Kendra Scott CEO Chris Blakeslee joins Bloomberg Open Interest to explain why today's consumer is more selective, but still spending on meaningful purchases. He shares how experiential retail is driving growth, why fine jewelry is booming, and why AI should empower employees to deliver more human customer experiences.
Microsoft's blockbuster earnings sparked a major rally as TD Cowen's Derrick Wood joins Bloomberg TV to explain why this was the perfect "Goldilocks" quarter. From accelerating Azure growth and improving AI economics to surging Copilot adoption, here's why Wall Street believes Microsoft's AI story is getting even stronger.
Meta's AI spending is under intense scrutiny after a softer outlook. MoffettNathanson analyst Michael Nathanson explains why investors no longer want promises they want proof. Michael Nathanson joins Bloomberg Open Interest to break down Meta's unclear AI infrastructure strategy, the risk of massive capex, and why the company's metaverse history is making Wall Street far less patient this time. Correction: This video has been edited to update a graphic with correct analyst disclosures.
Kevin Warsh's bare-bones communication style has left investors doubting his commitment to curb inflation, putting more pressure on the new Federal Reserve chairman to back up his words with interest-rate hikes. Matt Miskin, Co-Chief Investment Strategist John Hancock Investment Management, discusses the divergent equity and bond reaction this morning to the FOMC decision.
Energy markets have been rocked by a fresh round of volatility this month, as investors navigated a short-lived pause in hostilities between Iran and the US, followed by renewed fighting. The conflict is spreading beyond the Strait of Hormuz, with Houthi rebels in Yemen threatening a blockade of Saudi Arabia in the Red Sea, while Riyadh's forces joined with the US to hit targets in Iraq that are linked to Tehran-backed militants. Paul Sankey, founder at Sankey Research, discusses the Houthi and Saudi escalation and how it's affecting energy.
On this episode of Stock Movers: - Carvana (CVNA) is sinking after the online car retailer gave an annual adjusted Ebitda forecast with a midpoint below analyst estimates. - Chipotle (CMG) and Starbucks (SBUX) raised their guidance after stronger-than-expected quarters, with sales bolstered by new menu items and revamped loyalty programs. - Crocs (CROX) shares are sinking after a soft outlook for this quarter pointed to a weak second half, pushing some investors to sell following a big rally in the company's shares this year.
White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett says he has full confidence in Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh after the central bank decided to keep rates unchanged. Speaking on "Bloomberg Open Interest," Hassett also weighs in on current inflation levels and says he doesn't see markets in bubble territory because of AI.
Former St. Louis Fed President James Bullard calls the reaction in the 30-Year US Treasury to Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh's press conference on Wednesday "nerve wracking" for a central banker. Bullard says Warsh needed to create more optionality in September and that "markets obviously didn't like this."
The US economy grew at a weaker-than-expected pace in the second quarter as inflation-adjusted gross domestic product increased an annualized 1.5% in the period, despite a pickup in consumer spending and solid business investment. Michael McKee breaks down the numbers on Bloomberg Television.
London Stock Exchange Group raised its full-year guidance after reporting its strongest first half since acquiring Refinitiv. The company said demand for its AI-powered data products continues to grow. CEO David Schwimmer also said he would "love to see" the UK's stamp duty on share purchases removed, arguing it is "the wrong incentive structure" for trading and listings. He added that the UK underinvests its own pension capital in domestic markets and sees "signs of receptivity" to reforms aimed at increasing investment. David Schwimmer joined Caroline Hepker and Stephen Carroll on Bloomberg Radio. Bloomberg LP, the parent company of Bloomberg News, competes with LSEG to provide financial news, data and information. Christopher Pitt
Paul Sankey, president of Sankey Research, explains the level of tightness in the crude oil refining system, the "massive" margins between the price of barrels of oil and refined products like gasoline and jet fuel, and why he expects the US strategic petroleum reserve to run out around September.
Angelo Zino, CFRA Vice President of Technology, joins Vonnie Quinn on "Bloomberg Brief" to discuss Meta earnings after Mark Zuckerberg defended the firm's significant AI investments despite disappointing revenue forecasts.
