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BI Weekend: Luxury, Railroad, and Machinery 2026 Outlook

Watch Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Hosts: Paul Sweeney and Scarlet Fu.On this podcast:- Deborah Aitken, Bloomberg Intelligence Luxury Goods Analyst, discusses BI’s luxury outlook for 2026.- Jonathan Goldstein, Co-Founder and CEO of Cain International, discusses how his background focused on real estate and experiential investments informs his approach to sports investing.- Lee Klaskow Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Transport, Logistics and Shipping Analyst, discusses BI’s North America railroads outlook for 2026.- John Butler, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Telecom Analyst, discusses BI’s 2026 outlook for US Telecom and Satellite.- Nathan Naidu, Bloomberg Intelligence Technology Research Analyst, discusses BI's cloud gaming deep dive for 2026.- Christopher Ciolino, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior US Machinery Analyst, discusses BI’s outlook for U.S machinery in 2026.- Bill Keenan, Writer/Producer of Bull Run film, Author of Discussion Materials, discusses the film and where it fits in with other movies about Wall Street. 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 2, 202638 min

Warner Bros Plans to Reject Paramount Offer Next Week

Watch Scarlet and Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. On this special holiday week episode, Paul Sweeney hosts along with Bloomberg Television Host Matt Miller.-  Warner Bros. Discovery plans to once again reject a takeover bid from Paramount Skydance Corp. after the rival media company amended the terms of its offer, according to people familiar with the company’s thinking.The Warner Bros. board hasn’t made a final determination, but will meet next week, said the people, who asked to not be identified discussing internal deliberations. Among the board’s concerns, Paramount has yet to increase its offer, which Warner Bros. earlier rejected as inferior to one from Netflix. On this edition:Paul and Matt speak with:- Luke Stillman, Madison & Wall Managing Director, on the latest at Warner Bros and Paramount.- Theresa Payton, Fortalice Solutions CEO, on her cybersecurity outlook for 2026.-Cathy Seifert, CFRA Analyst, on Berkshire Hathaway entering a new era.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 31, 202522 min

Tesla Broadcasts Downbeat Car Sales Estimates in Unusual Move

Watch Scarlet and Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. On this special holiday week episode, Paul Sweeney hosts along with Bloomberg Television Host Matt Miller. -Tesla published a compilation of analyst estimates for vehicle deliveries to its website, and the averages for the current quarter are more pessimistic than those gathered by Bloomberg.By Tesla’s count, analysts on average expect the company to deliver 422,850 cars in the fourth quarter, down 15% from a year earlier. That compares with a Bloomberg-compiled average of 445,061 vehicles, a 10% drop.On this edition:Paul and Matt speak with:-Craig Trudell, Bloomberg Global Autos Editor, on Tesla.- Erin Keating, Cox Automotive Executive Analyst, on EVs.-Amir Vexler, Centrus Energy CEO & President, on nuclear energy and AI demand.-Paul Larbey, Bango CEO, on the latest at Warner Bros. Paramount.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 30, 202526 min

Oil Pushes Higher With Ukraine Talks and China’s Pledge in Focus

Watch Scarlet and Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. On this special holiday week episode, Paul Sweeney hosts along with Bloomberg Tech co-host Caroline Hyde. -Oil reversed Friday’s decline as US-led talks to end the war in Ukraine failed to yield a breakthrough, and China vowed to support growth next year.Brent traded near $62 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate topped $58. The US has stepped up a push to end the war, but sticking points remain, highlighting the difficulty in reaching a deal. President Donald Trump said he made progress in talks on Sunday with Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskiy at Mar-a-Lago. Zelenskiy said he asked Trump for 30 to 50 years of security guarantees.Paul and Caroline speak with:- Mike McGlone, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Commodity Strategist, on oil.- Mike Regan, Bloomberg News Managing Editor for Equities, on Michael Burry, founder of Scion Asset Management, the AI trade and big trades of 2025.- Katherine Chiglinksy, Bloomberg News Investing Team Leader, on the Bloomberg Big Take story: “It’s Revenge of the Banks’ as Private Creditors Lose Their Edge.”- Mina Fahmi, Sandbar Co-Founder & CEO, on the company’s AI-powered smart ring product and AI.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 29, 202523 min

BI Weekend: Homebuilder Sentiment, Natural Gas Outlook, Connie Chung

Watch Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Hosts: Paul Sweeney and Scarlet Fu.On this podcast:- Lindsay Dutch, Bloomberg Intelligence Consumer Hardlines Senior Analyst, on North America Consumer Hardlines 2026 Outlook- Drew Reading, Bloomberg Intelligence U.S Homebuilding Analyst, on homebuilder sentiment in 2026- Vincent Piazza, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Equity Research Analyst, Oil & Gas on 2026 Outlook: US Natural Gas E&Ps- Calvin Butler, CEO of Excelon, on data center boom/challenge of managing an energy grid.- Beth Kowitt, Bloomberg Opinion Columnist, on Inside Walmart’s Masterclass in Reputation Rehab-  Connie Chung, award-winning journalist and news anchor, recent author of her memoir "Connie" on the changing media/news landscapeBloomberg 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 26, 202538 min

Oil Dips in Thin Post-Christmas Trade Amid Ukraine Talk Progress

Watch Scarlet and Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. On this special holiday week episode, Paul Sweeney hosts along with Bloomberg Tech co-host Caroline Hyde. Oil slumped in muted post-Christmas trading as investors assessed a step forward in long-stalled Ukraine peace talks which could lead to a deal that allows more Russian oil into global markets grappling with oversupply. West Texas Intermediate edged down on Friday to trade near $58 a barrel, though still on track for the biggest weekly gain since late October, while Brent was below $62. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he expects to meet with US President Donald Trump in Florida on Sunday about ending Russia’s war, adding that his country’s framework deal with the US was “almost ready” and signing it will depend on the upcoming meeting.Paul and Caroline speak with:- Dr. Ellen Wald, Atlantic Council Senior Fellow discusses oil amid geopolitical unrest- Mishel Alon, Chief Business Officer at Verve discusses consumer sentiment and spending- Carol Pepper, CEO at Pepper International discusses marketsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 26, 202521 min

Intel Shares Fall on Report Nvidia Halts Production Test

Watch Scarlet and Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF.Bloomberg Intelligence hosted by Paul Sweeney and Kristine Aquino (in for Scarlet Fu) Kim Forrest, Founder and CIO of Bokeh Capital Partners, discusses her outlook for the markets and Intel shares taking a hit after a report said that Nvidia halted a test to use Intel’s production process to make advanced chips. Nvidia recently tested the so-called 18A process but stopped moving forward, Reuters reported, citing two unidentified people familiar with the matter. Spokespeople for Nvidia and Intel didn’t immediately respond to requests for comment. An Intel spokesperson told Reuters that the company’s 18A manufacturing technologies are “progressing well.” Erik Larson, Bloomberg News US Legal Reporter, on a federal judge’s decision to allow the Trump administration to put a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa applications. The ruling is seen a setback for US technology companies that rely on hiring skilled foreign workers. US District Judge Beryl Howell said in a ruling Tuesday that President Donald Trump’s effort to radically increase the cost of the popular visa is lawful. The decision gives a boost to the administration’s campaign to restrict immigration and push demand for US workers. The US Chamber of Commerce, which sued to block the proposal, can appeal. Seema Shah, Vice President of Research and Insights at Sensor Tower, delves into the latest in the battle to acquire Warner Bros Discovery. Ross Gerber, co-founder and CEO of Gerber Kawasaki Wealth and Investment Management, said in a Bloomberg TV interview that the fight is more about power than financial sense. Paramount Skydance sees the deal as its chance to become a Hollywood powerhouse as fast as possible. A victory for Netflix, on the other hand, would be a crowning achievement, making it possibly the most dominant player ever in entertainment history. Liz Hart, President of Leasing for North America at Newmark, discusses the health of the US commercial real estate heading into 2026. As an example, Bloomberg Intelligence notes that real estate services provider Mid-America's moderate leverage and expanded liquidity support its ability to fund development and manage debt maturities. Though refinancing is expected to increase interest expense, the company's leverage and maturity profile remain manageable. Expanded borrowing capacity provides flexibility to support investment while maintaining balance-sheet stability. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 24, 202529 min

Novo Nordisk Gets US Approval for Wegovy Obesity Pill

Watch Scarlet and Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Bloomberg Intelligence hosted by Paul Sweeney and Scarlet Fu- John Tozzi, Bloomberg Health Care Reporter, discusses Novo Nordisk winning approval to sell a pill version of its obesity shot Wegovy in the US, to help people lose weight or maintain previous weight loss over the long term. - Reshmi Basu, Bloomberg News Credit Reporter, discusses Saks Global Enterprises, facing limited options ahead of a more than $100 million debt payment due at the end of this month, considering Chapter 11 bankruptcy.-George Ferguson, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Aerospace, Defense, & Airlines Analyst, talks about his outlook for North Americans airlines in 2026. - Nathan Dean, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Policy Analyst, breaks down the 2025 "Winners & Losers"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 23, 202528 min

Larry Ellison’s Guarantee Ups Warner Bros. Stakes to a New Level

Watch Scarlet and Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Bloomberg Intelligence hosted by Paul Sweeney and Scarlet Fu-Stephen Flynn, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Credit Analyst, discusses Larry Ellison throwing his personal fortune behind Paramount Skydance Corp.’s bid for Warner Bros. Discovery Inc., raising the stakes in a fiercely contested battle with Netflix Inc.-Ira Jersey, Bloomberg Intelligence Chief US Interest Rate Strategist, says that heading into the new year, the Federal Reserve may be about to pause interest-rate reductions to give it more time to assess additional data and to determine the next policy path now that rates are "within a range of plausible estimates of neutral" as Chair Jerome Powell said. -Jody Lurie, Bloomberg Intelligence Credit Analyst, discusses why cruise lines may edge out theme parks on 2026 cash-flow growth-Brian Campbell, Leader of The Conference Board’s Governance & Sustainability Center discusses on new research on CEO turnover/firings, along with activist campaigns targeting CEOs See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 22, 202525 min

BI Weekend: 50 Companies to Watch, Ford Charges, McKinsey Cuts

Watch Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Hosts: Paul Sweeney and Scarlet Fu.On this podcast:- Tim Craighead, Bloomberg Intelligence Global Chief Content Officer, discusses 50 companies to watch in 2026.- Devon Pendelton, Bloomberg Wealth Reporter, discusses the Bloomberg Big Take story: “Saudi Sisters Wield $50 Billion Fortune as Global Power Brokers.”- Steve Man, Bloomberg Intelligence Autos and Industrials Research Analyst, discusses ‘Ford’ announcing it will take $19.5 billion in charges tied to an overhaul of its electric vehicle business.- Kristina Peterson,  Bloomberg News Food Industry Reporter, discusses Kraft Heinz tapping a new CEO.- Sam Fazeli, Bloomberg Intelligence, Director of Research for Global Industries and Senior Pharmaceuticals Analyst, discusses myeloma research.- Sri Natarajan, Bloomberg News Chief Wall Street Correspondent, discusses McKinsey job cuts.-  Zeke Faux, Bloomberg Investigative Reporter, discusses the Bloomberg Big Take story: “A Shadowy Global Network Helped Trump Make Millions in Memecoins.”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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 19, 202537 min

Nike Sinks After China Sales Plunge, Delaying Turnaround

Watch Scarlet and Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Bloomberg Intelligence hosted by Paul Sweeney and Scarlet Fu-Poonam Goyal, Senior U.S. E-Commerce and Retail Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, recaps Nike earnings.  Nike Inc. shares fell after the company warned that sales will decline this quarter amid persistent weakness in China and at its Converse brand. The world’s largest sportswear company expects revenue to be down in the low-single digits in the three months that started Dec. 1, a surprising turn after two straight periods of growth.-Lee Klaskow, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Transport, Logistics and Shipping Analyst, recaps FedEx earnings. FedEx Corp. offered investors a sign that Chief Executive Officer Raj Subramaniam’s turnaround plan may be worth the wait. The shipping titan raised the low end of its profit outlook for the year and reported earnings for the most recent quarter that topped Wall Street estimates, helped by volume and pricing gains in the US.-Brian Egger, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Gaming and Lodging Analyst, recaps Carnival earnings. Carnival Corp. gave a better-than-expected profit outlook for next year and reinstated dividend payments, sending shares higher. The Miami-based company expects adjusted net income to rise about 12% in 2026, higher than the average analyst estimate of an 8.7% increase. Carnival also announced a quarterly dividend of 15 cents a share after payouts were discontinued in 2020.  - Mandeep Singh, Global Tech Research Head at Bloomberg Intelligence, discusses TikTok being bought by a group of buyers led by Oracle Corp, with the company and ByteDance signing binding agreements to create a US joint venture.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 19, 202524 min

Trump Media Targets Nuclear Fusion Through Merger With TAE

Watch Scarlet and Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Bloomberg Intelligence hosted by Paul Sweeney and Scarlet Fu-Simon Casey, Managing Editor for Energy and Commodities, discusses Trump Media & Technology Group announcing that it agreed to merge with clean fusion energy company TAE Technologies in an all-stock transaction valued at more than $6 billion.-Jake Silverman, Bloomberg Intelligence Semiconductor Analyst, recaps Micron earnings. Micron gave an upbeat forecast for the current quarter, signaling that surging demand and supply shortages are allowing the company to charge more for products.-Poonam Goyal, Senior U.S. E-Commerce and Retail Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, discusses  activist investor Elliott Investment Management building a stake of more than $1 billion in Lululemon Athletica, according to a person familiar with the matter. This comes as the struggling retailer faces a strategic overhaul amid its chief executive officer’s exit.-Rachel Phua, Bloomberg Earnings Specialist, discusses earnings from Darden Restaurants. Darden raised its comparable sales forecast, citing better-than-expected growth fueled by affordable meal options and strong spending from higher-income diners.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 18, 202521 min

Warner Bros. Urges Investors to Reject Paramount Bid

Watch Scarlet and Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Bloomberg Intelligence hosted by Paul Sweeney and Scarlet Fu-Geetha Ranganathan, Bloomberg Intelligence Analyst on US Media, discusses the latest on Warner Bros Discovery. Warner Bros. advised its shareholders to reject a hostile takeover bid by Paramount Skydance Corp. in favor of its original agreement with Netflix Inc.--George Ferguson, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Aerospace, Defense, & Airlines Analyst, discusses bankrupt Spirit Aviation Holdings being in revived discussions to merge with Frontier Group Holdings. That’s according to people familiar with the matter. It’s deal that could rescue the deep-discount airline from insolvency.-Drew Reading, Bloomberg Intelligence U.S Homebuilding Analyst, recaps Lennar earnings. Builder Lennar Corp.’s forecast for quarterly home orders missed analysts’ estimates as affordability pressures and the weakening job market pushes buyers to the sidelines. The company projected 18,000 to 19,000 signed contracts for its fiscal first quarter, according to a statement Tuesday. Analysts expected 20,297, the average in a survey compiled by Bloomberg.-Jonathan Palmer, Senior Equity Research Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, discusses Medline’s IPO. Medline raised $6.26 billion in the year’s biggest initial public offering, upsizing the deal and pricing the shares near the top of the marketed range. The company sold 216 million shares for $29 each, giving it a market value of about $39 billion based on the number of shares listed in its filings with the US Securities and Exchange Commission.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 17, 202522 min

Ford Will Take $19.5 Billion in Charges Tied to EV Overhaul

Watch Scarlet and Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Bloomberg Intelligence hosted by Paul Sweeney and Scarlet Fu -Steve Man, Bloomberg Intelligence Autos and Industrials Research Analyst, discusses news that Ford Motor will take $19.5 billion in charges tied to a sweeping overhaul of its electric vehicle business after struggling for years to make it profitable.-Kristina Peterson, Bloomberg News Food Industry Reporter, discusses  Kraft Heinz naming a new chief executive officer, with former Kellanova CEO Steve Cahillane set to take over from Carlos Abrams-Rivera on Jan. 1.-Tim Craighead, Bloomberg Intelligence Global Chief Content Officer, discusses Businessweek’s list of 50 companies to watch in 2026. Analysts at Bloomberg Intelligence track thousands of companies in industries ranging from computers and cars to finance and food.-Devon Pendleton, Bloomberg Wealth Reporter, discusses the Bloomberg Big Take story: “Saudi Sisters Wield $50 Billion Fortune as Global Power Brokers.” The Olayan Group, a Saudi empire led by sisters Lubna and Hutham, has grown in influence, with a nearly $13 billion stock portfolio in the US and stakes in companies like BlackRock and JPMorgan Chase.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 16, 202525 min

McKinsey Plots Thousands of Job Cuts in Slowdown for Consulting Industry

Watch Scarlet and Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Bloomberg Intelligence hosted by Paul Sweeney and Scarlet Fu-Sri Natarajan, Bloomberg News Chief Wall Street Correspondent, discusses McKinsey's leadership discussing cutting about 10% of headcount across non-client-facing departments, which could amount to a few thousand job cuts over 18 to 24 months. -Jennifer Rie, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Litigation Analyst, discusses regulatory concerns for acquiring Warner Bros Discovery. Netflix is trying to close its $82.7 billion deal after Paramount made a hostile offer for Warner Bros., with the CEOs expressing confidence in their agreement despite regulatory concerns.-Zeke Faux, Bloomberg Investigative Reporter, discusses the Bloomberg Big Take story: “A Shadowy Global Network Helped Trump Make Millions in Memecoi.”Description: The trail from the Trump family memecoins leads all the way back to the origins of memecoins, an unregulated, nihilistic gambling game that swept the crypto world. -Drew Reading, Bloomberg Intelligence U.S Homebuilding Analyst, discusses his outlook for homebuilders in 2026. According to Bloomberg Intelligence: US homebuilder fundamentals will remain pressured in 2026 amid sluggish top-line growth and ongoing margin headwinds.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 15, 202528 min

BI Weekend: Oracle, Cracker Barrel Earnings, FDA Probe

Watch Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Hosts: Paul Sweeney On this podcast:- Matthew Bloxham, Bloomberg Intelligence Tech Analyst, discusses the BI Survey: “AI’s Cross-Industry Industry Disruption.”- Sam Fazeli, Bloomberg Intelligence, Director of Research for Global Industries and Senior Pharmaceuticals Analyst, discusses the FDA probing if covid shots might be linked to deaths of adults.- Anurag Rana, Bloomberg Intelligence Technology Analyst, recaps Oracle earnings.- Matthew Palazola, Bloomberg Intelligence, Senior Analyst, P&C Insurance, discusses the succession plan at Berkshire Hathaway. - Michael Halen, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Restaurant and Foodservice Analyst, recaps Cracker Barrel earnings.- Diana Rosero Pena, Bloomberg Intelligence Consumer Staples Analyst, discusses the latest with packaged foods/Campbell’s. -  Ana Davies, Bloomberg BNEF Head of Renewable Fuels discusses US biofuel trade flows.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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 12, 202536 min

Oracle Delays Some Data Center Projects for OpenAI to 2028

Watch Scarlet and Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Bloomberg Intelligence hosted by Paul Sweeney and Kristine Aquino-Anurag Rana, Bloomberg Intelligence Technology Analyst, discusses Oracle pushing back the completion dates for some of the data centers it’s developing for the artificial intelligence model developer OpenAI to 2028 from 2027, according to people familiar with the work.-Kunjan Sobhani, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Semiconductor Analyst, recaps Broadcom earnings.  Broadcom, a chip company vying with Nvidia for AI computing revenue, suffered the worst stock decline in 10 months after its sales outlook for the market failed to meet investors’ lofty expectations.-Poonam Goyal, Senior U.S. E-Commerce and Retail Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, discusses Lululemon Athletica earnings. The company boosted its full-year outlook and announced that its chief executive officer would step down.- Geetha Ranganathan, Bloomberg Intelligence Analyst on US Media, discusses Walt Disney  licensing iconic characters including Mickey Mouse and Cinderella to OpenAI for use on its artificial intelligence video platform and has agreed to take a $1 billion stake in the startup. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 12, 202518 min

Oracle Slides by Most Since January on Mounting AI Spending

Watch Scarlet and Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Bloomberg Intelligence hosted by Paul Sweeney and Isabelle Lee- Anurag Rana, Bloomberg Intelligence Technology Analyst, discusses Oracle shares plunging by the most since January, erasing more than $100 billion in market value, after the company escalated its spending on AI data centers and other equipment, rising outlays that are taking longer to translate into cloud revenue than investors want.-Geetha Ranganathan, Bloomberg Intelligence Analyst on US Media, discusses the latest on Warner Brothers Discovery. A sale of news network CNN, which President Donald Trump says is required for any Warner Bros. Discovery transaction, stands to fetch at least a $3.6 billion valuation when applying a conservative 4.5x multiple to 2026 Ebitda of around $800 million, as estimated by Kagan.-Madison Muller, Bloomberg Health Reporter, discusses how a next-generation obesity shot from Eli Lilly & Co. helped patients lose almost a quarter of their body weight, potentially making the experimental drug the most potent weight-loss medicine yet.-Lindsay Dutch, Bloomberg Intelligence Consumer Hardlines Senior Analyst, discusses Bloomberg Intelligence’s North America Consumer Hardlines outlook for 2026. According to BI, revenue gains should extend in 2026 for most consumer-hardlines retailers in our coverage, building on demand that's poised to push top-line growth to a three-year best, on average, in 2025.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 11, 202522 min

Zuckerberg Directs Pivot Away From Open Source AI At Meta

Watch Scarlet and Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Bloomberg Intelligence hosted by Paul Sweeney and Kristine Aquino--Ed Ludlow, BTech Co-Anchor, discusses Meta Platforms’ Mark Zuckerberg getting personally involved in day-to-day work and pivoting the company's focus to an artificial intelligence model it can make money off of. He also talks about SpaceX moving ahead with plans for an IPO.- Matthew Bloxham, Bloomberg Intelligence Tech Analyst, discusses Bloomberg Intelligence’s survey on AI’s cross industry disruption. AI is no longer a side project, with C-suites across nine industries racing to wire it into their business cores and 36% making it their top priority, driven more by fear of disruption than promise of growth or head-count cuts, a Bloomberg Intelligence survey finds.-Diana Rosero Pena, Bloomberg Intelligence Consumer Staples Analyst, discusses Chewy earnings. Chewy Inc.’s third-quarter earnings exceeded Wall Street estimates, as its loyalty program and subscription service helped drive faster active customer growth. The results suggest that even budget-pressed shoppers are staying committed to their pets and gravitating toward Chewy’s services, which include the Autoship subscription program and telehealth. -Michael Halen, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Restaurant and Foodservice Analyst, recaps Cracker Barrel earnings. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Inc. expects sales to fall faster than it previously forecast, showing the country-themed restaurant chain is still struggling following backlash to its failed logo change earlier this year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 10, 202520 min

Trump Nvidia Deal Reshapes US’s China Strategy

Watch Scarlet and Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Bloomberg Intelligence hosted by Paul Sweeney and Scarlet Fu-Caroline Hyde, Bloomberg BTech Co-Anchor, discusses Donald Trump’s decision to allow Nvidia to sell advanced chips to China. This marks more than just a shift in US tech policy. It also raises questions about how far he’ll go to steady ties with Xi Jinping.-Laura Martin, Senior Analyst at Needham & Company, discusses the latest at Warner Brothers Discovery. While Netflix and Paramount Skydance vie for President Donald Trump’s blessings in their competing bids for Warner Bros. Discovery, investors have an irony to consider.-Matthew Griffin, Bloomberg Stocks Reporter, discusses Home Depot offering cautious preliminary guidance for next year, expecting comparable sales growth to be in a range of flat to up 2% for the year.-Diana Rosero Pena, Bloomberg Intelligence Consumer Staples Analyst, discusses the latest with packaged foods. Campbell’s 1Q adjusted EPS and organic sales beat consensus estimates. While the reported number was positive thanks to some holiday inventory build by retailers, without this effect organic sales decline would have been worse. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 9, 202524 min

Paramount Makes $108 Billion Hostile Bid for Warner Bros

Watch Scarlet and Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Bloomberg Intelligence hosted by Paul Sweeney and Scarlet Fu-Chris Palmeri, Bloomberg News Senior Editor and Entertainment Team Leader, discusses Paramount Skydance launching a hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. at $30 a share in cash on Monday, just days after the company agreed to a deal with Netflix.-Jennifer Rie, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Litigation Analyst, discusses the regulatory hurdles for acquiring Warner Brothers Discovery. According to Bloomberg intelligence: Netflix's proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. studio and streaming assets will likely undergo rigorous antitrust scrutiny in the US and elsewhere and it's at risk of antitrust challenges.-Stephen Flynn, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Credit Analyst, discusses debt commitments for Warner Brothers Discovery acquisition. According to Bloomberg Intelligence: Netflix net leverage could increase to more than 3x and the raters may put the company on negative outlook, if it were to reach an agreement to buy Warner Bros. studios and streaming operations for about $75 billion in a mostly cash deal.-Anurag Rana, Bloomberg Intelligence Technology Analyst, discusses IBM buying the data-streaming platform Confluent Inc. for about $9.3 billion, marking one of its largest takeovers yet and a major bet on the kind of enterprise software that artificial intelligence tools need to perform tasks in real time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 8, 202522 min

BI Weekend: NYC Casinos, Macy’s, Salesforce Earnings

Watch Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Hosts: Paul Sweeney and Norah Mulinda On this podcast:- Brian Egger, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Gaming and Lodging Analyst, discusses New York Mets owner Steve Cohen winning approval to operate a casino next to Citi Field in Queens.- Mary Ross Gilbert, Bloomberg Intelligence, Senior Equity Analyst, Covering Retail, discusses Macy's earnings.- Lily Meier, Bloomberg Retail Reporter, discusses Dollar Tree earnings.- Anurag Rana, Bloomberg Intelligence Technology Analyst, discusses Salesforce earnings. - George Ferguson, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Aerospace, Defense, & Airlines Analyst, discusses Airbus shares dropping on  report of quality issues on dozens of A320s.- Jeffrey Langbaum, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior US REIT Analyst, discusses latest in real estate.-  Helen Kou, BNEF Head of US Power Markets Research, discusses power demand from AI/data centersBloomberg 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 5, 202535 min

Netflix to Buy Warner Bros. in $72 Billion Cash, Stock Deal

Watch Scarlet and Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Bloomberg Intelligence hosted by Paul Sweeney and Norah Mulinda -Geetha Ranganathan, Bloomberg Intelligence Analyst on US Media, discusses Netflix agreeing to buy Warner Bros. Discovery, marking a seismic shift in the entertainment business as a Silicon Valley-bred streaming giant swallows one of Hollywood’s oldest and most revered studios.-Jennifer Rie, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Litigation Analyst, discusses Antitrust implications of Netflix agreeing to buy Warner Bros. Discovery.- Woo Jin Ho, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Technology Analyst, recaps earnings from Hewlett Packard Enterprise. HPE shares dropped after the company gave an outlook for sales in the current quarter that fell short of high expectations for the AI server business. Revenue will be $9 billion to $9.4 billion and profit, excluding some items, will be 57 cents to 61 cents in the period ending in January, according to HPE.- George Ferguson, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Aerospace, Defense, & Airlines Analyst, discusses Southwest Airlines lowering its operating profit target for the full year due to the US government shutdown and higher fuel prices. The airline now expects earnings before interest and taxes to be approximately $500 million, compared with its prior expectation of $600 million to $800 million.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 5, 202522 min

Zuckerberg Plans to Cut Metaverse Group's Budget Up to 30%

Watch Scarlet and Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Bloomberg Intelligence hosted by Paul Sweeney and Norah Mulinda-Caroline Hyde, Bloomberg Tech co-anchor, discusses Meta Platform's Mark Zuckerberg expected to cut resources for building the metaverse, which he once framed as the future of the company. Executives are considering potential budget cuts as high as 30% for the metaverse group next year, which could include layoffs as early as January. -Anurag Rana, Bloomberg Intelligence Technology Analyst, discusses Salesforce’s outlook for current remaining performance obligation growth still suggests a sequential deceleration, likely on tepid enterprise IT spending,” and “we expect this to pressure the company over the next 6-12 months. However, successful adoption of Agentforce and Data 360 makes us optimistic that these two products can become a larger sales driver from 2H26 onward. -Lindsay Dutch, Bloomberg Intelligence Consumer Hardlines Senior Analyst, discusses Dick's Sporting Goods earnings amid some consumer pullback - Mark Douglas, MNTN President and CEO, discusses the latest in the media streaming space, including WBD's sale. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 4, 202526 min

Microsoft Slips on Report of Lower Demand for Some AI Tools

Watch Scarlet and Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Bloomberg Intelligence hosted by Paul Sweeney and Norah Mulinda-Anurag Rana, Bloomberg Intelligence Technology Analyst, discusses Microsoft shares sliding after the Information reported that the software maker has lowered expectations for getting business customers to spend money on the cloud unit’s marketplace for artificial intelligence models and agents.-Mary Ross Gilbert, Bloomberg Intelligence, Senior Equity Analyst, Covering Retail, discusses Macy's earnings. Macy’s Inc. shares declined after its profit forecast for the current quarter disappointed investors, overshadowing a solid lead-up to the holiday shopping season.-Lily Meier, Bloomberg Retail Reporter, discusses Dollar Tree earnings. Dollar Tree reported better-than-expected profit and raised its full-year earnings outlook, a sign the discount retailer is capturing more spending from stretched shoppers. -Deborah Aitken, Bloomberg Intelligence Luxury Goods Analyst, discusses her outlook for luxury in 2026. According to Bloomberg Intelligence: Luxury-goods makers' recovery in 2026 hinges on limited price increases and a shift toward volume-led growth as tariff-linked hikes are largely absorbed and inflation eases.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 3, 202524 min

Amazon Rushes Out Latest AI Chip to Take on Nvidia, Google

Watch Scarlet and Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Bloomberg Intelligence hosted by Paul Sweeney and Alexandra Semenova-Mandeep Singh, Global Tech Research Head at Bloomberg Intelligence, discusses Amazon’s cloud unit racing to get the latest version of its artificial intelligence chip to market, renewing efforts to sell hardware capable of rivaling products from Nvidia Corp. and Google.-Poonam Goyal, Senior U.S. E-Commerce and Retail Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, discusses Cyber Monday shopping results. According to Bloomberg Intelligence:Walmart, Target and Macy's held Cyber Monday promotions steady vs. last year, with analysis finding deals largely unchanged for 57% of 81 retailers reviewed, while 17% offered deeper discounts and about a quarter pulled back -- suggesting margins can still align with 4Q expectations. Best Buy and Dick's also stayed firm, while Amazon.com and Kohl's went steeper and Old Navy, Nike and Wayfair scaled back.-Geetha Ranganathan, Bloomberg Intelligence Analyst on US Media, discusses latest on bids for Warner Bros Discovery. Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. fielded a second round of bids, including a mostly cash offer from Netflix Inc., in an auction that could wrap up in the coming days or weeks.-Brian Egger, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Gaming and Lodging Analyst, discusses New York City casino license winners. According to Bloomberg Intelligence: Bally's, Hard Rock and Resorts World -- approved for New York City resort licenses -- face a narrow path to decent returns on investment, with analysis showing just 10%. Win and hotel-rate assumptions are 10-20% premiums to rivals' averages, yet greater construction costs leave preferred 20% ROI out of reach.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 2, 202522 min

Steve Cohen, Bally’s Picked to Run Casinos in NYC

Watch Scarlet and Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Bloomberg Intelligence hosted by Paul Sweeney and Alexandra Semenova-Randall Williams, Bloomberg Business of Sports Reporter, discusses New York Mets owner Steve Cohen winning approval to operate a casino next to Citi Field in Queens, as one of three projects selected for gambling licenses in New York City.-Sam Fazeli, Bloomberg Intelligence, Director of Research for Global Industries and Senior Pharmaceuticals Analyst, discusses the latest in the biotech sector. Eli Lilly & Co. is cutting the price for introductory doses of its weight-loss drug Zepbound, with the lowest dose vial costing $299 a month for those who pay cash.-George Ferguson, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Aerospace, Defense, & Airlines Analyst, discusses Airbus slumping the most since April after Reuters reported the company is facing quality issues on its A320 model, adding to concerns surrounding the popular model following an emergency software update on the jets over the weekend. -John Butler, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Telecom Analyst, discusses BI’s 2026 outlook for U.S Telecom and Satellite. According to BI: Slowing wireless-service revenue gains and mounting cable competition are prompting a deeper push into broadband for growth as US telecoms enter 2026. The group's adjusted wireless-service revenue may ease to 2.3% from 2.5% in 2025 as subscriber gains moderate, prompting strategic shifts by new CEOs at Verizon and T-Mobile.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 1, 202520 min

Black Friday Special

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 28, 202534 min

BI Weekend: Novo Pill, Retail Earnings, Restaurant Sales

Watch Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Hosts: Paul Sweeney and Scarlet Fu 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.”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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 28, 202536 min

Deere’s Disappointing Outlook Shows Farm Recovery Is Elusive

Watch Scarlet and Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Bloomberg Intelligence hosted by Paul Sweeney and Kristine Aquino-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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 26, 202527 min

Nvidia-Google AI Chip Rivalry Escalates on Report of Meta Talks

Watch Scarlet and Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Bloomberg Intelligence hosted by Paul Sweeney and Scarlet Fu-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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 25, 202525 min

Gold Reasserts Lead Over Bitcoin as Top Hedge

Watch Scarlet and Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Bloomberg Intelligence hosted by Paul Sweeney and Scarlet Fu- 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 24, 202523 min

BI Weekend: Nvidia, Retail Earnings, Anthropic Investment

Watch Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Hosts: Paul Sweeney and Scarlet Fu 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.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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 21, 202537 min

Netflix, Comcast and Paramount Make Bids for Warner Bros

Watch Scarlet and Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Bloomberg Intelligence hosted by Paul Sweeney and Scarlet Fu-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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 21, 202522 min

Walmart Boosts Outlook While Warning That Higher Costs Loom

Watch Scarlet and Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Bloomberg Intelligence hosted by Paul Sweeney and Scarlet Fu-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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 20, 202520 min

Instant Reaction: Nvidia Gives Strong Forecast, Countering Fears of AI Bubble

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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 19, 202523 min

Lowe’s Profit Tops Estimates on Online Growth

Watch Scarlet and Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Bloomberg Intelligence hosted by Paul Sweeney and Scarlet Fu -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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 19, 202518 min

Microsoft, Nvidia to Invest Up to $15 Billion in Anthropic

Watch Scarlet and Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Bloomberg Intelligence hosted by Paul Sweeney and Scarlet Fu-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.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 18, 202525 min

Novo Undercuts Lilly’s Obesity Drug Price for Cash-Pay in US

Watch Scarlet and Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Bloomberg Intelligence hosted by Paul Sweeney and Scarlet Fu- 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 17, 202523 min

BI Weekend: Disney Earnings, Metsera Bidding War, Visa-Mastercard Deal

Watch Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Hosts: Paul Sweeney and Scarlet Fu 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.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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 14, 202537 min

Walmart CEO Retires, US Head to Lead Retailer Into AI Age

Watch Scarlet and Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Bloomberg Intelligence hosted by Paul Sweeney and Scarlet Fu-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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 14, 202516 min

Disney Says Film Studio’s Expenses Weigh on Current Quarter

Watch Scarlet and Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Bloomberg Intelligence hosted by Paul Sweeney and Scarlet Fu-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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 13, 202515 min

Anthropic Commits $50 Billion to Build AI Data Centers in US

Watch Scarlet and Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Bloomberg Intelligence hosted by Paul Sweeney and Scarlet Fu- 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 12, 202518 min

Softbank Sells Nvidia Stake for $5.8 Billion to Fund AI Bets

Watch Scarlet and Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Bloomberg Intelligence hosted by Paul Sweeney and Scarlet Fu -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.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 11, 202524 min

Metsera Tumbles After Novo Pulls Out of Bidding War With Pfizer

Watch Scarlet and Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Bloomberg Intelligence hosted by Paul Sweeney and Scarlet Fu -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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 10, 202519 min

BI Weekend: US Earnings, Kenvue Deal, Ridesharing Latest

Watch Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Hosts: Paul Sweeney and Scarlet Fu On this podcast: - 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.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.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 7, 202538 min

Musk Offers Loft Promises After $1 Trillion Tesla Payday

Watch Scarlet and Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Bloomberg Intelligence hosted by Paul Sweeney and Scarlet Fu-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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 7, 202523 min

Warner Bros. Revenue Misses Estimates Amid Plans for Sale

Watch Scarlet and Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Bloomberg Intelligence hosted by Paul Sweeney and Scarlet Fu -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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 6, 202517 min

Bank of America's Investor Day, McDonald's Earnings Report, ISM Services Data

Watch Scarlet and Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Bloomberg Intelligence hosted by Paul Sweeney and Scarlet Fu 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  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 5, 202513 min

Palantir's Premium Valuation, Yum Considers Offloading Pizza Hut, Spotify Rules Audio Streaming

Watch Scarlet and Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF.Bloomberg Intelligence hosted by Paul Sweeney and Scarlet Fu 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    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 5, 202517 min