Oil prices are falling again today as the market waits for US inventory data to come through this afternoon. But early estimates indicate it'll be far above analysts' expectations - at around 11 million extra barrels. Sean Cronin, editor at Argus Media, joined Glen Goodman for more on this story.
Company news: Rio Tinto, GlaxoSmithKline, Dunelm and more
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Share Radio Afternoon
Earnings were out for miners Rio Tinto, pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline and home furnishings retailer Dunelm, while there are reports that L’Oréal is considering the sale of The Body Shop as it reviews operations. Chris Bailey founder of Financialorbit.com joined Share Radio's Glen Goodman for these and more of the day's company news.
How are UK investors viewing the US markets under President Trump?
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The Share Radio Evening Show
Are UK investors still keen in stocks over the Atlantic now that Donald Trump has taken position as US President?
Share Radio's Michael Considine put the question to Kully Samra, Managing Director at Charles Schwab when they caught up earlier.
Why are tech companies so valuable? Matt Cox reports.
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The Share Radio Evening Show
Snap Inc - the owner of Snapchat - has caused quite a stir after the company has been valued at up to $25bil in an IPO filing. Snap is aiming to raise around $3bil in an initial public offering, expected in March. It would make it one of the largest US tech IPOs in years, but some disagree with the valuation.
Indeed, Snap Inc said it "may never achieve or maintain profitability"; so why are tech companies so valuable, and have such investor appeal?
Share Radio's Matt Cox put the question to Adrian Lowcock, Investment Director at Architas.