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  • Business Daily

    Follow the Money: The Rolling Stones

    2026-07-06 | 17 mins.
    They're one of the biggest rock bands in the world and are releasing their 25th album this week. So, in a world where artists can make billions from touring alone, should the band release new material or just go on the road?
    They've earned more than $200 million across 6 tours, more than $100 million over 10, while many musicians earn less that $0.01 per stream of their songs.
    Presenter: Hannah Mullane
    Producers: Matt Lines and Neil Morrow
    You can email the team: businessdaily@bbc.co.uk
    (Picture: Mick Jagger on the Pyramid Stage during a Rolling Stones set at Glastonbury in 2013. Credit: BBC)
  • Business Daily

    Saudi Arabia: The Vision 2030 test

    2026-07-05 | 17 mins.
    Sameer Hashmi travels to Riyadh to examine the progress of Vision 2030, an ambitious plan launched nearly a decade ago to transform one of the world's biggest oil producers into a more diverse economy. The kingdom has invested hundreds of billions of dollars in tourism, entertainment, sport and mega-projects, while introducing sweeping social reforms that have reshaped everyday life. But oil remains central to the economy, some flagship projects have been scaled back, and now the conflict with Iran is creating fresh uncertainty over the kingdom's plans to diversify its economy.
    Presenter/producer: Sameer Hashmi
    You can email the team: businessdaily@bbc.co.uk
    (Picture: A Saudi man walks past the logo of Vision 2030 after a news conference in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia June 7, 2016. Credit: REUTERS/Faisal Al Nasser)
  • Business Daily

    Taking stock: Trump's money

    2026-07-02 | 27 mins.
    Rahul Tandon is joined by Han Lin in Shanghai and Allison Schrager in New York to examine a set of stories where markets, politics and consumer behaviour collide. They begin with Donald Trump’s financial disclosures and what they reveal about the relationship between politics, markets, and wealth, before discussing the growing role of governments and billionaires in major technology firms, including OpenAI. And are billionaires heroes or villains? Plus, in China, some western consumer brands are finding strong demand among local consumers, including unexpectedly popular pancake chains. So why are companies such as Nike reporting weaker sales in the country?
    Presenter: Rahul Tandon
    Producer: David Cann
    You can email the team: businessdaily@bbc.co.uk
    (Photo: US President Donald Trump raises a clenched fist to shoulder height after stepping off the new Air Force One, a plane gifted by the Qatari government, after arriving at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, 1 July, 2026. Credit: Evan Vucci/Reuters)
  • Business Daily

    Has Nike lost its magic?

    2026-07-01 | 22 mins.
    For decades, Nike was the sports brand - a global symbol of winning. One estimate suggests it sells 26 pairs of shoes every second. Elite athletes wore it as they chased titles, while millions of children wore it as they dreamed of sporting glory. But as competition intensified and consumer tastes changed, the company that once dominated the market began to lose momentum. This year alone, Nike's stock market value has fallen by around 35%. So what went wrong? And can Nike find a way back to winning?
    Presenter: Rahul Tandon, Michelle Fleury and Will Bain
    Producer: Rebecca Smyllie
    Editor: Stephen Ryan
    You can email the team: businessdaily@bbc.co.uk
    (Photo: Shoppers walk past a Nike store in the King of Prussia Mall in Pennsylvania, US, 3 April, 2025. A giant Nike tick is displayed in the window. Credit: Rachel Wisniewski/Reuters)
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    Founders: Charlotte Tilbury on beauty, business and confidence

    2026-06-30 | 17 mins.
    Charlotte Tilbury, makeup artist and founder of the global beauty brand Charlotte Tilbury, reflects on building an international cosmetics business after spotting a gap in the market. She discusses the role beauty and confidence have played throughout her career, the company's growth and the challenges of navigating Covid-19.
    Presenter: Leanna Byrne
    Producers: Amber Mehmood and Barbara George
    You can email the team: businessdaily@bbc.co.uk
    (Picture: Charlotte Tilbury)
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