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Big-time institutions are jumping into newly-approved Bitcoin spot ETFs, and that could create trouble for some of the bigger players in crypto. Jason Moser and Matt Argersinger discuss why there’s so much cash sitting on the sidelines right now, and why it may or may not work back into the market, Blackrock and Fidelity getting in on the newly available Bitcoin spot ETFs, and how they could create problems for Coinbase, and earnings updates from industry leaders Prologis, Taiwan Semiconductor, Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs. Then, 19 minutes in, best-selling Author Dan Pink takes ideas from his books and applies them to the modern topics of AI, employee motivation, and what the modern office is really for in an increasingly hybrid world. Finally, 32 minutes in, Jason and Matt break down two stocks on their radar: Globus Medical and RPM International. Stocks discussed: IBIT, FBTC, COIN, PYPL, PLD, TSMC, MS, GS, RPM, GMED. Host - Dylan Lewis; Guests - Jason Moser, Matt Argersinger, Dan Pink, Shannon Jones

Ricky Mulvey caught up with Jules van Binsbergen, a finance professor at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School, to talk about market sentiment, savings goals, and how to prepare for periods with lower rates of return. They also discuss disconnects between the real economy and financial markets, whether the US stock market is merely a “lucky survivor”, and the dangers of institutional thinking – in investing and academia. Tickers discussed: NOK, BTC. Host - Ricky Mulvey; Guest - Jules van Binsbergen

Adam Cox is joined by Rob Sherry and Katie Smith, the Co-founders of The Jump Digital School, to explore the potential for a lucrative and fulfilling career in the tech industry, emphasising its accessibility to individuals regardless of their current skill level or background. The discussion delves into the feasibility of individuals without existing digital skills becoming successful software developers and the diverse career paths that retrained individuals may pursue. The trio also sheds light on optimal approaches to learning software development and outlines the qualifications one might consider pursuing to advance their career in the field. https://www.thejump.tech/

Excess intake over Christmas and the New Year often leads to constraint in January, but how best to exercise self-control? Adam Cox helps to temper that urge to overeat by resorting to a technique called 'Neuro-Linguistic Programming', through which those compulsions can be collapsed as a result of switching them to a disassociated third person.

You may have heard recently that it's possible to use ETFs to invest in crypto-currency: but what are ETFs? They're a cheap and simple way to invest in markets. Trouble is, there are more than two thousand listed on the London market alone. So how do you pick the right ones for you and your circumstances? In a '[Big Call' programme originally broadcast on 1st February 2019, Ed Bowsher gets tips on how to do it from two experts in ETF selection: Oliver Smith from IG Smart Portfolios and Hoshang Daronga from Copia Capital.

Time is the scarce resource in human lives, and technology in its various forms swallows a lot of it for many of us. When its absorption into our lives becomes almost a habit or an addiction, it can cause us to miss opportunities and it can impact our character and even our identity. Whether it's gaming, social media or other online activity that turns you on, the emotional appeal is generally that instant gratification which pulls us away from experiencing real life and relationships. If you're concerned about being drawn into this trap of gaming and virtual experience, this episode could help you restore balance into your life. Originally broadcast on 4th February 2023

Actor Natalie Grady explores the ingredients that make a good story become a timeless classic with David Ricardo Pearce, who is now on stage in the West End as Harry Potter. This programme was originally broadcast on 12 February 2015.

The UK sub-postmasters' scandal is not just an issue for politicians: it deeply questions the quality and integrity of corporate governance, auditors and the legal profession: for example, surely The Law Society should have monitored the quantum of convictions and cried 'wolf'? The huge quantum of unclaimed adult-owned Child Trust Funds is a similar massive injustice for young people from disadvantaged and low-income backgrounds. Politicians, account providers and regulators need to take urgent action to tackle the £2 billion challenge: however, The Share Foundation is crying 'wolf' in this case — but will people listen? Background music: 'Missing Persons' by Jeremy Blake

After a good year for Premium Bonds when the only way was up for the prize fund rate, savers got a blow this week as a cut arrived. The prize fund rate is being cut to 4.4% from 4.65%. That edges the average return - which you may or may not get - from Premium Bonds further below the best savings deals, so should you save instead? Or would many Premium Bond holders be better off investing? Georgie Frost, Lee Boyce and Simon Lambert discuss whether Premium Bonds stack up. Plus, as the US securities regulator approves bitcoin ETFs, is the price now headed for $200,000 as some suggest, or could this be enticing more naive investors into the volatile world of crypto that's been dogged by fraud? Later, Lee reveals his car insurance woes - and shares tips on how to deal with your own renewal quite pain-free. And finally, find out who on the podcast team is not drinking for January, who is taking an extremely haphazard approach to it, and who is planning to go all the way to Easter, as we discuss the no and low-alcohol beer boom and the ones we rate the best.

Twilio’s co-founder and CEO steps down due to activist pressure, and Elliot Management’s $1B stake in Match means changes might be coming. Ron Gross and Emily Flippen discuss the latest inflation numbers and why we shouldn’t bank on rate cuts yet, activist investor activity at Twilio and Match Group, and potential plans to take Docusign private, and big bank updates, a surprising pop from WD40, and things to watch heading into earnings season. Then , 19 minutes in, documentarian Chris Temple talks about his new movie 'This is Not Financial Advice' and how parasocial relationships are impacting what people do with their money and the causes of growing financial nihilism among younger Americans. Finally, 33 minutes in, Ron and Emily break down two stocks on their radar: Despegar and On Holdings. Stocks discussed: TWLO, MTCH, DOCU, BAC, WFC, JPM, C, WDFC, ONON, DESP. Host - Dylan Lewis; Guests - Ron Gross, Emily Flippen, Mary Long, Chris Temple