Category: Protected – UOL Spring 2023

Friday 14/11/25

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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Tuesday 28/10/25

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, US debt keeps growing, Trump meets Japan's new PM, Reeves receives a gut punch from the OBR, gold eases, Lukoil moves to sell assets and we take a look at the world's best performing stock market and UK changes to short selling rules. In TECH NEWS, Qualcomm moves to challenge Nvidia, Google gets its own power, Zuck boosts AI efforts, Musk gets support for his $1tn pay package and JP Morgan offers use of AI to staff. In CAR NEWS, Nissan pools its carbon emissions with BYD and we see how Nio lost its spark. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, HSBC profits drop, Peltz targets Janus Henderson and households feel the pressure. AND FINALLY, I bring you some pumpkin carving advice...

 

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Monday 27/10/25

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, a US-China trade deal nears, US interest rate cuts appear more likely, Trump raises tariffs on Canada, Milei scores big in Argentina and Putin faces a coup. In CONSUMER & EMPLOYMENT NEWS, supermarkets warn of higher prices, rents now eat up 44% of the average wage, UK home sales drop and job vacancies hit a low point. In DEAL NEWS, Novartis buys Avidity Biosciences, Grindr fields a buyout offer, Legal & General agrees a massive pensions buyout and OpenAI swerved advisers. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, the US risks losing ground to China on EVs, Geely targets big sales numbers in the UK, we look at chocolate alternatives, a "final deal" is reached on TikTok and M&S ditches their Indian outsourcer. AND FINALLY, I bring you an interesting way to clean a hotplate...

 

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Friday 24/10/25

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, EU leaders stall on Ukraine, Trump ends trade negotiations with Canada and pardons Binance's founder, sanctions on Russian oil hit and Aussie rare earth miners boom. In TECH NEWS, Anthropic and Google Cloud announce a major chips deal, Intel surges, Crusoe raises money, Apple loses a £1.5bn lawsuit, European players unite to challenge SpaceX and criminal use of AI pushes up the number of fraud cases. In AUTOMOTIVE-RELATED NEWS, Ford's profits double, Rivian lays off more workers, Volvo and Rivian fret about the Nexperia effect, Porsche goes back to basics, UK car production tanks and Lloyds profits take the car finance scandal impact. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, we see the latest in business, consumer and employment developments, how London eases planning restrictions, Synthesia rejecting an Adobe takeover and GSK's drug approval. AND FINALLY, I bring you Alan Partridge ordering a coffee...

 

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Thursday 23/10/25

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Russia launches more strikes, the US sanctions Rosneft and Lukoil, Reeves gets a bit of help, lawyers and accountants push back, the FCA sues HTX and BP ditches a US wind farm. In TECH NEWS, Trump wants a piece of quantum, Google makes quantum advances but faces stricter rules on mobile platforms and Reddit sues Perplexity. In LUXURY & CONSUMER GOODS NEWS, Kering manages to stem the decline, Adidas raises its profits target, Heineken suffers and Princes Group gets conservative. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Tesla's profits drop and Beyond Meat benefits from the latest meme stock frenzy. AND FINALLY, I bring you an epic dad...

 

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Wednesday 22/10/25

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, the Budapest summit is cancelled, Japan gets is first ever female PM, Reeves bangs on, UK borrowing hits a five-year high, the Bank of England covers his behind, gold sees its biggest sell-off since 2020 and the US offers up plutonium. In M&A AND IPO NEWS, Blackstone closes in on taking Hologic private, Warner Bros Discover gets excited and Shawbrook aims for a £2bn valuation. In CONSUMER GOODS & CONSUMER NEWS, Mattel crosses its fingers, L’Oréal says China's stabilising and we look at what's behind UK food inflation. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, OpenAI launches a web browser and GM gets more upbeat. AND FINALLY, I bring you a ramen experience...

 

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Tuesday 21/10/25

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Europeans support Zelenskyy, Trump backs the Aukus nuclear deal, Reeves looks to cut red tape, rare earths boom and Tesla dominates the UK mega battery market. In TECH NEWS, Amazon's outage could have repercussions, Apple's shares hit a high, Claude focuses on life sciences, a British start-up makes electric car motors with no rare earths and scientists find a "cure" for blindness. In CONSUMER, RETAIL & HOSPITALITY NEWS, Americans are having car payment troubles, we see how much tax rich people in the UK actually pay, B&M boots its finance chief and Pizza Hut closes outlets. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Kering does a beauty deal, Oatly suffers and SlimFast's European arm is sold. AND FINALLY, I show you what it's like to learn Japanese...

 

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Monday 20/10/25

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Zelenskyy takes another beating from Trump, there are rumblings against Trump's policies, China slows but announces a 5-year plan, UK inflation hits a high and Budget jitters have repercussions while we take another look at rare earths and cocoa. In FINANCE-RELEATED NEWS, BlackRock announces bitcoin for British investors, pension funds pour money into private markets and we consider whether we need to be worried about private credit. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Apple gets a boost, luxury EV sales stagnate and it looks like the ease on lending rules is working. AND FINALLY, I bring you two ways to upgrade your ramen...

 

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Friday 17/10/25

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, we see different sides to Trump, Germany calls for a European stock exchange, Lecornu survives, the UK economy grows (very slightly) and Reeves takes aim at the affluent. In TECH NEWS,we look at the state of the "circular deals" in Silicon Valley and TSMC's upgrade. In FINANCIALS NEWS, BBVA's bid for Sabadell fails and UK lenders see a fall in mortgage defaults. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, a report on plug-in hybrids raises eyebrows, UK consumers take action against J&J and its talc while the new Nestle boss starts with a bang. AND FINALLY, I bring you Daredevil Wheelchair Guy...

 

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Thursday 16/10/25

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, we see more Trump shenanigans, Reeves's financial headaches, data centre developments and a renewed push in the North Sea. In BUSINESS & CONSUMER TRENDS, EY sees an uptick and Prologis benefits from a pick up in warehouse leasing while consumers face rising bills and expensive rent but can soon console themselves with £30 ready meals. In FINANCIALS NEWS, top financiers warn about lending standards, Morgan Stanley beats its rivals and tech gets a new bank. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, luxury looks like its coming back, OpenAI outlines a business plan, Shein has a wobble, Waymo expects driverless taxis in London next year and vets face recommendations. AND FINALLY, I bring you a memorable way to pronounce the word "croissant"...

 

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Wednesday 15/10/25

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, US interest rate cuts look more likely, Trump continues to stir, China's consumer prices fall, the French farce continues, the UK gets a warning, oil hits a low and silver booms even faster than gold. In FINANCIALS NEWS, US banks profit but also warn, BlackRock's AUM hit a record and Close Brothers almost doubles its compensation pot. In AUTOMOTIVE NEWS, the world slows EV adoption, GM scales back and Stellantis pledges a big US investment. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Walmart sees the future, Tesco takes share, UK employment has issues and immigration lawyers rake it in. AND FINALLY, I bring you some amazing performances...

 

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Tuesday 14/10/25

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Hamas releases final hostages, Trump is to meet Zelenskyy, US stocks recover and we look at potential Budget changes, planning bill amendments and mega batteries. In FINANCIALS NEWS, JP Morgan announced big investment, Goldman Sachs buys Industry Ventures and Jefferies is in a tight spot. In TECH NEWS, OpenAI announces a Broadcom deal, Samsung gains momentum, TSMC also gains and the Nexperia thing could mean there's more to come. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Ford cuts production, UK retail sales growth slows down and Novo Nordisk crosses its fingers for a miracle. AND FINALLY, I bring you a "Yorkshire burrito"...

 

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Monday 13/10/25

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Hamas is set to release hostages, Trump's minerals threat stirs up trouble, speculators claim insider dealing, Japan has another collapse, the reappointed Lecornu names a cabinet, the Dutch take control of Nexperia and the UK faces issues. In IPO NEWS, things are picking up in the US, India is looking good and things are even looking up in Europe. In TECH NEWS, Altman aims for a super-app, xAI joins the rush to build "world models", AI gets used in shopping and UK security services get involved regarding cyber threats. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, western execs marvel at China's superiority, HSBC follows through, UK consumers get very cautious, millennials are big in buy-to-let and AstraZeneca is to slash US drug prices. AND FINALLY, I bring you some vacuum cleaner techno...

 

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Friday 10/10/25

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Gaza ceasefire plans progress, Trump continues his vendetta, Orsted is set to make dramatic cuts, Spain faces an energy wobble, crypto edges ever closer to the mainstream and we look at the "debasement trade" that's going on right now. In BUSINESS, CONSUMER & EMPLOYMENT TRENDS, Delta reckons premium will overtake economy, the FSA braces for First Brands repercussions, water bills look set to rise, Gen Z faces "job-pocalypse" and wage growth hits a four-year low. In CAR NEWS, Ferrari cools on electric and Tesla's self-driving tech faces yet more scrutiny. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, hackers steal IDs and Sunak takes AI advisory jobs while Lloyds and Close Brothers warn of more costs. AND FINALLY, I bring you some noodle ASMR...

 

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Thursday 09/10/25

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, we see the latest on Gaza and French politics while Starmer promises to spend more on medicines and hails India's digital ID, the ONS makes yet another mistake, gold continues its run, cocoa cracks and China restricts rare earths. In IPO AND M&A NEWS, Verisure has a strong debut and HSBC offers to delist a Hong Kong unit. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, the housing market goes sideways and the Bank of England warns of a potential AI bubble bursting. AND FINALLY, I bring you an activity you can try out and annoy your colleagues with...

 

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Wednesday 08/10/25

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, emerging markets boom, Vietnam gets upgraded, London's IPO market makes a comeback of sorts, pressure rises on Macron and the EU threatens the UK. In TECH NEWS, OpenAI's recent deals top $1tn, AI moves in on music and more people use AI to design their holiday. In CAR NEWS, BMW continues to slide in China and Tesla debuts cheaper Model 3 and Model Y. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, AstraZeneca has good news, UK house price growth slows, drivers could get £700 compensation and rich people leave the UK. AND FINALLY, I bring you the making of an impressive and yet hideous piece of glassware...

 

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Tuesday 07/10/25

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Trump continues to stir, UK steel faces European danger, France is in turmoil and gold breaches $3,900 for the first time. In TECH NEWS, OpenAI signs a major deal with AMD, AstraZeneca sign a deal and makes a threat and Deloitte makes a massive AI no-no. In AUTOMOTIVE NEWS, Aston's 'mare continues, BYD surges, a Ford fire will cause disruption and JLR looks to restart. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, US property prices waver, Pogust Goodhead makes a very unusual move and rapid delivery apps take the Michael. AND FINALLY, I bring you some amazing (but relatively pointless) human endeavours...

 

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Monday 06/10/25

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Israel and Hamas prepare for ceasefire talks, Trump slaps tariffs on pasta, Japan and France make new appointments, UK ministers make changes, OPEC+ boosts oil supply and gold keeps on going. In CONSUMER & EMPLOYMENT NEWS, consumer prices feel the tariffs, global tech firms rub their hands and labour markets lose momentum. In TECH NEWS, Musk invests in Memphis, Foxconn booms and OpenAI and Jonny Ive's secret device hits snags. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Monzo aims for a US banking licence, Robinhood turns its sights to the UK, Costco gets in on the weightloss drug action and White Stuff bucks the trend. AND FINALLY, I bring you a bit of urban skimboarding...

 

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Friday 03/10/25

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Trump threatens to use the shutdown to cut spending, the US provides Ukraine intel, Australia gets serious with defence spending and the Bank of England has to deal with more dodgy data. In TECH & MEDIA NEWS, OpenAI overtakes SpaceX, SK Hynix and Samsung get an OpenAI lift, Asahi gets hacked, music labels near a landmark AI licensing deal, LA's creative economy suffers and Mirror jounrnos look to strike. In RETAIL NEWS, Shein tries France, Selfridges' owner takes a hit and Tesco predicts a price war. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Tesla sales boom, Berkshire Hathaway's "new" guy does his first big deal and Fermi had its London listing. AND FINALLY,I introduce a useful guy to go camping with...

 

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Thursday 02/10/25

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, the US government stays shut, Cook gets to keep her job, China cracks down on Nokia and Ericsson, Britain wastes wind power, manufacturing suffers and crypto bros feel the pinch. In EMPLOYMENT TRENDS, US private sector sheds jobs and a study finds that AI doesn't hit jobs that badly after all. In IPO AND M&A NEWS, Fermi booms on debut, the UK changes stamp duty, Shawbrook readies itself to float and a PE firm goes for Costa Coffee. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, we look at the latest developments in cars, house prices, leisure and tech. AND FINALLY, I bring you "Ken"...

 

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Wednesday 01/10/25

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, the US heads towards government shutdown, Trump continues to take revenge, Tusk talks about tax rises, the UK pays the highest electricity prices in the world and Ovo Energy's future is in doubt. In BUSINESS & CONSUMER TRENDS, UK business confidence hits a record low, BNPL booms among older Britons and UK households up savings. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, US home sales falter, Nike beats expectations, Asos slides, Cerebras raises a chunk of change and Daniel Ek steps down. AND FINALLY, I bring you Shakespeare in Gen-Z...

 

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Tuesday 30/09/25

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Netanyahu backs Trump's Gaza plan, the US government heads for a shutdown, Trump continues to stir things and Starmer braces us for impact. In TECH NEWS, EA goes private, Alibaba rises in AI, ChatGPT answers criticism and Dyson suffers. In PHARMACEUTICALS NEWS, AstraZeneca deals a blow to London and GSK's boss steps down. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Swift makes an interesting move, Deloitte's revenues drop, shop prices jump and Claire's woes continues. AND FINALLY, I bring you an epic water gun...

 

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Monday 29/09/25

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Denmark bans civil drones, Spain stands out and Reeves gets a warning. In BUSINESS, EMPLOYMENT & CONSUMER TRENDS, the EU gets worried about more tariffs, job vacancies fall, beef prices rise, petrol stations make big profits and high-end property sales stall. In TECH & MEDIA NEWS, we consider AI trends and impact, EA potentially going private, the latest on TikTok, a boost for late-night TV and the weak link in the JLR and M&S hacking. AND FINALLY, I bring you eggs two ways...

 

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Friday 26/09/25

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Denmark sees more drones, Microsoft cuts services to Israeli military, the US Q2 growth rate gets an upward revision, Trump hits pharma amid more courtroom drama, Saudi Arabia freezes rents, Starmer wants IDs and BP is bullish. In TECH NEWS, Amazon gets slapped with a big fine, xAI gets a nice deal while we consider the contrarian case against AI, plans for the UK's biggest AI data centre and why UK targets are so lucrative for hackers. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Starbucks plans more job cuts and H&M rebounds nicely. AND FINALLY, I bring you a very calm kid...

 

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Thursday 25/09/25

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, European defence companies get a boost, Xi Jinping announces climate goals, Russia increases VAT and Iberdrola looks to put big money in the UK and US. In TECH & MEDIA NEWS, Apple pushes the EU, the EU targets Big Tech and Disney hikes streaming prices while Kimmel's show gets loads of viewers. In LEISURE NEWS, Everyman does well but On The Beach doesn't. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, the UK moves to appease pharma companies, JLR wasn't insured and Citigroup sells a chunk of Banamex. AND FINALLY,I bring you some private jet etiquette...

 

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Wednesday 24/09/25

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Denmark suffer a drone attack, Trump changes his tune on Ukraine whilst also slagging off his allies and threatening ABC, JPow tries to keep us guessing, there's more UK gloom, crypto hoarders try some moves and Tether gets feisty. In PHARMACEUTICAL NEWS, UK drugmakers suffer and Eli Lilly brands us the "worst country in Europe". In RETAIL NEWS, Amazon closes its till-less stores and B&Q benefits from higher kitchen demand. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, OpenAI expands Stargate AI and Revolut continues its pursuit of a banking licence. AND FINALLY, I show you how to blag a bar job...

 

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Tuesday 23/09/25

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Trump does the MAHA agenda, the UK wants to take advantage of the H-1B chaos, Reeves is urged to break promises, European sugar groups suffer, crypto weakens and Orsted gets a win. In TECH & MEDIA NEWS, Nvidia pledges a $100bn investment in OpenAI, Oracle is to oversee the TikTok algo and Kimmel's show is to return. In CAR NEWS, Buffet dumps BYD and Porsche has yet another profit warning. AND FINALLY, I show you how to pick decent pasta...

 

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Monday 22/09/25

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Palestine gains recognition, Trump causes chaos, the Pentagon restricts access, US firms examine socials, Arnault complains, the UK government approves another runway, Starmer looks at IDs and Miliband could do a major U-turn. In TECH NEWS, Chinese tech companies beat the NASDAQ and there's new news on who's buying TikTok. In AIR TRAVEL NEWS, premium economy boosts profits while airport disruption continues. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Gulf royalty call the bottom of the London property market and Zoopla announces a loss. AND FINALLY, I show you how Italians enjoy tiramisu...

 

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Friday 19/09/25

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, we look at Trump's latest court interactions, Hyundai's call for a new visa system, the Bank of England keeping rates on hold and thoughts on the UK economy. In INVESTMENT & IPO NEWS, Cathie Wood and UAE make a crypto bet, Jefferies agrees to SMFG increasing its stake, we consider whether a crash is imminent and StubHub's IPO is meh. In TECH NEWS, Nvidia invests in Intel, Huang walks a line and advises investment in the UK while Disney's capitulation puts the rest of US media on watch. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, solar-powered vehicles make advances, Novo Nordisk booms, consumers get jittery and Deliveroo's boss is to step down. AND FINALLY, I bring you some nostalgia!

 

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Thursday 18/09/25

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, the Fed cuts interest rates, UK inflation remains unchanged, we considers the state visit deals and changes to regulation. In TECH NEWS, China bans Nvidia AI chips, Zuck launches new smartglasses and China pushes ahead with flying cars. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Robinhood gets spicy, Verisure aims for an IPO, a Wegovy pill makes advances, Temu booms in the UK and Barratt Redrow gets nervous. AND FINALLY, I bring you some stroopwafel magic...

 

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Wednesday 17/09/25

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, we look at the ongoing results of Trump pressure, the deals being announced at the state visit and reaction to Budget gloom. In TECH & MEDIA NEWS, TikTok's US app is to continue using the Chinese algo, China trials tools for AI chipmaking, Meta can't shake off Chinese suppliers and Sky announces job losses. In EV NEWS, Tesla faces investigation and Rivian ploughs on with a Georgia factory. AND FINALLY, I bring you a variation of the flight safety chat...

 

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Tuesday 16/09/25

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, corporate shackles look like they'll loosen, Cook gets to stay at the Fed for now, a TikTok deal is close and we consider the US-UK nuclear deal, which tax changes Reeves should make and why British workers are getting pay rises. In TECH NEWS, Alphabet gets a $3tn valuation, Amazon launches AR football coverage, Hesai says that the world is not ready for driverless and Brits land an AI role stateside. In RETAIL & CONSUMER NEWS, tariff bills are a new thing, Pop Mart slides, Aldi warns of higher food prices, shoppers brace for impact and an interesting first-time buyer trend emerges. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, we consider whether Tricolor is the canary in the coalmine, Tesla shares get a Musk boost and the LSE completes its first blockchain-powered fundraising. AND FINALLY, I bring you a curious puppy...

 

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Monday 15/09/25

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Russia dabbles with Romania this time but gets internet outages, China's retail sales and factory output slow, Starmer's on the clock and we see some positive developments in UK nuclear. In BUSINESS, EMPLOYMENT & CONSUMER TRENDS, brands play down their Americanness, US companies slow hiring, UK wage growth slows, food and drink prices look set to rise, wealthy parents pass assets to kids earlier and house prices fall. In AUTOMOTIVE NEWS, we ask whether China really can stop the price wars and Stellantis braces for impact. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, a UK start-up builds a quantum computer, we look at the risks for Labubu and the Argos sale collapses. AND FINALLY, I bring you an ace shuffler of cards...

 

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Friday 12/09/25

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, US inflation rises, Trump continues to try to push Lisa Cook out, Bolsonaro gets 27 years, the ECB stays unmoved, Mandy gets the boot and Reeves hires a planning lawyer. In TECH & MEDIA NEWS, US regulator investigates AI "companions", OpenAI and Microsoft sketch out a solution, Nvidia and OpenAI back major UK investment, Apple gets vindictive, TV networks face ad impact and Paramount Skydance gets feisty. In RETAIL NEWS, losses at John Lewis get painful, M&S's tech chief quits and retailers fear the impact of rates. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, US coffee prices rise and UK buy-to-let activity falls. AND FINALLY, I bring you an unusual street instrument...

 

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Thursday 11/09/25

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Putin plays chicken on Europe's border, we consider the state of the States, Mexico bows to US pressure on Chinese cars, bitcoin hoarders go through a tough patch and Saudi Arabia is emerging as a solar power. In TECH NEWS, Oracle and OpenAI sign a mahoosive cloud computing deal and its CEO gets bragging rights over Musk while a quantum computing company raises $1bn. In IPO NEWS, the machine seems to be turning again and Klarna has a decent debut. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, we see some major developments in pharma, UK property has a wobble, Inditex sees sales slow and Primark's owner warns over wavering consumer confidence. AND FINALLY, I bring you a work in progress...

 

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Wednesday 10/09/25

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Trump's tricky court run continues, we consider the current state of America, Europe takes more heat, France gets a new PM, Starmer appoints a "Budget board", dockless bikes win and UK battery firms make progress. In M&A, IPO AND FUNDING NEWS, Anglo American and Teck Resources get together, Klara looks at a $15bn valuation, European IPOs creep back onto the agenda and Mistral gets ASML backing. In TECH NEWS, Apple launches its new gadgets, Oracle booms, online travel firms brace for AI impact, Meta experiences turbulence and Microsoft clamps down on work speech. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, BYD suffers, UK business trends emerge and UK confidence is divided between generations. AND FINALLY, I bring you some unusual music...

 

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Tuesday 09/09/25

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, America steps back on fake news, Trump takes some hits, Korean companies admit cutting corners, Argentina falters, the French government collapses, Labour pushes on with workers' rights and the gold boom continues. In EMPLOYMENT NEWS, UK worker demand drops, pay growth hits a new low, quiet quitters become "job huggers" and sick days rise. In TECH NEWS, SpaceX does a big deal and Microsoft locks in computing power. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Stellantis abandons its EV target, Murdoch does succession, UK retail sales rise and Pret plans a stock market flotation. AND FINALLY, I bring you the cutest thing you've ever seen...

 

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Monday 08/09/25

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, the US cracks down on South Korean workers, Japan's PM steps down, Russia has economic issues, the pressure on Starmer continues and Opec+ agrees to increase output. In CONSUMER NEWS, we compare the plight of US and UK consumers. In CAR & BATTERY NEWS, BMW and Merc launch new luxury SUVs and the UK's stockpile of used EV batteries increases. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Meta plans a London AI store, we see the Wakuku vs Labubu wars, Domino's jumping on the fried chicken bandwagon private markets for the UK masses. AND FINALLY, I bring you a master musician...

 

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Friday 05/09/25

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Trump rebrands the defence department and keeps pushing for tariffs, Xi and Kim hold talks, Thailand's set for a new PM and Goldman predicts a $5k gold price. In TECH NEWS, Big Tech's big cheeses line up to court the president, Anthropic is to restrict sales to the Chinese and OpenAI starts to produce its own chips. In FINANCIALS NEWS, Citi outsources to BlackRock, Goldman Sachs buys into T Rowe Price and Lloyds Bank looks set to cull underperformers. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, we look at the latest trends in EVs, employment and what's next for the Giorgio Armani brand. AND FINALLY, I bring you some unbelievable woodworking skills...

 

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Thursday 04/09/25

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, we look at the current state of the US and UK, see some dramatic cuts at ConocoPhillips and more Trump family crypto-joy. In BUSINESS & CONSUMER TRENDS,UK services growth pace quickens, China looks to rein in its solar sector, UK consumer spending on live music booms and renters are pushed to the suburbs. In AUTOMOTIVE NEWS, BMW's new EVs aim to challenge Chinese rivals, one of BMW's parts suppliers sees its shares collapse by 20% and the M&S hackers claim responsibility for JLR's breach. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Alphabet's shares have a relief rally, AI-powered robot ballet could increase productivity, Novartis does a big deal, Topshop returns and Watches of Switzerland reassures. AND FINALLY, I bring you a challenge to try in the canteen this lunchtime...

 

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Wednesday 03/09/25

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, the US continues to bulldoze but the law fights back and Xi, Putin and Kim put on a united front, the pound falls, Turkish stocks drop and gold hits a new high. In CONSUMER GOODS NEWS, Kraft Heinz is to split, Modelo's maker suffers and PepsiCo is attacked by Elliott. In HIGH STREET NEWS, WH Smith is in all sorts of bother, Asda's owner takes a look at Costa Coffee and Sainsbury's tests out facial recognition. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Google is spared a break-up, Anthropic gets a punchy valuation, US companies put in solid performances, the UK moves to build warships for Denmark and Sweden and JLR takes a hit. AND FINALLY, I bring you a quick IQ test...

 

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Tuesday 02/09/25

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, we continue to see Trump's impact, Indonesian markets have a rough time, UK borrowing costs accelerate and Orsted gets a lifeline. In BUSINESS TRENDS, Levi's worries about anti-Americanism, French businesses fret about recession, robots drive China's exports, Savvy Games looks to China and companies get bargains in Hong Kong's prime office rental market. In FINANCIALS NEWS, European banks put pressure on hurdles while Revolut employees look set for a payout. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Starmer can't get an EV, Tesla sales fall further and we look at how Novo Nordisk lost its lead, how UK house prices fell, how Royal Mail bounced back and why Nestle just sacked its chief. AND FINALLY, I show you an interesting thing you can do with a cucumber...

 

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