, but under the hood, things are anything but settled. Anthony and Piers unpack the Nasdaq’s breakout, Nvidia’s relentless rally, and why a historic rebound might be mo…

Published on 2 months ago

How to Navigate Your Early Career in Finance (Sell-Side & Buy-Side)

In this episode, Anthony speaks with Wee Kii Teh, a Portfolio Manager at Allianz Global Investors, about the practical skills and mindset needed to succeed in a competitive finance career.Drawing on …

Published on 2 months ago

From Vibe Coding to Bank Battles: Cursor’s Meteoric Rise and Europe’s M&A Deal Drama

Anthony and Stephen explore how Cursor became the fastest-growing AI startup ever, from MIT roots to “vibe coding” hype and a $20 billion valuation in just 14 months.

Then, it’s boardroom drama in Spa…

Published on 2 months ago

Trailer: Market Maker

Welcome to Market Maker - the podcast that makes finance interesting and easy to understand for everyone.

Hosted by Anthony Cheung, Chief Content & Culture Officer at AmplifyME, each week he and a gue…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

What's Happening In Financial Markets Right Now (Fed, BoE & Geopolitics)

Markets have stayed calm so far this week, but central banks and geopolitics were anything but. Anthony and Piers break down the Fed’s muted meeting, the revised growth and inflation forecasts, and t…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

The Week in M&A: Disney Buys Hulu, Meta’s $15bn AI Bet & Billion-Dollar Chicken

From a $33 billion family tie-up at Toyota to Japan’s 400% surge in M&A activity, Anthony and Stephen break down the latest investment banking scorecard and why dealmakers are suddenly flocking East.…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

What Happened In Markets This Week: Oil's Spike, US CPI & US-China Trade Talks

Markets erupted this week as oil spiked 13% overnight following Israeli strikes on Iran. Anthony and Piers unpack what it all means from geopolitical shockwaves to the tactical chaos of trading durin…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Inside the Biggest PE & M&A Deals You Need to Know (KKR, Telegraph, Salesforce, Informatica)

From Wall Street’s wild recruiting arms race to the collapse of KKR’s £4bn Thames Water rescue, Anthony and Stephen unravel the biggest private equity stories shaping markets right now.

They unpack wh…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

The Trading Floor: What to Know Before Your Markets Interview

Piers Curran returns to break down the macro landscape as we head into the second half of 2025, just in time for interview season.

We unpack the three economic pillars: growth, inflation, and interes…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago