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  1. 5 HR AGO

    Ackman Pitches $65 Billion UMG Deal to Move Listing to US

    Watch Scarlet and Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF.Bloomberg Intelligence hosted by Paul Sweeney, Emily Graffeo, and Alexis Christoforous-Matthew Bloxham, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior and Tech Analyst, discusses Bill Ackman's investment firm Pershing Square Capital Management pitching a deal to combine Universal Music Group with an acquisition vehicle publicly traded in the US.-Mandeep Singh, Global Tech Research Head at Bloomberg Intelligence, discusses the latest on Broadcom. Anthropic confirmed plans to work with Broadcom and Google to power its operations.-Sam Fazeli, Bloomberg Intelligence, Director of Research for Global Industries and Senior Pharmaceuticals Analyst, discusses the latest in the biotech sector. Gilead Sciences agreed to buy private German biotech Tubulis GmbH in a deal worth up to $5 billion to boost its portfolio in cancer drug development.  Novo Nordisk will price its new high-dose Wegovy shot at $399 a month for cash-pay patients, undercutting the cost of most doses of rival Eli Lilly & Co.’s Zepbound. -Lloyd Arnold, BNEF Data Center Reporter, discusses data centers. The digital infrastructure boom is continuing apace despite jitters in equity markets and fears of a “bubble”. The capital expenditure of the 14 largest publicly owned data center operators globally is seen close to $750 billion this year against a little less than $450 billion last year.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    26 min
  2. 5 DAYS AGO

    Tesla’s EV Sales Miss Expectations Again in Deepening Slump

    Watch Scarlet and Paul 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 Tesla sales. Tesla Inc. posted one of its worst sales quarters in years, missing Wall Street’s expectations, as the carmaker struggles to turn around its core business and navigate an increasingly challenged electric-vehicle market.Separately, Stellantis is discussing options for building electric vehicles in Canada with its Chinese partner, Zhejiang Leapmotor Technology Co. The talks are in an early stage and focused on an idled Stellantis assembly plant in Brampton, Ontario, with the possibility of building cars in partnership with Leapmotor.- Brody Ford, Bloomberg Technology Reporter, discusses the Bloomberg Big Take story “Microsoft CFO’s AI Spending Runs Up Against Tech Bubble Fears.”Description:Microsoft Chief Financial Officer Amy Hood must decide how much to spend on artificial intelligence without starving other parts of the company or alarming Wall Street. In this executive profile, Bloomberg exclusively reports that Hood made the call to pause data center construction last year, a controversial decision some say left the company without enough computing power for its AI services.- Robert Schiffman, Senior Tech Credit Analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, discusses how Intel’s turnaround is advancing as spending is cut.According to Bloomberg Intelligence: Intel's new CEO is stabilizing the company's credit profile, refocusing core-product franchises and cutting costs. It's still a work in progress, but reductions in operating expenses and capital spending are paying off, enabling Intel to buy back a $14.2 billion stake in its Ireland fabrication joint venture without jeopardizing its investment grade profile. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    17 min
  3. 31 MAR

    Unilever Food Arm to Join McCormick in $44.8 Billion Deal

    Watch Scarlet and Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF.Bloomberg Intelligence hosted by Paul Sweeney and Scarlet Fu-Diana Gomes, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Equity Analyst, discusses Unilever agreeing to combine its food business with McCormick & Co. in a $44.8 billion deal that will create a global seasonings, sauces and condiments company. Under the agreement, McCormick will pay $15.7 billion in cash and the equivalent of $29.1 billion in shares for most of Unilever’s food business, leaving Unilever with 65% of the combined entity.-Sam Fazeli, Bloomberg Intelligence, Director of Research for Global Industries and Senior Pharmaceuticals Analyst, discusses the latest M&A in the biotech sector. Eli Lilly & Co. agreed to buy Centessa Pharmaceuticals Plc in a deal worth up to $7.8 billion to bulk up its treatment pipeline for other conditions.Biogen Inc. has agreed to acquire Apellis Pharmaceuticals Inc. for $5.6 billion, expanding its treatments in immunology and rare diseases.-Mandeep Singh, Global Tech Research Head at Bloomberg Intelligence, discusses Nvidia taking a $2 billion stake in Marvell Technology. It is opening up its system to allow Marvell to integrate custom artificial intelligence chips and networking equipment on the platform.-Hannah Levitt, Bloomberg Senior Finance Reporter, discusses JPMorgan Chase announcing the "American Dream Initiative" to expand economic opportunity in local communities across the country, spanning six focus areas including small businesses, housing and financial health. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    22 min
  4. 27 MAR

    Carnival Cuts Profit Outlook as Iran War Pushes Up Fuel Cost

    Watch Scarlet and Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF.Bloomberg Intelligence hosted by Paul Sweeney and Scarlet Fu- Brian Egger, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Gaming and Lodging Analyst, discusses Carnival earnings. Carnival cut its full-year profit outlook as surging crude prices are driving up fuel costs.The Miami-based cruise operator now sees full-year earnings of about $2.21 per share, adjusted for some items. That’s down from a December forecast of about $2.48 and below analysts’ estimates of $2.35.- Matthew Schettenhelm, Bloomberg Intelligence Media Litigation Analyst, discusses Meta and Alphabet being found liable in a social media addiction trial.According to Bloomberg Intelligence: Though social-media addiction litigation will -- barring a global pact -- generate a barrage of bad headlines for Meta, Alphabet, and other social-media companies this year, it doubts direct material business impacts for the deep-pocketed companies.-- George Ferguson, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Aerospace, Defense, & Airlines Analyst, discusses JetBlue and the latest airlines news. According to Bloomberg Intelligence: JetBlue considering options including a sale, as reported by Semafor, highlights risks for low-cost carriers squeezed by weak leisure pricing and surging fuel costs, though finding a suitor may be difficult, with Alaska Air appearing the most logical. United could have interest, as shown by recent codeshare and loyalty-program partnerships, but a combination with a large US carrier would likely face antitrust pushback.- Randall Williams, Bloomberg Business of Sports Reporter, discusses the top business sports stories. NBA owners voted to explore adding franchises in Las Vegas and Seattle, which would mark the league’s first expansion in two decades.  The commissioner said that the market will determine the value of the team, and that he anticipates robust interest, with the league potentially netting $7 billion to $10 billion for each franchise. He also discusses Major League Baseball and the possibility of a work stoppage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    23 min

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Listen for investment news and in-depth company research. 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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