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Eric Balchunas, Senior ETF analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, on how passive managers may have to take a more active role in light of unsavory stocks being in their indexes. Eric Kazatsky, municipal strategist for Bloomberg Intelligence, on muni buyers stampeding back into the sector. Toluse Olorunnipa, White House correspondent for Bloomberg, on Trump at CPAC and the gun debate.

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Chris Hughes, co-Founder of Facebook, on his new book: FAIR SHOT: Rethinking Inequality and How We Earn, which exposes the specific forces of Big Tech that create today’s economic unfairness. Zach Tracer, Bloomberg health care reporter, and Jonathan Palmer, Senior Health Care Analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, on how pharmacy-benefit managers are getting more aggressive with the tactics they use to control costs.Danielle Dimartino Booth, Founder of Money Strong and a Bloomberg Prophet, previews the FOMC meeting and economic outlook.Brian Chappatta, US Treasuries reporter for Bloomberg, recaps this week's bond auctions, and how traders may react to 10- year UST hitting 3%.

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Ben Hunt, Chief Investment Strategist for Salient Partners, on what is happening in the market, and relationship of inflation and interest rates.John Hultquist, Director of Intelligence Analysis for FireEye, on their new report that says North Korea is poised to launch a large scale cyber-attack.Jack Farchy, Senior energy and commodities reporter for Bloomberg, on Apple in talks to buy long-term supplies of cobalt directly from miners for the first time.Brad Hunter, Chief Economist at HomeAdvisor, on home sales and how rate hikes will impact the housing market.

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Burt Flickinger, Managing Director at Strategic Resource Group, on Walmart earnings and outlook. Russ Koesterich, head of asset allocation for BlackRock Inc.’s global allocation team, on market outlook and how he is allocating assets. Richard Conn, Managing Partner of Eurasia Advisors, on impact of the Mueller indictments on US-Russia relations, and what response would be effective in dealing with Moscow.Chris Burniske, Partner at Placeholder and advisor to ARK Investment Management, on why Venezuela's petro is not a true cryptocurrency. 

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Eric Stein, Co-Director of Global Income at Eaton Vance, on the bond market, the yield curve and EM debt.Max Nisen, Bloomberg Gadfly health care columnist, on Blue Cross of Idaho offering insurance plans that do not comply with Obamacare law, and don’t cover pre-existing conditions.Axel Merk, President and CIO of Merk Investments, with market insights on the dollar, gold, and how institutional investors should be handling volatility and risk.Karen Ubelhart, Industrials analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, on Deere raising its sales forecast amid signs of a farm economy recovery.

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Damian Sassower, Fixed Income Strategist for Bloomberg Intelligence, on the lack of bids for emerging market debt. VolitionRX Group CEO Cameron Reynolds on developing a colon cancer test that could soon mean no more invasive colonoscopies. Kristina Swallow, President of American Society of Civil Engineers, to discuss President Trump's infrastructure plan and what improvements needs to be made. Robert Langreth, senior health care reporter for Bloomberg, on Amazon’s push into the health industry supply chain, angling to become the go-to source for basic medical supplies.

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Peter Tchir, Head of Macro Strategy at Academy Securities, on what CPI and retail sales signal for markets, and his current investment strategy. Walter Kemmsies, Economist and Chief Strategist of JLL’s Ports, Airports and Global Infrastructure Group, on the plausibility of the Trump infrastructure and financing proposal, and investment opportunities and risks. Michael Bellisario, equity analyst at Baird, on Marriott and Hilton earnings, and hospitality sector outlook. Marshall Steinbaum, Research Director and Fellow at the Roosevelt Institute, on a new report that examines a proposal for outright student debt cancellation financed by the federal government.

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Sharam Honari, partner at BlackGold Capital Management, on opportunities and outlook for energy credit. Katie Koch, Global Head of Fundamental Equity Client Portfolio Management at Goldman Sachs Asset Management, on markets and current outlook. Sarah Kauss, Founder and CEO of S'well, on the business outlook and global growth, outlook for an IPO and how commodity prices could impact her business. Jack Ablin, Founding Partner and Chief Investment Officer at Cresset Wealth Advisers, on current outlook for the bond market, and investment strategy.

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Nathan Dean, Senior Analyst: Financial Services Policy for Bloomberg Intelligence, on President Trump’s budget blueprint and infrastructure plan. Jason Schenker, President and Founder of Prestige Economics and a Bloomberg Prophet, on outlook for oil. Karen Schenone, Fixed Income Strategist for BlackRock, on BlackRock’s ETF Pulse Survey, which shows trends in ETF investing. Deepak Ohri, CEO of lebua Hotels and Resorts, on trends for tourism, travel and hotel industries in Bangkok and across Asia, and the global outlook for luxury business.

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Eric Balchunas, Senior ETF analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, and Dave Wilson, Bloomberg stocks editor, on market drivers and ETF flows amid the sell-off. Nick Colas, Co-Founder of DataTrek Research and Bloomberg Prophet, on markets, volatility, and where stocks could bottom. Lee Klaskow, Senior Transport, Logistics and Shipping Analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence,  Amazon planning a delivery service to vy with Fedex and UPS. Ward McCarthy, Chief Financial Economist at Jefferies & Co., on economic outlook, the deficit, and what to expect from the Fed.

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Liam Denning, Energy, Mining and Commodities columnist for Bloomberg Gadfly, on Tesla’s cash burn. Leo Grohowski, Chief Investment Officer at BNY Mellon Wealth Management, on investor flows and current investment strategy. Rick Ruskin, Senior Manager, Online Commerce: General Motors, on Chevy using Chevy's in-car e-commerce platform to drive advertising revenues.Karen Harris, managing director of Bain’s Macro Trends Group, discusses how the business environment of the 2020s will be unlike anything we’ve encountered for the last 60 years.

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Mike Buchanan, Deputy Chief Investment Officer at Western Asset Management, on his current outlook of the bond market, spreads, and where he is seeing opportunities. Alan Baum, auto analyst and Principal at Baum and Associates, on why investors love Tesla. Media and entertainment guru Porter Bibb of Mediatech Capital Partners, on big media earnings: Disney, Viacom and Twentieth Century Fox. Brian Egger, Senior Gaming & Lodging Analyst, on outlook for Wynn Resorts as CEO Steve Wynn steps down amidst sexual harassment claims. 

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Dennis DeBusschere, Head of Portfolio Strategy at Evercore ISI, on why the market plunge had elements of a flash crash. Ira Jersey, Chief US interest rate strategist for Bloomberg Intelligence, on the bond market rally, and treasury yields. Bloomberg’s Sarah Ponczek, cross-asset reporter, and Cory Johnson, anchor-at-large, on the collapse of exchange-traded notes tied to the VIX. Ryan Radloff, CEO, CoinShares UK, on the outlook for bitcoin and crypto, regulation, and the future of bitcoin futures and indexes.

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Jim Vogel, Interest Rate Strategist at FTN Financial, on what's happening in the bond market and outlook for interest rates.Joel Stern, Chairman and CEO of Stern Value Management, on current market outlook, and how tax reform will impact the economy.Jon Swallen, Chief Research Officer of Kantar Media, with analysis of Super Bowl advertising, and ad highlights of this weekend’s game. Lindsey Rupp, specialty retail reporter for Bloomberg, on the death of clothing.  

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Colin Gillis, Director of Research at CR Partners, on tech earnings: Apple, Amazon and Google. Clint Watts, Senior Fellow at the Foreign Policy Research Institute, on the Nunes memo, and what the US is doing to prevent Russia infiltrating its social media and elections. Nat Ives, Ad Age Executive Editor, discusses Super Bowl Advertising. Yalman Onaran, Senior Writer: Banking and Finance for Bloomberg, on Deutsche Bank earnings slump.

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Bob Eisenbeis, Vice Chairman and Chief Monetary Economist at Cumberland Advisors, and Former Director of Research at the Atlanta Fed, on the FOMC meeting and thoughts on the potential Fed Vice Chairman. Shira Ovide, Bloomberg Gadfly columnist covering technology, rounds up the big tech earnings including Apple, and Amazon. David Ritter, Payments and Specialty Finance analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, on EBay dropping PayPal for Dutch processor Ayden for its payments business, and a look at Mastercard eps. Bloomberg Intelligence’s Anurag Rana, Senior Analyst of Software & IT Services, and Poonam Goyal, Senior Retail analyst, on the growing impact of AI in the retail industry, and why it will accelerate the pace of disruption.

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Wingstop Chairman and CEO, Charlie Morrison, and Chief Experience Officer, Stacy Peterson, on digital sales growth, the power of delivery, global expansion and chicken wing pricing. Javier Blas, Chief Energy correspondent for Bloomberg Intelligence, on weakening oil price and outlook. Automotive entrepreneur Scott Painter, former CEO of TrueCar and now CEO and co-Founder of Fair, discusses Fair’s new partnership with Uber. Michael Scanlon, Portfolio Manager for Manulife Asset Management, previews Facebook, Microsoft and Apple earnings

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Max Nisen, Bloomberg Gadfly columnist covering health care, on Amazon, Berkshire and JP Morgan setting up a health company for their staff, and as a look at Pfizer and Aetna earnings.Robert Lawrence, the Albert L Williams Professor of International Trade and Investment at Harvard Kennedy School, on trade outlook for the US and NAFTA, and how it could impact the economy. Scott Shapiro, CEO of STATE Optical, on starting a luxury eyewear manufacturing business in the US and the company outlook.  Ira Jersey, Chief US interest rate strategist for Bloomberg Intelligence, on the FOMC meeting this week, and why there won't necessarily be a big pension fund reallocation into fixed income.

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Banker to the world Bill Rhodes, President and CEO of William Rhodes Global Advisors, on the global economy, China, and outlook for NAFTA and TPP.Mark Gurman, technology reporter for Bloomberg, on how Apple built a chip powerhouse to threaten Qualcomm and Intel.Tom Halverson, President and CEO of CoBank, on the disconnect between the nation’s rural economy and the whole U.S. economy, rural broadband internet, and NAFTA.Ed Hammond, deals reporter for Bloomberg, on Keurig Green Mountain buying Dr. Pepper Snapple.

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Alejandro Werner, Director: Western Hemisphere at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), on the economic outlook for Latin America. Vincent Cignarella, Global Macro Strategist for Bloomberg Intelligence, discusses the Bank of Japan, and the dollar following Trump's comments in Davos. Ben Bain, financial regulations reporter for Bloomberg, on Trump’s SEC mulling a move to block investor lawsuits. Anand Srinivasan, Senior Semiconductor and Hardware Analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, on Dell's potential IPO and Intel earnings.

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Ken Goldstein, Economist with the Conference Board, on the December LEI index and economic outlook. Also joining in studio is Jack Devine, former Acting Director of the CIA and founding partner and President of security firm The Arkin Group, discusses his Winter 2017 Intelligence Report. We also have George Ferguson, Bloomberg's Senior Aerospace/Defense & Airline Analyst discussing United Continental Airlines. Also joining in is Steve Englander, Head of Research and Strategy at Rafiki Capital and Bloomberg Prophet, on the dollar, China and outlook for US trade.

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John Paul DeJoria, Co-Founder & Chairman of the Board of John Paul Mitchell Systems and Co-Founder of Patrón, discusses the Bacardi deal and what lies next. Jim Bianco, President and Founder of Bianco Research and Bloomberg Prophet, on the dollar and impact of US trade policies. Brooke Sutherland, Bloomberg Gadfly columnist covering industrials, on GE earnings and outlook, as well as being under investigation by the SEC. Steven Waterhouse, former partner at Panera Capital now co-founder of Orchid Labs, discusses his company’s technology for web usage without surveillance and censorhip.

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James Evans, Global Clean Energy Analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, on impact of tariffs on the US solar industry. Doug Borthwick, Managing Director/Head:FX at Chapdelaine & Co, on why the dollar will continue to weaken. Charles Peabody, Managing Director and Research Analyst at Compass Point, breaks down JP Morgan's plan to spend $20 billion on wage hikes, branches and charity. Paul Sweeney, U.S. Director of Research and Senior Media/Internet Analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, on Netflix earnings and Twitter COO resigning.

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Keith Noreika, Former Acting Comptroller of the Currency, discusses banking charters for tech firms, outlook for changes to the banking industry, and bitcoin as a currency.Max Nisen, Bloomberg Gadfly columnist covering health care, on biotech M&A, and what to expect from the big pharma earnings this week.Jonathan Adams, Senior Insurance Industry Analyst, on AIG acquiring Validus after years of retrenchment. Karen Ubelhart, industrials analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, on GE and how great franchises within the company are being overlooked.

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Eric Balchunas, Senior ETF Analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, on U.S. regulators raising investor protection concerns about cryptocurrency mutual funds and ETFs.Fashion designer Rebecca Minkoff and brother and CEO Uri Minkoff, creative director of Uri Minkoff, on growing the brand, selling directly to consumer, and how social media has changed fashion.Noah Feldman, Felix Frankfurter Professor of Law at Harvard University and Bloomberg View columnist, discusses his column, "Bannon’s Executive Privilege Claims Aren’t Insane." Elizabeth Economy, C.V. Starr Senior Fellow and Director: Asia Studies, at the Council on Foreign Relations, discusses China and her column: "China: Pretender to the Throne."

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Bloomberg’s Shira Ovide, Gadfly technology columnist, and Spencer Soper, technology and e-commerce reporter, on Amazon’s new headquarters location and advertising future, and Apple’s tax bill and $30 billion capex and jobs plan.Jacques Gordon, Global Head of Research & Strategy for LaSalle Investment Management, on how a renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) will impact the economy and commercial real estate.Bob DiMella, co-head of MacKay Municipal Managers, on munis and tax reform buying opportunities, and their "Top 5 Muni Insights."George Ferguson, Senior Aerospace, Defense & Airlines Analyst, on Airbus getting a $16 billion lifeline order from Emirates.

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Marc Chandler, Global Head of Currency Strategy at Brown Brothers Harriman, on outlook for the dollar.Global CEO of Lamborghini, Stefano Domenicali, on their new Super SUVs, the luxury market, and outlook for the company. Ira Jersey, Chief US interest rate strategist for Bloomberg Intelligence, discusses why TIPS are a bad inflation hedge for individual investors, and how Fannie & Freddie balance sheets are impacting volatility. Greg Elders, Senior Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, on BlackRock pushing companies to contribute to society.

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Admiral James Stavridis, retired U.S. Navy admiral and former military commander of NATO, current dean of the Fletcher School at Tufts University and Bloomberg View contributor, on why climate is America's most pressing threat, and reaction to President Trump's comments on his relationship with Kim Jong Un. Chris Whalen, Chairman of Whalen Global Advisors, on why bank earnings are a tale of two industries." Dr. Lacy Hunt, Chief Economist at Hoisington Investment Management, on why he predicts economic disappointments in 2018, leading to lower long-term yields. Shira Ovide, Technology Columnist for Bloomberg Gadfly, on Facebook unveiling big changes to their news feed, to favor content from friends and families over news.

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Pulitzer prize winning journalist Jake Bernstein discusses his new book: SECRECY WORLD: Inside the Panama Papers Investigation of Illicit Money Networks and the Global Elite Brian Egger, Senior Gaming & Lodging Analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, on why 2018 will be one of the most consequential years for the US gaming industry. Olivia Zaleski, technology reporter for Bloomberg, on Uber using a secret system to thwart law authorities by being able to remotely lock up data. Caitlin Webber, Government Analyst U.S. Trade Policy for Bloomberg Intelligence, on the current outlook for NAFTA.

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Tim Armstrong, CEO of Oath and former CEO of AOL, on Oath’s outlook and strategy to compete for ad dollars. Anne Sheehan, Director of Corporate Governance at CalSTRS Investments, discusses the company urging Apple to create ways for parents to restrict children’s access to their mobile phones.Michael Zezas, Head of US Public Policy & Municipal Credit Strategy at Morgan Stanley, on how political noise will impact markets this year. Vincent Piazza, Senior Equity Energy Analyst/ Global Sector Leader for Bloomberg Intelligence, on outlook for oil and E&Ps, as Goldman reports OPEC will try to keep prices down below $70.

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Roger McNamee, co-Founder of Elevation Partners, on the appropriate role of internet monopolies in society, and why Facebook still has time to rectify itself. Joel Levington, Senior Credit Analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, with a new report on Tesla credit. Ira Jersey, Chief US interest rate strategist for Bloomberg Intelligence, discusses rate outlook for 2018, and how a record number of young workers remain at home. American Water CEO Susan Story on the current landscape for Trump’s infrastructure plan on the country’s aging and outdated water infrastructure, and how the company is securing critical networks from cyberattacks.

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Chris Burniske, Partner at Placeholder and advisor to ARK Investment Management, on outlook for cryptocurrencies in 2018 and upcoming blockchain ETFs. Josh Green, National Correspondent for Bloomberg Businessweek, on the Trump-Bannon feud, following revelations in the Fire and Fury book. Robert LoCascio, CEO and Founder of LivePerson, Inc, on how machine learning and AI is being implemented in customer care industry, and impact of Facebook’s entry. Debra Katz, Employee Rights Attorney at Katz, Marshall & Banks, on how sexual harassment in the workplace costs companies money and creates wage disparities.

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Asher Troppe, Co-Founder and CEO of Tress Capital, on Jeff Sessions and the Trump administration reversing Obama's hands-off marijuana policy and how cannabis stocks will fare.Shira Ovide, Bloomberg Gadfly columnist covering technology, on Apple’s exposure to the chip flaw, and how the company’s efforts to make amends could be bad for business. Tom Gimbel, CEO of staffing firm LaSalle Network, on jobs data, and how CEOs are confident and hiring. Anna Edney, health care reporter for Bloomberg, on how the plan to slash US drug costs leans on problem-plagued factories.

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Richard Ravitch, Former Lieutenant Governor of New York and Chairman of the MTA, on how to fund the NYC subway crisis, outlook for the infrastructure bill, and Puerto Rico. Liam Denning, Bloomberg Gadfly columnist, on how Tesla investors keep giving it the benefit of the doubt, despite constantly moving targets. Kurt Kara, Head of Value Equities at Copenhagen-based Maj Invest, discusses the stock fund that beats 95% of peers while ignoring CEO talk and research.

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Bob Sinche, Global Strategist for Amherst Pierpont Securities, discusses why the 10-year US yield is poised to rise 3.5% in 2018.Christopher Flavelle, climate policy reporter for Bloomberg, on how climate change is impacting real estate in Florida.Seth Pinsky, Executive Vice President and Investment Manager of the RXR Metropolitan Emerging Market Strategy, growth potential in NYC, tax reform, and outlook for infrastructure. Trista Kelley, market structure team leader for Bloomberg in London, on how the start of MiFID is impacting trading volumes.

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Ira Jersey, Chief US Interest Rate Strategist for Bloomberg Intelligence, on FOMC Preview and Japanese Yields. We also have Bruce Bittles, Chief Investment Officer for Baird, on markets, the economy, and current investment strategy. Also joining the program is Jamie Butters, Bloomberg US Auto Reporter, on his story "Fed Outlook for Higher Rates Dims U.S. Auto Sales View for 2018”. And also joining the show is Chris Leavy, Co-Chairman and Partner at MedMen, on what investors should know about the marijuana space, as well as the wider economic implications of this legislation.

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David Kudla, CEO and Chief Investment Strategist of Mainstay Capital, on market outlook and his current sector picks.David Kudla, CEO and Chief Investment Strategist of Mainstay Capital, on market outlook and his current sector picks. Shira Ovide, Bloomberg Gadfly columnist covering technology, on the eight biggest themes in technology for 2017, and Facebook's crucial video efforts. Karen Mills, former SBA Administrator and Senior Fellow at Harvard Business School, on the impact that Trump's tax plan will have on small business, and outlook for infrastructure. Lou Palumbo, director of Elite Intelligence and Protection, on the costs associated with protecting crowds on New Year's Eve and other large events.

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General Merrill McPeak, retired four-star general and former Air Force Chief of Staff, on what America's options are for hotspots like North Korea, Israel and Iran.David Fanger, Senior Vice President at Financial Institutions Group, at Moody's, on their 2018 outlook for US and global investment banks.Brian Chappatta, US Treasuries reporter, on bond titans' top trades for 2018.Jamie Butters, US autos reporter for Bloomberg, on how Ford's Lincoln Brand is losing luster in the crowded luxury landscape, and may not justify a US presence.

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Tim Speiss, Partner-in-Charge of EisnerAmper’s Personal Wealth Advisors Group, on how New Yorkers can prepay their property taxes early, according to Governor Cuomo’s plan. Lananh Nguyen, FX reporter for Bloomberg, with a roundup of currency strategists picking FX winners for 2018. Ken Shea, Senior Analyst Global Food, Beverages & Tobacco for Bloomberg Intelligence, on how the pressure is on for smokeless products to save the tobacco industry. Pancho Kinney, former Director of Strategy at the White House Drug Policy Office and former policy director at the White House Office of Homeland Security, discusses risks posed by air traffic control privatization, and the impact it would have on defense, border security and drug enforcement.

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Guests:John Kilduff, Founding Partner of Again Capital, on the oil markets, current forecast, and OPEC projections.

Brad McMillan, Chief Investment Officer for Commonwealth Financial Network, on why tax cuts won’t improve growth in 2018, but it could be the year of inflation.

Shira Ovide, Bloomberg Gadfly columnist covering technology, on analysts cutting Apple iPhone X forecasts.

Craig Johnson, President of Customer Growth Partners, on the best holiday retail season since 2005.

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Christopher Flavelle, climate policy reporter for Bloomberg, on Louisiana finalizing a plan to move thousands of people from areas threatened by the rising Gulf of Mexico, in what could be a blueprint for climate change policy. Restaurateur Alan Stillman, Founder of Quality Branded Partner, on the 40th anniversary of Smith & Wollensky, how he started TGI Friday's, and how technology has impacted the restaurant industry. George Ferguson, Senior Aerospace, Defense & Airlines Analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, on Boeing said to be in talks to acquire Embraer. Jonathan Miller, President and CEO of Miller Samuel, on how NYC housing values will be impacted in the wake of the tax bill.

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Vernon Silver, projects and investigations reporter for Bloomberg in Rome, on Facebook's little-known global government and politics team that works with nearly anyone seeking or securing power. John Petrides, Managing Director & Portfolio Manager at Point View Wealth Management, on why FAANG is getting long in the tooth. Phil Orlando, Chief Equity Strategist at Federated, on why small caps will benefit from the tax bill. Mike Bodson, President and Chief Executive Officer of DTCC (Depository Trust & Clearing Corp.), discusses their report on the biggest risks in the global financial system.

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Ralph Schlosstein, President and CEO of Evercore, on why the GOP tax plan could have a significant effect on New York City and its role as global financial center. Shira Ovide, Bloomberg Gadfly technology columnist, on Uber losing its EU court fight, after the top court ruled its ride-hailing service should be regulated as a transport company. Bobby Cho, Head of Trading for Cumberland, with a look at how bitcoin is traded.Mandeep Singh, tech industry analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, on Airbnb launching its own apartment complexes: does this change its business model from tech to hotel?

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Max Nisen, Biotech, Pharma and Healthcare Columnist for Bloomberg Gadfly, on his article “A Humana Deal Would Escalate the Insurance Arms Race: Gadfly”. We also have Alberto Gallo, Portfolio Manager and Head of Macro Strategies at Algebris Investments, on his investment outlook for 2018. Joseph Lubin, Ethereum Co-Founder & founder of Global Blockchain Specialist Consensys, on why Ether's growth will continue. Also joining is David Lee, COO and CFO of Impossible Foods, on their plant-based "meat" burgers, why Bill Gates is an investor, and growth outlook. 

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Mark Anquillare, Chief Operating Officer of Verisk Analytics, on the need for private flood insurance and insuring a nuclear attack. Ken Fisher, the founder, chairman and co-CIO of Fisher Investments, on bitcoin and tax plan.  Tamara 

Gafney, Senior Director at Adobe Digital Insights, on holiday tech sales forecast. Burt Flickinger,  Managing Director at Strategic Resource Group, on holiday retail sales. 

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David Garrity, CEO of GVA Research, and June Grasso, legal expert and co-host on Politics, Power, Policy & Law for Bloomberg, on the industry and legal ramifications of the FCC decision to repeal net neutrality. Eddie Van der Walt, commodities reporter for Bloomberg, on bitcoin’s dirty little secret: computers creating the cryptocurrency use massive energy, including from fuels that cause the most pollution. Former U.S. Congressman Rick Lazio, Senior Vice President at alliantgroup, on tax reform expectations and how the new rate structure will help businesses. Joe Nocera, Bloomberg View columnist, on why Disney will rue its backward-looking Fox merger.

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Geetha Ranganathan, Senior Media analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, and Tara Lachapelle, deals columnist for Bloomberg Gadfly, on Disney buying $52 billion of Fox assets in a breakup of the Murdoch empire. Danielle Dimartino Booth, Founder of Money Strong and Bloomberg Prophet, discusses the Fed, her outlook for the economy, and why strong demand in jobs data may falter. Gerry Smith, media reporter for Bloomberg, on the FCC vote to end net neutrality. Terry Sullivan, partner at Firehouse Strategies and senior Republican strategist, and former campaign manager for Marco Rubio’s presidential campaign, to discuss what GOP strategy for tax plan and mid-terms.

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Daniel Katsive, Head of FX Strategy North America at BNP Paribas, on the dollar rout. Jonathan Bernstein, Bloomberg View columnist, on  why Mitch McConnell's job just got a lot harder. Chris Young, CEO of McAfee, on how cybercrime is changing with AI/Machine learning and what that means for business. Rich Taylor, Fixed Income Client Portfolio Manager at American Century, previews the Fed decision, US/global economy outlook for 2018, and where he's finding value in the bond market.

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Paul Sweeney, U.S. Director of Research and Senior Media/Internet Analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, on Disney expected to announce a deal to buy a large piece of 21st Century Fox.  Ken Monaghan, Co-Director of High Yield at Amundi Pioneer, discusses why the rout in telecom high yield will continue in 2018.   Desmond King, Andrew W. Mellon Professor of American Government at Oxford University, on the new book he co-authored: "FED POWER: How Finance Wins."  Jack Ablin, Chief Investment Officer for BMO Wealth Management, on his 2018 outlook for markets and inflation, and current investing strategy. 

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Wolfgang Koester, CEO of FiREapps, on bitcoin futures and why he sees the U.S. issuing a digital dollar in 2018.  John Tozzi, healthcare reporter for Bloomberg, with a look at the history of the little blue pill that changed sex, as Viagra goes generic.  Tim Ghriskey, CIO of Solaris Asset Management, on why tax reform will spur corporate buybacks instead of growth.  John Wobensmith, CEO of Genco Shipping (NYSE:GNK), on why the global drybulk recovery is just starting. 

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