Taking Stock

Max Nisen, Bloomberg Opinion health care columnist, on Pfizer agreeing to delay price increases after Trump called the company out. Vacit Arat, co-founder and President of HIA Technologies Inc., on creating Digital Avatars, which can carry on a sophisticated conversation with humans on almost any subject in any language.Carl Weinberg, Chief Economist at High Frequency Economics, on how China could hurt the US once it runs out of imports to tax.David Garrity, CEO of GVA Research, on how blockchain is being implemented in the real economy and outlook for Twitter.

Komal Sri-Kumar, president and founder of Sri-Kumar Global Strategies and Bloomberg Opinion columnist, on how trade wars could spur currency devaluations. Vijay Govindarajan, Coxe Distinguished Professor at Dartmouth's Tuck School, and Ravi Ramamurti, University Distinguished Professor at Northeastern University, discuss their new book, REVERSE INNOVATION IN HEALTHCARE, on how India can be the blueprint for healthcare in the US. Dan Hanson, UK Economist for Bloomberg Economics, on how Brexit is impacting the UK economy and how businesses will react to the uncertainty. Jamie Butters, US Autos editor for Bloomberg in Detroit, on Tesla planning to build a China plant with 500,000 car capacity.

Clive Crook, Bloomberg Opinion Editor, on outlook for Theresa May and Brexit, following the departure of top Brexiter Boris Johnson.Robert Lawrence, Professor of International Trade and Investment at Harvard Kennedy School and former economic advisor to President Bill Clinton, on the global supply chain and whether trade globalization be undone at this point. Alan Bjerga, agriculture reporter for Bloomberg, on how U.S. soybean farmers are being impacted by trade wars. Josh Lohmeier, Head of US Investment Grade Credit at Aviva Investors, on the impact of recent M&A deals and how investors can navigate the corporate credit landscape. 

Bloomberg Opinion’s Max Nisen, health care columnist, and Shira Ovide, technology columnist, on Amazon buying Pillback.Chris Whalen, Chairman of Whalen Global Advisors, on bank stocks continued losing streak, and the privatization of Fannie and Freddie. Leland Miler, CEO of China Beige Book, on trade with China, and China Q2 economic data. Brian Egger, Senior Gaming & Lodging Analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, on two new casinos-- Hard Rock and Ocean Resort- opening in Atlantic City.

Shira Ovide, technology columnist for Bloomberg Opinion, discusses how chipmakers are trapped in the US-China crossfire.Chris Lu, Former Deputy Secretary of Labor and Senior Fellow at the University of Virginia Miller Center, discusses the June jobs report, and Trump’s proposal to combine Labor and Education. Drew Armstrong, health care reporter for Bloomberg, on Biogen seeing positive results in its Alzheimer’s trial.Scott Wren, senior global equity strategist for Wells Fargo Investment Institute, on markets, jobs, and the Fed.

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 shifting geopolitics of oil and gas.,Dan Moss, Economics Editor and columnist for Bloomberg Opinion, on the first wave of US tariffs on China exports due to take effect this Friday., Saagar Govil, CEO of Cemtrex, Inc., on their futuristic SmartDesk and the industrial technology landscape., David Katz, President and CIO of Matrix Asset Advisors, on his current stock picks and investment outlook.

David Kudla, Founder, CEO and Chief Investment Strategist of Mainstay Capital, on markets, current investment strategy, and stock picks.Bob Sinche, Global Strategist for Amherst Pierpont Securities, on what's happening with the China yuan. Brian Manning, co-Founder of Centric Digital and co-author of "Digital Transformation," on the companies that are leading the digital home revolution. Geetha Ranganathan, Technology and Media Analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, on Comcast racing against the clock to wrest Fox from Disney. 

Guests: Leo Grohowski, Chief Investment Officer at BNY Mellon Wealth Management, on investor sentiment and current investment strategy.Liam Denning, Energy, Mining and Commodities Columnist for Bloomberg Opinion, on Tesla hitting its Model 3 target.Satish Jindel, President of SJ Consulting, on how Amazon’s new crowd-sharing plan will impact Fedex and UPS.Karl Schamotta, Chief Strategist at Cambridge Global Payments, on Canadian economic outlook following Canada’s retaliatory tariffs.

Win Thin, Global Head of Emerging Markets F/X for Brown Brothers Harriman, on the China yuan and emerging markets.Justin Gover, CEO of GW Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: GWPH and LSE: GWP), on being the first cannabis company to receive FDA approval for their epilepsy drug. Abe Ankumah, CEO of Nyansa, discusses the company's networking technology and how he grew up in Ghana without a computer. Brendan Brown, Chief Economist and Head of Economic Research at Mitsubishi UFJ Securities, on central banks, inflation, Italy and Brexit.

Gary Shilling, President of A. Gary Shilling & Co. and a Bloomberg Opinion columnist, on the factors that will make U.S. housing even less affordable. Mike McGlone, Commodity Strategist for Bloomberg Intelligence, and Alan Bjerga, Bloomberg agriculture reporter, on the perfect storm hitting agriculture commodities. Karen Ubelhart, Industrials analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, on GE's divestiture plans.Elliot Weissbluth, Founder and CEO of HighTower, on their recent acquisitions, wealth management and fiduciary investing.

Arvind Rajan, Managing Director and Head of Global and Macro at PGIM Fixed Income, on why it’s time to turn more optimistic on emerging-market assets. Brooke Sutherland, Bloomberg Opinion deals and industrials columnist, on the U.S. Treasury's plan to use emergency CFIUS law to curb China takeovers. Craig Torres, Economy & Federal Reserve Reporter for Bloomberg, on how a Southern city has hit on a successful formula for incubating businesses. Peter Kenny, Founder of Strategic Board solutions, on markets and crude.

Dr. Ellen Wald, President of Transversal Consulting, to discuss OPEC’s decision and will it means for oil markets and for gasoline prices for US consumers. Media and entertainment guru Porter Bibb of Mediatech Capital Partners, on how the Disney/Comcast bidding war for Fox assets will play out. Alberto Gallo, Partner and Portfolio Manager at Algebris UK Limited, on Italian debt, highlights from the Sintra central banks symposium, and BOE. Shira Ovide, Bloomberg Opinion columnist, on how the Supreme Court ruling on internet tax collection will impact Amazon as well as smaller companies.

Paul Sweeney, U.S. Director of Research and Senior Media/Internet Analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, will discuss 21st Century Fox agreeing to a $71 billion bid from Disney. Sarah Ponczek, Bloomberg Cross-Asset Reporter, will discuss recent news of General Electric getting kicked out of the Dow. Eric Kuby, CIO of North Star Investment Management, on the small and micro-cap stocks. Mark Freeman, CIO of Westwood Holdings Group, will discuss global growth and how it may be impacted by Tariffs and global trade disputes, as well as inflation concerns and market volatility. 

Aaron Terrazas, Zillow senior economist, on new homes starts data, and the housing market. Patrick Chovanec, Chief Strategist of Silvercrest Asset Management, on U.S trade and tariffs.  David Carrington, Jefferson County Commissioner in Alabama, will discuss how Jefferson County Commission saved $14.2 million by refinancing existing debt. Micheal Rea, CEO of RX savings solutions, regarding the latest with the drug price debate and Trump policy. 

Tom Halverson, CEO of CoBank, discusses the US farm economy in light of Trump tariffs and trade wars. Aaron Kennon, Chief Executive Officer at Clear Harbor Asset Management, on markets and investing. Michael Zezas, Head of US Public Policy & Municipal Credit Strategy at Morgan Stanley, on U.S tariffs on Chinese imports. Jamie Gilpin, CMO at Sprout Social, will discuss the data in their recent report as it relates to Facebook still reigning as the supreme social network, and how businesses can adapt based on their current strategies.  

Joining Bloomberg Markets AM today is Andrew Mayeda, Bloomberg Economics Reporter, to  discuss the impact of the tariffs on trade. Also joining the show is Paul McNamara,  Investment Director at GAM UK to talk emerging markets. We also have Greg Hahn, Winthrop  Capital Management, President and CIO, to discuss the bond markets. And rounding out  today’s show is Jack Devine, Founding Partner and President of the Arkin Group on his latest  intelligent report on North Korea and the Trump tariffs on China. 

Joining the Bloomberg Markets AM show is Scott LI, Principle of CRG private health sector, discussing their acquisition of Envision health care corporation. Also joining the show  is Bob Eisenbeis, Vice Chairman and Chief Monetary Economist at Cumberland Advisors, and Former Director of Research at the Atlanta Fed, on the FOMC meeting and economic outlook. We also speak with Gerry Smith, Bloomberg Media Reporter, on his recent article "Disney Under Gun to Respond to Comcast's $65 Billion Fox Bid”. Rounding out the show is Eric Stein, Co-Director of Global Income at Eaton Vance, on the bond market, the yield curve and current market outlook.                                             

Stephen Schork, President of the Schork Group, on oil markets, natural gas, and upcoming OPEC meeting. Roger Hargens, CEO of Accumold, on the wearable market, and how they are tackling the skilled worker shortage. Jim Kee, President of South Texas Money Management, will discuss the markets, the economy, and investment strategy. an outlook for the economy and markets.   

Ira Jersey, Chief US interest rate strategist for Bloomberg Intelligence, discusses CPI data, the FOMC, the range bound market, and treasury futures. Ben Hunt, Chief Investment Strategist at Salient, will discuss inflation and economic data. Chris Thompson, President and CEO, Brand USA, will discuss the state of international travel to the U.S, and marketing strategies implemented to promote the country as a premier and welcoming destination. Evan Brown, (CFA) Director of Asset Allocation in the Investment Solutions team, UBS Asset Management, will discuss the U.S, North Korea summit, U.S inflation, the Fed, and U.S, China trade.  

Joel Levington, Senior Credit Analyst for Bloomberg Intellligence, will discuss why GE bonds may have bottomed, and why auto bonds have been among the worst this year. Jim Paulsen, Chief Investment Strategist at The Leuthold Group, on markets, risks and current investment strategy. Paul Galvin, Chairman and CEO of SG Blocks, will discuss how the company is bringing greener container-based modules to the mainstream of modular construction. Cohen & Steers Tyler Rosenlicht, SVP and PM of midstream energy, and Nick Koutsoftas, SVP and PM of commodities, discuss the state of midstream energy in the US, and the broader commodities market.