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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.

  1. 4 HR AGO

    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
  2. 2 DAYS AGO

    Merck to Acquire Terns Pharmaceuticals in $6.7 Billion Deal

    Watch Scarlet and Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF.Bloomberg Intelligence hosted by Paul Sweeney and Scarlet Fu-Michelle Davis, Bloomberg News Senior Deals Reporter, discusses Merck agreeing to buy Terns Pharmacueticals for $6.7 billion, giving the company access to a promising new leukemia treatment. The acquisition is expected to close in the second quarter, with Merck paying $53 per share in cash for Terns, a 6% premium to its closing price on Tuesday.-Geetha Ranganathan, Bloomberg Intelligence Analyst on US Media, discusses the latest at Walt Disney and Netflix. Walt Disney Co. Chief Executive Officer Josh D’Amaro has seen two billion-dollar technology bets falter, with one of them unraveling entirely, just days into his new job. Separately, Netflix Inc.'s push into livestreaming mega events in Asia is set to accelerate, buoyed by hits from the World Baseball Classic to BTS's comeback show.-Diana Rosero Pena, Bloomberg Intelligence Consumer Staples Analyst, discusses Chewy earnings. Chewy forecast sales for the year that beat analyst estimates, suggesting the online pet retailer expects strong demand to more than make up for headwinds including inflation and tariff uncertainty.-Justin Pridon, VP, Consulting Services at Revenue Management Solutions, discusses restaurant trends from the BI Farm, Food & Fuel Conference. He talks about what restaurant menus reveal about where food demand is headed, why protein is winning, and how demand might change with rising gas prices.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    22 min
  3. 3 DAYS AGO

    Estée Lauder in Talks to Buy Puig to Create Beauty Giant

    Watch Scarlet and Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF.Bloomberg Intelligence hosted by Paul Sweeney and Scarlet Fu-Clara Hernanz Lizarraga, Bloomberg Companies Reporter, discusses Estée Lauder being in talks to buy Puig Brands, which would create a cosmetics giant with about $20 billion in annual sales. A takeover of Puig would give Estée Lauder well-known perfume and fashion brands such as Rabanne, Jean Paul Gaultier and Carolina Herrera.-Steve Man, Bloomberg Intelligence Global Autos and Industrials Research Analyst, discusses why a prolonged war with recession threatens a 15% drop in auto sales. According to Bloomberg Intelligence: a sustained spike in Brent crude oil above $100 a barrel favors automakers like Toyota, Tesla and Rivian due to their many hybrids and affordable battery electric vehicles.-Jennifer Rie, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Litigation Analyst, discusses Bloomberg Intelligence research on why Nexstar’s Tegna acquisition appears to be at risk of legal pause. Nexstar closed its purchase of Tegna on March 19 after being cleared by the FCC and Justice Department, yet the deal isn't free from risk due to lawsuits to unwind it by eight states and DirecTV.-Sam Fazeli, Bloomberg Intelligence, Director of Research for Global Industries and Senior Pharmaceuticals Analyst, discusses the latest in the biotech sector. Pfizer said its experimental Lyme disease vaccine was 73% effective against the tick-borne illness, a lackluster result as fewer-than-expected infections in the pivotal study made its potency hard to evaluate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    22 min
  4. 20 MAR

    FedEx Raises Profit Outlook on Network Overhaul

    Watch Scarlet and Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF.Bloomberg Intelligence hosted by Paul Sweeney and Scarlet Fu- Lee Klaskow, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Transport, Logistics and Shipping Analyst, joins to recap FedEx earnings. FedEx Corp. raised its full-year profit forecast, sending the courier’s shares up the most in 10 months and signaling the plan to restructure its delivery network is gaining traction despite economic volatility. - Diana Gomes, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Equity Analyst, joins to discuss the latest from Unilever. Unilever is in talks to sell its food business to McCormick & Co., with the food business having a potential equity value of as much as €29 billion. A sale would mark the biggest transaction in McCormick's history and transform Unilever into a major household and personal care company, ending its competition with Big Food rivals.- Jody Lurie, Bloomberg Intelligence Credit Analyst joins to discuss the latest on the cruise industry, Caesars, Six Flags, and other companies that have come under pressure. A potential take-private acquisition of Caesars by Tilman Fertitta shows rising risk for its bonds and those of others in leisure, gaming and related sectors, including Penn Entertainment, Norwegian Cruise Line, Hertz, Avis, United Parks and Six Flags.- Randall Williams, Bloomberg Business of Sports Reporter joins to discuss the start of March Madness and the latest from the WNBA. The WNBA and Women’s National Basketball Players Association reached a verbal agreement on the terms for a new collective bargaining agreement early Wednesday reported by ESPN.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    22 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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