Merger Monday for Banks and Biotech

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.

4 Dec 26min

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.

3 Dec 24min

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.

2 Dec 22min

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.

1 Dec 20min

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.

28 Nov 34min

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.

28 Nov 36min

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.

26 Nov 27min

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.

25 Nov 25min