Taking Stock

Eli Lake, Bloomberg Opinion columnist on why Trump's cave to China's ZTE hurts his Iran strategy, and North Korea threatening to cancel the Trump summit. Jeff Smedsrud,  co-founder of HealthCare.com and Founder and CEO at PivotHealth.com, on Trump's new drug pricing proposal, insurance affordability, and Obamacare outlook. Sarah Halzack, Bloomberg Opinion retail columnist, on Macy's sales gains and positive outlook. James Bach, Government Analyst: Federal Contracts for Bloomberg Intelligence, on the likely winner of the $10 billion Pentagon cloud contract: Amazon vs. Microsoft.

Leland Miler, CEO of China Beige Book, on Trump backtracking on moves against China's ZTE Corp, and what this signals about his trade war stance. Brian Egger, Senior Gaming & Lodging Analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, on the US Supreme Court ruling that states can legalize single-game sports betting. Alan Johnson, Managing Director and Founder of Johnson Associates, discusses results from their quarterly financial services compensation survey. Victoria Espinel, President and CEO of BSA: The Software Alliance and President of Software.org: The BSA Foundation, discussesintellectual property issues between the US and China, digital trade rules, and the software talent shortage. 

Tad Rivelle, Chief Investment Officer for Fixed Income at TCW Group, on the disconnect between asset prices and income, and current investment strategy. Tom Russo, Managing Partner at Gardner Russo & Gardner LLC, on why Philip Morris is poised to benefit from investment in smoke-free products. Brandon Kochkodin, Managing Editor for Bloomberg News, on how Apple and other big companies are no longer disclosing offshore cash positions, making it difficult to gauge whether tax changes are stoking federal investment.Sandy Miller, Partner at Institutional Venture Partners (IVP) on why Silicon Valley will see IPOs as well as more M&A, and how tech companies have been shutting out Wall Street.

George Schultze, head of Schultze Asset Management, discusses the distressed equities and debt markets, and outlook for Tesla. Larry Noble, Senior Director and General Counsel for the Campaign Legal Center, and Bill Allison, campaign finance reporter for Bloomberg, on the gray area of backdoor lobbying to Trump by AT&T, Novartis, and others. Hugh Bromley, Solar market analyst for Bloomberg New Energy Finance, on California requiring solar panels be installed on all new homes starting in 2020. Toby Harshaw, Bloomberg Opinion columnist, discusses the situation in Iran, the military escalation in Israel, and the Korea summit.

Noah Feldman, Harvard Law Professor and Bloomberg Opinion columnist, on the payments that Michael Cohen received from corporations and a Russian oligarch, and the line between lobbying and bribes. John Kilduff, Founding Partner of Again Capital, on the oil markets, and why he expects oil to go to $80-85 a barrel.David Kotok, Chairman and CEO of Cumberland Advisors, on current investment outlook, the labor force and the Fed. Dr. Richard Chin, CEO of Kindred Biosciences, Inc., on the FDA approval of their new topical drug to treat weight loss in cats, and the company's extensive drug pipeline for pets.

Damian Sassower, Fixed Income Strategist for Bloomberg Intelligence, on whether we are reaching the bottom for EM. Elizabeth Nyamayaro, Senior Advisor to the Under Secretary-General and Executive Director of UN Women, and Head of the HeForShe Initiative, on the critical issues facing women around the globe.Anil Dash, CEO of Fog Creek Software, on how to make big tech more ethical and closing the gender pay gap.Max Nisen, Bloomberg Opinion columnist covering health care, on the Takeda-Shire deal. Broadcasting live from BLOOMBERG’s BUSINESS OF EQUALITY SUMMIT in the New York City corporate headquarters.

Jason Schenker, President of Prestige Economics and a Bloomberg Prophet, discusses how a renewal of sanctions on Iran are impacting oil markets, and outlook for summer driving season.Ken Weissenberg, Partner-in-Charge, EisnerAmper Real Estate Group, on the Blackstone-Gramercy deal and how the shift to online shopping has boosted demand for warehouse REITS.Wiivv's Shamil Hargovan, Co-Founder and CEO, and Hannah Zachritz, Director of Product & Design, on the company’s 3D printing process for customized footwear, and how one of their engineers completed the Boston Marathon in their flip flop sandals. David Dietze, Founder, President and Chief Investment Strategist at Point View Wealth Management, on key takeaways from the Berkshire Hathaway meeting.

Gordon L. Johnson, Vertical Group Analyst and Managing Director, on Tesla’s outlook and cash burn.Bermuda Premier David Burt on their economy, tax haven status, and Bermuda as a regulatory play for insurance companies.David Ritter, Senior Analyst: Payments, Fintech & Specialty Finance Analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, on how Amazon expanding its payment system will impact the payments space. Ogilvy & Mather WW Chairman and CEO John Seifert on the industry business climate, building brands in today's environment, consolidating under "one" Ogilvy, and company outlook after Sorrell.

Joel Stern, Chairman and CEO of Stern Value Management, discusses government debt. John Butler, Senior Telecom Services & Equipment Analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, with key takeaways from Apple earnings. Will Pruett, Portfolio Manager of the Fidelity Latin America Fund (FLATX), on current investment opportunities and risks in Latin American markets, and why he's overweight Brazil. Jim Fallon, Editorial Director of Women's Wear Daily, on the economic impact to the global fashion world from the upcoming Royal Wedding.

Stephen Roach, Senior Fellow and lecturer at Yale University and a Bloomberg View columnist, discusses whether China has the edge in US trade negotiations. Liam Denning, Energy, Mining and Commodities Columnist for Bloomberg Gadfly, on how US supply and geopolitics are impacting oil prices. Steve Milunovich, analyst at UBS Securities, on what to expect from Apple earnings. Ira Jersey, Chief US interest rate strategist for Bloomberg Intelligence, on quarterly refunding by the Treasury.

John Butler, Senior Telecom Services & Equipment Analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, on T-Mobile to acquire Sprint Corp. for $26.5 billion in stock. Andy Lipow, President of Lipow Oil Associates, on Marathon Petroleum to buy rival oil refiner Andeavor for $23.3 billion, in a deal that could create the largest independent fuel maker in the U.S. Jim Vogel, Interest Rate Strategist for FTN Financial, on why yields are pegged more to inflation than supply. Walter Kemmsies, Economist and Chief Strategist of JLL's Ports, Airports and Global Infrastructure Group, on Mnuchin's upcoming trip to China, and outlook for tariffs.

Chris Miglino, CEO and Founder of SRAX (Social Reality), on how data is controlled and managed, how regulation will impact big tech media ad dollars, and developing technology for consumers to control and sell their own data.Hal Brands, Henry A. Kissinger Distinguished Professor at Johns Hopkins University and Bloomberg View columnist, on the implications for North and South Korea agreeing to finally end a seven-decade war.Michael Scanlon, Portfolio Manager for Manulife Asset Management, on big tech and energy, rebalancing the portfolio, and investment outlook.Fernando Valle, oil & gas analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, on Exxon and Chevron earnings

(Bloomberg) -- Bloomberg Markets AM with Pimm Fox and Lisa Abramowicz. Guests:David Kudla, Founder, CEO and Chief Investment Strategist of Mainstay Capital, on auto earnings, and a broader look at the auto industry. Yalman Onaran, Senior Writer: Banking and Finance for Bloomberg, on why he’s skeptical that Deutsche Bank can execute its latest plan. Scott Li, principal at CRG, a healthcare private investment firm, discusses investment opportunities in the healthcare landscape. Shira Ovide, Bloomberg Gadfly technology columnist, on Facebook, Amazon, and a look at investor jitters abvout Apple.

Monika Bickert, Vice President, Product Policy and Counterterrorism at Facebook, on the company's update of community standards. Phil Bak, CEO of Exponential ETFs, on overexposure to FAANG trade in traditional market cap indexes, and a preview of Facebook earnings. Erik Fyrwald, CEO of Syngenta, on developing technologies including a malaria insecticide, their recent debt offering, and an upcoming EU ruling to ban one of their insecticides. Dr. Silviu Itescu, CEO of Mesoblast, (ASX:MSB; Nasdaq:MESO), on the opioid crisis, their product pipeline, and potential partners.

FOCUS ON FIXED INCOME: Damian Sassower, fixed income strategist for Bloomberg Intelligence, on emerging market debt and what higher US yields mean for EM.Jason Trennert, Chairman and Chief Investment Officer of Strategas Research Partners, on why the real economy will outperform the market in 2018.Alex Webb, Bloomberg Gadfly columnist covering technology, on Google's spending surge and Apple manufacturers signaling slowdown in iPhone demand.Max Nisen, Bloomberg Gadfly health care columnist, on Takeda close to buying Shire, and today's big health care earnings.

Dave Lafferty, Chief Market Strategist of Natixis Investment Managers, on markets and outlook. Also joining Pimm and Lisa is Scott Black, President and Founder of Delphi Management, on value investing and current stock picks. We also discuss cannabis legalization with former Massachusetts Governor William Weld, and Kevin Murphy, CEO of Acreage Holdings. Also joining to discuss oil and OPEC, is Joe Carroll, Bloomberg U.S. Energy Reporter and Houston Bureau Chief. Rounding out the conversation on munis is Joe Mysak, Editor for Bloomberg Brief: Municipal Market. 

Srinivas Dhulipala, founder of credit hedge fund Kildonan Castle Asset Management, on why rate volatility presents the single-biggest risk to the high-yield credit market. Shira Ovide, Bloomberg Gadfly technology columnist, on Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos' annual shareholder letter, and Facebook building a team to design its own chips. Frank Holmes, CEO and CIO of US Global Investors, on the case for gold. Richard Conn, Managing Partner of Eurasia Advisors, on US-Russia relations, impact of sanctions, ruble outlook, and what response would be effective in dealing with Moscow.

Admiral James Stavridis, retired U.S. Navy admiral and former military commander of NATO, current dean of the Fletcher School at Tufts University and Bloomberg View contributor, on Mike Pompeo speaking with Kim Jong Un, and the conflict in Syria. Justin Sunerok, Founder and CEO of Verge, on their new partnership with Pornhub for its users to accept Verge cryptocurrency as payment.   Luxembourg Finance Minister Pierre Gramegna on EU integration and trade outlook, taxation and its status as tax haven, and European growth. Sridhar Natarajan, High Yield Debt and Syndicated Loan Reporter, on Goldman and Blackstone being on opposite sides of an ego clash over swaps.

Coinshares Chairman Danny Masters discusses the outlook for bitcoin and crypto currencies, security, and regulation in the industry.Ira Jersey, Chief US interest rate strategist for Bloomberg Intelligence, on the yield curve, Richard Clarida and Fedspeak this week.PenFed CEO James Schenck discusses providing seed capital to fund veteran start-ups via their new Veteran Entrepreneur Investment Program. Kevin Tynan, Senior Auto Analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, on China removing ownership caps on automakers.

Charles Peabody, President of Portales Partners LLC, on bank earnings and why we are seeing a lower quality of earnings. Brian Egger, Senior Gaming and Lodging analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, on continued consolidation in the gambling industry, as Icahn plans to sell Tropicana in a $1.85 billion deal. Jack Ablin, Founding Partner and Chief Investment Officer at Cresset Wealth Advisers, on why the market is undervalued and current credit conditions.David Chene, Managing Partner at Kennedy Lewis Investment Management LLC, on whether corporate debt will be leading the US into the next recession.