Taking Stock

"Banker to the World" Bill Rhodes, President and CEO of William Rhodes Global Advisor on the emerging markets meltdown, Argentina, and trade negotiations. Bloomberg Opinion columnist Al Hunt discusses the anonymous NY Times op-ed, and what it means for the country and state of play in the White House.  Clint Watts, Senior Fellow at the Foreign Policy Research Institute and Senior Fellow at the Center For Cyber and Homeland Security at The George Washington University, on how authoritarians have learned how to dominate social media.  Brad Loncar, CEO of Loncar investments, on creating an ETF to track China's growing biotech space. Hosted by Pimm Fox and Lisa Abramowicz.

Ken Kocienda, former Principal Engineer of iPhone software at Apple, discusses his new book, "Creative Selection: Inside Apple’s Design Process During the Golden Age of Steve Jobs." Mark Douglas, CEO of SteelHouse, weighs in on Twitter and Facebook testifying before the Senate today on election security. Manuel Henriquez, founder and CEO of Hercules Capital (NYSE: HTGC), on the IPO market for technology and life sciences companies and the venture lending landscape. Tom McGee, President and CEO of The International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), on its inaugural Global Perspectives report, which looks at the impact of the retail real estate industry in economies around the world. Hosted by Pimm Fox and Lisa Abramowicz.

June Grasso, legal analyst and Bloomberg Law host, on what to expect from the Brett Kavanaugh Senate hearings. Burt Flickinger, Managing Director for Strategic Resource Group, on Nike's new ad campaign featuring Colin Kaepernick. Damian Sassower, Chief Emerging Markets Strategist for Bloomberg Intelligence, on Argentina and South Africa, and EM contagion. Shawn Donnan, Senior Reporter, Trade and Globalization for Bloomberg, on Trump's trade negotiations with Canada, and the $200 billion China tariffs. 

Gary Hufbauer, nonresident senior fellow at the Peterson Institute, on Trump's NAFTA renegotiation and how the Mexico agreement compares, and what Trump's goal is with trade for the US. Tad Rivelle, Chief Investment Officer for Fixed Income at TCW Group, on the credit market and current investment strategy. Gad Levanon, Conference Board's Chief U.S. Economist, discusses their new survey on how satisfied U.S workers are with their job.  Toluse Olorunnipa, White House correspondent for Bloomberg, on highlights from Bloomberg's exclusive interview with President Trump.  Hosted by Pimm Fox and Lisa Abramowicz.

Michael Dean, Senior Analyst: European Automotive for Bloomberg Intelligence, and Josh Wingrove, Canada government reporter for Bloomberg, on the EU offering zero tariffs on cars for the U.S., and the latest in the Canada NAFTA negotiations. David Dietze, President and Chief Investment Strategist at Point View Wealth Management, on Warren Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway. Rob Haworth, Senior investment strategist for U.S. Bank Wealth Management, on investing in commodities and the oil sector. Hosted by Lisa Abramowicz and Pimm Fox. Annie Massa, investing reporter for Bloomberg, on how the 2008 crash forged BlackRock's growth into a $6.3 million asset manager.

Damian Sassower, Chief Emerging Markets Credit Strategist for Bloomberg Intelligence, on Argentina outlook after President Macri asked the IMF to speed up payments from its $50 billion credit line. Antonio Ortiz-Mena, former Head of Economic Affairs at the Mexican Embassy, and Senior VP at Albright Stonebridge Group, on Trump's trade agreement with Mexico and how it compares to NAFTA.  Alex Wayne, Bloomberg White House Team Leader, on White House counsel Don McGahn leaving the White House in the fall. Ted Pollak, video game technology analyst and co-founder of the GAMR ETF, discusses what's driving the global gaming industry.

Shira Ovide, Bloomberg Opinion technology columnist, on Trump tweeting that Google rigs its search results to display only negative stories about him. Jim Paulsen, Chief Investment Strategist at The Leuthold Group, on markets, current investment strategy, and why this bull market is now "capacity-challenged." Joe Nocera, Bloomberg Opinion columnist, on why President Trump's Mexico deal reveals another deficit. Lynn Franco, Director of Economic Indicators at the Conference Board, and Yelena Shulyatyeva, Senior US Economist for Bloomberg Economics, on August Consumer Confidence data.

Peter Coy, Economics Editor for Bloomberg Businessweek, on economic impact of a new trade deal with Mexico. Liam Denning, Energy, Mining and Commodities Columnist for Bloomberg Opinion, on Elon Musk ending Tesla's bid to go public, and the OPEC supply monitoring meeting. Dr. Lacy Hunt, Chief Economist at Hoisington Investment Management, on monetary deceleration, and why he predicts economic disappointments and lower long-term yields. John Butler, Senior Telecom Services & Equipment Analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, on Apple launching three new iPhones.

Patrick Chovanec, Chief Strategist of Silvercrest Asset Management, on how US-China trade issues can impact global markets. Rick Helfenbein, American Apparel & Footwear Association president and CEO, on the new round of tariffs and impact to the apparel industry. IndyCar CEO Mark Miles on capturing the millennial audience, and why they're growing when other leagues are losing support. Gerrit de Vynck, Bloomberg technology reporter, on Trump using the international mail system to step up the pressure against China over its exports to the U.S. Hosted by Pimm Fox and Lisa Abramowicz.

Dr. Ellen Wald, energy analyst and President of Transversal Consulting, to discuss why Saudi Aramco is pursuing the Sabic deal in place of an IPO, and what this means for the kingdom. Alan Bjerga, agriculture reporter for Bloomberg, on what the world will eat in the next decade.  Bob Mintz, former federal prosecutor and Partner at McCarter & English, on what constitutes a campaign election violation, and what the risks are for President Trump. George Schultze, head of Schultze Asset Management, discusses the distressed equities and debt markets, including Tesla and opportunities in coal.  Hosted by Lisa Abramowicz and Pimm Fox. 

GUESTS:  Joe Moreno, former federal prosecuter with the DOJ and Partner at Cadwalader, on the legal and criminal issues surrounding Paul Manafort, Michael Cohen and President Trump. Hugh Johnson, Chairman and CIO of Hugh Johnson Advisors, on his current market outlook, and investment strategies around oil. Joel Levington, Senior credit analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, on the risks to some Tesla bonds if the company went private. John Bartlett, Vice President and Co-Portfolio Manager of the Reaves Utilities ETF (UTES) at Reaves Asset Management, on the safe haven of utilities. 

Ethan Zindler, Head of Americas for Bloomberg New Energy Finance, on the EPA's plan to dramatically scale back limits on greenhouse gas emissions from power plants. Eric Balchunas, Senior ETF analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, on JPMorgan to offer free trades, and whether he forecasts a "race to the bottom" on fees. Mark Vergnano, CEO of Chemours (NYSE: CC), discusses the company's growth plan, the EPA regulation rollback, the GenX lawsuit and impact of tariffs. Mark Spindel, author of "The Myth of Independence: How Congress Governs the Federal Reserve," and Craig Torres, Bloomberg Federal Reserve and U.S. Economy Reporter, on Trump's criticism of the Fed's hiking path, and whether it can stay independent. Hosted by Pimm Fox and Lisa Abramowicz.

Retired Navy Admiral Stavridis, former military commander of NATO and a Bloomberg Opinion columnist, on Trump revoking security clearances, and the situation in Turkey and impact to NATO. David Garrity, CEO of GVA Research, on Netflix outlook, the chip rout, and Google creating a search engine for China. Damian Sassower, Fixed Income Strategist for Bloomberg Intelligence, on the currency devaluation in Venezuela and the situation in Turkey. Ron Quaranta, Chairman of the Wall Street Blockchain Alliance, on the crypto selloff and what this does to blockchain investing. Hosted by Pimm Fox and Lisa Abramowicz.

Dan Fuss, Vice Chairman of Loomis Sayles, on fixed income markets, bond yields, central bank policy and trade concerns. Burt Flickinger, Managing Director for Strategic Resource Group, on the aftermath of the Rite Aid-Albertson’s deal collapse. Mujtaba Rahman, Managing Director: Europe for Eurasia Group, on the crisis in Turkey, Erdogan’s response, and possible scenarios. Alex Webb, Bloomberg Opinion European tech columnist, on Google employing users' web browsing to steer advertising displayed on public billboards. 

GUESTS: Former SEC Chairman Arthur Levitt weighs in on President Trump’s seeking an SEC study to move companies to six-month reporting cycles from the current quarterlies.  Hans Olsen, Fiduciary Trust Chief Investment Officer, on why it’s time to slash junk-debt holdings.  Aaron Terazzas, Economic research director for Zillow, on new analysis that shows the national housing market experiencing more price cuts.  Matthew Schettenhelm, Litigation analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, on the Sinclair-Tribune lawsuit, and net neutrality. 

Dr. Ellen Wald, energy analyst and President of Transversal Consulting, to discuss Saudi Arabia’s potential deal to invest in a Tesla privatization, and what it means for their future oil strategy. Michel Danechi, Portfolio Manager and Investment Partner at Vedra Partners, on outlook for investing in Turkey.Shira Ovide, Bloomberg Opinion technology columnist, discusses: Amazon exploring an acquisition of the Landmark movie chain, and the cash problems with young tech companies. Devina Rankin, Chief Financial Officer for Waste Management, on earnings, recycling, and industry landscape.

Jill Fisch, Business Law Professor at the University of Penn Law School, discusses the legality surrounding Elon Musk's tweets regarding a potential buyout. Robert Lawrence, Professor of International Trade and Investment at the Harvard Kennedy School and former economic advisor to Clinton, on the deal that Trump really wants with China. Brendan Ahern, Chief Investment Officer of KraneShares, discusses Tencent earnings and the China tech sector. Jonathan Tyce, Senior Banks Analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, on Turkish banks, new restrictions on shorting the lira, and which foreign banks have the most exposure.

Tom Kennedy, Head of Fixed Income Strategy at J.P. Morgan Private Bank, discusses why cash and de-risking look good right now.  Ben Hunt, Co-founder and Chief Investment Officer of Second Foundation Partners and publisher of Epsilon Theory, discusses why gold is plunging so much. Scott Mushkin, Managing Director of Consumer Research at Wolfe Research, on Home Depot earnings, and a preview of Walmart and Target. Christopher Balding, Bloomberg Opinion columnist, on China's economy, the trade war and what China really wants.

Clint Watts, a former FBI special agent and Senior Fellow at the Foreign Policy Research Institute, discusses Russia’s continued hacking into U.S. elections, and eroding White House security.Win Thin, Global Head of Emerging Markets F/X for Brown Brothers Harriman, on the Turkish lira and signs of EM contagion. Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist for INTL FCStone, on why corn will be the long-term ag commodities winner. Matthew Martin, Mideast Finance Reporter for Bloomberg, on Saudi’s sovereign wealth fund reported to be in talks to invest in a Tesla buyout.

Guests: Banker to the world Bill Rhodes, President and CEO of William Rhodes Global Advisors, on the global macro issues surrounding China trade, and a look at the situation in Turkey.Porter Bibb, Managing Partner for MediaTech Capital Partners, on the latest in the Fox/Disney and Comcast bid for Sky assets, and why print media isn't dead.Paul Michael Wihbey, research fellow at the Daniel Morgan Graduate School of National Security and former Vice President of the Liberal Party of Canada, discusses the impact of the Saudi-Canada feud.Brooke Sutherland, Bloomberg Opinion deals and industrials columnist, on Tribune terminating the Sinclair deal, and Rite Aid and Albertson’s calling off their tie-up.