Tuesday's daily news

Tuesday 12/07/22

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Russia turns off the gas - with repercussions for Europe - while crypto comes under more scrutiny. In TECH NEWS, the China clampdown gets worse again, the Twitter vs Musk show develops, tech companies combine for 5G from space and the EU gets another chip factory. In AVIATION-RELATED NEWS, Airbus gets bullish on global jet demand, Wizz Air exudes confidence and a hydrogen plane factory is to land in the UK. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, mortgage rates rise while warehouse demand strengthens, UK retail sales worsen as Gap loses. AND FINALLY, I bring you some cheese knowledge and what it's like to high-dive...

 


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Monday's daily news

Monday 11/07/22

In MACRO & CRYPTO NEWS, Japan's LDP wins by a landslide after Abe's assassination, the Tory leadership contest hots up and Europe warns about crypto. In NEWS ABOUT BUSINESSES IN TROUBLE, Klarna raises funds, Joules wants to do the same, the UK dairy industry looks tricky, the bus network faces big cuts, small builders continue to go bust and businesses generally brace for recession. In CONSUMER NEWS, Poland faces a wage-price spiral and UK consumers continue to cut spending. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Twitter has a bit of drama, tech hiring slows and Diesel looks to be the next LVMH.AND FINALLY, I bring you an unusual flavour of Pringles...

 


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Friday's daily news

Friday 08/07/22

In MACRO & OIL NEWS, BoJo quits, Hungary hikes its interest rate, Japan's former PM gets shot and Shell benefits from record fuel prices. In CONSUMER & RETAIL NEWS, the UK labour market remains tight, UK house prices defy gravity and dairy farmers warn of price rises but Watches of Switzerland buzzes while Turkish consumers suffer. In retail, Amazon ploughs into livestreaming and Levi Strauss sees an uplift but in the UK, inflation hits retail sales and Currys braces for tough times. In TECH NEWS, Facebook is threatened with an EU ban, Twitter cuts its recruiters and Samsung's profits underwhelm. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, BYD>Rolls-Royce reports recovery and Evergrande unveils its first electric car.AND FINALLY, I bring you alternatives to Lurpak (which is really expensive these days!) and a BBQ grill simulator...

 


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Thursday's daily news

Thursday 07/07/22

In MACRO, ENERGY & CRYPTO NEWS, BoJo faces all kinds of nightmares, markets stay calm, Qatar benefits from the war, Macron nationalises EDF, a crypto broker goes bankrupt and Facebook ploughs on with NFT plans. In CONSUMER & RETAIL NEWS, recruiter Robert Walters rides high on a hot job market, but consumers worry about debt and avoid the high street while Trainline gets a boost, pool companies suffer and AO World plumps for domestic focus. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, Amazon does a deal with Grubhub whilst also facing challenges, Greystar gets deeper in real estate and GSK gets approval for a spin-off.AND FINALLY, I bring you a gamechanger hangover-prevention pill and some impressive dancing (not me)...

 


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Wednesday's daily news

Wednesday 06/07/22

In MACRO, GAS & COMMODITIES NEWS, we look at the Sunak/Javid aftermath, the gloomy Bank of England, South Korean inflation, Norway relenting in the face of oil and gas strikes and a proposed merger between Norilsk and Rusal. In CONSUMER TRENDS & RETAIL NEWS, US workers are getting midyear raises while in the UK, consumers are spending on travel and pubs, Tesco's takes on Mars and Sainsbury's disappoints. In TECH NEWS, EU lawmakers approve new laws while TikTok ditches the idea of ecommerce in Europe and the US. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, BYD>Tesla in China while UK car sales remain weak, Brookfield is downbeat about UK commercial real estate, UBS sublets its London HQ and DHL announces a UK expansion.AND FINALLY, I bring you a very black car and some banana ideas...

 


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Tuesday's daily news

Tuesday 05/07/22

In MACRO, ENERGY & CRYPTO NEWS, Germany has a deficit, Turkey's inflation goes ballistic, coal and UK gas prices boom while the crypto bank behind the cryptocrash stops withdrawals. In CONSUMER & RETAIL NEWS, suppliers pass on higher costs, flight prices rise and Gen Z's feel best about their finances while AO World has a bad day. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, the chip boom loses momentum, Geely diversifies into phones, Starbucks hits back and Pret returns to profit.AND FINALLY, I bring you an unusual cake...

 


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Monday's daily news

Monday 04/07/22

In ENERGY & CRYPTO NEWS, we look at European and Japanese reliance on Russian gas, the rise in demand for solar panels, potential Rolls-Royce SMR sites and crypto woes. In INVESTMENT & BANK NEWS, ESG faces scrutiny, the PE investment bonanza slows and British banks rake in more than their European counterparts. In CONSUMER NEWS, Brits face new higher mortgages as they come off fixed, insurance prices rise and more firms pass costs on to customers. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, EV sales rise in the UK, Tesla deliveries fall and the company takes a Bitcoin hit, Amazon uses e-bikes, Shein faces lawsuits and the UK moves towards US-style class actions.AND FINALLY, I bring you the latest instant noodle trend and a gadget to cool you down...

 


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Friday's daily news

Friday 01/07/22

In MACRO, ENERGY & CRYPTO NEWS, we look at NATO's shift, market wobbles, Sweden hiking interest rates, why inflation in the UK will be higher for longer, China's "coal-rush", Uniper wanting a state handout, Gazprom falling and whether crypto will hit TradFi. In CONSUMER/RETAIL NEWS, US shoppers cut back, UK incomes fall, water bills rise and Boots is supposed to get a boost. In AUTOMOTIVE NEWS, Tesla pressures workers, GM ramps up its electric Hummer and Aston Martin is in finance talks. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, Tencent and ByteDance announce lay-offs, SenseTime craters, Micron looks weaker and Hello Kitty's parent does a deal with Alibaba.AND FINALLY, I bring you a life-enhancing idea and Steve Carell trying British snacks...

 


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Thursday's daily news

Thursday 30/06/22

In MACRO, ENERGY & CRYPTO NEWS, US GDP indicates weakness, UK inflation is set to be higher for longer, Spain's inflation hits double digits, oil prices climbs, the UK threatens European gas supply, a crypto hedge fund fails and Celsius doesn't look good. In RETAIL NEWS, Bed Bath & Beyond sheds its CEO, H&M profits rise, Mulberry pays a dividend, Cath Kidston gets a new owner, Tesco and Heinz fight and Morrisons goes discounting while B&M tries to calm consumer concerns. In CAR NEWS, Stellantis moans about high EV prices, Tesla sacks 200, Lookers sees higher profits and UK car production rises. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, UK corporate confidence hits lows, office landlords get hit, Deliveroo serves up ads and Snap goes monthly.AND FINALLY, I bring you a Swedish Lidl-equivalent and a nice cover version of As It Was...

 


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Wednesday's daily news

Wednesday 29/06/22

In MACRO & ENERGY NEWS, NATO talks China/Finland/Sweden, the ECB makes hints, Sunak faces tax choices and coal demand rises. In CONSUMER/RETAIL NEWS, China lifts restrictions while in the UK consumers pay higher prices, buy frozen food and avoid scratchcards as the Boots sale evaporates. In CAR NEWS, VW reckons it'll beat Tesla and Lotus says bye-bye to petrol cars. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, Meta and TikTok face addiction allegations, Diageo pulls out of Russia and Wise has a tough time.AND FINALLY, I bring you Ninja Warrior in the Olympics and Marmite pasta...

 


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Tuesday's daily news

Tuesday 28/06/22

In MACRO & ENERGY NEWS, the G7 talks Russia sanctions, Moscow defaults, Japan asks citizens to save power, National Grid moves to avoid blackouts and the UK turns to coal. In M&A NEWS, Robinhood creates a stir, VW cooks up a deal and Prosus aims to offload Tencent shares. In CONSUMER NEWS, prime London rents return to pre-Covid levels while toiletry prices rise. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, Biffa delays its results, Wise's chief faces a UK ban and Eat Just has issues.AND FINALLY, it's Pomplamoose mash-up time again!

 


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Monday's daily news

Monday 27/06/22

In OIL, MACRO & ENERGY NEWS, the G7 cooks something up to annoy Russia while India continues to be a loophole, the central bank of central banks says we're at a "tipping point" and Macron backs his PM while France face electricity rationing. In UK BUSINESS TRENDS, SMEs struggle, local builders fail and a car-charger start-up ditches its SPAC option. In EMPLOYMENT NEWS, PwC coughs up and grads have it good. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, JUkrainian farmers face big challenges, Amazon's Prime Day looks a bit meh and JLR has leaky sales.AND FINALLY, I bring you a caption competition and a flying hotel...

 


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Friday's daily news

Friday 24/06/22

In MACRO, ENERGY & CRYPTO NEWS, the Fed could get friskier, China vows to stay on track, Norway surprises, Germany braces itself on gas, the cryptocrash looks real and Ronnie does NFTs. In CONSUMER TRENDS & RETAIL NEWS, confidence hits an all-time low, home workers face pressure, bikes sales fall, booze sales fall at Naked Wines and pubs, Heathrow gets optimistic, Matalan fades and Nike exits Russia. In REAL ESTATE NEWS, warehouse valuations double and buy-to-let landlords suffer. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, Juul gets cut, Netflix axes more staff and Toyota has a recall.AND FINALLY, I bring you a fantasy office and a roller slide...

 


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Thursday's daily news

Thursday 23/06/22

In MACRO, ENERGY & CRYPTO NEWS, Italy's Five Star party splits, Europe is warned about a Russian switch-off, Rolls-Royce pushes for SMR approval and Binance's boss has a gloomy crypto outlook. In CAR & BATTERY NEWS, Ford warns of major job cuts, Britishvolt tries to woo Tesla and charging rule changes cause confusion. In CONSUMER/RETAIL NEWS, we look at the current state of Chinese and UK consumers, Alibaba, Shopify and DoorDash push into new areas, Frasers buys more Hugo Boss and Harrods has problems dahhlings. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, Juul faces carnage, Netflix cooks up its new offering and Mars unveils decent revenues.AND FINALLY, I bring you a different version of Running Up That Hill...

 


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Wednesday's daily news

Wednesday 22/06/22

In MARKETS, MACRO & ENERGY NEWS, Wall St has a 'mare, the US economy heads towards recession, SE Asia's economy rebounds, coal demand rises and plans are afoot for more mini-nukes. In FINANCIALS NEWS, we look at US banks' stress tests, Visa/Mastercard's investigation and the crypto situation. In RETAIL/CONSUMER NEWS, US retailers notice trends while UK consumers face higher bills and farmers leave food in the ground. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Kellogg decides to split itself, a new vaccine centre's coming to the UK, Germany digs its heels in on combustion engines and Glencore faces the music for bribery.AND FINALLY, I bring you a tricky situation...

 


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Tuesday's daily news

Tuesday 21/06/22

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Europe races for coal, the Bank of England is urged to strengthen the pound and Celsius continues to freeze Bitcoin holdings. In RETAIL NEWS, JD.Com is a bit meh, Primark makes online moves and Ocado sucks up money. In REAL ESTATE NEWS, a pre-fab house-builder hits the UK and mortgage affordability rules go out of the window. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, an EY break-up could produce big windfalls, Euromoney gets approached and JAB consolidates moves into US petcare.AND FINALLY, I bring you 3D Othello...

 


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Monday's daily news

Monday 20/06/22

In MACRO, ENERGY & CRYPTO NEWS, Macron suffers a major setback, UK City bosses predict recession, Germany decides to fire up coal power stations and the crypto shocker continues. In REAL ESTATE NEWS, UK property insolvencies look set to rise while residential property is set to slow. In EMPLOYMENT & WAGE TRENDS, Apple Store workers vote to unionise, UK workers plan to quit while profit margins seem to outpace wage growth. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, US travel faces issues, US retailer inventories pile up, BNPL rules are fleshed out and we ponder Ocado's fate.AND FINALLY, I bring you a sushi train...

 


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Friday's daily news

Friday 17/06/22

In MARKETS, MACRO & ENERGY NEWS, markets tumble, EU leaders back Ukraine, the Bank of England and Swiss National Bank raise rates, Germans are told to cut energy consumption and BG does a deal with Norway. In REAL ESTATE NEWS, US mortgage rates jump, HSBC hikes its mortgage rates and West End landlords consolidate. In RETAIL & CONSUMER NEWS, Asos suffers, Halfords warns on inflation, UK food prices are set to rise further and UK consumers cut back. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, US car prices keep rising, Tesla jacks up its prices, Ferrari commits to electric and Revlon files for bankruptcy.AND FINALLY, I bring you some job openings for chocolate lovers...

 


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Thursday's daily news

Thursday 16/06/22

In MACRO, ENERGY & CRYPTO NEWS, the Fed makes a drastic rate hike, gas prices rise, BP invests big in renewables and crypto continues to take a massive drubbing. In CONSUMER & RETAIL TRENDS, US consumers hold back, China retail sales fall, WH Smith benefits from the return to travel, Whitbread does well but is less certain of the future, H&M is the same and Sainsbury's deepens its beef with Aldi. In EV BATTERY NEWS, Foxconn builds a plant in Taiwan and Britishvolt educates its workforce. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Apple signs a big MLS deal, YouTube shorts catch up with TikTok and BTS causes a stir.AND FINALLY, I bring you little bloke with a massive appetite...

 


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Wednesday's daily news

Wednesday 15/06/22

In CRYPTO NEWS, Coinbase aims to cut almost 20% of its workforce and players fear the crypto winter. In CAR-RELATED NEWS, Ford announces a Mach-E recall, UK EV subsidies disappear and the Pentagon ups the stakes for rare earths. In EMPLOYMENT NEWS, the UK labour market remains tight, average wages fall, airport vacancies hit record highs and airlines are ordered to stick to their schedules. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, ESG stays in the spotlight, Instagram is to give parents more rights and UK new home demand outstrips supply. AND FINALLY, I bring you Britain's top 100 restaurants...

 


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Tuesday's daily news

Tuesday 14/06/22

In MACRO, MARKETS & CRYPTO/CURRENCIES NEWS, the Fed could get super-aggressive, US and UK markets take a pasting, the Yen and Sterling reach new lows versus the Dollar while Bitcoin falls further. In TECH NEWS, Big Tech makes concessions, Chinese edu-tech adapts and Oracle smashes sales. In M&A NEWS, Prologis does a massive deal, Go Ahead accepts a bid and Countryside puts itself up for sale. In MISCELLANEOUS TRENDS, Omicron rears its head in Beijing, Sanofi-GSK's booster beats rivals, supermarket fuel gets investigated, Lightyear provides a solar solution to EV worries and Netflix announces Squid Game 2. AND FINALLY, I bring you the most fantastic movie trailer I have ever seen...

 


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Monday's daily news

Monday 13/06/22

In MACRO, MARKETS AND ENERGY-RELATED NEWS, US recession next year appears likely, flotations tank while more M&A is expected in Japan and we look at the food as energy debate. In CONSUMER/RETAIL-RELATED NEWS, fuel prices hit $5 a gallon in the US, food prices continue to rise, Morrisons' owner looks to sell off assets, UK supermarkets crack down on unhealthy food temptation and online car sales wobble. In EMPLOYMENT TRENDS, railway workers rush to quit and poor conditions persist in Leicester factories. In MISCELLANEOUS TRENDS, Russia's McDonald's replacement opens for business and Sunak faces more pressure.AND FINALLY, I bring you an amazing Harry Potter café...

 


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Friday's daily news

Friday 10/06/22

In MACRO & GAS NEWS, China digs in with Covid but exports rise, the ECB aims to raise interest rates and European gas prices rise even more. In TECH NEWS, Big Tech spends big to fend off legislation, Apple goes deeper with BNPL, Facebook rethinks news payments, Twitter continues with the Musk bid and chip shortages could dent prospects for next-gen phones. In EMPLOYMENT/SUPPLY CHAIN NEWS, the UK labour market continues to be tight, Unison gets frisky, feed and fertiliser costs keep rising and the supermarket/supplier relationship gets testy. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, Reliance edges closer to Boots, AO gives up in Germany, DFS gets less comfortable and State Street denies the rumours..AND FINALLY, I bring you a very naughty (but also impressive) seagull...

 


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Thursday's daily news

Thursday 09/06/22

In MACROECONOMIC NEWS, both the G20 and the BCC are down on the UK's economic prospects while Sunak is urged to cut taxes. In UK REAL ESTATE NEWS, average house prices rise but home inquiries slow as Lloyds Bank raises mortgages, John Lewis identifies sites and we look at where Foxtons failed. In FINANCIALS NEWS, there's a run on Chinese banks and Credit Suisse has its third profit warning this year. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, Inditex smashes it, Uniqlo faces inventory risks, Wizz Air warns of more losses and fertiliser problems get worse.AND FINALLY, I bring you a ridiculously steep hill...

 


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Wednesday's daily news

Wednesday 08/06/22

In MACRO & CRYPTO NEWS, World Bank warns, Germany suffers, Australia hikes the interest rate and OpenSea navigates choppy waters. In CONSUMER TRENDS & RETAIL NEWS, Londoners reckon WFH is here to stay, fuel prices make EVs viable, JD Sports gets slapped, Ted Baker loses a buyer and Target's slack could be picked up by discounters. In TECH NEWS, we look at the impact of Apple wading into BNPL and Brussels rules on chargers. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, another company attacks the LME, Biffa gets a bid and Cazoo tightens its belt.AND FINALLY, I bring you a heart-warming doggy story...

 


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Tuesday's daily news

Tuesday 07/06/22

In MACRO AND OIL & GAS NEWS, BoJo survives while Russia's oil & gas problems make waves around the world. In TECH NEWS, China's tech nightmare eases, Big Tech lobbies hard, Apple unveils new stuff, GoTo announces BNPL, Musk has a hissy and Buzzfeed craters. In AUTOMOTIVE NEWS, BYD has a nightmare, Mercedes-Benz announces a recall and new car sales dive in the UK. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, UK consumers continue to feel the pinch but visit the high street in greater numbers while Fink backpedals on ESG and Elliott gets feisty with nickel.AND FINALLY, I bring you the latest Primark best-seller...

 


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Monday's daily news

Monday 06/06/22

In MACROECONOMIC NEWS, Biden relents on sanctions and tariffs, Japan changes its stance on defence and Australia accuses China. In NEWS ON EMPLOYERS & EMPLOYEES, bankruptcies look set to boom, lawyers push for wellbeing, City bonuses run riot while CFA demand falls sharply, thousands are set to trial a four-day week and the logistics sector offers a lot of jobs. In EV NEWS, Tesla looks at cutting its workforce and Rivian continues to face issues. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, China's international schools take a pasting, Apple looks at a headset and BNPL for businesses gets a lot of interest.AND FINALLY, I bring you a whole load of omelettes (including how to make a Pikachu one)...

 


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Wednesday's daily news

Wednesday 01/06/22

In MACROECONOMIC NEWS, Eurozone inflation hits a new high while the EU and UK ban insurance for Russian oil cargoes. In CONSUMER/RETAIL NEWS, UK mortgage approvals slide, UK credit card spending rises, food prices increase while grocery chains squeeze suppliers and B&M has a rough time. In M&A AND INVESTMENT NEWS, DSM moves to takeover Firmenich in a €41bn deal, Elliott sells AC Milan and Deutsche Bank gets raided for greenwashing. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, execs buy the dips, buyers dash for potash, HP lifts its earnings outlook and raspberries get picked by robot.AND FINALLY, I bring you a sensational sandwich...

 


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Tuesday's daily news

Tuesday 31/05/22

In ENERGY & OIL NEWS, the government scrambles for North Sea gas, EDF has problems, EU leaders restrict Russian oil imports and oil prices exceed $120 a barrel. In CONSUMER & RETAIL NEWS, UK car ownership falls, food prices come under focus, Sainsbury's tries to help out, Morrisons/McColl's goes under the microscope and Missguided calls in the administrators. In REAL ESTATE NEWS, Singapore's sovereign wealth fund buys into UK student housing and a US investor bids for Countryside. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Qualcomm steps up for Arm and the US sees a shortage of job candidates.AND FINALLY, I bring you some unusual chopsticks...

 


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Monday's daily news

Monday 30/05/22

In MACRO, MARKETS & ENERGY NEWS, central banks raise interest rates, China tries to open Shanghai, South Korea's IPO pipeline wanes and BoJo has a nuclear hiccup. In CONSUMER & EMPLOYMENT NEWS, Americans travel, Brits' enthusiasm for the gym slows and more robots fill factories. In RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY NEWS, US house prices challenge buyers, UK property price momentum loses steam and Help To Buy approaches a deadline. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, Revolut gets closer to flotation, hackers attack Sberbank and Volvo has an impressive battery.AND FINALLY, I bring you the right way to eat a Toblerone and how to get a 6p pint of beer TODAY...

 


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Friday's daily news

Friday 27/05/22

In MACRO & MARKETS NEWS, the US economy contracts, Russia cuts interest rates again, Sunak brings in the windfall tax and other measures and the UK listing rules are set to change. In RETAIL-RELATED NEWS, Alibaba posts slow growth, US retailers get a boost, Ted Baker benefits from weddings and the office return, Auto Trader booms and Asda shoppers cut spending. In M&A NEWS, Broadcom puts in a formal offer for VMware, Johnson Matthey sells its battery business and FirstGroup considers a takeover. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, Microsoft slows hiring, Twitter is fined, warehouse demand keeps rising and Klarna chases profit.AND FINALLY, I leave you with some flying, some music and some frenzied dancing...

 


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Thursday's daily news

Thursday 26/05/22

In MACRO & CRYPTO NEWS, more US rate rises look likely, China gets downbeat, Russia ups pensions and the minimum wage, Sunak is on the verge of announcing a windfall tax and crypto is a mixed bag. In CAR-RELATED NEWS, Beijing lockdowns hit carmakers and VW pays out for dieselgate while Stellantis and Samsung announce a new battery factory. In RETAILER NEWS, chiefs leave at M&S, JD Sports and Pets At Home - but with differing levels of success. In TECH NEWS, Nvidia announces strong sales and Musk loses a Twitter ally.AND FINALLY, I leave you with something that made me laugh so much this morning...

 


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Wednesday's daily news

Wednesday 25/05/22

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, the global tax deal looks wobbly, Qatar pledges to invest in the UK, UK biz activity growth slows, the windfall tax thing edges closer and the ECB sticks the boot in with crypto. In CONSUMER/EMPLOYMENT/RETAIL NEWS, UK wages diverge and rail workers vote to strike while consumers face higher utility bills (with a difference) and grocery prices as we spend money on insulation and food-to go. We also look at retail prospects while Chanel does well and Abercrombie & Fitch doesn't. In SOCIAL MEDIA & LEISURE NEWS, Snap's misery prompts wider concerns, clubbing in the metaverse looks like being a thing and Airbnb's China withdrawal hands locals big potential. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Glencore is set to pay a big fine, JPMorgan counts the cost and Gorillas slims down.AND FINALLY, I bring you a useful iPhone hack...

 


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Tuesday's daily news

Tuesday 24/05/22

In MACRO & ENERGY NEWS, Biden commits to Taiwan, Italy's economy suffers, Sunak bows to windfall tax pressure, the US faces blackouts and Siemens Energy goes for Gamesa. In TECH NEWS, Broadcom's in talks to buy VMware in $50bn deal, Zoom puts in a decent performance and Snap has a profit warning. In FINANCIALS NEWS, the SEC fines BNY Mellon, private equity faces more scrutiny and Klarna cuts 10% of its employees. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, EV battery prices rise, B&Q's owner sees more upside, Starbucks exits Russia and Airbnb exits China.AND FINALLY, I bring you an amazing illusion...

 


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Monday's daily news

Monday 23/05/22

In REAL ESTATE NEWS, we look at the current state of office property and holiday lets. In CONSUMER & RETAIL NEWS, the boss/worker pay gap widens, energy bills are likely to stay higher for longer, M&S faces price rise challenges and farmers fear an egg influx. In TRANSPORT-RELATED NEWS, Airbus aims to build a buffer and electric ferries are on the cards. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Australia gets a new PM, ESG funds suffer tech-buffeting and Apple considers production outside China.AND FINALLY, I bring you a lettuce trick and an amusing prank...

 


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Friday's daily news

Friday 20/05/22

In M&A NEWS, a PE crackdown looks imminent, Twitter looks watertight, McDonald's finds a buyer for its Russia business and Brookfield swoops for HomeServe. In AUTOMOTIVE NEWS, Mercedes declares focus on high-end and Renault goes for hydrogen. In STREAMING NEWS, Netflix tightens its belt but Amazon splashes the cash. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, we see US home sales slow down, UK consumer confidence at record lows, Klarna potentially losing billions and an interesting use of NFTs.AND FINALLY, I bring you a VERY catchy song...

 


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Thursday's daily news

Thursday 19/05/22

In MACROECONOMIC NEWS, Turkey's Erdogan blocks NATO accession talks while Sunak warns us to strap in. In RETAIL & REAL ESTATE NEWS, Target and Walmart weakness trigger a US sell-off, Burberry goes more niche, Watches of Switzerland sees sales boom, UK pub chains adapt, British Land puts in a decent performance and UK house prices lose momentum. In M&A NEWS, we see a shipping/aviation move, Barclays buying into Barrenjoey and the PIF buying a chunk of Nintendo. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, Tencent has a 'mare, Tesla has a tantrum and Impossible comes to the UK.AND FINALLY, I bring you a chip shop abomination and a cautionary parental tale...

 


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Wednesday's daily news

Wednesday 18/05/22

In RETAIL/CONSUMER NEWS, US retail sales rise, Walmart has a 'mare, UK unemployment hits new lows and parents finance kids. In FINANCIALS NEWS, Allianz agrees a massive settlement, Mastercard tries something new and Thought Machine doubles its valuation. In SOCIAL/MEDIA NEWS, the Twitter drama trundles on and Netflix's new direction leads to new opportunities. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Britain exports record levels of energy, AstraZeneca strikes a Covid antibody drug deal and Land Securities benefits from a return to the office.AND FINALLY, I bring you an amazing fitness influencer...

 


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Tuesday's daily news

Tuesday 17/05/22

In MACRO, COMMODITIES & CRYPTO NEWS, Finland and Sweden move forward with NATO and Putin's OK with it, China and the EU lose ground, the BoE loses control of inflation, wheat prices rocket and Nomura goes crypto. In AUTOMOTIVE NEWS, Renault exits Russia and Lordstown Motors gets close to conking out. In FAST FOOD NEWS, McDonald's leaves Russia and Greggs pounces on city centres. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, Musk hints at a lower offer for Twitter, Uber is to offer membership in the UK and Made.com has a 'mare.AND FINALLY, I bring you Spider-Man dancing in a supermarket...

 


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Monday's daily news

Monday 16/05/22

In MACRO, OIL & CRYPTO NEWS, Sweden and Finland apply to join NATO, Saudi Aramco reports jump in profits and crypto assets get some good news. In CARS & BATTERY NEWS, used car prices in US calm down and Ford sells more Rivian while Northvolt and Norsk Hydro expand their battery recycling plans in Europe. In INDUSTRY NEWS, UK manufacturing adapts to Covid and Brexit while diamonds face difficulties. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, we look behind the Twitter deal "suspension", Peloton find the going tough and London rents rise.AND FINALLY, I bring you the weirdest pizza I've ever seen...

 


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Friday's daily news

Friday 13/05/22

In OIL, GAS & CRYPTO NEWS, BP still faces windfall tax calls, Shell sells Russian petrol stations, European gas prices rise and there's panic in the crypto market. In MANUFACTURING-RELATED NEWS, Foxconn beats rivals, Rolls-Royce is hopeful, Jaguar has chip issues and Rivian has a recall. In M&A NEWS, Vodafone and Three are in talks, BT and Warner talk sport and Warner Music competes with BMG to buy a back catalogue. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Twitter sheds top execs, SoftBank has a massive loss and pressure increases for a mini-budget.AND FINALLY, I bring you some classic sport ads...

 


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Thursday's daily news

Thursday 12/05/22

In MACROECONOMIC NEWS, US and China inflation rides high, the ECB edges towards a possible interest rate rise - and counts the potential cost of the Ukraine war - while BoJo offers security to Sweden and Finland and Sunak puts together a support package. In CONSUMER TRENDS & RETAIL NEWS, Compass benefits from a return to office, Airbnb changes its offering, Tui advises booking now and Disney+ sees more subscribers while UK employers give out bonuses and Tesco provides office space. In AUTOMOTIVE NEWS, Toyota warns on profits and Arrival turns on Russia. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, US farmers race against the weather, global investment banks make money in China and casinos have their best month ever!.AND FINALLY, I bring you a little light music...

 


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Wednesday's daily news

Wednesday 11/05/22

In TECH & GAMING NEWS, Twitter looks like relenting on Trump, Grindr aims for flotation, Bored Ape ups the ante in the metaverse, EA departs from Fifa, Nintendo does a stock split and Sony banks on more PS5 sales. In EV NEWS, Tesla suffers in Shanghai, Stellantis warns of battery shortages, ships warn about battery fires and Shell accelerates charger rollout. In TRAVEL SECTOR NEWS, British Airways reshuffles management, Wizz Air looks east and Eurotunnel benefits from P&O misery. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, Netflix talks ads, Peloton crashes and Pfizer goes shopping.AND FINALLY, I bring you a thought for the day...

 


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Tuesday's daily news

Tuesday 10/05/22

In MARKETS, MACRO & OIL NEWS, global markets weaken, China has issues, Russia is suffering, crypto market value drops and we see how oil companies made their money. In M&A AND IPO NEWS, Philip Morris pursues Swedish Match, Morrisons buys McColl's and Goldman Sachs swerves SPACs. In CONSUMER-RELATED NEWS, European wages rise, higher energy bills are a short and long-term problem, UK consumer spending falls but US consumers keep buying expensive meat. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Ford sells a bit of its Rivian stake while UK electric car sales more than double, BAE Systems and Rolls-Royce get a nuke contract and defence companies experience supply problems.AND FINALLY, I bring you something you didn't know about post boxes...

 


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Monday's daily news

Monday 09/05/22

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, US imposes more Russia sanctions, Trafigura invests in UK lithium, US refiners reap the benefit of high pump prices and the US faces electricity shortages. In CONSUMER & RETAIL NEWS, households continue to face major challenges, Scottish Power calls for action on energy bills and we look at whether we've fallen out of love with online shopping. In M&A NEWS, Morrisons goes for McColl's and West End landlords look to merge.AND FINALLY, I bring you some anti-hack hacks and an amazing "toy"...

 


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Friday's daily news

Friday 06/05/22

In MARKETS, MACRO & INDUSTRY TRENDS NEWS, US markets plunge, the Bank of England raises the interest rate, UK businesses have a tough time, German and French manufacturing suffers while Finland and Sweden face a tricky NATO problem. In LOCKDOWN WINNERS/LOSERS NEWS, we look at lockdown winners-turned-losers (Shopify, Peloton and Netflix), loser-turned-winner (Trainline) and a continued winner in DoorDash. In CONSUMER TRENDS/RETAIL NEWS, car sales are likely to weaken (but Bentley sales are strong!), Etsy has a rough patch and pig farmers appeal to Tesco. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, Twitter gets more financing and Shell makes big profits.AND FINALLY, I bring you a baby sumo wrestler...

 


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Thursday's daily news

Thursday 05/05/22

In MACRO & SANCTIONS NEWS, the US raises interest rates, the BoE is thinking about it, Hungary holds out on EU's proposed embargo, a further SWIFT ban is considered and Truss cuts off pro services to Russia. In CONSUMER & RETAIL NEWS, US consumers shop like it's 2019, Eurozone retail sales fall, UK consumers consume more credit and less meat while Boohoo's profits plunge and Joules' troubles continue. In CAR NEWS, VW sells out of EVs in Europe and the US while Aston Martin gets a refresh. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Uber suffers, Flutter wins and "banter" lawsuits increase.AND FINALLY, I bring you an unhealthy job vacancy...

 


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Wednesday's daily news

Wednesday 04/05/22

In MACRO & OIL NEWS, Australia raises its interest rate, UK factory gate prices rocket, Eurozone unemployment falls, China refiners buy cheap Russian oil and BP's bumper earnings prompt renewed calls for a windfall tax. In CONSUMER-RELATED & RETAIL NEWS, shoppers pay higher prices and Klarna spending is to affect credit scores while Estee Lauder suffers and Airbnb is hopeful, Tesco links with Uber and McColl's has its shares suspended. In CAR-RELATED NEWS, Merc/BMW's car share business gets ditched and Cazoo has a tough time. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, Facebook cuts its podcasting products, Twitter could go public again, Starbucks increases pressure on unions and Avalon takes a massive hit.AND FINALLY, I bring you a ridiculous roast dinner "innovation"...

 


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Tuesday's daily news

Tuesday 03/05/22

In MACRO, OIL & ENERGY NEWS, Beijing edges closer to lockdown, Rome distances itself from Moscow, the EU gets closer to a Russian oil embargo and we look at developments in natural gas supply, wind, nuclear and fusion. In TECH NEWS, the EU aims at Apple Pay, Amazon workers reject unions, Facebook has a tough time and BoJo chances his Arm. In AVIATION NEWS, Qantas buys 12 Airbus planes, Spirit rejects JetBlue's approach and Heathrow gives ground. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Netflix's prospects worsen and we look at the effect of the supermarket price war on farmers.AND FINALLY, I bring you omelette-in-a-can and an interesting wedding photo...

 


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Friday's daily news

Friday 29/04/22

In MACRO & CURRENCY NEWS, Biden aims for more Ukraine aid, the US economy contracts, the ECB admits its useless forecasting, Germany and Austria keep paying Russia and the dollar reaches a new high. In TECH NEWS, Apple has record profits but faces more antitrust charges, Amazon has its slowest growth for twenty years, the Twitter drama continues, Meta evolves and Spotify distances itself from Netflix. In CONSUMER/RETAIL-RELATED NEWS, Unilever puts up prices, Sainsbury's has a rough ride, shop vacancies fall and Premier Inn ups its rates. In BANKS NEWS, Barclays profits are dented by various costs while Standard Chartered beats estimates.AND FINALLY, I bring you Japanese Bake Off and some amazing 3D latte art...

 


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Thursday's daily news

Thursday 28/04/22

In MARKETS & SANCTIONS NEWS, China wants to spend on infrastructure, Europe faces recession, the ECB opens the door to higher interest rates, European gas prices spike, coal-powered plants get a stay of execution and Sunak reconsiders a windfall tax. In CONSUMER & RETAIL NEWS, we look at the prospect of house price weakness, Mattel sees a sales boom, Ted Baker and Boots line up suitors while WH Smith starts Christmas shopping. In TECH NEWS, it's a mixed bag for Meta, Alphabet, Twitter and Spotify. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, Mercedes prioritises top-end, Ford posts a Q1 loss, Renault looks to sell its Russia business, Deutsche Bank sees a new high in profits and Lloyds Bank does OK.AND FINALLY, I bring you a crowd that isn't and a drum solo on rubber chickens...

 


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Wednesday's daily news

Wednesday 27/04/22

In MARKETS & SANCTIONS NEWS, Wall Street falls while Poland and Bulgaria get cut off. In AUTOMOTIVE NEWS, Tesla tanks, Ford rushes out the Lightning and Volvo buys into Carwow. In CONSUMER/RETAIL NEWS, household bills look set to rise by £271, equity release surges, grad salaries get punchy, consumers stockpile, Lidl offers a finder's fee and Primark aims to raise prices. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Maersk warns, Heathrow is downbeat, Microsoft's earnings boom but Google's shares slide while Bezos warns of China influence on Twitter.AND FINALLY, I bring you the five stages of Costco shopping...

 


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Tuesday's daily news

Tuesday 26/04/22

In MARKETS, MACRO & CRYPTO NEWS, global stocks tumble on China Covid concerns, EU-UK trading relationships change and crypto goes meh. In CONSUMER/RETAIL NEWS, Coca-Cola fizzes, palm oil products get more expensive and Asda gets involved in price cuts. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Twitter accepts Musk's offer, corporates and investors clash with new proposals and global auditors say one thing and do another re Russia.AND FINALLY, I bring you Jubilee sauces and the world's longest waterslide...

 


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Monday's daily news

Monday 25/04/22

In MACROECONOMIC NEWS, Macron wins, Putin abandons Ukraine deal and Britain's Russia sanctions cost. In CONSUMER, LEISURE & RETAIL-RELATED NEWS, we look at employment trends, leisure trends and retail trends. In INVESTMENT NEWS, Blackstone goes for it in real estate, Elliott provides a SPAC-boost and emerging markets give cause to think. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Twitter considers Musk's offer, Netflix faces further challenges and the UK cracks down on CBD.AND FINALLY, I bring you a new way of eating toast...

 


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