Money & Markets Podcast

AI fever, how B&M lost its way, and compensation for motorists

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AI fever, how B&M lost its way, and compensation for motorists

The AJ Bell Money & Markets podcast celebrates its 7th anniversary with a bumper episode all about stocks, investing, wealth and more.


Dan Coatsworth and Danni Hewson chew over B&M’s recent woes, and plans by the new boss to get back to basics to win back customers. [2:05]


They also discuss fresh AI fever and the mega deals which are making the sector increasingly interconnected. You can hear about the latest tie-up between OpenAI and AMD, and how it fits in with other activity involving Nvidia. [8:30]


Sales of electric vehicles in the UK hit a record high in September with Chinese carmaker BYD enjoying an 880% jump so can Tesla’s new pricing structure win back motorists? Dan gives his thoughts. [14:10]


Danni has the latest on the UK motor finance scandal and how affected motorists might claim for compensation. [20:00]


Mike Glenister discusses a new petition from AJ Bell that calls for the government to stop meddling with the pension system. [25:30]


Alex Wright, Fund Manager of Fidelity Special Values, explains where he is finding opportunities on the UK stock market. [29:30]

Do you use delivery apps to order groceries? Danni has some bad news you need to hear. [46:30]


Finally, Dan talks to entrepreneur Charles Skinner about why some people call him the king of acquisitions. [52:37]


Sign AJ Bell’s petition to encourage the government to stop meddling with the pensions system.


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