Taking Stock

Amy Crews Cutts, Chief Economist for Equifax, on the rising amount of consumer debt.David Lee, COO and CFO of Impossible Foods, on its plant-based burger making its fast food debut at White Castle. Barry James, President and CIO of James Investment Research and portfolio manager of the James Balanced: Golden Rainbow Fund (GLRBX), on current positioning, and stock picks.  Larry Liebert, National Security Editor for Bloomberg, on the situation in Syria, and changes at the NSA.Mike McGlone, Commodity Strategist for Bloomberg Intelligence, on how middle east tensions are impacting oil price.

Marty Schenker, Chief Content Officer for Bloomberg, on headlines moving markets today: U.S. mulling military strategies in Syria, Trump considering firing Rosenstein to end Mueller investigation. Billy House, congressional reporter for Bloomberg, on Paul Ryan's announcement to not seek reelecion, and who could replace him. Paul Sweeney, U.S. Director of Research and Senior Media/Internet Analyst, on the two big issues that Facebook will need to tackle. Shira Ovide, Bloomberg Gadfly technology columnist, with recap and analysis of Mark Zuckerberg's testimony before Congress.

Pedro Pizarro, President and CEO, Edison International, on investing in new energies, and how utilities are positioning themselves to benefit from the shift to electric vehicles.Anne Finucane, Vice Chairman, Bank of America, on investing in clean energy, sustainable financing, and how policy about social risk directs investment in different industries.  Chris Mowry, CEO of General Fusion, on what the private sector and governments are doing to support nuclear fusion, and why break-even fusion is possible. Tom Wilson, mining and commodities reporter for Bloomberg, on how Russia sanctions are reverberating through the global commodities markets.

Guests: General (Ret.) Keith Alexander, U.S. Army, Co-founder and Director at IP3, on creating a strategy for secure economic development of nuclear energy in the Middle East, and implications for the region. Chris Ailman, Chief Investment Officer at CalSTRS Investments, discusses Facebook’s need to give voting rights to capital investors, and addresses the potentially material financial impact of climate change.Tom Fanning, Chairman, President & CEO, Southern Company, on his nuclear bet, investing in solar, and the future landscape of energy in the US. Sunpower CEO Tom Werner discusses new panel factory, tariffs, industry landscape and company outlook.  Live from Bloomberg’s Future of Energy Global Summit in New York City. 

Guests: Gary Shilling, President of A. Gary Shilling & Co. and Bloomberg View Prophet and columnist, on markets, commodities and current investment themes.Brendan Ahern, CIO of KraneShares, on China, tariffs, and current China investment strategies.Erin Browne, head of asset allocation at UBS Asset Management, discusses markets and current allocation strategy, trade war impact, and currencies outlook.George Kurian, CEO of NetApp, and Anand Srinivasan, Senior Semiconductor and Hardware Analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, on the company’s financials and outlook, and keeping data safe in the cloud.

Clay Lowery, Managing Director at Rock Creek Global Advisors and former Assistant Secretary for International Affairs at the US Treasury Department, on tariffs, and the US considering an emergency CFIUS law to curb China takeovers. Brian Kleinhanzl, Equity research analyst at Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, discusses why Goldman's transition to be more "bank-like" may fail. Hugh Son, Bloomberg finance reporter, on the Wall Street battle between man and machine, and highlights from Jamie Dimon's annual letter to shareholders. Cole Smead, Managing Director and Portfolio Manager at Smead Capital Management, on markets and how passive vehicles don't help investors during bear markets.

Doug Borthwick, Managing Director/Head:FX at Chapdelaine & Co, on currency strategy, dollar weakness, and why the Canadian dollar will rebound. Satish Jindel, President of SJ Consulting, dispels Trump’s claims about Amazon and USPS, and discusses the impact of tariffs on the transports and container ship industry. Dr. Ellen Wald, scholar at the Arabia Foundation, discusses oil markets and her new book, "Saudi, Inc," a history of Saudi Aramco and the family that controls the multi-trillion dollar enterprise. Rob Croce, Managing Director of Quantitative Strategies at Salient Partners, on asset allocation and risk parity strategy, as market volatility and negativity increases.

Alan Blinder, economist and former Vice-Chair of the Federal Reserve, on his new book, "Advice and Dissent: Why America Suffers When Economics and Politics Collide." Jordyn Holman, Bloomberg reporter, discusses why Sinclair contracts made it too expensive for reporters to quit amidst controversy over pro-Trump scripts. Baroness Helena Kennedy, Labour Party Member at the House of Lords, on outlook for Brexit, and how the UK economy is already feeling the pinch. Jonathan Miller, President and CEO of Miller Samuel, on Manhattan home prices plunging by the most since the recession. 

Guests:Philippe Houchois, equity analyst at Jefferies, on why he thinks investors should hold onto Tesla, as the stock comes under pressure amidst production concerns.Banker to the world Bill Rhodes, President and CEO of William Rhodes Global Advisors, on China tariffs and outlook for trade war.Bloomberg Gadfly’s Max Nisen, health care columnist, and Tara Lachapelle, deals columnist, on why a Walmart-Humana makes sense.Jennifer Bartashus, consumer analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, on a California ruling that will require coffee sellers and retailers like Starbucks to issue cancer warnings.

Mike Collins, Senior Investment Officer, Portfolio Manager and at PGIM Fixed Income, on current investment strategy, the yield curve and rate hike outlook. Shira Ovide, Bloomberg Gadfly technology columnist, on Trump’s attacks on Amazon, Apple’s new iPad, and why investors are suddenly concerned about the big tech companies. Jim Nadler, CEO of Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA), on the business outlook and how the US deficit may impact its rating. Michaela Ross, Bloomberg Law technology reporter, on how campaign donations made in bitcoin are raising concerns with finance transparency groups about fraudulent giving.

Joel Levington, Senior credit analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, on Moody’s downgrade of Tesla’s bonds to Caa1, which may slice about 3 points of value off the notes and create a dilemma in raising money. Robert Lawrence, Professor of International Trade and Investment at Harvard Kennedy School and former economic adviser to President Clinton, on trade war with China, and who stands to win or lose. Max Chafkin, technology reporter for Bloomberg Businessweek, discusses Facebook updating privacy tool, and what to expect from Mark Zuckerberg testifying before Congress. Stephen Rannekleiv, Global Beverages Strategist for Rabobank International, on the growth in online sales of alcohol and who will be the winners, as well as any tariff impacts to the industry.

Robert Friedman, Senior Editor, Projects & Investigations for Bloomberg, on how Facebook helps shady advertisers. Jack Devine, former Acting Director of the CIA and founding partner and President of security firm The Arkin Group, discusses why he supports Trump's CIA director nominee, Gina Haspel.Bloomberg View columnist Jared Dillian, editor and publisher of "The Daily Dirtnap," discusses his column: "Private Equity? It's More Like Pirate Equity."Chris Hughes, deals columnist for Bloomberg Gadfly, discusses Akzo Nobel selling chemicals unit to PE firm Carlyle for $12.5 billion, and Glaxo buying Novartis' consumer health division for $13 billion.

Mike McDonough, Chief Economist: Financial Products for Bloomberg, on China’s reaction to Trump’s tariffs, and the possibility they will reduce US Treasury purchases as bargaining leverage. Dr. Garth Graham, President of the Aetna Foundation and former deputy assistant secretary of HHS, to discuss their Healthiest Communities report, and their initiative to address the opioid crisis.  Ken Monaghan, Co-Director of Global High Yield at Amundi Pioneer, on credit markets, rate hike outlook, and opportunities and risks in high yield. MID MARKET REPORT:  David Dullum, President of Gladstone Investment Corporation (NASDAQ: GAIN), on why this PE fund focuses on lower middle market buyouts, and how BDC's can add more leverage after recent tax law addendum.

Guests:  Han Yik, Head of Institutional Investors at the World Economic Forum, discusses the global pension crisis.David Ourlicht, Commissioner & Chair of the Investment Committee, New York State Insurance Fund, and special adviser to the Chairman of GAMCO, discusses market outlook, infrastructure and asset allocation strategy.Phil Orlando, Chief Equity Market Strategist at Federated, on markets and investing, and why he sees value in the US equity market.Mark Rosenberg, CEO and Co-Founder of Geoquant, on their Mueller Index and how recent turnover at the White House is impacting the political risk in markets.

Leland Miler, CEO of China Beige Book, on Trump set to announce $50 billion of tariffs against China over intellectual-property violations.David Garrity, CEO of GVA Research, on Zuckerberg's apology over Cambridge Analytica crisis, and the importance of quantum computer cybersecurity.Tara Lachapelle, Bloomberg Gadfly deals columnist, on outlook for Time Warner-AT&T, as the CEOs head to court today for the DOJ lawsuit seeking to block the merger. John Love, President and CEO of USCF, discusses commodities, oil and gas, and how their private equity ETFs have performed.

Komal Sri-Kumar, President and Founder of Sri-Kumar Global Strategies, and a Bloomberg Prophet, on the FOMC and what to expect from today's meeting, and why Treasuries have the winning hand over equities. Jim Anderson, CEO of SocialFlow, discusses the issues surrounding data mining, privacy and the controversy over Facebook and Cambridge Analytica. Joel Levington, Senior Credit Analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, on why Tesla bondholders won't have a good 2018. Ben Penn, labor reporter for Bloomberg Law, on the DOL releasing a controversial tip-sharing rule without data showing it could allow businesses to skim $640 million in gratuities.

Scott Mushkin, Senior Retail/Staples Analyst at Wolfe Research, on casualties in the grocer landscape, as Amazon fuels competition. Sarah Frier, technology reporter for Bloomberg, on how Facebook made its Cambridge Analytica data crisis worse, and how Congress is responding. Andrew Mayeda, global economy reporter for Bloomberg, on China pledging action on tech transfers, as Trump prepares to impose tariffs worth as much as $60 billion on Chinese products. Ira Jersey, Chief US interest rate strategist for Bloomberg Intelligence,  previews the FOMC meeting.

Mindy Grossman, CEO of Weight Watchers, discusses the shift from focusing on losing weight to overall health and wellness, and the launch of their Healthy Kitchen products.Paul Sweeney, U.S. Director of Research and Senior Media/Internet Analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, on Apple developing their own screens, Facebook in hot water after the Cambridge Analytica data breach, and Time Warner going to trial against the DOJ.Elliot Weissbluth, Founder and CEO of HighTower Advisors, on the repeal of DOL's fiduciary rule, and what it means for financial advisors and investors. Susanne Barton, Bloomberg commodities reporter, on why industry barons see a future in mining asteroids in space for water and minerals.

Marian Harkin, European Union Parliament Member representing Ireland, discusses Brexit and the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic. Jennifer Bartashus, Senior U.S. Food Retail Analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, and Alan Bjerga, Bloomberg agriculture reporter, on Walmart: farming drones and e-commerce whistle blower.Chuck Lieberman, Bloomberg Prophet and Chief Investment Officer & Managing Partner Advisors Capital Management LLC, on more bad news for the MLP sector. Dr. Eric Cole, CEO of Secure Anchor Consulting, and former Technical Director for the C.I.A. who served on the Cybersecurity Commission for President Obama, discusses the Russian hack on US critical infrastructure.

Phil Brendel, senior credit analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, and Matt Townsend, Global business reporter for Bloomberg, on Toys R Us liquidating stores, and iHeart filing for bankruptcy.Yalman Onaran, Senior Banking and Finance Writer for Bloomberg, on the U.S. Senate passing legislation to ease Dodd-Frank banking rules that were prompted by the global financial crisis.Patrick Chovanec, Chief Strategist of Silvercrest Asset Management, on market risks, China, and what recent dollar weakness is sayingSteve Matthews, Bloomberg economics reporter, on Larry Kudlow succeeding Gary Cohn, and wasting no time as he plunges into his role as Trump’s economic warrior