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Merrill & Bank of America Head of Market Strategy Joe Quinlan is on Bloomberg This Weekend to give his reaction to the July jobs report. Quinlan explains to hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini that the US economy remains resilient despite the weak July jobs data, pointing to continued hiring in construction and health care and investment tied to AI.

Sports game streaming, RFK Jr.'s cooking show, $100 hot dogs, and getting into college without applying. Bloomberg News' Lisa Mateo joins David Gura and Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend to share headlines you may have missed from over the week.

More than 70,000 people, mostly Moroccans, crossed into Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta in a mass migration surge fueled by economic frustration and amplified by social media. Senior Researcher at Oxford University Centre on Migration, Policy & Society Myriam Cherti is on Bloomberg This Weekend to discuss the unusual influx of those looking to cross.

The US unexpectedly lost 23,000 jobs in July while unemployment fell to 4.1%, a decline driven by fewer people participating in the labor force rather than stronger employment. Bloomberg News Economics Chief US Economist Anna Wong joins Bloomberg This Weekend and explains to hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini that the weak payrolls and persistent downward revisions point to a softer labor market and could reduce pressure on the Fed to raise rates in September.

The Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as Attorney General despite initial opposition from multiple senators concerned about Blanche's ties to President Trump. A deal was struck in the early hours to secure enough votes with key holdouts such as Senator Bill Cassidy changing his position. Bloomberg News Washington Deputy Bureau Chief Laura Davison joins David Gura and Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend to discuss the tense and closely watched process.

• Space Exploration Technologies (NASDAQ:SPCX) reported Q2 revenue of $7.8 billion, up 92% year over year, in its first earnings report since becoming publicly traded.
• Adjusted EBITDA reached $3.5 billion, exceeding analyst expectations of about $2.1 billion, supported by Starlink growth and AI-compute contracts.
• The space industry is balancing rapid expansion, infrastructure investment, satellite demand, and capital requirements across commercial and government markets.

• Shopify (NASDAQ:SHOP) reported Q2 revenue of $3.58 billion, up 34% year over year, with gross merchandise volume increasing 32% to $115.57 billion.
• The company reported operating income of $488 million and free cash flow of $654 million as merchant activity expanded across its platform.
• E-commerce companies are focusing on merchant growth, payment solutions, artificial intelligence tools, and profitability while adapting to changing online shopping trends.

• Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ:PLTR) reported Q2 2026 revenue of $1.94 billion, up 93% year over year, driven by growth in U.S. commercial and government markets.
• The company raised its 2026 revenue guidance to $8.150–$8.158 billion after closing $3.37 billion in contracts and generating $1.22 billion in operating cash flow.
• Enterprise technology companies are competing for AI adoption as organizations increase spending on data platforms, automation tools, and decision-support software.

Spelman College President, Dr. Ayanna Howard, sits down with Romaine Bostick to discuss the impact of federal funding rollbacks for HBCUs, and the impact of AI on college graduates.

John Foraker, Co-Founder and CEO of Once Upon a Farm, discussed the company's strong 42% sales growth in the recent quarter and expressed confidence in sustaining this momentum due to resilient consumer demand across baby and kid food categories. The company has raised its guidance for the full year and anticipates continued growth. He speaks with Romaine Bostick on "The Close."

Akamai's shares declined following the release of its second-quarter earnings report, despite the company beating earnings estimates. Tom Leighton, Co-Founder and CEO of Akamai, joined the program to discuss the company's performance and recent developments. He speaks with Romaine Bostick on "The Close."

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