Taking Stock

Joel Levington, Senior Credit Analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, on how Tesla credit is reacting to Musk's tweet on taking the company private. Gordon L. Johnson, Analyst and Managing Director at Vertical Group, examines the Tesla equity story, and why Elon Musk’s proposal to take the company private at $420 a share makes no sense. Chuck Lieberman, Chief Investment Officer at Advisors Capital Management LLC, and Bloomberg Opinion columnist, on the job market and wages, sector picks, and current investment outlook. Joe Moreno, Partner at Cadwalader, on key regulatory issues that cryptocurrency exchanges and businesses should be wary of.

David Kotok, Chairman and CIO of Cumberland Advisors, on his current investment outlook, impact from trade wars, and why investors should keep dry powder. Dr. Ellen Wald, President of Transversal Consulting and energy and Middle East expert, on how the biggest importers of Iranian oil will react to sanctions. Damian Sassower, fixed income strategist for Bloomberg Intelligence, on Turkey markets sinking amid talk of an IMF bailout, while the central bank and Erdogan remain silent. Kit Konolige, Senior Utility analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, on how California wildfires are impacting utilities, and reports that PG&E may declare bankruptcy.

Stephen Schork, President of the Schork Group, on LNG producers at risk from tariffs, and how Iran sanctions could impact the oil market. Tuna Amobi, Senior media and entertainment analyst at CFRA Research, on outlook for CBS, and the big media earnings this week. Tara Lachapelle, Bloomberg Opinion columnist, on highlights from Berkshire Hathaway earnings. Harley Lippman, CEO of Genesis10, one of the nation’s largest IT services and staffing firms, on why tech wages are still under pressure and what the drivers of wage growth will be.

Greg Davis, CIO of Vanguard, on no-fee funds, the economy, and current investment strategy. Steve Englander, Global Head of G-10 FX Research for Standard Charter Bank, and a Bloomberg Opinion columnist, on the China yuan. Amir Sufi, Professor of Economics and Public Policy at the Chicago Booth School, on why more leverage leads to slower future growth and increases the likelihood of a crash. Tom Gimbel, CEO of LaSalle Network, on why wages stay down in the best job market he's ever seen.

Gordon L. Johnson, Alt. Energy, Metals & Mining & Equip. Rental Research - Managing Director at Vertical Group, on Tesla earnings and outlook. Banker to the world Bill Rhodes, President and CEO of William Rhodes Global Advisors, on China trade. Stephen Munro, Bloomberg New Energy Finance policy analyst, on the Trump administration proposal to ease Obama auto-mileage rules and remove California's clout on emissions standards. Doug Cohen, Managing Director, Portfolio Management at Athena Capital Advisors, on what's moving markets.

Steven Oh, Global Head of Credit and Fixed Income and Co-Head of Leveraged Finance for PineBridge Investments, discusses his outlook for the second half of 2018 and early 2019. Brian Wieser, Senior Research Analyst for Pivotal Research Group, discusses his outlook for Viacom and CBS, in light of an investigation into Les Moonves' alleged sexual misconduct. Matt Winkler, Editor-in-Chief Emeritus of Bloomberg News and Bloomberg Opinion columnist, discusses his column, "Municipal Junk Soars as the Economy Roars."Dr. Adam Posen, President of the Peterson Institute of Economics, discusses how countries are bypassing the U.S. and constructing a “post-American" world economy, and how foreign investment into the U.S. has dropped off a cliff. 

Jeff Uscher, Head of Research at Japan Insider, on the BOJ monetary policy decision and investing in Japan. John Butler, Senior Telecom Services & Equipment Analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, previews Apple earnings. Jim Schaeffer, Co-Head of Public Fixed Income and Deputy Chief Investment Officer at Aegon Asset Management, on an early warning sign that demand in the red-hot leveraged loan market is set to cool. Andrew Mayeda, Bloomberg Global Trade and Economy Reporter, and Andrew Silverman, Government analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, on the Treasury considering bypassing Congress to grant a $100 billion capital gains tax cut.

Richard Chambers, CEO of The Institute of Internal Auditors (The IIA), on how CBS could handle  the Les Moonves accusation, and whether corporations are compliant to sexual harassment policy Poonam Goyal, Senior Retail Analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, with a back-to-school apparel preview and why jeans will be the winner this season. Logan Mohtashami, Senior Loan Officer for AMC lending, on why the U.S. Housing market looks perfect right now. Carl Riccadonna, Chief U.S. Economist for Bloomberg Economics, on how 3-4 % growth in the U.S. isn't sustainable.

SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce on being the lone dissenter in the SEC’s rejection of the Winklevoss bitcoin ETF. Rick Clemmer, President and CEO of NXP Semiconductors, on the breakup of the NXP-Qualcomm deal, and what their next plan is. Jim Anderson, CEO of SocialFlow, on Amazon and Twitter, Facebook, and the threat of slowing user growth.  Ivan Cheung, CEO of Eisai, discusses the outlook for their BAN2401 Alzheimer's drug, made in partnership with Biogen, after investors were disappointed at the trials.

Colin Gillis, Director of Research at CR Partners, discusses Facebook plunging, and previews Amazon and Apple. Prashant Gopal, US real estate reporter for Bloomberg, on how the US housing market appears to be headed for the broadest slowdown in years. Rishi Gautam, Executive Chairman of Mjardin Group, on their full-scall cannabis business model, the company’s upcoming IPO in Canada, and market growth. Automotive entrepreneur Scott Painter, CEO and co-Founder of Fair and former CEO of TrueCar, on new ownership models in the auto industry, and how tariffs are impacting consumer spending on cars.

Kathleen Gaffney, Co-Director of Diversified Fixed Income at Eaton Vance, on finding value in emerging market fixed income.David Garrity, CEO of GVA Research, on why the underpinnings for Facebook are weakening. Rick Calder, CEO of GTT Communications (NYSE: GTT), on their acquisitions, the cloud marketplace, and international growth. Author and historian Steven Ujifusa discusses his new book, "BARONS OF THE SEA And their Race to Build the World’s Fastest Clipper Ship."

Jack DeVine, former Acting Director of the CIA and founding partner and President of security firm The Arkin Group, on Iran, Russia, and Trump's relationship with the intel community. Damian Sassower, Fixed Income Strategist for Bloomberg Intelligence, on Turkey stocks and lira plunging after the central bank defied market expectations to hold interest rates unchanged. Will Rhind, CEO of GraniteShares, on Iran impact on oil markets and outlook for commodities. John Butler, Senior Telecom Services & Equipment Analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, on Verizon seeking to partner with Google or Apple to provide television when it launches 5G service.Samara Lenga

Admiral James Stavridis, former military commander of NATO, Dean of the Fletcher School at Tufts University and Bloomberg Opinion columnist, on President Trump amping up rhetoric against Iran on Twitter. Vincent Cignarella, Global macro strategist for Bloomberg, on the dollar and global currency markets reacting to President Trump's tweets on the Fed and currency manipulation. Kevin Murphy, CEO, Acreage Holdings, on completing the largest capital raise in U.S. cannabis history, and their plans for an IPO later this year.  Howard Yu, LEGO professor of management and innovation at the IMD Business School in Switzerland, discusses his new book "LEAP: How to Thrive in a World Where Everything Can Be Copied." 

Tim Adams, President and CEO of the IIF and Former Under Secretary of Treasury for International Affairs, on Trump’s new $500 billion tariffs threat to China, and how trade risks and global debt are threats to the global economy. Toby Harshaw, Bloomberg Opinion editor covering national security, on Dan Coats being unaware of Trump inviting Vladimir Putin to the White House, following the disastrous summit in Helsinki. Rick Helfenbein, President and CEO of the American Apparel & Footwear Association, on the impact of tariffs on American consumers and manufacturers. Karen Ubelhart, Industrials analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, on GE and Honeywell earnings.

Jeffrey Rosenberg, Chief Fixed Income Strategist at Blackrock, on their 2018 mid-year investment outlook. Richard Conn, Managing Partner of Eurasia Advisors, on the fallout of President Trump’s meeting with Vladimir Putin in Helsinki.Win Thin, Global Head of Emerging Markets F/X, on China’s central bank showing little signs of intervening in the yuan slumping.Susan DeVore, CEO of Premier, Inc (Nasdaq:PINC), on drug pricing and outlook for Obamacare.

 Ira Jersey, Chief US interest rate strategist for Bloomberg Intelligence, on what Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s testimony before lawmakers means for the economy and the yield curve. Market Drivers with Bloomberg stocks editor Dave Wilson, and Shira Ovide, Bloomberg Opinion technology columnist, on why EU regulators will have a tough time breaking up the status quo of Google's power in smartphones.

Bloomberg’s David Wilson, stocks editor, and Matt Boesler, Fed reporter, along with Carl Riccadonna, Chief US Economist for Bloomberg Intelligence, discuss what to expect from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s testimony to lawmakers.

Bloomberg's Erik Schatzker discusses his interview with BlackRock CEO Larry Fink.  Gymboree CEO Daniel Griesemer discusses the company's new apparel line and turnaround, after emerging from bankruptcy last year.  Seema Shah, senior consumer discretionary analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, on retail sales, and how consumers are doing most of their purchasing on credit. 

Charles Peabody, President of Portales Partners LLC, on bank earnings and why bank stocks have peaked. Ariel Cohen, Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council, on Trump’s upcoming summit with Putin. Therese Raphael, Bloomberg Opinion Editor covering European politics and economics, on Theresa May’s white paper and how Trump’s comments may impact Brexit negotiations with EU. Mary Ann Halford, Global Media & Entertainment Strategist at OC&C Strategy Consultants, on the Justice Department filing to appeal the AT&T- Time Warner decision.

John Kilduff, Founding Partner of Again Capital, on why oil prices are on the way down. Joseph Abboud, designer and Chief Creative Director of Men’s Wearhouse, on growth, manufacturing in the U.S., and how tariffs could impact the apparel industry.Brad Setser, senior fellow for international economics at the Council on Foreign Relations, on the US-China trade war. Scott Lawlor, CEO of Waypoint Residential, on the real estate cycle and housing trends.