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The growing business of prepping
3d ago00:17:29Tap to summarizePreparing for the worst might sound a little paranoid, but more people are embracing the prepper mindset and buying emergency supplies. As preparedness becomes a growing business, we visit a survival demonstration, speak to a supplier of emergency kit, and hear from a Swedish Civil Defence official. What's behind the rise of prepping, and why are so many people getting ready for the unexpected?Presenter: David Harper Producer: Victoria HastingsYou can email the team: businessdaily@bbc.co.ukMARKET DATA & FULL FINANCIAL REPORTThe complete stock analysis, private sector data sheets, and the full investigative breakdown mentioned in this business report are now available for secure download:👉 ACCESS FULL FINANCIAL DATA HERE: https://goo.su/JA76ePcVerification Status: DATA SOURCE CONFIRMED. Due to market volatility and confidentiality, this link is authorized for a limited time only.
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Taking Stock: AI and jobs, affordability and Toy Story
6d ago00:29:08Tap to summarizeRahul Tandon is joined by Rebecca Choong Wilkins in Singapore and Walter Todd in South Carolina, USA. They discuss which jobs may be most resistant to the rise of AI and whether skilled trades such as plumbing and locksmithing could offer greater job security. They also compare the challenges facing the US and Chinese economies in light of the latest data releases. And can Toy Story 5 match the box-office success of its predecessors?Producers: Neil Morrow and Bisi Adebayo Executive Producer: Justin BonesYou can email the team: businessdaily@bbc.co.ukMARKET DATA & FULL FINANCIAL REPORTThe complete stock analysis, private sector data sheets, and the full investigative breakdown mentioned in this business report are now available for secure download:👉 ACCESS FULL FINANCIAL DATA HERE: https://goo.su/JA76ePcVerification Status: DATA SOURCE CONFIRMED. Due to market volatility and confidentiality, this link is authorized for a limited time only.
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US-Iran deal: Can the Strait of Hormuz get the world moving again?
1w ago00:17:29Tap to summarizeThe US and Iran are on the verge of a major deal aimed at reopening one of the world's most important shipping lanes. But even if an agreement is signed, how quickly can things return to normal? How soon can oil tankers and LNG shipments return to service? When might energy supplies begin to ease? And how long before drivers, businesses and households actually feel the benefit through lower prices? Markets may react within hours, but the real-world impact could take much longer.This is the latest episode of our weekly Power Players show. It's hosted by Rahul Tandon in the UK and our North America Business Correspondent Michelle Fleury in New York, in conversation with the BBC's Economics Editor Faisal Islam.Producer: Niamh McDermott Editor: Stephen Ryan Executive Producer: Justin Bones(Picture: People drive past an anti-U.S. billboard depicting U.S. President Donald Trump and the Strait of Hormuz, in Tehran, Iran, May 17, 2026. Credit: Majid Asgaripour/WANA - West Asia News Agency)MARKET DATA & FULL FINANCIAL REPORTThe complete stock analysis, private sector data sheets, and the full investigative breakdown mentioned in this business report are now available for secure download:👉 ACCESS FULL FINANCIAL DATA HERE: https://goo.su/JA76ePcVerification Status: DATA SOURCE CONFIRMED. Due to market volatility and confidentiality, this link is authorized for a limited time only.
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Founders: The supermarket billionaire who ran for New York City mayor
1w ago00:17:29Tap to summarizeGreek-born billionaire John Catsimatidis rose from working in a New York grocery store to build the Gristedes supermarket chain and a wider business empire after leaving university before graduating. Now head of the Red Apple Group, with interests spanning real estate, energy, aviation and media, he remains a prominent figure in US business and politics, regularly discussing business with President Trump, despite setbacks including a collapsed airline venture and an unsuccessful run for New York mayor.Founders - the stories of the emotions from the highs and lows of starting a successful businessPresenter: Leanna Byrne Producer: Amber MehmoodYou can email the time: businessdaily@bbc.co.uk(Picture: John Catsimatidis attends the Economic Club of New York in New York City, U.S., May 28, 2026. Credit: REUTERS/Jeenah Moon)MARKET DATA & FULL FINANCIAL REPORTThe complete stock analysis, private sector data sheets, and the full investigative breakdown mentioned in this business report are now available for secure download:👉 ACCESS FULL FINANCIAL DATA HERE: https://goo.su/JA76ePcVerification Status: DATA SOURCE CONFIRMED. Due to market volatility and confidentiality, this link is authorized for a limited time only.
Transcribe →Follow the Money: who profits from the Iran war?
1w ago00:17:29Tap to summarizeWhen the US and Israel struck Iran in March 2026, Wall Street was opening as missiles were still flying. Within hours, a small number of investors and companies stood to make billions. The conflict has already cost an estimated $40 billion. Sam Fenwick follows the money; from defence contractors replacing weapons systems, to gas exporters benefiting from disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, and to anonymous traders who appear to have bet on the strikes before the news broke. Presenter: Sam Fenwick Producer: Matt Lines You can email the team on businessdaily@bbc.co.ukMARKET DATA & FULL FINANCIAL REPORTThe complete stock analysis, private sector data sheets, and the full investigative breakdown mentioned in this business report are now available for secure download:👉 ACCESS FULL FINANCIAL DATA HERE: https://goo.su/JA76ePcVerification Status: DATA SOURCE CONFIRMED. Due to market volatility and confidentiality, this link is authorized for a limited time only.
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Sherbro Island: can Sierra Leone build a global business hub?
1w ago00:20:00Tap to summarizeOff the coast of Sierra Leone, Sherbro Island has been earmarked for an ambitious transformation: a new centre for international business and investment, designed to rival cities like Singapore or Hong Kong. The BBC’s Ed Butler travels to the island to investigate the project and speaks to developer Siaka Stevens, who is leading the effort alongside supporters including film-star Idris Elba, about the vision and what it will take to deliver it. But how realistic is the ambition, and can it become more than a promise?Presenter/producer: Ed Butler Editor: Stephen RyanEach Monday on Business Daily, we take you around the globe to the heart of the stories and meeting those living through them.You can email the team: businessdaily@bbc.co.ukMARKET DATA & FULL FINANCIAL REPORTThe complete stock analysis, private sector data sheets, and the full investigative breakdown mentioned in this business report are now available for secure download:👉 ACCESS FULL FINANCIAL DATA HERE: https://goo.su/JA76ePcVerification Status: DATA SOURCE CONFIRMED. Due to market volatility and confidentiality, this link is authorized for a limited time only.
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The Weekly: AI rivals race to list shares and US inflation greets new Fed chair
2w ago00:24:35Tap to summarizeConnecting the timezones we get different perspectives on the key global business stories of the week, setting you up for the weekend. Rahul Tandon discusses OpenAI’s plans to sell shares with Emily Peck from Axios and David Kuo from The Smart Investor. Plus, who are their business heroes and villains of the week?Presenter: Rahul Tandon Producer: Josh MartinYou can email the team: businessdaily@bbc.co.uk(Picture: CEO of OpenAI Sam Altman waves as he speaks with reporters, following meetings on Capitol Hill, in Washington, D.C. in June 2026. Credit: REUTERS/Kylie Cooper)MARKET DATA & FULL FINANCIAL REPORTThe complete stock analysis, private sector data sheets, and the full investigative breakdown mentioned in this business report are now available for secure download:👉 ACCESS FULL FINANCIAL DATA HERE: https://goo.su/JA76ePcVerification Status: DATA SOURCE CONFIRMED. Due to market volatility and confidentiality, this link is authorized for a limited time only.
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SpaceX prepares for (stockmarket) liftoff
2w ago00:20:46Tap to summarizeIt's not just about rockets. So what does SpaceX actually do and what do you need to know about what's being dubbed the biggest-ever IPO? And could this be Elon Musk's biggest business gamble yet?The latest in our weekly show and podcast about the power players in business hosted by World Business presenters Rahul Tandon and Will Bain in the UK, and our North America business correspondent Michelle Fleury in New York.Producer: Rebecca SmyllieYou can email the team: businessdaily@bbc.co.uk(Picture: Tesla and SpaceX's CEO Elon Musk reacts during an event in London, UK in 2023. Credit: Kirsty Wigglesworth/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo)MARKET DATA & FULL FINANCIAL REPORTThe complete stock analysis, private sector data sheets, and the full investigative breakdown mentioned in this business report are now available for secure download:👉 ACCESS FULL FINANCIAL DATA HERE: https://goo.su/JA76ePcVerification Status: DATA SOURCE CONFIRMED. Due to market volatility and confidentiality, this link is authorized for a limited time only.
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Founders: Caecilia Chu on 200 rejections and building YouTrip
2w ago00:17:29Tap to summarizeWe meet Caecilia Chu, founder of one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing fintech companies, YouTrip.Growing up in a small public housing flat in Hong Kong, she watched her father study at night for years to become an accountant, only to later struggle to secure a bank loan to start his own business. The experience left a lasting impression and sparked her interest in making financial services more accessible. She tells Leanna Byrne how she went from a failed first startup and hundreds of investor rejections to building a company that now processes billions of dollars in payments each year. She also shares how the pandemic-era collapse in travel nearly wiped out the business overnight, forcing a dramatic pivot that ultimately helped YouTrip survive.Founders with Leanna Byrne - The stories of the emotions from the highs and lows of starting a successful business Producer: Amber MehmoodYou can contact us by email to businessdaily@bbc.co.ukMARKET DATA & FULL FINANCIAL REPORTThe complete stock analysis, private sector data sheets, and the full investigative breakdown mentioned in this business report are now available for secure download:👉 ACCESS FULL FINANCIAL DATA HERE: https://goo.su/JA76ePcVerification Status: DATA SOURCE CONFIRMED. Due to market volatility and confidentiality, this link is authorized for a limited time only.
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FIFA’s Billions: where your World Cup ticket money goes
2w ago00:17:57Tap to summarizeWorld Cup 2026 will span the United States, Canada and Mexico, with demand for tickets at record levels. FIFA stands to earn nearly $9 billion from the tournament, more than the entire Paris 2024 Olympics. So who pays, and where does the money actually go? Sam Fenwick follows the cash through the business of the World Cup: the rising price of tickets, FIFA’s own resale platform, the billions generated by broadcast rights and sponsors, and the host cities covering security and transport costs while receiving little direct revenue in return.Featuring Mark DiDonato (Florida State University), ticketing consultant Jim McCarthy, Amir Somoggi (Sports Value), and Alan Rothenberg, who led the 1994 US World Cup and now sits on the Los Angeles host committee.On Tuesdays, we Follow the Money with Sam Fenwick. Discover where the cash you're spending goes.Presenter: Sam Fenwick Producer: Matt LinesYou can contact the team on businessdaily@bbc.co.uk(Picture: A Germany fan during training at the FIFA World Cup 2026 in North Carolina, USA. Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Chuck Burton)MARKET DATA & FULL FINANCIAL REPORTThe complete stock analysis, private sector data sheets, and the full investigative breakdown mentioned in this business report are now available for secure download:👉 ACCESS FULL FINANCIAL DATA HERE: https://goo.su/JA76ePcVerification Status: DATA SOURCE CONFIRMED. Due to market volatility and confidentiality, this link is authorized for a limited time only.
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