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BMW 7 Series Makes Its Debut

BMW is unveiling its bold new 7 Series,  blending striking design with cutting-edge tech and multiple powertrain options including fully electric. BMW of North America CEO Sebastian Mackensen joined Bloomberg's Matt Miller to talk about why flexibility, luxury customization, and global appeal are key as EV demand grows, but gas engines still dominate.

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A Private Equity Reset

Private equity is entering a new era according to Mark Sotir, the President of  Equity Group Investments, He joins Bloomberg Open Interest to break down why founders are rushing for stability, how AI is boosting productivity, not replacing jobs, and why rising interest rates and competition are making it harder than ever to generate returns.

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Avis Surge Crushes Short Sellers

Avis shares tripled in two weeks, crushing short sellers with $2.5 billion in losses. But bears are doubling down short interest now near a decade high at 58%. Analysts question the rally's fundamentals, warning the surge looks like a short squeeze, not real growth. Bloomberg's Jordan Fitzgerald joined Bloomberg Open Interest with details.

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United CEO Won't Comment on Possible Merger With American Airlines

Scott Kirby, the chief executive officer of United Airlines Holdings Inc., said he wouldn't comment when asked if his company would be buying American Airlines. Kirby did say he is focused on leveling the playing field with foreign airlines and building a "great global airline that all US citizens can be proud of." He speaks with Bloomberg's Lisa Abramowicz from the company headquarters in Chicago.

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UK Inflation Accelerates on Higher Petrol Costs

UK inflation accelerated in March, as a surge in energy costs triggered by the Iran war started to hit consumers in the pocket. The consumer prices index rose 3.3% from a year earlier, up from 3% the previous month, the Office for National Statistics said Wednesday. Santander Corporate and Investment Banking Economist Victoria Clarke reacts to the data on Bloomberg Television.

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