Taking Stock

Liam Denning, a Bloomberg Gadfly energy columnist, says most of Tesla's value lies in what people expect the company to be doing five or 10 years from now. Krishna Memani, chief investment officer at Oppenheimer Funds, discusses long bonds, growth, reflation and leveraged loans. Craig Johnson, president of Customer Growth Partners, says department stores make up 1.6 percent of the retail market, down from 10 percent a generation ago. Finally, Bloomberg's Saleha Mohsin discusses U.S. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin's comments on the yuan, NAFTA and the long bond.

The number of first-time home buyers is rising, reflecting millennials who are the single biggest group of U.S. purchasers, says Logan Mohtashami, a senior loan officer at AMC Lending Group. Joel Levington, a senior credit analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, tells Pimm Fox and Lisa Abramowicz why share repurchases would be a better use of capital than acquisitions. Finally, Bloomberg's Leslie Patton discusses McDonald's plan to cut prices on drinks as the fast-food industry slumps.

Nicholas Weaver, a security researcher at the International Computer Science Center at Berkeley, says it would be simple to hack Donald Trump's phone. Bloomberg's Ed Hammond discusses Unilever's decision to rebuff a $143 billion takeover bid from Kraft Heinz. Ken Goldstein, an economist at the Conference Board, speaks with Pimm Fox and Lisa Abramowicz about the latest Index of Leading Economic Indicators. Finally, Bloomberg's Matt Miller discusses the latest news from the Munich Security Conference.

Bloomberg's Tony Capaccio says Boeing's CEO was in the room listening to Donald Trump's calls to the Pentagon about the Lockheed Martin F-35 jet. Ward McCarthy, the chief financial economist at Jefferies, discusses rates, fixed income and the Fed. Jonathan Gruber, a professor of economics at MIT who is considered a key architect of Obamacare, discusses the Trump administration's proposed changes to health care. Finally, Bloomberg's Yalman Onaran tells Pimm Fox and Lisa Abramowicz that Trump's tax cuts could boost profit at the six largest U.S. banks by $12 billion.

Bloomberg Intelligence's Carl Riccadonna and Nathan Dean discuss Janet Yellen's testimony to Congress and the state of play for Dodd-Frank. Then Ken Shea, a food, beverage and tobacco analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, discusses earnings and provides an outlook for the spirits industry.

Ariel Cohen, a senior fellow at the Atlantic Council, discusses the fallout of General Flynn's resignation and relations between Russian and the U.S. Then, Alex Nowrasteh, an immigration policy analyst at the Center for Global Liberty and Prosperity at the Cato Institute, discusses the outlook and issues surrounding the Trump administration's immigration policies. Finally, Phil Orlando, the chief equity strategist for Federated Global Investment Management, discusses markets, current investment strategy and the Fed.

Damian Sassower, a fixed income strategist for Bloomberg Intelligence, discusses declining foreign currency reserves held by emerging-market nations. Jeff Weiss, the chief technical analyst at Clearview Trading Advisors, and Bloomberg Intelligence's Yelena Shulyatyeva, compare technical analysis to economic forecasts for the markets. Lucas Shaw, a Bloomberg media and entertainment reporter, says Facebook is trying to break into the music industry and offer labels an alternative to YouTube. Finally, Brian Chappatta, a Bloomberg bond reporter, discusses his story about how America's biggest foreign creditors are dumping Treasuries.

George Magnus, a Bloomberg View columnist and an associate at Oxford University's China Centre, says China isn't ready to make the concessions the U.S. wants on trade policy. June Grasso, co-host of "Bloomberg Law," discusses the next steps for the Trump administration after an appeals court refused to reinstate the travel ban. Art Hogan, the chief market strategist at Wunderlich Capital Markets, speaks with Pimm Fox and Lisa Abramowicz about the markets and his investment strategy. Finally, Brian Rye, the senior healthcare policy analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, discusses how Tom Price's confirmation as Secretary of Health and Human Services will affect Obamacare and its repeal.

Jim Bianco, president and founder of Bianco Research, says 10-year Treasury yields could fall below 2.3% before rising to 3%. Alex Zozaya, CEO of Apple Leisure Group, discusses investment opportunities for tourism and travel in Central America and Donald Trump's potential effect on the travel industry. Sarah Jane Mahmud, a government analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence in London, discusses the passage of Theresa May's Brexit bill. Finally, Shruti Singh, an agriculture companies reporter for Bloomberg, says the meat industry is bracing for a shortage of refugees needed to cut steaks.

Jim Vogel, an interest rate strategist at FTN Financial, says he expects a plan from the Federal Reserve for its $400 billion of Treasury holdings by the end of 2017. Bloomberg Intelligence's Paul Sweeney discusses Disney and Time Warner. Alan Baum, a principal at Baum and Associates, a Michigan-based research firm, says the price of some cars could rise by $17,000 because of a border tax. Finally, Ruth David, an IPO and deals reporter for Bloomberg, discusses Saudi Aramco hiring Moelis to advise on what may be a $100 billion IPO.

John Kilduff, a founding partner of Again Capital, says oil prices could fall to as low as $42. Tony Dwyer, Canaccord Genuity's chief market strategist, discusses markets and investing and why he's calling for stocks to fall in the "near term." Jordan Robertson, a Bloomberg technology reporter, says cybersecurity fears are creating a desire for alternative network equipment. Finally, Bloomberg's David Welch discusses GM's earnings and outlook.

Paul Sweeney, director of North American research and a media analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, discusses media earnings and says 21st Century Fox has the best exposure to the global growth of pay TV. Scott Rothbort, president of Lakeview Asset Management, tells Pimm Fox and Lisa Abramowicz why he is short Chipotle. John Wobensmith, president of Genco Shipping, discusses dry bulk commodities in China and the supply-demand outlook for 2017. Finally, Charles Peabody, the managing director at Compass Point Research & Trading, discusses the possibility of U.S. banks returning more than $100 billion in capital to investors if Donald Trump succeeds in loosening regulation.

Jim Millstein, CEO of Millstein & Co, says Donald Trump's agenda would be a radical refashioning of America's place in the world's economy. Ross Levinsohn, the executive chairman of Mundo Media and formerly Yahoo's interim CEO, says the most important thing media companies need to figure out is a distribution strategy. Peter Dugas, former deputy assistant secretary of the U.S. Treasury, discusses the tech and business implications of a Dodd-Frank repeal. Finally, Alison Williams, the senior bank analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, discusses potential repeals of the Dodd-Frank and fiduciary rules.

Marc Stefanski, CEO of Third Federal Savings & Loan, says small and mid-size banks are being choked by the regulatory environment. Bloomberg's Marty Schenker discusses whether Donald Trump will damage long-standing alliances. BNP Paribas' Paul Mortimer-Lee speaks with Pimm Fox and Lisa Abramowicz about rates and the global economy. Finally, Matt Levine, a columnist for Bloomberg View, discusses his column, "Stability Is Good For Business. Trump's Whims Threaten It."

Neil Dwane, a global strategist for Allianz Global Investors, discusses investment strategies for Donald Trump's policies and says infrastructure doesn't change the growth rate of the underlying economy. Bloomberg's John Lippert tells Pimm Fox and Lisa Abramowicz that Ford will have an edge over other automakers in the face of Trump's proposed border tax. Brown Brothers Harriman's Scott Clemons discusses Trump, tariffs and trade economics. Finally, Kimberly Robinson, a Supreme Court reporter for Bloomberg BNA, discusses Trump's Supreme Court nominee, Neil Gorsuch.

Libby Toudouze, a partner and money manager at Cushing Asset Management, says Williams Partners is in the sweet spot of the energy "renaissance." Michael Scanlon, a money manager at Manulife Asset Management, previews Apple earnings. Max Nisen, a Bloomberg Gadfly columnist covering health care, discusses Eli Lilly and Pfizer earnings, Teva's plunge after patents were invalidated and Donald Trump's meeting with the pharmaceutical industry representatives today. Finally, Patrick Donahue, a German government reporter for Bloomberg in Berlin, discusses Trump adviser Peter Navarro criticizing Germany for exploiting an "undervalued" euro.

Former Assistant Secretary of State Lincoln Bloomfield, chairman emeritus of the Stimson Center, says Donald Trump's decision to elevate chief strategist Steve Bannon to the National Security Council and demote the director of National Intelligence and the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff raises questions. Gerardo Rodriguez, a managing director and money manager at BlackRock Financial Management, discusses the outlook for Mexico and the peso in the face of NAFTA restructuring and a proposed border wall. Bloomberg's Shira Ovide speaks with Pimm Fox and Lisa Abramowicz about Trump's immigration ban and plans to overhaul the work-visa programs, and how it could affect technology companies. Finally, Bloomberg's Justin Sink and Nathan Dean discuss migrant policy and Trump's declaration that he will dismantle Dodd-Frank.

Bill Sandbrook, CEO of U.S. Concrete Inc., gives an outlook on infrastructure and says a border wall will need a significant amount of concrete. Leonid Bershidsky, a Bloomberg View columnist in Berlin, discusses his column, "Trump Is a Master of Diversion." Bloomberg's Eric Martin talks about deteriorating U.S.-Mexico relations amid a trade and border wall clash. Nancy Havens-Hasty, president and CIO of Havens Advisors, gives an M&A outlook for 2017.

Bloomberg Intelligence's Tom Orlik discusses how Asia economies will shape up under a U.S.-less TPP and says losing U.S. trade will hurt China. Bob Shanks, CFO of Ford Motor Company, discusses fourth quarter earnings. Peter Andersen, CIO of Fiduciary Trust, talks about his investment strategy in times of uncertainty. Finally, Max Abelson, a finance reporter for Bloomberg, discusses his Businessweek article, "Billionaire Ross Spearheads Trump’s Plan for Rule by the Rich."

Bloomberg's Joe Nocera tells Pimm Fox and Lisa Abramowicz why Tom Price's stock trades flunk the smell test. Jamie Butters, a U.S. auto reporter for Bloomberg, discusses why Donald Trump has picked a bad time to push for new U.S. auto factories. Bloomberg Gadfly's Tim Culpan discusses Foxconn Technology's plans for a U.S. plant that might create 30 thousand to 50 thousand jobs. Finally, Ron Williams, the chairman and CEO of RW2 Enterprises, discusses how the millennial generation will steer an $18 trillion economy.