Month: June 2023

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Motley Fool Money - Deal or No Deal?

Regulators are taking a hard look at acquisitions for Adobe, MIcrosoft, and Amazon. And that might be a good thing for Adobe and Activision shareholders. 

(00:21) Emily Flippen and Matt Argersinger discuss:

- Why more rate hikes are on the way. - How housing’s impact on inflation probably won’t slow down any time soon. - Why Activision and Adobe shareholders might not want their company’s proposed acquisitions to go through. 

(19:11) Deidre Woollard spoke with Atif Qadir, the founder of proptech company Commonplace, about how issues at regional banks affect real estate, and whether empty office space can really be turned into apartments. 

(31:16) Emily and Matt break down two ideas on their radar: Spotify and Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF.

Stocks discussed: ADBE, AMZN, IRBT, MSFT, ATVI, SPOT, SCHD

Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Emily Flippen, Matt Argersinger, Deidre Woolard, Atif Qadir Engineer: Dan Boyd

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CrowdScience - Human v machine

Please note: This is a shorter version than the original podcast. A longer version is available here - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/w3ct3j6y.

Humans can walk for miles, solve problems and form complex relationships using the energy provided by daily meals. That is a lot of output for a fairly modest input. Listener Charlotte from the UK wants to know: how efficient are humans? How do they compare to cars, other animals and even to each other?

Presenter Marnie Chesterton pits her energetic self against everything from cars to rabbits to find out how she shapes up.

Marnie also explores whether humans are born equal when it comes to fuel efficiency. Does the energy from one banana get converted into the same amount of movement from person to person? Marnie gets on a treadmill to find out how efficient she really is. With contributors from Herman Pontzer, Duke University, Rhona Pearce, Loughborough University and Christian Gammelgaard Olesen from Wolturnus wheelchair manufacturing company.

Presenter: Marnie Chesterton Producer: Caroline Steel Editor: Richard Collings Production co-ordinator: Jonathan Harris

(Image: Illustration of an airplane, a red car and a female wheel chair user. Credits: Getty Images)

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CoinDesk Podcast Network - MARKETS DAILY: Crypto Update | What the UK’s Looming Mortgage Crisis Reveals About Global Monetary Policy

A look at UK mortgages, IMF updates and more top headlines.

Today's Stories: 

Stubborn UK Inflation Triggers a Mortgage Crisis for Millions

Jeremy Hunt, Banks Agree Repossession Pause to Slow UK Mortgage Pain

Crypto Ban May Not Be Best Approach to Balance Risk, Demand: IMF

Crypto Custody Firm BitGo Cancels Acquisition of Rival Prime Trust   

Prime Trust Has 'Shortfall of Customer Funds,' Nevada Regulator Says

Alameda Seeks Return of $700M Paid to 'Super Networkers' for Celebrity, Political Access      

Markets Links: 

BRN00 | Brent Crude Oil Continuous Contract Overview | MarketWatch 

Matrixport's Bitcoin Greed & Fear Index Surpasses 90%, Suggests Bull Breather Ahead

This episode was hosted by Adam B. Levine. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.

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CoinDesk Podcast Network - SPECIAL REPORT: Bitcoin Hits One-Year High, Soars Past $31.3K

The largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization has been surging this week after three financial services giants filed applications for spot bitcoin ETFs.

"Bitcoin Hits One-Year High, Soars Past $31.3K"

This episode used Wondercraft Voice AI. Original reporting by James Rubin.

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Stuff They Don't Want You To Know - Should Any Books Be Banned?

Should any books be banned? In recent years, the US has again wrestled with the concept of banning books -- in other words, controlling access to information. In tonight's episode, Ben, Matt and Noel explore the conundrums and conspiracies involved, ultimately asking: Who should be able to ban information? Who should control education, and why do so many powerful people spend so much time arguing about it?

They don't want you to read our book.: https://static.macmillan.com/static/fib/stuff-you-should-read/

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Focus on Africa - The gangs terrorising Mogadishu

We focus on Ciyaal Weero, the Mogadishu gangs terrorising residents of Somalia's capital. They emerged in outlying districts of the city in late 2021, and have been using extreme violence to rob and extort people.

Plus, we speak to the lawyer who represented the family of a Nigerian man who died whilst being restrained by police in Switzerland in 2018, after all of the officers in question were acquitted over his death.

And we catch up with South Africa’s Nandi Madida to talk about how she’s using her radio show to promote African artists.