13/08 | Recordaantal vluchten over dichtbevolkte Brusselse noordrand | Banken beleven topzomer | Noors pensioenfonds haalt piekwinst van €30.000 per Noor
Summary
Host Roan van Eyck discusses record flight noise over Brussels due to wind patterns and GPS changes, alongside TUI’s withdrawal from Belgium. Belgian banks report strong profits driven by higher interest rates, while the Norwegian pension fund achieves record gains through tech investments. The episode also covers Exki’s turnaround, a satirical UK election candidate, and the historic sale of the LA Lakers to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner.
Topics discussed
Introduction and overview of today's business news
Record flight noise over Brussels and political debate
TUI reduces flights in Belgium due to new taxes
Belgian banks report record profits despite risks
Restaurant chain Ketan Exki turns profit around
Alien candidate Count Binface runs against Farage
Norwegian pension fund achieves record investment gains
Disney CEO and Kushner buy LA Lakers for record sum
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