Marty Schenker, Chief Content Officer for Bloomberg, on headlines moving markets today: U.S. mulling military strategies in Syria, Trump considering firing Rosenstein to end Mueller investigation. Billy House, congressional reporter for Bloomberg, on Paul Ryan's announcement to not seek reelecion, and who could replace him. Paul Sweeney, U.S. Director of Research and Senior Media/Internet Analyst, on the two big issues that Facebook will need to tackle. Shira Ovide, Bloomberg Gadfly technology c...
Apr 11, 2018•32 min
Pedro Pizarro, President and CEO, Edison International, on investing in new energies, and how utilities are positioning themselves to benefit from the shift to electric vehicles.Anne Finucane, Vice Chairman, Bank of America, on investing in clean energy, sustainable financing, and how policy about social risk directs investment in different industries. Chris Mowry, CEO of General Fusion, on what the private sector and governments are doing to support nuclear fusion, and why break-even fusion is ...
Apr 10, 2018•31 min
Guests: General (Ret.) Keith Alexander, U.S. Army, Co-founder and Director at IP3, on creating a strategy for secure economic development of nuclear energy in the Middle East, and implications for the region. Chris Ailman, Chief Investment Officer at CalSTRS Investments, discusses Facebook’s need to give voting rights to capital investors, and addresses the potentially material financial impact of climate change.Tom Fanning, Chairman, President & CEO, Southern Company, on his nuclear bet, in...
Apr 09, 2018•27 min
Guests: Gary Shilling, President of A. Gary Shilling & Co. and Bloomberg View Prophet and columnist, on markets, commodities and current investment themes.Brendan Ahern, CIO of KraneShares, on China, tariffs, and current China investment strategies.Erin Browne, head of asset allocation at UBS Asset Management, discusses markets and current allocation strategy, trade war impact, and currencies outlook.George Kurian, CEO of NetApp, and Anand Srinivasan, Senior Semiconductor and Hardware Analys...
Apr 06, 2018•31 min
Clay Lowery, Managing Director at Rock Creek Global Advisors and former Assistant Secretary for International Affairs at the US Treasury Department, on tariffs, and the US considering an emergency CFIUS law to curb China takeovers. Brian Kleinhanzl, Equity research analyst at Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, discusses why Goldman's transition to be more "bank-like" may fail. Hugh Son, Bloomberg finance reporter, on the Wall Street battle between man and machine, and highlights from Jamie Dimon's ann...
Apr 05, 2018•31 min
Doug Borthwick, Managing Director/Head:FX at Chapdelaine & Co, on currency strategy, dollar weakness, and why the Canadian dollar will rebound. Satish Jindel, President of SJ Consulting, dispels Trump’s claims about Amazon and USPS, and discusses the impact of tariffs on the transports and container ship industry. Dr. Ellen Wald, scholar at the Arabia Foundation, discusses oil markets and her new book, "Saudi, Inc," a history of Saudi Aramco and the family that controls the multi-trillion do...
Apr 04, 2018•29 min
Alan Blinder, economist and former Vice-Chair of the Federal Reserve, on his new book, "Advice and Dissent: Why America Suffers When Economics and Politics Collide." Jordyn Holman, Bloomberg reporter, discusses why Sinclair contracts made it too expensive for reporters to quit amidst controversy over pro-Trump scripts. Baroness Helena Kennedy, Labour Party Member at the House of Lords, on outlook for Brexit, and how the UK economy is already feeling the pinch. Jonathan Miller, President and CEO ...
Apr 03, 2018•28 min
Guests:Philippe Houchois, equity analyst at Jefferies, on why he thinks investors should hold onto Tesla, as the stock comes under pressure amidst production concerns.Banker to the world Bill Rhodes, President and CEO of William Rhodes Global Advisors, on China tariffs and outlook for trade war.Bloomberg Gadfly’s Max Nisen, health care columnist, and Tara Lachapelle, deals columnist, on why a Walmart-Humana makes sense.Jennifer Bartashus, consumer analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, on a Califor...
Apr 02, 2018•27 min
Mike Collins, Senior Investment Officer, Portfolio Manager and at PGIM Fixed Income, on current investment strategy, the yield curve and rate hike outlook. Shira Ovide, Bloomberg Gadfly technology columnist, on Trump’s attacks on Amazon, Apple’s new iPad, and why investors are suddenly concerned about the big tech companies. Jim Nadler, CEO of Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA), on the business outlook and how the US deficit may impact its rating. Michaela Ross, Bloomberg Law technology reporter, o...
Mar 29, 2018•28 min
Joel Levington, Senior credit analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, on Moody’s downgrade of Tesla’s bonds to Caa1, which may slice about 3 points of value off the notes and create a dilemma in raising money. Robert Lawrence, Professor of International Trade and Investment at Harvard Kennedy School and former economic adviser to President Clinton, on trade war with China, and who stands to win or lose. Max Chafkin, technology reporter for Bloomberg Businessweek, discusses Facebook updating privacy ...
Mar 29, 2018•30 min
Robert Friedman, Senior Editor, Projects & Investigations for Bloomberg, on how Facebook helps shady advertisers. Jack Devine, former Acting Director of the CIA and founding partner and President of security firm The Arkin Group, discusses why he supports Trump's CIA director nominee, Gina Haspel.Bloomberg View columnist Jared Dillian, editor and publisher of "The Daily Dirtnap," discusses his column: "Private Equity? It's More Like Pirate Equity."Chris Hughes, deals columnist for Bloomberg ...
Mar 27, 2018•27 min
Mike McDonough, Chief Economist: Financial Products for Bloomberg, on China’s reaction to Trump’s tariffs, and the possibility they will reduce US Treasury purchases as bargaining leverage. Dr. Garth Graham, President of the Aetna Foundation and former deputy assistant secretary of HHS, to discuss their Healthiest Communities report, and their initiative to address the opioid crisis. Ken Monaghan, Co-Director of Global High Yield at Amundi Pioneer, on credit markets, rate hike outlook, and oppor...
Mar 26, 2018•29 min
Guests: Han Yik, Head of Institutional Investors at the World Economic Forum, discusses the global pension crisis.David Ourlicht, Commissioner & Chair of the Investment Committee, New York State Insurance Fund, and special adviser to the Chairman of GAMCO, discusses market outlook, infrastructure and asset allocation strategy.Phil Orlando, Chief Equity Market Strategist at Federated, on markets and investing, and why he sees value in the US equity market.Mark Rosenberg, CEO and Co-Founder of...
Mar 23, 2018•27 min
Leland Miler, CEO of China Beige Book, on Trump set to announce $50 billion of tariffs against China over intellectual-property violations.David Garrity, CEO of GVA Research, on Zuckerberg's apology over Cambridge Analytica crisis, and the importance of quantum computer cybersecurity.Tara Lachapelle, Bloomberg Gadfly deals columnist, on outlook for Time Warner-AT&T, as the CEOs head to court today for the DOJ lawsuit seeking to block the merger. John Love, President and CEO of USCF, discusse...
Mar 22, 2018•27 min
Komal Sri-Kumar, President and Founder of Sri-Kumar Global Strategies, and a Bloomberg Prophet, on the FOMC and what to expect from today's meeting, and why Treasuries have the winning hand over equities. Jim Anderson, CEO of SocialFlow, discusses the issues surrounding data mining, privacy and the controversy over Facebook and Cambridge Analytica. Joel Levington, Senior Credit Analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, on why Tesla bondholders won't have a good 2018. Ben Penn, labor reporter for Bloom...
Mar 21, 2018•30 min
Scott Mushkin, Senior Retail/Staples Analyst at Wolfe Research, on casualties in the grocer landscape, as Amazon fuels competition. Sarah Frier, technology reporter for Bloomberg, on how Facebook made its Cambridge Analytica data crisis worse, and how Congress is responding. Andrew Mayeda, global economy reporter for Bloomberg, on China pledging action on tech transfers, as Trump prepares to impose tariffs worth as much as $60 billion on Chinese products. Ira Jersey, Chief US interest rate strat...
Mar 20, 2018•28 min
Mindy Grossman, CEO of Weight Watchers, discusses the shift from focusing on losing weight to overall health and wellness, and the launch of their Healthy Kitchen products.Paul Sweeney, U.S. Director of Research and Senior Media/Internet Analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, on Apple developing their own screens, Facebook in hot water after the Cambridge Analytica data breach, and Time Warner going to trial against the DOJ.Elliot Weissbluth, Founder and CEO of HighTower Advisors, on the repeal of ...
Mar 20, 2018•29 min
Marian Harkin, European Union Parliament Member representing Ireland, discusses Brexit and the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic. Jennifer Bartashus, Senior U.S. Food Retail Analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, and Alan Bjerga, Bloomberg agriculture reporter, on Walmart: farming drones and e-commerce whistle blower.Chuck Lieberman, Bloomberg Prophet and Chief Investment Officer & Managing Partner Advisors Capital Management LLC, on more bad news for the MLP sector. Dr. Eric Col...
Mar 16, 2018•31 min
Phil Brendel, senior credit analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, and Matt Townsend, Global business reporter for Bloomberg, on Toys R Us liquidating stores, and iHeart filing for bankruptcy.Yalman Onaran, Senior Banking and Finance Writer for Bloomberg, on the U.S. Senate passing legislation to ease Dodd-Frank banking rules that were prompted by the global financial crisis.Patrick Chovanec, Chief Strategist of Silvercrest Asset Management, on market risks, China, and what recent dollar weakness i...
Mar 15, 2018•36 min
John McClain, portfolio manager at Diamond Hill Investment Group, with color and outlook for credit markets and high-yield debt. Author Joshua Freeman, professor at Queens College and the CUNY Graduate Center, discusses his new book, "Behemoth: A History of the Factory and the Making of the Modern World.” Toby Harshaw, Bloomberg View national security editor, on Theresa May expelling 23 Russian diplomats over the poisoning of a former spy on British soil, and what this means for the U.S. Scott L...
Mar 14, 2018•30 min
Tony Balloon, the head of the China corporate consulting practice at Alston & Bird, and Bloomberg's DOJ reporter David McLaughlin, discuss Trump rejecting the Qualcomm/Broadcom merger, and potential implications for cross-border deals in the U.S. going forward. Willie Walker, CEO of Walker & Dunlop, discusses Freddie Mac's new pilot program, the housing and mortgage market, and company outlook after tax reform. Jim Paulsen, Chief Investment Strategist at The Leuthold Group, markets and c...
Mar 13, 2018•31 min
Erik Schatzker, Editor-at-large for Bloomberg, on Goldman announcing David Solomon will be the sole president of the company, and Lloyd Blankfein saying reports of his exit are premature. MID MARKET REPORT: Steven DeSanctis, Managing Director and small/mid-cap analyst for Jefferies, on current trends and opportunities in the small to mid-cap space. Ariel Cohen, Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council and director of the Center for Energy, Natural Resources and Geopolitics at the IAGS, on North Kor...
Mar 12, 2018•28 min
Jack Devine, former Acting Director of the CIA and President of security firm The Arkin Group, and Toby Harshaw, Bloomberg View editor, discuss President Trump upcoming meeting with North Korea's Kim Jong Un.Noel Hebert, Director of Credit Research for Bloomberg Intelligence, on Toys R Us said to prepare for a shutdown of its US operations, and Claire's preparing to file bankruptcy. Tad Rivelle, Chief Investment Officer for Fixed Income at TCW Group, on the bond markets and current investment st...
Mar 09, 2018•29 min
Fahmi Quadir, Founder and CIO of Safkhet Capital LP, discusses starting her short-only hedge fund, and how she targets a stock. Priya Misra, Head of Global Rates at TD Securities, on the ECB rate decision, and the upcoming payroll report. Irene Finel-Honigman, Adjunct Professor of International Affairs at Columbia University, on trade and tariffs, and what populism really means.Lara Rhame, Chief US Economist at FS Investments, on economic indicators, volatility, tariffs and the Fed. See omnystud...
Mar 08, 2018•28 min
Steven Pinker, Harvard psychologist and professor, discusses his new book, "Enlightenment Now: The Case for Reason, Science, Humanism and Progress."Paresh Upadhaya, Director of Currency Strategy at Amundi Pioneer, on how the dollar will perform going forward under a protectionist agenda, and his favorite FX trade for 2018.Beatrice Fihn, Executive Director of the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN), discusses a report that reveals what companies benefit from a new arms race.V...
Mar 07, 2018•30 min
Toby Harshaw, Bloomberg View editor, on North Korea willing to give up its nuclear weapons if the safety of Kim Jong Un’s regime is guaranteed. Brendan Brown, Chief Economist and Head of Economic Research at Mitsubishi UFJ Securities, on currency manipulation, and why Jay Powell is walking a monetary tightrope blind. Ram Ahluwalia, CEO and co-founder of Peer IQ, on Amazon to offer checking accounts. David Katz, President and CIO of Matrix Asset Advisors, on his current stock picks, and why you s...
Mar 06, 2018•30 min
Caitlin Webber, US Trade Policy analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, on impact of Trump's tariffs and outlook for a trade war. David Garrity, CEO of GVA Research, on social media giants shirking responsibility, the importance of quantum computer cybersecurity, and why trading algorithms need to be reprogrammed. Randall Rothenberg, CEO of the Interactive Advertising Bureau, discusses the rise of the brand economy, and digital media self-regulation. Jamie Butters, US autos reporter for Bloomberg, o...
Mar 05, 2018•28 min
Todd Zywicki, professor at George Mason University School of Law and a former director of the Federal Trade Commission’s Office of Policy Planning, on how Mick Mulvaney’s rollback of regulations at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is a step in the right direction.Brooke Sutherland, Bloomberg M&A and industrials columnist, on Broadcom's hostile bid for Qualcomm facing a new hurdle, as the Committee on Foreign Investment in the US starts a probe. Edward Lazear, Professor at Stanford Un...
Mar 05, 2018•26 min
Market Drivers with Bloomberg stocks editor David Wilson, and Andrew Cosgrove, Senior Analyst: Energy & Mining for Bloomberg Intelligence, on impact of Trump imposing stiff steel and aluminum tariffs. Matt Boesler, Federal Reserve reporter for Bloomberg, on what to expect from Fed Chair Jay Powell’s testimony before the Senate Banking Committee. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Mar 01, 2018•23 min
Tom Hayes, CEO of Tyson Foods, on business outlook and shift towards prepared and snack foods, the company’s new vegan line, and commitment to transparency and sustainability.Michael Gorenstein, CEO of Cronos Group (NSDQ: CRON), the first cannabis company to list publicly in the US, on their IPO and outlook for medical marijuana in the US and abroad.Leland Miller, CEO of China Beige Book International, on China's lackluster PMI, and Mnuchin revisiting TPP. Scott Wren, senior global equity strate...
Feb 28, 2018•29 min
