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Bloomberg Intelligence

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Hosts Paul Sweeney and Scarlet Fu harness the power of Bloomberg Intelligence to analyze investments on Wall Street. Watch Bloomberg Intelligence LIVE on YouTube, weekdays from 10AM to 12PM ET: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF.

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Episodes

Nvidia is First to $5 Trillion

Watch Scarlet and Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF . Bloomberg Intelligence hosted by Paul Sweeney and Scarlet Fu - Michael Shepard, Michael Shepard, Bloomberg Senior Editor for Technology & Strategic Industries on Nvidia achieving a historic $5 trillion market capitalization as Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang’s spree of deals catapults the artificial intelligence frenzy to new heights. - Christopher Ciolino, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior US Machinery Analyst, on Ca...

Oct 29, 202518 min

UPS Cutting Costs and Amazon Cutting Jobs

Watch Scarlet and Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Bloomberg Intelligence hosted by Paul Sweeney and Lisa Mateo live from the BAM Mutual offices. - Poonam Goyal, Senior U.S. E-Commerce and Retail Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, on how Amazon.com plans to eliminate roughly 14,000 corporate jobs just months after Chief Executive Officer Andy Jassy warned that AI will shrink the company’s workforce. - Lee Klaskow, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Transport, Logistics and Shipp...

Oct 28, 202516 min

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 Scarlet Fu - Herman Chan, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Analyst for US Regional Banks discusses how Huntington Bancshares agreed to buy Cadence Bank for $7.4 billion, the Ohio bank’s second major acquisition this year to expand in southern and southeastern states and the latest in a string of deals among US regional lenders. - Sam Fazeli, Bloomberg Intelligence, Director of...

Oct 27, 202516 min

BI Weekend: Netflix, Tesla, AT&T Earnings

Watch Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Hosts: Paul Sweeney and Scarlet Fu On this podcast: - Geetha Ranganathan, Bloomberg Intelligence Analyst on US Media, recaps Netflix earnings. - Andrea Felsted, Bloomberg Opinion Columnist, discusses how the luxury goods company ‘Kering’ agreed to sell its beauty division to the cosmetics and beauty company’ L’Oreal’ in a $4.7 billion deal. - Steve Man, Bloomberg Intelligence Global Autos and Industrials Research Analyst, recaps Tesla ...

Oct 24, 202536 min

Intel Returns to Profitability in Third Quarter

Watch Scarlet and Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF . Bloomberg Intelligence hosted by Paul Sweeney and Scarlet Fu -Kunjan Sobhani, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Semiconductor Analyst, recaps Intel earnings. Intel returned to profitability in the third quarter and posted fourth-quarter sales guidance of roughly $13.3 billion, a higher level than expected. -Craig Trudell, Bloomberg Global Autos Editor, discusses Ford earnings and GM job cuts. Ford’s sales of high-margin SUVs, ...

Oct 24, 202518 min

Instant Reaction: Intel Gives Encouraging Forecast After PC Market Rebounds

Intel gave an upbeat revenue forecast after personal computer demand grew, boosting optimism about a comeback attempt by the embattled chipmaker. Fourth-quarter sales will be $12.8 billion to $13.8 billion, the company said in a statement Thursday. The midpoint of that range, $13.3 billion, was just below Wall Street’s $13.4 billion average estimate. But some analysts were still including revenue from a unit that Intel just spun off — money that wasn’t part of the company’s forecast. The shares ...

Oct 23, 20258 min

Tesla’s Profit Tumbles as Costs Undermine Record EV Sales

Watch Scarlet and Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF . Bloomberg Intelligence hosted by Paul Sweeney and Scarlet Fu -Steve Man, Bloomberg Intelligence Global Autos and Industrials Research Analyst, recaps Tesla earnings. Tesla Inc.’s profit plunged despite a record quarter of vehicle sales, reflecting ongoing strains on the automotive business. Musk spent much of Tesla’s third-quarter earnings call discussing ambitious but opaque initiatives, including humanoid robot and artif...

Oct 23, 202522 min

Instant Reaction: Tesla Earnings Miss Despite A Sales Surge

Tesla posted third-quarter profit that fell short of Wall Street’s expectations despite record electric-vehicle sales, a sign of the pressure automakers are facing from shifting federal policies and rising costs. Adjusted earnings were 50 cents per share in the period, the company said Wednesday in a statement. Analysts had expected 54 cents on average in estimates compiled by Bloomberg. Revenue was $28.1 billion. For instant reaction and analysis, Bloomberg Businessweek hosts Carol Massar and T...

Oct 22, 202515 min

Netflix Shares Fall most Since 2022 as Tax Hit Spooks Investors

Watch Scarlet and Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF . Bloomberg Intelligence hosted by Paul Sweeney and Scarlet Fu -Geetha Ranganathan, Bloomberg Intelligence Analyst on US Media, recaps Netflix earnings. Netflix Inc. shares fell after a tax dispute with Brazil cut into third-quarter earnings and raised growth concerns among investors. -John Butler, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Telecom Analyst, discusses AT&T earnings. AT&T Inc. reported revenue that fell slightly sh...

Oct 22, 202526 min

Warner Bros. Weighs Sale Amid Interest From Several Parties

Watch Scarlet and Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF . Bloomberg Intelligence hosted by Paul Sweeney and Lisa Mateo *Broadcasting from Commonwealth Financial Network’s 2025 National Conference at Gaylord National Resort in Maryland* - Geetha Ranganathan, Bloomberg Intelligence Analyst on US Media, discusses Warner Bros. Discovery saying it has begun to consider various deal scenarios in light of “unsolicited interest” the media and entertainment conglomerate has received from ...

Oct 21, 202521 min

Apple Hits First Record of 2025 as iPhone Optimism Fuels Rebound

Watch Scarlet and Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF . Bloomberg Intelligence hosted by Paul Sweeney and Lisa Mateo *Broadcasting from Commonwealth Financial Network’s 2025 National Conference at Gaylord National Resort in Maryland* -Mandeep Singh, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Tech Industry, discusses the latest on Apple. Apple shares hit their first record of 2025 after Loop Capital upgraded the stock to buy from hold, citing positive iPhone demand trends. The recent strengt...

Oct 20, 202517 min

BI Weekend: US Banks, Domino’s, LVMH Earnings

Watch Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Hosts: Paul Sweeney and Scarlet Fu On this podcast: - Mandeep Singh, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Tech Industry Analyst, discusses OpenAI and Broadcom signing a 10-gigawatt pact for chips and networking. - Michael Halen, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Restaurant and Foodservice Analyst, discusses Domino's earnings. - Alison Williams, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Analyst, Global Banks and Asset Managers, discusses U.S bank earnings. - ...

Oct 17, 202539 min

Amex Earnings Top Estimates as Platinum Card Demand Surges

Watch Scarlet and Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF . Bloomberg Intelligence hosted by Paul Sweeney and Scarlet Fu - Ben Elliott, Bloomberg Intelligence Consumer Finance Analyst, discusses American Express earnings. American Express reported earnings that beat expectations after unveiling the long-anticipated Platinum credit card refresh last month. Initial demand for the revamped Platinum card exceeded the firm’s predictions, with US Platinum account acquisitions doubling fr...

Oct 17, 202519 min

Nestlé to Slash 16,000 Jobs as New CEO Speeds Up Turnaround

Watch Scarlet and Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF . Bloomberg Intelligence hosted by Paul Sweeney and Scarlet Fu -Duncan Fox, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Consumer Staples Analyst, discusses Nestle job cuts. Nestlé SA's new CEO Philipp Navratil announced plans to slash 16,000 jobs to build on a stronger-than-expected increase in quarterly sales. The job reductions will occur over the next two years and are part of Navratil's plan to increase Nestlé's target for cost saving...

Oct 16, 202524 min

BlackRock’s GIP Buys Aligned Data Centers in $40 Billion Bet

Watch Scarlet and Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF . Bloomberg Intelligence hosted by Paul Sweeney and Scarlet Fu -Caroline Hyde, BTech Co-Anchor, discusses some of the top tech stories of the day. Investors led by BlackRock Inc.'s Global Infrastructure Partners agreed to buy Aligned Data Centers in a $40 billion deal. The buyers are purchasing the company from Macquarie Asset Management, with MGX, Microsoft Corp., and Nvidia Corp. investing alongside GIP. -Deborah Aitken, B...

Oct 15, 202524 min

AMD Says Oracle Is Pledging Widespread Use of New AI Chips

Watch Scarlet and Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF . Bloomberg Intelligence hosted by Paul Sweeney and Scarlet Fu -Anurag Rana, Bloomberg Intelligence Technology Analyst, discusses Advanced Micro Devices saying Oracle will deploy a large batch of its forthcoming MI450 chips next year. Oracle will put 50,000 of the semiconductors in data center computers starting in the third quarter of 2026, according to a statement. -Steve Man, Bloomberg Intelligence Global Autos and Indust...

Oct 14, 202525 min

Open-AI, Broadcom Sign 10-Gigawatt Pact for Chips, Networking

Watch Scarlet and Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF . Bloomberg Intelligence hosted by Paul Sweeney and Scarlet Fu -Mandeep Singh, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Tech Industry Analyst, discusses OpenAI signing a multiyear agreement with Broadcom to collaborate on custom chips and networking equipment. The plan is to add 10 gigawatts’ worth of AI data center capacity, with the companies beginning to deploy racks of servers containing the gear in the second half of 2026. -Steve ...

Oct 13, 202518 min

BI Weekend: OpenAI, AMD Deal, New Verizon CEO

Watch Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Hosts: Paul Sweeney and Scarlet Fu On this podcast: - Herman Chan, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Analyst for US Regional Banks, discusses news that Fifth Third will purchase Comerica for $10.9 Billion in Stock. - John Butler, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Telecom Analyst, discusses Verizon naming Dan Schulman CEO. He’ll replace Hans Vestberg. - Ed Ludlow, BTech Co-Anchor, discusses OpenAI inking an AMD chips deal worth tens of billions...

Oct 10, 202538 min

Microsoft Forecasts Show Data Center Crunch Persisting Into 2026

Watch Scarlet and Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF . Bloomberg Intelligence hosted by Paul Sweeney and Scarlet Fu -Anurag Rana, Bloomberg Intelligence Technology Analyst, discusses why Microsoft's data-center crunch will continue for longer than the company has previously outlined, with many US data center regions experiencing shortages of physical space or servers. -Steve Man, Bloomberg Intelligence Global Autos and Industrials Research Analyst, discusses the latest on Stel...

Oct 10, 202517 min

Delta Sees Robust Demand Going Into 2026 Amid Premium Focus

Watch Scarlet and Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF . Bloomberg Intelligence hosted by Paul Sweeney and Scarlet Fu -Sid Philip, Bloomberg Chief Correspondent for Global Aviation, discusses Delta Airlines earnings. Delta Air Lines Inc. reported better-than-expected earnings for the third quarter, helped by leisure travelers and a rebound in corporate travel. -Kenneth Shea, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Consumer Products Analyst, discusses PepsiCo earnings. PepsiCo Inc. is work...

Oct 09, 202525 min

xAI to Raise $20 Billion After Nvidia and Others Boost Round

Watch Scarlet and Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF . Bloomberg Intelligence hosted by Paul Sweeney and Scarlet Fu -Ed Ludlow, BTech Co-Anchor, discusses news that Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup xAI is raising more financing than initially planned, tapping backers including Nvidia Corp. to lift its ongoing funding round to $20 billion. - Matthew Schettenhelm, Bloomberg Intelligence Media Litigation Analyst, discusses his research on why TV broadcasters likely won...

Oct 08, 202522 min

Dell Hikes Estimates for Next Four Years on Strong AI Demand

Watch Scarlet and Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF . Bloomberg Intelligence hosted by Paul Sweeney and Scarlet Fu - Ed Ludlow, BTech Co-Anchor, discusses Dell Technologies roughly doubling its growth estimates for sales and profit for the next two years, citing demand for artificial intelligence products. -Nathan Naidu, Bloomberg Intelligence Technology Research Analyst, discusses the Securities and Exchange Commission probing AppLovin's data-collection practices, according ...

Oct 07, 202521 min

OpenAI inks AMD Chips Deal Worth Tens of Billions of Dollars

Watch Scarlet and Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF . Bloomberg Intelligence hosted by Paul Sweeney and Scarlet Fu - Ed Ludlow, BTech Co-Anchor, discusses Advanced Micro Devices inking a deal with OpenAI to roll out artificial intelligence infrastructure in a pact the chipmaker said is expected to generate tens of billions of dollars in new revenue. - Herman Chan, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Analyst for US Regional Banks, discusses Fifth Third Bancorp agreeing to buy Comeri...

Oct 06, 202524 min

BI Weekend: Nike, Carnival Earnings, EA Sale

Watch Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Hosts: Paul Sweeney and Scarlet Fu On this podcast: - Poonam Goyal, Senior U.S. E-Commerce and Retail Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, recaps Nike earnings. - Geetha Ranganathan, Bloomberg Intelligence Analyst on US Media, discusses Spotify naming Alex Norström and Gustav Söderström Co-CEOs. - Nathan Naidu, Bloomberg Intelligence Technology Research Analyst, discusses EA agreeing to a sale in the largest leveraged buyout on record. -...

Oct 03, 202537 min

BlackRock Nears $40 Billion Data Center Deal in Bet on AI

Watch Scarlet and Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF . Bloomberg Intelligence hosted by Paul Sweeney and Scarlet Fu -Ed Ludlow, BTech Co-Anchor, discusses how BlackRock Inc.'s Global Infrastructure Partners is in advanced talks to acquire Aligned Data Centers, which could be valued at about $40 billion in a transaction. MGX, an AI investment company, is also involved in the talks and would invest independently as part of a transaction, with Mubadala having already invested in ...

Oct 03, 202523 min

OpenAI Valuation Soars to $500 Billion, Topping Musk’s Space X

Watch Scarlet and Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF . Bloomberg Intelligence hosted by Paul Sweeney and Scarlet Fu - Ed Ludlow, BTech Co-Anchor, discusses OpenAI completing a deal to help employees sell shares in the company at a $500 billion valuation, making it the world’s largest startup. Current and former OpenAI employees sold about $6.6 billion of stock to investors, boosting the US company’s price tag well past its previous $300 billion level. - Craig Trudell, Bloomber...

Oct 02, 202522 min

Nike’s Comeback Is Taking Shape as Sports Focus Pays Off

Watch Scarlet and Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF . Bloomberg Intelligence hosted by Paul Sweeney and Scarlet Fu -Poonam Goyal, Senior U.S. E-Commerce and Retail Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, discusses Nike earnings. Nike’s turnaround efforts are starting to pay off as the world’s largest sportswear company realigns the business around sports such as running and basketball. -Trevor Burgess, CEO of Neptune, discusses the company’s IPO beginning trading on 10/21/25. It’s...

Oct 01, 202517 min

CoreWeave Inks $14 Billion Meta Deal, Highlighting AI Demand

The episode delves into CoreWeave's strategic $14 billion deal to supply Meta Platforms with AI computing power, highlighting the demand for specialized AI infrastructure and CoreWeave's role as a "neo-cloud" provider. It also examines ExxonMobil's global job cuts, discussing the broader energy sector's challenges in managing costs amid market uncertainty and contrasting the outlook for oil versus natural gas. Finally, the discussion shifts to Spotify, analyzing founder Daniel Ek's transition to Executive Chairman, the company's growth strategy towards a billion users, its reliance on price increases, and efforts to diversify into owned content like podcasts to improve margins and leverage AI.

Sep 30, 202519 min

EA Agrees to $55 Billion Sale in Largest Leveraged Buyout on Record

Watch Scarlet and Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF . Bloomberg Intelligence hosted by Paul Sweeney and Scarlet Fu -Nathan Naidu, Bloomberg Intelligence Technology Research Analyst, discusses Electronic Arts agreeing to sell itself to Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund and private equity firms in a deal that values the company at about $55 billion. -Brian Egger, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Gaming and Lodging Analyst, discusses Carnival earnings. Carnival raised its full-y...

Sep 29, 202518 min

BI Weekend: Live Nation Suit, Micron Earnings, Kimmel Return

Watch Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Hosts: Paul Sweeney and Scarlet Fu On this podcast: - Jennifer Rie, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Litigation Analyst, discusses Live Nation being hit with an FTC ticket suit. - Jake Silverman, Bloomberg Intelligence Semiconductor Analyst, recaps Micron earnings. - Sam Fazeli, Bloomberg Intelligence, Director of Research for Global Industries and Senior Pharmaceuticals Analyst, discusses “Pfizer’ planning to buy Metsera for $4.9 billion...

Sep 26, 202537 min
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