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Intel gave a strong sales forecast for the current period, signaling that the struggling chipmaker is finally beginning to benefit from the giant build-out of artificial intelligence infrastructure. Revenue will be $13.8 billion to $14.8 billion in the quarter ending in June, the company said Thursday in a statement. Analysts, on average, estimated $13 billion, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. Earnings, excluding some items, will be about 20 cents a share, compared with a Wall Street prediction of 9 cents. The upbeat outlook suggests that Chief Executive Officer Lip-Bu Tan is making progress on a challenging comeback plan. After lining up major investments in Intel last year — helping to strengthen the company’s balance sheet — Thursday’s results suggest he’s now delivering on a promise to improve its operations. Intel shares rose 14% in extended trading. The stock had gained 81% this year before the results were released, closing at $66.78. For instant reaction and analysis, Bloomberg Businessweek Daily hosts Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec speak with: See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Watch Paul and Scarlet LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Bloomberg Intelligence hosted by Paul Sweeney and Scarlet Fu - Chris Palmeri, Bloomberg News Senior Editor and Entertainment Team Leade discusses the Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. shareholders voted overwhelmingly to approve a takeover by Paramount Skydance Corp., despite widespread opposition to the deal in Hollywood. -Lee Klaskow, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Transport, Logistics and Shipping Analyst joins to discuss - Union Pacific who reported adjusted earnings per share that beat estimates. Evercore ISI said expectations for the company’s results are likely to move higher as a result, even though it held guidance steady. - Paul Gulberg, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Equity Analyst discusses Blackstone Earnings. Blackstone reported a larger-than-expected jump in distributable earnings, boosted by a robust start to dealmaking before the war in Iran rattled investors. With US markets rising and AI ventures preparing to go public, President Jon Gray predicted the firm’s “best year ever” for stock listings. - George Ferguson, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Aerospace, Defense, & Airlines Analyst, joins to discuss American Airlines earnings. American Airlines lowered its full-year earnings target, saying it may end 2026 with a loss as the carrier absorbs $4 billion in additional fuel costs from the war in Iran. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tesla beat Wall Street’s profit expectations to start the year as the automaker said demand for its electric vehicles is rebounding around the globe, hinting at a possible recovery for its long-struggling automotive business. Adjusted earnings rose to 41 cents a share in the first quarter, the company said Wednesday in a statement, higher than the 34-cent average of analyst estimates compiled by Bloomberg. It’s the second straight quarter Tesla’s earnings have exceeded expectations. Tesla said it “saw continued growth in demand for our vehicles” in parts of Asia-Pacific and South America, along with a rebound in North America and the Europe-Middle East region. The surprisingly optimistic comments come several weeks after the automaker reported one of its worst quarters of auto sales in years. For instant reaction and analysis, Bloomberg Businessweek Daily hosts Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec speak with: See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 the Trump administration looking at a rescue package for Spirit Airlines that could give the US government the option to own as much as 90% of the carrier once it emerges from bankruptcy. - Ed Ludlow, Btech Co-Host joins to discuss how a small group of unauthorized users have accessed Anthropic PBC's new Mythos AI model, which the company says can enable dangerous cyberattacks. - John Butler, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Telecom Analyst discusses how Deutsche Telekom is discussing a potential combination with its American arm T-Mobile to create the world’s biggest phone company. He also discussed AT&T mixed first-quarter earnings report. - Ken Shea, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Consumer Products Analyst joins to discuss Philip Morris earnings. Philip Morris' profit rose more than expected in the first quarter on sales of smoke-free products including heated tobacco and nicotine pouches. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Donald Trump announced he was extending a ceasefire with Iran indefinitely a day before it was set to expire, even as plans for a fresh round of talks between the two countries fell apart. In a Truth Social post, Trump said Tuesday he would maintain a blockade over ships coming to and from Iran in the Strait of Hormuz. He said Pakistan, which had mediated between the two sides, asked for the US to hold off on fresh strikes and he was extending the ceasefire until Iran submits a new proposal “and discussions are concluded, one way or the other.” For instant reaction and analysis, Bloomberg Businessweek Daily hosts Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec speak with: See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apple named hardware chief John Ternus as the iPhone maker’s next leader, with Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook shifting to the role of executive chairman. Ternus, 50, will become CEO on Sept. 1, the company said in a statement Monday. The Apple veteran was head of hardware engineering since 2021 and has spent 25 years focused on product development at the iPhone maker. Bloomberg News previously reported that Ternus was Cook’s heir apparent. Ternus’s hardware engineering division will be taken over by longtime deputy Tom Marieb, according to a person with knowledge of the matter. He will report to newly named Chief Hardware Officer Johny Srouji. In that role, Srouji is gaining oversight of a newly combined hardware engineering and hardware technologies group. For instant reaction and analysis, Bloomberg Businessweek Daily hosts Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec speak with: See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Watch Paul and Scarlet LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Bloomberg Intelligence hosted by Paul Sweeney and Scarlet Fu - Liana Baker, Bloomberg News Managing Editor for Deals, discusses Honeywell agreeing to divest its productivity solutions and services business to Brady. Brady will pay $1.4 billion in cash for the business, which is expected to be completed in the second half of this year. - Scott Howe, CEO of LiveRamp discusses the role of data collaboration in AI, the shift toward more agentic marketing, and how organizations can evaluate their readiness. - Mike McGlone, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Commodity Strategist, joins to discuss the fluxation of oil over the last few days. Oil and natural gas prices jumped after renewed risks to energy flows via the Strait of Hormuz threatened to jeopardize much-anticipated peace talks between the US and Iran. - Uma Moriarity Senior Investment Strategist and Global Head of Sustainability at CenterSquare joins to discuss the state of commercial real estate. In a world of uncertainty, geopolitical risks, inflationary pressures, issues in the private credit space, real estate may be able to offer hard assets, inflation protection, portfolio components of both income and growth, and lower correlation to equities/other asset classes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Watch Scarlet and Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Bloomberg Intelligence hosted by Paul Sweeney and Scarlet Fu -Jake Bleiberg, Bloomberg News Cybersecurity reporter, on how the US government is preparing to make a version of Anthropic PBC’s powerful new artificial intelligence model available to major federal agencies -Mark Douglas, Mark Douglas, MNTN President and CEO, breaks down Netflix Earnings -Randall Williams, Bloomberg News sports reporter, on how LIV Golf, the upstart league that challenged the supremacy of the PGA Tour, might be losing its funding from Saudi Arabia - Jen Rie, Bloomberg Intelligence Antitrust analyst, on Live Nation losing it's antitrust case See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Netflix gave a forecast for the second quarter that fell short of analysts expectations, sending the shares down in extended trading. The streaming pioneer also announced that chairman and co-founder Reed Hastings is stepping down from the board after 29 years to pursue philanthropy and personal interests. Revenue rose 16% in the first three months of the year to $12.3 billion, compared with estimates for $12.2 billion, the company said in a statement on Thursday. Earnings per share for the quarter were $1.23 compared with estimates of 76 cents. For instant reaction and analysis, Bloomberg Businessweek Daily hosts Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec speak with: See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Watch Scarlet and Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Bloomberg Intelligence hosted by Paul Sweeney and Scarlet Fu - Ken Shea, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Consumer Products Analyst, to recap PepsiCo earnings. PepsiCo Inc. said it’s starting to see salty snack sales grow after the company cut prices earlier this year. The maker of Doritos and Lay’s said its strategy of slashing prices by up to 15% in some brands and reducing internal costs through layoffs and plant closures was starting to pay off. After years of declines, organic revenue in its North American foods division increased 1% and volume grew 2%, the company said in its first quarter earnings Thursday. - Siddharth Phillip, Bloomberg News Chief Correspondent for Global Aviation on Airline Issues, on Spirit Airlines at Risk of Liquidation. is at risk of being liquidated as rising jet fuel prices spurred by the US war with Iran further squeeze the bankrupt budget carrier’s finances, according to people familiar with the matter. Any decision by the company to potentially liquidate could come as soon as this week, said the people, who asked not to be named because the discussions are private. The situation is fluid as Spirit engages in ongoing talks with its creditors, and its plans could still change, they added. A Spirit spokesperson declined to comment. Representatives of creditor groups didn’t return calls seeking comment. -Herman Chan, Senior Analyst, US Banks for Bloomberg Intelligence, discusses U.S bank earnings. U.S. Bancorp posted first-quarter profit that beat estimates, as Chief Executive Officer Gunjan Kedia rounds out her first year leading the largest regional bank and boosting its stock. Net income of $1.84 billion surpassed the $1.78 billion consensus estimate from analysts. The bank also posted net revenue that was up 4.7% to $7.29 billion compared with a year earlier, helped by momentum in capital markets and investment services, according to a statement Thursday. - Matthew Griffin, Bloomberg Equities reporter on Madison Air Prices Biggest US Industrial IPO in Nearly 27 Years. Madison Air Solutions Corp. raised $2.23 billion in the biggest US listing of an industrial company in close to three decades. The Chicago-based provider of ventilation and filtration systems sold 82.7 million shares at $27 each after marketing them for $25 to $27, according to a statement Wednesday. The offering was multiple times oversubscribed, people familiar have said.The pricing gives the company a market value of $13.2 billion based on the number of outstanding shares listed in its filings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Watch Scarlet and Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Bloomberg Intelligence hosted by Paul Sweeney and Scarlet Fu -Mandeep Singh, Global Tech Research Head at Bloomberg Intelligence, discusses Anthropic. Anthropic PBC has received offers from investors for a new round of funding that could value the company at about $800 billion or higher. The offers would more than double the $350 billion pre-money valuation Anthropic attached to its $30 billion fundraising in February. Anthropic has so far resisted the offers, and it's not clear if the company will accept investors' terms or raise money at an $800 billion value. - Andrea Felsted, Bloomberg Opinion Columnist, discusses Hermès. Hermès shares tumbled as much as 14% as the disruption from the conflict in the Middle East dented the company’s sales growth. growth. Sales rose 5.6% at constant exchange rates in the first quarter, which was less than the 7.44% gain analysts had expected. -- Steve Man, Bloomberg Intelligence Global Autos and Industrials Research Analyst, discusses Stellantis. Stellantis NV is discussing reviving a partnership with Dongfeng Motor Corp. that would involve joint car production in Europe and China. The companies are in talks about giving Dongfeng access to underused Stellantis factories in Europe, with Dongfeng possibly making cars from selected Stellantis brands in China. -Herman Chan, Senior Analyst, US Banks for Bloomberg Intelligence, discusses U.S bank earnings. Bank of America Corp.'s stock-trading desk set a record, riding a wave of volatility that helped push the bank's earnings to the highest in nearly two decades. Morgan Stanley's stock traders had a record-breaking first quarter, with $5.15 billion from equity trading in the first three months of the year. PNC Financial Services Group Inc.'s $4.1 billion acquisition of FirstBank Holding Co. helped drive its revenue higher in the first quarter while impacting credit quality. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Amazon.com agreeing to acquire satellite operator Globalstar in a roughly $11.6 billion deal to expand the services of its satellite system. -- Sid Philip, Bloomberg Chief Correspondent for Global Aviation, discusses United Airlines Chief Executive Officer Scott Kirby floating a possible combination with American Airlines, which would face intense scrutiny due to antitrust concerns. - Craig Trudell, Bloomberg Global Autos Editor, discusses Lucid Group naming Silvio Napoli as its new chief executive officer and announced $750 million of fresh investment from its two biggest backers. -Herman Chan, Senior Analyst, US Banks for Bloomberg Intelligence, discusses U.S bank earnings. Wall Street banks reported at least $100 billion of exposure to private-credit firms, an industry with many investors on edge over credit quality and the growing impact of artificial intelligence. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Watch Scarlet and Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Bloomberg Intelligence hosted by Paul Sweeney and Scarlet Fu ***Broadcasting Live from the New Jersey Institute of Technology*** -- Bailey Lipschultz, Bloomberg News Senior Equities Reporter, discusses Bill Ackman kicking off formal marketing for the US initial public offering of his closed-end fund and his hedge fund. The IPO for Pershing Square USA Ltd. is expected to price on April 28, and could raise as much as $10 billion, according to a statement. -Neil Sipes, Bloomberg Intelligence Financials Analyst, discusses earnings from Goldman Sachs. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. shares fell after the bank reported a surprise drop in bond-trading revenue, with fixed-income, currency and commodities revenue of $4.01 billion for the first quarter. -Cassie Hallberg, CEO of NJIT-backed startup PureTrace Labs, discusses PureTrace Labs. The company is commercializing the technology of NJIT professor Hao Chen to dramatically speed PFAS testing turnaround and reduce cost. The technology is Paper Spray MS (PS-MS) and Desalting Paper Spray MS (DPS-MS) for rapid PFAS screening across water, soil, and packaging. (MS stands for mass spectrometry.) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Watch Scarlet and Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Bloomberg Intelligence hosted by Paul Sweeney and Alexandra Semenova -Katherine Chiglinsky, Bloomberg US Finance Team Leader, discusses Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Fed Chair Jay Powell summoning Wall Street leaders to an urgent meeting on concerns that the latest AI model from Anthropic PBC will usher in an era of greater cyber risk. - Poonam Goyal, Senior U.S. E-Commerce and Retail Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, discusses the latest on Nike’s recovery. According to Bloomberg Intelligence: Nike’s turnaround is taking longer than initially expected though it's coming into clearer focus, with momentum building in North America and a defined roadmap for China. -Steve Man, Bloomberg Intelligence Global Autos and Industrials Analyst, discusses how the auto industry is being impacted by the Iran war. According to Bloomberg Intelligence: The Iran war could add as much as $385 per vehicle in aluminum-related cost pressure, though that impact alone is manageable.EV makers such as Tesla, Rivian and Lucid face greater exposure than GM and Ford because battery electric vehicles use 50-75% more aluminum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Watch Scarlet and Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Bloomberg Intelligence hosted by Paul Sweeney and Isabelle Lee -Randall Williams, Bloomberg Business of Sports Reporter, discusses news that the US Justice Department has opened an investigation into whether the National Football League is engaging in anticompetitive tactics that drive up the cost for consumers of watching games. That’s according to a person familiar with the matter. The Wall Street Journal reported earlier on the opening of the investigation. -Geetha Ranganathan, Bloomberg Intelligence Analyst on US Media, discusses recent news of the DOJ’s NFL probe. She also discusses a recent report that Walt Disney is planning job cuts under its’ new CEO. -Anurag Rana, Bloomberg Intelligence Technology Analyst, discusses Amazon CEO Andy Jassy’s letter to shareholders. He also discusses CoreWeave striking a $21 billion deal to supply computing power to Meta Platforms through 2032. -Redd Brown, Bloomberg Consumer Reporter, discusses earnings from Constellation Brands. Constellation Brands projected slower-than-expected growth for its beer business this year, renewing concern that declines in alcohol consumption have yet to hit their floor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Watch Scarlet and Paul 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 Delta Airlines. Delta Air Lines expects to incur more than $2 billion in higher fuel costs through June because of the Iran war. The increase in fuel prices is forcing carriers to weigh how much of the higher expense they can pass on through fares without dampening bookings. -Mary Ross Gilbert, Bloomberg Intelligence, Senior Equity Analyst, Covering Retail, discusses earnings from Levi Strauss. Levi Strauss & Co. raised its projections for the year after reporting better-than-expected quarterly results, citing strong demand in all regions. -Max Chafkin, Bloomberg Businessweek Senior Reporter, discusses SpaceX’s planned IPO. Elon Musk is racing toward an initial public offering for SpaceX that could value it at around $2 trillion, despite the company's core business not changing much. Musk's attempt to capitalize on AI-related hype has led to a significant increase in SpaceX's valuation, with the company's revenue "approaching $20 billion" and its satellite internet service provider Starlink growing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire that’s expected to halt the American-Israeli military campaign in exchange for Tehran reopening the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump announced the agreement Tuesday on social media hours after Pakistan, a mediator in talks, implored the US leader to back off his deadline to unleash massive devastation on Iran if it did not meet his demands. The deal buys time for the two sides to reach a longer agreement to end the six-week-old war, which has killed thousands of people and sparked a global energy crisis. Trump said he had agreed “to suspend the bombing and attack of Iran for a period of two weeks” as long as Iran agrees to “the COMPLETE, IMMEDIATE, and SAFE OPENING of the Strait of Hormuz.” For instant reaction and analysis, Bloomberg Radio host Doug Krizner speaks with: Bloomberg State Department and Foreign Policy Reporter Eric Martin Bloomberg This Weekend co-host Christina Ruffini Bloomberg White House and Washington correspondent Jeff Mason Terry Haines, founder of Pangea Policy Daniel Byman, Director of the Warfare, Irregular Threats, and Terrorism Program at the Center See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

Watch Scarlet and Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Bloomberg Intelligence hosted by Paul Sweeney and Scarlet Fu -- Tim Craighead, Bloomberg Intelligence Global Chief Content Officer, discusses 10 companies to watch right now in 2Q. Bloomberg Intelligence analysts have identified the most interesting names from their group of high-confidence Focus Ideas. Spanning sectors and regions, each scenario outlines a catalyst in the next few months. - Youkyung Lee, Bloomberg Asia Stocks Reporter, discusses Micron Technology. Micron Technology is facing challenges in the stock market, with its shares down nearly 20% since hitting a high three weeks ago due to concerns about the memory sector and uncertainty in the broader market. -Anurag Rana, Bloomberg Intelligence Technology Analyst, discusses Apple and how the company could boost its AI standing with the revamp of its Siri virtual assistant in June. Anurag also discusses Oracle naming Hilary Maxson as CFO, effective April 6th. -Katherine Chiglinsky, Bloomberg US Finance Team Leader, discusses JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon’s letter to shareholders Monday, saying the US needs to “get stronger” in order to maintain its military and economic might. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.