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Sep 2022
25m 38s

Europe's Energy Challenge

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The energy situation in Europe is getting more challenging. Finland's economic affairs minister (0:12) Bill Mann discusses: - CVS Health buying Signify Health for $8 billion in cash - Finland's minister of economic affairs comparing Europe's energy situation to the collapse of Lehman Brothers - How his investing outlook has been affected  (14:54) Nick Sciple joins Alison Southwick for an overview of the energy industry. (We opened the show with the tragic news of Bed Bath & Beyond CFO Gustavo Arnal taking his own life. If you are having suicidal thoughts, contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 for support and assistance from a trained counselor.) Stocks mentioned: CVS, SGFY Host: Chris Hill Guests: Bill Mann, Alison Southwick, Nick Sciple Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl

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