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Apple Slides Most Since 2025 After Supply Shortages Hurt Outlook
Watch Paul and Scarlet LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Bloomberg Intelligence hosted by Paul Sweeney and Scarlet Fu --Gene Munster, Managing Partner at Deepwater Asset Management, joins to discuss Apple earnings and tech. Apple Inc. tumbled after component shortages weighed on the company’s sales forecast, signaling that industrywide supply constraints are taking a bigger toll than anticipated. -Vincent Piazza, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Equity Research Analyst, Oil & Gas, discusses Chevron earnings. ExxonMobil and Chevron plowed profits into debt reduction rather than huge buyback increases due to caution about the duration of war-driven price rallies. The biggest US oil companies more than doubled second-quarter net income due to global energy market disruptions stemming from conflicts in the Persian Gulf and Russia. -Randall Williams, Bloomberg Business of Sports Reporter, discusses the top business sports stories. UEFA approved a boycott of FIFA tournaments if President Gianni Infantino proceeds with his plans to sell stakes in a new commercial entity to investors. FIFA will proceed with plans to privatize its commercial business, despite threats from regional footballing organizations in Europe, Asia and North America that they could boycott the World Cup. Separately, Randall talks about his conversation with Washington Commanders President Mark Clouse. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Yesterday · 17 min - BI
Instant Reaction: Apple Slides After Supply Shortages Hurt Its Sales Forecast
Apple tumbled in late trading after component shortages weighed on the company’s sales forecast, signaling that industrywide supply constraints are taking a bigger toll than anticipated. Revenue will rise 9% to 11% in the fiscal fourth quarter, which runs through September, the company said on a post-earnings conference call Thursday. Analysts had estimated growth of more than 12%. For instant reaction and analysis, Bloomberg Businessweek Daily hosts Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec speak with: Ed Ludlow, Bloomberg Tech co-host Anurag Rana, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Technology Analyst Mark Gurman, Bloomberg News Managing Editor for Global Consumer Tech See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Thursday · 10 min - BI
Instant Reaction: Amazon Reports Cloud Sales Growth for Fifth Straight Quarter
Amazon.com reported cloud-computing revenue that beat analyst estimates, with booming demand for artificial intelligence services accelerating sales for the fifth straight quarter. Revenue jumped 37% to $42.2 billion at Amazon Web Services, which generates about a fifth of the company’s revenue and most of its operating profit, the company said Thursday in a statement. It was the fastest pace of growth since the fourth quarter of 2021. Analysts, on average, forecast sales of $40.6 billion, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. For instant reaction and analysis, Bloomberg Businessweek Daily hosts Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec speak with: Ed Ludlow, Bloomberg Tech co-host Poonam Goyal, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Analyst for E-Commerce and Athleisure Anurag Rana, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Technology Analyst See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Thursday · 18 min - BI
UEFA Votes to Boycott World Cup in Protest to FIFA Selloff
Watch Paul and Scarlet LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Bloomberg Intelligence hosted by Paul Sweeney and Scarlet Fu -Randall Williams, Bloomberg Business of Sports Reporter, discusses UEFA’s 55 member nations resolving to boycott FIFA tournaments if President Gianni Infantino proceeds with plans to sell World Cup stakes to private investors. UEFA said in a statement that “The World Cup cannot be treated as an investment product,” and that no UEFA national teams will participate in any FIFA competition for so long as these proposals remain alive. - David Kirkpatrick, Founder of Techonomy, recaps tech earnings. Meta Platforms Inc. gave a disappointing quarterly revenue forecast, stepping up pressure on Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg to allay investor concerns that the company isn’t swiftly benefiting from its massive outlay on artificial intelligence. Separately, Microsoft shares soared after the company reported the fastest cloud growth in four years, with Azure cloud revenue rising 43% during the fiscal fourth quarter. -Shiv Verma, Robinhood Chief Financial Officer, discusses Robinhood earnings. Robinhood's July trading activity tracking near 2Q's record average supports early 3Q durability of elevated retail engagement across equities, options and prediction markets. -Redd Brown, Bloomberg Consumer Reporter, discusses earnings from Starbucks and Chipotle. Starbucks and Chipotle Mexican Grill raised their guidance after stronger-than-expected quarters, with sales bolstered by new menu items and revamped loyalty programs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Thursday · 23 min - BI
Earnings Roundup: Meta, Microsoft & Qualcomm
Listen for instant reaction and analysis of megacap tech earnings from Meta, Microsoft and Qualcomm. Meta Platforms gave a disappointing revenue forecast for the current quarter, intensifying investor concerns about the social media giant’s unprecedented spending on artificial intelligence and sending shares lower afterhours. Microsoft’s cloud unit grew at the fastest pace in four years, suggesting that the company’s computing infrastructure and artificial intelligence services continue to make inroads with businesses. Shares of Microsoft rose in extended trading. Qualcomm, the largest maker of smartphone processors, gave a weak profit forecast for the current quarter, signaling that component shortages and rising costs are taking a toll on its main market. The company’s stock fell afterhours. To break down all of this, Bloomberg Businessweek Daily hosts Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec speak with: Ed Ludlow, Host, Bloomberg Tech Mandeep Singh, Global Head of Technology Research, Bloomberg Intelligence See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wednesday · 17 min - BI
Ford Shares Climb as Profit-Rich SUVs Drive Outlook Higher
Watch Paul and Scarlet LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Bloomberg Intelligence hosted by Paul Sweeney and Scarlet Fu -Craig Trudell, Bloomberg Managing Editor of Global Business Coverage, recaps Ford earnings. Ford Motor raised its profit outlook for the second time this year as consumers continue to buy the automaker’s high-margin sport-utility vehicles. The company's quarterly earnings were better than expected, and it now expects to earn as much as $11 billion before interest and taxes this year, up from its prior forecast. -Diksha Gera, Bloomberg Intelligence Global Fintech and Payments Analyst, recaps Visa earnings. Visa reported a fiscal third-quarter profit that beat Wall Street estimates, with adjusted net income rising 8% from a year earlier to $6.3 billion. The company will eliminate roughly 2,600 jobs, affecting about 7% of the workforce, as part of an effort to operate more efficiently and focus on its biggest opportunities for growth. -Andrea Felsted, Bloomberg Opinion Columnist, discusses earnings from Hermes and Kering. Shares of Hermès International and Kering diverged by a record margin on Wednesday, marking a dramatic reversal in fortunes for the two luxury goods makers. Hermès shares slumped by as much as 11% to the lowest level since January 2023, after the company's Chief Financial Officer said product price hikes for 2027 would be smaller than this year. -Poonam Goyal, Senior U.S. E-Commerce and Retail Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, discusses why Nike and Adidas World Cup sales can last beyond the event. According to Bloomberg Intelligence: Nike and Adidas can turn World Cup kit dominance into post-tournament soccer gains, with Adidas' €1.5 billion in event sales, topping its initial €1 billion expectation, and the Spain-Argentina final all-Adidas matchup reinforcing demand. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wednesday · 20 min - BI
Boeing Beats on Cash Flow, Books New Charge on Air Force One
Watch Paul and Scarlet LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Bloomberg Intelligence hosted by Paul Sweeney and Scarlet Fu -George Ferguson, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Aerospace, Defense, & Airlines Analyst, discusses earnings from Boeing and JetBlue. Boeing Co. generated better-than-expected cash flow in the second quarter on continued strong demand for its aircraft. JetBlue Airways Corp. shares rose 5% after it reaffirmed its full-year outlook and said it will reach positive cash flow next year, as strong demand helped offset high fuel prices tied to the Iran war. --Thomas Black, Bloomberg Opinion Columnist, discusses UPS earnings. United Parcel Service Inc. shares fell after its outlook for volume and profit margins underwhelmed investors, with average US daily package volume expected to decline in the mid-single digits in the third quarter. -Ken Shea, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Consumer Products Analyst, discusses earnings from Coca Cola. Coca-Cola Co. raised its full-year outlook, bolstered by demand last quarter while it served as a major sponsor of the FIFA World Cup. The company now sees organic sales growth of 5%, and raised its forecast for earnings-per-share growth to as much as 8%. -Diksha Gera, Bloomberg Intelligence Global Fintech and Payments Analyst, discusses earnings from PayPal. PayPal Holdings Inc. would “carefully consider” opportunities to create greater value for shareholders if they arise, Chief Executive Officer Enrique Lores said. The company's shares rose 3.6% to $58.08, giving the company a market value of $51 billion, after Lores' remarks on a conference call with analysts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tuesday · 21 min - BI
Nvidia’s $750 Billion in Deals Reignite Circular AI Fears
Watch Paul and Scarlet LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Bloomberg Intelligence hosted by Paul Sweeney and Scarlet Fu - Ed Ludlow, Bloomberg Tech Anchor, discusses Nvidia working on AI deals worth more than $750 billion, including a partnership with SK Group to do more than $500 billion in business. Nvidia is in talks to backstop as much as $250 billion to help OpenAI lease computing power from a US data center project and finance $350 billion of OpenAI's purchases of its chips. Separately, CXMT Corp. surged 466% in its Shanghai trading debut to become China’s largest onshore-listed company, valued at about 3.3 trillion yuan. - Laura Martin, Senior Analyst at Needham & Company, discusses her note about Meta’s Culture and the high costs of attracting and keeping top talent. According to Needham: looking across all 12 large cap stocks, META is ranked worst (lowest) in terms of Culture and Values by its employees, according to the most recent Glassdoor ratings. - Shawn Donnan, Bloomberg News Senior Economics Writer, discusses the Bloomberg Big Take story: ”America’s Tin Can Industry Buckles Under Trump’s Steel Tariffs.” The price of tin cans in the US soaring offers a cautionary tale on the costs and unfulfilled promises of President Trump's tariffs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday · 16 min - BI
Special Edition: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang on Investing in South Korea
In this special bonus episode, Bloomberg Tech’s Ed Ludlow sits down with Nvidia President and CEO Jensen Huang for an exclusive interview. In their conversation, Huang says “this is the golden ages for Korea” after teaming up with SK Group to build more than 2 gigawatts of AI data centers on the Korean Peninsula. “Their semiconductor business is booming. Their industrial business is booming. You know, this is a country that has the ability to help the world build out the AI infrastructure.” Huang speaks to Ludlow after the CEO’s appearance at a Korean AI Summit and meeting with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung. Listen for their full conversation on Nvidia’s investment in South Korea and the latest in the AI space. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 25 · 14 min - BI
Bloomberg Money: Inflation Angst Returns & Micron Millionaires
Bloomberg Money takes the pulse of your financial life, powered by the reporting of our global newsroom. Today’s guests are: Ed Yardeni, president of Yardeni Research & Tricia Scarlata, executive director and head of education savings at JP Morgan Asset Management See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 25 · 42 min - BI
Amex Expenses Surge 12% as Marketing Costs for Cards Rise
Watch Paul and Scarlet LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Bloomberg Intelligence hosted by Scarlet Fu and Alexis Christoforous -Ben Elliott, Bloomberg Intelligence Consumer Finance Analyst, discusses earnings from American Express. American Express Co. said second-quarter expenses surged 12% as it spent more on marketing to attract and retain premium cardholders. Chief Financial Officer Christophe Le Caillec anticipates marketing expenses to be up around 10% in the second half of 2026 from the same period a year earlier. -Kunjan Sobhani, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Semiconductor Analyst, discusses Intel earnings. Intel Corp.'s quarterly report beat Wall Street estimates, but a major question remains about when the company will secure outside customers for its factories. Intel has been trying to transform itself into a foundry, but major customers for that operation have yet to materialize, with a signed external foundry customer not yet arriving. -Dan Ives, Partner and Senior Managing Director, Analyst at Yorkville Ives & Co, discusses Intel earnings and the latest in the tech space. -Geetha Ranganathan, Bloomberg Intelligence Analyst on US Media, discusses earnings from Charter Communications. Charter Communications shares fell after the cable company reported second-quarter results that missed expectations on key metrics, including adjusted Ebitda and free cash flow. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 24 · 23 min - BI
Tesla Plunges Most in a Year on Investor Angst Over AI Spending
Watch Paul and Scarlet LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Bloomberg Intelligence hosted by Paul Sweeney and Scarlet Fu -Kevin Tynan, Director of Research at The Presidio Group, recaps Tesla earnings. Tesla shares tumbled after disappointing quarterly results raised questions about Elon Musk’s plan to refocus the electric vehicle maker on artificial intelligence and robots. Profit fell short of Wall Street’s estimates for the period as spending on ambitious initiatives surged to $5.8 billion, resulting in Tesla’s first cash burn in two years. -Mandeep Singh, Global Head of Tech Research for Bloomberg Intelligence, recaps Alphabet earnings. Alphabet raised its capital spending forecast to a range of $195 billion to $205 billion this year, up from a previous forecast of $190 billion. The company's quarterly cash flow was negative for the first time since going public, with negative free cash flow of $5.9 billion in the period, and its cloud revenue totaled $24.77 billion, up 82% from a year earlier. -Geetha Ranganathan, Bloomberg Intelligence Analyst on US Media, discusses Comcast earnings. Comcast reported ongoing losses of cable-TV and broadband customers as it prepares to spin out its film and TV business. The company's media division was the clear bright spot in the second quarter, providing a plethora of must-see events that helped boost revenue by 25%. -Madison Muller, Bloomberg News Health Reporter, discusses Eli Lilly’s obesity shot clearing another hurdle. Eli Lilly & Co.'s next-generation weight-loss shot retatrutide didn't increase overall heart risk in a new study, helping dispel concerns over its potential. The company plans to file for US Food and Drug Administration approval early next year, later than investors hoped, due to the complexity of the approval pathway. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 23 · 20 min - BI
AT&T Reports Greater-than-Expected Mobile Subscriber Gains
Watch Paul and Scarlet LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Bloomberg Intelligence hosted by Paul Sweeney and Scarlet Fu - Kelcee Griffis, Bloomberg Telecom Reporter, discusses AT&T earnings. AT&T added 432,000 monthly wireless phone subscribers in the second quarter, better than the 325,264 that Wall Street had projected. The company reported revenue of $31.6 billion, up 2.3% from a year ago, and adjusted earnings per share of 65 cents, surpassing expectations of 59 cents. - Woo Jin Ho, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Hardware and Networking Analyst, discusses Super Micro Computer. Super Micro Computer shares rose as much as 25% after the server maker issued preliminary results saying its backlog hit a record on new orders in the quarter of more than $60 billion. - Ken Shea, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Consumer Products Analyst, discusses earnings from Philip Morris. Philip Morris International shares hit a record after reporting a boost in demand for its smoke-free products. Shipments of smoke-free products rose in the second quarter, mainly driven by its IQOS heated tobacco devices, and net revenue rose on an organic basis. - Gautam Mukunda, Lecturer at Yale School of Management and Bloomberg Opinion contributor, discusses his Opinion column: “Regulate AI like We Do the Airline Industry.” The heads of America's leading artificial intelligence companies agree that the AI frontier needs regulation due to the potential risks from biological weapons. The release of Kimi K3, an open-weight model by a Chinese company, highlights the need for regulation, as advanced AI capability is becoming widely available. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 22 · 21 min - BI
GM Boosts 2026 Outlook on Premium Pricing for Big Trucks
Watch Paul and Scarlet LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Bloomberg Intelligence hosted by Paul Sweeney and Scarlet Fu -David Welch, Bloomberg Detroit Bureau Chief, discusses GM earnings. General Motors raised its full-year profit forecast by another $500 million after beating second-quarter earnings estimates, powered by stronger margins on its largest vehicles and lower tariff costs. The company now expects its earnings before interest and taxes of as much as $16 billion this year, and Chief Executive Officer Mary Barra said she sees that positive momentum continuing into next year. -Chris Palmeri, Bloomberg News Senior Editor and Entertainment Team Leader, discusses a federal judge temporarily pausing Paramount Skydance Corp.’s takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery Inc., saying it “likely” violates antitrust law. The judge ordered the companies to hold off on consummating the deal for 14 days and scheduled an Aug. 3 hearing on whether to extend the hold for longer. A group of states sued Paramount Skydance Corp. seeking to block its bid to buy Warner Bros. Discovery Inc., alleging the deal would leave viewers with higher prices and fewer choices for movies and television. -Scott Rechler, CEO and Chairman at RXR, discusses the state of commercial real estate. He discusses the NYC office market, the rise of AI, NYC’s competitiveness, and how RXR is capitalizing in the NYC market and across the country. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 21 · 18 min - BI
Moonshot Plans IPO in Six Months After China AI Breakthrough
Watch Paul and Scarlet LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Bloomberg Intelligence hosted by Paul Sweeney and Scarlet Fu -Bailey Lipschultz, Bloomberg News Senior Equities Reporter, discusses Moonshot AI telling investors it's preparing to list in as early as six months, seeking to tap capital markets after its latest model upended industry perceptions of China's artificial intelligence capabilities. -Seema Shah, Vice President of Research and Insights at Sensor Tower, discusses DeepSeek preparing for a IPO. DeepSeek has begun preparations for an initial public offering and may file as soon as this year, setting the stage for what could be a landmark debut for the country’s technology industry. -Surabhi Gupta, Chief Technology Officer of Klaviyo (NYSE: KVYO,) discusses AI. Generative AI is reshaping how companies build software and engage customers, and Klaviyo is putting that technology at the heart of its B2C CRM platform. Surabhi joins to discuss what that transformation looks like in practice. - Lindsay Dutch, Bloomberg Intelligence Consumer Hardlines Senior Analyst, discusses Bloomberg Intelligence’s latest beauty survey. According to BI: Gen Z stands out in the June beauty survey, with signs of strengthening demand and possibly expanding baskets for the cohort in 2H, in contrast to broader survey results. These young shoppers skew to using a lot of product and favor specialty retailers Ulta Beauty and Sephora rather than the dominant mass channels, likely reflecting unique, on-trend assortments and preference to shop in-store. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 20 · 21 min - BI
Bloomberg Money: The Opportunity Cost of Cautious Investing
Bloomberg Money takes the pulse of your financial life, powered by the reporting of our global newsroom. Today's guests are: Hudson Bay Capital Senior Economic Strategist Nouriel Roubini and Goldman Sachs Chief Credit Strategist Amanda Lynam. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 18 · 40 min - BI
Chip Stocks Sink Into Bear Market Territory as AI Rally Fizzles
Watch Paul and Scarlet LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Bloomberg Intelligence hosted by Scarlet Fu, Isabelle Lee, and Charlie Pellett -Mandeep Singh, Global Head of Tech Research for Bloomberg Intelligence, discusses tech. Moonshot's new Kimi K3 model rivals the strongest offerings from OpenAI and Anthropic PBC, sparking concerns about the industry's spending spree. The launch of Kimi K3 led to a decline in AI and semiconductor stocks, with Bloomberg's Asian semiconductor index sliding more than 6% and Nasdaq 100 futures falling 2%. -Mark Gurman, Bloomberg News Managing Editor for Global Consumer Tech, discusses Apple. Apple Inc. is again the biggest company in the world after wresting the title from Nvidia Corp. Apple's stock climbed 0.4%, putting its valuation at $4.9 trillion, while Nvidia shares sank 3.7% to bring the chipmaker’s market capitalization down to $4.8 trillion. -Geetha Ranganathan, Bloomberg Intelligence Analyst on US Media, discusses Netflix earnings. Netflix Inc. shares fell after the company forecast a second consecutive quarter of slowing sales growth, contributing to investor anxiety about the streaming giant’s future. The company projected revenue of $12.9 billion in the current quarter and earnings of 82 cents a share, both a little shy of analysts’ expectations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 17 · 18 min - BI
Lilly Strikes $3.8 Billion Deal for Psychedelic Drugmaker
Watch Paul and Scarlet LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Bloomberg Intelligence hosted by Paul Sweeney and Scarlet Fu -Sam Fazeli, Bloomberg Intelligence, Director of Research: Healthcare, Defence, Industrials & Auto, discusses the latest in the biotech sector. Eli Lilly & Co. agreed to buy AtaiBeckley Inc. for as much as $3.8 billion, underscoring growing interest from large drugmakers in psychedelic medicine. Separately, Merck & Co. won US regulatory approval of a pill called Lipfendra to reduce LDL cholesterol. -Matt Henriksson, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Equity Analyst, discusses earnings from Abbott Laboratories. Abbott Laboratories raised its 2026 profit guidance after a stronger-than-expected second quarter driven by improved performance across most of its business lines. The company now expects adjusted earnings to fall between $5.45 to $5.60 a share this year, and shares rose 14% after the announcement. -Mandeep Singh, Global Head of Tech Research for Bloomberg Intelligence, discusses Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. raising its spending and revenue projections for the year, reflecting confidence that growth in demand for chips and data centers will extend into 2027 and beyond. Separately, Uber Technologies Inc. has agreed to buy Delivery Hero SE in a deal that values the German food-delivery company at $14.8 billion and expands the US firm’s global operations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 16 · 16 min - BI
Morgan Stanley Joins Wall Street Rivals’ Stock-Trading Boon
Watch Paul and Scarlet LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Bloomberg Intelligence hosted by Paul Sweeney and Scarlet Fu -Neil Sipes, Bloomberg Intelligence U.S Financials Analyst, discusses earnings from Morgan Stanley and BlackRock. Morgan Stanley's stock traders set another quarterly record, with $6.3 billion from equity trading, a 69% jump from its previous all-time high. The firm pulled in $148.1 billion in net new assets in its wealth-management business, with over half related to IPOs, and net revenue at the wealth business was $8.86 billion. BlackRock Inc.'s revenue jumped and the firm's assets hit a record $15.3 trillion, with the company taking in $192 billion across its business in the second quarter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 15 · 5 min