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Christie's CEO Bonnie Brennan discussed the significant increase in memorabilia sales, noting a 300% rise, and addressed whether this trend represents the future focus of Christie's auctions. She emphasized that memorabilia is just one chapter in a diverse auction portfolio. She speaks with Romaine Bostick on "The Close."

Bloomberg's Randall Williams joins Scarlet Fu and Tom Keene on "Bloomberg Money." They discuss the growing cost of youth sports for American families, which has become a $40 billion-a-year private industry. The high cost is listed as a factor in why US Soccer can't take the next step on the world stage.

Stephen Yalof, President and CEO of Tanger Inc., appeared on the program to discuss the company's recent performance. Tanger is experiencing near-record results driven by strong summer traffic, contributing to a significant year-to-date stock increase of 18.28%. He speaks with Romaine Bostick & Katie Greifeld on "The Close."

Margot Kleinman, head of municipal research & portfolio manager at Nuveen, joins Scarlet Fu on "Bloomberg Real Yield." Municipal bonds helped 11 US World Cup Host Cities fund upgrades to transportation hubs, airports, and enhance security.

Drake MacFarlane, M Science Research Analyst, expressed cautious optimism about Nike's recent apparel sales boost, particularly from soccer jerseys, noting it as a positive short-term factor. However, he emphasized that Nike's need to strengthen its sports credentials and improve its footwear segment represents a longer-term challenge. He speaks with Romaine Bostick & Katie Greifeld on "The Close."

David Rodolitz, Founder and CEO of VCR Group, joined the live broadcast to discuss the recent celebration held by the New York Knicks at the Flyfish Club following their NBA Finals victory. As the owner of the Flyfish Club, Rodolitz shared insights on the significance of hosting such a high-profile event, emphasizing the value of the extensive press coverage generated. He speaks with Romaine Bostick & Katie Greifeld on "The Close."

Chris Marangi, president and co-CIO of Gabelli Funds, joins Katie Greifeld, Scarlet Fu, and Eric Balchunas on "Bloomberg ETF IQ." They discuss the business of sports, the Gabelli Opportunities in Live and Sports ETF (ticker: GOLS), and the announcement of the Comcast spinoff.

Gino LoPinto, who runs the highest grossing nightclub per square foot in the United States explains that the World Cup serves not only as a global sporting event but also as a significant economic catalyst for the hospitality industry. The conversation emphasizes how Miami's nightlife and hospitality sectors are benefiting from the influx of visitors, with the nightclub playing a key role in driving revenue during the tournament. He speaks with Romaine Bostick & Isabelle Lee on "The Close."

Julie Coker, President and CEO of the New York City Tourism and Conventions Bureau, discussed the significant influx of visitors to the New York City area following the Knicks' NBA championship win and the kickoff of the World Cup on June 11. She noted that the city has seen a substantial increase in foot traffic from both domestic and international visitors, frequenting bars, restaurants, and traveling to nearby New Jersey for matches. She speaks with Romaine Bostick & Isabelle Lee on "The Close."

Yesha Yadav, professor of law and associate dean at Vanderbilt Law School, joins Scarlet Fu and Tim Stenovec on "Bloomberg Crypto." The World Cup is turning prediction markets into a public ledger of million-dollar bets, exposing big wins and dramatic losses as the tournament attracts more money to the fast-growing industry.