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The US information sector shed roughly 23,000 jobs in August, offering another potential signal of how AI is reshaping the labor market. Northeastern University Professor Alicia Modestino discusses why tech may be the "canary in the coal mine," with her research showing a decline in junior versus senior software developer vacancies since ChatGPT's release. She also discusses why employers are demanding more experience, judgment and human-centric skills from entry-level workers. She joins Bloomberg's Lisa Mateo on "Bloomberg Tech."

Anthropic's anticipated IPO could kick off a busy fall for tech listings after SpaceX dominated the market this summer. Rainmaker Securities co-founder and Managing Director Greg Martin discusses why Anthropic's planned $15 billion revolving credit facility strengthens its position ahead of a potential offering. He also shares how its rapid growth could support a valuation above SpaceX's at IPO and why a successful debut could "open the floodgates" for companies including Oura, neoclouds and other long-awaited tech listings. He joins Bloomberg's Lisa Mateo on "Bloomberg Tech."

Anthropic PBC is set to finalize an expansion of its revolving credit facility to $15 billion, according to people familiar with the matter, clearing a hurdle before the artificial intelligence firm's public filing for its highly anticipated IPO. Morgan Stanley is leading the process, the people said. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. and JPMorgan Chase & Co. also have prominent roles on the facility, along with Citigroup Inc., they said. The four lenders are also leading the IPO, Bloomberg News has reported. The Claude chatbot maker is seeking to raise as much as SpaceX or more in the initial public offering, people familiar with the preparations have said. Companies typically finalize the revolver before they notify banks of their formal roles in a listing. For more, we speak with Bailey Lipschultz, Senior Equities Reporter for Bloomberg News.

Lululemon Athletica Inc. lowered its full-year outlook for a second straight quarter, reflecting the deepening challenges incoming Chief Executive Officer Heidi O'Neill will face when she takes over the top job next week.  Sales are now projected to be in a range of $10.35 billion to $10.5 billion in the current fiscal year that ends in early 2027. That's down from June's annual forecast, which was itself reduced from the previous view. The company also trimmed its outlook for earnings per share after reporting its first decline in comparable sales since the pandemic when they temporarily stopped reporting the measure. We get reaction from Poonam Goyal, Senior US Retail Analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence.

US retail diesel rose to a record, threatening to further spike energy-driven inflation as wars in Iran and Russia roil the market. The widely used fuel climbed to a nationwide average of $5.85 a gallon at the pump on Thursday, according to the American Automobile Association. Ed Hirs, Energy Fellow at the University of Houston, discusses the record diesel prices and energy outlook ahead of the midterms.

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei talks about the need for oversight when it comes to developing artificial intelligence. He spoke to Bloomberg's Emily Chang on "The Circuit" in June.

Aptera co-CEO Steve Fambro joins Bloomberg Open Interest to explain why the solar EV startup is betting on China to lower costs and accelerate production, despite tariffs and policy uncertainty. He lays out Aptera's self-charging promise, its planned California-first rollout, and why he believes a globally sourced model can succeed where other EV startups have struggled.

Morgan Stanley is cracking down on X users sharing its research, filing copyright complaints against at least 16 posts and temporarily locking a prominent strategist's account. The unusual move is raising fresh questions about fair use, and whether Wall Street's favorite forum for sharing charts, research and market ideas could be forced to change.

US job growth surged in August and the unemployment rate held steady, suggesting the labor market has more momentum than previously thought. Claudia Sahm, Chief Economist at New Century Advisors, reacts to the jobs report.

On this episode of Stock Movers: - Lululemon (LULU) shares are diving as its China business is showing signs of strain, with revenue in mainland China falling 2% in the second quarter after adjusting for currency fluctuations. - Tesla (TSLA) shares are lower on news it formally rolled out the Cybercab for robotaxi service, a long-anticipated step in Elon Musk's effort to push the company away from its roots as an auto manufacturer. The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened a probe into the process and technical data on which Tesla relied when it self-certified the vehicles as compliant with federal safety standards. - Robinhood (HOOD) is down as AMC Entertainment boss Adam Aron criticized Robinhood Markets Inc. after the platform launched a tokenized version of the theater chain's shares.

White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett reacts to the August US employment report and says the Trump administration respects the independence of the Federal Reserve.

White House Council of Economic Advisors Chair Chris Phelan says the August payrolls report was a "blowout" and the country has a strong labor market. He also talks about inflation, interest rates and energy prices on "Bloomberg Open Interest."