Taking Stock

John McClain, portfolio manager at Diamond Hill Investment Group, with color and outlook for credit markets and high-yield debt. Author Joshua Freeman,  professor at Queens College and the CUNY Graduate Center, discusses his new book, "Behemoth: A History of the Factory and the Making of the Modern World.”  Toby Harshaw, Bloomberg View national security editor, on Theresa May expelling 23 Russian diplomats over the poisoning of a former spy on British soil, and what this means for the U.S. Scott Lawlor, Founder and CEO at Waypoint Residential, on why you should have real estate investments in your portfolio, where we are in the real estate market cycle, and top opportunities.

Tony Balloon, the head of the China corporate consulting practice at Alston & Bird, and Bloomberg's DOJ reporter David McLaughlin, discuss Trump rejecting the Qualcomm/Broadcom merger, and potential implications for cross-border deals in the U.S. going forward. Willie Walker, CEO of Walker & Dunlop, discusses Freddie Mac's new pilot program, the housing and mortgage market, and company outlook after tax reform. Jim Paulsen, Chief Investment Strategist at The Leuthold Group, markets and current investment strategy. Ira Jersey, Chief US interest rate strategist for Bloomberg Intelligence, on what bond auctions are telling us. 

Erik Schatzker, Editor-at-large for Bloomberg, on Goldman announcing David Solomon will be the sole president of the company, and Lloyd Blankfein saying reports of his exit are premature. MID MARKET REPORT:  Steven DeSanctis, Managing Director and small/mid-cap analyst for Jefferies, on current trends and opportunities in the small to mid-cap space. Ariel Cohen, Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council and director of the Center for Energy, Natural Resources and Geopolitics at the IAGS, on North Korea and Russia. Jonathan Hill, Founder and Owner of Jonathan A. Hill Booksellers, on pricing rare books, and highlights from the annual Antiquarian Book show, where a Copernicus was on sale for $2 million.

Jack Devine, former Acting Director of the CIA and President of security firm The Arkin Group, and Toby Harshaw, Bloomberg View editor, discuss President Trump upcoming meeting with North Korea's Kim Jong Un.Noel Hebert, Director of Credit Research for Bloomberg Intelligence, on Toys R Us said to prepare for a shutdown of its US operations, and Claire's preparing to file bankruptcy. Tad Rivelle, Chief Investment Officer for Fixed Income at TCW Group, on the bond markets and current investment strategy. Max Nisen, Bloomberg Gadfly columnist covering health care, discuss the health care industry landscape following the Express Scripts-Cigna, and potential anti-trust issues.

Fahmi Quadir, Founder and CIO of Safkhet Capital LP, discusses starting her short-only hedge fund, and how she targets a stock. Priya Misra, Head of Global Rates at TD Securities, on the ECB rate decision, and the upcoming payroll report. Irene Finel-Honigman, Adjunct Professor of International Affairs at Columbia University, on trade and tariffs, and what populism really means.Lara Rhame, Chief US Economist at FS Investments, on economic indicators, volatility, tariffs and the Fed.                                              

Steven Pinker, Harvard psychologist and professor, discusses his new book, "Enlightenment Now: The Case for Reason, Science, Humanism and Progress."Paresh Upadhaya, Director of Currency Strategy at Amundi Pioneer, on how the dollar will perform going forward under a protectionist agenda, and his favorite FX trade for 2018.Beatrice Fihn, Executive Director of the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN), discusses a report that reveals what companies benefit from a new arms race.Vincent Piazza, Senior Equity Energy Analyst and Global Sector Leader for Bloomberg Intelligence, on oil, US shale overtaking OPEC, and what E&P companies will do with their excess cash.

Toby Harshaw, Bloomberg View editor, on North Korea willing to give up its nuclear weapons if the safety of Kim Jong Un’s regime is guaranteed. Brendan Brown, Chief Economist and Head of Economic Research at Mitsubishi UFJ Securities, on currency manipulation, and why Jay Powell is walking a monetary tightrope blind. Ram Ahluwalia, CEO and co-founder of Peer IQ, on Amazon to offer checking accounts. David Katz, President and CIO of Matrix Asset Advisors, on his current stock picks, and why you should buy Wells Fargo now during this period of uncertainty.

Caitlin Webber, US Trade Policy analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, on impact of Trump's tariffs and outlook for a trade war. David Garrity, CEO of GVA Research, on social media giants shirking responsibility, the importance of quantum computer cybersecurity, and why trading algorithms need to be reprogrammed. Randall Rothenberg, CEO of the Interactive Advertising Bureau, discusses the rise of the brand economy, and digital media self-regulation. Jamie Butters, US autos reporter for Bloomberg, on impact of steel tariffs on the auto industry.

Todd Zywicki, professor at George Mason University School of Law and a former director of the Federal Trade Commission’s Office of Policy Planning, on how Mick Mulvaney’s rollback of regulations at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is a step in the right direction.Brooke Sutherland, Bloomberg M&A and industrials columnist, on Broadcom's hostile bid for Qualcomm facing a new hurdle, as the Committee on Foreign Investment in the US starts a probe. Edward Lazear, Professor at Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business and Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution, on how government spending discourages work.Dan Liefgreen, Milan bureau chief for Bloomberg, on the populist turn in the Italy elections.

Market Drivers with Bloomberg stocks editor David Wilson, and Andrew Cosgrove, Senior Analyst: Energy & Mining for Bloomberg Intelligence, on impact of Trump imposing stiff steel and aluminum tariffs. Matt Boesler, Federal Reserve reporter for Bloomberg, on what to expect from Fed Chair Jay Powell’s testimony before the Senate Banking Committee.                                                                                              

Tom Hayes, CEO of Tyson Foods, on business outlook and shift towards prepared and snack foods, the company’s new vegan line, and commitment to transparency and sustainability.Michael Gorenstein, CEO of Cronos Group (NSDQ: CRON), the first cannabis company to list publicly in the US, on their IPO and outlook for medical marijuana in the US and abroad.Leland Miller, CEO of China Beige Book International, on China's lackluster PMI, and Mnuchin revisiting TPP. Scott Wren, senior global equity strategist for Wells Fargo Investment Institute, on balancing risk and reward in a portfolio, market volatility, the economy, and markets.

Market Drivers with Bloomberg stocks editor David Wilson, and Matt Boesler, Federal Reserve reporter for Bloomberg, on what to expect from Fed Chair Jay Powell's testimony before the House Financial Services Committee.

Decrypted returns on March 6th with a brand new season. Here's a sneak peek of what's in store. We'll be releasing new episodes every Tuesday starting next week. 

Mike Dudas, Metals and Mining Analyst for Vertical Research, on why gold is going to $1400 and Trump's aluminum tariffs. Brian Reynolds, Asset Class Strategist for Canaccord Genuity, on Wall Street buybacks driving the market. Katherine Chiglinsky, US finance reporter for Bloomberg, on Warren Buffett's annual shareholder letter and outlook for the joint health care venture with Amazon. Mike McDonough, Global Director of Economic Research at Bloomberg Economics, on China abolishing the term limit which would allow Xi Jinping to stay in power.

Eric Balchunas, Senior ETF analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, on how passive managers may have to take a more active role in light of unsavory stocks being in their indexes. Eric Kazatsky, municipal strategist for Bloomberg Intelligence, on muni buyers stampeding back into the sector. Toluse Olorunnipa, White House correspondent for Bloomberg, on Trump at CPAC and the gun debate.

Chris Hughes, co-Founder of Facebook, on his new book: FAIR SHOT: Rethinking Inequality and How We Earn, which exposes the specific forces of Big Tech that create today’s economic unfairness. Zach Tracer, Bloomberg health care reporter, and Jonathan Palmer, Senior Health Care Analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, on how pharmacy-benefit managers are getting more aggressive with the tactics they use to control costs.Danielle Dimartino Booth, Founder of Money Strong and a Bloomberg Prophet, previews the FOMC meeting and economic outlook.Brian Chappatta, US Treasuries reporter for Bloomberg, recaps this week's bond auctions, and how traders may react to 10- year UST hitting 3%.

Ben Hunt, Chief Investment Strategist for Salient Partners, on what is happening in the market, and relationship of inflation and interest rates.John Hultquist, Director of Intelligence Analysis for FireEye, on their new report that says North Korea is poised to launch a large scale cyber-attack.Jack Farchy, Senior energy and commodities reporter for Bloomberg, on Apple in talks to buy long-term supplies of cobalt directly from miners for the first time.Brad Hunter, Chief Economist at HomeAdvisor, on home sales and how rate hikes will impact the housing market.

Burt Flickinger, Managing Director at Strategic Resource Group, on Walmart earnings and outlook. Russ Koesterich, head of asset allocation for BlackRock Inc.’s global allocation team, on market outlook and how he is allocating assets. Richard Conn, Managing Partner of Eurasia Advisors, on impact of the Mueller indictments on US-Russia relations, and what response would be effective in dealing with Moscow.Chris Burniske, Partner at Placeholder and advisor to ARK Investment Management, on why Venezuela's petro is not a true cryptocurrency. 

Eric Stein, Co-Director of Global Income at Eaton Vance, on the bond market, the yield curve and EM debt.Max Nisen, Bloomberg Gadfly health care columnist, on Blue Cross of Idaho offering insurance plans that do not comply with Obamacare law, and don’t cover pre-existing conditions.Axel Merk, President and CIO of Merk Investments, with market insights on the dollar, gold, and how institutional investors should be handling volatility and risk.Karen Ubelhart, Industrials analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, on Deere raising its sales forecast amid signs of a farm economy recovery.

Damian Sassower, Fixed Income Strategist for Bloomberg Intelligence, on the lack of bids for emerging market debt. VolitionRX Group CEO Cameron Reynolds on developing a colon cancer test that could soon mean no more invasive colonoscopies. Kristina Swallow, President of American Society of Civil Engineers, to discuss President Trump's infrastructure plan and what improvements needs to be made. Robert Langreth, senior health care reporter for Bloomberg, on Amazon’s push into the health industry supply chain, angling to become the go-to source for basic medical supplies.