In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Trump threatens China, Canada and Mexico, the UK government continues in defensive mode and crypto Brits watch bitcoin hit $95,000. In RETAIL & LEISURE NEWS, Macy's has a problem, UK retailers warn, Aldi and Lidl get a boost, Kingfisher disappoints, Starbucks gets outclassed, Gail's goes up for sale and gambling companies are going to get clobbered. In TECH NEWS, Apple faces AI difficulties in China, Mistral goes hunting in Silicon Valley and Telegram gets crypto support. In MISCELLANOUS NEWS pro services drive the UK economy, BDO partners get a big pay rise and Citigroup cuts promotions, AND FINALLY I bring you the three rules of pizza eating...