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Join hosts Paul Sweeney and Vonnie Quinn as they discuss markets, the retail space and more on a special edition of the show following the Thanksgiving holiday. They speak with:

• Jeff Chang, President of Vest Financial
• Julie Bornstein, Daydream founder and CEO
• Anddria Clack-Rogers Varnado, Consumer Brands and Retail Expert, GM and Head of Kohler's Consumer Business
• Ryan Peterson, chairman and CEO of Flexport Inc

Bloomberg Intelligence, the research arm of Bloomberg L.P., has more than 400 professionals who provide in-depth analysis on more than 2,000 companies and 135 industries while considering strategic, equity and credit perspectives. BI also provides interactive data from over 500 independent contributors. It is available exclusively for Bloomberg Terminal subscribers.

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On this podcast:

- Sam Fazeli, Bloomberg Intelligence, Director of Research for Global Industries and Senior Pharmaceuticals Analyst, discusses Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic pill failing in a long shot Alzheimer’s effort.

- Michael Halen, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Restaurant and Foodservice Analyst, discusses November restaurant sales.

- Mary Ross Gilbert, Bloomberg Intelligence, Senior Equity Analyst, Covering Retail, discusses earnings from Kohl's and Abercrombie & Fitch.

- Woo Jin Ho, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Technology Analyst, discusses research on Cisco's path to growth.
 
- Matthew Schettenhelm, Bloomberg Intelligence Media Litigation Analyst, discusses President Trump saying TV networks shouldn’t be able to enlarge.

-  Lindsay Dutch, Bloomberg Intelligence Consumer Hardlines Senior Analyst, discusses earnings from Dick’s Sporting Goods and Best Buy.

- Jody Lurie, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Credit Analyst, discusses the Bloomberg Intelligence survey: “Travelers Eye Similar Spending for Vacations in 2026.”

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-Christopher Ciolino, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior US Machinery Analyst, discusses Deere Earnings.  Deere & Co.’s weak forecast for the year ahead reinforces the difficulty in predicting a recovery in the US farm economy as uncertainty continues to swirl over the impact of tariffs and trade deals.

-Woo Jin Ho, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Technology Analyst, recaps Dell and HP earnings. Dell Technologies raised its annual projections for the AI server market due to sustained demand for machines needed in the current data center boom. HP Inc. gave a profit outlook for the current year that fell short of estimates and will cut 4,000 to 6,000 employees through fiscal 2028 by using more AI tools.

-Diana Rosero Pena, Bloomberg Intelligence Consumer Staples Analyst, recaps Petco earnings. The pet health and wellness company raised its full-year forecast for adjusted Ebitda.

-Matt Britton, CEO of Market Research firm, Suzy, and the author of “Generation AI: Why Generation Alpha and the Age of AI Will Change Everything” discusses the impact of AI on Holiday shopping trends.

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-Mandeep Singh, Global Tech Research Head at Bloomberg Intelligence, discusses Meta Platforms being in talks to spend billions on Google’s AI chips, adding to a monthslong share rally as the search giant has made the case it can rival Nvidia Corp. as a leader in artificial intelligence technology.

-Lindsay Dutch, Bloomberg Intelligence Consumer Hardlines Senior Analyst, discusses earnings from Dick's Sporting Goods and Best Buy.  Dick’s Sporting Goods Inc. raised its outlook again, but investors focused on the costs of trying to turn around the Foot Locker sneaker chain it recently acquired for about $2.5 billion. Best Buy Co. raised its guidance for the current fiscal year, driven by demand for the latest consumer technology.

-Mary Ross Gilbert, Bloomberg Intelligence, Senior Equity Analyst, Covering Retail, discusses earnings from Kohl's and Abercrombie & Finch. Kohl’s Corp. raised its full-year outlook for the second straight quarter, adding to a steady stream of retailers reporting stronger-than-expected results. Abercrombie & Fitch Co. raised the low end of its full-year sales outlook as its Hollister brand continued to gain momentum.

-Diana Rosero Pena, Bloomberg Intelligence Consumer Staples Analyst, discusses JM Smuckers earnings. Jelly and coffee maker JM Smucker Co. lowered the top end of its full-year guidance after it canceled a planned price increase on coffee in the wake of tariff relief. The company will absorb the $75 million cost of already-incurred tariffs this year, which hurts results this fiscal year.

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- Mike McGlone, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Commodity Strategist, discusses while Bitcoin has tumbled more than 30% since October amid a brutal unwinding of speculative excess, gold has quietly held its ground, consolidating above $4,000 after a record-setting rally earlier this year. The crypto crowd has long claimed their investment shares gold’s appeal - a hedge against fiat debasement and inflation - only newer, shinier, and flashier. That thesis has come under serious pressure in macro markets: Year-to-date, gold is up more than 50%, while Bitcoin is down roughly 7%.

- Sam Fazeli, Bloomberg Intelligence, Director of Research for Global Industries and Senior Pharmaceuticals, discusses how a pill version of Novo Nordisk's Ozempic failed to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease in a pair of long-shot studies that aimed to open up a new use for blockbuster obesity drugs.

-Matthew Schettenhelm, Bloomberg Intelligence Media Litigation Analyst, discusses how for Nexstar, Sinclair and other US media broadcasters, a key opportunity is being pursued in the easing of US regulations on owning TV and radio stations. Though President Trump's Nov. 23 social-media post expressing concern about letting broadcasting networks expand heightens a key risk that we've warned of -- Trump can be unpredictable, and the FCC probably won't deregulate if he is opposed -- we don't yet see Trump's stance as thwarting the FCC's easing of a 39% US ownership cap.

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On this podcast:

- Kunjan Sobhani, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Semiconductor Analyst, recaps Nvidia earnings.

- Mandeep Singh, Global Tech Research Head at Bloomberg Intelligence, discusses Microsoft and Nvidia investing up to $15 billion in Anthropic.

- Jennifer Bartashus, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Analyst, Retail Staples & Packaged Food, discusses Walmart earnings.

- Drew Reading, Bloomberg Intelligence U.S Homebuilding Analyst, recaps Lowe’s earnings.
 
- Anthony Hughes, Bloomberg US ECM Reporter, recaps Klarna earnings.

-  Michael Shah, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Pharma-Biotech Analyst, discusses Novo Nordisk undercutting Eli Lilly’s obesity drug price for cash-pay patients.

- Mary Ross Gilbert, Bloomberg Intelligence, Senior Equity Analyst, Covering Retail, recaps TJX earnings.

- Abigail Gilmartin, Bloomberg Intelligence Athleisure and Footwear Analyst, recaps Amer Sports earnings.

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-Geetha Ranganathan, Bloomberg Intelligence Analyst on US Media, discusses Netflix Inc., Comcast Corp. and Paramount Skydance Corp. all submitting bids for Warner Bros. Discovery Inc., according to people with knowledge of the matter, setting the stage for one of Hollywood’s biggest companies to be sold. The submissions meet a Nov. 20 deadline for a first round of bids set by the board of Warner Bros. Discovery, the parent of HBO, CNN and the Warner Bros. movie and TV studios. The New York Times reported earlier Thursday that the three companies had put in offers.

- Beth Kowitt, Bloomberg Opinion Columnist, discusses her column: “Inside Walmart’s Masterclass in Reputation Rehab: Beth Kowitt.” Walmart Inc. was once criticized for its treatment of workers and impact on communities, but its reputation has been rehabilitated under CEO Doug McMillon. McMillon invested $2.7 billion in Walmart's workers, including pay increases and training, which improved retention and attracted more ambitious employees.

-Jody Lurie,  Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Credit Analyst discusses research from Bloomberg Intelligence on vacation budgets. Even amid rising economic concerns, over two-thirds of respondents to BI's proprietary travel survey said they'll spend more to go places in 2026, about the same as last year, according to BI's US proprietary US travel survey conducted Nov. 10-17. Those planning air travel say they favor a better experience, which may aid full-service airlines like American and United vs. Spirit and Frontier. Some 51% of respondents are eyeing hotel chains vs. 48% in 2025, benefiting Hyatt, Marriott, IHG and Hilton.

-Calvin Butler, CEO of Excelon, discusses the data center boom, its soaring energy demand, and what it means for the green transition. The electrification push is driving unprecedented demand for cables, transformers, gas turbines, and skilled engineers. This is causing multi-year delays and rising costs globally. The technological challenge of managing an energy grid dominated by intermittent renewables, and the most promising innovations emerging to solve it.

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-Jennifer Bartashus, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Analyst, Retail Staples & Packaged Food, discusses Walmart earnings. Walmart Inc. raised its full-year sales and profit outlook, a sign the world’s biggest retailer is winning over price-sensitive shoppers while absorbing rising costs. The company now sees net sales rising 4.8% to 5.1%, higher than its previous projection in August. It marks a second increase in forecast during the fiscal year. 

-Kunjan Sobhani, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Semiconductor Analyst, recaps Nvidia earnings. The company announced sales will be about $65 billion in the January quarter, and a half-trillion-dollar revenue bonanza due in coming quarters may be even bigger than anticipated. Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang acknowledged concerns about an AI bubble, but said "from our vantage point, we see something very different" and that the growing role of AI will help maintain demand for Nvidia's products.

-John Butler, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Telecom Analyst, discusses layoffs at Verizon. Verizon Communications Inc. announced wide-ranging layoffs Thursday morning that will shrink the company by as much as 20% of its non-union workforce, a major step in a turnaround plan led by new Chief Executive Officer Dan Schulman.  The largest wireless carrier in the US gave notice that it will begin by cutting more than 13,000 employees, according to an internal message Schulman sent to employees that was seen by Bloomberg News.

-Matt Henriksson, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Medtech Analyst, discusses Abbott Laboratories agreeing to acquire cancer-screening company Exact Sciences Corp., in a deal with a total equity value of about $21 billion. In the biggest health-care deal in two years, Abbott will pay $105 per common share in cash, the companies said Thursday in a statement. The price represents a 51% premium to Exact Sciences’ closing price on Nov. 18, the last full trading day before Bloomberg reported that Abbott was nearing a deal. 

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Nvidia, the world’s most valuable company, gave a strong revenue forecast for the current period, helping counter concern that a global surge in AI spending is poised to fizzle. Sales will be about $65 billion in the fiscal fourth quarter, which runs through January, the chipmaker said in a statement Wednesday. Analysts had estimated $62 billion on average, with some predictions ranging as high as $75 billion. 

The outlook signals that demand remains strong for Nvidia’s artificial intelligence accelerators, the pricey and powerful chips used to develop AI models. Nvidia has faced growing fears that the runaway spending on such equipment isn’t sustainable. Nvidia shares gained about 4% in late trading after the report was released. They had been up 39% this year through the close.

For instant reaction and analysis, Bloomberg Businessweek Daily hosts Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec speak with:

• Jay Goldberg, Senior Analyst, Semiconductors & Electronics with Seaport Research Partners
• Bloomberg Tech Co-Host Ed Ludlow
• Bloomberg News Big Tech Team Leader Sarah Frier

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-Drew Reading, Bloomberg Intelligence U.S Homebuilding Analyst, recaps Lowe's earnings. Lowe’s Cos. reported profit that topped expectations on a pickup in online sales and growth in demand from professional contractors. Adjusted earnings per share were $3.06 in the third quarter, the company said in a statement Wednesday, compared with the $3.00 estimate of analysts surveyed by Bloomberg. 

-Mary Ross Gilbert, Bloomberg Intelligence, Senior Equity Analyst, Covering Retail,discusses TJX earnings. TJX Cos. posted sales last quarter above estimates and raised its outlook, signaling that US shoppers are turning to cheaper options as the economy shows signs of stress. 
The discounter, which runs chains including TJ Maxx and Marshalls, said revenue hit $15.1 billion. Analysts on average expected about $14.9 billion. Its comparable sales topped estimates, too.

-Liz Hart, President of Leasing for North America at Newmark, discusses the state of commercial real estate. Despite economic uncertainty amid low consumer sentiment, retail remains strong. U.S. retail availability is 5.3%, above the all-time low of 5.0%, and 120-bps under the long-term average availability rate of 6.5%. This is largely due to a very limited development pipeline, dating back to the GFC. Since 2010, retail has delivered less than 1.0% new supply each year, enabling retail to manage obstacles such as a rising rate of e-commerce sales, the Pandemic, and the current low state of consumer sentiment.

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-Mandeep Singh, Global Tech Research Head at Bloomberg Intelligence, discusses top tech stories. Microsoft Corp. and Nvidia Corp. are committing to invest up to a combined $15 billion in Anthropic PBC, in a move that ties the AI developer closer to two of the biggest backers for its rival OpenAI. 

-Drew Reading, Bloomberg Intelligence U.S Homebuilding Analyst, recaps Home Depot earnings. Home Depot cut its full-year earnings guidance, warning that some unsteady consumers are hitting the pause button on big-ticket home purchases. The company expects adjusted earnings per share to decline from a year ago, citing the overall weakness in the housing market and a lack of storms that hampered demand in certain categories.

-Matt Henriksson, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Medtech Analyst, recaps Medtronic earnings. The medical device maker lifted the bottom end of its range for adjusted profit forecast for the year. The company also boosted its organic revenue outlook following better-than-expected results in the second quarter. 

-Abigail Gilmartin, Bloomberg Intelligence Athleisure and Footwear Analyst, recaps Amer Sports earnings. Amer Sports Inc. raised its full-year guidance for the third time this year after strong demand for its Salomon footwear drove quarterly sales to a record. Sales growth at the group’s two other units — including the Technical Apparel segment and the Ball & Racquet Sports unit — also surpassed expectations. As a result, overall group sales also hit a new high.

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- Michael Shah, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Pharma-Biotech Analyst, discusses Novo Nordisk undercutting Eli Lilly & Co. on obesity drugs for cash-pay patients, with introductory doses of Wegovy and Ozempic available for $199 a month. After the first two months, Novo will offer the drugs for $349 a month, 30% less than the current self-pay price, matching Lilly’s price for a low dose of Zepbound.

-- Liana Baker, Bloomberg News Managing Editor for Deals, discusses  Clayton Dubilier & Rice agreeing to buy Sealed Air Corp. in a deal valuing the packaging company that invented Bubble Wrap at $6.2 billion. The private equity firm will pay $42.15 a share for Charlotte, North Carolina-based Sealed Air, according to a statement Monday. That’s slightly below Friday’s closing price of $43.28 a share, after reports that CD&R was weighing a takeover. 

-Mary Ross Gilbert, Bloomberg Intelligence, Senior Equity Analyst, Covering Retail, discusses why Ralph Lauren, Gap, Macy's and Dillard's are set to post stronger full-price sales in 2026 as fresh styles, collaborations and limited editions gain traction on social media, while new store openings can lift Aritzia, Burlington and Urban Outfitters. According to Bloomberg Intelligence:  Tariff pressures should ease by 2H26, with selective price hikes and other measures poised to boost margins across most retailers.

-Michael Halen, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Restaurant and Foodservice Analyst discusses his outlook for U.S restaurant sales in the fourth quarter. According to Bloomberg Intelligence: US restaurant same-store sales rose 0.7% in October, but could drop in November due to the government shutdown and a tough comparison. Time is running out on casual dining's edge over quick service as it faces steep base effects this month and in 2026. Quick-service chains like McDonald's and Domino's should outperform on easier comparisons, value and a bigger benefit from tax reform.

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On this podcast:

- Geetha Ranganathan, Bloomberg Intelligence Analyst on US Media, recaps Walt Disney earnings.

- Mary Ross Gilbert, Bloomberg Intelligence, Senior Equity Analyst, Covering Retail, discusses her research on “Gen-Z, Millennials to Cut Holiday Spending; Clothing May Hold Up.”

- Sam Fazeli, Bloomberg Intelligence, Director of Research for Global Industries and Senior Pharmaceuticals Analyst, discusses Novo Nordisk pulling out of a bidding war with Pfizer for Metsera.

- Jennifer Bartashus, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Analyst, Retail Staples & Packaged Food, discusses earnings from Tyson Foods.
 
- Emily Mason, Bloomberg Fintech and Crypto Reporter, discusses earnings from Circle Internet Group.

-  Matthew Palazola, Bloomberg Intelligence, Senior Analyst, P&C Insurance, discusses the path ahead for Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffet.

- Justin Teresi, Bloomberg Intelligence Antitrust Litigation & Policy Analyst, discusses his research on a recent deal between Visa and Mastercard.

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-Jennifer Bartashus, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Analyst, Retail Staples & Packaged Food, discusses Walmart’s CEO retiring in February. Chief Executive Officer Doug McMillon, who over a decade ushered the big-box behemoth into the Internet age, will be replaced by US head John Furner. Furner, 51, takes over as Walmart faces a fast-moving shift toward artificial intelligence, an uneven US economy, and a rapidly changing global workforce. 

-Madison Muller, Bloomberg News Health Reporter, discusses Merck agreeing to acquire Cidara Therapeutics, a biotech company developing a flu treatment, as part of its ongoing efforts to make up for the upcoming patent loss of its blockbuster cancer drug Keytruda. Merck will pay $221.50 a share in cash for Cidara in a tender offer, more the twice Thursday’s closing price, for a total transaction value of about $9.2 billion, the companies said Friday in a statement. 

-John Butler, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Telecom Analyst, discusses the latest at Verizon. Verizon Communications is discussing plans to announce job cuts next week that could downsize the company by as much as 20%, according to people familiar with the wireless carrier’s plans. It's a major step in a transformation led by new Chief Executive Officer Dan Schulman. The size and scope of the potential layoffs are still being discussed, but they could impact 15,000 to 20,000 workers, the people said. Verizon has about 100,000 employees. The planned cuts are part of an aggressive strategy that Schulman recently unveiled to reclaim market share. 

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-Geetha Ranganathan, Bloomberg Intelligence Analyst on US Media, recaps earnings from Walt Disney. Walt Disney Co. reported sales that fell short of Wall Street estimates, with revenue for the fourth quarter at $22.5 billion. The company predicts challenges early in the new fiscal year, including expenses tied to the theatrical release of Zootopia 2 and Avatar: Fire and Ash, which will reduce earnings by $400 million.

-Woo Jin Ho, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Technology Analyst, recaps Cisco earnings. Cisco Systems Inc. shares gained after the company boosted its 2026 forecast, showing progress in its effort to capture more artificial intelligence spending. The company now expects sales of as much as $61 billion in the fiscal year ending in July, and increased its earnings forecast, which topped analysts’ predictions.

-Poonam Goyal, Senior U.S. E-Commerce and Retail Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, discusses research on Adidas. According to Bloomberg Intelligence: Leading athleisure brands may return to sales growth in 2026, led by Adidas, amid product innovation and new assortments. Gross margin for the peers we examined may expand 24 bps, on average, consensus projects, led by gains at Nike, as tariff effects are mitigated and as cost-cutting and AI initiatives pay off, with just Lululemon expected to see Ebit margin contraction. Puma may see sales declines as a business reset aims to spur growth in 2027.

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- Caroline Hyde, BTech Co-Anchor, discusses Anthropic planning to spend $50 billion to build custom data centers for artificial intelligence work in several US locations, including Texas and New York. The new sites will start coming online throughout 2026 and will create 800 permanent jobs and 2,400 construction jobs at the planned sites.

- Emily Mason, Bloomberg Fintech and Crypto Reporter, discusses shares of Circle Internet falling with concern that declining interest rates will weigh on future returns, overshadowing better-than-expected third-quarter revenue and earnings. Circle is exploring new products to diversify its revenue, including a blockchain-based payments network and a tokenized money market fund, as it faces potential pressure on revenue from declining interest rates.

- Mary Ross Gilbert, Bloomberg Intelligence, Senior Equity Analyst, Covering Retail, discusses her research on apparel sales potentially holding steady or edging higher this holiday season, despite Gen Z and Millennials cutting their holiday spending. Bloomberg Intelligence says that robust self-gifting trends will likely drive demand for clothing and accessories.

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-Ed Ludlow, BTech Co-Anchor, discusses SoftBank Group selling its entire stake in Nvidia  for $5.83 billion to help bankroll AI investments. He also discusses CoreWeave lowering its annual revenue forecast due to a delay in fulfilling a customer contract, caused by a third-party data center developer who is behind schedule.

-Geetha Ranganathan, Bloomberg Intelligence Analyst on US Media, recaps Paramount-Skydance earnings. Paramount Skydance. shares rose after the company raised its target for job cuts and cost-saving measures. Paramount forecasts $30 billion in revenue next year and plans to invest much of the savings in the business, including $1.5 billion in additional 2026 spending for the Paramount+ streaming service.

-Justin Teresi, Bloomberg Intelligence Antitrust Litigation & Policy Analyst, discusses a Nov. 10 proposed class settlement between Visa, Mastercard and merchants on equitable relief, reportedly valued at $38 billion in interchange-fee concessions and other policy changes. Bloomberg Intelligence says that this can end a two-decade-long antitrust dispute, yet may face challenges in gaining court approval.

-Matthew Palazola, Bloomberg Intelligence, Senior Analyst, P&C Insurance, discusses Warren Buffett saying he's "going quiet", marking the end of an era for one of the business world's most-watched investing gurus. Buffet will stop writing Berkshire Hathaway's annual letters and speaking at its meetings.

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-Sam Fazeli, Bloomberg Intelligence, Director of Research for Global Industries and Senior Pharmaceuticals, discusses Metsera declining to further raise its offer for the US maker of an experimental weight-loss drug, bringing a bidding war with Pfizer Inc. to an end. Novo Nordisk A/S decided to drop out of the running for Metsera after Pfizer matched its latest offer and Metsera said it got a call from the US Federal Trade Commission flagging potential regulatory risks with the proposed Novo deal structure.

-Mandeep Singh, Global Tech Research Head at Bloomberg Intelligence, discusses the top tech stories. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. reported a 16.9% rise in sales for October, the slowest pace since February 2024. Separately, Nvidia Corp. Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang said he had asked Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. for more chip supplies as artificial intelligence demand remains strong.

-Jennifer Bartashus, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Analyst, Retail Staples & Packaged Food, discusses Tyson Foods saying it expects profits to be little changed next year as its beef segment continues to lose money. The company's beef segment is expected to see an adjusted operating loss due to a severe cattle shortage that has driven up prices and constrained volumes.

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- Michael Halen, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Restaurant and Foodservice Analyst, discusses Yum Brands strategic review for Pizza Hut.

- Redd Brown, Bloomberg News Earnings Reporter, discusses McDonalds earnings.

- Brian Egger, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Gaming and Lodging Analyst, on Norwegian Cruise Line earnings.

- Diana Gomes, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Equity Research Analyst, on Kimberly Clark plans to buy Kenvue.
 
- Geetha Ranganathan, Bloomberg Intelligence Analyst on US Media, on Warner Bros. Discovery earnings.

-  Mandeep Singh. Bloomberg Intelligence Global Tech Research Head, on ride-sharing business.

- Matthew Palazola, Bloomberg Intelligence, Senior Analyst, P&C Insurance, on Berkshire Hathaway earnings.

- Geetha Ranganathan, Bloomberg Intelligence Analyst on US Media, breaks down Spotify earnings.

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-Steve Man, Bloomberg Intelligence Global Autos and Industrials Research Analyst, discusses Elon Musk’s pay package. Musk's $1 trillion compensation package was approved by Tesla investors, with over 75% of votes cast in favor, and he will need to realize some of his ambitions to lead Tesla to the market value and operational milestones laid out in the pay deal.

-Nathan Naidu, Bloomberg Intelligence Technology Research Analyst, discusses Take-Two Interactive Software delaying the release of Grand Theft Auto VI by six months to November 2026. The delay is to give the Rockstar Games team additional time to finish the game with a high level of polish.

-Michael Halen, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Restaurant and Foodservice Analyst, discusses Wendy’s earnings.  Wendy’s Co. sales beat estimates by declining less than expected in the third quarter, the latest example of fast food outpeforming as cash-strapped consumers cut back on spending. 

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-Geetha Ranganathan, Bloomberg Intelligence Analyst on US Media, discusses Warner Bros. Discovery earnings. Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. reported third-quarter revenue of $9 billion, a 6% decrease from a year ago and below Wall Street's estimate of $9.2 billion. She also discusses Walt Disney Co. signing a new multiyear deal to make DraftKings Inc. the official betting site and odds provider for its ESPN sports networks, replacing a venture it had with Penn Entertainment Inc.

- Mandeep Singh, Global Tech Research Head at Bloomberg Intelligence, discusses the latest with ridesharing. DoorDash Inc. shares took a record plunge after the company said it will spend more on investments next year to build new products and bolster internal tools, weighing on its earnings forecast. Lyft Inc. projected an acceleration in bookings this quarter, easing concerns about the company’s efforts to expand globally and maintain customer loyalty.

- Poonam Goyal, Senior U.S. E-Commerce and Retail Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, discusses Under Armour saying sales might fall as much as 5% this fiscal year, a bigger decline than Wall Street estimated.

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• Katherine Doherty, Bloomberg News Finance Reporter, LIVE from Bank of America Investors day in Boston
• Redd Brown, Bloomberg News equities reporter on McDonald's earnings.
• Steve Miller, Chair of the ISM Services PMI, on ISM Services data

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• Mandeep Singh, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Tech Industry Analyst, on Palantir and Uber earnings
• Michael Halen, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Restaurant and Foodservice Analyst, on Yum! earnings
• Geetha Ranganathan, Bloomberg Intelligence U.S Media Analyst, on SPOT earnings

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- Diana Gomes, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Equity Research Analyst discusses Kimberly-Clark's plan to buy Kenvue. Kimberly-Clark Corp. agreed to buy Kenvue Inc. for roughly $40 billion, snapping up the embattled Tylenol maker’s storied brands in a gamble that would vault the Kleenex producer into consumer health’s top tier.

- Mandeep Singh, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Tech Industry Analyst, joins to discuss the latest Amazon, OpenAI, deal. Amazon.com’s cloud unit has signed a $38 billion deal to supply a slice of OpenAI’s bottomless demand for computing power.

- Matthew Palazola Bloomberg Intelligence, Senior Analyst, P&C Insurance discusses Berkshire Hathaway's latest earnings report. Berkshire Hathaway Inc.’s cash pile soared to $381.7 billion in the third quarter, a fresh record, and operating earnings surged 34% at Chief Executive Officer Warren Buffett’s conglomerate.

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On this podcast:

- John Butler, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Telecom Analyst, discusses Verizon CEO’s Strategy

- George Ferguson, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Aerospace, Defense, & Airlines Analyst on Boeing Earnings

- Anurag Rana, Bloomberg Intelligence Technology Analyst, recaps earnings from Microsoft, Meta and Google

- Christopher Ciolino, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior US Machinery Analyst on Caterpillar Earnings

- Lee Klaskow, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Transport, Logistics and Shipping Analyst, on UPS Job Cuts

-  Tim Craighead, Bloomberg Intelligence Global Chief Content Officer, to discuss latest European Earnings

- Peter Werner, Chair of Cooley's Business Department on the Future of Work, considering the acceleration of AI

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- Anurag Rana, Bloomberg Intelligence Technology Analyst, discusses Amazon Web Services generating $33 billion in revenue, a 20% increase from a year earlier, exceeding the 18% growth that analysts had expected.
- Ryan Mallory, CEO of Flexential, on the growing strain on power amid AI Boom
-  Paul Hardart, Distinguished Clinical Professor at New York University’s Stern School of Business, on his Opinion piece, A Warner Bros. Sale Makes Sense. But at What Cost?

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- Michael Halen, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Restaurant and Foodservice Analyst, discusses Chipotle shares plummeting after the fast-casual chain cut its outlook for a third time this year as diners pulled back from eating out, a fresh warning sign for consumer spending.
-  Geetha Ranganathan, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior US Media Analyst, discusses Comcast shares falling after the company reported its 10th straight quarter of losses in broadband customers and said it doesn’t expect the trend to turn around in the near future.
-  Robert Langreth, Bloomberg News Health Care Reporter, discusses making an unsolicited bid for Metsera to buy the company for at least $6.5 billion, seeking to trump an earlier agreed deal with Pfizer. 

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- Michael Shepard, Michael Shepard, Bloomberg Senior Editor for Technology & Strategic Industries on Nvidia achieving a historic $5 trillion market capitalization as Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang’s spree of deals catapults the artificial intelligence frenzy to new heights.
-  Christopher Ciolino, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior US Machinery Analyst, on Caterpillar shares soaring after the company posted stronger-than-expected earnings and revenue due to surging demand from AI data centers for its power-generation equipment
-  George Ferguson, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Aerospace, Defense, & Airlines Analyst, on Boeing shares falling as much as 4.2% after the planemaker recorded a $4.9 billion accounting charge as it delayed the debut of its 777X jetliner, a level that was seen as high. Still, the company recorded positive free cash flow for the first time since the final quarter of 2023.

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- Poonam Goyal, Senior U.S. E-Commerce and Retail Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, on how Amazon.com plans to eliminate roughly 14,000 corporate jobs just months after Chief Executive Officer Andy Jassy warned that AI will shrink the company’s workforce.

- Lee Klaskow, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Transport, Logistics and Shipping Analyst, on United Parcel Service shares soaring after it smashed Wall Street’s profit expectations by cutting costs and eliminating 34,000 jobs this year.

- Sean McCarthy, BAM Mutual CEO, on how2 2024 was a record year for muni bond sales, and it looks like 2025 will surpass that.  Will there be a three-peat in 2026?

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- Herman Chan, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Analyst for US Regional Banks discusses how Huntington Bancshares agreed to buy Cadence Bank for $7.4 billion, the Ohio bank’s second major acquisition this year to expand in southern and southeastern states and the latest in a string of deals among US regional lenders.
- Sam Fazeli, Bloomberg Intelligence, Director of Research for Global Industries and Senior Pharmaceuticals, on Novartis agreeing to buy Avidity Biosciences in a $12 billion deal that’s the Swiss drugmaker’s biggest acquisition in more than a decade and adds several potential blockbuster treatments as generic competition looms for its current top-sellers.
- Matthew Palazola, Bloomberg Intelligence, Senior Analyst, P&C Insurance, details the impact of Hurricane Melissa on the Caribbean. 

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- Geetha Ranganathan, Bloomberg Intelligence Analyst on US Media, recaps Netflix earnings.

- Andrea Felsted, Bloomberg Opinion Columnist, discusses how the luxury goods company ‘Kering’ agreed to sell its beauty division to the cosmetics and beauty company’ L’Oreal’ in a $4.7 billion deal.

- Steve Man, Bloomberg Intelligence Global Autos and Industrials Research Analyst, recaps Tesla earnings.

- John Butler, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Telecom Analyst, recaps AT&T earnings.

- Lindsay Dutch, Bloomberg Intelligence Consumer Hardlines Senior Analyst, recaps Mattel earnings.

-  Jody Lurie, Bloomberg Intelligence Credit Analyst, recaps Hilton earnings.

- George Ferguson, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Aerospace, Defense, & Airlines Analyst, recaps GE Aerospace and RTX earnings.

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-Kunjan Sobhani, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Semiconductor Analyst, recaps Intel earnings. Intel returned to profitability in the third quarter and posted fourth-quarter sales guidance of roughly $13.3 billion, a higher level than expected.

-Craig Trudell, Bloomberg Global Autos Editor, discusses Ford earnings and GM job cuts. Ford’s  sales of high-margin SUVs, such as the Bronco and Expedition, along with solid sales of F-Series pickups fueled an earnings beat.  General Motors cut hundreds of jobs on Friday, just days after raising its profit guidance for the year.

-Jennifer Bartashus, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Analyst, Retail Staples & Packaged Food, discusses Target corporate job cuts. According to Bloomberg Intelligence: Target's announced corporate head-count reductions can remove some cost from the business, but more importantly signals intent for a leaner, more focused strategy.

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Intel gave an upbeat revenue forecast after personal computer demand grew, boosting optimism about a comeback attempt by the embattled chipmaker.
 
Fourth-quarter sales will be $12.8 billion to $13.8 billion, the company said in a statement Thursday. The midpoint of that range, $13.3 billion, was just below Wall Street’s $13.4 billion average estimate.
But some analysts were still including revenue from a unit that Intel just spun off — money that wasn’t part of the company’s forecast.

The shares gained about 3% in late trading after closing at $38.16. 

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-Steve Man, Bloomberg Intelligence Global Autos and Industrials Research Analyst, recaps Tesla earnings. Tesla Inc.’s profit plunged despite a record quarter of vehicle sales, reflecting ongoing strains on the automotive business. Musk spent much of Tesla’s third-quarter earnings call discussing ambitious but opaque initiatives, including humanoid robot and artificial intelligence programs, and also pleaded with investors to back his trillion-dollar compensation package.

- John Butler, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Telecom Analyst, discusses T-Mobile earnings. T-Mobile US Inc. gained 1 million new mobile phone subscribers in the third quarter and raised its outlook for the year, buoyed by its recent acquisition of US Cellular.

-George Ferguson, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Aerospace, Defense, & Airlines Analyst, discusses airline earnings. American Airlines Group Inc. reported a smaller-than-expected loss in the third quarter, with an adjusted loss of 17 cents a share. Southwest Airlines Co. posted a surprise adjusted profit in the third quarter, boosted by fees from its new policy of charging passengers for bags.

-Nathan Naidu, Bloomberg Intelligence Technology Research Analyst, discusses Bloomberg Intelligence’s cloud gaming deep dive. According to BI, The rising adoption of generative AI will push the video-game industry toward cloud-streamed gaming, a market it expects will reach $35 billion in a decade.

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Tesla posted third-quarter profit that fell short of Wall Street’s expectations despite record electric-vehicle sales, a sign of the pressure automakers are facing from shifting federal policies and rising costs.

Adjusted earnings were 50 cents per share in the period, the company said Wednesday in a statement. Analysts had expected 54 cents on average in estimates compiled by Bloomberg. Revenue was $28.1 billion.

For instant reaction and analysis, Bloomberg Businessweek hosts Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec speak with:

• Bloomberg Tech Co-Host Ed Ludlow
• Ross Gerber, CEO of Gerber Kawasaki Wealth and Investment Management

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-Geetha Ranganathan, Bloomberg Intelligence Analyst on US Media, recaps Netflix earnings. Netflix Inc. shares fell after a tax dispute with Brazil cut into third-quarter earnings and raised growth concerns among investors.

-John Butler, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Telecom Analyst, discusses AT&T earnings. AT&T Inc. reported revenue that fell slightly short of analysts’ estimates in the third quarter due to a heavy promotional campaign.

-Lindsay Dutch, Bloomberg Intelligence Consumer Hardlines Senior Analyst, discusses Mattel earnings. Mattel Inc. shares fell after the company reported third-quarter sales and earnings that missed analysts’ estimates due to US retailers delaying orders over uncertainty about President Donald Trump’s tariff policies.

-Jody Lurie, Bloomberg Intelligence Credit Analyst, discusses Hilton earnings. Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. shares climbed Wednesday after the company boosted the lower-end of its full-year outlook for expanding its hotel network.

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- Geetha Ranganathan, Bloomberg Intelligence Analyst on US Media, discusses Warner Bros. Discovery saying it has begun to consider various deal scenarios in light of “unsolicited interest” the media and entertainment conglomerate has received from “multiple parties” for all or part of the company. 

-George Ferguson, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Aerospace, Defense, & Airlines Analyst, discusses earnings from GE Aerospace and RTX. General Electric Co. raised its full-year outlook for a second consecutive quarter due to strong air-travel demand. RTX Corp. raised its full-year profit outlook and reported third-quarter earnings that topped Wall Street expectations as sales and profit rose across its commercial aerospace and military hardware businesses.

-Steve Man, Bloomberg Intelligence Global Autos and Industrials Research Analyst, recaps GM earnings. General Motors Co. raised its full-year outlook and posted third-quarter results that topped Wall Street estimates on better-than-expected pickup truck sales and fresh relief from the Trump administration’s tariffs on auto parts.

-Kenneth Shea, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Consumer Products Analyst, discusses earnings from Coca Cola and Philip Morris. Coca-Cola Co. posted third-quarter sales growth that beat Wall Street expectations, a sign that consumers are snapping up the company’s beverages despite higher prices.  Philip Morris International Inc. nudged up the bottom end of its outlook for this fiscal year off the back of strong demand for its smoke-free products, including Zyn nicotine pouches.

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-Mandeep Singh, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Tech Industry, discusses the latest on Apple. Apple shares hit their first record of 2025 after Loop Capital upgraded the stock to buy from hold, citing positive iPhone demand trends. The recent strength comes amid signs of stronger-than-expected demand for its latest iPhone lineup, with the iPhone 17 series outselling the iPhone 16 by 14% over their respective first 10 days on sale in the US and China.

- Andrea Felsted, Bloomberg Opinion Columnist, discusses Kering agreeing to sell its beauty division to L’Oreal SA in a €4 billion deal, with new Chief Executive Officer Luca de Meo changing course to turn around the company's fortunes.

-Patrick Daniel, Vice President, Advisor Digital Solutions, at Commonwealth Financial Network, discusses AI in wealth management. He also discusses the impact of emerging tech on financial services and how money will be managed in the future.

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On this podcast:

- Mandeep Singh, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Tech Industry Analyst, discusses OpenAI and Broadcom signing a 10-gigawatt pact for chips and networking.

- Michael Halen, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Restaurant and Foodservice Analyst, discusses Domino's earnings.

- Alison Williams, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Analyst, Global Banks and Asset Managers, discusses U.S bank earnings.

- Deborah Aitken, Bloomberg Intelligence Luxury Goods Analyst, discusses LVMH earnings.
 
- Jennifer Bartashus, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Analyst, Retail Staples & Packaged Food, discusses Kellanova adding protein to Pop-Tarts to lure back customers.

-  Anurag Rana, Bloomberg Intelligence Technology Analyst, discusses Oracle committing to the widespread use of AMD’s new AI chips. 

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- Ben Elliott, Bloomberg Intelligence Consumer Finance Analyst, discusses American Express earnings. American Express  reported earnings that beat expectations after unveiling the long-anticipated Platinum credit card refresh last month. Initial demand for the revamped Platinum card exceeded the firm’s predictions, with US Platinum account acquisitions doubling from pre-refresh levels.

- Keith Naughton, Bloomberg News Auto Reporter, discusses how car loans have gone from the safest consumer credit products to among the riskiest over the last 15 years as delinquencies rose more than 50%, driven by soaring car prices and rising interest rates.

-Rosalind Brewer, Spelman College Interim President, and Janet Lorin, Bloomberg Higher Education Finance Reporter, discuss the family foundation of Arthur Blank giving $50 million over a decade to four historically Black colleges in Atlanta to help students graduate. The donation will be distributed by Morehouse, Spelman and Morris Brown colleges and Clark Atlanta University, with each institution having high populations of recipients of federal Pell grants.

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-Duncan Fox, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Consumer Staples Analyst, discusses Nestle job cuts. Nestlé SA's new CEO Philipp Navratil announced plans to slash 16,000 jobs to build on a stronger-than-expected increase in quarterly sales. The job reductions will occur over the next two years and are part of Navratil's plan to increase Nestlé's target for cost savings to 3 billion Swiss francs by the end of 2027.

- George Ferguson, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Aerospace, Defense, & Airlines Analyst, discusses United Airlines earnings. United Airlines Holdings Inc. expects brand-loyal flyers and demand for its premium seats to drive profit through the end of the year, maintaining momentum after reporting better-than-expected earnings for the third quarter.

-Mandeep Singh, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Tech Industry Analyst, discusses the  top tech stories. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. hiked its projection for 2025 revenue growth for the second time this year,  and now foresees mid-30% growth in annual sales.

-Lee Klaskow, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Transport, Logistics and Shipping Analyst, discusses JB Hunt earnings. JB Hunt shares rose as much as 18% on Thursday, the biggest intraday jump since 1998, after the transportation and logistics company reported third quarter earnings that beat the average analyst estimate helped by better cost control measures.  

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-Caroline Hyde, BTech Co-Anchor, discusses some of the top tech stories of the day. Investors led by BlackRock Inc.'s Global Infrastructure Partners agreed to buy Aligned Data Centers in a $40 billion deal. The buyers are purchasing the company from Macquarie Asset Management, with MGX, Microsoft Corp., and Nvidia Corp. investing alongside GIP.

-Deborah Aitken, Bloomberg Intelligence Luxury Goods Analyst, discusses LVMH earnings. LVMH shares rose the most in almost a quarter century after the company unexpectedly returned to sales growth, suggesting a slump in luxury demand is easing. The company's third-quarter revenue rose just 1% on an organic basis, snapping two quarters of declines, and all divisions topped analysts' estimates.

-Nicole D'Souza, Bloomberg Intelligence Internet and Software Equity Analyst, discusses Grindr saying its largest shareholders are exploring an acquisition that would take the company private at no less than $15 a share. James Lu and Raymond Zage have engaged financial and legal advisers to explore the possibility of taking the company private, primarily through debt financing.

-Anurag Rana, Bloomberg Intelligence Technology Analyst, discusses Apple preparing to expand its manufacturing operations in Vietnam as part of a push into the smart home market and an effort to lessen its dependence on China. The company is developing new home devices, including indoor security cameras and a display designed to control appliances, to be built in Vietnam with the help of BYD Co.

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-Anurag Rana, Bloomberg Intelligence Technology Analyst, discusses Advanced Micro Devices saying Oracle will deploy a large batch of its forthcoming MI450 chips next year. Oracle will put 50,000 of the semiconductors in data center computers starting in the third quarter of 2026, according to a statement.

-Steve Man, Bloomberg Intelligence Global Autos and Industrials Research Analyst, discusses General Motors incurring $1.6 billion in charges tied to its pullback from electric vehicles due to US policy changes. The charges include $1.2 billion in non-cash impairment and other charges to realign EV capacity to consumer demand, and the rest relate to canceling contracts and settling commercial arrangements.

- George Ferguson, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Aerospace, Defense, & Airlines Analyst, discusses Boeing delivering 160 aircraft during the third quarter, the most since 2018 and an indicator the planemaker is rebounding from the turmoil that damaged its finances and reputation.

-Jennifer Bartashus, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Analyst, Retail Staples & Packaged Food, discusses Kellanova offering a version of Pop-Tarts with higher protein content starting in early November, following PepsiCo Inc.'s plans for a higher-protein version of Doritos.

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-Mandeep Singh, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Tech Industry Analyst, discusses OpenAI signing a multiyear agreement with Broadcom  to collaborate on custom chips and networking equipment. The plan is to add 10 gigawatts’ worth of AI data center capacity, with the companies beginning to deploy racks of servers containing the gear in the second half of 2026.

-Steve Man, Bloomberg Intelligence Global Autos and Industrials Research Analyst, discusses the latest news at First Brands. First Brands Group’s little-known Chief Executive Officer Patrick James has resigned from the company. James will be replaced by Charles Moore as interim CEO, according to a company statement. Last month he was appointed chief restructuring officer as the company filed for bankruptcy. 

- Geetha Ranganathan, Bloomberg Intelligence Analyst on US Media, discusses Warner Bros Discovery rebuffing Paramount Skydance's initial takeover approach for being too low. That’s according to people familiar with the matter. Paramount has several options in its pursuit of Warner Bros., including boosting its bid, going directly to shareholders or finding additional backing through a financial partner.

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On this podcast:

- Herman Chan, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Analyst for US Regional Banks, discusses news that Fifth Third will purchase Comerica for $10.9 Billion in Stock.

- John Butler, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Telecom Analyst, discusses Verizon naming Dan Schulman CEO. He’ll replace Hans Vestberg.

- Ed Ludlow, BTech Co-Anchor, discusses OpenAI inking an AMD chips deal worth tens of billions of dollars.

- Anurag Rana, Bloomberg Intelligence Technology Analyst, discusses IBM shares jumping on an AI software pact with Anthropic Enterprise.
 
- Woo Jin Ho, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Technology Analyst, discusses highlights from Dell’s investor day.

-  Kenneth Shea, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Consumer Products Analyst, discusses Constellation Brands earnings.

- Katherine Doherty, Bloomberg Finance Reporter, discusses news that ICE will invest $2 billion in the betting platform ‘Polymarket.’

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-Anurag Rana, Bloomberg Intelligence Technology Analyst, discusses why Microsoft's data-center crunch will continue for longer than the company has previously outlined, with many US data center regions experiencing shortages of physical space or servers.

-Steve Man, Bloomberg Intelligence Global Autos and Industrials Research Analyst, discusses the latest on Stellantis. According to Bloomberg Intelligence: Of the Big Three automakers, Stellantis appears the most exposed to President Donald Trump's proposed 25% tariffs on medium- and heavy-duty trucks, given its reliance on Mexican-built Ram models, while Ford and GM's US-based production largely shields them. That could prompt reshoring, as Rams generate significantly higher margins than mass-market vehicles.

-Lindsay Dutch, Bloomberg Intelligence Consumer Hardlines Senior Analyst, discusses why Dick's Sporting Goods and Ulta Beauty look poised for above-average 2H sales growth among US consumer hardlines retailers, as resilient demand extends 1H momentum despite cautious outlooks.

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-Sid Philip, Bloomberg Chief Correspondent for Global Aviation, discusses Delta Airlines earnings. Delta Air Lines Inc. reported better-than-expected earnings for the third quarter, helped by leisure travelers and a rebound in corporate travel.

-Kenneth Shea, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Consumer Products Analyst, discusses PepsiCo earnings. PepsiCo Inc. is working to cut costs and overhaul its portfolio to meet consumers' shifting tastes, while engaging in discussions with activist investor Elliott Investment Management.

-Craig Trudell, Bloomberg Global Autos Editor, discusses Ferrari issuing cautious forecasts that disappointed investors, marring a coming-out party for the company’s first electric vehicle.

-Geetha Ranganathan, Bloomberg Intelligence Analyst, discusses Paramount Skydance discussing its interest in acquiring Warner Bros. Discovery with Apollo Global Management, according to people familiar with the matter.

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-Ed Ludlow, BTech Co-Anchor, discusses news that Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup xAI is raising more financing than initially planned, tapping backers including Nvidia Corp. to lift its ongoing funding round to $20 billion.

- Matthew Schettenhelm, Bloomberg Intelligence Media Litigation Analyst, discusses his research on why TV broadcasters likely won’t win easing of FCC's caps in October.

- Woo Jin Ho, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Technology Analyst, discusses highlights from Dell investor day. He also talks about how legacy tech companies are finding their footing with AI.

-Steve Man, Bloomberg Intelligence Global Autos and Industrials Research Analyst, discusses the latest autos news. He discusses BMW shares sliding the most since November after the company lowered its financial guidance on weak sales in China and tariff costs. He also talks about Tesla introducing new versions of its top-selling models priced at under $40,000 to counteract the loss of US incentives for electric cars.

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- Ed Ludlow, BTech Co-Anchor, discusses Dell Technologies roughly doubling its growth estimates for sales and profit for the next two years, citing demand for artificial intelligence products.

-Nathan Naidu, Bloomberg Intelligence Technology Research Analyst, discusses the Securities and Exchange Commission probing AppLovin's data-collection practices, according to people familiar with the matter, specifically looking into allegations that the company violated platform partners' service agreements.

-Kenneth Shea, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Consumer Products Analyst, discusses Constellation Brands earnings. The owner of the Corona and Modelo Especial brands in the US reported comparable earnings per share for the second quarter that beat the average analyst estimate. 

-- Anurag Rana, Bloomberg Intelligence Technology Analyst, discusses IBM saying it will integrate Anthropic’s Claude family of large language models into its software portfolio.

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- Ed Ludlow, BTech Co-Anchor, discusses Advanced Micro Devices  inking a deal with OpenAI to roll out artificial intelligence infrastructure in a pact the chipmaker said is expected to generate tens of billions of dollars in new revenue. 

- Herman Chan, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Analyst for US Regional Banks, discusses Fifth Third Bancorp agreeing to buy Comerica Inc. for about $10.9 billion in stock, the largest US bank deal this year.

-John Butler, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Telecom Analyst, discusses Verizon Communications  naming Dan Schulman as chief executive officer, replacing Hans Vestberg. Vestberg, who has served as CEO since 2018, will stay on through Oct. 4, 2026, to help ensure a smooth transition in leadership.

-Adrian Balfour, Founder and Chariman at Envorso, discusses the latest autos news, including how the transition to electric vehicles is going.

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