The Modern Investor
A weekly podcast for modern retail investors trying to make sense of increasingly complex markets. Each episode, Finimize CEO Carl Hazeley sits down with world-class investors and experts to explain the forces shaping your money. It is brought to you by Finimize, an investing research platform designed for everyday investors. The show aims to provide clear, practical insights to help you navigate financial markets with more confidence.
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Research Drops: Is Anthropic Really Worth $2 Trillion?
Anthropic is preparing for what could become the biggest IPO in history, with a rumoured valuation of around $2 trillion. The question for investors is whether the business can actually grow into a price tag that large. In today's episode, we’re sharing another preview of Research Drops – investment research normally available exclusively to Finimize Pro members.Finimize analyst Russell Burns
Market Open: Could Bond Yields Pop The AI Bubble?
Bond yields are climbing to levels not seen in decades. That matters well beyond the bond market – particularly when so much of the US economy is riding on an AI investment boom.This week on Market Open, Finimize CEO Carl Hazeley joins Reda to unpack what’s driving the sell-off in government bonds, why inflation and mounting debt are making investors nervous, and how higher borrowing costs could p
Market Open: Is Nvidia…Too Cheap? And America's $40 Trillion Problem
Nvidia just delivered another huge quarter, with revenue growth expected to accelerate next year. Yet after everything that’s happened to the stock, its valuation is starting to look surprisingly modest.This week on Market Open, Reda and Russ digest Nvidia’s latest numbers, and discuss whether some of its biggest beneficiaries might actually be cheap.They also turn to America’s growing debt proble
Research Drops: Finding The Winners In China’s AI Race
China is spending roughly one dollar on AI for every eight spent by America. But for investors, having less money to spend doesn’t necessarily mean fewer opportunities.In the second week of our summer hiatus, we’re giving you another preview of Research Drops – investment research normally available exclusively to Finimize Pro members.Finimize analyst Theodora Lee Joseph looks beyond China’s bigge
Research Drops: How To Get Better At Being Wrong In Investing
The best investors aren’t always the ones making the smartest calls. Sometimes, they’re simply the ones making fewer costly mistakes.Today we’re doing something a little different: giving you a taste of Research Drops - investment research normally available exclusively to Finimize Pro members.Inspired by Barry Ritholtz’s How Not To Invest, our Head of Content Reda Farran looks at the bad ideas, b
Market Open: AI Might Be Propping Up the US Economy
For years, the American consumer has been the reliable engine of the US economy. Right now, though, some of the most important spending is happening somewhere else entirely.In this week's episode of Market Open, Reda and Russ chew through the vast sums flowing into data centers and compute, why Wall Street is finding new ways to finance it, and how long today's extraordinary demand can c
Market Open: What Really Caused the AI Sell-Off?
Markets rebounded quickly last week. But beneath the recovery are some bigger questions about leverage, valuations, and where the AI trade goes next.This week on Market Open, Reda and Russ unpack what's really driven the recent sell-off - from a highly leveraged hedge fund to renewed questions around AI spending and market valuations.Plus, they run through the latest Big Tech earnings, why bo
Why The Best Companies Stay Private, w/ Ben Black, Founder & CIO Of Powerlaw Corp
Some of the world's most valuable companies are staying private for longer than ever. So by the time they reach the stock market, have everyday investors already missed the biggest opportunity?In today's episode, Reda's joined by Ben Black, Co-founder of Akkadian Ventures and CIO of Powerlaw Corp, to get to brass tacks about how private markets are changing, and what that means for
Market Open: AI's Biggest Winners Could Be Changing
Is the AI trade entering a new phase?In this week's episode of Market Open, Reda and Russell unpack another eventful week for markets. They discuss SK Hynix's record-breaking US listing, why some investors are starting to question whether AI stocks have run too far, and what the latest moves in memory chips could mean for the companies building the next generation of AI.In this episode:W
Market Open: The Inflation Problem Isn't Over
Inflation may have slipped from the headlines, but is it really behind us?This week on Market Open, Reda and Russell explore why inflation could prove more persistent than investors expect - even before this year's Middle East conflict. They also turn to one of the biggest shifts happening inside the AI boom: why memory chip makers are gaining pricing power, what it means for the hyperscalers
Market Open: Is Everything Becoming an AI Trade?
Introducing Market Open: a new weekly show from The Modern Investor. Each week, Finimize analysts Reda Farran and Russell Burns chew over the biggest stories in markets, what they mean for investors, and what they're watching in the week ahead.In todays episode....Why AI is increasingly driving every corner of financial marketsSpaceX's latest AI deals and what they mean for the companySo
Is Crypto A Safe Haven? w/ Chris Bendiksen, Bitcoin Research Lead (Coinshares)
Is Bitcoin digital gold, a risk asset, or something entirely different?In the first episode of The Modern Investor Podcast, Finimize CEO Carl Hazeley sits down with Chris Bendiksen, Head of Bitcoin Research at CoinShares, to unpack one of the most debated assets in modern investing.They discuss Bitcoin's fundamentals, whether it can act as a safe haven during periods of market turbulence, as
2024’s Lessons & 2025’s Biggest Opportunities: Finimize Analyst Roundtable
After some too much turkey and an unfamiliar chocolate dessert, the Finimize analysts huddled in the studio for a chance to talk markets. They went around the room, sharing their big takeaways, the events that surprised them, and the things they see just ahead for this quarter-century year. They also dished about the trends and risks that they see mostly flying under the radar. Try Finimize ProSub
Generation: Margaret Jobling (Natwest) | Marketing That Actually Drives Revenue
Brought to you by our sister podcast, Generation (Spotify) (Apple Podcasts).Time and time again, marketers get stuck in the same dilemma. How do I really show ROI for my marketing spend? Today, Max is joined by Natwest CMO Margaret Jobling, who shares her powerful blueprint for maximizing ROI through a balance of brand building, performance, and experimentation. With a career spanning iconic brand
Generation: Nils Leonard (Uncommon) | Building Brands People Actually Wish Existed
Brought to you by our sister podcast, Generation (Spotify) (Apple Podcasts).Imagine being handed a million pounds to develop a groundbreaking idea—but you can’t get your client to see its value. Is it their fault? Or does the responsibility fall on how you tell the story? Today, Max sits down with Nils Leonard, co-founder of one of the hottest creative agencies on the planet, Uncommon.Nils has led
Blue Whale Growth Fund’s Stephen Yiu Reveals Why He’s Buying Nvidia And Selling Microsoft
Subscribe to our daily financial news show, The Finimize Daily Brief (Spotify), The Finimize Daily Brief (Apple Podcasts). It’d be easy to think about Microsoft and Nvidia in the same way. But the two AI stock darlings have more that separates them than unites them. In today’s Podcast, Stephen Yiu – the CIO of Blue Whale Growth Fund – chats with Carl about what sets the two tech giants apart.Partn
Generation: The Secrets Behind Great Product Leadership, With Adam Nash (Wealthfront, Daffy, Linkedin, Dropbox)
Brought to you by our sister podcast, Generation (Spotify) (Apple Podcasts).Adam Nash is one of the most influential leaders in fintech. As the former President and CEO of Wealthfront, he scaled assets under management from $100 million to over $4 billion. He's also held pivotal roles at top Silicon Valley companies like Apple, eBay, LinkedIn, and Dropbox. Right now, Adam's leading his l
Generation: Ex-UBS CMO Johan Jervøe: Why Your Brand Needs Emotion To Truly Build Trust
Brought to you by our sister podcast, Generation (Spotify) (Apple Podcasts).Unlock the secrets of exceptional marketing with Johan Jervøe, former CMO of UBS and Intel. Max and Johan discuss the power of customer insight, how to leverage celebrity endorsements, the art of crafting campaigns that really resonate, and much more.Partner with us: https://business.finimize.com/Subscribe To the Finimize
Personal Finance Roundtable: Finimize Analysts, On Smart Money Moves For 2024
Subscribe to our daily financial news show, The Finimize Daily Brief (Spotify), The Finimize Daily Brief (Apple Podcasts). On today's episode, Carl and the gang dive into the fundamentals of personal finance. They explore essential topics like how much cash you should really hold, and how to use it, pensions, fixing mortgage rates, and balancing risk and return in your retirement planning. He
The Man Who's Tracked Warren Buffett For 40 Years, On The Real Reason Behind His Big Stock Sell-Off
Subscribe to our daily financial news show, The Finimize Daily Brief (Spotify), The Finimize Daily Brief (Apple Podcasts).No one knows Warren Buffett like David Kass: the finance professor's been tracking the Oracle’s every move since the 1980s. He sat down with our show's producer, Guy Gardener, to explain what he thinks about Buffett's latest stock moves – and what he might do nex
Generation: Inside iShares' $2 Trillion Growth: Ex-BlackRock's Alex Craddock's CMO Masterclass
Brought to you by our sister podcast, Generation (Spotify) (Apple Podcasts).Discover what it takes to be a top-tier CMO with Citi's Alex Craddock. From transforming the iShares brand to leading game-changing campaigns, Craddock shares his secrets on mastering data, technology, and business growth. Get insider tips on leadership, mentorship, and crafting bold, visionary marketing strategies. P
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Sree Kochugovindan, Senior Economist At Abrdn, On 2024’s Cruel Summer
If you were hoping for some stable predictability in the markets, well, 2024 might not be your year. Sree Kochugovindan, senior research economist at abrdn, has been watching the recent blast higher in volatility. She sat down with Carl recently and discussed how interest rate decisions from the world’s big central banks (especially in the US and Japan) have driven a lot of the market’s swings. Bu
The Finimize Analysts Spill Their Midyear Investing Views
The Finimize analyst team get together for a mid-year hurrah. They checked in on how their 2024 predictions have played out so far, and what they’re expecting for the rest of the year. Hear from Stéphane Renevier, Reda Farran, Theodora Lee Joseph, and Russell Burns – hosted by Carl Hazeley. They’ll make some fresh predictions, share what they’ve learned, and exchange some witty banter (maybe. You
The US Created Fewer Jobs Than Expected, And Nvidia Rival Cerebras Filed For An IPO
Brought to you by our daily financial news show - subscribe here: The Finimize Daily Brief (Spotify), The Finimize Daily Brief (Apple Podcasts).US jobs data suggested that the country is starting to strain under high interest rates, while Nvidia challenger Cerebras filed for an IPO.Today’s stories:The US Created Fewer Jobs Than Expected, And Unemployment Ticked Up TooChip Designer And Nvidia Riva
Apple Reported Record Revenues, Amazon's Stock Tumbled, And The Bank Of England Cut Interest Rates
Apple and Amazon both showed investors how they fared last quarter, but their adequate performances failed to earn them credit. After four years of interest rates moving only one way, the Bank of England finally dropped rates.Today’s stories:Adequate Results From Apple And Amazon Weren’t Enough To Get Investors ExcitedAfter Four Years, The Bank Of England Finally Trimmed Interest RatesTry Finimize
The Finimize Daily Brief: Meta Reported Stronger Than Expected Sales, And The Bank Of Japan Raised Its Benchmark Interest Rate
The Bank of Japan raised its benchmark interest rate to the highest point since 2008, and Meta reported stronger-than-expected sales for last quarter.Today’s stories:Surf’s Up For Meta: The Firm Reported Stronger Sales Than ExpectedThe Bank Of Japan Raised Interest Rates For Just The Second Time Since 2007Try Finimize Premium
Generation: Harness The Power Of NPS, With Ex-State Street CMO Hannah Grove
You’ve probably heard of the Net Promoter Score, or NPS. But on this episode of the Generation Podcast, Hannah Grove - ex-State-Street CMO and now board member at abrdn - is going to show you how to harness it. She sat down with Max to discuss how Hannah transformed State Street as a marketeer, why NPS should be a CMO’s number 1 metric, and why it’s so hard to create great content in-house. Partne
Trump Vs. Harris: What The US Election Could Mean For Markets
Geopolitics and macroeconomics have never been so intertwined, so Paul Diggle, chief economist at abrdn shared his analysis covering different scenarios for the US presidential election and the potential market impact of each outcome. Paul also discussed why he likes the look of corporate bonds right now, why he’s warming up to real estate after avoiding it for a while, and what he makes of the US
The Finimize Daily Brief: Bill Ackman Slashed His New Fund’s Target, And The Latest US Inflation Data Looks Promising
Brought to you by our daily financial news show - subscribe here: The Finimize Daily Brief (Spotify), The Finimize Daily Brief (Apple Podcasts). Finfluencer Bill Ackman slashed the target size for his brand-new fund, while the latest look at inflation hinted that the US could achieve a soft landing.Today’s stories:Bill Ackman Slashed The Target Size For His New Fund By A MileThe Fed’s Trusted In
The Finimize Daily Brief: The US Economy Grew Faster Than Expected, And AI Jitters Sent Markets Into A Tailspin
Brought to you by our daily financial news show - subscribe here: The Finimize Daily Brief (Spotify), The Finimize Daily Brief (Apple Podcasts).US economic growth cruised at a faster-than-expected pace, while an AI selloff stoked wider worries about the Big Tech-driven stock market.Today’s stories:The US Economy Grew At A Surprisingly Snappy Pace Last QuarterAI Jitters Sent Markets The World Over
The Finimize Daily Brief: European Firms Are Struggling With Slow Chinese Demand, And British Business Activity Is Looking Brighter
Brought to you by our daily financial news show - subscribe here: The Finimize Daily Brief (Spotify), The Finimize Daily Brief (Apple Podcasts). European firms are facing a dismal quarter as demand from China slows, while business activity in Britain showed it’s making a comeback.Today’s stories:European Firms Are Looking Glum As Demand From China SlowsThe Clouds Might Finally Be Parting For The
The Finimize Daily Brief: Alphabet Beat Expectations, And Ether Spot ETFs Just Launched
Brought to you by our daily financial news show - subscribe here: The Finimize Daily Brief (Spotify), The Finimize Daily Brief (Apple Podcasts). Alphabet delivered an expectation-beating – yet slightly ho-hum – quarterly update, while ether spot ETFs started trading in the US.Today’s stories:Alphabet Spelled Out Better-Than-Expected ResultsIn A Big Step For Crypto, The First Spot Ether ETFs Just
The Finimize Daily Brief: Warren Buffett Sold Bank Of America Stock, And Elliott Management Picked Up A Stake In Starbucks
Brought to you by our daily financial news show - subscribe here: The Finimize Daily Brief (Spotify), The Finimize Daily Brief (Apple Podcasts).Warren Buffett cashed in some Bank of America stock, while activist fund Elliott Management ordered up a serving of Starbucks.Today’s stories:Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Gave Its Bank of America Stake A TrimActivist Fund Elliott Management Picked
The Finimize Daily Brief: CrowdStrike Sparked A Massive Global Tech Outage, And OpenAI Buddied Up To Broadcom
Brought to you by our daily financial news show - subscribe here: The Finimize Daily Brief (Spotify), The Finimize Daily Brief (Apple Podcasts). A swing and the biggest of misses for CrowdStrike led to global IT chaos, while OpenAI cozied up to Broadcom for a fresh supply chain connection.Today’s stories:Cybersecurity Firm CrowdStrike Struck Out, Sparking A Huge Global Tech OutageOpenAI’s Chattin
The Finimize Daily Brief: Shipping Troubles And Tariff Threats Could Stoke Global Inflation, And TSMC Unveiled Strong AI-Powered Results
Brought to you by our daily financial news show - subscribe here: The Finimize Daily Brief (Spotify), The Finimize Daily Brief (Apple Podcasts). Global shipping troubles and threats of fresh tariffs revived old worries about inflation, while chipmaker TSMC unveiled its AI-powered results.Today’s stories:Global Shipping Troubles And Tariff Threats Could Cause Waves For InflationThe Chips Are Up Fo
The Finimize Daily Brief: ASML’s Stock Fell Despite Strong Results, And The Russell 2000 Had Its Best Streak In Years
Brought to you by our daily financial news show - subscribe here: The Finimize Daily Brief (Spotify), The Finimize Daily Brief (Apple Podcasts). ASML reported strong results, but geopolitical tensions threatened to cloud its outlook, while the Russell 2000 index notched its best five-day streak since 2020.Today’s stories: ASML’s Strong Results Were Overshadowed By Potential Trade RestrictionsSmal
The Finimize Daily Brief: Bank Of America And Morgan Stanley Beat Expectations, And Saudi Arabia Is Struggling To See Its Plans Through
Brought to you by our daily financial news show - subscribe here: The Finimize Daily Brief (Spotify), The Finimize Daily Brief (Apple Podcasts). Morgan Stanley and Bank of America posted better-than-expected updates – and while Saudi Arabia has big plans, they’re proving tricky to pull off.Today’s stories: Both Bank Of America And Morgan Stanley Released Expectation-Beating ResultsSaudi Arabia’s
Robinhood’s Steph Guild, On Meme Stocks, The “Roaring Kitty”, And The Rise Of The Retail Investor
DIY traders have grown up a lot since that first wild GameStop ride. Steph Guild, Senior Director of Investment Strategy at Robinhood tells the tale, plus the surprising things those investors want and need from their trading tools now.Listen in the Finimize app, or wherever you get your podcasts.Partner with us: https://business.finimize.com/Subscribe To Finimize Newsletter: https://finimize.com/
The Finimize Daily Brief: Google May Possibly Buy Cybersecurity Firm Wiz, And China’s Economy Dragged In Disappointing Numbers
Brought to you by our daily financial news show - subscribe here: The Finimize Daily Brief (Spotify), The Finimize Daily Brief (Apple Podcasts).Google is reportedly in talks to buy cybersecurity firm Wiz for $23 billion, while China’s slow economic growth is causing waves in the luxury market.Today’s stories: Google’s Parent Alphabet Could Buy Cybersecurity Firm Wiz For $23 BillionChina’s Economy
The Finimize Daily Brief: JPMorgan Chase Crushed Expectations, And Analysts Are Optimistic About This Earnings Season
Brought to you by our daily financial news show - subscribe here: The Finimize Daily Brief (Spotify), The Finimize Daily Brief (Apple Podcasts).JPMorgan Chase and Citigroup announced blowout second-quarter earnings, while analysts are more optimistic than usual about US companies this earnings season.Today’s stories: JPMorgan Chase Came Out Swinging With Results That Crushed ExpectationsAnalysts
The Finimize Daily Brief: Retail Investors Are Optimistic, And Professional Investors Are Worried About Round-The-Clock Trading
Brought to you by our daily financial news show - subscribe here: The Finimize Daily Brief (Spotify), The Finimize Daily Brief (Apple Podcasts).Fresh data showed retail investors are the most optimistic they’ve ever been, while professional investors are concerned about round-the-clock retail trading.Today’s stories: According To The Modern Investor Pulse, Retail Investors Are Very Optimistic Rig
The Finimize Daily Brief: Microsoft And Apple Stepped Away From OpenAI, And China Inched Closer To Deflation
Brought to you by our daily financial news show - subscribe here: The Finimize Daily Brief (Spotify), The Finimize Daily Brief (Apple Podcasts).Microsoft and Apple put space between themselves and OpenAI, while China inched closer to deflation – a worrying sign for the world's second-biggest economy.Today’s stories: Microsoft Ditched Its Board Seat At OpenAI, And Apple’s Stepping Away TooChi
The Finimize Daily Brief: User Growth At X Was Slow Last Quarter, And Passive Funds Are Beating Active Ones This Year
Brought to you by our daily financial news show - subscribe here: The Finimize Daily Brief (Spotify), The Finimize Daily Brief (Apple Podcasts). There weren’t many new users to count over at X (formerly Twitter) last quarter, while most active funds have fallen short of beating the S&P 500 this year.Today’s stories: New Users Were Few And Far Between At X (Formerly Twitter) Last QuarterSlow A
The Finimize Daily Brief: Global Temperatures Breached A Climate Threshold, And France Is In Political Deadlock
Brought to you by our daily financial news show - subscribe here: The Finimize Daily Brief (Spotify), The Finimize Daily Brief (Apple Podcasts). Global temperatures breached a key climate threshold for a full year, while the French government’s in deadlock after a surprise win for the left.Today’s stories: Global Temperatures Breached A Key Climate Threshold For A Full YearAfter An Unexpected Tur
The Finimize Daily Brief: The Labour Party Won The UK Election, And The US Added More Jobs Than Expected
Brought to you by our daily financial news show - subscribe here: The Finimize Daily Brief (Spotify), The Finimize Daily Brief (Apple Podcasts). The Labour Party won the UK election by a landslide, while the US created 206,000 jobs in June – more than expected.Today’s stories: The Labour Party Won In The UK, Creating A (More Stable) Majority GovernmentThe US Added More Jobs Than Expected, But Tha
The Finimize Daily Brief: Tesla Turned A Corner With The Help Of AI, And Japanese Wages Are Set To Rise
Brought to you by our daily financial news show - subscribe here: The Finimize Daily Brief (Spotify), The Finimize Daily Brief (Apple Podcasts).Tesla turned the corner, and AI was in the driver’s seat, while Japan’s wages are set to rise at their highest rate in more than 30 years.Today’s stories: Investors Are Paying Attention To Tesla Again, And That’s Partly Thanks To AIJapan’s Trade Unions Ju
The Finimize Daily Brief: Revolut Made A Record Profit, Tech Firms Went Nuclear To Power AI
Brought to you by our daily financial news show - subscribe here: The Finimize Daily Brief (Spotify), The Finimize Daily Brief (Apple Podcasts). Revolut's new legion of customers helped the fintech make a record-breaking profit, while tech companies are turning to nuclear energy to satisfy the power demands of AI.Today’s stories: Revolut Flashed A Record Profit, Thanks To Higher Interest Rat
The Daily Brief: The “Roaring Kitty” Disclosed A New Stake, And China’s Economic Data Disappointed
Brought to you by our daily financial news show - subscribe here: The Finimize Daily Brief (Spotify), The Finimize Daily Brief (Apple Podcasts). Keith Gill, a.k.a. “Roaring Kitty”, caused more ruptures in the stock market, while China's patchy stats showed exactly why its stock rally ran out of puff.Today’s stories: The “Roaring Kitty” Chowed Down On Pet Food Retailer Chewy’s StockChina’s Man
The Finimize Daily Brief: Nike’s Stock Plunged After A Disappointing Forecast, And US Inflation Came In Close To Target
Nike dropped a dull full-year forecast and investors went running, while US inflation came in close to target – but that didn’t change rate cut expectations.Today’s stories: Nike’s Stock Plunged After The Sportswear Giant Released A Dreary ForecastUS Inflation Is Getting Closer And Closer To Toeing The Fed’s LineTry Finimize Premium
The Finimize Daily Brief: SpaceX’s Latest Offer Could See Its Valuation Soar, And Micron Posted Better-Than-Expected Results
SpaceX could become the world’s second-highest-valued private company, while US chip giant Micron announced better-than-expected results.Today’s stories: SpaceX Could Become The World’s Second-Highest-Valued Private CompanyMicron Beat Expectations, But Investors Still Ditched The American Chipmaker’s StockTry Finimize Premium
The Finimize Daily Brief: Novo Nordisk's Wegovy Got The Green Light In China, And Denmark Approved A Carbon Tax On Agriculture
Brought to you by our daily financial news show - subscribe here: The Finimize Daily Brief (Spotify), The Finimize Daily Brief (Apple Podcasts).China approved Novo Nordisk's weight-loss wonder drug Wegovy, while Denmark approved the world’s first carbon tax on agriculture.Today’s stories: Novo Nordisk Got The Green Light In China For Its Weight-Loss Drug WegovyDenmark Just Approved The World’
The Finimize Daily Brief: Airbus Lowered Its Profit Outlook, And The EU Charged Apple And Microsoft
Brought to you by our daily financial news show - subscribe here: The Finimize Daily Brief (Spotify), The Finimize Daily Brief (Apple Podcasts).Airbus lowered its profit outlook for the year, while Apple and Microsoft were charged under the EU’s new Digital Markets Act.Today’s stories: Airbus Lowered Its Profit Outlook After Lingering Supply Chain KinksApple And Microsoft Have Been Caught In The E
The Finimize Daily Brief: Apple Might Collaborate With Meta, And Copper Prices Have Started To Fall
Brought to you by our daily financial news show - subscribe here: The Finimize Daily Brief (Spotify), The Finimize Daily Brief (Apple Podcasts).Apple and Meta seemingly put the past behind them to talk about collaborating, while copper prices are starting to fall from their record highs.Today’s stories: Apple Could Integrate One Of Meta’s AI Models Into Its ProductsCopper Prices Have Started To Fa
Generation: How Revolut Grew To Its First 10 Million Customers, With Chad West, Their First Marketing Hire
Brought to you by our sister show, Generation (Spotify), Generation (Apple Podcasts).Chad West knows how to grow a fintech firm: he led marketing at Revolut for nearly five years, as its user base hit 10 million. Now, he advises other early-stage CMOs and serves as the marketing VP at crypto platform Argent. Today, he’s sitting down with Max to talk about fintech growth.Partner with us: https://bu
Generation: How AI Will Transform Fintech Innovation, With Lex Sokolin Of Generative Ventures
Brought to you by our sister show, Generation (Spotify), Generation (Apple Podcasts).So much of what gets labeled as “corporate innovation” is just old ideas in vaguely new wrappers. On today’s Generation Podcast, Max talks to Lex Sokolin, an entrepreneur and economist who understands the difference. He’s at the forefront of the next generation of financial services, so you won’t want to miss this
The Finimize Daily Brief: Revolut’s Share Sale Could Value It At $40 Billion, Birth Rates In OECD Countries Are Falling
Brought to you by our daily financial news show - subscribe here: The Finimize Daily Brief (Spotify), The Finimize Daily Brief (Apple Podcasts).Revolut is aiming for a valuation of over $40 billion, while birth rates in industrialized economies have more than halved since 1960.Today’s stories: Revolut’s Share Sale Could Value The Fintech Company At Over $40 BillionBirth Rates In OECD Countries Ha
The Finimize Daily Brief: The Bank Of England Held Interest Rates Steady, The European Central Bank Cautioned Over Heavy Debt
Subscribe to our daily financial news show, The Finimize Daily Brief (Spotify), The Finimize Daily Brief (Apple Podcasts). The Bank of England kept interest rates unchanged, while soaring debt in the European Union added drama to a volatile market.Today’s stories: The Bank Of England Held Interest Rates Steady For The Seventh Time In A RowThe European Central Bank Cautioned Its Member Countries Ov
The Finimize Daily Brief: UK Inflation Came In On Target, US Carmaker Fisker Filed For Bankruptcy
Brought to you by our daily financial news show, The Finimize Daily Brief (Spotify), The Finimize Daily Brief (Apple Podcasts). The UK beat the US and eurozone to inflation coming in on target, while American carmaker Fisker filed for bankruptcy.Today’s stories: British Inflation Came In Bang On Target For The First Time In Three YearsAnother EV Maker Bites The Dust: American Firm Fisker Filed For
The Finimize Daily Brief: A Major Tech ETF Is Set To Load Up On Nvidia, The S&P 500 Broke Another Record
Brought to you by our daily financial news show, The Finimize Daily Brief (Spotify), The Finimize Daily Brief (Apple Podcasts). A major tech ETF is set to load up on Nvidia, at the expense of Apple, while the S&P 500 broke yet another record.Today’s stories: One Of The World’s Most Prominent Tech ETFs Looks Set To Load Up On NvidiaThe S&P 500 Broke Yet Another Record, But Opinions Are Mixe
The Finimize Daily Brief: The US Is Attracting A Third Of Global Capital, Paris Is No Longer Europe’s Biggest Stock Market
Brought to you by our daily financial news show, The Finimize Daily Brief (Spotify), The Finimize Daily Brief (Apple Podcasts).One in every three global investment dollars is landing in the US, while political turmoil cost Paris its crown as Europe’s biggest stock market.Today’s stories: One In Every Three Global Investment Dollars Is Landing In The USParis Lost Its Title As Europe’s Biggest Stock
Haig Bathgate, Atomos’s Head Of Investing, On How AI Is Changing Markets
In this episode, Carl and Haig talk about the AI revolution and the unique approach that Atomos is taking in the discretionary fund manager space. Plus, Carl gets Haig to share his first and best investments, and the qualities that make a successful investor and leader. Listen in the Finimize app, or wherever you get your podcasts.Partner with us: https://business.finimize.com/Subscribe To Finimiz
The Finimize Daily Brief: “Roaring Kitty” Changed Up His GameStop Play, US Corporate Cash Piles Swelled To A Record $4.1 Trillion Last Quarter
Brought to you by our new daily financial news show, The Finimize Daily Brief (Spotify), The Finimize Daily Brief (Apple Podcasts). Keith Gill, a.k.a. “Roaring Kitty”, changed up his GameStop play, meanwhile US corporate cash piles swelled to a record $4.1 trillion last quarter, giving companies plenty of ammoToday’s stories: Looks Like “Roaring Kitty” Now Holds Around Nine Million GameStop Shares
The Finimize Daily Brief: Europe Hit Chinese EVs With New Tariffs, The Eurozone’s Industrial Output Dipped
Brought to you by our daily financial news show, The Finimize Daily Brief (Spotify), The Finimize Daily Brief (Apple Podcasts). Europe announced fresh tariffs on Chinese EVs, while the latest dip in the eurozone’s industrial sector suggested a fragile recovery.Today’s stories: The European Union Announced Fresh Tariffs On Chinese EVsIndustrial Output In The Eurozone Dipped, But The Region’s Stocks
The Finimize Daily Brief: The Fed Signaled Just One Rate Cut This Year, The World Bank Lifted Its Global Outlook
Brought to you by our daily financial news show, The Finimize Daily Brief (Spotify), The Finimize Daily Brief (Apple Podcasts). The Fed signaled that investors might have to wait longer for a rate cut, while the World Bank hiked its forecast for the global economy.Today’s stories: The Fed Signaled That There Might Be Just One Rate Cut This YearThe World Bank Lifted Its Global Growth Outlook For Th
The Finimize Daily Brief: Apple Launched Its Own AI System, Activist Investor Elliott Took A Stake In Southwest
Brought to you by our new daily financial news show, The Finimize Daily Brief (Spotify), The Finimize Daily Brief (Apple Podcasts). Apple revealed its very own AI system for the first time, while Elliott Investment Management snapped up shares in Southwest Airlines.Today’s stories: Apple Launched Its Own AI System To Compete With (Artificially) Intelligent RivalsActivist Fund Elliott Management Pu
The Finimize Daily Brief: The S&P 500 Shuffled Its Deck, Insurers Braced For A Tough Hurricane Season
Today's episode is brought to you by our new daily financial news show, The Finimize Daily Brief (Spotify), The Finimize Daily Brief (Apple Podcasts). The S&P 500 is reshuffling, adding private investment and software firms, while insurers are using bonds to brace for a tough hurricane season.Today’s stories: The S&P 500 Is Booting Out The Old And Bringing In The NewInsurers Are Batte
The Finimize Daily Brief: The US Added More Jobs Than Expected, Nvidia Split Its Stock Ten To One
The US added more jobs than expected in May, while Nvidia investors have more shares each after the firm’s ten-to-one stock split.Today’s stories: The US Economy Beat Job Expectations Again, But More Might Not Be MerrierNvidia Investors Have Ten Times As Many Shares Each After The Firm’s Stock SplitTry Finimize Premium
The Finimize Daily Brief: The ECB Cut Interest Rates, The NBA Looks Set To Score Three Deals
The ECB cut interest rates for the first time since 2019, while the NBA is reportedly close to sealing media rights deals worth $76 billion.Today’s stories: The ECB Took A Step Toward Lower Interest Rates, With Its First Trim Since 2019The NBA Could Score A Three-Pointer, Negotiating Deals With Multiple NetworksTry Finimize Premium
The Finimize Daily Brief: Elliott Management Is Targeting SoftBank, China’s Risking Even More Tariffs
Brought to you by our daily financial news show, The Finimize Daily Brief (Spotify), The Finimize Daily Brief (Apple Podcasts). Activist hedge fund Elliott Investment Management targeted SoftBank, while China’s exporting spree might have sparked another round of tariffs.Today’s stories:Activist Investor Elliott Management Wants To Whip SoftBank Into ShapeChina’s Exporters Have Branched Out Beyond
Introducing...The Finimize Daily Brief
Today's episode is brought to you by our new daily financial news show, The Finimize Daily Brief (Spotify), The Finimize Daily Brief (Apple Podcasts). Get everything you need to know about the day's biggest financial stories and trends, in five minutes or less, plus a regular Q+A with our world-class team of analysts. Episodes out Tues-Sat.On today's show, India’s stocks stumbled
Generation: How To Build A Product Customers Crave, With Wealthfront's Dave Myszewski, Engineer On The Original iPhone
Brought to you by our sister show, Generation.Dave Myszewski knows what it feels like to build a product that delivers exponential growth – and that’s shaped how he leads a team. On today’s Generation Podcast, Max sits down with the legendary fintech product builder.Partner with us: https://business.finimize.com/Subscribe To Finimize Newsletter: https://finimize.com/Max Rothery: https://www.linked
Fidelity’s Jurrien Timmer, On Inflation And Why 3% Is The New 2%
The Federal Reserve’s 2% inflation target is just gravity: it’s a sure force, something the investing world simply takes for granted. But, Fidelity Investments’s Jurrien Timmer believes that force is about to change: “Three is the new two in terms of inflation. And by some metrics, if you take longer-term measures of inflation, we’re closer to three and a half”. Timmer is director of global macro
SEI’s Jim Smigiel On The Market’s Three (And Only Three) Magnificent Stocks
If you’re counting up “magnificent” stocks and you get to seven, SEI’s Jim Smigiel says you might want to check your arithmetic. At most, there are three. Jim dropped by the Finimize studio recently to chat with our own Carl Hazeley about those much-touted stocks, why passive investing’s glory days are behind us, and why a good investor is humble, self-aware, diversified, and paranoid. Listen in t
Generation: Daniel Garrett, CEO of Farewill, On How He Built A Successful Brand In The 'Death Industry'
Today we're bringing you the latest episode from our sister-show at Finimize, Generation.It's an achievement to build a disruptive, innovative startup in any industry. It's another entirely to build it in one that revolves around a subject no-one wants to talk about: death. But that's exactly what today's guest Dan Garrett - founder and CEO of will-writing company Farewil
Generation: Dan Hegarty, On Making Your Brand “Unignorable”
Today's episode is from our sister show here at Finimize, Generation . The financial services industry is going through a seismic change - the great wealth transition - that means modern retail investors are more important than ever before. That's why Max Rothery, VP of Community at Finimize is on a mission to meet some of the smartest minds changing how financial services engage with m
Introducing...The Generation Podcast
Today's show is a special guest episode brought to you by our new sister show here at Finimize, Generation. The great wealth transition is coming. And if you’re a leader in financial services, you need to be ready to navigate the seismic change that’s already happening in our industry. That's why Max Rothery, VP of Community at Finimize is on a mission to meet some of the smartest minds
Stock Pickers Academy’s Founder Demystifies Investing, Using His Advanced Playbook
Every day is a school day. And when you get a chance to hear from the founder of an investing community, Debodun Osekita, you’re going to want to sit at the front of the class. (You may even want to take notes.) Debodun talks about why he founded Stock Pickers Academy and what it means to begin an investing journey. He then breaks down his investment processes: how he screens for opportunities, wh
Morgan Stanley, On How To Find Emerging Market Wins (And Sidestep Everything Else)
For a long time, the phrase “emerging market investing” pretty much meant investing in China. But that’s not the case anymore – not by a long shot. Now, the focus has shifted to places like India and Saudi Arabia. And other opportunities and challenges are coming into view across the emerging market landscape too. Amy Oldenburg, the head of emerging market equity at Morgan Stanley, dropped by the
Cathie Wood’s Investing Record Is Legendary: Here’s What She’s Watching For 2024
AI and tech were the story in 2023: they lifted the Nasdaq to a 43% gain – one of the index’s best years this century. So, at the end of the year, we invited (none other than) Cathie Wood, the founder and CEO of Ark Invest, back to the studio to sit down with Finimize CEO Maximillian Rofagha. Wood is a legend in tech investing, and launched ARK with the sole purpose of focusing on disruptive innov
