Monday 26/01/26

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Trump threatens, pardons whilst whipping up opposition, Saudi Arabia is to rein in Neom, Andy Burnham gets blocked, gold hits $5k and the US keeps investing in rare earths. In CONSUMER & EMPLOYMENT NEWS, luxury gravitates to the US, Devon and Cornwall are suffering, private tutor demand rises and there are employment wobbles. In RETAIL & CONSUMER-RELATED NEWS, UK sales rise unexpectedly, Morrisons tries its own middle aisle, Asda shoppers aren't convinced, On goes beyond trainers and Matcha boosts Caffè Nero. In TECH NEWS, memory stocks boom, Hassibis warns of a bubble and we look at the potential for AI to raise electricity bills. AND FINALLY, I bring you an unusual hat for a cat...

 


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Friday 23/01/26

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, we consider Davos, UK government borrowing and Venezuela. In TECH & MEDIA NEWS, Apple's developing a new wearable, Japan's Kioxia booms, Intel suffers and TikTok gets a deal. In FINANCIALS NEWS, JP Morgan boosts Dimon's pay but Trump sues him while Ford and GM get US permission to set up banking divisions. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, we look at the IPO pipeline, Beazley's rejection of Zurich, UK consumer gloom and B&M's not-so-merry Christmas. AND FINALLY, I bring you the fruits of a pointless exercise...

 


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Thursday 22/01/26

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, we look at the latest on Greenland, markets, UK inflation and a potential social media ban. In TECH & MEDIA NEWS, JP Morgan's boss warns about the impact of AI, Logical Intelligence makes a breakthrough and the BBC announces a deal to make content for YouTube. In RETAIL & LEISURE NEWS, Morrisons losses deepen, Next buys Russell & Bromley and JD Wetherspoon gets hit by rising costs. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, VW improves cashflow, SocGen is to axe 1,800 finance jobs, Aberdeen sees big outflows and inner London house prices plummet. AND FINALLY, I bring you that amazing bartender again...

 


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Wednesday 21/01/26

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, the world reacts to Trump and we look at the latest developments in defence, energy and Japan. In TECH & MEDIA NEWS, Nadella appeals for wider AI adoption, ByteDance targets Alibaba and Netflix beats forecasts. In AUTOMOTIVE NEWS, Chinese EVs reign supreme and target the UK while Renault moves into drone manufacture. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, GSK goes shopping, Amazon opens a massive store and the number of employed in the UK falls. AND FINALLY, I bring you some shocking news and something to calm the soul...

 


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Tuesday 20/01/26

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, we look at the latest in Greenland, Chevron's Venezuela dilemma and unions changing their tune on Europe. In CONSUMER SPENDING-RELATED NEWS, Germany opens up its EV support scheme, UK first-time buyers still rely on BoMAD and Carlsberg loses froth. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Zurich bids for Beazley and regulators warn about AI in finance. AND FINALLY, I bring you some unusual wooden sculptures...

 


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Monday 19/01/26

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Europe baulks at Trump's aggression against Greenland ahead of Davos, China hits its GDP growth target and Brazil and the US close in on a rare earths deal. In TECH NEWS, Nvidia halts H200 chip output, ElevenLabs eyes an $11bn valuation and Musk gets feisty. In CONSUMER NEWS, the demand for spirits falls, high street coffee chains feel the pressure from independents and asking prices rise. AND FINALLY, I need you to settle a family debate as to my taste in music...

 


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Friday 16/01/26

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, we consider the latest on Iran, Venezuela and Greenland while Trump pushes for power plan funding, Chinese and Canadian leaders meet, the Red Sea opens up and the UK economy ticks up. In TECH NEWS, Apple plays kingmaker, Claude's new chatbot could be ominous, xAI gets sued and Parloa triples its valuation. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Goldman and Morgan Stanley bankers are loving it, BlackRock beats forecasts, the UK business rates system comes in for criticism and weight-loss drug use could affect how much people can borrow for mortgages. AND FINALLY, I bring you that chocolate guy again...

 


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Thursday 15/01/26

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, US stocks slide, metals prices rise, Trump continues to stir, Japan's PM gets closer to calling a snap election, UK borrowing costs fall, speculation rises of more U-turns and wind contracts are announced. In TECH NEWS, Google uses e-mails and YouTube history to personalise AI, OpenAI agrees a massive deal, Musk climbs down over deepfakes, McKinsey tests AI use in recruitment and Sadiq Khan warns about AI taking London jobs. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, the vegan boom collapses, Coca-Cola gives up on selling Costa, AutoTrader says the new EV tax will kill EV demand and UK estate agents get optimistic. AND FINALLY, I bring you different ways to make your bed...

 


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Wednesday 14/01/26

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, we consider Trump's options in Iran, how countries are de-risking from America and how central bankers rally to support Powell while China's trade surplus booms, Starmer gives up on mandatory digital IDs and the Northern Powerhouse project gets a lift. In TECH & MEDIA NEWS, Microsoft says China's winning, Warhammer makes a stand on AI, Netflix prepares another offer and the BBC tries to fend off Trump. In RETAIL NEWS, Fortnums does well, European luxury has a China wobble and we see that Russell & Bromley could disappear. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, JP Morgan takes a hit, Boeing beats Airbus, Delta is hopeful and we see the latest in defence company developments. AND FINALLY, I bring you a classic Bob Mortimer short story...

 


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Tuesday 13/01/26

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Trump's assault on the Fed causes a stir, his assault on credit card issuers causes panic and he makes threats to those "doing business" with Iran while gold hits record levels. In RETAIL NEWS, Abercrombie has a strong year-end, JD Sports tries AI and M&S is in a good place. In TECH NEWS, AI start-ups face challenges, Alphabet hits a $4tn valuation, OpenAI is to do another Super Bowl ad and Grok faces a crackdown. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, AbbVie sucks up to Trump, Germany defence jobs boom, McLaren gets a big cash boost and Stonegate gets the advisers in. AND FINALLY, I bring you a competitive firefighter...

 


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Monday 12/01/26

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, we see what Trump's doing re Iran, Venezuela, his defence industry and on the domestic front whilst NATO allies fret about Greenland silence, how Russia could get through, the EU's demand for a "Farage clause" and whether the government's pub U-turn could work. In BUSINESS & EMPLOYMENT TRENDS, UK business confidence weakens while companies approach a tipping point, we see the Christmas scorecard but employment stalls. In TECH NEWS, Google introduces new shopping ads and Burnham backs Aussie-style social media bans. In M&A NEWS,healthcare companies look set for a deal bonanza and Merck is in talks to buy Revolution Medicines. AND FINALLY, I bring you some amazing cleaver skills!

 


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Friday 09/01/26

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, we look at further Venezuela and Greenland developments and Trump orders a chunky mortgage bond-buying spree while the UK government moves to ring-fence the City and climbs down on pub taxes. In CONSUMER, RETAIL & LEISURE NEWS, UK households spend less on booze, Tesco and M&S have a merry Christmas, Uniqlo benefits from tourists, Primark disappoints and Greggs puts prices up. In IPO & M&A NEWS, MiniMax is the latest Chinese AI company to list and Merck eyes Revolution Medicines while Glencore and Rio Tinto restart talks. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Chinese car exports are set to rise, GM takes a hit and LG Electronics expects a loss. AND FINALLY, I bring you a brave man...

 


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Thursday 08/01/26

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, we look at the latest on Venezuela and Greenland as well as Trump's calls for a massive increase in US defence spending, UK ministers consider concessions for pubs, Scotland squanders 75% of its wind energy and Trump's World Liberty venture applies for a US banking licence. In TECH NEWS, OpenAI touts AI's ability to free us from chores, Anthropic raises $10bn, Character.ai and Google settle teen suicide lawsuits and Samsung reports record profits. In FINANICALS NEWS, JP Morgan takes over Apple's credit card portfolio and Zilch buys Lithuanian lender Fjord Bank. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, UK construction takes a big hit and Warner Bros rejects Paramount's bid. AND FINALLY, I bring you some Chinese wine...

 


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Wednesday 07/01/26

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, we look at the latest on Venezuela and Greenland while Giorgia Meloni seeks to boost her chances and Chevron moves to buy Lukoil assets. In TECH NEWS, China reviews Meta's purchase of Manus, xAI raises $20bn and TDK wants to try smart glasses. In PROFESSIONAL SERVICES NEWS, PE firms go on a recruitment drive, Accenture buys an AI start-up and Pogust Goodhead is looking tricky. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, we see the latest on cars and retailers while Lloyds sees a blockchain future and Sheffield emerges in defence. AND FINALLY, I bring you a restaurant dilemma...

 


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Tuesday 06/01/26

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, we look at the repercussions of the invasion of Venezuela. In CONSUMER, RETAIL & EMPLOYMENT NEWS, UK credit card borrowing booms, shop price inflation forces consumers to trade down (which is good news for Aldi), workers turn down promotions and power grid jobs are hot. In TECH NEWS, Nvidia releases a new AI model and Telegram takes a big hit. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Pirelli tries to fend off the Chinese, UK car sales increase, there's a shortage of London office space and Novo Nordisk triggers a weight-loss pill price war in the US. AND FINALLY, I bring you an interesting fact about eggs...

 


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Monday 05/01/26

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, we look at what happened in Venezuela and it implications. In CAR-RELATED NEWS, EV sales look set to slow, Tesla and Toyota lose ground to China and London emerges as the battleground for robotaxis. In BUSINESS, CONSUMER & EMPLOYMENT NEWS, UK business confidence weakens, pizza consumption changes on both sides of the Atlantic, unemployment goes higher and 25% of British workers are unhappy. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, we look at the latest in tech, IPO and M&A and how Sainsbury's is making a push into upmarket clothing, difficulties in rural America and Musk potentially becoming the world's first trillionaire. AND FINALLY, it's bad news for Kevins in France...

 


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Friday 19/12/25

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, the markets show doubts, Japan raises interest rates to highest point in 30 years, the EU agrees a Ukraine loan, the ECB leaves rates unchanged, the BoE cuts and UK construction plans look shaky. In M&A AND IPO NEWS, Hogan Lovells and Cadwalader are set to merge, Trump wades into fusion and booksellers look to list in London. In TECH NEWS, China upgrades older ASML machines, the TikTok thing moves forward and Britons use AI for emotional support. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, we look at AI in the workplace, why junior lawyers' pay keeps rising despite the rise of AI, FRP Advisory expects increasing demand and Nike feels a China chill. AND FINALLY, I bring you some dad jokes to end the year with...

 


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Thursday 18/12/25

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, UK inflation slows and interest rates look like they'll fall while BP's boss resigns abruptly. In TECH NEWS, AI stocks weaken, Amazon does an AI overhaul and Meta uses a new age-check system. In PROPERTY NEWS, London property prices plunge and although house prices generally fall this year, a rebound is expected next year. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Germany approves massive military purchases, the UK vows to review EV sales targets, the Medline and Andersen IPOs fly and cheap Chinese stuff shifts to Europe. AND FINALLY, I bring you the smallest (and fanciest) egg fried rice...

 


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Wednesday 17/12/25

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, both the US and UK see higher unemployment, Starmer looks vulnerable, the Erasmus programme looks like returning, risky crypto trading gets the go-ahead and oil prices hit a nine-month low. In M&A AND IPO NEWS, the WBD drama continues, Canada OKs the Anglo Teck merger, Amazon is the next company to commit to OpenAI, Medline raises $6bn, Anderson gets a $1.75bn valuation and Waymo raises more money. In LAW & REGULATION NEWS, the BBC vows to fight Trump, California orders Tesla to change Autopilot advertising, the UK workers' rights legislation passes, limits are to be lifted on litigation funders and Morrisons loses out on rotisserie chickens. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, carmakers rejoice and China property stocks are still in the doldrums. AND FINALLY, I bring you the correct way to enter a room...

 


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Tuesday 16/12/25

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Trump goes off-piste, the UK and South Korea sign a new trade deal, entrepreneurs get blocked and we look at the state of the UK in visas, AI copyright and crypto. In CAR-RELATED NEWS, Brussels moves to ditch the 2035 combustion engine ban, Ford makes a big move, Nissan commits to the UK and Chinese robotaxis are in trouble while the AA and RAC ponder their options. In CONSUMER GOODS & CONSUMER NEWS, Roomba goes bankrupt, Magnum moves to boot its chair, Brompton refuses to fold, UK mortgage rules are to be relaxed and seller cut asking prices. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, investors bet on Chinese AI-related companies, we see what to look out for in a bubble, McKinsey making thousands of layoffs and what young Aussies are doing in the wake of the new social media ban. AND FINALLY, I bring you a proud young wizard demonstrating his talents...

 


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Monday 15/12/25

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Australia is to review gun laws after the Bondi tragedy, the UK economy contracts and we look at what's in store for UK interest rates and crypto. In CONSUMER-RELATED NEWS, job listings fall, the average mortgage for first-timers rises, Rightmove predicts a "Boxing Day bounce" and hospitality takes another hit. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, SpaceX gets serious about an IPO, we look more closely at Disney's investment in OpenAI, hedge funds buy into commodities, VW approaches its first production closure, claims outweigh premiums in car insurance and Australia's social media ban makes waves. AND FINALLY, I bring you some Northern Irish slang...

 


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Friday 12/12/25

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, the S&P hits a record high, the US trade deficit narrows, Trump rattles cages and Mexico slaps tariffs on Chinese imports. In TECH & MEDIA NEWS, we look at the impending IPO boom, Broadcom's shares weaken, Coupang gets hacked, Disney invests $1bn in OpenAI and we look at different outcomes for WBD. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, the EU cuts the new drug exclusivity window, Lululemon's CEO heads for the exit, Aegon UK's up for sale, UK pubs are doing well, plans are submitted for York Central and Britain's youth unemployment rises. AND FINALLY, I bring you one man and his dog...

 


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Thursday 11/12/25

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, the Fed cuts rates, the US lengthens social media disclosure, the EU looks at more green walk-back and the UK government faces push-back against workers' rights legislation. In TECH & MEDIA NEWS, Google DeepMind unveils plans to build a materials science lab, Oracle falls and we see the latest commentary on the Warner Bros Discovery deal. In LEISURE NEWS, restaurants get crafty, things get dramatic at Leon and Evoke mulls a sale or breakup. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Trump accelerates Europe's EV judgment day, retailers scramble to appear on AI searches and millennials cut their internet use. AND FINALLY, I bring you a compelling race...

 


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Wednesday 10/12/25

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Zelenskyy faces more pressure, Trump addresses concerns, US job openings improve, China's economy has issues, the French welfare budget passes, the Bank of England reckons the Budget will cut inflation and silver booms. In TECH & MEDIA NEWS, China limits access to Nvidia chips and adds domestic AI chips to its official procurement list while the fight over WBD continues. In CONSUMER-RELATED NEWS, it turns out that British consumers pay more income tax than the French, households cut spending, homeowners take out riskier mortgages and rent rises slow down. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, JP Morgan suffers, SpaceX aims for a listing, drones could be built in the Isle of Wight and Asda's 'mare continues. AND FINALLY, I bring you a compelling ice cream...

 


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Tuesday 09/12/25

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Trump bails farmers out, Strategy's suffering continues and it seems that retail investors might be powering the stocks-and-gold bubble. In M&A AND IPO NEWS, Paramount spoilt the Netflix/WBD party and Magnum Ice Cream floats. In TECH NEWS, Nvidia gets the green light and everyone's eyes are on Australia. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Black Friday proves to be meh, UK employers become less willing to disclose salary and a judge rejects Trump's ban on new wind permits. AND FINALLY, I bring you a bit of etiquette...

 


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Monday 08/12/25

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, the Fed's expected to cut rates, the US economic divide widens, China's trade surplus breaches $1tn, Thailand and Cambodia fight and the UK government faces difficult decisions over cars and energy. In M&A AND IPO NEWS, Netflix agrees a takeover offer, Robinhood makes moves in Indonesia and Unilever's ice cream business floats. In REAL ESTATE-RELATED NEWS, Canary Wharf's revival continues, London is running out of office space and Rightmove tries to stay ahead. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Kroger pays Ocado compensation, China's Nvidia challenger booms and Budweiser prepares for booze-free drinkers. AND FINALLY, I bring you a fun way to do hot chocolate...

 


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Friday 05/12/25

In CONSUMER & EMPLOYMENT NEWS, We look at the state of the American consumer and UK employment trends. In TECH NEWS, Meta plans metaverse spending cuts, Trustpilot gets accused of dodgy practices and we look at how AI could transform UK homebuying and spell the end of the billable hour. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, EV demand drops, Frasers complains, we look at UK market drivers and BP talks about selling its Castrol unit. AND FINALLY, I bring you the fruits of a college education...

 


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Thursday 04/12/25

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Trump throws his weight around, the EU looks at how to cut purchases from China, Trafigura predict low China oil demand, Sterling jumps, Indian equities underperform, Germany pours money into lithium and Glencore cuts 1,000 jobs. In TMT NEWS, Anthropic moves forward, Meta poaches an Apple designer, the UK considers tighter laws on AI chatbots, WPP falls and India reverses an unpopular move. In CONSUMER-RELATED NEWS, we see why petrol cars may be cheaper than EVs, why UK houses aren't actually getting more affordable and how US private employers cut jobs. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, HSBC appoints a new-old chair and Inditex powers through. AND FINALLY, I bring you a magic trick...

 


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Wednesday 03/12/25

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Putin rejects the deal, Trump says he'll name the new Fed chief, Trump's sons' bitcoin venture suffers, UK pension funds ditch US stocks, the UK market shows signs of life, WPP looks set for demotion and we look at threats to the UK economy. In TECH NEWS, Anthropic eyes an IPO, Mistral unveils new models and Altman issues "code red". In FINANCIALS NEWS, the Bank lowers capital requirements, Barclays moans about Revolut and Ruffer is to cut 20% of jobs. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Ford EV sales sink, Volvo and Polestar talk their own book, JLR's design chief gets booted, Taiwan's manufacturers get left behind, company TikTok influencer is a "thing" and ham prices look set to climb. AND FINALLY, I bring you the ultimate game of hide-and-seek...

 


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Tuesday 02/12/25

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Costco joins companies suing the Trump administration, Starmer is accused of creating a new welfare trap, the OBR chair quits, the NHS agrees to pay more, BP ditches a hydrogen hub and Strategy's in a pickle. In TECH NEWS, Samsung comes out with a triple folding smartphone, Apple poaches an AI exec, OpenAI makes another deal and Black Forest Labs challenges the biggies. In CAR-RELATED NEWS, Tesla does well in Norway, Stellantis car production in France is set for an 11% fall and Zipcar shuts down its London operation. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, private credit providers sign up for UK stress tests, HSBC gets on board with Mistral, Airbus has more problems, European farmers face challenges, consultancies freeze starting salaries and Black Friday deals take the edge off shop price inflation. AND FINALLY, I show you how to "speak British"...

 


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Monday 01/12/25

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, we look at the aftermath of the Budget and platinum's renaissance. In CONSUMER & EMPLOYMENT NEWS, we look at what's going on on both sides of the Atlantic and the latest trends in law firms. In TECH & MEDIA NEWS, OpenAI feels the pressure, Beazley pulls back from cyber insurance and we take a look at influencers. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, we consider the EU's "backdoor ban" on petrol vehicles, the latest on airlines, Merlin's new project, Gail's plans and HS2's fire sale of land. AND FINALLY, I bring you some amazing street art...

 


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Friday 28/11/25

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Carney makes an unpopular choice, we consider what happens next after the Budget, net migration falls and Labour caves on "day one" rights. In REAL ESTATE-RELATED NEWS, US banks announce UK expansion, Canary Wharf recovers, house prices fall and Unite gravitates towards the "strongest" universities. In M&A NEWS, Deutsche Börse goes shopping and Puma gets a boost from bid rumours. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, China moves AI model training offshore, European nations finance a surveillance network in space and TJX could be the tech antidote. AND FINALLY, I bring you a classic sketch...

 


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Thursday 27/11/25

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, we take a look at yesterday's Budget, reactions and its impact while the S&P downgrades Tether's assets, crypto hoarders sell out and North Sea oil and gas groups get permission to drill. In TRUMP IMPACT NEWS, corporate dealmaking booms while European business schools gain at America's expense. In REAL ESTATE NEWS, a Marlow studios development gets the green light and affordability for first-time buyers improves. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Saudi Arabia makes new moves to attract foreigners, Deere gets downbeat and Pets At Home sees profits slide. AND FINALLY, Uncle Roger casts his critical eye over another Jamie Oliver abomination...

 


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Wednesday 26/11/25

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, there's more progress on the peace plan, US retail sales data disappoints, Ozempic and Wegovy prices are cut, there are some pre-Budget tax changes and oil prices are expected to fall. In CONSUMER & EMPLOYMENT NEWS, Trump boasts about cheap groceries while the number of Americans falling behind on credit reaches a high, On reaches for the clouds, India enacts major labour reforms, AI will hit 3m low-skilled jobs and Rheinmettal wants auto workers. In TECH & MEDIA NEWS, US stocks jump, AI makes progress with rare diseases, Amazon invests $50bn in data centres, X exposes thousands of trolls and Spotify is to raise prices. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Revolut overtakes Barclays and Asda gets downgraded. AND FINALLY, I bring A Christmas Carol up to date...

 


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Tuesday 25/11/25

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, there's a new peace plan, Russia pays more for war supplies, charges are dismissed against Comey and James, Trump and Xi have a chat, Trump and Takaichi have a chat, Reeves appeals to banks, the UK launches a critical minerals strategy and Zhao faces accusations. In CONSUMER & EMPLOYMENT NEWS, Trump boasts about cheap groceries while the number of Americans falling behind on credit reaches a high, On reaches for the clouds, India enacts major labour reforms, AI will hit 3m low-skilled jobs and Rheinmettal wants auto workers. In TECH & MEDIA NEWS, US stocks jump, AI makes progress with rare diseases, Amazon invests $50bn in data centres, X exposes thousands of trolls and Spotify is to raise prices. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Revolut overtakes Barclays and Asda gets downgraded. AND FINALLY, I bring A Christmas Carol up to date...

 


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Monday 24/11/25

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, we consider the Ukraine "peace plan" options. In BUSINESS, CONSUMER & EMPLOYMENT TRENDS, we see what US corporates really think about Trump's tariffs, what US and UK consumers are facing, falling UK job vacancies, the plight of young lawyers and the nightmare that French winemakers are having. In AI & HACKING-RELATED NEWS, insurers back off from AI cover, AI stockpicking skills look overrated and we look at whether ransom payments to hackers should be banned. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Moderna is the most shorted, recently-listed companies sink, Asda's still on the ropes and Mittal quits the UK. AND FINALLY, I bring you generational slang differences...

 


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Friday 21/11/25

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, the "peace" plan is presented to Ukraine, Brussels cuts the price of entry to the EU defence fund, Trump eases up on some Brazil tariffs, Takaichi announces a stimulus and US stocks slide again. In EMPLOYMENT & CONSUMER NEWS, the US economy displays strong job growth, the number of young jobless men rises, US law firms pay big bonuses and Clifford Chance axes 10% of support staff while consumer confidence wobbles. In RETAIL & LEISURE NEWS, Walmart does well, Asda doesn't, Gap raises its full year forecast, JD Sports suffers and Nando's plans a UK expansion. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, bids are submitted for Warner Discovery, Paramount gets to show Champions Leagues games in the UK, OpenAI talks up GPT-5's impact, the Dutch government steps back from its Nexperia intervention and Nationwide sees mortgage lending fall. AND FINALLY, I bring you some amusing Underground announcers...

 


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Thursday 20/11/25

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, we see the latest on Ukraine, US interest rates, US-Saudi deals, the Epstein files and an easing in UK inflation. In TECH & MEDIA NEWS, Nvidia keeps showing up, Warner settles a lawsuit and Pinkfong has a decent change. In RETAIL NEWS, Kering's chief outlines the way forward, Target could be "most improved", TK Maxx's owner benefits from thrift and WH Smith's CEO quits. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS,we look at "anti-tech" stocks, UK investors pull money out and Budget paralysis hits the property market. AND FINALLY, I bring you an "approved" ice cream sandwich...

 


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Wednesday 19/11/25

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, the Epstein files will be released, Trump receives MdS, the ONS continues to display its incompetence and markets tumble while Pinkfing pops and 80 countries back a COP30 road map. In RETAIL NEWS, Home Depot cuts forecasts, La-Z-Boy sees rising sales, PDD published meh growth, Ocado takes a Kroger hit and Majestic Wine moves into hospitality. In TECH NEWS, Microsoft and Nvidia invest in Anthropic, Meta wins, xAI closes in on fund raising and Cloudflare has a 'mare. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Bond Street booms, Crest Nicholson doesn't, Klarna announces a loss and Amazon launches Zoox in San Fran. AND FINALLY, I bring you an interesting cultural difference...

 


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Tuesday 18/11/25

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, China turns the screws on Japan and tourism stocks tank. In CONSUMER NEWS, the UK is to ban ticket resales and consumer protection increases. In M&A AND INVESTMENT NEWS, Ashurst gets with Perkins Coie, J&J buys Halda, WPP rises on bid rumours, Thiel dumps Nvidia, crypto investors pull out and Gail's plans to raise money. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Trump suggests 50-year mortgages, UK lenders cut mortgage rates, UK councils lose blocking power and Bezos launches an AI start-up. AND FINALLY, I bring you an achievable new sport...

 


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Monday 17/11/25

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Trump relents on the Epstein files, the FAA reverses flight restrictions, foreign student numbers in the US fall, we look at whether the "crypto president has delivered, Spain's on track to beat Germany and fighter talk looks set to morph into a "combat cloud". In INVESTMENT NEWS, the PIF sells out of US stocks and Berkshire Hathaway reveals its chunky stake in Alphabet while we look at anti-AI bets and who's funding the data centre boom. In TECH NEWS, Apple gets serious about succession planning and the cyber ransom debate rumbles on. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Tesla aims to build vehicles with zero Chinese parts, Goldman Sachs is on a massive roll, Wizz Air cuts Gatwick flights, asking prices drop and Primark. AND FINALLY, I bring you the most incredible cake...

 


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Friday 14/11/25

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, markets have a sell-off, the US announces new trade deals, the UK economy has a sluggish Q3, environmental initiatives go backwards and China buys gold. In EMPLOYMENT, CONSUMER & PIZZA NEWS, there's gloom about jobs, households cut energy bills, the London housing market suffers and Domino's sees a fried chicken future. In CAR NEWS, US EV sales slow and EVs in London will have to pay the Congestion Charge. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, bids are being prepared for Warner Bros Discovery, Disney falls, Burberry recovers, BlackRock takes on hedgers and Man Group shifts jobs to Bulgaria. AND FINALLY, I bring you a joyful dog!

 


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Thursday 13/11/25

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Trump ends the shutdown and courts big cheeses but can't shake Epstein, Japan and China needle each other, Macron's pension reforms get suspended, Starmer has a 'mare, SSE wastes power and the IEA bets on rising demand for oil and gas. In TECH NEWS, Anthropic commits $50bn in new US data centres while India pushes its own WhatsApp. In CAR-RELATED NEWS, Toyota announced plans to invest up to $10bn in the US while Waymo rolls out driverless taxis. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, the UK housing market cools, Singles Day proves to be a dud for UK brands, Ryanair does something unpopular and Brussels wants a faster crackdown on Chinese parcels. AND FINALLY, I bring you an amazing jelly "cake"...

 


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Wednesday 12/11/25

In CONSUMER & EMPLOYMENT NEWS, investors pull cash from the stock market, UK grocery price inflation slows down and we look at what lies ahead for "Drastic Dave" and jewellers while considering employment on both sides of the Atlantic. In TECH NEWS, SoftBank sells out of Nvidia and Hollywood stars sign up with ElevenLabs. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, the UK chooses its first SMR site, UK banks want an easing of the capital rules and Asda's market share continues to slide. AND FINALLY, I bring you an interesting breakfast option...

 


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Tuesday 11/11/25

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, there' progress in the US shutdown, Reeves hints at breaking manifesto pledges, the Bank of England relaxes about digital money and Shell ditches wind projects. In TECH NEWS, Intel's top AI exec defects to OpenAI, CoreWeave doubles revenues, we look at what comes next in AI and an AI legal start-up is in trouble. In M&A AND FINANCIALS NEWS, Pfizer wins, Goldman wins and Robinhood wants to win. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, baiju suffers, Drastic Dave gets the top job at Diageo, shoppers wait, used EV sales surge, Reed's boss talks AI and pasta flow to America is going to grind to a halt. AND FINALLY, I bring you some impressive car karaoke!

 


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Monday 10/11/25

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, there's movement on the US shutdown, Trump considers a payout and Spain is pushing back on migrants. In BUSINESS, CONSUMER & EMPLOYMENT TRENDS, US earnings are strong but tech has a tough week, Chinese automakers pull away, demand for secure crypto devices climbs, Lazard talks a good IPO game, we take a look at people movement and the plight of young Brits. In PROPERTY NEWS, Neom fades, Lloyds grows as a landlord and house prices rise. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Hegseth warns defence contractors, we look at Australia's biggest defence company, ITV approaches a break-up, the Primark think gets a lukewarm reception and Tim Davie quits. AND FINALLY, I bring you a tandem challenge...

 


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Friday 07/11/25

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, we take a look at Trump consequences, Merz backs protectionist measures, the Bank of England keeps rates on hold, UK construction activity slows, there's more Budget push-back, Gunvor gives up on Lukoil, Greece does a US deal and a solar power producer files for bankruptcy. In RETAIL, CONSUMER GOODS & LEISURE NEWS, Sainsbury's upgrades forecasts, Diageo sobers up, Monster climbs and Airbnb sees solid sales. In SERVICES NEWS, KPMG and PwC make cuts. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Ford looks at ditching its electric truck, robotaxis have a tough time, Musk gets his pay award through, BA gets Musk broadband, we look at chatbot whisperers and ITV blames the Budget. AND FINALLY, I bring you some crepe magic...

 


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Thursday 06/11/25

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Putin hints at testing nuclear weapons, Trump's going through a rough patch, Carney targets the public sector in Canada, there's more Reeves Budget chat, UK services show resilience, Citadel and Fortress take Ripple stakes and markets recover from AI concerns. In TECH NEWS, AI hits the trad ad model but helps drug development, Nvidia swats away negativity, Qualcomm announces a loss, shareholders vote on Musk's $1tn package, Snap booms and there's more quantum development. In RETAIL NEWS, France talks about banning Shein and Fired Earth collapses. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Metsera is basking in the attention and McDonald's bucks the trend. AND FINALLY, I bring you a tricky situation...

 


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Wednesday 05/11/25

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, the US government heads towards its longest ever shutdown, Mamdani wins New York, stocks slide on AI fears and Canada moves to counter Trump's trade war. In TECH NEWS, AMD reports higher profits, Palantir's market value booms and Nintendo raises its Switch 2 forecasts. In CAR NEWS, Stellantis makes an offer for if the petrol ban is relaxed in Europe and Ferrari's CEO is upbeat. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, we look more closely at Starbucks' China move, Yum looks at selling Pizza Hut, ABF considers a Primark spin-off, Uber falls short and Savills halves house price growth forecasts. AND FINALLY, I bring you a hispi cabbage recipe...

 


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Tuesday 04/11/25

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, the US relents on chips to UAE, Starmer veers towards income tax rises, we review what Reeves could impose and Ørsted offloads. In M&A AND IPO NEWS, Kimberly-Clark strikes a $40bn deal, a $13bn oil and gas driller is created, Starbucks sells a majority stake in its China business, AstraZeneca gets the NY go-ahead, Pfizer fights to defend its Metsera bid and we consider last week's London listings. In TECH NEWS, OpenAI does a massive deal with Amazon, Palantir sees revenues boom, Apple Watch data with AI makes an amazing combo and chip production moves out of the UK. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Miami realtors pitch to New Yorkers, HSBC offers 6.5 times salary mortgages, landlords suffer from lack of Chinese students, Ryanair benefits from Europeans swerving the US and JLR's restart helps UK manufacturing. AND FINALLY, I bring you a cowboy classic...

 


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Monday 03/11/25

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, we see the emerging effects of Trump's policies, US markets boom, the Netherlands' swing to the centre is a positive for the EU, the UK's debt increases fast, Reeves airs various Budget possibilities, oil is to pause next year and gold is good for cyanide. In BUSINESS, CONSUMER & EMPLOYMENT TRENDS, UK small businesses find it hard to benefit from trade deals, gyms, streaming and gaming feel the pinch, AI gets used as a financial adviser and City bosses warn on the minimum wage. In FINANCIALS NEWS, US bank deals ramp up, London become "quant" central and a new UK SPAC emerges. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, China eases its stance on Nexperia, Grokipedia looks like a bad idea, lab-grown choc could be the next big thing, John Lewis offers perks, Asda sells Leon back and the Princes IPO was kind of meh. AND FINALLY, I bring you two dogs in a pool...

 


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Friday 31/10/25

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Trump gets out-Trumped, China's factory activity contracts, the ECB keeps interest rates unchanged, Trump kills US oil, chocolate makers get optimistic, a crypto funds war breaks out and Coinbase sees volumes rise. In TECH & MEDIA NEWS, Amazon delights, Apple bets on iPhone sales, Zuck goes all in on AI, OpenAI manoeuvres for a flotation, Reddit has a decent Q3, Virgin Media O2 teams up with Starlink and the new WPP boss gets critical. In CAR NEWS, VW warns of tariff impact, BYD's profits drop and Tesla does a Cybertruck recall. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, we see a pharma bidding war, Eli Lilly booms, Crocs has a weaker Q3, Puma announces job cuts, Shawbrook has a nice debut and we consider an unusual take on the housing market. AND FINALLY, I bring you a cuteness overload...

 


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Thursday 30/10/25

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, the US cuts interest rates, Trump leaves South Korea, the liberal D66 party wins in the Netherlands, Reeves looks at scrapping the oil and gas sector windfall tax, Goldman bets on a UK interest rate cut, the EU still has mineral issues and copper hits a high. In TECH NEWS, Nvidia equals Germany, the AI boom continues, Character.ai bans teens from talking to chatbots, Samsung's net profit surges and Fiserv absolutely tanks. In CAR NEWS, GM lays of EV workers, Merc and Aston Martin suffer and EU carmakers feel the heat. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Chipotle cuts sales forecasts, Starbucks sees sales stabilise, Universal settles with Udio and Next upgrades profit forecast. AND FINALLY, I bring you some Harry Potter-themed music...

 


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Wednesday 29/10/25

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Israel strikes again, Trump moves on China and floats Bessent as a Fed chief, UK inflation gets some help, the US gets nuke commitment and Miliband wavers. In CONSUMER & EMPLOYMENT NEWS, US consumers spend, Amazon wields the axe and the UK promises to end the illegal gig economy. In TECH NEWS, Nvidia puts $1bn into Nokia whilst announcing an exciting new product, SK Hynix has already sold next year's chips, OpenAI makes its presence felt and Apple hits a $4tn valuation. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, we look at Princes' IPO and KR1's flotation plans. AND FINALLY, I bring you some ridiculous over-engineering...

 


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