Wednesday's daily news

Wednesday 14/06/23

In MACRO & MARKETS NEWS, China has a rate cut, US inflation slows, UK inflation proves stubborn and the Nikkei flies. In M&A NEWS, Goldman and Morgan Stanley reckon dealflow will turn around as we see big pharma deal-making, Bunge buying Viterra, Zensho buys Snowfox and the Microsoft/Activision Blizzard drama continues. In TECH NEWS, the UK government invests in AI, a French AI start-up attract ridiculous money, Insight Partners cuts its fund size and there's an interesting revelation about Twitter in India. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, we look at wage growth in the UK, why the UK jobs market is hot, how the Big Four accountancies should pay juniors more, Nio cutting prices, Ashtead knocking it out of the park and Bellway getting pessimistic. AND FINALLY, I bring you a clever card trick...

 


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Tuesday's daily news

Tuesday 13/06/23

In TECH NEWS, the US eases its stance on chipmakers, Google ad-tech comes under fire, the US regulators side with the UK on Microsoft/Activision and Chinese tech companies suffer. In REAL ESTATE NEWS, unusual measures are employed to tempt Chinese buyers, more UK mortgages are pulled, buy-to-let gets pummelled and London offices adapt. In COMMODITIES & ENERGY NEWS, Glencore goes for coal and National Grid fires up coal plant to power aircons. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, Nasdaq buys Adenza, consultants get less popular and Heathrow feels a boom. AND FINALLY, I bring you a simple - yet weirdly satisfying - video...

 


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Monday's daily news

Monday 12/06/23

In FINANCIALS NEWS, UBS sets parameters in the CS takeover, HSBC is to outline SVB plans, Odey makes changes and Andreessen aims for London. In CONSUMER & CONSUMER GOODS NEWS, London homeowners face painful mortgage hikes, Waitrose cuts prices, Nike woos retailers and Kim K's Skims heads towards flotation. In M&A AND INVESTMENT NEWS, Chinese companies see Indian possibilities, we look at why the PGA Tour caved to LIV Golf and Travelodge is up for sale. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, BioNTech faces compensation claims and OpenAI appeals for China collaboration. AND FINALLY, I bring you a sunburn soothing trick...

 


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Friday's daily news

Friday 09/06/23

In MACRO, MARKETS & OIL NEWS, Europe falls into recession, the UK needs to watch out, CAB seeks out an IPO, CRH decides to quit London and Hunt is about to ease oil windfall tax parameters. In CONSUMER, RETAIL & PROPERTY NEWS, Signet suffers from poor engagement ring sales, overall retail sales fall as Frasers picks up more Asos, HSBC withdraws all mortgages, Crest Nicholson cautions and Gove's rules hit planning applications. In NEWS ON CARS & TRANSPORT, GM gets Supercharger access, Barcelona loses out to ride hailers, Uber looks at different fares for greener rides, Carvana shares boom and Wizz Air takes off with summer bookings. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, UK's involvement in AI gets an ego boost, WhatsApp offers a new thing, BlackRock buys into private credit and the FCA goes after Odey. AND FINALLY, I bring you some stupid ideas for what to do on a trampoline...

 


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Thursday's daily news

Thursday 08/06/23

In MACRO, COMMODITIES & CURRENCY NEWS, the OECD calls for fiscal tightening, China's exports fall, the Eurozone looks vulnerable, oil traders profit from the energy crisis, greenwashing gets a bashing, El Niño forecasts cause concern, the Turkish lira falls and crypto ownership doubles In CONSUMER & RETAIL NEWS, UK house prices fall, wage growth rises while the jobs market cools, Inditex smashes it and Amazon looks at an ad tier. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Hyundai and Kia get sued by NYC, the UK is to hold the world's first AI regulation summit and there may be good news in the offing re energy bills for SMEs. AND FINALLY, I bring you a brilliant interaction on the bus...

 


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Wednesday's daily news

Wednesday 07/06/23

In MACRO NEWS, we look at the Ukrainian dam breach and its consequences, the World Bank touts its views and Australia gets a shock interest rate rise. In CONSTRUCTION & REAL ESTATE RELATED NEWS, UK construction activity increases, we look at why the housing market rebound may not last, how Paragon shows that the buy-to-let market isn't dead yet and why big companies want to downsize office space. In FINANCIALS NEWS, Sequoia splits out its China business, ESG funds see record outflows and a deal drought leads to consolidation among investment banks. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, Microsoft/Activision seek a way forward, PGA caves to the Saudis in consolidation with LIV and Asos gets abandoned by suppliers while Frasers Group ploughs more in. AND FINALLY, I bring you the ten types of magic...

 


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Tuesday's daily news

Tuesday 06/06/23

In TECH NEWS, a Russian cyber attack hits the BBC, Boots and British Airways, we look at the latest discussions in AI, Apple reveals its expensive headset, Spotify sheds 200 and a former ByteDance exec admits state interference. In FINANCIALS/PROPERTY NEWS, US banks brace for commercial property exits, Axa buys a French film studio, India's youth is expected to power the real estate market and UK banks continue to pull mortgages and fear remortgages. In CONSUMER-RELATED NEWS, grocery spending booms on higher prices, spending on cars lags pre-Covid levels and services get a boost from spending. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, the oil price rises but the Saudis look isolated, airlines take off and Binance faces charges. AND FINALLY, I bring you some cracking toast...

 


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Monday's daily news

Monday 05/06/23

In BIG PICTURE & BUSINESS TRENDS NEWS, OPEC decides on oil production cuts, Coinbase suffers, higher inflation is powering fast-food chains and AstraZeneca bets on China. In TECH NEWS, Apple's set for a big announcement and we look at why mental health apps might not be that good for you. In PROPERTY-RELATED NEWS, longer mortgages surge in popularity and property investors look to Manchester and Bristol. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Freshfields brings in more trainees and lawyers warn against AI. AND FINALLY, I bring you a test of your attention to detail...

 


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Friday's daily news

Friday 02/06/23

In MACRO, MARKETS & ENERGY NEWS, the US avoids default, Eurozone inflation falls, UK deals dry up while some investors use AI to source suitable ones, renewables' capacity looks set to ramp up and OPEC restricts guests. In RETAIL NEWS, Macy's gets squeezed, Dollar General feels the pinch and Dr Martens warns on margins. In CAR-RELATED NEWS, Musk is welcomed in China while Tesla opens up its charging network. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Beijing pressures Arm, Meta releases a new headset and UK house prices weaken further. AND FINALLY, I bring you "The Wife Song"...

 


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Thursday's daily news

Thursday 01/06/23

In MACRO, ENERGY & CRYPTO NEWS, the US and UK see slowing growth, while France and Germany see falling inflation, Erdogan lifts Turkey, a new gas deal demonstrates the pulling power of the US and crypto could get a boost. In TECH NEWS, Foxconn surfs the AI wave, Sunak wants the UK to be at the forefront of AI legislation and UK workers want guidance. In RETAIL NEWS, IKEA invests in e-commerce, B&M booms, Iceland warns and WH Smith is looking good. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, there's talk about EV charging, Portugal gets a lithium boost, WE Soda aims for a London listing, Franklin Templeton is to buy Putnam and British Land drops out of the FTSE. AND FINALLY, I bring you an incredible snooker shot...

 


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Wednesday's daily news

Wednesday 31/05/23

In MACRO NEWS, Turkey faces pressure, Spain's inflation surprises but UK inflation looks set to stay higher. In TECH NEWS, AI pioneers sound warnings while Nvidia hits $1tn. In CONSUMER, RETAIL & LEISURE NEWS, US consumers have a wobble, UK consumers get mortgage deals pulled, Asda has a rejig, Hollywood Bowl's revenues hit a record high and Neat Burger admits ambivalence. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Merc complains, France gets its first battery gigafactory and China takes on Boeing and Airbus. AND FINALLY, I bring you an annoying trick...

 


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Tuesday's daily news

Tuesday 30/05/23

In MACRO & POWER NEWS, China falters, Erdogan wins, Sánchez gambles and nukes need to hurry up. In TECH NEWS, AI chips get scarcer, WPP does an AI deal but there are power issues. In RETAIL & CONSUMER NEWS, Amazon takes on Evri while UK food prices calm a bit. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Cali increases electrification efforts, US high-schoolers increasingly forego college and UK house prices slip. AND FINALLY, I bring you tea and cheese...

 


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Friday's daily news

Friday 26/05/23

In MACRO NEWS, the US slows down and Germany falls into recession. In TECH NEWS, Nvidia booms, OpenAI warns Europe, Bertelsmann sees opportunities in AI, TikTok tests its own AI chatbot and the metaverse loses investors. In RETAIL & CONSUMER NEWS, luxury retail splutters, American retailers see sluggish sales, UK retailers feel a slowing momentum, Pets at Home wags its tail, Asos seeks help, UK lenders increase mortgage rates and energy bills look set to stay higher for longer. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, AJ Bell beats rivals, Fever-Tree increases market share and Cineworld is set for a comeback. AND FINALLY, I bring you the natural follow-up to Monday's techno...

 


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Thursday's daily news

Thursday 25/05/23

In TECH NEWS, Samsung faces its first ever strike, TikTok adapts, Meta begins its final round of layoffs, tablets get the upper hand and Embracer abosolutely tanks. In CAR-RELATED NEWS, the UK car industry calls for more slack on export rules, JLR is closer to choosing the UK for its battery factory and China takes risks to corner the lithium market. In RETAIL NEWS, M&S puts in a strong performance and Kingfisher suffers. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, inflation falls, house price growth steadies and London rents rise faster. AND FINALLY, I bring you a fake non-alcoholic Pimm's and Cornish worm-charming...

 


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Wednesday's daily news

Wednesday 24/05/23

In MACRO NEWS, the Bank of England faces criticism, the IMF eats humble pie and has a meddle while suggestions about crypto regulation are made by IOSCO. In TECH NEWS, Apple signs a massive deal with Broadcom, Meta sells Giphy, Anthropic raises money and China frets about Japan. In CONSUMER, RETAIL & LEISURE NEWS, UK food price inflation takes flak and SSP booms while Hilton and Marriott chase the same market. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, Tesla considers England for a gigafactory, Netflix cracks down on password sharing and Cazoo tries to climb back up. AND FINALLY, I bring you a tricky puzzle...

 


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Tuesday's daily news

Tuesday 23/05/23

In TECH NEWS, South Korea has a delicate chip situation, we look at reactions to Facebook's fine and WhatsApp gets a new feature. In BANKS NEWS, global investment banks hit a China speed bump, JP Morgan talks about splashing out and the government sells more NatWest. In RETAIL & LEISURE NEWS, Prada considers a secondary listing, Macao casinos bounce back and Ryanair flies high. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, we look at A&O Shearman reactions, Chevron makes a big shale deal, Ford sources lithium and Big Yellow has a massive drop in profits. AND FINALLY, I show you an official list of where to have the best fish and chips...

 


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Monday's daily news

Monday 22/05/23

In TECH NEWS, China boots Micron, Facebook eyes Magic Leap while getting fined for mishandling user info, speculation surrounds Apple and the metaverse and we see the battle between iMessage and Snapchat. In LEISURE NEWS, Ryanair has designs on Europe, workations boost leisure names and hospitality pay gets a boost. In REAL ESTATE NEWS, sellers perk up while buy-to-let suffers. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, NEWS, G7 disappoints, A&O engages in a massive merger and the vegan boom loses momentum. AND FINALLY, I show you how to write a techno song (no ChatGPT needed)...

 


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Friday's daily news

Friday 19/05/23

In TECH & TELCOS NEWS, we look at chipmaking in Japan, the plan for semiconductors in the UK, TikTokers taking Montana to court, Apple restricting employee use of ChatGPT and BT's job-cutting plans. In CONSUMER, RETAIL & LEISURE NEWS, consumer sentiment continues to improve, Walmart sees stronger sales, Asda plans headcount reduction, Burberry does well despite the VAT problem and EasyJet takes off. In CAR-RELATED NEWS, Geely takes a bigger slice of Aston Martin, Tata gets closer to building a UK gigafactory but we look at why this isn't necessarily a good thing. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, Eskom chief warns of blackouts, Revolut looks unlikely to get a banking licence and Royal Mail is in a pickle. AND FINALLY, I show you how drummers knock on doors...

 


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Thursday's daily news

Thursday 18/05/23

In MACROECONOMIC NEWS, Japan exits recession, Europe softens towards the UK, the Bank of England acknowledges the wage-price spiral and South Africa could be heading for the naughty step. In RETAIL NEWS, Shein raises $2bn, Target earnings are squeezed, JD Sports heads for £1bn in profits and Watches of Switzerland does well on watch sales but not elsewhere. In TECH NEWS, Tencent revenues rise, TikTok faces a ban in Montana, Apple's headset gets ever closes and Inmarsat has its strongest ever results. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, UBS/Credit Suisse has a reality check, British Land suffers and Purplebricks gets sold for £1. AND FINALLY, I bring you the different running styles of Hollywood actors...

 


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Wednesday's daily news

Wednesday 17/05/23

In MACRO, OIL & CRYPTO NEWS, Thailand's election result stirs things up, Putin continues to rake in the oil revenues and MPs call for crypto to be treated as gambling. In CONSUMER, RETAIL & LEISURE NEWS, US consumer spending rebounds while Home Depot suffers, Boohoo.com hits a loss, Marston's toasts WFH and Greggs gets late-night opening. In TECH NEWS, OpenAI's chief calls for rules and Facebook charges for verification. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Ford looks to scale back in China, the FTC warns of pharma consolidation, Disney's ex-boss faces serious accusations, Land Securities' portfolio takes a hit and Vodafone has a clear out. AND FINALLY, I bring you a great teacher...

 


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Tuesday's daily news

Tuesday 16/05/23

In MACRO & COMMODITIES NEWS, the EU gets more positive, Italy scrambles to change its spending plans, Erdogan nears another victory and Newmont seals a $19bn deal with Newcrest. In CONSUMER, RETAIL & LEISURE NEWS, UK petrol prices are criticised, retailers jack up prices of own labels, Currys sees better sales, John Lewis hires a different ad agency, Center Parcs is put up for sale and Travelodge benefits from staycations. In FINANCIALS NEWS, HSBC doubles down on Asia and Nationwide launches a 0% green loan. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, the EU approves the Microsoft/Activision Blizzard takeover, BAT sees drama at the top and Vice Media files for bankruptcy. AND FINALLY, I bring you a tricky problem to solve...

 


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Monday's daily news

Monday 15/05/23

In MACRO NEWS, the G7 and EU rule on Russian gas pipelines while Argentina faces tough choices. In FINANCIALS NEWS, the Bank of England aims to dilute rules for lenders, the EY Item Club reckons lending will increase and 'sustainable' funds are warned about greenwashing. In RETAIL NEWS, Amazon overhauls its delivery network and Morrisons cuts prices. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, public sector pay rises, grad salaries fall in real terms, AI voice synthesising poses dilemmas and fake meat continues to slide. AND FINALLY, I bring you the best bits of Darth Vader...

 


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Friday's daily news

Friday 12/05/23

In MACRO NEWS, the Bank of England raised the interest rate and it looks like the ECB will continue to do the same. In TECH & MEDIA NEWS, the EU tightens up on AI and we look at whether AI could save Meta, how law firms are using it and how Sorrell reckons it'll replace call centres while ITV sees a drop in ad revenues and Disney loses out in India but losses narrow. In FINANCIALS NEWS, PacWest takes another hit, SoftBank announces a massive loss and Revolut has issues. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Foxconn's profits take a big hit, Adidas decides to sell Yeezy trainers and we look at some UK real estate developments. AND FINALLY, I show you how to make a pizza pop tart...

 


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Thursday's daily news

Thursday 11/05/23

In BIG PICTURE & LAW NEWS, US inflation eases, Binance targets the UK, Microsoft invests in fusion, the UK keeps most EU laws, Ryanair beats the EU and Gen Z falls out with Big Law. In TECH NEWS, Google announces a new AI-powered search engine, Wendy's experiments amid continued concerns over AI, TikTok holds back in the US and Uber bids for a travel super-app. In RETAIL & LEISURE NEWS, John Lewis keeps its chair, Asos blames returns for poor performance, Tesco cuts prices and Wetherspoon's posts record sales. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, Allkem does a lithium merger deal, Toyota commits more to EVs, Compass heads in the right direction and Icahn's fund takes another pasting. AND FINALLY, I bring you a banana hack...

 


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Wednesday's daily news

Wednesday 10/05/23

In BIG PICTURE & OIL NEWS, China investment in Europe drops, Erdogan dishes out pay rises, firms hire temps, confidence in the UK property market has a wobble and Saudi Aramco sees profits fall. In CONSUMER & RETAIL NEWS, bills look set to stay big, supermarkets face scrutiny over prices and John Lewis's chair faces a vote. In TRAVEL NEWS, holidaymakers spend, Ryanair goes shopping and Airbnb has a mixed outlook. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, Glencore plans a battery recycling plant, LinkedIn shuts down in China and Direct Line has a tough time. AND FINALLY, I bring you little-known facts about crisps and why pubs have weird names...

 


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Tuesday's daily news

Tuesday 09/05/23

In MACRO NEWS, Germany edges closer to recession and Goldman reckons UK interest rates will hit 5%. In CONSUMER, EMPLOYMENT & BUSINESS TRENDS NEWS, 100% mortgages return, UK shoppers rein it in, WFH loses its lustre and bosses get optimistic. In TECH NEWS, investors pour money into AI, Big Tech could get even bigger as a result and WhatsApp might disappear. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, two Alzheimer drugs offer hope and Tyson Foods slides. AND FINALLY, I bring you a vision in a martini...

 


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Friday's daily news

Friday 05/05/23

In MACRO, MARKETS & OIL NEWS, the ECB raises rates, the CMA vies for global impact and Shell unveils record profits!. In TECH NEWS, the big AI meeting happened and we look at why everyone is scared, how lawyers are using it as well as new pressures on Meta, Apple's results and Shopify's woes. In BUSINESS & CONSUMER TRENDS NEWS, it falls apart for Maersk, UK tourism boosts the services sector and Pinduoduo moves to Ireland, Chinese buy local carmakers and boost domestic tourism while consumers spend on houses, booze, trains, clothes and Peloton. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, European carmakers pour money into China, Thailand sees investment as well, Porsche and Aston Martin benefit from luxury spending, Lloyds profits boom, Icahn fights back (kind of) and Eli Lilly is close to another breakthrough!. AND FINALLY, US banks continues to suffer and Ferrari opens up sales again for its Purosangue

 


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Thursday's daily news

Thursday 04/05/23

In MACRO, MARKETS, OIL & GAS NEWS, the Fed raises interest rates, LSE listing rule changes cause debate, oil majors rake in the trading revenues and France is left behind on gas. In TECH NEWS, AI faces a UK review, Microsoft warns of AI harm, Meta faces a ban, Qualcomm gets gloomy, refurbished iPhones in India are a hit and TikTok launches an ad product. In CONSUMER-RELATED NEWS, Eurozone jobless numbers fall, food price rises prove to be chunky, Heck gives up on vegan, Ryanair has a storming April, Airbnb goes back to basics and Flutter sees success. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, European carmakers pour money into China, Thailand sees investment as well, Porsche and Aston Martin benefit from luxury spending, Lloyds profits boom, Icahn fights back (kind of) and Eli Lilly is close to another breakthrough!. AND FINALLY, I bring you a very annoying illusion...

 


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Wednesday's daily news

Wednesday 03/05/23

In MARKETS, MACRO & OIL NEWS, UK listing rules get a revamp, UK manufacturing is in a rut and BP unveils "heinous" profits. In TECH/AI NEWS, an AI pioneer departs with a warning, education companies take an AI hit, Amnesty uses AI and Bluesky emerges as a Twitter rival. In FINANCIALS NEWS, First Republic's rescue fails to calm, HSBC unveils strong results and Icahn gets a huge kicking. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Ford posts profits, Lordstown is in a pickle, UK property prices rise and shops get a pre-coronation boost. AND FINALLY, I bring you a cake-off...

 


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Tuesday's daily news

Tuesday 02/05/23

In BANKS NEWS, First Republic gets picked up by JP Morgan. In BUSINESS, CONSUMER & EMPLOYMENT NEWS, defence spending broadens, UK SMEs feel more confident, European shoppers push back, staycations herald good news, NDAs face scrutiny and grads have difficulties with teamwork. In TECH NEWS, Google and Musk step up their respective AI games, Twitter rolls out a paywall, Apple targets your dashboard and the UK government tries to get all tecchie. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, Astellas goes shopping, Getir ponders buying a rival and Adidas faces a Yeezy-related lawsuit. AND FINALLY, I bring you a bottomless crisp buffet...

 


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Friday's daily news

Friday 28/04/23

In MACRO, OIL & BUSINESS TRENDS NEWS, the US economy slows, the UK keeps the majority of European laws, Argentina's interest rates head to eye-watering levels, BP resists pressure, China focuses on foreign businesses and the UK gets its mojo back. In TECH NEWS, Meta surprises, Intel disappoints, Snap's sales fall, Dropbox cuts headcount and Microsoft reflects. In RETAIL & CONSUMER-RELATED NEWS, Amazon shares jump, Primark has hopes for the high street, food inflation nears its peak, Unilever is in denial and we look at gambling developments. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, Deutsche does OK, Barclays' profits hit a high and we look at EV safety, car charging and e-fuel as Eli Lilly has some gut-busting news. AND FINALLY, I bring you a very weird café...

 


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Thursday's daily news

Thursday 27/04/23

In TECH NEWS, the Microsoft/Activision Blizzard deal gets booted by the CMA, Meta ends its slump and Tencent continues to search overseas. In FINANCIALS NEWS, First Republic can't shake off contagion worries and Standard Chartered rides high. In CONSUMER & REAL ESTATE NEWS, Bank of Mum and Dad continues to save the day, UK gambling faces an overhaul and Persimmon builds fewer homes. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, Kering lags, Heathrow disappoints, GSK does well and PwC embraces AI. AND FINALLY, I bring you an unusual "job"...

 


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Who Cares About….Web 3.0?? by Andrew Spencer

WHAT’S THE STORY?

Who Cares About….Web 3.0??

You might be like me. You will no doubt have read about Mark Zuckerberg’s vision for a metaverse by now, including his vision for ‘Web 3.0’ and wondered “what’s wrong with the trusty ol’ Web 2.0?” or “is there going to be a new version of the web anytime soon?”.  

The answer is yes – and the biggest shake-up of the internet since its creation could be just around the corner!

What is Web 3.0?

Web 3.0, or ‘Web3’, is the name for a potential new version of the internet which is decentralised and built on public blockchains – the innovative technology that makes cryptocurrency transactions possible. 

Unlike the current ‘Web 2.0’, users will not need to access the internet through services provided by tech giants such as Alphabet or Meta, but rather, the users themselves can own and control their online experience. In theory, this promises enhanced security, privacy and greater power to the user. 

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WHY IS WEB 3.0 IMPORTANT?

The last time the internet evolved, from ‘Web 1.0’ to ‘Web 2.0’, there were huge commercial ramifications. Web 2.0 focused on interactive websites, which relied on users sharing information, interacting and collaborating online. This allowed companies such as Amazon, Facebook and Google to harvest, exploit and sell vast amounts of customer data under the guise of being ‘consumer-centric’.

In contrast, Web3 shifts this power and control back to users, who would be directly rewarded for sharing their information, viewing adverts, or consuming content – as and when they please. In other words, just “two more minutes” of late-night scrolling could become “just two more pounds” of late-night earning through selling their browsing habits. 

Yet, the pandemic has arguably accelerated the need for Web3’s most effective use, a metaverse where users can work, socialise and play in virtual reality. Decentraland and Axie Infinity are two companies that have gained a modest 50,000 users through creating basic virtual worlds running Web3. These worlds allow

users to create and trade digital assets such as land, clothing or artwork, or even proudly display any NFTs that they own. Whilst the number of current users isn’t exactly jaw-dropping, Bloomberg recently reported that the market for a larger Metaverse, likely to be running Web3, may reach £600 billion in value in the next three years. Indeed, tech-savvy creators such as Bored Ape, a self-described “Web3 streetwear brand”, previously sold an NFT for whopping $3.4 million!

Unsurprisingly, companies and venture capital firms are trying to ride the Web3 wave. Microsoft, Meta, and even Bumble are exploring integrating Web3 and a metaverse into their platforms. Yet, a metaverse using Web3 technology would run on a network of computers worldwide, rather than being controlled by a handful of technology companies. This would ensure a user-empowered ecosystem where the masses control its direction and policies. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg himself stated he hopes the metaverse won’t be created by one company, so that it may be less constrained by today’s platforms and regulations. Although, given how hard Facebook/Meta have fought to maintain internet dominance so far, it’s hard to imagine Meta as anything other than a powerful institution that will define what a Metaverse and Web3 mean for society. 

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SO WHAT?

The whole concept of the metaverse – and anything related to it – is going through a rough patch currently and even Mark Zuckerberg is now mentioning AI more than he is the metaverse! As things stand, Web3 has been superseded in the public imagination by the rapid growth of AI, but it seems likely that once the dust settles, Web3 is something that will come to the fore once more as the great enabler of new technologies and our springboard into the future.

Written by Andrew Spencer, a future trainee solicitor with a particular interest in tech and life sciences. Andrew is an avid Rugby League fan who is happy to explain why it’s the greatest sport on the planet (without any success so far)…

Wednesday's daily news

Wednesday 26/04/23

In TECH NEWS, European tech laws loom large, Twitter looks unprepared, Microsoft and Alphabet outperform expectations and Microsoft promises to unbundle Teams. In CONSUMER, RETAIL & LEISURE NEWS, UK grocery price inflation stays high (probably due in part to consumer goods groups shoving price rises through!), Primark's sales climb, Ocado closes a big warehouse, McDonald's has appetite, Pret ups subscription price and Premier Inn rebounds. In FINANCIALS NEWS, First Republic causes another kerfuffle, UBS is looking pretty good but Santander suffers windfall buffeting. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, GM ups its forecasts, Xpeng predicts massive consolidation, Spotify embraces AI and Netflix puts money into South Korea. AND FINALLY, I bring you an unusual sighting...

 


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Tuesday's daily news

Tuesday 25/04/23

In MACROECONOMIC NEWS, US plays Pacific wargames, Australia overhauls its defence strategy, across-the-board export sanctions on China are rejected, India's population overtakes China's and the ECB looks likely to keep raising rates. In TECH NEWS, Apple wins its Epic Games appeal, we look at AI as a force for the good and online review farms face a reckoning. In RETAIL-RELATED NEWS, LVMH hits a $500m market cap, Adidas focuses on China, Gymshark gets a second wind and Morrisons rations peppers. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, Credit Suisse lays bare its outflows, First Republic joins the living dead, Hambro Perks winds down, Disney makes more cuts and Prezzo shuts restaurants. AND FINALLY, I bring you something I guarantee you've never noticed...

 


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Monday's daily news

Monday 24/04/23

In MACRO, MARKETS & COMMODITIES NEWS, UK inflation speculation continues, Wall Street comes up with a new fear gauge, BP is going to feel the pressure and central banks buy gold. In TECH NEWS, the US increases chip pressures re China, Big Tech reports this week as owners invest in fusion, Twitter gives blue ticks to dead people and the UK is close to creating a new tech regulator. In UK REAL ESTATE NEWS, landlords abandon London and first-time buyer homes hit new highs. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Bed Bath & Beyond files for bankruptcy, PepsiCo tries to be clever, carmakers get a taste of China's progress and lab-grown meat continues to face an uphill struggle. AND FINALLY, I bring you news of a new "alternative" job and and unusual leaving cake...

 


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Friday's daily news

Friday 21/04/23

In TECH NEWS, Insta retreats, Meta and the metaverse look tricky, Google plans to use AI for ads, Twitter cuts legacy check marks and China's drone supremacy causes concern. In RETAIL & CONSUMER NEWS, Whole Foods talks cuts, Ikea announces a massive US investment, Mulberry gets a China boost, WH Smith travels well, consumer confidence rises - and they might get more money from the bank. In AUTOMOTIVE NEWS, we look at the role of EVs in net zero, Renault whinges about Tesla, Ford takes its electric pick-up to Norway and GKN's automotive business has a massive IPO downer. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, BuzzFeed closes down news, Deliveroo delivers and Rentokil cleans up.AND FINALLY, I bring you a tale of how one woman made money from snoring...

 


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Thursday's daily news

Thursday 20/04/23

In MACRO & CRYPTO NEWS, the Fed warns of mild recession, Bailey lays the ground for more interest rate rises and we look at why crypto needs to change. In FINANCIALS NEWS, the ECB and BoE talk about strengthening banks, JP Morgan pushes for more return-to-office, EY's next nightmare begins and Warren Buffett is big in Japan. In TECH NEWS, Intel opens its Arm, SoftBank sells the family silver, streaming sites urged not to allow AI to scrape copyrighted music and there are rumblings at Twitter. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, the US pushes for EV take-up, Volvo AB posts strong Q1 profits, there's mixed news for the UK housing market, Tesco cuts milk prices and Germany is set to legalise cannabis.AND FINALLY, I bring you an idea for left-over chocolate (a foreign concept in the Watson household 🤣)...

 


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Wednesday's daily news

Wednesday 19/04/23

In MACRO, GAS & CRYPTO NEWS, UK inflation is expected to dip, EU gas storage levels are high but Putin makes more threats and Coinbase sets its sights on the UK. In BUSINESS & CONSUMER TRENDS NEWS, VW commits to China, Dell looks to distance itself from China, UK company collapses rise, house prices fall but EasyJet does well. In FINANCIALS NEWS, Goldman Sachs lags rivals and Bank of America announces job cuts. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, Netflix adds subs, Lockheed Martin wants more, Entain looks good, THG faces reality, Meta opens up, WhatsApp and Signal object to online safety bill and J&J hits higher sales.AND FINALLY, I bring you 'spoons hacks and a useful knot...

 


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Tuesday's daily news

Tuesday 18/04/23

In MACRO & COMMODITIES NEWS, China's economy expands, Lagarde warns of US-China consequences, China retaliates while some of its companies relocate and lithium prices weaken. In FINANCIALS NEWS, Apple makes a splash, US banks see withdrawals, EY makes cuts and McKinsey delays starts. In TECH NEWS, Discord looks solid and AI continues to court concern. In IPO & M&A NEWS, China's Anta raises $1.5bn, Sega Sammy bids for Rovio, we look at the reasons for Merck's acquisition and takeover fever his the UK - including THG.AND FINALLY, I bring you some very poor dad jokes...

 


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Monday's daily news

Monday 17/04/23

In MACRO NEWS, we look at the effect of strikes on the UK economy, BT's war games simulating a Taiwan invasion, G7 minister promises on fossil fuels and the vulnerability of US LNG projects. In FINANCIALS NEWS, the Bank of England looks at an overhaul of the deposit guarantee scheme and we see why this is important. In TECH NEWS, Musk is planning on a ChatGPT competitor, the European parliament takes a closer look at AI, Monzo warns against candidates using ChatGPT in applications, smart cars reveal all and Roblox makes progress. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, Merck buys Prometheus Biosciences and GM ditches Apple CarPlay.AND FINALLY, I bring you a family dance...

 


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Friday's daily news

Friday 14/04/23

In MACRO NEWS, China shows restraint, the UK flatlines, BP commits to Gulf of Mexico and Teck rejects Glencore again. In FINANCIALS NEWS, the LSE is to clear crypto trades, Twitter does a tie-up with e-Toro, Hunt looks at raising banking guarantees and UK lenders see a rise in defaults. In CAR NEWS, Hyundai and Kia get sued, China targets the European market and Ford launches a hands-free car. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, Amazon does AI a bit differently, Germany wants Intel to spend more, EY tells staff to expect cuts, Crocs looks good, Tesco's profits slide, Sainsbury's cuts prices and the UK job market slows.AND FINALLY, I bring you a new type of roll...

 


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Thursday's daily news

Thursday 13/04/23

In MACRO & CRYPTO NEWS, the Fed warns of mild recession, Bailey lays the ground for more interest rate rises and we look at why crypto needs to change. In FINANCIALS NEWS, the ECB and BoE talk about strengthening banks, JP Morgan pushes for more return-to-office, EY's next nightmare begins and Warren Buffett is big in Japan. In TECH NEWS, Intel opens its Arm, SoftBank sells the family silver, streaming sites urged not to allow AI to scrape copyrighted music and there are rumblings at Twitter. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, the US pushes for EV take-up, Volvo AB posts strong Q1 profits, there's mixed news for the UK housing market, Tesco cuts milk prices and Germany is set to legalise cannabis.AND FINALLY, I bring you an idea for left-over chocolate (a foreign concept in the Watson household 🤣)...

 


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Wednesday's daily news

Wednesday 12/04/23

In MACRO, COMMODITIES & BITCOIN NEWS, we see a gloomy IMF, Glencore upping the ante and Bitcoin breaking $30k. In TECH NEWS, Biden considers AI rules, China proposes new AI rules and SoftBank commits to a stateside IPO. In FINANCIALS NEWS, HSBC hires SVB bankers in the US, KKR buys a chunk of FGS Global and EY rejects a split. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, Tesla eyes Milton Keynes, BMW electrifies, Arrival is running out of gas and Sainsbury's tries to appeal to customers.AND FINALLY, I bring you a test of Britishness...

 


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Tuesday's daily news

Tuesday 11/04/23

In MACRO NEWS, China ups the ante with Taiwan and we look at the positives of the CPTPP. In BUSINESS & CONSUMER NEWS, US companies see a massive fall in profits, Europe's biggest SPAC closes, the first batch of China IPOs under new rules launch, corporate activism hits new highs and supply chain recovery boosts optimism while UK consumer spending rises, first-time buyers focus on smaller homes and Norway sees billionaires depart. In TECH NEWS, Apple has hopes for India, Beijing targets tech, ByteDance posts record profits, AI data breaches cause concern and OneWeb/Eutelsat valuations hit reality. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Tesla increases China investment, Chinese EVs hit the UK, Teck rejects Glencore's unsolicited bid and European commercial real estate creaks.AND FINALLY, I bring you some travel advice...

 


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Friday's daily news

Friday 07/04/23

In MACRO NEWS, the IMF predicts gloom, China uses its grip on rare earth materials, Binance gets an Ozzie push-back and UK regulators turn their attention on finfluencers. In TECH NEWS, brands increase TikTok spending, Google cracks down on loan apps and includes Chat AI in search while a mayor threatens to sue ChatGPT and Samsung forecasts a dire outlook. In PROPERTY NEWS, BlackRock ends its block of property fund withdrawals, UK house prices surprise with a rise and builders show signs of recovery. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, UK firms offer "early finish Fridays", Robert Walters has a disappointing Q1, retailers hope for a big spending weekend, Sainsbury's defends vacuum packs, Tui reports strong demand and JCB's chief pushes for hydrogen power.AND FINALLY, I bring you an illusion...

 


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Thursday's daily news

Thursday 06/04/23

In FINANCIALS NEWS, the Swiss government cuts CS bonuses, hedge funds rake it in on bank turmoil, BlackRock gets called in to manage asset disposals, a new European defence ETF launches, Vanguard looks to exit China and VC funding for start-ups halves. In TECH NEWS, Microsoft and Amazon face a cloud probe, European AI start-ups rush to improve chatbot language skills, the UK launches a national emergency alert network, Savvy Games buys Scopely and an online marketplace of stolen identities is cracked. In CAR NEWS, record car sales highlight charger shortfalls, UBS reckons there'll be a car price war and Ram's new electric pick-up aims for a 500 mile range. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, US jobs data implies a slow-down, UK services' PMI looks promising, Inditex nears a sale of its Russia business, Co-Op sets a new target, Franco Manca's owner is bought by a Japanese group and Kirkland & Ellis hits $6.5bn in revenues.AND FINALLY, I bring you a weird Easter egg and how to make the perfect poached egg with no vinegar...

 


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Wednesday's daily news

Wednesday 04/04/23

In MACRO NEWS, sterling rises, BoE economists debate the next interest rate move, China continues to retaliate and Shell is set to get $1.2bn. In FINANCIALS NEWS, Wall Street suffers Citrix impact, Dimon blames regulators, Credit Suisse investors vent and Rathbones buys Investec. In EMPLOYMENT NEWS, US job openings fall, Kirkland & Ellis gets brutal, McKinsey winds down and GM says it'll shed 5,000 workers. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Tesla, Stellantis and BMW talk batteries, TikTok gets fined, L'Oréal buys Aesop, Saga suffers and asking prices fall.AND FINALLY, I bring you some egg warnings...

 


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Tuesday's daily news

Tuesday 04/04/23

In OIL NEWS, the price jumps on OPEC's production cut, we look at the reasons behind the cut and how it helps US shale while Putin pushes exports to a new high. In TECH NEWS, we compare GPT-4 and Bard, universities express unease with AI detection, TikTok continues to be under pressure and WANdisco execs take flak. In FINANCIALS NEWS, investors flee on the Swiss bank merger investigation, HSBC faces pressure from Hong Kong shareholders and NatWest limps on while Numis and Peel Hunt are gloomy about deal making. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, CATL faces EV scrutiny, Glencore wants more copper, car sales rebound, Cineworld pauses and Smythson posts a loss.AND FINALLY, I bring you a fact about tea you didn't know and some coronation merch...

 


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Monday's daily news

Monday 03/04/23

In MACRO & OIL NEWS, China retaliates, Finland's PM loses election and oil prices surge. In FINANCIALS NEWS, the Credit Suisse takeover gets investigated, financial regulators ponder the future, UK vetting rules in finance get relaxed and thousands of City jobs are at risk. In AUTOMOTIVE NEWS, Tesla deliveries boom, a lux Chinese car brand aims for Britain, lithium shortages cause concern and JCB's chief wants a rethink on net zero. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, WWE nears a body slam, Allied Universal shelves its IPO, Italy rejects lab-grown meat, consumers rein in spending, Parisians vote overwhelmingly to ban rental e-scooters and Sainsbury's pursue Blumenthal lovers.AND FINALLY, I bring you a review of April Fool's Day pranks...

 


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Friday's daily news

Friday 31/03/23

In MACRO & ECONOMIC INDICATOR NEWS, the UK joins the CPTPP, Finland is cleared to join NATO, inflation falls in Spain and Germany while deal-making falls but UK business confidence rises. In BANKING NEWS, we reflect on the current crisis but Shawbrook comes up smelling of roses. In TECH NEWS, we see more reaction to AI, monetising Twitter Blue riles celebs and Meta pulls back on some ads. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, the UK minimum wage is to rise, the rise in UK pension age is officially postponed, Moonpig booms, Shein is on the launchpad, Morrisons sees a rise in revenues, Ford gambles on a nickel plant and Starbucks faces challenges from here.AND FINALLY, I bring you an amusing kid and an inspirational grandad..

 


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Thursday's daily news

Thursday 30/03/23

In MACRO NEWS, Britain progresses towards the CPTPP, Shapps reiterates commitment to 2030, Spain tries to address pension shortfall and Erdogan tries to curry favour with lower energy bills. In FINANCIALS NEWS, UBS goes backwards to go forwards and Binance faces more allegations. In TECH NEWS, AI continues to ruffle feathers, we look at what the TikTok fight is really about and what might come after Alibaba's split, increasing exasperation with the meh-taverse and EA's plans to cut 6% of its staff. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Asda profits slide, Next sees rising profits, GameStop shrinks to grow and S4 Capital sees losses treble.AND FINALLY, I challenge your knowledge and show you how to train like John Wick...

 


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Wednesday's daily news

Wednesday 29/03/23

In MEDIA & LEISURE NEWS, UK broadcasting rules get a massive overhaul, Disney ditches the metaverse and William Hill gets a big fine. In TECH NEWS, Apple launches BNPL in the US, Twitter changes the rules, chipmakers face a dilemma and we look at which jobs are most exposed to AI. In RETAIL NEWS, Alibaba is to split into six, Ocado surprises on the upside, UK supermarkets face squeezed margins and Next buys Cath Kidston. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, French banks get raided, the BoE talks about banks holding more cash, FTX's SBF is charge with bribery, Brussels' dithering puts UK's 2030 deadline in doubt, EV start-up Lucid cuts 18% of the workforce and Lyft judders. AND FINALLY, I bring you an official list of the best pizza toppings...

 


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Tuesday's daily news

Tuesday 28/03/23

In MACRO NEWS, Russia and China retaliate against the West, Hungary gets behind Finland's NATO application, Netanyahu delays judicial reforms, Binance is threatened with a trading ban and the Treasury shelves plans for an NFT. In TECH NEWS, the US edges closer to a TikTok ban, Twitter looks optimistic and we look deeper into the impact of AI while Google's answer to ChatGPT disappoints. In BANKING NEWS, First Citizens buys most of SVB while money gets pulled from European banks - fast. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, UK retailers get more optimistic, consumers face higher food prices, wages in Japan look up, Iger outlines a plan for cuts and Air India puts in a massive order for planes.AND FINALLY, I bring you a cat with a "Scouse" accent...

 


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