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World Business Report podcast feed WRS WRS web@wrs.ch en Fri, 30 Jul 2010 13:00:24 UT Wed, 25 Jun 2008 08:39:48 GMT Big Medium 2.0.8 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/worldbusiness/index.shtml http://worldradio.ch/wrs/bm~pix/wbr300.jpg http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/worldbusiness/index.shtml (C) WRS 2009 News & Politics no Swiss Business Report Stephan Meier from Swiss private bank Clariden Leu prepares for a visit to China and tells us how the country’s robust, growing economy stands on the current world stage and in comparison with the U.S. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 07:41:59 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/worldbusiness/business-report-chinarobust-and-growing.shtml?20162 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-10162 Programmes/World Business Report Daily Shows/The National Henk Potts comments on the end of a six day rally in the markets.  EasyJet has brought in some decent results despite their recent bad press over the frequency of delays. Deliveries at Boeing however are down. Shares are up at the company behind BlackBerry as they prepare to take on the iPhone. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:57:04 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/worldbusiness/business-report-blackberry-steps-into-the-ring-aga.shtml?20142 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-10142 Programmes/World Business Report Daily Shows/The National Fears over banking regulations are calming down, pushing the banking sector high yesterday. Henk Potts says he’s more into champagne than cosmetics and designer handbags, but tells how both the luxury goods and cosmetic sectors are looking comfortably profitable, including LVMH. Wed, 28 Jul 2010 07:45:18 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/worldbusiness/business-report-luxury-handbags-champagne-and-perf.shtml?20125 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-10125 Programmes/World Business Report Daily Shows/The National Results are in from UBS, according to Henk Potts it shows the bank is moving in the right direction, though they still have some major issues to deal with. BP meanwhile is set to announce one of the biggest ever quarterly, corporate losses. Tue, 27 Jul 2010 08:01:12 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/worldbusiness/business-report-ubs-gets-back-on-track.shtml?20104 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-10104 Programmes/World Business Report Daily Shows/The National Basic materials and industrials were the best performers last week. Henk Potts tells us about the latest figures coming our way this week, including an important house price survey. BP Chief Executive Tony Hayward looks set to be leaving his position, though his departure hasn’t been officially announced yet. Mon, 26 Jul 2010 07:13:51 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/worldbusiness/business-report-bp-chief-on-his-way-out.shtml?20080 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-10080 Programmes/World Business Report Daily Shows/The National If they’re too easy—they’re no good, if they’re too difficult—they’re no good. Henk Potts explains why the world is waiting for today’s results from the bank stress tests. Fri, 23 Jul 2010 07:53:50 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/worldbusiness/business-report-anticipation-for-bank-stress-test-.shtml?20067 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-10067 Programmes/World Business Report Daily Shows/The National The Fed comes up with a pessimistic forecast, crushing hopes that the U.S. might be leading the way in terms of growth and recovery. Henk Potts looks at the tobacco company overcoming an increase in federal tax in America and how they’re doing it. Snuff anyone? Thu, 22 Jul 2010 07:48:19 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/worldbusiness/business-report-federal-reserve-is-unusually-uncer.shtml?20040 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-10040 Programmes/World Business Report Daily Shows/The National We’re right in the middle of the corporate reporting season. Henk Potts tells us who to look out for this morning. We’ve been keeping an eye on Apple’s fortunes over the past few weeks—while their shares have been vulnerable, their profits are still sky high. Harley Davidson see a return to profits, despite their worldwide sales coming under pressure. Wed, 21 Jul 2010 07:37:56 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/worldbusiness/business-report-profits-revved-up-at-harley-davids.shtml?20021 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-10021 Programmes/World Business Report Daily Shows/The National Henk Potts explains why Philip’s shares went down a little yesterday, despite being Europe’s biggest electronics maker. Sales are forecast to drop off but it’s not all bad for the company. Apple meanwhile are still suffering despite their efforts to please the hordes of angry iPhone 4 owners.  Tue, 20 Jul 2010 08:19:52 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/worldbusiness/business-report-struggles-at-two-different-electro.shtml?19998 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-9998 Programmes/World Business Report Daily Shows/The National Get ready market watchers: It’s going to be a trying week as we have all kinds of numbers coming out of the U.S. and Europe this week, not to mention banking stress-test results. Henk Potts gives us a preview. Mon, 19 Jul 2010 07:02:29 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/worldbusiness/business-report-monster-week-for-earnings.shtml?19985 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-9985 Programmes/World Business Report Daily Shows/The National There’s some light relief at Goldman Sachs as a line is drawn under the sub-prime mortgages fiasco. GlaxoSmithKline is moving onto greener pastures too, as litigation claims over their controversial diabetes drug, are settled. Henk Potts looks at which companies things are looking up for and who’s still in murky water. Fri, 16 Jul 2010 08:00:43 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/worldbusiness/business-report-goldman-sachs-move-on-from-sub-pri.shtml?19967 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-9967 Programmes/World Business Report Daily Shows/The National Henk Potts tells us of an overall lackluster day in the markets. Apple shares meanwhile are under pressure, as the valuable technology company faces bad reviews for its new iPhone. Thu, 15 Jul 2010 07:59:24 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/worldbusiness/business-report-apple-under-pressure-as-latest-gad.shtml?19944 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-9944 Programmes/World Business Report Daily Shows/The National Henk Potts comments on another good day in the markets, helped along by earnings optimism from the U.S. corporate reporting system and relief about the severity of impending banking regulations. The chip and computer processor manufacturer Intel has reported its best ever quarterly results. Wed, 14 Jul 2010 07:44:07 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/worldbusiness/business-report-chips-for-everyone-intels-personal.shtml?19930 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-9930 Programmes/World Business Report Daily Shows/The National Henk Potts is back to analyse the markets—BP shares are going up despite their failure so far to cap the leaking oil well. There’s optimism but overall their value is still down. Hugh Hefner meanwhile has offered to buy back all shares in the Playboy brand as it struggles from a loss of advertising revenue. Tue, 13 Jul 2010 07:41:51 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/worldbusiness/business-report-hefner-offers-to-buy-back-playboy.shtml?19916 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-9916 Programmes/World Business Report Daily Shows/The National Spain’s stocks are up and, overall, investors are becoming more at ease with risk taking. Stefan Hofer from Bank Julius Baer explains why. Mon, 12 Jul 2010 06:54:25 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/worldbusiness/business-report-take-a-risk-then-take-a-holiday.shtml?19894 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-9894 Programmes/World Business Report Daily Shows/The National