Meta Seizes Its Moment to Spend Aggressively in the AI Race

Watch Alix and Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Bloomberg Intelligence hosted by Paul Sweeney and Alix Steel Today’s Podcast Features are: Ben Elliott, Bloomberg Intelligence Consumer Finance Analyst, discusses President Donald Trump stating that the US government will retain guarantees and an oversight role over Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac even if they are taken public.Meera Pandit, Executive Director, Global Market Strategist, at JP Morgan Asset Management, discusses her outlook for the markets. Wall Street's rebound halted ahead of Nvidia's highly anticipated earnings report, with the S&P 500 retreating and the options market implying a post-results move of about 6% in either direction for the chipmaker.Mary Ross Gilbert, Bloomberg Intelligence, Senior Equity Analyst, Covering Retail, discusses earnings from Macy’s and Abercrombie & Fitch. Macy's posted better-than-expected quarterly results, with comparable-store sales falling less than analysts had anticipated and revenue of $4.6 billion surpassing the average estimate. -Abercrombie & Fitch shares rose sharply after the retailer upped its full-year outlook.Steve Man, Bloomberg Intelligence Global Autos and Industrials Research Manager, discusses Stellantis appointing Antonio Filosa as its new CEO, effective June 23, to turn around the company after former boss Carlos Tavares was forced out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

28 Maj 21min

Watch Alix and Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Bloomberg Intelligence hosted by Paul Sweeney and Alix Steel Today’s Podcast Features are: Stephanie Guichard, Senior Economist at the Conference Board, discusses consumer confidence data. US consumer confidence rebounded sharply in May, with the Conference Board's gauge increasing by 12.3 points to 98, marking the biggest monthly gain in four years.Ros Mathieson, Bloomberg News Director for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, discusses the European Union and the US signaling a willingness to work towards a trade deal over the next six weeks. This follows a phone call between President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.Janet Lorin, Bloomberg Higher Education Finance Reporter, discusses the latest news at Harvard University. The Trump administration is moving to cancel all remaining federal contracts with Harvard University, worth an estimated $100 million, as part of its battle against the university.Patrick Wilson, Portfolio Manager at CenterSquare Investment Management, joins to discuss how the outlook for potentially higher inflation due to tariffs can shape investing in listed REITs today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

27 Maj 20min

Watch Alix and Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Hosts: Paul Sweeney and Alix SteelOn this podcast:- Jennifer Bartashus, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Analyst, Retail Staples & Packaged Food, discusses Target earnings.- Amar Vasdev, BNEF Lead Levelized Cost Expert, discusses why it is now cheaper to build new solar than continue running old fossil plants in some parts of the world.- Drew Reading, Bloomberg Intelligence U.S Homebuilding Analyst, discusses Home Depot earnings.- Mary Ross Gilbert, Bloomberg Intelligence, Senior Equity Analyst, Covering Retail, discusses TJX Earnings.- Anna Edney, Bloomberg National Health Care Reporter, discusses the Bloomberg Big Take story: “Possible Cancer, Health Risks Lurk in Popular OTC Drug.”- Mark Gurman, Bloomberg News Managing Editor for Global Consumer Tech, discusses the Bloomberg Big Take story: “Apple Is Spending Billions and Still Hasn't Managed to Crack AI.”- Simone Foxman, Reporter for Bloomberg News Equality Team, discusses DEI at U.S companies.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.

23 Maj 38min

Watch Alix and Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Bloomberg Intelligence hosted by Alix Steel and John Tucker Today’s Podcast Features are: Ros Mathieson, Bloomberg News Director for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, discusses tariffs. President Donald Trump threatened a 50% tariff on the European Union starting June 1, citing stalled trade talk.Anurag Rana, Bloomberg Intelligence Technology Analyst, discusses President Donald Trump threatening Apple with a tariff of at least 25% if the tech company does not manufacture their iPhones in the US. Gautam Mukunda, Executive Fellow at Yale School of Management, joins for a discussion discusses the latest news at Harvard University. Harvard University said it is filing a lawsuit over the Trump administration’s move to block it from enrolling international students. -Mario Marcel, Chile Finance Minister, discusses the NYC Chile Day event, a yearly conference that promotes Chile in international financial markets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

23 Maj 23min

Watch Alix and Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Bloomberg Intelligence hosted by Paul Sweeney and Alix Steel Today’s Podcast Features are: Michael Shepard, Bloomberg Senior Editor in Washington, discusses the House has passing President Donald Trump's signature tax bill, which would avert a year-end tax increase but add to the US debt burden, and the bill now heads to the Senate.Mandeep Singh, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Tech Industry Analyst, discusses the Justice Department probing whether Google violated antitrust law with an agreement to use the artificial intelligence technology of Character.AI, a popular chatbot maker.Walter Todd, President, Chief Investment Officer, and Managing Director at Greenwood Capital, discusses his outlook for the markets. Wall Street made a cautious comeback after a Treasury selloff, with stocks halting a slide amid a rebound in bonds and the dollar advancing.Max Abelson, Bloomberg News Finance Reporter, and Annie Massa, Bloomberg Wealth Reporter, discuss the Bloomberg Big Take story: “Trumps Turn Presidency Into Most Lucrative Venture Yet.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

22 Maj 26min

Watch Alix and Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Bloomberg Intelligence hosted by Paul Sweeney and Alix Steel Today’s Podcast Features are: -Garrett Watson, Director of Policy Analysis at the Tax Foundation, discusses President Trump’s economic bill. House Speaker Mike Johnson said Republicans have reached an agreement to increase the state and local tax deduction to $40,000. -Karen Manna, Investment Director and Portfolio Manager at Federated Hermes, discusses her outlook for the markets. Stocks rebounding in some of the world’s largest technology companies pushed stocks away from session lows, though concerns about the US fiscal footing still lurked in the background - driving bonds and the dollar down. -Mike McGlone, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Commodity Strategist, discusses commodities. Bitcoin hit an all-time high after the advancement of stablecoin legislation in the US stoked hopes of regulatory clarity under President Donald Trump. Oil prices rose after a CNN report suggested Israel is preparing for a potential strike on Iranian nuclear facilities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

21 Maj 20min

Watch Alix and Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF.Bloomberg Intelligence hosted by Paul Sweeney and Alix SteelToday’s Podcast Features are: -Mishal Husain, Editor-at-Large for Bloomberg Weekend, discusses her conversation with Tesla CEO Elon Musk. Elon Musk said he’s committed to still leading Tesla Inc. in five years and expects to pare back his political spending, assuaging some investors’ concerns about the future of his most valuable company.-Drew Reading, Bloomberg Intelligence U.S Homebuilding Analyst, discusses Home Depot earnings. Home Depot maintained its guidance for the fiscal year as US sales ticked up, a sign that consumer spending has held up despite economic turbulence.-John Creekmur, Chief Investment Officer at Creekmur Wealth Advisors, discusses his outlook for the markets. Wall Street's rally took a breather on Tuesday, with stocks falling as traders awaited fresh catalysts after a six-day run that put the S&P 500 up almost 20% from its April lows.-Anna Edney, Bloomberg National Health Care Reporter, discusses the Bloomberg Big Take story: “Possible Cancer, Health Risks Lurk in Popular OTC Drug.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

20 Maj 23min

Watch Alix and Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF.Bloomberg Intelligence hosted by Paul Sweeney and Alix SteelToday’s Podcast Features are: Carol Pepper, Founder and CEO at Pepper International, joins to discuss her outlook for the markets. Stocks rebounded from session lows after a US downgrade by Moody's Ratings, with traders looking past the downgrade and focusing on bullish momentum fueled by the US-China tariff truce.Phil Orlando, Chief Equity Market Strategist and Head of Client Portfolio Management at Federates Hermes, discusses his outlook on the markets. Phil discusses how solid US economic data helps as equities reverse their April freefall.Mark Gurman, Bloomberg News Managing Editor for Global Consumer Tech, discusses the Bloomberg Big take story: “Apple Is Spending Billions and Still Hasn't Managed to Crack AI.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

19 Maj 18min