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Gavin Oldham

Thought for the Week: Three Presumptions for re-thinking Politics

Gavin Oldham
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Thought for the Week

Thought for the Week: Three Presumptions for re-thinking Politics
England delivered a withering verdict on its ruling Conservative Party last week, but the motley spread of replacement parties plus low turnout revealed a population thoroughly disenchanted by politics. Democracy is calling for a fresh perspective, based on reason and logic. We need to draw inspiration from people like Thomas Jefferson who said, 'We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all are created equal, that they are endowed with certain unalienable rights, and that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.' Background music: 'Freedom' by Dan Lebowitz

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Georgie Frost

This Is Money: Mortgage rates are rising again - should we be worried?

Georgie Frost
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This is Money

This Is Money: Mortgage rates are rising again - should we be worried?
With not one but two mortgage spikes fresh in our minds, a flurry of rate rises have got home owners and potential buyers worried again. A bunch of major mortgage lenders raised their rates this week - and Santander did it twice. So, are we about to see another mortgage spike or is this just what brokers and lenders like to optimistically call a mere 're-pricing'? And what does this all mean if you need to remortgage soon or want to buy a home? Georgie Frost, Helen Crane and Simon lambert take a look at what's happening in the mortgage market, why rates are rising and whether the Federal Reserve flapping its wings on the other side of the world pushes up our homeowning costs. Plus, Simon explains why you may not want to put all of your savings into your pension as it might dent early retirement chances. The team look at how at the other end of the scale someone with a bigger pension than they need could pass it to their grandchildren. Helen details a worrying 'Crane on the Case' theft and how to protect yourself - and finally we discuss whether a passkey is the answer to our fraud fears.
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Helen Crane


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Motley Fool Money

Motley Fool Money: Starbucks Faces a Tall Order (1/5)

Motley Fool Money
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Motley Fool Show

Motley Fool Money: Starbucks Faces a Tall Order (1/5)
Customers are willing to pay up, as long as it’s convenient. Amazon’s e-commerce segment proves it, but at Starbucks long lines during peak periods have customers rethinking their orders. Asit Sharma and Dylan Lewis discuss — in the face of revenue declines and struggling comps, are Starbucks’ shares worth watching? Amazon’s eye-popping operating margin, fueled by strength in its ad business, the cloud, and cost-cutting measures. Then, 15 minutes in, the name of the game in food is innovation — Mary Long talks with food and beverage analyst David Henkes about McDonald’s new approach with CosMc’s. Companies discussed: SBUX, AMZN, MCD. Host - Dylan Lewis; Guests - Asit Sharma, Mary Long, David Henkes.
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Asit Sharma, Mary Long, David Henkes


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Motley Fool Money

Motley Fool Money: PayPal Turns Around (Slowly) (30/4)

Motley Fool Money
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Motley Fool Show

Motley Fool Money: PayPal Turns Around (Slowly) (30/4)
Alex Chriss is still early in his tenure as the CEO of PayPal, but the company’s turnaround is already showing green shoots. PayPal’s earnings and why a drop at a specialty insurance company could be a buying opportunity for investors. Then, 17 minutes in, what to do before you meet a financial advisor, and some questions to ask in an initial meeting. Companies discussed: PYPL, INTU, ZM, KNSL. Host - Ricky Mulvey; Guests - Matt Frankel, Alison Southwick, Robert Brokamp
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Matt Frankel, Alison Southwick, Robert Brokamp


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Adam Cox

The Hypnotist: Hypnosis for Overthinkers — The 'What If' Driver

Adam Cox
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The Hypnotist

The Hypnotist: Hypnosis for Overthinkers — The 'What If' Driver
Anxiety for the future can become a self-fulfilling prophecy: that's what's known as an 'anticipatory fear strategy'. It can hold you back and deny you opportunities. If those 'What If' thoughts could be entertaining, inspiring, they could give rise to useful ideas — turning 'Glass Half-Empty' into 'Glass Half-Full'.

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Simon Rose

The Financial Outlook for Personal Investors: A J Bell & Epwin

Simon Rose
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The Financial Outlook for Personal Investors

The Financial Outlook for Personal Investors: A J Bell & Epwin
Neil Shah of Edison Group highlights a couple of companies he thinks might interest private investors. Many will have dealt with broker A J Bell which Neil thinks is doing well, being the 2nd-biggest execution-only broker. They've grown market share by lowering their prices but, given the drive for people to take more control of their finances, he finds them relatively inexpensive. And, although hardly a sexy business, he likes Epwin, which largely makes products for building repair and maintenance, such as doors and windows. They are exceptionally well run and go from strength to strength, are on an undemanding valuation and yield almost 6%.
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Neil Shah


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Simon Rose

The Business of Film: Challengers, There's Still Tomorrow & 1927's The Cat And The Canary

Simon Rose
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The Business Of Film

The Business of Film: Challengers, There's Still Tomorrow & 1927's The Cat And The Canary
James Cameron-Wilson reports on a becalmed box office. New #1 is the tennis drama Challengers with Zendaya. Although a tennis fan, James became irritated by the cinematic pyrotechnics which got in the way of the drama. He was amazed to see the period-set black and white Italian drama There's Still Tomorrow – Italy's top film last year – released in 142 cinemas. An homage to neo-realist post-war Italian cinema about the role of women in a patriarchical society, he considers it a modern masterpiece, hard-hitting but still with heart, humour and warmth. He also loves the beautifully restored home release of 1927's silent film The Cat And The Canary, the hugely-influential precursor of all dark house comedy thrillers, which is also packed with glorious extras.
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James Cameron-Wilson


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Simon Rose

Gadgets & Gizmos: Superfood from thin air, anti-ageing drugs & 3D-printed houses

Simon Rose
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Gadgets and Gizmos

Gadgets & Gizmos: Superfood from thin air, anti-ageing drugs & 3D-printed houses
Steve Caplin enlightens Simon Rose as to the new protein superfood that can be made from thin air with little environmental impact. In California, human trials are starting on anti-ageing drugs. A lifebelt can be sent further when it's attached to a drone, but some of the grocery delivery companies are being closed down. Steve finds Portuguese 3D-printed houses very attractive. The famous can use AI for engaging with fans on Instagram. New plastic can biodegrade when mixed with compost. And the Dodo may make a comeback.
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Steve Caplin


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Simon Rose

The Bigger Picture: The SNP Leadership, OECD & UK growth & Labour and zero-hours contracts

Simon Rose
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The Bigger Picture

The Bigger Picture: The SNP Leadership, OECD & UK growth & Labour and zero-hours contracts
Political commentator Mike Indian discusses what will happen to the SNP after the resignation of Humza Yousaf. With devolution now 25 years old, he highlights the problems faced by all single-issue parties and believes it cannot defy gravity for much longer. He highlights the OECD report that the UK will be the worst-performing G7 economy next year, which should worry Labour as well as the Government. And he looks at Labour's apparent decision to abandon its pledge to ban zero-hours contracts.
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Mike Indian


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Gavin Oldham

Thought for the Week: The Illusion of Legacy

Gavin Oldham
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Thought for the Week

Thought for the Week: The Illusion of Legacy
Voyager-1's legacy includes greetings in 55 languages, 35 sounds from life on Earth (such as whale songs, laughter, etc.), 90 minutes of music including everything from Mozart and Bach to Chuck Berry and Blind Willie Johnson, all dating back to its launch in 1977. There are also 115 images of life on Earth and recorded greetings from then-US President Jimmy Carter (1924– ) and then-UN Secretary-General Kurt Waldheim (1918–2007). It would take about 70,000 years to reach the nearest star to our solar system. In contrast, most tombstones in British graveyards date from well before the Voyager-1 launch, but for most of them it's no longer possible to discern who they commemorate or when they were erected. Burial grounds occupy over 19,000 acres in England, but the legacy they seek to preserve is forgotten within a very small number of generations. Background music: 'Elegy' by Wayne Jones

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