Thursday's daily news

Thursday 26/10/23

In FINANCIALS NEWS, Deutsche gets perky, Lloyds beats forecasts, Santander continues to benefit from high interest rates and CAB Payments craters even more as rivals also suffer. In TECH NEWS, the US orders Nvidia to stop exporting AI chips to China, the AI tech alliance evolves, Meta knocks it out of the park and Microsoft's sitting pretty. In RETAIL & CONSUMER GOODS NEWS, Cazoo suffers, Boohoo faces a class action, Mike Ashley continues to build stakes in Boohoo and Asos, Mattel benefits from the movie, Whirlpool grows market share, Reckitt shows confidence but Heineken loses its fizz. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, Carnival faces big legal problems, Boeing hits turbulence, Shell announces green job cuts, Canary Wharf's owners put some money in and even Porsche buyers are having to rein things in. AND FINALLY, I bring you a serious bartender with serious skills...

 


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Wednesday's daily news

Wednesday 25/10/23

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, economists doubt jobs figures, the MPs' pension fund avoids UK equities, UK business activity continues to slow, the latest oil deal signals new trends and Anglo American cuts copper forecasts. In FINANCIALS NEWS, the banker bonus cap is removed, Barclays gets gloomy, CAB Payments tanks badly and PwC lags its rivals. In TECH NEWS, Google Cloud revenue underwhelms, Meta is sued for Instagram's effect on mental health, Snap returns to growth, Spotify returns to profit, DeepMind cautions on AI and Microsoft's sales jump thanks to AI. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, China is to "drive" EV sales, Cruise's permits get suspended, consumers are predicted to party at home this Christmas whilst facing higher energy bills, Asos delays its results and ScS gets taken over while Hermès and Kering face a luxury slowdown. AND FINALLY, I bring you advice on how to get into a supercar...

 


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Friday's daily news

Friday 20/10/23

In MACRO & CRYPTO NEWS, we look at the widening gap between the US and Europe, the Fed's warning about recovery, the Bank of England's inflation headache, OBR's shortcomings, more council problems and the latest crypto lawsuit. In TECHNOLOGY, MEDIA & TELECOMS NEWS, TSMC is sitting pretty, the UK makes efforts to form a global AI advisory group, Netflix looks to what's next and Nokia is to make major job cuts. In FINANCIALS NEWS, Blackstone suffers a deal slowdown, M&G closes its property fund, Schroders assets head out of the door and Hargreaves Lansdown lags AJ Bell. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Country Garden gets into more trouble, Arriva gets bought, the TransPennine Express cuts services, Rentokil takes a big hit, Rightmove's rival gets a rich suitor and UK consumer confidence weakens. AND FINALLY, I bring you some more exercise inspo...

 


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Thursday's daily news

Thursday 19/10/23

In MACRO NEWS, China and Russia meet in Beijing, China's economy surprises, we look at different scenarios for the Israel-Hamas war and UK inflation remains stubbornly high. In TECH & MEDIA NEWS, China looks like it'll join the AI off-site as world leaders fret, Nvidia and Foxconn do a tie-up, X starts to charge and Netflix wants to increase charges. In CONSUMER, RETAIL & LEISURE NEWS, shoppers hunt for bargains, Amazon plans to use drones, Sosandar wants offline as well as online and Whitbread sees profits climb. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS,Barratt warns of a tricky year, empty offices could solve the housing shortage, rents keep rising, Morgan Stanley takes a hit and Adidas makes tracks. AND FINALLY, I give you some tips on karting...

 


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Wednesday's daily news

Wednesday 18/10/23

In MACRO NEWS, we look at how the Middle East is changing and Poland's election puts pro-Europeans in power. In FINANCIALS NEWS, Goldman Sachs' profits plummet, Bank of America outperforms, KPMG announces cuts and Jupiter takes a hit. In AUTOMOTIVE NEWS, Chinese EV groups look ripe for consolidation, Tesla cuts Model 3 prices in the UK while EV prices in the UK could rise and GM decides to delay the opening of an electric truck factory. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Japanese consumption weakens, Prologis talks a good game and Choice Hotels goes hostile for Wyndham. AND FINALLY, I bring you a hilarious and wholesome moment...

 


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Tuesday's daily news

Tuesday 17/10/23

In MACRO & OIL NEWS, China tries to boost its economy, UK inflation is expected to fall although the Bank of England says it hasn't finished yet and Shell hits record highs on the back of the war. In SOCIAL MEDIA & STREAMER NEWS, social media goes rogue on the Israel-Hamas war, LinkedIn plans to make layoffs and Netflix pushes more new initiatives. In RETAIL & LEISURE NEWS, M&S prepares for a decent Christmas, Frasers tops up, Sytner profits and Whitbread feels confident. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Charles Schwab moves in the right direction, Binance stops taking on new British customers, Rolls-Royce announces white-collar job cuts and UK law firms feel the squeeze. AND FINALLY, I bring you a fun-looking waterslide...

 


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Monday's daily news

Monday 16/10/23

In MACRO NEWS, we look at the latest developments regarding the Middle East, TikTok says it's making efforts to choke disinformation and UK growth looks set to remain sluggish. In REAL ESTATE NEWS, UK house prices rise at their slowest pace overall (although the top end is doing nicely) and landlords feel the pressure from rising rates. In AUTOMOTIVE NEWS, driverless cars face San Fran problems but Sunak wants to wave them in. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, olive oil thefts increase, lawyers fret about the billable hour and Just Eat Takeaway introduces an AI assistant. AND FINALLY, I bring you the perils of speech recognition...

 


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Friday's daily news

Friday 13/10/23

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, US inflation was stronger than expected, the UK economy returned to growth and global employment hit a record high while Hays benefited from temps as consumers face higher gas prices and rising mortgage defaults. In RETAIL & LEISURE NEWS, Ikea plans to cut prices, Boots' owner plans to cut costs, EasyJet plans to buy new planes and Wagamama goes private. In TOBACCO NEWS, the FDA cracks down on vapes, the UK launches a consultation on disposable vapes and Philip Morris pushes back. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, non-alcoholic beer popularity rises and Disney does betting. AND FINALLY, I bring you some unusual tenpin bowling moments...

 


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Thursday's daily news

Thursday 12/10/23

In RETAIL, CONSUMER GOODS & LEISURE NEWS, Next aims for FatFace takeover, Jigsaw benefits from smart clothing, Birkenstock's IPO is disappointing, Marston's streamlines the menu, FirstGroup has a strong summer and Disney hikes prices. In AUTOMOTIVE-RELATED NEWS, Chinese EV suppliers find ways to skirt sanctions, US auto salvage considers EV business and Arrival cuts even more workers. In REAL ESTATE-RELATED NEWS, UK house prices fall and Travis Perkins sees profits crash. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, ExxonMobil buys Pioneer, Total does a massive LNG deal, X fails the Gaza news test, PageGroup is under pressure and Ozempic spooks dialysis companies. AND FINALLY, I bring you an impressive pool clearance...

 


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Wednesday's daily news

Wednesday 11/10/23

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Fed rate chat boosts markets, the IMF reckons UK rates will need to remain higher and there's more talk of the EU planning an anti-subsidy probe into Chinese companies - and it's steelmakers this time. In RETAIL, CONSUMER GOODS & CONSUMER NEWS, Amazon wants you to buy again, Selfridges falls into loss, LVMH suffers a slowdown, Birkenstock prices up, PepsiCo loses its fizz, UK food prices slow, energy bills cause struggles and job vacancies fall. In REAL ESTATE NEWS, Country Garden looks dodgy, Australia has a mortgage problem and the Bank of England's concerns about 35-year mortgages increase. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Saudi Arabia's collab with China raises chip concerns, Facebook gets into hot water and Netflix subscriber number growth slows down. AND FINALLY, I bring you a compelling, yet ultimately pointless, world record...

 


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Tuesday's daily news

Tuesday 10/10/23

In MACRO, OIL & ENERGY NEWS, we look at the latest in Israel/Gaza and the repercussions, OPEC increases oil demand forecasts and the world's biggest offshore windfarm project kicks off. In FINANCIALS NEWS, Big US banks face hurdles, HSBC deepens China ties, Metro Bank aims to cut costs, investors get wary of greenwashing and Odey shuts down its wealth management business. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, GSK signs a big deal with China's Zhifei and consumer spending patterns emerge. AND FINALLY, I bring you an amazing core challenge...

 


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Monday's daily news

Monday 09/10/23

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, we consider events in Israel and their impact while Poland pushes for Germany's manufacturing crown. In HIGH STREET NEWS, Metro Bank survives, Waitrose is in talks with Amazon, the UK high street evolves, pubs suffer but there's good news for Caprice Holdings. In EMPLOYMENT NEWS, US law firms push for return to office and the four day working week loses steam, as does hiring. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Google backs a driverless start-up and Big Tobacco considers the impact of Sunak's actions. AND FINALLY, I bring you some push-up inspo...

 


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Friday's daily news

Friday 06/10/23

In MACRO NEWS, the WTO cuts trade forecasts, Starmer refuses to go against the HS2 decision while a train manufacturer is in hot water. In CAR NEWS, GM launches an all-electric line-up but faces potentially massive recall, Sunak's EV actions look likely to hit sales and fewer people are buying EVs - although overall new car sales are up - while VinFast's losses pile up. In REAL ESTATE NEWS, house building sees a major decline, shifts in rental property give build-to-rent landlords a big opportunity and Saudi Arabia invests big into a digital theme park start-up. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, calls for AI "guard rails" increase, Amazon and Microsoft attract the CMA's attention, Disney makes a push in India, consumer savings run down, Ikea bets on the high street and Metro Bank has a 'mare. AND FINALLY, I bring you a great father-son surfing moment...

 


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Thursday's daily news

Thursday 05/10/23

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Sunak announces reforms, the UK services sector surprises, the bond market heralds tough times ahead and commodity price slides hit Anglo American. In BUSINESS TRENDS NEWS, US food giants contemplate the Ozempic impact, Macau bounces back and bosses expect a full return to office by 2026. In RETAIL & CONSUMER NEWS, Superdry does a deal, Tesco ups its forecasts and tenants continue to face higher rents. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Ford sees hybrid demand, owning a car in Singapore just got crazy expensive, Airbnb sees a new direction, Apple does an update and Metro Bank wants to raise cash. AND FINALLY, I bring you the incredible game of "underwater torpedo"...

 


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Wednesday's daily news

Wednesday 04/10/23

In TECH & STREAMER NEWS, the EU gets cautious on tech exports to China, Apple bows to China pressure, Meta considers charging, Spotify makes a foray into audiobooks and Netflix considers another price rise. In CAR NEWS, automakers make sales gains, China EVs push for supremacy and BYD knocks on the door of Tesla. In REAL ESTATE NEWS, Evergrande's shares start trading again, European house prices fall and Brookfield buys into UK wind farms. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Eli Lilly buys Point, AstraZeneca settles, the HS2 debate rages on, Boohoo has reason to shed tears, Greggs  stays positive and Tortilla looks to expand. AND FINALLY, I bring you the most incredible pizza I've ever seen!

 


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Tuesday's daily news

Tuesday 03/10/23

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, the HS2 debate heats up, Rolls-Royce stays in the mini-nukes race and factory output has a massive fall. In SOCIAL/MEDIA NEWS, ByteDance turns a profit, X hires the services of Paris Hilton and Netflix aims to emulate Disney. In CONSUMER, CONSUMER GOODS & RETAIL NEWS, house prices fall across the board, water firms want to increase bills, retail inflation falls and John Lewis looks forward. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, Tesla sales drop, Birkenstock edges closer to an IPO, Mondelez profits and bosses could get punished for being over-intrusive. AND FINALLY, I bring you some quality daddy-daughter time!

 


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Monday's daily news

Monday 02/10/23

In BUSINESS TRENDS NEWS, China puts hopes on Golden Week, eastern Europe benefits from the China exodus, UK exporters pay the price of Sunak's retreat and the construction industry suffers while we see bankers calling for more deals and VCs calling for fewer IPOs. In CONSUMER & RETAIL NEWS, more people go for longer mortgages, John Lewis has a sales rebound and retailers call for more protection. In TECH & GAMING NEWS, publishers warn of AI fake news and Candy Crush hits a revenue milestone. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, the West weans itself off Russian nuclear materials, BAE Systems gets a massive nuke submarine order and Cybertruck deliveries get delayed again. AND FINALLY, I bring you some yo-yo trickery...

 


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Friday's daily news

Friday 29/09/23

In MACRO & COMMODITIES NEWS, Germany struggles, the oil price won't get a shale reprieve and olive oil stocks are running out. In M&A AND BUSINESS TRENDS NEWS, TAP goes up for sale, Arcelik/Whirlpool faces scrutiny, dealmaking hits a decade low and UK business confidence takes a blow. In TECH NEWS, OpenAI, Jony Ive and SoftBank are cooking something up, Zuck gambles on AI, Apple's new phones get hot and Fortnite's maker cuts 16% of its workforce. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Evergrande's shares are suspended, the average UK fixed rate mortgage dips below 6%, new housing starts boom, John Lewis does the sale/leaseback thang, Northvolt goes to Canada and Sunak keeps EV sales percentages in place. AND FINALLY, I bring you the impressive sport of pole vaulting...

 


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Thursday's daily news

Thursday 28/09/23

In CURRENCY & OIL NEWS, we look at why sterling is weakening and the consequences of China nearing "peak oil". In FINANCIALS NEWS, private valuations come under scrutiny, Binance withdraws from Russia and space insurance becomes increasingly necessary. In REAL ESTATE NEWS, Evergrande faces another clampdown, UK commercial real estate landlords take a hit, Zoopla confirms the house price trend and mortgage payers make tough choices. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, Meta launches AI chatbots, McKinsey makes another opioid payout, Ford and GM come to a major crossroads, Lululemon and Peloton play nice and H&M sees profits rise. AND FINALLY, I bring you something quite pointless but impressive...

 


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Wednesday's daily news

Wednesday 27/09/23

In MACRO & BUSINESS TRENDS NEWS, the pound has a torrid time, the business environment in China deteriorates and Meta pays big money to break its London office lease. In CONSUMER & RETAIL TRENDS, US consumer confidence falters, UK first-time buyers dwindle rapidly and Asos cuts profits forecasts. In TECH NEWS, the FTC goes after Amazon and OpenAI chases a $90bn valuation. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Tesla could come under the scope of the EU investigation, the EU is in talks with Moderna and Smiths Group reports. AND FINALLY, I bring you some very impressive basketball training moves...

 


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Tuesday's daily news

Tuesday 26/09/23

In BUSINESS & CONSUMER TRENDS NEWS, global trade slows, western companies adapt to the China situation, China property woes risk contagion, UK manufacturing responds to Sunak's retreat, London offices plummet in value, the outlook for retail sales improves, Aldi moves up in the pecking order and Entain bemoans the lack of online gambling. In TECH NEWS, Amazon invests in Anthropic and Huawei impresses with new gadgetry. In CARS & TRANSPORT NEWS, Ford holds back on a controversial battery plant, Nissan commits to all-electric and HS2 faces a reckoning. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, the Germany economy remains stuck in a rut, DWS pays the price for greenwashing and staff absences rise. AND FINALLY, I bring you a wild pull-up variation...

 


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Monday's daily news

Monday 25/09/23

In MACRO & COMMODITY NEWS, the UK economy looks set to slow, Russians dodge oil sanctions while Greek shipping magnates benefit and healthy gas stocks bode well for the winter. In AUTOMOTIVE NEWS, carmakers call for an EU tariff delay while Ford makes progress in Canada. In EMPLOYMENT NEWS, there's progress in Hollywood and we look at AI-proof futures. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, there's bad news about Lego's eco-bricks. AND FINALLY, I bring you the ultimate cheese toastie...

 


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Friday's daily news

Friday 22/09/23

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, the Bank of England left interest rates unchanged, Sunak enjoys an interesting week, a VC firm splits out its China business and Russia imposes a diesel export ban. In CONSUMER, RETAIL & LEISURE NEWS, UK consumer confidence rises, UK retail gets a lift, Next booms, JD Sports braces itself, Ocado has a downgrade, DFS sees its profits halve, SSP has a bounce and the City Pub Group toasts a decent performance. In IPO AND M&A NEWS, Kokusai Electric gears up to be Japan's biggest IPO in five years, Arm falters, Cisco buys Splunk for $28bn in cash and Toshiba is to be taken private. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Rupert Murdoch steps down, Deezer ups prices and Warner Bros invests in Leavesden. AND FINALLY, I bring you some epic pit stops...

 


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Thursday's daily news

Thursday 21/09/23

In MACROECONOMIC NEWS, the Fed held rates, Sunak reins in climate commitments and inflation could hit 5% by year end. In REAL ESTATE NEWS, US warehouses hold up, Dubai property prices spike on Russian buyers, UK property price inflation drops, house sizes get smaller and lenders cut mortgage rates while rents surge. In CAR-RELATED NEWS, BYD targets Japan while Cazoo fails miserably. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, WhatsApp launches in-app payments in India, Huawei makes a breakthrough, Disney needs to do more, FedEx's earnings rise and tenpin bowling stays popular. AND FINALLY, I bring you the world's deepest pool...

 


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Wednesday's daily news

Wednesday 20/09/23

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, we see how EVs could hit the US election, the OECD is down on the UK, UK inflation weakens, Sunak is about to backpedal whilst also facing an oil headache and EU companies continue to rail against China. In CONSUMER, RETAIL & LEISURE NEWS, homelessness is on the rise as rents get exorbitant, mortgage bills for many look set to rise, Instacart's IPO goes well, H&M charges for returns, B&Q's owner takes a hit, Ocado's venture with M&S rebounds, Naked Wines looks iffy and Tui extends the holiday season. In REAL ESTATE & FINANCIALS NEWS, British Land bucks the gloom, Revolut gets more time and Hargreaves Lansdown benefits from rising rates. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, Disney moves forwards, YouTube rises above, Google DeepMind helps drugmakers and Philip Morris thinks about a reshuffle in its pharma business. AND FINALLY, I bring you a Terry's Chocolate Orange faux pas...

 


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Tuesday's daily news

Tuesday 19/09/23

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Hungary drags its feet on Sweden's NATO bid, we look at how far interest rates could fall, the WEF predicts AI's impact on jobs, S4 Capital takes a hammering, UK businesses see a fall in orders and shoppers get deeper into debt. In TECH NEWS, Apple gets higher sales and SoftBank buys into AI while Instacart and Klaviyo test investor appetite for IPOs. In CAR-RELATED NEWS, Tesla scouts out Saudi Arabia, UK carmakers want concessions and Pendragon looks to sell to Lithia. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, HS2 appears to be slipping away and Shein takes a look at Missguided. AND FINALLY, AND FINALLY, I bring you an amazing surfing challenge...

 


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Monday's daily news

Monday 18/09/23

In MACRO & OIL NEWS,China has issues, the Fed could defy investors, the Bank of England is expected to raise interest rates, UK manufacturing hunkers down and oil prices head to $100 a barrel. In TECH NEWS, the China/Apple thing could be a warning, Arm's advisors get big fees, SoftBank plans a deal spree with the flotation proceeds and another UK chip designer heads stateside. In REAL ESTATE NEWS, the supply of UK homes looks like it'll get worse, sellers cut prices and renters pay more. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, China Evergrande has more problems and worries about Zhongrong deepen. AND FINALLY, AND FINALLY, I bring you ways to fail successfully...

 


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Friday's daily news

Friday 15/09/23

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, the ECB hikes rates, higher fuel prices bite, Maersk dabbles with green methanol and China attacks the EU's move on EVs. In CONSUMER, RETAIL & LEISURE NEWS, US consumer prices rise, the wage differential between London and the rest of the UK widens, Carrefour gets punchy on shrinkflation, Lidl suffers, John Lewis delays turnaround, THG's shares tank and Chick-fil-A ponders a return to the UK. In TECH NEWS, Apple's problems in France could spread and Arm has a strong debut. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, we look at gathering momentum in IPOs, Spire benefits from NHS strife and Hipgnosis sells assets. AND FINALLY, AND FINALLY, I bring you an amusing dog trick...

 


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Thursday's daily news

Thursday 14/09/23

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, US inflation rises, the UK economy contracts, the Saudis and Russians pump up the oil price, the EU pushes back against China's EVs and the EU backs new air pollution limits. In SERVICES & EMPLOYMENT NEWS, Citigroup is set for a major overhaul, Deloitte announces layoffs, EY announces record revenues, WFH boosts women in employment and we look at the effect of relationships in the workplace in the light of Looney's resignation. In TECH NEWS, there's good and bad for Apple, Big Tech decides not to charge a premium for AI, TikTok rocks Europe and Arm's price is set. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, cash use increases, energy bills look set to rise, Zara's owner commits to big stores, H&M is to sell used clothing, UK estate agents get very downbeat and Redrow warns of a dive in profits. AND FINALLY, I bring you a very challenging game...

 


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Wednesday's daily news

Wednesday 13/09/23

In BUSINESS TRENDS NEWS, we look at China's business sentiment, China's car makers being on the verge of overtaking Japan, the clamour for arms, German gloom, the UK's resurgence and developments in law. In CONSUMER/RETAIL NEWS, pay rises exceed inflation, food price increases lose momentum, mortgage rates are cut (but mortgage arrears rise), dynamic beer pricing faces a backlash, Aldi and Lidl lose ground, more Wilko stores are picked up, Wickes gets a WFH boost and ABF predicts higher profits. In IPO NEWS, TKO floats while Birkenstock and Lime make preparations. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Google faces a tricky time, Oracle gets cautious and BP's CEO resigns. AND FINALLY, I bring you some amazing pizza tossing...

 


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Tuesday's daily news

Tuesday 12/09/23

In TECH NEWS, the US does chunky chip and AI deals in Vietnam, Qualcomm gets a new Apple contract, Arm sees decent demand, Instacart tests investor appetite and AI could control the skies in future. In RETAIL & LEISURE NEWS, supermarket prices tumble, Wilko shuts down, supermarkets might profit from user data and Wagamama's owners ditch loss-making brands. In REAL ESTATE NEWS, Vistry decides to focus on social housing while AI data centres see more investment. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, the EU downgrades its own forecasts, Sweden is to spend big on defence, the FDA approves new Covid boosters, Oxford's Mini plant gets a £600m boost, Tesla sees value in AI and CMS is the latest law firm to make big cuts. AND FINALLY, I bring you some impressive kids...

 


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Monday's daily news

Monday 11/09/23

In BUSINESS TRENDS NEWS, Beko warns of the China threat, PwC tries to cut conflict of interest and UK firms look vulnerable. In CONSUMER & RETAILER NEWS, consumers face rents that could rise four times as fast as buying, Waitrose makes price cuts and we look at the potential for discounters. In TECH NEWS, the iPhone15 launch approaches and news publishers look set to be transformed by AI. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, we look at the future of China and how a rubbish dump transformed into the UK's third biggest solar farm. AND FINALLY, I bring you a fun-looking game...

 


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Thursday's daily news

Thursday 07/09/23

In MACRO & ENERGY NEWS, the Bank of England reckons we've reached peak rates, Erdogan officially changes tack and governments pour money into fusion. In RETAIL & LEISURE NEWS, Waitrose jobs are vulnerable, Ocado cuts prices, Sainsbury's evolves its fashion offering, Halfords benefits from its cars business, WH Smith's travel business is looking good and Wagamama's owner defies defies casual dining gloom. In REAL ESTATE-RELATED NEWS, WeWork renegotiates, Barratt reckons recovery will take two years and prefab specialists benefit from the Raac debacle. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Big Tech faces Brussels, Beijing bans iPhones, Universal does a deal with Deezer, Roku cuts staff,  we look at the disaster of local councils and car makers expound the benefits of e-fuels. AND FINALLY, I bring you some amazing stunts...

 


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Wednesday's daily news

Wednesday 06/09/23

In MACRO, OIL & ENERGY NEWS, Chinese and European services sectors wobble, opinions on the UK contrast, Turkey has a bumpy road, oil prices hit $90 while North Sea oil production falls and the onshore windfarm ban gets lifted. In CONSUMER, LEISURE & RETAIL NEWS, US consumers flex the plastic, UK consumers rein in car buying, John Lewis hires a turnaround specialist, Lidl plans to open a mega-warehouse, vultures pick over Wilko's remains, European tourism defies logic and CloudKitchens suffers from falling demand. In MEDIA NEWS, Meta ditches its news funding scheme, TikTok tries to satisfy and Warner Bros cuts profit forecasts. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, London renting gets ridiculous, holiday lets face closure and Birmingham goes bankrupt. AND FINALLY, I bring you the eternal struggle between youth and age...

 


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Tuesday's daily news

Tuesday 05/09/23

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Country Garden gets a reprieve, Chinese banks sail close to the wind, we look at why inflation in Europe is higher than the US and how Germany sees falling exports. In CAR-RELATED NEWS, BMW warns about China, China's share of the European market grows and we look at the need for EV battery recycling and Toyota's advances with hydrogen. In CONSUMER & RETAIL NEWS, consumer spending rises as wages increase, Superdry looks super-troubled and there's finger-pointing going on re the Wilko debacle. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, China makes a major chip breakthrough, Novo Nordisk becomes Europe's most valuable company, GSK pioneers a new vaccine and Nestlé offloads its peanut allergy business. AND FINALLY, I bring you a bracing way of waking up in the morning...

 


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Monday's daily news

Monday 04/09/23

In MACRO NEWS, US interest rates could have peaked, China's slowdown causes ripples in Asia and Hunt expects an inflation blip. In CONSUMER, RETAIL & LEISURE NEWS, consumers get hit by fuel price rises, M&S keeps improving, Aldi expands in the US and Bill's is looking good. In REAL ESTATE NEWS, 50,000 households fall into negative equity, student housing shortages reflect wider problems, divorcees get new home loans and developers fear a slump. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Chinese banks support Russian comrades, Chinese battery factories move forward and Arm backpedals on its valuation. AND FINALLY, I bring you some impressive push-ups...

 


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Friday's daily news

Friday 18/08/23

In FINANCIALS NEWS, Beijing orders defence of the yuan, Zhongzhi causes panic, Adyen has a nightmare, UK banks have to provide and EY warns staff. In TECH NEWS, Google DeepMind tests a personal life coach AI, Tui launches an AI tour guide and Twitch provides new blocking capability. In RETAIL & FASHION NEWS, Walmart gets more confident, Zara uses its slick process, H&M is to phase out Myanmar suppliers and Tapestry gets the stitch. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, BAE Systems buys a NASA supplier, battery materials groups expect faster advances in solid state and plant-based plastics gain favour. AND FINALLY, I bring you a great surfing coach...

 


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Thursday's daily news

Thursday 17/08/23

In RETAIL, LEISURE & CONSUMER NEWS, Target faces a backlash, Home Depot makes ground, M&S's revival continues, Aldi aims to add more jobs, Jamie Oliver goes upscale and UK consumers face the steepest rent rise in seven years. In FINANCIALS & SERVICES-RELATED NEWS, Aviva benefits from NHS issues, Admiral does admirably, PayPal moves to stop crypto buying and EY rejects TPG's plan for a break-up. In TECH & GAMING NEWS, the UK's AI summit is set for November, China rejects Intel's deal, Tencent gets squeezed and games consoles try to adapt. In CAR & BATTERY NEWS, VinFast gets a huge valuation, Tesla cuts prices in China and battery technologies compete. AND FINALLY, I bring you a good Tube prank...

 


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Wednesday's daily news

Wednesday 16/08/23

In MACRO NEWS, China cuts a bank rate and stops reporting youth unemployment numbers while Japan surges, Russia hikes its interest rates and gas prices rise on the threat of Aussie strikes. In CONSUMER & RETAIL NEWS, US consumers buy online, the gym office concept gains traction, UK lenders cut mortgage rates, UK food prices continue to fall, M&S is looking good and Harrods rebounds. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, China develops its own anti-obesity drug, Tesla offers cheaper models, TPG approaches EY and Carlsberg raises its forecasts. AND FINALLY, I bring you some rather silly games...

 


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Tuesday's daily news

Tuesday 15/08/23

In MACRO NEWS, Russia has rouble problems and America feels the effects of China's slowing economy. In TECH NEWS, Saudi Arabia and UAE make a chip grab, AI jobs earn top dollar and Foxconn stays China-centric. In REAL ESTATE NEWS, Country Garden looks like it could be the next Evergrande and UK landlords keep selling. In CONSUMER & RETAIL NEWS, high food prices now force tricky decisions - but they could get worse in future - while Wilko continues its search for a buyer. AND FINALLY, I bring you my favourite drummer (again!)...

 


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Monday's daily news

Monday 14/08/23

In BUSINESS, EMPLOYMENT & INVESTMENT TRENDS, we see more windfall taxes, Posco satisfying the Americans, private equity betting on the NHS healthcare crisis, the current state of wages, Saudi investment in sport and what happened to Hindenburg's recent shorts. In CONSUMER & RETAIL NEWS, UK consumer confidence weakens, pawnbroking demand rises, John Lewis wants to do its own BNPL and the tourist tax hits retail spending. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Russia exploits a massive loophole, Credit Suisse investors go to court, Eli Lilly's on the up and Nikola announces a recall. AND FINALLY, I bring you a weird yet compelling thing to do with a balloon...

 


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Friday's daily news

Friday 11/08/23

In RETAIL & LUXURY GOODS NEWS, Amazon cuts house brands, Alibaba outperforms forecasts, Aldi cuts prices, Wilco fails, Ralph Lauren falters, Tapestry buys Capri Holdings and Watches of Switzerland blames the tourist tax. In TECH NEWS, the US wants allies to blank China tech investment, India passes a data protection bill and X goes for more functionality. In REAL ESTATE NEWS, Persimmon sheds jobs, Savills profits drop and rising mortgage costs hit households but NatWest and Virgin money cut mortgage rates. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, US inflation rises, Sony does a big media deal in India, Novo Nordisk ups sales forecasts and Deliveroo gets upbeat. AND FINALLY, I bring you a brilliant photo and a tasty-looking recipe...

 


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Thursday's daily news

Thursday 10/08/23

In MACRO & COMMODITIES NEWS, China slips into deflation and Meloni's credibility takes a hit while fruit prices and rice prices increase. In CONSUMER GOODS, RETAIL & LEISURE NEWS, Sony's in a storm, Birds Eye's owner benefits from higher prices, Wilko suspends home deliveries and Tui predicts the future of holidays. In TECH NEWS, China's tech companies order $5bn-worth of Nvidia chips, Arm courts Amazon, Roblox switches focus to profitability and Amazon removes books generated by AI. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, we look at Japanese carmakers' China strategy, the latest on Lotus, Rivian upping production, Disney developments and WeWork in dire straits. AND FINALLY, I bring you an unusual PowerPoint trick...

 


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Wednesday's daily news

Wednesday 09/08/23

In MACRO & COMMODITIES NEWS, Chinese exports fall, Italy imposes a surprise tax on banks, Glencore suffers the commodity price blues and Cornish Lithium gets some money. In TECH NEWS, Google and Universal do an AI deal, SoftBank makes investment gains while Arm loses ground and TSMC announces plans for a factory in Germany. In BUSINESS TRENDS, IWG reports record revenues, Dentons separates its China business and the Scottish jobs market weakens because of oil industry woes. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk get some very good news, Beyond Meat tanks and Disney has a tough time. AND FINALLY, I bring you some normal-looking people doing some impressive (yet pointless) things...

 


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Tuesday's daily news

Tuesday 08/08/23

In MACRO, OIL & ENERGY NEWS, Germany suffers, Saudi Aramco pays out, sceptics diss the fusion illusion but then Siemens warns, wind is in crisis and France exports energy to the UK. In CONSUMER, BUSINESS & EMPLOYMENT TRENDS, UK spending falls, the harvest looks iffy, UK house prices fall, AI data centres are hot, Clarkson plays the game, Zoom wants its staff in the office and PageGroup identifies shifting trends. In INVESTMENT-RELATED NEWS, private equity tries to attract new money, KKR does more deals, UK defence companies suffer, Tilray buys some booze and Mike Ashley takes another nibble of Asos. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, BioNTech suffers, the NHS crisis presents "business opportunities" and Tyson Foods makes more closures. AND FINALLY, I bring you a $54m apartment in New York...

 


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Monday's daily news

Monday 07/08/23

In MACRO, ENERGY & COMMODITIES NEWS, Chinese economists are told to be more positive, US scientists make a fusion breakthrough, Asian energy groups flock to London and Rio Tinto has copper plans.
In BUSINESS, EMPLOYMENT & CONSUMER TRENDS, US companies have a poor earnings season, European companies count the cost of Russia, gloomy employers slow hiring and PwC goes in-person for its interns while US consumers have to deal with higher petrol prices and UK consumers have to deal with London house prices, BNPL medical bills and car financing. In TECH NEWS, Apple makes moves in AI while Slack's new chief warns that AI chip price rises will hit usage. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, Pfizer's post-Covid hangover hits and the Barbie movie breaches $1bn at the box office. AND FINALLY, I bring you some crazy gymnast exercises...

 


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Friday's daily news

Friday 04/08/23

In MACRO & OIL NEWS, the Bank of England raises interest rates, the UK services sector weakens, Turkey's inflation rate jumps and oil prices rise on Saudi threats. In TECH & GAMING NEWS, Apple beats expectations, Altman's Worldcoin runs into trouble and Nintendo booms. In RETAIL & CONSUMER GOODS NEWS, Amazon smashes it, Next forecasts bigger profits and Pets at Home does well while Wilko is at risk and it's Yeezy does it for Adidas. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Apollo's chief warns, KKR closes in on a big purchase, ethical funds see massive outflows, the LSE works with Microsoft, Rolls-Royce has great numbers, Wizz Air lags and the NHS does something dramatic. AND FINALLY, I bring you some cool Japanese tech...

 


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Thursday's daily news

Thursday 03/08/23

In MACRO, MARKETS & COMMODITIES NEWS, the US downgrade prompts anger, European IPOs dwindle and wheat prices rise. In REAL ESTATE-RELATED NEWS, house price discounts increase, rental home numbers are likely to fall further, home-buyers take on longer mortgages and Taylor Wimpey sees weaker demand. In BUSINESS/CONSUMER TRENDS NEWS, BAE Systems benefits from war, Virgin Money is the latest to prepare for the worst, blockbuster weight-loss drugs face a reckoning, TV watching habits continue to evolve, high street sales weaken but Ferrari sales don't. In TECH NEWS, China wants more limits on tech use for kids, Meta fights human rights groups, Qualcomm takes a hit, Arm aims high and most of Hopin gets sold. AND FINALLY, I bring you a stir-fry hack...

 


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Wednesday's daily news

Wednesday 02/08/23

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Saudi finances get tricky, UK industry gets gloomy and UK house prices drop dramatically while more lenders cut mortgage rates. In FOOD & DRINK NEWS, Greggs wants to expand, Starbucks does well in China, Diageo puts in a decent performance and Molson Coors reports record sales. In TECH NEWS, Meta wants to give us AI personas and more targeted ads while Panasonic bids farewell to LCD screens. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, Uber gets out of the red, BP's profits fall, BMW gets dinged, Pfizer shifts towards cost cuts and Man Group has a shocker. AND FINALLY, I show you how to speak Yorkshire, bah goom...

 


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Tuesday's daily news

Tuesday 01/08/23

In MACRO, OIL & CURRENCY NEWS, El Niño's set to take its toll and the Eurozone economy returns to growth while stocks, oil and sterling rebounded over the month. In CONSUMER & BUSINESS TRENDS NEWS, mortgage approvals and consumer credit boom, UK shop prices ease (but the Ukraine war could keep them elevated), Bank of Ireland confirms bank strength, law firms falter and business confidence is dented. In TECH-RELATED NEWS, Microsoft/Activision faces more scrutiny, China tech suffers from sanctions and Pearson embraces AI. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, Jeep aims high, Aston Martin wants even more help with its debt pile and Heineken goes flat. AND FINALLY, I bring you an amazing salmon ladder performance...

 


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Monday's daily news

Monday 31/07/23

In MACRO & OIL NEWS, the Bank of England is expected to raise interest rates this week and oil majors face more scrutiny. In TECH NEWS, Apple's due this week, we look at X's ambitions, SK Hynix and Samsung benefit from AI while we look at who controls AI and the debate about whether workers in this field need to be licenced. In REAL ESTATE NEWS, Blackstone pushes into AI data centres, office space demand rises above pre-Covid levels and mortgage rates are expected to fall. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, hospitality food costs are rising faster than prices in supermarkets and Rolls-Royce is looking good. AND FINALLY, I bring you some "impossible" body tricks...

 


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Friday's daily news

Friday 28/07/23

In MACRO & COMMODITIES NEWS, US economic growth picks up, the ECB raises interest rates, Shell and Total see profits fall, British Gas sees profits boom and Anglo American is hit by a sluggish China. In TMT NEWS, the EU launches an antitrust inquiry into Microsoft, Intel benefits from a PC rebound, Netflix rejigs and ITV warns of an ad recession. In CONSUMER GOODS, RETAIL & LEISURE NEWS, Kering buys into Valentino, L'Oréal's on the lookout, Nestle indicates price rise slowdown, the BRC warns on shop closures, Frasers booms and McDonald's satisfies. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, more UK lenders cut mortgage rates, Foxtons benefits from higher rents and Canary Wharf sees another big company leave while VW cuts forecasts, Bentley sputters, Ford raises forecasts and Lookers' buyer increases its offer. AND FINALLY, I bring you Gordon Ramsay's massive steak sandwich...

 


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Thursday's daily news

Thursday 27/07/23

In MACRO & COMMODITIES NEWS, the Fed hikes US interest rates again, Spain's power vacuum has consequences and Rio Tinto reports falling demand. In TECH NEWS, Meta surges, Threads loses steam and tech companies get together to sort AI. In MANUFACTURING SECTOR NEWS, Rolls-Royce recovers, VW invests in Xpeng, Stellantis makes more cost cuts and Aston Martin promises profits to come. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Lloyds warns of customer struggles, Reckitt Benckiser sees sales volumes fall, Coke puts up prices anyway, Heathrow halves losses, Amazon makes concessions and stricken City AM gets a random buyer. AND FINALLY, I bring you some Greggs secrets and some trick questions...

 


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Wednesday's daily news

Wednesday 26/07/23

In MACRO NEWS, the IMF gets more upbeat, UK businesses get more confident on hiring and Brussels has a grain plan. In TECH NEWS, Sam Altman's world expands, Microsoft benefits from AI, Google's sales jump, X cuts ad prices, Snap's revenues fall, TikTok wants to sell to Americans, Facebook changes hit The Mirror, Spotify counts the cost of podcasts and Apple's in bother. In CAR-RELATED NEWS, GM U-turns on the Bolt, JLR's profits rebound, Toyota has a China crisis and CATL announces record profits. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Unilever's profits boom, LVMH sees a slowdown, HSBC cuts mortgage rates and uni students seek compensation. AND FINALLY, I bring you a great superhero video...

 


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