Tuesday's daily news

Tuesday 20/08/24

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, we look at Kamala Harris's economic plans, the Fed looks ready to start cutting rates, markets make a full recovery, investment in North Sea oil falters and there's consolidation in crypto. In BUSINESS AND CONSUMER TRENDS, we see more start-ups failing, the success of copycat weight-loss drugs and consumers appreciating experiences. In M&A NEWS, the Paramount thing just got more interesting, 7-Eleven's parent gets an offer, AMD agrees to buy ZT Systems and Barratt goes ahead with Redrow. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS,Walmart becomes a serious ad player, Facebook and Instagram get a hit from Britain's drug gangs and London City Airport gets permission to expand. AND FINALLY, I bring you a great way of taking gyoza to the next level...

 


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Monday's daily news

Monday 19/08/24

In MACRO & COMMODITY NEWS, Kamala Harris's economic policy plans get a lukewarm reception, Singapore embodies regional difficulties in walking the US-China tightrope and collapsing iron ore prices hit mining companies hard. In BUSINESS, EMPLOYMENT & CONSUMER TRENDS, China is becoming an increasingly tricky place for carmakers, clean fuel start-ups are collapsing, the UK jobs market improves, Rayner quite literally spoils the party, vets go on strike and it's a mixed picture in the property market. In RETAIL & LEISURE NEWS, Ted Baker is to shut all stores, the restaurant sector rebounds, tourism falters and Universal seeks out the freebies. In TECH NEWS, big companies fret about AI, the gaming industry benefits from AI, South Korea leads the way using AI in education and management consultancies are deemed largely useless but profit from AI-related advice. AND FINALLY, I bring you an interesting cultural difference that you might take for granted...

 


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Friday's daily news

Friday 16/08/24

In MACRO, MARKETS & RENEWABLES NEWS, the UK economy continues to recover from recession (but Reeves warns of tax rises anyway), global markets relax, the government tries to get Revolut to list in London and Ørsted has more problems. In RETAIL NEWS, Walmart's earnings are solid, Alibaba's revenues miss expectations and Amazon gets the go-ahead for drones. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, a new sodium-ion battery factory opens in North Carolina, first-time buyers continue to rely heavily on BOMAD, Deere cuts headcount, Evoke's earnings weaken and Empiric puts student accommodation rents up by 10%. AND FINALLY, I bring you a somewhat compelling domino topple using shots...

 


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Thursday's daily news

Thursday 15/08/24

In MACRO NEWS, US inflation drops, Trump promises an economic boom, China's industrial production weakens and we look at what's next for UK interest rates. In TECH NEWS, the US considers a break-up of Google, Apple opens up tap-to-pay tech and Musk's xAI launches Grok-2. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Bangladesh orders get cut, Mars's move looks expensive, a Hong Kong investor buys UK wind farms, Balfour Beatty takes a hit and international students return in smaller numbers. AND FINALLY, I bring you a couple of Italian guys who make a very good point...

 


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Wednesday's daily news

Wednesday 14/08/24

In MACRO NEWS, we hear that Japan's PM has stepped down and that New Zealand cut interest rates. In CONSUMER, RETAIL & LEISURE NEWS, we look at the latest in wages, food price inflation, holiday insurance and then deals for Mars and Tilray while Carlsberg raises guidance, Home Depot toughs it out, Asda's sales slow down, Avon UK files for bankruptcy and Starbucks gets a new boss. In TECH NEWS, we consider the Trump/Musk situation, Europe gets feisty and false information gets tested in UK courts. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, the EV switch is expected to take longer, cyber insurers win from the outage and Bellway ditches Crest. AND FINALLY, I bring you a controversial (and extremely messy) sandwich...

 


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Tuesday's daily news

Tuesday 13/08/24

In MACRO NEWS, investors pull $15bn from China and the Rouble takes a hit after Ukraine attacks Russia. In INFRASTRUCTURE & REAL ESTATE NEWS, Reeves looks at a PFI style deal, English councils are going to find it easier to buy greenbelt land, offices go for big discounts, Blackstone offloads homes and developers stand to benefit from students. In TECH & TELECOMS NEWS, Musk clashes with the EU, Trump has a rant in his Musk interview, Universal Music signs with Meta and an Indian billionaire has plans for BT. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, calls to tax the super-rich get louder, the NHS launches a subscription scheme and UK unis are warned. AND FINALLY, I bring you the great debate of our times - who is better, mummy or daddy??

 


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Monday's daily news

Monday 12/08/24

In MARKETS, MACRO & BUSINESSS TRENDS NEWS, markets go back to where they started, Kamala Harris overtakes Trump on the economy, UK inflation looks likely to rise again and companies get nervous about China. In TECH NEWS, the UK considers content measures after the riots, TikTok users get false info and we look at where OpenAI's founders have gone. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Disney puts money into parks, BMW snaps at Tesla and Hindenburg doesn't let go. AND FINALLY, I bring you a kid with some impressive parkour skills...

 


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Friday's daily news

Friday 09/08/24

In MACRO & MARKETS NEWS, Chinese inflation rises faster than expected, Wall Street rebounds and takes Japan with it and we look at what's behind the riots. In MEDIA NEWS, cable valuations slide, Paramount is to cut 15% of its US workforce and we look at the future of traditional TV. In TECH NEWS, the CMA launches an investigation into Amazon/Anthropic, Apple makes App Store changes and the Google decision has the potential to open opportunities. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, China's sales of EVs surpass trad cars, the UK's used EV market booms, Barclays ditches the bonus cap, Beazley doubles profits despite Crowdstrike, Persimmon rebounds, prime office demand soars and Eli Lilly reports strong performance. AND FINALLY, I bring you someone who decided to jump over his own house...

 


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Thursday's daily news

Thursday 08/08/24

In MACRO & COMMODITIES NEWS, UK post-pandemic growth turns out to have been higher than expected, wage growth slows down, ESG ratings agencies are going to get regulated and investors want Glencore to stay dirty. In TECH NEWS, we look at the effect of Google's antitrust case on Apple, Google and Meta did a dodgy deal, Disney profits from streaming but Warner Bros writes down its TV channels, Bumble hits an all-time low, there's reaction to Musk and Telegram usage booms. In PHARMACEUTICALS NEWS, Eli Lilly moves into the isotope business and Novo Nordisk disappoints. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, the slowdown US consumer spending has repercussions, Shopify booms, a Merc EV fire reminds us of risks, the UK moves to restrict overseas hiring and UK estate agents expect property prices to continue to rise. AND FINALLY, I bring you a weirdly addictive musical video...

 


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Wednesday's daily news

Wednesday 07/08/24

In MACRO & OIL NEWS, Harris announces her running mate, China's export growth slows and we look at how the UK's recovery might keep interest rates higher for longer while Rachel Reeves suggests Canada-style pension funds, the government looks to ditch anti-strike laws and Saudi Aramco dishes out the dividends. In TECH & MEDIA NEWS, X goes on the warpath with advertisers, shuts down its San Fran HQ, pushes back against accusations of fuelling UK riots and Disney jacks up the price of most streaming plans. In REAL ESTATE NEWS,Evergrande's liquidators slap PwC with a lawsuit, the UK construction sector rebounds and Rightmove has a spot of bother. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, China's battery industry faces consolidation, Amazon looks to soldier on, Uber returns to profitability, Airbnb takes a hit, Domino's downgrades forecasts and Abrdn gets back into the black. AND FINALLY, I bring you a freezing challenge...

 


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Tuesday's daily news

Tuesday 06/08/24

In MARKETS & MACRO NEWS, we look at the global market sell-off, US wobbles, an EU trade deal with South America and drama in Bangladesh. In CONSUMER & BUSINESS TRENDS, we look at pub trends and how over 30 Chinese companies ditched PwC. In TECH NEWS, Google lost on search, Elon goes after OpenAI again, an OpenAI co-founder defects to Anthropic and next-gen AI chips from Nvidia could get delayed. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, EV sales forecasts are cut, Lucid gets Saudi funding and SocGen takes action. AND FINALLY, I bring you a futuristic concept car...

 


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Monday's daily news

Monday 05/08/24

In MACRO & COMMODITIES NEWS, we look at the latest in the US presidential race, Reeves' visit to the US and the latest in lithium goings-on. In TECH NEWS, Google hires founders of Character.AI, utility stocks get an AI boost, Buffett sells a big lump of his stake in Apple and Intel still faces challenges. In CONSUMER, RETAIL & LEISURE TRENDS, we look at movements in China and the US, how boycotts on western brands in Muslim countries is hurting, how Prada is winning, Seasalt's success and whether McDonald's can beat Greggs. In LEGAL NEWS, we look at whether magic circle firms will ever break US firms' dominance and how legal AI could transform the billable hour. AND FINALLY, I bring you a classic comedy sketch you probably haven't seen...

 


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Friday's daily news

Friday 02/08/24

In MACRO & OIL NEWS, the Bank of England cuts interest rates, the UK property market remains buoyant, the EU issues the UK with demands, the Venezuelan election result is called into question and Shell beat profit forecasts. In TECH NEWS, we see more regulator scrutiny of AI, Intel shares plummet, Amazon earnings jump, Apple revenues rise, CrowdStrike gets hit with a class action lawsuit and Meta is making AI pay. In RETAIL & LEISURE NEWS, Next jacks up profit targets and Wizz Air scales back. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, BNP Paribas looks to create an asset management mammoth, AB InBev feels weaker China demand, Rolls-Royce is on a roll and Maersk lifts guidance. AND FINALLY, I bring you a weirdly satisfying video...

 


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Thursday's daily news

Thursday 01/08/24

In MACRO NEWS, the Fed suggests a September rate cut, the EU and US try to ease Middle East tensions and Britain's reliance on foreign energy sources hits a new high. In TECH NEWS, China wants more control over internet users, chip shares climb, Delta counts the cost of the CrowdStrike outage, Google upgrades search and Meta gets a boost. In FINANCIALS NEWS, Bill Ackman suddenly pulls the Pershing Square IPO while Phoenix and Schroders team up. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, we see that UK IHT liabilities hit record levels, Entain's American dream hits reality and Boeing takes on a new CEO. AND FINALLY, I bring you the sort of guy that every wedding reception needs to get the party started...

 


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Wednesday's daily news

Wednesday 31/07/24

In MACRO & MARKETS NEWS, we look at the latest in Harris/Trump, Maduro gets feisty, the BoJ raises interest rates again, Iran vows revenge, Eurozone inflation rises, investors signal an early cut from the BoE and Labour gives and takes while London loses out on mining dominance. In CONSUMER TRENDS & GOODS NEWS, Gen Z teetotallers make themselves felt, Diageo suffers, Adidas sprints ahead, L'Oréal does well outside China and Danone benefits from easing prices. In TECH & MEDIA NEWS, the CMA looks into Google/Anthropic, Microsoft's splurge on AI looks like it should pay off but Azure sales slow down, Nvidia shares slow, management consultants look to benefit from the AI boom and Gen-Zs turn away from TV. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, we look at Tesla issues, HSBC's triumph, St James's Place's boost, GSK's rising confidence and Temu backlash. AND FINALLY, I bring you an impressive penalty kick...

 


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Friday's daily news

Friday 19/07/24

In MACRO & COMMODITY NEWS, the pressure continues to pile on Biden, Ursula gets a second go, the ECB keeps rates unchanged, Labour is to nationalise the railways within months, Ramaphosa promises construction, Serbia promises lithium to Europe and Anglo American warns on diamonds. In BUSINESS & EMPLOYMENT TRENDS, trade war fears increase, the UK job market cools, the WFH trend continues and Labour's promise to overhaul workers' rights alarms employers. In TECH & MEDIA NEWS, we look at why AI won't work, TSMC's chip hopes, OpenAI and Broadcom enter talks, Meta decides not to release its AI model in the EU and looks at putting money into EssilorLuxottica, Netflix booms and Publicis lifts guidance. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, William Hill's owner announces a profits warning, Frasers Group lifts forecasts and there are interesting plans afoot for HSBC's skyscraper. AND FINALLY, I bring you a tricky challenge...

 


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Thursday's daily news

Thursday 18/07/24

In MACRO NEWS, we see what Trump-Vance could look like, Trump's calls for Taiwan to pay, what was and wasn't said in the King's speech, the effect of imminent rate cut hopes receding and the reality of clean energy. In BUSINESS, EMPLOYMENT & CONSUMER TRENDS, the Red Sea issues continue to have repercussions, Prologis spots an interesting trend, Roche's weight-loss pill gets closer, Amazon workers in Cov don't unionise, Microsoft cuts its D&I team and we look at how consumers are spending money on homes and EVs. In TECH NEWS, China moves to create a socialist AI, chip stocks take a hit and bitcoin miners try to benefit from AI. In M&A NEWS, EssilorLuxottica buys Supreme and Pernod Ricard offloads a lot of wine. AND FINALLY, I bring you a clever (yet simple) life hack...

 


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Wednesday's daily news

Wednesday 17/07/24

In MACRO & COMMODITY NEWS, the EU and UK look to improve relationships, the IMF upgrades growth forecasts for the UK, the UK won't impose Chinese EV import tariffs, Trump donations surge as the world reacts to a potential Trump win and cotton prices fall. In FINANCIALS NEWS, US banks get hit by low savings rates, Morgan Stanley benefits from trading revenues, Klarna gears up for an IPO and Wise experiences a surge in user numbers. In CONSUMER & RETAIL NEWS, UK retail spending rises, Richemont continues the luxury trend, Adidas rebounds and Ocado ups its forecasts. In TECH NEWS, Elon Musk moves to shift SpaceX and X headquarters to Texas and Microsoft faces investigation. AND FINALLY, I bring you beef wellington croissants 😱...

 


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Tuesday's daily news

Tuesday 16/07/24

In MACRO NEWS, the Fed hints at an interest rate cut, Trump picks his running mate while we see further effects of the assassination attempt and German output takes a pasting. In CAR NEWS, energy suppliers want green tax changes, the charging network grows and Jaguar cuts almost all of its petrol cars. In LUXURY RETAIL NEWS, brands roll out 50% discounts to get the punters in, Burberry chops its chief whilst announcing another profit warning and Hugo Boss has a 'mare as well. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Goldman Sachs sees a big rise in profits, a boutique bank aims for UK expansion, Slaughter & May distances itself from other magic circlers and UK private schools warn about VAT. AND FINALLY, I bring you a pretty ridiculous dessert...

 


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Monday's daily news

Monday 15/07/24

In MACRO, MARKETS & ENERGY NEWS, we look at the repercussions of the Trump assassination attempt, China's growth slows down, UK growth forecasts get a boost, European IPO market activity increases and Meloni wants nuclear power in Italy. In TECH NEWS, Apple and Samsung phone shipments rise, Alphabet is in talks to buy Wiz, the SEC is urged to look into NDAs at OpenAI and unrest at Samsung could benefit rivals. In REAL ESTATE-RELATED NEWS, property developers brace for a green belt frenzy and the UK housing market looks set for autumn. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, we look at the upside of EVs, motor insurers have a tough time, Hotel Choc plans more new stores and Shein's potential IPO puts the FCA in a tricky spot. AND FINALLY, I bring you a very focused bartender...

 


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Friday's daily news

Friday 12/07/24

In MACRO & COMMODITIES NEWS, the Biden saga continues, the UK sees surprise GDP growth, Labour faces a North Sea dilemma and BHP suspends nickel mining operations. In RETAIL & CONSUMER GOODS NEWS, Amazon faces a potential investigation in the UK, Uniqlo has opportunity and PepsiCo is the latest company to call the peak in pricing power. In TECH NEWS, Apple settles in Europe while SoftBank buys Graphcore. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, we see that Tesla's US market share weakens, Delta's profits don't augur well for the industry, A&O Shearman ponies up, Hays has a profits warning and Pfizer ploughs on with a weight loss pill. AND FINALLY, I bring you a touching song...

 


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Thursday's daily news

Thursday 11/07/24

In MACRO & OIL NEWS, the US presidential drama rumbles on, China plays down hopes of drastic measures, Macron calls for consensus, UK interest rate cuts are mooted and OPEC bets on steady oil demand while BP predicts peak oil demand in 2025. In REAL ESTATE NEWS, top end London property prices fall, Crest Nicholson gets closer to Bellway and Barratt Developments says it will build fewer homes. In TECH-RELATED NEWS, Microsoft and Apple ditch their OpenAI seats, Chinese Xiaohongshu social media platform gets foreign backing and Baidu's robotaxis could see human limitations. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, the UK announced its biggest overhaul of listing rules in a generation, the ECB sounds a warning on shadow banking, India's tea problems look unlikely to hinder Brits too much and Labour begins a crackdown on water companies. AND FINALLY, I bring you a terrifying sight (if you're scared of heights!)...

 


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Wednesday's daily news

Wednesday 10/07/24

In MACRO, ENERGY & COMMODITIES NEWS, the US makes progress, efforts to oust Biden lose momentum (although Europeans are hedging their bets), renewables firms plan new onshore windfarms, BP warns of lower profits and it's not looking good for coffee prices. In BUSINESS & EMPLOYMENT TRENDS NEWS, Begbies Traynor expects higher insolvency levels, Dyson announces deep cuts, Page Group issues another profit warning and Linklaters partners rake it in. In CONSUMER GOODS & LEISURE NEWS, a US non-alcoholic beer brand doubles its valuation, Nike's turnaround efforts stumble, Samsung Electronics workers vote for an indefinite strike and Loungers knocks it out of the park. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Ariane 6 launches, Vistry expects a Labour boost and Shein launches a €200m fund. AND FINALLY, I bring you gourmet food on a budget...

 


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Tuesday's daily news

Tuesday 08/07/24

In MACRO NEWS, Biden fights back, France tries to sort itself out and Reeves manages expectations ahead of an overhaul. In AUTOMOTIVE NEWS, Europe's battery industry is hit by EV slowdown, foreign carmakers lose ground in China, BYD builds in Turkey and Shanghai gets truly driverless taxis. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Ocado expands in Japan, Superdrug posts a decent profit, user growth at X pauses, tea prices rise, Devon Energy buys Grayson Mill Energy and Carlsberg buys Britvic. AND FINALLY, I bring you a decent hummus recipe...

 


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Monday's daily news

Monday 08/07/24

In MACRO NEWS, we look at what Labour is facing, how the pressure continues to mount on Biden and how the Right didn't get what they wanted in the French elections. In INDUSTRY TRENDS NEWS,dealmaking looks set to boost banks, US consumer goods companies are losing their grip, UK consultant numbers decline, Brookfield is looking to create a UK insurer and battery maker SK On suffers from poor EV sales. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Burberry looks to cut headcount, the fashion industry pushes for the return of tourist tax breaks, Arianespace takes on SpaceX and Paramount Global agrees to a deal with Skydance. AND FINALLY, I bring you some of the delights of Borough Market...

 


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Friday's daily news

Friday 05/07/24

In MACRO NEWS, we look at the impact of Labour's win, Biden continues to cling on and we consider the consequences of France's election. In CAR NEWS, Tesla gets a China boost, the EU continues with EV tariffs and new car registrations breached the 1m mark. In TECH NEWS, Nvidia makes a ton despite US sanctions on China, famous people get the AI treatment and Samsung expects booming profits in Q2. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Cineworld looks at closing 25% of its cinemas, Stonegate falls into loss, British Gas threatens businesses with bankruptcy and UK holiday let owners shift to business rates. AND FINALLY, I bring you something you really shouldn't try yourself without a lot of practice...

 


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Thursday's daily news

Thursday 04/07/24

In MACRO NEWS, European central bankers get nervous, the UK's services sector "seizes up" and City analysts reckon that a Labour landslide will increase investment and confidence. In RETAIL NEWS, Jeff Bezos offloads more Amazon shares, Amazon announces that it will build an Australian defence cloud and we look at why Amazon shouldn't take on Shein and Temu while Saks' owner buys Neiman Marcus. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, BMW attacks EU tariffs on Chinese EV imports and Hawksmoor restaurants go up for sale. AND FINALLY, I bring you a naughty little trick to play on someone...

 


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Wednesday's daily news

Wednesday 03/07/24

In MACRO & ENERGY NEWS, pressure mounts on Biden, EU inflation falls and Shell halts construction of a biofuel factory. In AUTOMOTIVE NEWS, Hyundai and LG Energy open a battery cell factory, Tesla deliveries fall, China EV sales rise and BYD has to watch its back. In RETAIL & CONSUMER NEWS, Amazon's international division rebounds, the EU takes aim at Temu and Shein (and Sainsbury's sticks the boot in), Sainsbury's expects anaemic trading at Argos, M&S sees a change, rich people sell up and rents are on the rise. In TECH NEWS, Apple joins OpenAI's board and Google emissions jump because of AI use. AND FINALLY, I bring you the worst chat-up line ever...

 


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Tuesday's daily news

Tuesday 02/07/24

In MACRO NEWS,both US presidential candidates have problems, we look at the impact of the French election result and how the next UK government is going to benefit from a fall in inflation and fuel prices. In MANUFACTURING & LOGISITICS NEWS, Italian luxury houses have labour issues, mysterious deaths cast a shadow over Northvolt, UK manufacturing growth slows down, Boeing's acquisition puts Belfast jobs in doubt, Harland & Wolff suspends share trading while Shein and Temu push airfreight rates higher. In CONSUMER & EMPLOYMENT-RELATED NEWS, UK house prices ticked up in June, shop price inflation slowed down, British grads are warned of a potential "white-collar recession" and Morgan Stanley became the latest investment bank to ditch the bonus cap. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Meta faces more regulatory pressure, Air France-KLM takes a hit from Olympic-avoiders, Hindenburg gets bullied by Indian regulators, Fox launches Tubi in the UK and Revolut's profits hit a new high. AND FINALLY, I bring you some amazing Spanish guitar...

 


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Monday's daily news

Monday 01/07/24

In MACRO NEWS, Biden causes concern, Le Pen wins the first round and South Africa gets a new cabinet. In PROFESSIONAL SERVICES NEWS, Bain pulls back in China, financial services don't embrace AI fully and Hogan Lovells launches a "microaggressions" hotline. In M&A NEWS, BlackRock buys Preqin, TDR Capital looks to offload BPP and Boeing agrees to buy Spirit AeroSystems. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, the UK haulage industry wants better electric truck infrastructure, a Cambridge start-up makes a battery breakthrough, older renter numbers rise, M&S launches new services and a new AI-generated ad causes a stir. AND FINALLY, I challenge you to think of something that rhymes with "orange"...

 


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Friday's daily news

Friday 28/06/24

In MACRO NEWS, the IMF warns the US about its debt, von der Leyen closes in on another term, central bankers remain nervous, BP makes cut backs and cocoa prices drop. In RETAIL NEWS, Amazon takes on Temu and Shein (but is sued by UK third-party sellers), the sale of Boots is postponed, Gap regains some mojo, Halfords slows and Watches of Switzerland blames the tourist tax. In CONSUMER & CONSUMER GOODS NEWS, UK households face a steep rise in mortgage payments and Nike shares fall. AND FINALLY, I bring you a somewhat extreme way to limit overtime...

 


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Thursday's daily news

Thursday 27/06/24

In MACRO & CURRENCY NEWS, we look at the economic consequences of Trump and the Yen falls to new lows. In M&A AND IPO NEWS, we look at the motivations behind VW/Rivian, the prospects for consolidation in food delivery, how much Royal Mail will be paying out in fees and see that an online comics platform is to float on the NASDAQ. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, YouTube holds talks with record labels, Ferrari floats a nice little earner, AO World's profits triple and Mike Ashley's at it again. AND FINALLY, I bring you a pretty amazing football trick...

 


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Wednesday's daily news

Wednesday 26/06/24

In MACRO NEWS, the Philippines warns over the South China Sea, Milei pushes Argentina into recession and combined support for the Conservatives and Labour hits a new low. In CAR NEWS, Tesla recalls Cybertrucks again, Rivian booms on VW's investment, Stellantis threatens UK factory shutdown and Labour walks a fine line. In LEGAL/LEGISLATION NEWS, the EU charges Microsoft over Teams and fears rise over the effect of potential class actions. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, China looks good for Novo Nordisk's obesity drug while generic versions look set for a boom, we look at what Shein needs to do, how Morrisons' turnaround is being held back, why Chapel Down wants to sell and how Airbus sheds $12bn in value. AND FINALLY, I bring you the genius of Mariam Marks's face painting...

 


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Tuesday's daily news

Tuesday 25/06/24

In RETAIL & CONSUMER NEWS, Shein submits the paperwork, THG and Frasers team up, Barclays cuts mortgage rates and UK wage rises have proved to be pretty sluggish over time. In TECH NEWS, Nvidia's share price slides and Brussels accuses Apple. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, San Francisco's in trouble, UK finances are in a mess, Getir is on the verge of a break-up and Nestlé wants to sort out "Ozempic face". AND FINALLY, I bring you the right way to slice a baguette...

 


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Monday's daily news

Monday 24/06/24

In MACRO & ENVIRONMENTAL NEWS, the French trust Le Pen more than Macron on the economy, the UK could use Macron's predicament to strengthen its cause, NHS promises look largely meaningless, French instability pushes the pound up and there's a response to rising fears of a "greenlash". In TECH NEWS, the US pushes for more China tech restrictions, TikTok advertisers brace for a ban, X gets a shake-up, Apple delays the roll-out of AI features in the EU, Apple and Meta talk about an AI tie-up and Baader launches an "AI-enhanced" ETF. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, China agrees to talks with EU on EV tariffs, van drivers still prefer diesel, first-time buyers face higher mortgage repayments, the UK jobs market stays flat and Prudential announces a jumbo share buy-back. AND FINALLY, I bring you an unusually skilled golfer...

 


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Friday's daily news

Friday 21/06/24

In MACRO & OIL NEWS,the Bank of England leaves rates unchanged and BP does a biofuels deal. In FINANCIALS/SERVICES NEWS, NatWest takes on most of Sainsbury's banking business, Revolut seeks a punchy valuation, KPMG is to cut more jobs and YouGov gets a drubbing. In CONSUMER NEWS, EV demand craters across Europe, UK consumer confidence hits a high, Ocado slides and Chinese e-tailers suffer. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, hackers "jailbreak" AI models to highlight flaws, higher earners face more contact with AI, Honeywell does a big deal and Tate & Lyle buys CP Kelco. AND FINALLY, I bring you some good ol' kitchen dancing and lip-synching...

 


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Thursday's daily news

Thursday 20/06/24

In MACRO NEWS, we take a look at French repercussions and how Britain could turn out to be an "island of stability". In CONSUMER & EMPLOYMENT TRENDS NEWS, we look at inflation in the everyday, Amazon faces a union vote in Cov and JP Morgan lifts the bonus cap. In TECH NEWS, we see that the AI boom doesn't lift all boats, Silicon Valley gets more paranoid and Sutskever launches his AI start-up. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Ferrari closes in on a new EV, Berkeley gets more confident and Games Workshop dishes out a nice bonus. AND FINALLY, I bring you a bit of Spitalfields tastiness...

 


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Wednesday's daily news

Wednesday 19/06/24

In MACRO, COMMODITIES & ENERGY NEWS, one top Fed official signals higher chances of a rate cut, UK inflation hits its 2% target, China's surplus of copper implies a sluggish economy and warehouses consider solar panels on their rooftops. In TECH NEWS, Nvidia becomes the world's most valuable company but there's room for TSMC to rise as well. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Fisker collapses, Golden Goose decides not to lay the golden egg, Hargreaves Lansdown accepts an offer, Asda's sales weaken and digital comics become a target. AND FINALLY, I bring you a bit of a 90s music showdown...

 


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Tuesday's daily news

Tuesday 18/06/24

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Chinese house prices continue to weaken and its industrial output looks shaky, London overtakes Paris as investors take fright and businesses try to keep their options open, investment in the UK lags other G7 members and wind looks set to overtake gas. In IPO-RELATED NEWS, Shein looks at new revenue streams ahead of its proposed London listing and ad agency Havas prepares for its IPO. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Apple ditches its BNPL service, Europe sparks investment in defence, BYD aims for Europe and the FT reckons that there's enough slack in state schools to absorb an influx. AND FINALLY, I bring you the fruits of media training...

 


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Monday's daily news

Monday 17/06/24

In MACRO, OIL & ENERGY NEWS, Labour pushes forth, the oil industry warns against the North Sea tax, Russia continues to supply Europe with gas and Rolls-Royce puts the pressure on for SMRs. In BUSINESS & EMPLOYMENT TRENDS NEWS, Australia's trade with China booms, investment banks rake it in, defence companies hire like crazy, UK manufacturers expect a better H2, UK attractions make more effort and there's another side to the Texas thing while we also look at massive pay for junior London lawyers and summer job cuts. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Apple is charged under EU digital law, TDK makes a solid-state battery breakthrough, Nike faces tough competition and UK house prices stay at record highs. AND FINALLY, I show you the danger of puddles...

 


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Friday's daily news

Friday 14/06/24

In MACRO, MARKETS & OIL NEWS, we look at the ructions in French politics, problems in Germany, the latest dramas in UK politics, the uptick in market sentiment, oil price predictions and Aramco's big LNG deal. In AUTOMOTIVE NEWS, Chinese EV manufacturers should remain unfazed, Ford expands EV sales, Stellantis looks to bring some Chinese manufacturing back to Europe, Tesla shareholders give Musk what he wants but prices for the Model 3 look like they'll go higher. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Wise shares fall, Crest Nicholson goes into loss and OpenAI gets punchier. AND FINALLY, I bring you something that's weirdly relaxing...

 


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Thursday's daily news

Thursday 13/06/24

In MACRO & OIL NEWS, the Fed manages interest rate expectations, US inflation falls, the UK's GDP flatlines and the IEA warns of a major excess of oil. In CAR NEWS, the EU decides to impose a big tax on Chinese EVs and things just get worse for Fisker. In REAL ESTATE NEWS, Revolut expands in Canary Wharf, the UK rental market looks tricky and mortgage rates misbehave. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS,we look at the latest in financials, retail and tech. AND FINALLY, I bring you the origins of dad dancing...

 


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Wednesday's daily news

Wednesday 12/06/24

In MACRO & ENERGY NEWS,the US is to deepen Russia sanctions, Sunak pledges tax cuts, wages growth hits prospects for a rate cut and a massive battery storage facility is announced in the UK. In TECH NEWS, Apple overtakes Nvidia again, Musk drops his lawsuit against OpenAI but continues to court controversy, Mistral gets more funding, Rasperry Pi has a strong debut and BeReal is acquired by Voodoo. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, China's oversupply of empty property poses problems, Evergrande's EV division share price weakens, the EV trade war threatens luxury car exports, Redstone ends talks with Skydance and Invesco closes down UK equities. AND FINALLY, I bring you the difference between generations...

 


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Tuesday's daily news

Tuesday 11/06/24

In MACRO NEWS, we look at the repercussions of Macron's election decision and how Meloni is now key as well as the latest developments in the race to number 10. In BUSINESS & EMPLOYMENT TRENDS NEWS, the prospects look good for global ad revenues and research shows that UK unemployment is increasing at the fastest pace of OECD countries. In TECH NEWS, Apple partners with OpenAI and Elon Musk doesn't like it. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, VW sells solar panels, private credit funds feel the pinch and a Boots listing gets booted. AND FINALLY, I bring you a satisfying trick...

 


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Monday's daily news

Monday 10/06/24

In MACRO & ENERGY NEWS, the far-right makes big gains in Europe - prompting a snap French election - while central bankers ponder interest rate cuts, Meloni slows Italy's solar rollout and Nucleo plan a fleet of 20 mini-nukes for Britain. In BUSINESS, CONSUMER & EMPLOYMENT TRENDS NEWS,Indian companies takes on Musk in a space race, the US takes further measures to exclude the Chinese, the obesity drug phenomenon continues to gather pace, hopes rise for UK shops and pubs, new tools try to tempt workers back to the metaverse and we see why AI could be good for English grads and why permanent job numbers fall. In LISTINGS & MARKETS NEWS, the UK is on the verge of overhauling its listing rules, US biotechs queue up for IPOs, GameStop shares fall and another FTSE company considers a listing switch. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, the EU is expected to slap tariffs on Chinese EVs and Google gets accused of excluding search rivals. AND FINALLY, I bring you a nightmarish rollercoaster...

 


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Friday's daily news

Friday 07/06/24

In MACRO, MARKETS & CRYPTO NEWS, the ECB cuts rates, South Africa turmoil continues, UK growth forecasts are upgraded but issues persist, the LSE wants a screen, Shein's IPO faces scepticism (as does the Texas stock exchange) and Robinhood buys Bitstamp. In ENERGY NEWS, British energy faces hurdles and the US increases battery usage. In BUSINESS & CONSUMER TRENDS NEWS, private equity warns of lower returns, construction expands, UK rental growth slows while wages and price growth are expected to lose momentum. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Mike Lynch is cleared and Big Tech gets investigated. AND FINALLY, I bring you the most amazing cake I have ever seen...

 


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Thursday's daily news

Thursday 06/06/24

In MACRO, MARKETS & COMMODITIES, China's economy gets a boost, Modi gets backing for a new government, Canada cuts interest rates, the ECB is expected to cut interest rates, private sector growth powers UK performance, Texas launches a new stock exchange, investors pull money from ESG, the UK IPO pipeline is improving, De Beers looks tricky and North Sea uncertainty prevails. In TECH NEWS, Nvidia becomes bigger than Apple and boosts a Microsoft/Amazon challenger while AI is used at St James's Place. In CONSUMER & RETAIL NEWS, pay growth in Japan jumps, Dollar Tree considers a sale and shoppers lift Zara. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, EV wobbles continue, new car sales rise and England's hospitals crumble. AND FINALLY, I bring you a very clever and amusing video...

 


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Wednesday's daily news

Wednesday 05/06/24

In MACRO, COMMODITIES & MARKETS NEWS, we look at a shock in India, Germany's unexpected rise in unemployment, ructions in Turkey, political debate in the UK, challenges facing Mexico's new president, the latest on oil and short sellers getting burned. In TECH NEWS, UAE wants to get closer to US in AI, we see whether the sellside should fear AI and how publishers are suffering. In REAL ESTATE NEWS,we look at why commercial property values have fallen, LondonMetric's focus on warehouses pays off and Blackstone considers a rental housing push in the UK. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, the Monsanto payout gets slashed, Stellantis and Mercedes-Benz postpone gigafactory plans, Paramount stays open-minded and UK clothing sales to the EU drop sharply. AND FINALLY, I bring you one man's way of avoiding buying a carrier bag for his grocery shop...

 


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Tuesday's daily news

Tuesday 04/06/24

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, the US and UK set out immigration policies, Russia's nuke threat diminishes, Sheinbaum wins the Mexico election, the NYSE cancels trades, Indian markets hit record highs, GameStop booms, Ackman sells a chunk of Pershing Square, La Niña's coming, ageing power stations soldier on, gas prices jump and oil prices slump. In BUSINESS & CONSUMER TRENDS, Maersk lifts guidance, British factories rebound, private healthcare demand soars and retail sales stay sluggish. In AUTOMOTIVE NEWS, Chinese vehicle sales look strong and Toyota gets embroiled in another testing scandal. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Spotify jumps, AI makes investment decisions, Shein gets detractors and we look at some M&A and IPO action. AND FINALLY, I bring you the much-anticipated sequel to Barbara's Rhubarb Bar...

 


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Monday's daily news

Monday 03/06/24

In MACRO & OIL NEWS, Biden tries to make the most of Trump's conviction, Beijing turns the screws on Gazprom, the ANC gets a pasting and we look at US shale consolidation and the extension of production cuts by OPEC+. In IPO AND M&A NEWS, Shein gets closer to a London IPO and the LSE sees light at the end of the tunnel. In TECH NEWS,the Saudi's spread their bets on AI, Nvidia announces more new chips, Trump joins TikTok and Universal plans one of the biggest theme parks in the world - in the UK! In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Tesla retail investors get restricted, Wayve is to make waves in San Fran, EV car charging in apartment blocks gets a boost, booze looks cheap and councils sell off assets. AND FINALLY, I bring you Uncle Roger's latest roast...

 


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Friday's daily news

Friday 31/05/24

In MACRO & OIL NEWS, Donny T gets in big doo-doo, Chinese factory activity falls, business confidence hits a new high, Saudi Arabia announces the sale of more Aramco shares and we look at why the European oil majors aren't mirroring the US oil consolidation frenzy. In CONSUMER, RETAIL & LEISURE NEWS, UK living standards since 2010 lag others, shoppers are staying at home, Walmart managers are offered an impressive package, Gap rebounds, Uniqlo remains confident, Dr Martens gets defensive, Subway announces a big bond sale and QR codes are being ditched for paper menus. In TECH NEWS,OpenAI admits that its models are being used for nefarious purposes, Nvidia becomes more valuable than the FTSE100 and Salesforce suffers. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Auto Trader reckons EV prices have further to fall and Rolls-Royce wins a chunky Japanese order. AND FINALLY, I bring you a bit of domestic travel inspo...

 


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Thursday's daily news

Thursday 30/05/24

In BIG PICTURE NEWS, NATO finds air weaknesses, attitudes towards defence change, sterling hits a new high, Labour is pushed to clarify, ConocoPhiliips buys Marathon Oil, Shell and Exxon sell out of the North Sea, BHP abandons its Anglo bid and OJ is in trouble. In BUSINESS TRENDS NEWS, Goldman aims at private credit, food delivery faces hurdles, consumer conglomerates face the potential of break-ups, reports of bird flu rise and Zoopla reckons prices won't go crazy. In RETAIL & LEISURE NEWS, profits at Boots rise, Pets at Home soldiers on and American Airlines admits business travel shortfall. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, we look at developments in tech, Royal Mail, cars, Boeing's problems and Sony Music's interest in Queen. AND FINALLY, I bring you a cottonwood fluff fire...

 


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Wednesday's daily news

Wednesday 29/05/24

In MACRO & MARKETS NEWS, we look at Xi's call on behalf of China's youth, democracy at work in Mexico, more UK promises and the runners and riders in the FTSE100 reshuffle. In CAR NEWS, we look at rising EV costs, Tesla's latest appeals to suppliers, Faraday Future's nightmare and SUVs' collective effect on the environment. In CONSUMER NEWS, we compare and contrast what's going on with consumers on both sides of the Pond. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, we look at the latest developments in tech, regulation and M&A while Adam Neumann walks away. AND FINALLY, I show you how to float (good luck with trying this 🤣)...

 


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Tuesday's daily news

Tuesday 28/05/24

In MACRO NEWS, the AfD hits a bump, Sunak's campaign courts controversy and Labour gets Big Business endorsement. In RETAIL & CONSUMER GOODS NEWS,shop price inflation falls, online shopping sees a concerning trend forming, senior politicians urge more scrutiny of a potential Shein IPO, Korean ramyun gets hot and sneaker rivals try to get a new spring in their step. In TECH NEWS, Scarlett Johansson's AI clash could prompt further skirmishes, xAI hits its fundraising target and China raises big money to boost its chip industry. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, we hear that hybrids aren't all that, Essex University could be in a quandary and Latham & Watkins races up the rankings. AND FINALLY, I show you how to make nachos for 20 people at the same time...

 


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