Category: Protected – UOL Spring 2023

Monday 02/06/25

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, we look at trade developments, the energy revolution, more oil price weakness, mining and IG offering retail crypto trading. In BUSINESS & CONSUMER NEWS, the private sector gets gloomy, there's movement in UK mortgages and restaurants are having fish problems. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, BYD turns its attention onto Japan, Britain builds attack subs, universities are presented with an opportunity, AstraZeneca has a promising breast cancer drug and Starlink could be the solution to train WiFi. AND FINALLY, I show you what a masseur sees...

 

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Friday 30/05/25

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Trump gets a reprieve, the US economy contracts, Bailey calls for closer ties with Europe and the UK's on the verge of a Gulf state trade deal. In BUSINESS, CONSUMER & EMPLOYMENT NEWS, UK business confidence rises, Americans adjust to higher prices and 10% of civil servants face the axe. In RETAIL NEWS, US retailers adapt to tariffs, Abercrombie and Gap feel the love but AutoTrader loses momentum. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Chinese groups prepare for less Nvidia, the New York Times does an AI deal with Amazon and French business schools take the initiative. AND FINALLY, I bring you some entertaining kitchen hacks...

 

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Thursday 29/05/25

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, we see some major Trump shockers, the Fed takes a wait-and-see approach, Musk steps down from the administration and the bitcoin boom gets a JD Vance boost. In TECH NEWS, Trump clamps down further on software suppliers to China, Nvidia's business booms, HP looks to raise prices, xAI and Telegram have a tie-up and there are concerns about facial recognition and AI's potential to cut legal bills. In CONSUMER & RETAIL NEWS, European homeowners face a nasty surprise, Shein's focus changes to Hong Kong and Asda's market share hits rock bottom. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Salesforce raises its outlook, the chancellor moves to force pension funds to buy British and Starling's profits crater. AND FINALLY, I bring you a fancy omelette...

 

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Wednesday 28/05/25

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, US stocks jump, trade talks progress, the crackdown on international students intensifies, there's more Trump drama and the IMF comments on the UK. In AUTOMOTIVE NEWS, BYD's push continues, Tesla's sales drop, GM reverts, Toyota bigs up its software and promises to build more cars in the UK. In REAL ESTATE NEWS, UK homeowners settle for less while sales rise, John Lewis gets approval, Grosvenor's profits rise and rules could get easier for small builders. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, US consumer confidence rises, McKinsey makes cuts, Citadel's profits boom and SpaceX has mixed fortunes. AND FINALLY, I bring you a few interesting phone calls...

 

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Tuesday 27/05/25

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, we consider the latest Trumpisms, the EU gets a bit excited, the Band of England faces a dilemma and the US shale boom loses momentum. In AUTOMOTIVE NEWS, BYD really turns the screws, Volvo plans to cut 3,000 jobs and tariffs add spice to US used car sales. In CONSUMER & EMPLOYMENT TRENDS, tourists from tariff-hit countries avoid the US, UK food inflation keeps rising, Wall Street fights PE and DEI gets rebranded. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Microsoft brings rivals together, Roche has a promising antibiotic and KFC plans a massive UK restaurant upgrade. AND FINALLY, I bring you an interesting challenge...

 

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Friday 23/05/25

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Trump's bill passes, UK borrowing costs boom and clean energy stocks fall. In AUTOMOTIVE NEWS, BYD overtakes Tesla in Europe, GM pursues battery leadership and the EV mandate in California looks vulnerable. In TECH NEWS, we look more closely at the Ive/Altman combo, Apple looks to expand its India supply chain, Strava buys Runna and Telegram turns in a healthy profit. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Deckers disappoints, Ralph Lauren moves to increase prices, Kensington and Chelsea house prices fall and EasyJet takes off. AND FINALLY, I show you how to be efficient at hotel gyms...

 

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Thursday 22/05/25

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, we consider Trump's latest ambush, investor avoidance of the US, the UK's surprise inflation rise, Starmer's U-turn and bitcoin's record high. In RETAIL NEWS, Target's in trouble, Walmart announces job cuts, Urban Outfitters and Canada Goose do well, Nike patches it up with Amazon and M&S gets knocked off course. In TECH NEWS, OpenAI makes a serious push into hardware and CoreWeave raises $2bn. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Novo Nordisk continues to slide and young Chinese homebuyers walk away. AND FINALLY, I bring you a sure fire way to make money...

 

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Wednesday 21/05/25

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In MACRO NEWS, Trump turns the screws on Republicans, Europe's populism persists, the EU imposes a flat tax on low-cost items and Spain has phone and internet blackouts. In AUTOMOTIVE NEWS, China surges, Ford is to share a battery plant with Nissan and Honda decides to focus on hybrids. In TECH NEWS, Google offers 'AI mode', Musk vows to get less political and virtual equity analysts could herald a new direction. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Chanel takes a hit, Greggs recovers, SSP delays the flotation of its Indian business and Deloitte makes broad cut-backs. AND FINALLY, I bring you someone who truly enjoys their job...

 

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Tuesday 20/05/25

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Trump walks away from Ukraine, US borrowing costs climb, Eurozone forecasts take a pasting, we look at the EU-UK reset and Trump's U-turn on wind. In TECH NEWS, Microsoft offers xAI to cloud customers, UBS uses analyst clones and autonomous cars advance. In FINTECH NEWS, Klarna's losses widen and new BNPL rules boost big lenders. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, UK energy bills look set to fall, Ryanair warns of higher prices, CATL booms on debut and law sees a bit of a reshuffle. AND FINALLY, I bring you an example of incredible skill and strength...

 

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Monday 19/05/25

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, the US gets downgraded, the pendulum swings away from the populists in Europe and the EU-UK negotiations intensify. In FINANCIALS NEWS, SPAC deals rise again, BNPL faces regulation and Legal & General buys a real estate investor. In ACADEMIA-RELATED NEWS, Ivy League endowments are in a spot of bother, the UK tries to attract disgruntled American academics and US college grads are confronted with a tricky labour market. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, On bets on China and UK average asking prices hit a new high. AND FINALLY, I bring you my favourite moment from Eurovision...

 

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Friday 16/05/25

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Trump considers more clampdowns, the US Supreme Court decides whether it can hit back, EU jostles ahead of UK summit, we see surprise growth, oil prices fall and solar "kill switches" are discovered. In RETAIL & CONSUMER NEWS, Walmart signals price rises, Dick's Sporting Goods buys Foot Locker, Burberry continues turnaround efforts, B&M gets a new leader, Holland & Barrett gets a boost, Brits ditch the US and US homebuyers look at the UK. In TECH NEWS, Trump bristles at Apple's India plans, Nvidia plans a Shanghai research centre and the EU takes on TikTok. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Japan's EV battery industry is running low on mojo, eToro floats, EY delays start dates and business investment in the UK expands. AND FINALLY I bring you a tasty-looking dip...

 

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Wednesday 14/05/25

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, the S&P recoups losses, we look at the latest on tariffs, Trump's deals in the Middle East, his ongoing war against Harvard, weakening US inflation and an imminent civil service jobs exodus. In IPO & M&A NEWS, CATL floats, Chime looks to do so and Samsung Electronics goes shopping. In TECH NEWS, Microsoft is to downsize its workforce and investors back copyright start-ups. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Vinted booms, Airbnb is to offer more, Baidu looks to Europe for driverless and we look at the latest developments for cars. AND FINALLY I bring you the truth about Greggs sausage rolls...

 

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Tuesday 13/05/25

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, we look at wars, the impact of the new US-China tariffs, Trump's trip to the Gulf, Starmer's investment and migration policies and Opec's frustration. In AI NEWS, Saudi Arabia launches Humain, Perplexity raises money and British Airways uses the tech to cut delays. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, consumers are loving second-hand, spending rises in the UK and Nissan is to axe 20,000 jobs. AND FINALLY I bring you a very relatable Chipotle experience...

 

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Monday 12/05/25

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS,we look at war, trade, more Trump, CATL's money raising, Miliband's efforts to save net zero and Saudi Aramco's woes. In CONSUMER & EMPLOYMENT NEWS, consumers face higher beef prices, have a streaming rethink and there's a UK jobs slowdown. In FINANCIALS & INVESTMENT NEWS, St James's Place recovers, dollar assets are sold off and buy-to-let investment falls. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, OpenAI negotiates for new funding, insurers launch AI chatbot insurance and Trump tries to justify the gift of a plane from Qatar. AND FINALLY I bring you a surprising fact...

 

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Friday 09/05/25

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, the US signs a trade deal with the UK, the Bank of England cuts interest rates, Trump proposes income taxes on the wealthy and we see energy headaches. In FINANCIALS NEWS,Coinbase buys Deribit, BlackRock gets feisty, China's ageing population power insurance, the FCA eases off on building societies and PE defies the M&A slowdown. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Expedia disappoints, Peloton cuts marketing, Next ups guidance but S4 suffers from the AI onslaught. AND FINALLY I bring you a confusing place in China...

 

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Thursday 08/05/25

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, the Fed keeps rates on hold, tensions continue to rise between India and Pakistan, defence focus shifts and we look at developments in renewables. In CONSUMER & LEISURE NEWS,mortgage lending rules are about to change, Trump's tariffs force some to delay retirement, AMC Entertainment suffers, Disney plans a theme part in Abu Dhabi and we consider film tariff repercussions. In TECH NEWS, AI chips rules are about to change, Alphabet shares slide, Applovin announces higher profits and Arm is in the tariff crosshairs. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Ford increases prices, Zeekr's to go private, Zoox scales up, Uber profits, UK construction falls, Novo Nordisk cuts forecasts and WeightWatchers files for bankruptcy. AND FINALLY I show you how to grow your own cherry tree...

 

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Wednesday 07/05/25

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, India attacks Pakistan, trade talks abound, Germany's Merz has a shocker, European companies highlights tariff issues and Melania's memecoin makes some a lot of money. In M&A NEWS, DoorDash makes a proper bid for Deliveroo and we look at the thinking behind the Sketchers purchase while the owners of Hovis and Kingsmill hold talks. In AUTOMOTIVE NEWS, Ferrari demand in the US stays hot and Rivian expects a hit. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, China's Comac faces turbulence, Marriott Hotels gets downbeat, IWG reports record sales, student accommodation bookings fall short and TikTok tries to calm advertisers. AND FINALLY I bring you the joy of Irish names...

 

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Tuesday 06/05/25

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Trump targets the film industry and Harvard, tariffs have further consequences, crypto goes to America and the oil price languishes. In CONSUMER, EMPLOYMENT & BIZ TRENDS, UK consumer confidence hits a low, Britons flock to the US, the EU eases employment restrictions and resellers win. In TECH NEWS, OpenAI ditches the move to for-profit and Cursor hits a $9bn valuation while we look at more AI advances, China's chip making evolution and why Starlink's seen a boom in Spain. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Warren Buffett bids farewell, Skechers gets bought and Deliveroo staff look set to receive a nice payout. AND FINALLY I show you how to turn any pan into a non-stick one...

 

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Friday 02/05/25

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS,we see danger in India and Pakistan, Canada's next move, UK interest rate prospects and tariff impact whilst also considering Trump things and Musk things. In RETAIL & LEISURE NEWS, Amazon warns, e-tailers brace for the end of de minimis, Harrods gets hit, Shein gives up, luxury reacts, Airbnb sees rising revenues, Live Nation gets excited and Premier Inn sees a fall in bookings. In FINANCIALS NEWS, big investors use PE holdings as collateral, KKR has a 'mare, Lloyds Banking Group sees profits slide and Morgan Stanley looks to offer crypto trading. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Apple beats forecasts, American consumers feel the pinch and UK mortgage lending hits a four-year high. AND FINALLY I bring you an expensive lunch...

 

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Thursday 01/05/25

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, the US and Ukraine sign a deal and the EU formulates a "plan B", while the US economy shrinks, Carney prepares to meet Trump, Sanchez faces pressure on the blackouts, Chinese buy gold and UK business confidence rises. In TECH NEWS, Microsoft pledges to protect Europe, Meta outperforms expectations and Worldcoin debuts in the US. In FINANCIALS NEWS, BBVA/Sabadell gets approval, Barclays takes risks, we see an investment banker bot and increased calls for a finfluencer clampdown. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Paramount looks to settle, Tesla's board started a CEO search, Aston Martin cuts US car exports, eBay posts higher profit, Shein has a rethink, Europeans swerve the US and UK house prices fall. AND FINALLY I bring you a 3D printed house...

 

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Wednesday 30/04/25

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In MACRO & OIL NEWS, we consider Carney's victory, Germany's improved mood and Elliott's bet on BP. In TARIFF NEWS, we look at the tariff effects on China and automotive, retail, consumer goods and pharma companies. In ON THE HIGH STREET, Ikea's set to open on Oxford Street, Starbucks feels the pinch and Greggs' ambitions are set high. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Samsung beats expectations, Spotify adds subscribers, UPS slashes headcount and A&O Shearman is one year post-merger. AND FINALLY I bring you the right way to make bruschetta (from Italians)...

 

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Tuesday 29/04/25

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, We look back at Trump's first 100 days and see how it's inspired Carney's victory, the UK and Europe's new trade partnership and renewed interest in UK universities while Spain has a major blackout. In TECH NEWS, IBM commits $150bn to US manufacturing, we see why the iPhone can't be built in the US and Amazon's Starlink rival launches (at last). In CONSUMER & RETAIL NEWS, food inflation and monthly rents hit new highs while M&S's nightmare continues. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Chinese carmakers reset, Europe's battery makers consider their future, Andersen files for a listing and Marriott buys Citizen M hotels. AND FINALLY I show you how to make the best chips ever...

 

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Monday 28/04/25

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Trump puts Putin under pressure, more tariff repercussions emerge, Vestas warns about global climate goals, the UK's growth forecast slows and the Swiss franc booms. In BUSINESS TRENDS NEWS, brands target AI chatbots and we look at why recruiters are doing so badly, the shortage of prime office space and the evolution of charity shops. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, a Deliveroo takeover's in the pipeline and British lawyers are warned about US sanctions. AND FINALLY I bring you Steve's Lava Chicken...

 

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Friday 25/04/25

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Trump makes overtures to Putin, China tells US to cancel its unilateral tariffs, consequences abound and the UK gets closer to a youth visa deal. In AUTOMOTIVE NEWS, Tesla faces an uphill battle, the US is to loosen self-driving rules and Nissan warns. In FINANCIALS NEWS, ex-EY and PwC bosses launch a new venture, private equity faces issues, boutique bankers stay idle and Revolut motors. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Democratic lawmakers question the legality of top law firm deals, Alphabet booms, Intel is to cut jobs, Comcast suffers and UK consumer confidence falls. AND FINALLY I bring you a cabbage king...

 

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Thursday 24/04/25

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, there's turmoil at the top, weaker oil prices and a Trump memecoin surge. In AUTOMOTIVE NEWS,it sounds like there's good news for carmakers and we see that Musk's Tesla return might not be as good as everyone's hoping. In CONSUMER GOODS NEWS, Adidas's operating profit almost doubles while Reckitt Benckiser and Whirlpool weaken. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, luxury wobbles, Apple and Meta get fined, SK Hynix booms and Citi closes its Malaga office. AND FINALLY I introduce you to the knotfather...

 

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Wednesday 23/04/25

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, we've got big statements, tariff chat and oil developments. In AUTOMOTIVE NEWS, Tesla's gloom worsens while Musk looks likely to shift attention. In EMPLOYMENT NEWS, UK manufacturers sound a warning, British Steel stops redundancy plans and office workers return. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Grant Thornton does some hoovering up and Ofcom tells social media to be more responsible. AND FINALLYI bring you "beerbonara"...

 

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Tuesday 22/04/25

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, we consider reaction and retaliation to Trump's tariff regime, Harvard's push-back and fleeing Americans. In HEAVY INDUSTRY NEWS, CATL breaks BYD's EV battery charging record, Britain is to boost explosives production and the UK faces a China dilemma. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Nomura buys Macquarie's US and European asset management business, Woodford's launch is well-timed, Asda looks to convenience stores and Halfords makes progress. AND FINALLY I bring you more from the crazy world of private jets...

 

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Thursday 17/04/25

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, we see the latest on tariffs, what Trump is getting up to, changing behaviours, falling UK inflation, gold highs and dollar lows and the move away from US stocks. In CONSUMER TRENDS & EMPLOYMENT NEWS, US consumers rush to buy cars, Hays warns and business groups push back on Rayner's workers' rights bill. In TECH NEWS, Nvidia's shock hits others, Google is sued for £5bn, ASML warns, Japan's AI losers turn a corner and Altman says he'll launch an X rival. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Tesla sales fall in Cali, the AA says EVs break down more than petrol vehicles and tea chain Chagee clings on to its aims for a New York IPO. AND FINALLY I bring you a bit of escapist fantasy...

 

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Wednesday 16/04/25

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In TARIFF & MACRO NEWS, we look at the latest tariff reactions, US inflation drops, conspiracy theories abound, Russia goes on a nationalism spree, there's gloom in the UK, US shalers brace themselves and Aussie miners benefit. In RETAIL NEWS, Shein crumbles, Prada buys Versace, Uniqlo's boss sticks with his supply chain, supermarkets look attractive but UK retailers are worried about footfall. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, we look at tech, airlines and other developments. AND FINALLY I bring you an answer to the question "Can a massive human fit into a tiny car?"...

 

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Tuesday 15/04/25

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, we see bank bosses crossing their fingers, the latest Trump actions, China's defiance, self-preservation measures and tricky times for the UK. In TECH NEWS, Meta gets the FTC treatment, the Silicon Six face tax allegations, Nvidia commits to US factories, Intel sells a unit to Silver Lake, AI apps look good, there's a battery breakthrough in the UK and Netflix aims high. In RETAIL & CONSUMER NEWS, Lowe's goes shopping, LVMH suffers, UK retail sales offer hope and asking prices rise. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, there's a new SPAC, Woodford comes crawling back and MBDA hits snags. AND FINALLY I bring you some exceptional hash browns...

 

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Monday 14/04/25

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In TARIFF NEWS, we look at drama over the weekend. In TARIFF REACTIONS, we see how governments, industries and individuals are reacting. In NON-TARIFF NEWS, Polestar's boss has a moan and there's repositioning going on with North Sea oil and gas companies. AND FINALLY I bring you a mind-bending video...

 

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Friday 11/04/25

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In TARIFF & MACRO NEWS, we look at the latest tariff reactions, US inflation drops, conspiracy theories abound, Russia goes on a nationalism spree, there's gloom in the UK, US shalers brace themselves and Aussie miners benefit. In RETAIL NEWS, Shein crumbles, Prada buys Versace, Uniqlo's boss sticks with his supply chain, supermarkets look attractive but UK retailers are worried about footfall. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, we look at tech, airlines and other developments. AND FINALLY I bring you an answer to the question "Can a massive human fit into a tiny car?"...

 

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Thursday 10/04/25

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In TARIFF & MACRO NEWS, Trump makes a massive U-turn but the tariffs still cause panic while Germany strikes a coalition deal and the oil price dips below $60. In TECH NEWS, Apple's in a quandary, Starlink has Canada problems and Wayve does a deal with Nissan. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Trump continues to threaten consultants, there's a US accountancy merger in the offing, Page Group profits fall and Saga's losses rise.... AND FINALLY I show you how to say "93" in quite a few languages (don't worry, it's more interesting than it sounds!)...

 

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Wednesday 09/04/25

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In TARIFF & MACRO NEWS, we look at more tariff reactions and impact, interesting allegations in Ukraine, Trump easing up on crypto enforcement and revoking of more oil licences. In AUTOMOTIVE NEWS, South Korea announces emergency support for its makers, Porsche sees a sharp drop in orders from Europe and China and Tesla used prices weaken. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS,we see developments in financials, tech and a new UK theme park. AND FINALLY I show you what it's like to jump out of a plane...

 

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Tuesday 08/04/25

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, we look at tariff impact and reactions. In MACRO NEWS, Trump announces talks with Iran, the ECB is expected to cut rates, Starmer reacts, gold and oil weaken, Arctic sea ice hits a low and clean energy did a lot for the world in 2024. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, UK house price growth stalls while a mortgage price war looks imminent, we consider whether European defence and satellite companies can seize the opportunity and DEI ditching could get problematic. AND FINALLY I bring you an incredibly annoying song...

 

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Monday 07/04/25

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, we look at the impact of tariffs so far, Le Pen's defiance and the UK government's moves to scrap quangos. In FINANCIALS NEWS, investors try to get their money out of private equity, the government looks to dilute the rules and almost half of all hedge funds are thinking about cutting fees. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, EV targets are eased, Germany's car factories look to the future and A&O Shearman unveils an AI tool. AND FINALLYI bring you a very amusing challenge...

 

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Friday 04/04/25

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In TARIFF NEWS, we consider the reaction, implications and opportunities regarding Trump's tariff bombshell. In MACRO NEWS, Trump fires national security officials, China gets downgraded, South Korea's president is removed, efforts continue for a Ukraine peace force and Hungary leaves the ICC. In TECH NEWS,European defence companies aim to replace SpaceX, Trump floats a TikTok deal and we look at Microsoft at 50. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, McLaren merges with Forseven, Co-op sees profits boom, Currys lifts profit forecasts, Luton gets the go-ahead and Puma replaces its CEO. AND FINALLY I bring you a breakdown of the cost of a baked potato...

 

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Thursday 03/04/25

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, we look at the impact of Liberation Day, Musk wobbles, the UK's latest defence plans, commodity trader expansion and Circle's decision to float. In TECH NEWS, Samsung looks to China, Amazon takes on Starlink, Nintendo announces the launch of the Switch 2, Raspberry Pi's profits fall, TikTok nears a sale, Trump offloads some Truth Social and we take a look at Newsmax. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Tesla sales tumble and Maersk buys Panama Canal railway. AND FINALLYI bring you a good way to appreciate the difference between a million and a billion...

 

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Wednesday 02/04/25

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, we consider the latest in war and defence, Trump/Musk influence and tariff trepidation. In CONSUMER-RELATED NEWS, Americans stop buying eggs and UK consumers face headwinds. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, China's AI advance brings on the pressure, Chinese banks suffer and Klarna faces resistance. AND FINALLYI show you how Italians eat tiramisu...

 

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Tuesday 01/04/25

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, markets get nervous ahead of "Liberation Day", there's more reaction to Trump's policies, Milei makes progress and we consider the Le Pen bombshell. In CONSUMER & RETAIL NEWS, Britons brace for higher bills, bank protection looks like it'll tighten, mortgage approvals weaken, shop prices fall and "Mr Primark" is ousted. In TECH NEWS, OpenAI's valuation booms, TSMC buys time and Isomorphic Labs raises money. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Rocket buys Mr Cooper, drugmakers suffer and Aston Martin gets a boost. AND FINALLY I show you how expensive it is for Premiership footy players to get car insurance...

 

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Monday 31/03/25

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, we look at the latest Trump threats and Musk moves. In DEFENCE & INVESTMENT NEWS, Hegseth talks about a base in Japan and we see which minerals are seeing more demand while European defence spending changes, Norway pushes to lift an investment ban and Sweden presses to keep tech start-ups. In CONSUMER & RETAIL NEWS, US consumer spending weakens, UK consumers spending rises, car financing comes up this week, UK retailers are optimistic and WH Smith stores are to be rebranded. AND FINALLYI bring you some Guinness banter...

 

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Friday 28/03/25

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, we look at the latest on Ukraine, Trump's attacks on law firms, China trade moves, Arctic moves, Carney's thoughts on US relations and an election is called in Australia. In CAR TARIFF NEWS, Trump's tariffs cause chaos (but there are winners and losers) and he warns US makers not to raise prices. In TECH NEWS, CoreWeave floats, the EU ploughs on with a tech crackdown, Nintendo announces a Switch 2 launch and Tencent invests in Ubisoft. In RETAILER NEWS, Next complains about a "huge burden", H&M has weaker sales and Lululemon misses targets. AND FINALLY I bring you a very tricky puzzle!

 

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Thursday 27/03/25

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, we look at the latest developments in wars, defence spending, tariffs, the Spring Statement and Fidelity's stablecoin plans. In FINANCIALS NEWS, Jefferies implies disappointment ahead and HSBC gets brutal. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, CoreWeave's skeletons get outed, Europe makes efforts in satellites and Vistry concentrates on affordable homes. AND FINALLY I bring you an unusual ramen shop in Korea...

 

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Wednesday 26/03/25

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, the US proposes a new minerals deal with Ukraine and adds more Chinese entities to its blacklist, Moody's warns about tariff repercussions, US consumers get worried, Trump's attack on the law continues and there's jockeying ahead of the Spring Statement. In TECH NEWS, EU lawmakers warn on AI rules, Synthesia makes an unusual move, Nvidia's China sales face a threat from Beijing retaliation and Nintendo's shares rise on hope. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Segro plans to develop a £1bn data centre in London and Fevertree toasts success. AND FINALLY I bring you the answer to the spoon-or-no-spoon pasta debate...

 

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Tuesday 25/03/25

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Trump pushes more tariffs, top US officials leak classified details, wealthy Americans park their money in Swiss banks, top US law firms brace for impact and UK private sector growth hits a high. In FINANCIALS NEWS, the FCA will cut rules, Standard Chartered reckons London could be a winner, Pool Re shudders in the face of state-sponsored cyber attacks and Klarna's ride isn't likely to be smooth. In TECH NEWS, Chinese AI start-ups shift in response to DeepSeek, the UK seeks out ways for the US to get around our own legislation and X stands to benefit. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, BYD trounces Tesla, UK housing affordability improves, the government touts a "boost" for affordable homes and Morrisons announces cuts. AND FINALLY I bring you some incredible chocolate cake skill...

 

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Monday 24/03/25

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, we look at the latest in Ukraine, Spain and Turkey, the UK braces for Reeves's onslaught and OJ prices drop. In TRUMP/MUSK REACTIONS, exceptionalism falters, Paul Weiss does a deal to survive as the rule of law takes a beating, Malaysia feels the heat and Ebury's listing looks iffy while DOGE's actions face resistance and Starlink's global rollout becomes uncertain. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, carmakers rush to beat the deadline, Singapore's luxury car sales crater, 23andMe files for bankruptcy and Ocado is the latest firm to ditch DEI targets. AND FINALLY I bring you some amazing Dutch candy artists...

 

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Friday 21/03/25

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, we look at more Ukraine developments, a shocking discovery in Mexico, an election date for Canada and Erdogan getting aggressive while the Bank of England does nothing, global markets freak out and retail investors pile in. In TRUMP/MUSK CONSEQUENCES,insurers count the cost, Europe tries to wean itself off Starlink, things get worse for Tesla and Accenture blames DOGE for falling revenues. In CONSUMER NEWS, UK wage growth stabilises and one-bed flats are out of reach for key workers. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Nike, Apple and FedEx have disappointing news and there's chaos at Heathrow. AND FINALLY Jen Brister tells us what it's like to have a Spanish mum...

 

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Thursday 20/03/25

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, we get the latest on Ukraine and defence, the Fed cuts US growth forecasts and Reeves promises not to raise taxes. In TECH NEWS, the EU sets up a fight with US Big Tech, Nvida commits to its US supply chain, Softbank goes shopping and CoreWeave looks to a big IPO. In FINANCIALS NEWS, Kraken nears a deal, Deutsche Bank announces more job losses, the Pru sees a China slowdown, M&G sees higher profits and EY pulls back from legal. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS,we consider BYD's breakthrough, the anti-Tesla protests, UK house price rises, improving UK consumer confidence and Zara's uncharacteristic weakness. AND FINALLY I bring you a useful person to take on a camping trip...

 

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Wednesday 19/03/25

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, there's progress on Ukraine, Germany approves the spending plan, US markets weaken further, Japan holds interest rates and Reeves looks likely to cut public spending. In TECH & MEDIA NEWS, JX Advanced Metals makes a moment, Nvidia unveils a new superchip, Anthropic decides to focus, Microsoft simulates brain reasoning, we look at why China's flooding the market with AI models, Alphabet agrees a break fee on the Wiz deal, X's valuation bounces back and Deezer breaks even. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, first-timers seek out the 'burbs and A&O Shearman gets blunt about RTO. AND FINALLY I bring you next-level airport entertainment...

 

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Tuesday 18/03/25

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, we look at the latest on wars, defence, trade and the UK's regulator crackdown. In AUTOMOTIVE NEWS, BYD hits a new high and Audi cuts jobs. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Alphabet eyes Wiz for $30bn, Ikea is set to open on Oxford Street, a supermarket price war is brewing and Kirkland & Ellis partners pocket a lot of money. AND FINALLY I bring you the Gen Z translation of a classic children's book...

 

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Monday 17/03/25

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Trump says he'll talk to Putin, China announces a rut-busting plan, gloom hangs over the UK, green energy stocks come down to earth and gold breaks $3k. In BUSINESS, CONSUMER & EMPLOYMENT TRENDS, Saudi Arabia cracks down on consultants, Reeves blunts the CMA, US consumers get cautious and more US companies ditch DEI. In TECH & MEDIA NEWS, Baidu unveils a DeepSeek competitor, Spotify cranks up the profit and the UK looks to clamp down on illegal content. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS,Musk things take a beating, Forever 21 files for bankruptcy and John Lewis sends out a downbeat message. AND FINALLY I bring you some under-£20 London eats...

 

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Friday 14/03/25

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Putin digs his heels in, Trump makes more tariff threats and Starmer abolishes NHS England. In RETAIL NEWS, Dollar General aims high and John Lewis refuses to pay a bonus. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, China presents big opportunities, UK food and drink exports suffer, Deliveroo makes its first profit and DeepSeek focuses on research. AND FINALLY I bring you an incredible rally...

 

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Thursday 13/03/25

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, we look at the latest developments in Ukraine, tariffs and DOGE failure. In TECH NEWS, Big Tech supports boost in nuke capacity, new AI models are launched and Scopely buys Pokémon Go. In RETAIL & CONSUMER GOODS NEWS, Inditex goes off the boil, Debenhams returns and Puma has to catch up. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, there's a new weight-loss drug deal, the UK housing market goes meh, PwC makes cuts, DEI takes another blow and Northvolt withers. AND FINALLY I bring you an impressive warped wall flex...

 

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Wednesday 12/03/25

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In BIG PICTURE NEWS, we look at the latest on Ukraine, tariffs and downsizing. In MUSK NEWS, we look at the effect of Musk's antics on his companies. In AUTOMOTIVE NEWS, VW pushed on with US hopes and considers building military equipment while Toyota considers exporting from the UK. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Latham & Watkins hits a new revenue high, Lego looks to digital games, the decision on car finance looms and Leonardo leans into defence satellites. AND FINALLY I bring you one Irishman's Chinese takeaway order...

 

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