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David Joyce, Seaport Research Partners senior analyst, says Netflix's full-year forecast reinforces that the company is still a growth stock, despite giving a forecast for the second quarter that fell short of analysts expectations. He speaks on "Bloomberg The Close."

Ariel Investments has been expanding its private markets platform through Ariel Alternatives and has jumped into the world of investing in women's sports. Company Chair and co-CEO John Rogers speaks with "Bloomberg The Close" about the decision and also weighs in on the political implications of the difficult economic reality caused by the US-Iran war.

Jill Wyant, president and CEO of Madison Air, talks about the company's IPO and the growing opportunity in data center infrastructure, including the buildout of Terafabs. The provider of ventilation and filtration systems raised $2.23 billion. Wyant speaks with Ed Ludlow on "Bloomberg Tech."

Comprehensive cross-platform coverage of the U.S. market close on Bloomberg Television, Bloomberg Radio, and YouTube with Romaine Bostick, Katie Greifeld, Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec.

PNC Financial Services Group CEO Bill Demchak says he hasn't seen a slowdown in US consumer spending yet. Speaking on "Bloomberg The Close," Demchak also comments on the recent concerns about private credit, the state of commercial real estate and PNC's growth strategy.

The Bank of Israel is likely to upgrade its growth projection for 2026 given the ceasefire in Iran and a new deal to end hostilities in Lebanon, says central bank Governor Amir Yaron. He speaks to Bloomberg's Lisa Abramowicz on the sidelines of the IMF Spring Meetings in Washington.

Charles Schwab Corp. is likely to launch prediction markets linked to financial events as competitors including Robinhood Markets Inc. expand their presence in the space. Schwab is "taking a hard look" at prediction markets, Chief Executive Officer Rick Wurster said on a conference call Thursday, but would stay away from allowing customers to place wagers on sports or pop culture given the firm's focus on building clients' long-term wealth. Schwab's CEO Rick Wurster joined Bloomberg Businessweek Daily to discuss.

President Donald Trump says the Naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is "doing very well." He says a new deal could give the US "free oil." He speaks to reporters at the White House.

Slash Financial recently raised $100 million to expand its hyper-tailored banking services into new global markets and industries. With $300 million in ARR, Slash is using AI agents to automate back-office tasks like document parsing and dispute processing. Co-founder and CEO Victor Cardenas speaks with Caroline Hyde and Ed Ludlow on "Bloomberg Tech."

OpenAI is doubling down on security with the rollout of GPT-5.4 "Cyber," aiming to solve the trust and governance issues currently slowing enterprise adoption. Erica Brescia, managing director at Redpoint Ventures and OpenAI backer, speaks with Caroline Hyde and Ed Ludlow on "Bloomberg Tech."

President Donald Trump says talks between Israel and Lebanon may happen over the next week or two. He speaks with reporters at the White House.

Kirsten Vangsness, actress and writer, joins Scarlet Fu on "Bloomberg Markets." More than 3,000 Hollywood actors, directors and screenwriters have penned a letter opposing the $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery by Paramount Skydance Corp., citing concerns about job losses and higher costs with fewer choices for consumers.