In BIG PICTURE NEWS, the sell-off starts again, we look more closely at the Trump Dividend, the ECB raises interest rates and English winemakers expect a vintage year. In TECH NEWS, Anthropic said that it stopped scientists developing bioweapons, Latham & Watkins buy Nvidia servers, Oracle beats expectations, the SaaSpocalypse turns into a RenaiSaas and Adobe hits a billion monthly active users. In LEISURE & RETAIL NEWS, America's fast-food restaurants up their game, ESMA warns about insider trading, the tourist tax ruffles feathers, John Lewis remains confident, Primark U-turns, Currys gets a lift and Iceland is to open in the Falklands. MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, a litigation fund collapses after raising a ton of money from investors.AND FINALLY, I bring you a tactic I shall be using to awaken my eldest from his slumber...

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Trump considers bribing voters, US borrowing costs hit a new high, China tries to keep bankers in check, the EU says "buy European", Le Pen keeps quiet about the AfD, air traffic control is under pressure and oil hits $100. In TECH NEWS, experts line up to warn about the consequences of AI, data centre jobs appear to be overhyped - but one UK developer ditches housebuilding to make data centres - and Apple launches its first foldable iPhone. In EMPLOYMENT NEWS, McLaren announces job creation and UK universities promise work experience. MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, new homebuyer interest improves, SThree fields a takeover approach and Belron considers an IPO.AND FINALLY, I bring you a German musical interlude...

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Putin praises the US, the US slaps more bans on Canadian goods, states want their tax breaks back from data centres, UK debt costs boom, oil prices rise, farmers turn to alternatives and food inflation will rise in a "perfect storm". In INVESTMENT NEWS, L Catterton buys a slice of Hyrox and Mistral AI raises €3bn. In TECH NEWS, Meta announced an AI personal assistant and the UK is going to force Apple and Google to block explicit images. MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, NESO gives Palantir a free contract, UK air traffic control breaks down, Aperol's maker announces a sweeter alternative and Computacenter's profits boom by 95%.AND FINALLY, I bring you a mash-up that mixes old and new...

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Trump continues to be controversial, Merz is running out of time, oil nears $100 and French winemakers have a gloomy forecast. In TECH NEWS, Ternus faces a test tomorrow, OpenAI calls for a slowdown and councils drown in AI-generated complaints. In REAL ESTATE NEWS, Seoul has an AI-wealth problem and UK house prices fall. MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, VW makes a switch, UK retailers have a tough August, Next wins, Spire agrees to a takeover and Robinhood gets a new role. AND FINALLY, I bring you the world's narrowest city...

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Trump's approval rating falls, the AfD deals a blow to Merz, Britain is on the verge of a food crisis and diamond mines close. In EMPLOYMENT-RELATED NEWS, EU manufacturers push back against China, JLR is set to make big job cuts, UBS wants new bankers to show AI proficiency and UK hiring picks up. In FINANCIALS NEWS, China prepares a £40bn stimulus for the financial sector and insurers take on risk. MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, we look at developments in retail and cars while Zoopla returns to profit and Isar Aerospace launches a rocket. AND FINALLY, I bring you some in-car music...

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Lloyds of London racks up the losses, Meloni misses a trick, Milei presses on the Falklands, UK confidence wobbles and Venezuelan oil causes hesitancy on both sides. In TECH NEWS, Nvidia buys Hugging Face, OpenAI boasts about overtaking Anthropic and Pennsylvania voters rise up against data centres. In CAR-RELATED NEWS, Cybercabs hit Austin, driverless arrives in London and VW announces massive job cuts. MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, private credit takes a blow, Revolut gets good news, Lululemon cuts its outlook, Crest Nicholson warns, Harvey Nicks' suppliers get bad news, John Lewis launches a chatshow, Shein sinks, Oura's looking good and Frontier Developments looks promising. AND FINALLY, I bring you a better alternative to Crocs...

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Burnham seeks an EU reset, gas prices hit a three-year high, BP gets a new chairman and Chevron pledges to double Venezuela oil production. In TECH NEWS, Google is spared, Trump backs OpenAI versus the New York Times, law firms' relationship with AI evolves, AI chips away at audit fee inflation and Wonderful hits a $5bn valuation. In AUTOMOTIVE NEWS, EV batteries last longer than originally thought, Ford aims to get NATO defence deals and works on a $30k truck while Range Rover launches its first EV. MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, we look at the US and UK property markets, developments in employment and Ryanair warning about higher air fares. AND FINALLY, I bring you some more unhinged music...

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, the Iran conflict flares up, Russia is helping Iran to build cruise missiles, US diesel prices boom, Burnham looks to the 70s, UK borrowing costs hit an 18-year high and disaster will cost the world $450bn a year. In TECH NEWS, Wall Street banks push for lower legal fees because of AI, music artists sue Suno, Cook is handed a nice deal, Dyson launches a £420 toothbrush and Spiegel gambles on smart glasses. In M&A NEWS, GoPro is acquired, the LSE loses three more companies and Frasers goes for Hugo Boss. MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Shein aims for growth, Ikea cuts prices in Europe, M&S and Tesco warn Burnham and UK house prices rise. AND FINALLY, I bring you a new way to tie up joggers...

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Trump criticises data centre detractors, his ballroom gets the go-ahead, he makes more threats towards Iran, the US army secretary resigns, India's GDP booms, Burnham faces a council planner headache and climate developments hit home. In BUSINESS & CONSUMER TRENDS, consultants face an AI showdown, diesel prices look like surging, shop price inflation hits a two-year high, London flat prices fall, nicotine pouch sales jump and Buzz Bingo taps into that experiential need . In TECH & MEDIA NEWS, Anthropic signs a massive cloud deal (but is sued over the alleged theft of songs), ChatGPT faces the impact of an EU crackdown, Amazon is accused of manipulating advertising prices, Apple's new CEO starts and Shein shares slide by 10%. MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, KKR nets a big windfall and Aston Martin is one of the candidates to fall out of the FTSE 250. AND FINALLY, I bring you an unusual interpretation of a Gwen Stefani classic...

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Trump does Trump things, Anthropic beats the Pentagon and wheat prices rise. In TECH & SOCIAL MEDIA NEWS, China has high hopes for exports of cheap drone killers, Anthropic launches a new tool, three UK airports get hit by a cyber attack, Alphabet agrees to settle and the UK expects US child safety measures from Meta. In BUSINESS & EMPLOYMENT NEWS, UK business confidence improves, youth unemployment worsens and EY gets its junior staff into the office. In RETAIL NEWS, Gap jumps, Burnham's high street plan gets criticised, Zara launches Lefties in the UK and Halfords raises forecasts. AND FINALLY, I bring you an epic chocolate cake...

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, the US categorises Palestine Action a "terrorist group", Burnham tries to make the right noises, a flash flood kills in Nepal, El Niño threatens and plug-in solar. In TECH & SOCIAL MEDIA NEWS, Nvidia predicts chunky growth next year, Anthropic does a massive data centre deal with Nscale and Meta has to pay out for child safety. In RETAIL & CONSUMER NEWS, we take a look at American and British consumers spending trends. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, robotaxis in London will be delayed, Temu Range Rovers boom and there's consolidation in the fund industry. AND FINALLY, I bring you an AMAZING pastry...

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Iran and Oman get closer to an agreement, China threatens the US over sanctions, Canada announces retaliatory tariffs, US consumer confidence falls, gold and LNG prices climb and South Korea pushes forth in the Arctic. In CAR-RELATED NEWS, XPeng has high hopes for its robots, German car parts makers switch, Aston Martin creditors get nosey and Waymo goes for Munich for its first EU taxi launch. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, SpaceX commits big to a Louisiana space base, PE funds get inflows, Lego invests in special bricks and other products to keep the party going and Vistry gets £350m in government funding. AND FINALLY, I bring you some Scottish slang...

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Iran threatens ships, Saudi Arabia talks war insurance, the US-Canada trade spat ramps up, France tries to swell the coffers, Burnham faces reality and the ONS uses AI. In CONSUMER & EMPLOYMENT TRENDS, TV streamers jack up prices, protein prices rise and UK grads face the worst ever jobs market. In IPO NEWS, Shein's IPO could be missing a trick and we look at who's up next for flotation. AND FINALLY, I bring you a cooking fact that actually surprised me...

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Warsh tries to ease investor concerns, we see the consequences of Trump lashing out, Japanese inflation rises, the UK posts a budget deficit and reviews business rates, Zelensky remains defiant and India's reliance on Russian oil continues. In INVESTMENT-RELATED NEWS, Shein seeks a $27bn valuation, Alibaba announces a big share placement, US buyers shop for Europe's asset managers and Blank Street raises funds. In PROPERTY-RELATED NEWS, small builders struggle, northern commuter belt house prices rise and Magnet warns of more store closures. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Anthropic struggles, Zoox hits the road, JLR delays the all-electric Defender, OG running shoe brands bottom out, British restaurant groups struggle and UK recruiters have a rebound of sorts. AND FINALLY, I bring you some amazing wrapping skills...

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, the US bond thing just isn't going away, Trump announces more sanctions on Iran, bitcoin gets a Trump bump, UK productivity growth turns a corner while consumer confidence hits a two-year high and we see further climate change impact. In RETAIL NEWS, Walmart shares weaken and JD Sports has a rough time. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, the Star 50 outperforms the NASDAQ, John Deere wins from the AI boom, Hays has a 'mare and the Iran war pushes up energy bills by huge amounts. AND FINALLY, I bring you a clever mash-up...

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, US debt hits record levels, Zelenskyy fires top aide, UK inflation rises and European heat has consequences. In BUSINESS, CONSUMER & EMPLOYMENT TRENDS, we see ongoing private credit risks, China aircon sales, another American company benefitting from tariff refunds, the rise of e-sims, consumer challenges and the unfairness of AI in recruitment. In TECH NEWS, Google strikes a $12bn AI chip deal and we look at who is actually buying humanoid robots. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Stripe buys OpenRouter, Moderna booms and high-end London house prices fall. AND FINALLY, I bring you an unusual version of a karaoke classic...

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, we see some major trade developments, new highs for UK borrowing costs and warnings about running out of gas along with falling water levels. In TECH & MEDIA NEWS, China eases up on H200 chips, OpenAI slows down, Meta's under pressure, Apple's services business takes flak and Disney sues the Trump administration. In RETAIL & CONSUMER NEWS, we take a closer look at Shein and Qiaodan, Ikea takes on eBay and Vinted, M&S is crowned fastest-growing grocer in Britain and Drastic Dave wields the axe. In INVESTMENT & TRADING NEWS, observers warn of a crash (but fund managers are bullish), short sellers gain, Unitree's IPO smashes it and Mike Ashley buys deeper into Hugo Boss. AND FINALLY, I bring you an entertaining mum...

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Trump threatens to bomb Oman, Carney tries to stop massive tariffs, China's slowdown looks like it could last longer, the PIF reins in Neom plans, a senior Russian banker gets the boot and borrowing costs hit 2008 levels. In CONSUMER GOODS & RETAIL NEWS, Charlotte Tilbury booms and Morrisons cuts headcount. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, private credit is under strain, the UK government awards KPMG and EY a massive contract and aircon becomes a "must-have". AND FINALLY, I bring you a ridiculous obstacle course...

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Trump scales back military drills with South Korea, voters say they're worse off under Trump, investors return to US stocks, summer jobs rebound in the UK and BP turns to Venezuela. In TECH & SOCIAL MEDIA NEWS, the data centre boom looks likely to boost carbon emissions, Nvidia rolls back but discloses a massive interest in SpaceX, OpenAI makes shaky progress to its IPO and a French court blocks the social media ban for kids. In REAL ESTATE NEWS, housebuilder profits weaken, Labour's rental reforms hit the student market and Rayner moves to protect pubs. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, we see the effect of extreme heat on companies, the UK legal industry sees a big rise in litigation funding and Ralph Lauren wins in the workwear wars. AND FINALLY, I bring you a bit of a niche sport...

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, US inflation falls (but poorer Americans are struggling), Trump gets sued and loses Leavitt, farmers adapt to high heat, Vestas's orders rebound and Scotland's North Sea oil revenues weaken. In TECH NEWS, Wall Street's Nvidia bet requires faith while Big Short investor likens the situation to Enron, an automated hacking accident poses interesting legal questions and Apple offers to pay publishers to improve Siri. In CONSUMER NEWS, Tui says that war and high living costs is powering last-minute holiday bookings while economic uncertainty cloud the housing market. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Peltz prepares a bid for Wendy's, Goldman Sachs buys Neos and Lovable hits a $13bn valuation. AND FINALLY, I bring you the best thing to do with a potato ever...

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, US inflation falls (but poorer Americans are struggling), Trump gets sued and loses Leavitt, farmers adapt to high heat, Vestas's orders rebound and Scotland's North Sea oil revenues weaken. In TECH NEWS, Wall Street's Nvidia bet requires faith while Big Short investor likens the situation to Enron, an automated hacking accident poses interesting legal questions and Apple offers to pay publishers to improve Siri. In CONSUMER NEWS, Tui says that war and high living costs is powering last-minute holiday bookings while economic uncertainty cloud the housing market. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Peltz prepares a bid for Wendy's, Goldman Sachs buys Neos and Lovable hits a $13bn valuation. AND FINALLY, I bring you the best thing to do with a potato ever...

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, the US stirs things up again in the Gulf of Oman, Panama Canal fees hit a new high, the Rhine's low levels disrupt shipping, Britain has a big bill for imported power and the heatwave causes concerns for food supplies. In TECH NEWS, CoreWeave beats forecasts, tech giants spend $1tn on future data centre leases, AI content is to get watermarked and there are hopes for a plucky British AI underdog. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, China gets more control over Europe's car supply chain, Unitree's IPO garners ridiculous levels of interest, Ari Emanuel buys ATG and households near pylons get a discount on energy bills. AND FINALLY, I bring you some fancy bartending...

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, China uses the Arctic, Hong Kong changes are afoot, Colombia has an earthquake, the yen fades, there's speculation about Burnham raising taxes and he's going to give councils more powers. In TECH & MEDIA NEWS, banks partner with Nvidia for a massive financing, OpenAI's head of ethics leaves, Meta returns to open models, TMTG racks up the losses and the UK raises cost forecasts for Palantir's work in the NHS. In MONEY-RAISING & INVESTMENT NEWS, Shein's IPO is pitched, we see what a Tesla-SpaceX merger would mean for Musk, a UK missile and drone interceptor raises a ton of cash and hedge funds are suffering. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, top end home values fall, Vistry shares suffer, we see more evidence of the World Cup boost and John Lewis's MD quits. AND FINALLY, I bring you perfect chips...

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Netanyahu rejects Trump's plan, Türkiye tightens its cyber law, UK state subsidies rise on support for energy projects and El Niño concerns rise and solar panel fires increase. In TECH NEWS, ByteDance works on a mega AI model, Moonshot aims for an IPO and Moody's worries about banks being vulnerable to tech firms. In CAR NEWS, Asian carmakers see rising demand for hybrids in the US, Chinese EV sales hit new highs in Europe and Tesla sales drop in the UK. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, US brands sell better overseas, investors return to European stocks, UK hiring stabilises and Harvey Nicks heads towards collapse. AND FINALLY, I bring you a weirdly satisfying pipe house...

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, China's exports jump, Modi's economic model takes a hit and Rheinmetall cuts sales forecasts. In TECH & MEDIA NEWS, Alibaba launches its latest AI model, Meta has a 'mare, Google shifts power, NHS leaders are linked to Palantir, Nintendo benefits from tariffs refunds and WPP delights investors. In LEISURE & TRAVEL NEWS, Burger King's turnaround gathers momentum, EasyJet agrees to the Apollo takeover and Wizz Air warns about high fuel costs. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, retail investors get excited about SpaceX, European carmakers look like they'll be propped up by Chinese rivals, Diageo gets drastic and Persimmon aims to benefit from the "Burnham Bounce". AND FINALLY, I bring you a ridiculous skateboarding challenge...

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Iran reaches an agreement with Oman and China hits back at the US. In RETAIL NEWS, Next upgrades again, John Lewis experiences "really tough" trading and TG Jones's future looks iffy. In TECH & MEDIA NEWS, Google DeepMind's CEO steps aside, Disney has good news, Etsy is to cut 12% of its employees and S4 Capital narrows losses. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, we see the latest in cars, gambling and M&A while Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk raise their profit outlook. AND FINALLY, I bring you an unusual croissant suggestion...

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Ukraine hits warehouses, Bessent makes Hormuz hints, Trump takes a liberation day blow and oil companies boom. In M&A AND INVESTMENT NEWS, Segro accepts a takeover offer, P&G seals a $3.8bn deal for Thorne, Polymarket is in fundraising talks and a UK start-up strikes a $10bn deal with Anthropic. In TECH NEWS, SpaceX announces major AI spending plans, AMD shares drop, Palantir sees rising sales, OpenAI and Anthropic go rogue and Spotify suffers from concerns over streaming growth. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Mattel keeps trying, BMW drivers get a spidey surprise and Match Group is held back by Tinder. AND FINALLY, I bring you some Korean street food...

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Iran denies talks are taking place, oil prices weaken while Trump berates Big Oil from "making too much money", US states criticise the government's "sham" tariff probe and a potato crisis looms. In TECH NEWS, Amazon hits $3tn, Palantir forecasts greater demand while NHS England looks to revise the data on Palantir's platform, Apple fights against the UK, ASML's grip weakens, Snap's losses narrow and Olix's valuation triples. In M&A NEWS, investors aren't convinced about the AstraZeneca mega-merger and Shell sells off its European wind and solar business. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, corporate America does just fine while consumers suffer higher costs, UK manufacturing growth gathers pace, Nissan posts profit and US gas guzzlers beat European EVs. AND FINALLY, I bring you a joke...

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Trump calls off a major attack, sells VIP access to Truth Social and props up the yen while the UK's new regime gets going, OPEC increases oil output and alternative energy makes the agenda in Italy and the UK. In INVESTMENT AND M&A NEWS, Amazon completes its investment in OpenAI, Chinese VC firms raise funds, AstraZeneca is in talks with BMS to create a potential giant, Italian bank talks collapse, foreign bidders use "bear hug" tactics and the Boots takeover is on the brink. In CONSUMER & EMPLOYMENT NEWS, Britons seek out "colocations" and participate in the padel boom while UK grad openings fall to new lows. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Ashurst Perkins Coie gets the go ahead to float in London and there's some interesting music innovation going on. AND FINALLY, I bring you some "Inflatable Blob" moments...

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, we see defence developments, slower-than-expected US economic growth, falling factory activity in China, the Bank of England leaving interest rates unchanged, Shell's joy, BP's job cuts and a slowdown in central bank gold purchases. In INVESTMENT NEWS, we see whether investors really are cooling on the AI boom, Citadel buys Situational Awareness, hedge funds turn against US-backed critical minerals companies, the owner of the NYSE buys MarketAxess and Hugo Boss investors reject Mike Ashley. In TECH NEWS, the AI spending spree breaches $1tn and Microsoft booms while Apple and Roblox forecast slower growth. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, we consider the latest in cars, financials and trends among the wealthy. AND FINALLY, I bring you a bit of nostalgia...

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, the US launches strikes on Iran, oil inventories fall further, the Pentagon commits over $120bn to Patriot missiles, the Fed keeps rates on hold, US borrowing costs hit a 19-year high and the FTSE100 reaches record levels. In TECH NEWS, we see the latest in chips, data centres and Meta's stumble. In BUSINESS, INVESTMENT & CONSUMER TRENDS, we see consequences of the wildfires, real estate developments, how AI is being used by in-house legal teams, the prospect of another potential foreign takeover and some consumer trends. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, UBS and Deutsche Bank join the bonanza, Standard Chartered launches a $1bn buyback, Grant Thornton announces a massive takeover, BMW announces job cuts, Ferrari hits 2026 sales targets for the Luce and Airbus sees booming profits. AND FINALLY, I bring you some techno-classical music...

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, we consider war and natural disasters, more Burnham-whispering and Europe's wind turbine makers talking consolidation. In TECH NEWS, Nvidia emerges as a tenant for a massive data centre, the Scottish data centre boom prompts resistance, China makes a chip breakthrough, SK Hynix slides, Rio Tinto emerges as an AI play and Apple becomes a $5tn company. In RETAIL, HOSPITALITY & CONSUMER GOODS NEWS, Kering returns to growth, Frasers builds up its stake in Burberry and UK restaurants scramble for aircon while Coca-Cola and Unilever have a good World Cup. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, we see the latest in batteries, cars and investment trends. AND FINALLY, I bring you some food drama...

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, we look at the latest on war, wildfires, Germany's cabinet shake-up and what's facing Andy Burnham. In TECH NEWS, AI worries persist, CMXT has a storming market debut, Bezos plans to launch 5,000 satellites, Palantir doesn't appear to have had the magic touch and Humanoid signals a way forward. In INVESTMENT NEWS, Nvidia backs Sutskever, defence giants back start-ups, DCC becomes the latest UK firms to fall to the Americans and Vodafone increases profit guidance. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, J&J settles, Shein falls to a loss, LVMH returns to growth, Porsche announces more job cuts, pubs celebrate a great World Cup and the CPS hires more trainee lawyers. AND FINALLY, I bring you some dinner lady energy...

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, the US ups the ante on Iran, there's talk of a Syria pipeline, Trump does his thing, Burnham gets closer to the hot seat, the government nationalises British Steel and Zelenskyy's government is in turmoil. In IPO AND M&A NEWS, energy IPOs surge, we look at the Great British Sell-off, Uber buys Delivery Hero, ABB buys Rotork and Eli Lilly buys AtaiBeckley. In TECH & MEDIA NEWS, China pushes AI, Moonshot challenges Anthropic, TSMC invests big in US production and Netflix has a downbeat outlook. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, UK smaller companies aren't confident, Foxtons suffers and Ocado has a shocker. AND FINALLY, I bring you an unusual warm-up for a gym workout...

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, US troops are to get testosterone treatment, oil traders warn on inventory levels, South Korea raises interest rates and we look at what could be in store for the new government. In TECH & MEDIA NEWS, Thinking Machines unveils a new AI model, ASML raises forecasts, Brussel braces for Google impact, the US gets selective on press freedoms, AI models on TikTok shop get pushback and SpaceX's share price goes underwater. In M&A AND IPO NEWS, Stripe and Advent bid for PayPal, CXMT aims for a big IPO and Utmost plans a London flotation. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Helsing's valuation prompts defence bubble concerns, Morgan Stanley gets a boost and Richemont beats sales expectations. AND FINALLY, I bring you an over-engineered sandwich...

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Trump backtracks, US inflation cools, China reports weaker GDP growth and European defence groups get their heads together. In TECH & SOCIAL MEDIA NEWS, DeepSeek prepares to list, Hassabis calls for an AI watchdog, AI lawsuits highlights insurance gaps, New York state suspends data centre development, IBM shares crater and UK teenagers face a midnight social media curfew. In MARKETS AND M&A NEWS, Goldman Sachs rakes in the trading income, US small caps boom and Mike Ashley gets involved in the Harvey Nichols sale. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Lucid fields ideas, Watches of Switzerland bucks the luxury slowdown and the number of farms for sale hits a high. AND FINALLY, I bring you a toe-curlingly awkward mother-son chat...

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, we see the latest on the Iran war, the boom in Chinese monthly car exports, De Beers halting production and the EU's purchase of Russian gas. In MONEY-RAISING NEWS, Wall Street advisory fees sky-rocket, Shell sells its Indian wind and solar business, data centre builders offload stakes, Morrisons tries to raise funds to take on Lidl and Moneybox turns to PISCES. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, VW confirms plans to cut more jobs, EV owners are going to be taxed for driving abroad, UK consumers splurge on beer and online shopping, China's grads face tough times and UK lawyers are looking into a potential power grid cover-up. AND FINALLY, I bring you some spinning latte art...

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, the US launches more attacks on Iran, Burnham ponders an expanded autumn Budget, a "super" El Niño could push up global food prices and Britain's biggest community solar farm is forced to shut. In FINANCIALS NEWS, Apollo gazumps Castlelake and big PE firms take more cash. In TECH NEWS, Apple sues OpenAI and the social media ban causes concern about being too broad. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, we look at employment, the success of Airbnb at the World Cup, property trends and VW's ongoing quest to cut costs. AND FINALLY, I bring you Pot Noodle on a crumpet...

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, we look at the SK Hynix share sale, ChatGPT's latest model, the ongoing impact of AI and Tencent in the deal to unwind Meta's Manus acquisition. In CONSUMER & EMPLOYMENT NEWS, Russian drivers suffer, Wegovy goes on sale in the UK and Reeves wants firms to retrain staff in AI. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Kraken becomes a unicorn, Netflix considers options and Eurostar prepares for 55 degree summers. AND FINALLY, I bring you some posh fried chicken...

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, attacks on Iran and Russia increase, China's factory gate price jump, the KOSPI falls into bear market territory, Britain gets the biggest upgrade in the G7, Burnham has more of a plan, Farage faces Count Binface and Sizewell B gets an extension. In M&A NEWS, UniCredit gets a hefty slice of Commerzbank and Tesco considers a sale of the European business. In REAL ESTATE NEWS, the World Cup and heatwave deter homebuyers while Vistry's nightmare continues. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, we see that lawyers could get struck off for not using AI and the FCA charges a Goodwin Proctor lawyer with insider trading. AND FINALLY, I bring you some wholesome moments...

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, we see strikes on Iran, more Trump threats, the White House pressuring US supermarkets, the Bank of England easing capital rules, Burnham's reality, Nigel Farage's stunt and US rare earth exports. In TECH NEWS, SpaceX gets nice recommendations from banks, data centre projects look set to face hurdles, Meta releases a new image model and tests "super sensing" AI glasses. In CONSUMER & EMPLOYMENT NEWS, house prices rise, employers hire part-timers and 75% of London jobs are at risk from AI. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, we see the M&A latest, the advent of electric trucks in the UK, John Lewis changes and M&S investing in fridges. AND FINALLY, I bring you a man who can play the guitar whilst executing a handstand...

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, the tide turns in Ukraine, Trump's Venezuela strategy falls short, jet fuel prices fall and we see the latest in defence developments. In M&A NEWS, EasyJet agrees a takeover and ITV sells its media and entertainment business to Sky. In TECH NEWS, Microsoft cuts jobs in an Xbox reset, Samsung smashes another quarter and an AI guru bets on SK Hynix's US IPO. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Tesla rebounds, Walmart cuts prices, Ocado's founder is to step down and the Wegovy pill goes on sale in the UK high street. AND FINALLY, I bring you something you've probably not seen before...

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Strait transits increase, oil prices fall but market fears rise, Currys' boss wants Burnham to ditch Reeves's job taxes and a Polish energy giant plans nuclear reactors across Britain. In TECH NEWS, Altman's proposal looks dangerous, Anthropic tries to close Claude loopholes, a massive Devon data centre sparks major concerns, Sony stops making physical games and Spotify acts to stop a Kalshi-powered surge. In CONSUMER & EMPLOYMENT NEWS, credit card defaults hit a new high, Manchester and Stansted airports report record passenger numbers, phone and laptop prices rise, South Korea's wealth divide gets worse and Germany demands sick notes. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, we see the latest in IPOs and M&A, Tesla improves, PwC wants Canary Wharf for its new HQ and Blue Owl has more redemption requests. AND FINALLY, I bring you an excellent impression of Erling Haaland...

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, the US decides not to renew the trade deal with Mexico and Canada and Eurozone inflation falls. In M&A AND IPO NEWS, dealmaking booms, Bending Spoons has a great debut, KNDS ditches its IPO, Wayve chooses PISCES and Windrose Electric wants to do a SPAC-backed IPO. In TECH NEWS, economists get jittery over AI, the White House pushed plans for AI model standards, OpenAI looks at giving the government a 5% stake and battery start-ups looks to benefit from data centres. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, UBS wants wealthy Americans, the Halifax name will disappear, Google has to pay Klarna $2bn, Nike's gloom continues, the UK suffers the biggest fall in wealth, UK house prices rise and up to 150 WH Smith stores will close. AND FINALLY, I bring you some incredible skippers...

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Trump's personal finances are revealed, the Supreme Court pushes back again and gold is on track for its worst quarter in over ten years. In TECH NEWS, the Magnificent Seven plunge, the Anthropic model ban is lifted and Claude Science is launched. In RETAIL & HOSPITALITY NEWS, Sainsbury's chief has mildly good news about grocery inflation, Asda cuts roles and pubs and restaurants continue to feel the heat. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, we take a look at some IPOs, investment in Brompton, Barclays buying its Canary Wharf HQ, AI and crypto flexing at Flexjet and the UK as a unicorn producer. AND FINALLY, I bring you a nice relaxing bike ride in the summer sunshine...

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Trump takes a hit, Burnham makes promises, the yen hits a 40-year low, Strategy eats its own words and Europe could start winter with gas stocks at a 15-year low. In TECH & MEDIA NEWS, we look at the effect AI is having on power, ads, travel agents and Silicon Valley while Comcast spins off NBCUniversal and Sky. In BUSINESS & CONSUMER TRENDS, Maersk raises guidance, business confidence weakens, the World Cup boosts pubs and gambling, UK mortgage approvals weaken and BAT cuts 9,000 jobs. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, we see interesting developments in EV batteries, Nationwide cuts jobs, Atom Bank's sale looks iffy, the EU closes the "de minimis" loophole and WH Smith's fortunes continue to slide. AND FINALLY, I bring you some magic...

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, we look at the latest in the wars, Venezuela, Starmer's dying days, Burnham's ambitions and Binance stopping its services to UK clients. In TECH NEWS, central bankers warn on AI, sovereign wealth funds power AI, DeepSeek plans a hiring surge, Trump relents slightly on Mythos, OpenAI selectively releases GPT-5.6, Apple wants memory chips, Musk plans a Starlink mobile push and we look at the success of Micron. In ROBOTAXI AND CAR NEWS, Shenzhen makes the robotaxi shift, Wayve makes waves and German carmakers are to impose more job cuts. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, consultants shift away from the billable hour, UK property is looking a bit iffy and TG Jones gets its restructuring approved. AND FINALLY, I bring you a tomato thing...

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, there was an attack in the Strait of Hormuz, India orders weaponised drones, a key US inflation index hits 4.1% and electricity prices boom. In INVESTMENT NEWS, aircon stocks are hot, Ares Management's private credit fund is hit, there's more to biotech M&A than patent cliffs and EasyJet is still open to takeover. In TECH NEWS, the US government asks OpenAI to stagger the release of its new model, Meta looks to use AI for moderation, Micron shares boom, law firms chase AI gains and Apple announces big price increases. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, the US bans Polestar, Ferrari's marketing boss gets the boot, UK housebuilders warn, Bayer wins a key ruling, Magic Circle firms get overtaken and Ryanair revises its family seating policy. AND FINALLY, I bring you a brilliant parenting trick!

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Trump demands loyalty, Venezuela suffers two huge earthquakes, Burnham looks to move some operation to Manchester, NESO pays up for extra power, Rheinmetall suffers while KNDS moves towards listing, oil prices hit prewar levels and bitcoin hits a 20-month low. In TECH NEWS, SK Hynix seeks a US listing, Micron smashes forecasts, Qualcomm reveals Meta as a customer, Zuck wants to build a prediction markets app, Kalshi's looking to raise money and SpaceX stumbles. In M&A NEWS, Bain Capital buys into VW's marine engine unit, Qualcomm buys Modular and Segro rebuffs an offer from Prologis. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, UK job opportunities fall, the financial return for UK grads falls, UK car production rises and Zoox redesigns its robotaxis. AND FINALLY, I bring you a beer cocktail (and an unusual way to open a beer)...

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, the Hormuz closure lingers, Putin gets pouty, Germany scraps warship plans, Starmer hands Burnham some tricky issues and Europe's heatwave boosts electricity prices. In TECH NEWS, the EU joins up with the US on AI supply chains, OpenAI pitches ChatGPT ads, Nvidia's banned chips double in price on China's black market and 21,000 jobs are cut at Oracle. In IPO AND M&A NEWS, China's set for a major IPO, Agility plans a SPAC-backed IPO, EG Group aims for a stateside flotation, Energy Fuels goes shopping and Walmart buys an ad tech firm. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Slate Auto is on track to build a no-frills electric pickup, Tesla booms in Europe, management consultants face challenges but not doom, Asda loses ground to rivals and the de minimis loophole won't close for ages yet. AND FINALLY, I bring you Huxley the dog...

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Burnham looks set to take over and we look at why we've had so many PMs over the last ten years. In M&A AND IPO NEWS, Germany buys a big chunk of Europe's biggest tank maker, AbbVie buys Apogee, Castlelake makes a hostile bid for EasyJet and Lime aims for an IPO. In TECH NEWS, Alphabet loses two top researchers, ChatGPT gets access to Getty Images' archive, we see a landmark win for an AI law firm, Zuck gets in someone new to lead WhatsApp and SpaceX loses momentum. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, CATL is set to install battery stations in the UK, Lucid makes deep workforce cuts, Apollo's main private credit fund faces big redemptions, out-of-town retail parks are full and The Works looks to pick up the pieces of TG Jones. AND FINALLY, I bring you a lemon brûlée...

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, peace talks are ongoing, Starmer quits, the ONS continues to be rubbish on jobs data and the Bank of England looks like it'll relax capital rules. In INVESTMENT, CONSUMER & EMPLOYMENT NEWS, VC cash diverts to defence tech, SpaceX gets the worst ESG rating, holiday bookings surge and shoppers splash out while weight-loss pills change spending patterns. In TECH & MEDIA NEWS, a young Brit works hard to build Trump-proof AI, NatWest train staff on AI risks and ministers push for better quality news on social media. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, David Lloyd considers a flotation, Ocado looks for a successor and UK telcos groups introduce a "kill switch". AND FINALLY, I bring you an amazing artist...

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Iran wants Hormuz tolls, Hegseth announces a review, the Bank of England keeps rates unchanged and Burnham wins. In TECH NEWS, SpaceX looks for even more money and warns on EU satellite plans, JP Morgan Chase cuts off Anthropic access, we look at more AI impact and Apple raises gadget prices. In RETAIL NEWS, Tesco sees a sales slowdown and Aldi makes a push in America. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS,UK private sector wage growth slows, the UK government looks to overhaul the home-selling process and Castore buys an old shoe-maker. AND FINALLY, I bring you a support group that weans people off corporate jargon...