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J&J's CFO Joseph Wolk joined Bloomberg Open Interest to talk about why its newly launched psoriasis pill could become one of its biggest drugs ever, already reaching 1,500 patients in just days. He explains how the company is avoiding risky mega-deals thanks to a strong pipeline, while confidently raising guidance and betting on long-term double-digit growth.

Amazon has agreed to buy satellite operator Globalstar in a deal worth roughly $11.6 billion, marking its largest acquisition since the 2017 purchase of Whole Foods. The deal could help Amazon compete more closely with its fast-growing rival Starlink. Bloomberg's Michelle Davis reports.

Rolls-Royce's CEO Chris Brownridge reveals how an ultra-limited luxury car is really about something deeper than wealth: exclusive experiences, extreme personalization, and a new era of luxury where scarcity and storytelling matter just as much as the vehicle itself. Project Nightingale is estimated to cost $3.5 million, and only 100 will be made.

Rolls-Royce's CEO Chris Brownridge reveals how a $5M ultra-limited car is really about something deeper than wealth: exclusive experiences, extreme personalization, and a new era of luxury where scarcity and storytelling matter just as much as the vehicle itself. This hyper-luxury motorcar is designed for an exclusive group of 100 clients who have been deeply involved in the creation process, ensuring a highly personalized and rare automobile.

A shocking airline mega-merger proposal could reshape global aviation. Bloomberg's Benedikt Kammel joined Bloomberg Open Interest to break down United's bold pitch to merge with American Airlines, why crisis conditions are driving consolidation, and why US travelers pay far more than Europeans for flights.

JP Morgan's earnings look strong, but the real story is beneath the surface says Baird Senior Research Analyst David George. He joined Bloomberg Open Interest to break down why net interest income fears are overblown, why trading gains won't last, and the one macro risk investors should actually watch: rising oil prices and the ripple effect on consumers and corporate margins.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said, "the world cannot take a China with a trillion-dollar trade surplus," as he spoke Tuesday about the "slow motion buildup of trade imbalances" at an Institute of International Finance event.

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde says the euro-zone economy has moved away from the central bank's Iran war base case, though not enough to currently warrant leaning toward raising interest rates. She speaks with Bloomberg's Francine Lacqua at the IMF's spring meetings.

Transocean (NYSE:RIG) announced on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, that its ultra-deepwater drillship, the Deepwater Corcovado, has been awarded a significant 1,156-day contract extension by Petrobras.

Port of Los Angeles Director Gene Seroka says the impact of the Strait of Hormuz closure will be felt for months and he says costs will likely be passed on to consumers. He speaks on "Bloomberg Surveillance."

Senator Tim Scott says a confirmation hearing for Kevin Warsh, President Donald Trump's nominee for Federal Reserve chair, will be held next week. Punchbowl reports it will take place on April 21. This morning, JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon said Warsh "would be a great candidate." Bloomberg's Dani Burger reports.