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AST SpaceMobile, a rival to SpaceX, has a huge online community that is helping drive the stock price higher. Bloomberg's Sana Pashankar reports.

Akamai CEO Tom Leighton joined Bloomberg Open Interest to break down a massive $1.8 billion AI cloud deal. Leighton said he could not give details on who the deal is with. He explains why it signals a shift away from big tech hyperscalers and how edge computing is becoming essential for stopping AI-powered cyberattacks, cutting costs, and delivering faster performance.

University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers Director Joanne Hsu discusses the persistent consumer pessimism despite stable macro indicators. She says the cost of living and high prices, especially a recent spike in gas prices, remain the dominant concern and are now clearly showing up in weaker demand. She speaks on "Bloomberg Open Interest."

US employers added 115,000 jobs in April, marking the first back-to-back advance in nearly a year, and the unemployment rate remained unchanged at 4.3%. Bloomberg's Michael McKee has our first read on the report.

Krispy Kreme (NASDAQ:DNUT) reported a first quarter characterized by significantly improved operational efficiency and cash flow, even as the company navigated a transition away from its large-scale partnership with McDonald’s USA.

Ark Invest CEO and CIO Cathie Wood joined Bloomberg's Carol Massar and Joe Mathieu at the Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverley Hills, California. She talks about a potential IPO for Elon Musk's SpaceX, Musk investing more in chips, the need for data centers and the growth of AI stocks.

Technology companies are selling bonds anywhere they can to help pay for their gusher of spending on artificial intelligence, according to Matt Brill, head of North America investment-grade credit for Invesco. He speaks on "Bloomberg Surveillance."

Restaurant Brands International (NYSE:QSR) delivered a solid performance for the first quarter of 2026, as strategic investments in store modernizations and digital infrastructure began to yield consistent returns.

Pfizer Inc. Chief Executive Officer Albert Bourla says President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is a good choice. Bourla says Erica Schwartz is a "very credible scientist." Bourla also talks about earnings, their drug pipeline and doing business in China. He speaks to Bloomberg's David Westin.

BJ’s Restaurants (NASDAQ:BJRI) delivered a robust first-quarter performance, outperforming industry trends with positive guest traffic and expanding restaurant-level margins.