Meta Connect and the FTC's Big Tech Fights
Bloomberg's Caroline Hyde and Ed Ludlow break down what to expect from Meta Connect as analysts watch for the company's generative AI and VR plans. Plus, the FTC revives its challenge against the Microsoft-Activision deal just a day after its landmark antitrust suit against Amazon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
27 Sep 202342min
The FTC Sues Amazon and Biden Heads to the Picket Line
Bloomberg’s Caroline Hyde and Ed Ludlow break down what the FTC’s lawsuit against Amazon and Google’s antitrust trial mean for the future of big tech antitrust in the US. Plus, they discuss the future of the EV industry as President Biden joins UAW workers on strike.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
26 Sep 202340min
Amazon's Anthropic Deal and Hollywood Screenwriters' Deal
Bloomberg's Caroline Hyde and Ed Ludlow break down Amazon's push into the world of generative AI with a deal of up to $4 billion dollars with Anthropic. Plus. Hollywood screenwriters strike a tentative deal with studios to end their months-long strike. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
25 Sep 202342min
Microsoft's Activision Takeover and UAW Strike Expansion
Bloomberg's Caroline Hyde and Ed Ludlow take a look at Microsoft poised to clear its final hurdle for its $69 billion takeover of Activision Blizzard. Plus: the UAW expands its strike against GM and Stellantis as talks progress with Ford, and Apple's iPhone 15 hits shelves around the world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
22 Sep 202339min
Cisco Buys Splunk and Tech IPOs
Bloomberg’s Caroline Hyde and Ed Ludlow break down Cisco’s acquisition of Splunk in a $28 billion dollar deal as it pushes into AI. Plus, they get a read on the state of the IPO market with Jeff Thomas from Nasdaq as companies see their trading debut pop begin to fade.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21 Sep 202343min
Klaviyo's IPO and Amazon's AI Alexa
Bloomberg's Caroline Hyde and Ed Ludlow break down Klaviyo's IPO as it becomes the third major US listing in a week. Plus, Amazon announces a new smart home device and a generative AI-based Alexa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
20 Sep 202346min
Instacart Starts Trading, iPhone 15 Is a Hit in China
Bloomberg's Caroline Hyde and Ed Ludlow provide full coverage of the Instacart IPO as the grocery delivery and software company opens 40% above its $30 IPO price. Plus, Apple sees bright spots in China as its iPhone 15 sells out within minutes of being released. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
19 Sep 202345min
Instacart IPO Pricing and Klaviyo to Go Public
Bloomberg's Caroline Hyde and Ed Ludlow break down what's new in the world of IPOs this week: Instacart set to take the plunge into public markets while Klaviyo also prepares to go public. Plus, in the midst of the crypto winter, how the crypto-focused VC firm Blockchain Capital raised $580 million. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
18 Sep 202340min
