In BIG PICTURE NEWS, global profits suffer, Japan's PM takes a hit and Reeves considers a bitcoin sell-off. In TECH NEWS, AI groups go premium, dating apps try harder and the UK looks to play nice with Apple. In CONSUMER & RETAIL NEWS, extreme weather pushes prices up, Levi's is back in fashion and John Lewis looks at reinstating the staff bonus. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Daimler Truck looks at pulling out of China, Leapmotor sells the cheapest EV in the UK, Rightmove reins in forecasts and London rental growth slows. AND FINALLY, I bring you a very long rally!