Michael Hunter

Faversham

Markets Reporter at Evening Standard

Financial journalist since 1999; now freelance - most recently at The Evening Standard - via 20 years at the FT and a stint at Bloomberg.

Articles

Multivitamins and Longevity: A Data-Driven Deep Dive

Feb 26, 2025 | medika.life | Michael Hunter

Do you take a multivitamin? I do, but I need to rethink the practice. Multivitamins have long been touted as a way to boost health and potentially extend lifespan. However, a recent large-scale study published in JAMA Network Open has cast doubt on this claim, finding no significant link between multivitamin use and longevity. This finding aligns with the suspicions of many experts who have long questioned the effectiveness of multivitamins in promoting healthy aging.
One More Reason I Don’t Eat Large Meals Late at Night

Dec 27, 2024 | medika.life | Michael Hunter

Some of you have asked what I am listening to. And what I am reading. And watching. So, before we get to a new reason I don’t eat large meals late at night, I’ll address those questions. My interests are eclectic. I recently listened to the Little Desk versions of songs from the Icelandic Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Laufey:I am also listening to Doechii on the Little Desk. The lead singer, Jaylah Ji’mya Hickmon (known professionally as Doechii), is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter.
Why Your Comfort Zone is Killing Your Happiness (and What to Do About It)

Dec 18, 2024 | medika.life | Michael Hunter

If you’re familiar with marathons, you know the Honolulu Marathon is a big event. You might expect I would share my experience running this Hawaii-based marathon as someone over 60. However, here’s the thing: you can also participate in a 10K run at the event. Did you know that walking is an option too? Or that you could walk it?
Elevate workplace joy: Kevin Wilkins

Nov 19, 2024 | medium.com | Michael Hunter

Michael Hunter·Follow29 min read·--Find the video of this interview here and the audio here. Hello! Welcome to Uncommon Leadership. I’m Michael Hunter with Uncommon Teams. Today, I’m talking with Kevin Wilkins. Kevin is the founder and CEO of Trepwise, a strategy consulting firm whose mission is to unlock the potential of purpose driven organizations by aligning people, process, and vision. Trepwise has been named one of the best places to work by CityBusiness for the last seven years.
Elevate workplace joy: Kevin Wilkins

Nov 18, 2024 | uncommonteams.com | Michael Hunter

Hello! Welcome to Uncommon Leadership. I’m Michael Hunter with Uncommon Teams. Today, I’m talking with Kevin Wilkins. Kevin is the founder and CEO of Trepwise, a strategy consulting firm whose mission is to unlock the potential of purpose driven organizations by aligning people, process, and vision. Trepwise has been named one of the best places to work by CityBusiness for the last seven years. That’s impressive, Kevin.
Martin Sorrell's S4 Capital warns of bigger annual revenue drop

Sep 19, 2024 | msn.com | Michael Hunter

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Martin Sorrell's S4 Capital warns of bigger annual revenue drop

Sep 19, 2024 | standard.co.uk | Michael Hunter

Mind the gap: City trailblazer Sir Martin Sorrell’s S4 Capital has been hit by slower spending from the tech sectorPA ArchiveOur unmissable weekly email of all the gossip, rumours and covert goings-on inside the Square MileI would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. Martin Sorrell’s digital advertising agency S4 Capital pointed today to a bigger drop in annual revenue as it reported a half-year operating loss.
Deliciously Ella health food brand snapped up by Swiss Hero

Sep 16, 2024 | standard.co.uk | Michael Hunter

Vegan and proud of it, Ella Mills’ sales are in the millionsDeliciously EllaOur unmissable weekly email of all the gossip, rumours and covert goings-on inside the Square MileI would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. An eponymous wholesome eating brand beloved of health-conscious Londoners from Highgate to Hackney is being snapped up by a Swiss food giant in a deal announced today.
London openings help Gym Group beef up annual guidance

Sep 11, 2024 | standard.co.uk | Michael Hunter

There are new workout venues in Euston, Plaistow and East Ham in the capitalThe Gym GroupOur unmissable weekly email of all the gossip, rumours and covert goings-on inside the Square MileI would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice.
London openings help Gym Group beef up annual guidance

Sep 11, 2024 | au.finance.yahoo.com | Michael Hunter

Michael Hunter11 September 2024 at 5:51 am·2-min readThere are new workout venues in Euston, Plaistow and East Ham in the capital (The Gym Group)London openings and the growing use of working out as a social activity among younger, customers helped cut-price exercise chain Gym Group beef up its annual guidance today, as it reported buff-looking half-year profits.