In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Trump takes a hit, Burnham makes promises, the yen hits a 40-year low, Strategy eats its own words and Europe could start winter with gas stocks at a 15-year low. In TECH & MEDIA NEWS, we look at the effect AI is having on power, ads, travel agents and Silicon Valley while Comcast spins off NBCUniversal and Sky. In BUSINESS & CONSUMER TRENDS, Maersk raises guidance, business confidence weakens, the World Cup boosts pubs and gambling, UK mortgage approvals weaken and BAT cuts 9,000 jobs. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, we see interesting developments in EV batteries, Nationwide cuts jobs, Atom Bank's sale looks iffy, the EU closes the "de minimis" loophole and WH Smith's fortunes continue to slide. AND FINALLY, I bring you some magic...