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Global equity funds are a mainstay in most investors’ portfolios, but few peer under the bonnet to examine the gigantic, global companies included in these investments. Host Claer Barrett speaks to veteran investor and FT columnist Simon Edelsten about the ‘Magnificent Seven’ US tech stocks that comprise up to a quarter of the weighting in some global trackers. Can their impressive performance in 2023 continue? Simon considers the potential impact of big global trends including higher inflation, AI and climate change, and answers questions from listeners. 

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Presented by Claer Barrett. Produced by Philippa Goodrich. Our executive producer is Manuela Saragosa. Sound design is by Breen Turner, with original music from Metaphor Music. Cheryl Brumley is the FT’s global head of audio.

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Sim and Sonya discuss their investment strategies if they had $1000 to invest. They weigh the pros and cons of diversifying across thousands of companies versus focusing on a select few they believe in. Sonya also shares her cultural perspective on investing in gold, highlighting its sentimental value and hedging potential against inflation.

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The sell-off in US government debt continued to hit the world’s largest bond market on Monday, and Silicon Valley start-ups are wondering whether Arm’s listing will reignite the IPO market. Plus, the FT’s foreign editor, Alec Russell, explains why a new geopolitical order is emerging. 

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US Treasury yields hit 16-year high on fears over interest rate outlook

Silicon Valley start-ups revive listing plans as Arm reignites IPO market

The à la carte world: our new geopolitical order

The FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson and Marc Filippino. Additional help from Josh Gabert-Doyon, Monique Mulima, Monica Lopez, Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Topher Forhecz is the FT’s executive producer. The FT’s global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. The show’s theme song is by Metaphor Music.

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A huge thank you to Pearler for sponsoring this week’s episode. Pearler is the intuitive and easy to use Aussie investing platform that makes it easy for anyone to invest in the stock market, and you can start building a sensible, diversified portfolio tailored to your needs with as little as $5. Not only is it built for long term investing, it brings together community and education, so you can learn from people just like you. Don't wait to start building your financial future - check out Pearler.com today with code GIRLSTHATINVEST and start investing in your goals with $20 free Pearler credit.

This week, Sim and Sonya break down the top insights from Warren Buffett's 2023 Berkshire Hathaway shareholders meeting. They chat about the importance of the US dollar as the global reserve currency, Buffett's high praise for Apple's business model, and share their thoughts on artificial intelligence's impact on investing. 

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A huge thank you to Pearler for sponsoring this week’s episode. Pearler is the intuitive and easy to use Aussie investing platform that makes it easy for anyone to invest in the stock market, and you can start building a sensible, diversified portfolio tailored to your needs with as little as $5. Not only is it built for long term investing, it brings together community and education, so you can learn from people just like you. Don't wait to start building your financial future - check out Pearler.com today with code GIRLSTHATINVEST and start investing in your goals with $20 free Pearler credit.

This week, Sim and Sonya explore the potential ups and downs of investing in MetaShares. They discuss the possibilities of increased revenue with the introduction of Threads and the power of the network effect. They also raise concerns about public trust, privacy issues, and fluctuations in ad revenue.

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A huge thank you to Pearler for sponsoring this week’s episode. Pearler is the intuitive and easy to use Aussie investing platform that makes it easy for anyone to invest in the stock market, and you can start building a sensible, diversified portfolio tailored to your needs with as little as $5. Not only is it built for long term investing, it brings together community and education, so you can learn from people just like you. Don't wait to start building your financial future - check out Pearler.com today with code GIRLSTHATINVEST and start investing in your goals with $20 free Pearler credit.

This week, Sim and Sonya discuss the potential of investing in Mattel shares, focusing on the hype surrounding Barbie's recent movie release. They weigh the pros of brand loyalty, financial performance, and strong market presence against potential cons like missing the boat and competition from other doll brands.

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Seven stocks are powering the market: Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta, Microsoft, Nvidia and Tesla. How will they do in the second half of this year? Ethan Wu hosts as Rob ‘Value This’ Armstrong takes on Elaine ‘The Lex Flex’ Moore. In three rounds they pick their winners for the second half of 2023, and tell us why they chose them. 

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2) Musk’s Jet Lands in Beijing

3) Dimon Defies Rising Tensions With Return to China 

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