Instant Reaction: Amazon Gives Weak Forecast on Trade Concerns
Amazon.com gave a weaker-than-expected forecast for operating profit in the current quarter, pointing toward tariffs and trade policies that may cause consumers to pull back on spending. The world’s largest online retailer projected operating profit of $13 billion to $17.5 billion, compared with an average estimate of $17.8 billion. Sales will be $159 billion to $164 billion in the period ending in June, the company said Thursday in a statement. Analysts, on average, expected $161.4 billion.Amazon shares have fallen about 13% this year as Wall Street weighs the impact of President Donald Trump’s tariffs on a retail operation that sources much of its goods from China. Investors are generally bullish on the company’s efforts to become a major force in artificial intelligence, but there are concerns that Amazon’s prodigious spending on data centers may not translate into meaningful sales growth any time soon.Amazon Web Services, the largest seller of rented computing power, reported first-quarter sales gained 17% to $29.3 billion, in line with analysts’ estimates. It was the unit’s slowest growth in a year.For instant reaction and analysis, hosts Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec speak with: Bloomberg Technology co-host Caroline Hyde Bloomberg Intelligence senior US e-commerce and retail analyst Poonam Goyal See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1 Touko 16min
Microsoft and Meta Allay Investors’ Tariff Fears; A Court Deals Apple an Epic Blow
Bloomberg’s Caroline Hyde and Ed Ludlow discuss Microsoft’s and Meta’s earnings beats. Plus, Carolina Milanesi, President and Principal Analyst at Creative Strategies, explains what investors are waiting to hear from Apple when the iPhone maker reports results. Andy McLoughlin, Managing Partner at Uncork Capital, also joins to talk about the firm's new $300 million fund and its search for the next big AI startup.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1 Touko 43min
Super Micro and Snap Warn of Economic Headwinds, Grab Raises Forecast
Bloomberg’s Caroline Hyde and Ed Ludlow discuss the drop in Super Micro’s shares after the server maker preannounced results that fell well short of analysts' estimates. Plus, Boston Dynamics CEO Robert Playter discusses the future of robotics and competition with Tesla. And Grab CFO Peter Oey explains why the Southeast Asian delivery company raised its earnings forecast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
30 Huhti 46min
White House Calls Out Amazon, SoFi CEO Weighs in on Earnings and Regulation
Bloomberg’s Caroline Hyde and Ed Ludlow dive into the White House calling out Amazon after reports that it would display the cost of US tariffs on products - which Amazon later denied. Plus, Spotify shares fall after giving a muted outlook for profit, and SoFi CEO Anthony Noto says the Trump administration’s regulatory reforms will allow the online bank to offer more products.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29 Huhti 42min
IBM Pledges $150B US Investment, Apple Shakes Up AI Unit
Bloomberg’s Caroline Hyde discusses IBM's plans to invest $150 billion over the next five years in the US. Plus, Palo Alto Networks’ CEO joins on the company's latest acquisition. And FPV managing partners, Pegah Ebrahimi and Wesley Chan, talk about finding startups that outlive the AI hype and withstand an economic downturn.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
28 Huhti 41min
Reid Hoffman on AI Investing, Trade Policy, and Doge
Bloomberg’s Caroline Hyde and Ed Ludlow speak with Greylock partner and LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman about AI policy and investing amid global trade tensions. Plus, Kamyl Bazbaz from the privacy-focused search company DuckDuckGo discusses what changes to Google could create a more even playing field in search. And BNP Paribas’s David O'Connor joins to talk about Intel's disappointing first-quarter results.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
25 Huhti 45min
Tesla’s Europe Sales Plummet, IBM and ServiceNow Beat Expectations
Bloomberg’s Caroline Hyde and Ed Ludlow discuss tech earnings as Alphabet prepares to report after the bell, setting the tone for Magnificent Seven results. Plus, ServiceNow CEO Bill McDermott discusses the company’s outlook amid the threat of tariffs and the government's cost-cutting efforts. And Neo CEO Ali Partovi explains why he still focuses on backing founders with computer science backgrounds, even as AI takes over coding tasks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
24 Huhti 45min
Tesla’s Earnings Miss, New Crypto Firm Launches with Backing from Cantor, SoftBank
Bloomberg’s Caroline Hyde and Ed Ludlow discuss the market gains on the hope of easing trade tensions. Plus, Tesla retail investor Alexandra Merz discusses Elon Musk’s plan to step back from government and why she thinks the company can dominate in full-self-driving. And Jack Mallers, CEO of Twenty One Capital explains how the new Bitcoin firm started by Cantor Fitzgerald, Tether and SoftBank plans to build wealth for investors.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
23 Huhti 42min