Episode Synopsis "The slow take off out of lockdown"

A discussion of the contrast between buoyant stockmarkets and the rising number of unemployed, and then, as countries start to move out of lockdown, a look at the airline and travel sector, taking the example of Rolls-Royce, the aircraft engine manufacturer.  For the week in progress, some thoughts on Vodafone, which reports on 12 May, in the context of merger activity in the UK market.

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