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Board CFO on AI Governance, IPO Potential

Board CFO Gordon Pothier joins Bloomberg Businessweek Daily to discuss the company's enterprise software offerings, why company leaders need to pose questions about and factor in AI governance, hype around AI products and evolution, and whether Board will explore an IPO in the near future amid its profitability. He speaks with Nina Trentmann, Bloomberg News Senior Editor and CFO Briefing Editor, and Businessweek hosts Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec.

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Bloomberg

Forbes Travel Guide Tips for Luxury Summer Travel

Amanda Frasier, President of Standards & Ratings at Forbes Travel Guide, explains how the the team and an algorithm help determine what hotels and travel expenses are worth the time and money. She also talks about recent ravel trends and some this years hottest summer vacation spots, including Montenegro and Croatia, and how travelers are seeking an emotional connection to the places they're visiting.

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Forbes Travel Guide Tips for Luxury Summer Travel
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Iran War Spurs Jump in Coal, Energy Markets

Fresh concerns over security near the Red Sea, after months of war with Iran and volatility in the Strait of Hormuz, caused oil prices to spike this week. The prolonged conflict has increased coal consumption, particularly in Asian markets. Clara Gillispie, Senior Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, explains the long-term implications of sustained heightened coal usage.

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Iran War Spurs Jump in Coal, Energy Markets

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The fintech ownership battle reshaping digital payments giants

  • PayPal Holdings (NASDAQ:PYPL) reportedly received a $60.50-per-share acquisition proposal from Stripe and Advent International, valuing the company above $53 billion.
  • PayPal reported Q1 revenue of $8.35 billion and $464 billion in payment volume, while its shares gained 13.3% after the reported offer.
  • The wider digital payments sector faces pressure from changing consumer habits, competition, cost controls, and companies investing in new payment infrastructure.
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Nike margin rebound puts footwear rivals on notice

  • Nike reported Q4 fiscal 2026 revenue of $11 billion, down 1% on a reported basis and down 4% on a currency-neutral basis.
  • Gross margin rose 890 basis points to 49.2%, mainly due to an approximately 900 basis point benefit tied to expected IEEPA tariff recovery.
  • The main sector issue is whether athletic brands can protect margins while wholesale demand, direct sales, tariffs, and cautious consumers reshape growth.
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Nike margin rebound puts footwear rivals on notice
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Comcast split turns media scale into a market test

  • Comcast plans to split into two public companies by spinning off NBCUniversal and Sky through a tax-free separation.
  • Comcast reported Q1 2026 revenue of $31.457 billion, while its connectivity unit generated $19.962 billion in segment revenue.
  • The main sector risk is whether cable, broadband, streaming, and studio assets can grow faster as separate companies.
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Comcast split turns media scale into a market test
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Security software stocks face a fresh profit test

  • BlackBerry reported Q1 FY2027 revenue of $152.9 million, up 26% year over year, with adjusted EBITDA of $36.3 million and GAAP operating income of $15.3 million.
  • The comparison group shows a wide revenue gap, from Cerence’s $64.2 million quarterly revenue to Palo Alto Networks’ $3 billion quarterly revenue.
  • The main sector test is whether AI security, connected-vehicle software, and government communications can keep growing while margins stay under control.
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Security software stocks face a fresh profit test

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Economy

Markets brace for Tuesday deadline as Trump threatens Iranian power grid

Global financial markets entered a state of high-alert Monday morning as President Donald Trump issued a final, televised ultimatum to Tehran, threatening the total destruction of Iran’s industrial infrastructure if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened by Tuesday evening.

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Markets brace for Tuesday deadline as Trump threatens Iranian power grid

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