The Finance Owls Podcast

Apr 01 2022 1
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The Podcast that simplifies complex financial news for the everyday listener. Hosts, Luke and Polina, study Banking and Finance at the University of Leeds and give their spin on world events that impact the banking, financial, and economic environment.

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JLR's EV Bet on the UK & The Plastic Tax is Coming #027

Apr 01 2022 7 mins  
Today, Luke and Polina explore JLR's options when deciding whether to invest in a new UK Gigafactory for their EV models and the plastic tax may cause greater costs than initially believed. In this week's, winners and losers section, we have E-commerce & Rolls-Royce in focus!

Energy Price Bubble & Cineworld PLC Treading Water #026

Mar 26 2022 8 mins  
Today, Luke and Polina discuss the soaring energy prices and how Cineworld is struggling to pay debt obligations. In this week's winners and losers, we have Luckin' Coffee and Ride-hailing in focus!

Banking Exposure in Russia & UK Consumer Buying Habits #025

Mar 25 2022 10 mins  
Today, Luke and Polina explore the intricate exposure the banking system has within Russia and an adjustment in buying habits creating a shift in tax structures. In this week's, winners and losers, we have creativity platforms and salads. 

Student Loans Shake Up & Kipling Cakes Go American #024

Mar 05 2022 9 mins  
Today, Luke and Polina talk about how the new changes to student loans will impact the lowest earners the most. They explore lunch time snack brand Kipling who attempt to launch in the US. In this weeks, winners and losers segment, we have car marketplaces and athletic apparel in focus! 

Lloyds Miss Expectations & UK Payroll #023

Mar 01 2022 9 mins  
Today, Luke and Polina explore Lloyds updated strategy to counter their earnings report and how the BoE may react to UK Payroll. In this week's, winners and losers, we have coding software risers and Coca-Cola consolidated in the spot light. 

Has the UK Actually Recovered? & Blackstone Bet on Warehouses #022

Feb 26 2022 9 mins  
In this week's episode, Luke and Polina go through the numbers indicating the UK's economic recovery from the pandemic. They also take a deep dive into Blackstone's bet on warehousing space. In the winners and losers segment, we have Airport service mergers and data streaming in focus. 

Luckin' Coffee's Audacious Comeback & Amazon Job Report #021

Feb 24 2022 9 mins  
Today, Luke and Polina discover the story of Luckin Coffee and explore how the Chinese Organisation could come back to fruition in the US. They also discuss Amazon fulfilling higher than ever demand. In this week, winners and losers segment, we have Social Media platforms and Software servicers. 

Tesla's Earnings Report & The UK's £10bn Mistake on PPE #020

Feb 09 2022 8 mins  
Today, Luke and Polina discuss Tesla's most recent earnings report and the UK writing down £10bn of PPE equipment. In this week's Winners and Losers segment, we have EV manufacturers and TV Shopping in focus!

Digital Banks on the Rise and Automotive Tech causing Job Losses? #019

Dec 15 2021 7 mins  
Today, Luke and Polina explore the UK digital bank market and have Monzo in the spotlight as they release some killer revenues. They also talk on the unmentioned downside to the transition to EV. In this weeks, Winners and Losers, we have Chip Manufacturers (again) and US Apparel and Stylists in focus! 

UK COVID-19 Loans Will Cost Government Billions and 100 Million Dollar Deals #018

Dec 11 2021 7 mins  
Today, Luke and Polina talk about the potential provision for covid-19 loans turning sour and a UK Equity Crowdfunding takeover. In this weeks Winners and Losers, we have chip manufacturers and a travel group.