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Instant Reaction: Employers Unexpectedly Shed Jobs; Unemployment Rate Falls
1w ago00:34:10Summary readyUS employers unexpectedly cut jobs in July and hiring in the prior two months was revised lower, suggesting the labor market is weaker than previously thought after surprising strength earlier this year.Nonfarm payrolls decreased 23,000 last month following a combined 103,000 downward revision to the May and June figures, Bureau of Labor Statistics data showed Friday. The unemployment rate fell to 4.1% as labor force participation continued to slide, and wage growth slowed. Bloomberg's Tom Keene and Damian Sassower break down the numbers with: Claudia Sahm, Chief Economist at New Century Advisors Constance Hunter, Chief Economist at EIU Kristina Campmany, Senior Portfolio Manager at Invesco Andrew Hollenhorst, Chief US Economist at CitiStephanie Roth, Wolfe Research Chief Economist See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummaryInsurance Europe's Thea Utoft Høj Jensen Talks Wildfire Risks
1w ago00:10:17Summary readyInsurance Europe says the sector will be able to deal with the current levels of wildfires across the continent. Director General Thea Utoft Høj Jensen joins Bloomberg's Stephen Carroll and Caroline Hepker on Daybreak Europe to discuss how the insurance sector is responding to the increasing wildfire risks and whether pressure will grow on premiums.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummaryWestern Digital CEO Irving Tan Talks AI Storage Demand
2w ago00:05:58Summary readyWestern Digital (WD) says the AI infrastructure buildout is creating sustained demand for data storage, even as investors reacted to a softer near-term outlook. CEO Irving Tan joins Bloomberg to explain why hyperscaler demand remains strong and how the company is increasing hard drive capacity. He says long-term supply agreements suggest AI's storage needs will continue to grow well into the next decade. He joins Ed Ludlow on "Bloomberg Tech."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummarySmashburger CEO Jim Sullivan Talks Franchising, Cyclospora and Pricing
2w ago00:06:04Summary readySmashburger CEO Jim Sullivan explains why the restaurant chain is doubling down on franchising. Speaking on "Bloomberg Open Interest," Sullivan also comments on the recent outbreak of cyclosporiasis and the company's pricing strategy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummaryKrispy Kreme CEOJosh Charlesworth Talks Turnaround
2w ago00:06:21Summary readyKrispy Kreme narrowed its loss and expanded margins during its latest quarter, as the doughnut chain continued to make progress with its turnaround plan. They reiterated its forecast for systemwide sales growth of 2% to 4% in constant currency this year, as well as its outlook for revenue and adjusted Ebitda. For more, Josh speaks with Bloomberg's Dani Burger and Michael McKee. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummaryFormer Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin Talks Education Freedom Tax Credit
2w ago00:17:36Summary readyFormer Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin says he does not anticipate being on a presidential debate stage in 2028, while stopping short of definitively ruling out a campaign. Youngkin also says communities should have the final say on data center development and that developers must address concerns about power, water and infrastructure. He also discusses his new initiative promoting a federal scholarship tax credit. He speaks with Kailey Leinz and Joe Mathieu on the late edition of Bloomberg's "Balance of Power."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummaryUber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi Talks Robotaxis & Booking Outlook
2w ago00:08:46Summary readyUber Technologies Inc. shares slid by the most in six months after the company issued a bookings outlook that just met analyst estimates, compounding concerns from investors about the company’s ability to evolve in the robotaxi era. Total gross bookings — a key metric that includes ride hails, delivery orders and driver and merchant earnings but not tips — will be $58.25 billion to $60.25 billion for the quarter ending in September, the company said Wednesday. For more, Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi spoke with Bloomberg Tech host Ed Ludlow.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummaryDan Ives on Big Tech’s AI Spending Spree
2w ago00:07:55Summary readyAggressive AI spending plans by Amazon.com Inc., Microsoft Corp. and Alphabet Inc. provided fresh evidence that demand for chips and related equipment will remain strong, offering relief to a sector that’s been battered in recent days. Amazon boosted its forecast for full-year capital expenditures to $220 billion on Thursday, up from a previous estimate of $200 billion, with Chief Executive Officer Andy Jassy saying most of that spending will go toward artificial intelligence. The outlook was part of a rush of earnings reports delivered by so-called hyperscalers — the world’s largest cloud computing providers — and they showed there’s been no letup in ambitions for building AI infrastructure. For more, we get reaction from Dan Ives, Partner at Yorkville and Ives. He speaks with Tom Keene and Paul Sweeney on Bloomberg Surveillance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Earnings Special: SpaceX’s AI Splurge Puts a Damper on Debut Earnings After IPO
2w ago00:19:40Summary readySpaceX stock fell after the company disclosed higher-than-expected spending on its artificial intelligence business, dampening an inaugural quarterly report that broadly surpassed Wall Street forecasts. Shares of Elon Musk’s rocket, satellite and AI conglomerate tumbled as much as 8.8% in US postmarket trading after it said capital spending jumped to about $18.4 billion in the second quarter. For instant reaction and analysis, Bloomberg Businessweek Daily hosts Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec speak with: Ed Ludlow, Bloomberg Tech co-host Mandeep Singh, Bloomberg Intelligence Global Head of Technology Research See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummaryScotts Miracle-Gro CEO Nate Baxter Talks Growth Strategy
2w ago00:07:20Summary readyNate Baxter, CEO and President of Scotts Miracle-Gro, joined Bloomberg Television after the company’s investor day to discuss its new growth targets, the strategy behind its 2027–2029 outlook, and how the company is trying to reach younger consumers through digital media, e-commerce and new product channels. Baxter spoke with Bloomberg's Romaine Bostick on The Close.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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