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Watch Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Hosts: Paul Sweeney and Norah Mulinda On this podcast: - Brian Egger, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Gaming and Lodging Analyst, discusses New York Mets owner Steve Cohen winning approval to operate a casino next to Citi Field in Queens. - Mary Ross Gilbert, Bloomberg Intelligence, Senior Equity Analyst, Covering Retail, discusses Macy's earnings. - Lily Meier, Bloomberg Retail Reporter, discusses Dollar Tree earnings. - Anurag Rana, Bloomberg Intelligence Technology Analyst, discusses Salesforce earnings. - George Ferguson, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Aerospace, Defense, & Airlines Analyst, discusses Airbus shares dropping on report of quality issues on dozens of A320s. - Jeffrey Langbaum, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior US REIT Analyst, discusses latest in real estate. - Helen Kou, BNEF Head of US Power Markets Research, discusses power demand from AI/data centers Bloomberg Intelligence, the research arm of Bloomberg L.P., has more than 400 professionals who provide in-depth analysis on more than 2,000 companies and 135 industries while considering strategic, equity and credit perspectives. BI also provides interactive data from over 500 independent contributors. It is available exclusively for Bloomberg Terminal subscribers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Watch Scarlet and Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Bloomberg Intelligence hosted by Paul Sweeney and Norah Mulinda -Geetha Ranganathan, Bloomberg Intelligence Analyst on US Media, discusses Netflix agreeing to buy Warner Bros. Discovery, marking a seismic shift in the entertainment business as a Silicon Valley-bred streaming giant swallows one of Hollywood’s oldest and most revered studios. -Jennifer Rie, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Litigation Analyst, discusses Antitrust implications of Netflix agreeing to buy Warner Bros. Discovery. - Woo Jin Ho, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Technology Analyst, recaps earnings from Hewlett Packard Enterprise. HPE shares dropped after the company gave an outlook for sales in the current quarter that fell short of high expectations for the AI server business. Revenue will be $9 billion to $9.4 billion and profit, excluding some items, will be 57 cents to 61 cents in the period ending in January, according to HPE. - George Ferguson, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Aerospace, Defense, & Airlines Analyst, discusses Southwest Airlines lowering its operating profit target for the full year due to the US government shutdown and higher fuel prices. The airline now expects earnings before interest and taxes to be approximately $500 million, compared with its prior expectation of $600 million to $800 million. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Watch Scarlet and Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Bloomberg Intelligence hosted by Paul Sweeney and Norah Mulinda -Caroline Hyde, Bloomberg Tech co-anchor, discusses Meta Platform's Mark Zuckerberg expected to cut resources for building the metaverse, which he once framed as the future of the company. Executives are considering potential budget cuts as high as 30% for the metaverse group next year, which could include layoffs as early as January. -Anurag Rana, Bloomberg Intelligence Technology Analyst, discusses Salesforce’s outlook for current remaining performance obligation growth still suggests a sequential deceleration, likely on tepid enterprise IT spending,” and “we expect this to pressure the company over the next 6-12 months. However, successful adoption of Agentforce and Data 360 makes us optimistic that these two products can become a larger sales driver from 2H26 onward. -Lindsay Dutch, Bloomberg Intelligence Consumer Hardlines Senior Analyst, discusses Dick's Sporting Goods earnings amid some consumer pullback - Mark Douglas, MNTN President and CEO, discusses the latest in the media streaming space, including WBD's sale. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Watch Scarlet and Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Bloomberg Intelligence hosted by Paul Sweeney and Norah Mulinda -Anurag Rana, Bloomberg Intelligence Technology Analyst, discusses Microsoft shares sliding after the Information reported that the software maker has lowered expectations for getting business customers to spend money on the cloud unit’s marketplace for artificial intelligence models and agents. -Mary Ross Gilbert, Bloomberg Intelligence, Senior Equity Analyst, Covering Retail, discusses Macy's earnings. Macy’s Inc. shares declined after its profit forecast for the current quarter disappointed investors, overshadowing a solid lead-up to the holiday shopping season. -Lily Meier, Bloomberg Retail Reporter, discusses Dollar Tree earnings. Dollar Tree reported better-than-expected profit and raised its full-year earnings outlook, a sign the discount retailer is capturing more spending from stretched shoppers. -Deborah Aitken, Bloomberg Intelligence Luxury Goods Analyst, discusses her outlook for luxury in 2026. According to Bloomberg Intelligence: Luxury-goods makers' recovery in 2026 hinges on limited price increases and a shift toward volume-led growth as tariff-linked hikes are largely absorbed and inflation eases. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Watch Scarlet and Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Bloomberg Intelligence hosted by Paul Sweeney and Alexandra Semenova -Mandeep Singh, Global Tech Research Head at Bloomberg Intelligence, discusses Amazon’s cloud unit racing to get the latest version of its artificial intelligence chip to market, renewing efforts to sell hardware capable of rivaling products from Nvidia Corp. and Google. -Poonam Goyal, Senior U.S. E-Commerce and Retail Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, discusses Cyber Monday shopping results. According to Bloomberg Intelligence: Walmart, Target and Macy's held Cyber Monday promotions steady vs. last year, with analysis finding deals largely unchanged for 57% of 81 retailers reviewed, while 17% offered deeper discounts and about a quarter pulled back -- suggesting margins can still align with 4Q expectations. Best Buy and Dick's also stayed firm, while Amazon.com and Kohl's went steeper and Old Navy, Nike and Wayfair scaled back. -Geetha Ranganathan, Bloomberg Intelligence Analyst on US Media, discusses latest on bids for Warner Bros Discovery. Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. fielded a second round of bids, including a mostly cash offer from Netflix Inc., in an auction that could wrap up in the coming days or weeks. -Brian Egger, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Gaming and Lodging Analyst, discusses New York City casino license winners. According to Bloomberg Intelligence: Bally's, Hard Rock and Resorts World -- approved for New York City resort licenses -- face a narrow path to decent returns on investment, with analysis showing just 10%. Win and hotel-rate assumptions are 10-20% premiums to rivals' averages, yet greater construction costs leave preferred 20% ROI out of reach. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Watch Scarlet and Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Bloomberg Intelligence hosted by Paul Sweeney and Alexandra Semenova -Randall Williams, Bloomberg Business of Sports Reporter, discusses New York Mets owner Steve Cohen winning approval to operate a casino next to Citi Field in Queens, as one of three projects selected for gambling licenses in New York City. -Sam Fazeli, Bloomberg Intelligence, Director of Research for Global Industries and Senior Pharmaceuticals Analyst, discusses the latest in the biotech sector. Eli Lilly & Co. is cutting the price for introductory doses of its weight-loss drug Zepbound, with the lowest dose vial costing $299 a month for those who pay cash. -George Ferguson, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Aerospace, Defense, & Airlines Analyst, discusses Airbus slumping the most since April after Reuters reported the company is facing quality issues on its A320 model, adding to concerns surrounding the popular model following an emergency software update on the jets over the weekend. -John Butler, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Telecom Analyst, discusses BI’s 2026 outlook for U.S Telecom and Satellite. According to BI: Slowing wireless-service revenue gains and mounting cable competition are prompting a deeper push into broadband for growth as US telecoms enter 2026. The group's adjusted wireless-service revenue may ease to 2.3% from 2.5% in 2025 as subscriber gains moderate, prompting strategic shifts by new CEOs at Verizon and T-Mobile. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join hosts Paul Sweeney and Vonnie Quinn as they discuss markets, the retail space and more on a special edition of the show following the Thanksgiving holiday. They speak with: See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Watch Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Hosts: Paul Sweeney and Scarlet Fu On this podcast: - Sam Fazeli, Bloomberg Intelligence, Director of Research for Global Industries and Senior Pharmaceuticals Analyst, discusses Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic pill failing in a long shot Alzheimer’s effort. - Michael Halen, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Restaurant and Foodservice Analyst, discusses November restaurant sales. - Mary Ross Gilbert, Bloomberg Intelligence, Senior Equity Analyst, Covering Retail, discusses earnings from Kohl's and Abercrombie & Fitch. - Woo Jin Ho, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Technology Analyst, discusses research on Cisco's path to growth. - Matthew Schettenhelm, Bloomberg Intelligence Media Litigation Analyst, discusses President Trump saying TV networks shouldn’t be able to enlarge. - Lindsay Dutch, Bloomberg Intelligence Consumer Hardlines Senior Analyst, discusses earnings from Dick’s Sporting Goods and Best Buy. - Jody Lurie, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Credit Analyst, discusses the Bloomberg Intelligence survey: “Travelers Eye Similar Spending for Vacations in 2026.” Bloomberg Intelligence, the research arm of Bloomberg L.P., has more than 400 professionals who provide in-depth analysis on more than 2,000 companies and 135 industries while considering strategic, equity and credit perspectives. BI also provides interactive data from over 500 independent contributors. It is available exclusively for Bloomberg Terminal subscribers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Watch Scarlet and Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Bloomberg Intelligence hosted by Paul Sweeney and Kristine Aquino -Christopher Ciolino, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior US Machinery Analyst, discusses Deere Earnings. Deere & Co.’s weak forecast for the year ahead reinforces the difficulty in predicting a recovery in the US farm economy as uncertainty continues to swirl over the impact of tariffs and trade deals. -Woo Jin Ho, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Technology Analyst, recaps Dell and HP earnings. Dell Technologies raised its annual projections for the AI server market due to sustained demand for machines needed in the current data center boom. HP Inc. gave a profit outlook for the current year that fell short of estimates and will cut 4,000 to 6,000 employees through fiscal 2028 by using more AI tools. -Diana Rosero Pena, Bloomberg Intelligence Consumer Staples Analyst, recaps Petco earnings. The pet health and wellness company raised its full-year forecast for adjusted Ebitda. -Matt Britton, CEO of Market Research firm, Suzy, and the author of “Generation AI: Why Generation Alpha and the Age of AI Will Change Everything” discusses the impact of AI on Holiday shopping trends. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Watch Scarlet and Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Bloomberg Intelligence hosted by Paul Sweeney and Scarlet Fu -Mandeep Singh, Global Tech Research Head at Bloomberg Intelligence, discusses Meta Platforms being in talks to spend billions on Google’s AI chips, adding to a monthslong share rally as the search giant has made the case it can rival Nvidia Corp. as a leader in artificial intelligence technology. -Lindsay Dutch, Bloomberg Intelligence Consumer Hardlines Senior Analyst, discusses earnings from Dick's Sporting Goods and Best Buy. Dick’s Sporting Goods Inc. raised its outlook again, but investors focused on the costs of trying to turn around the Foot Locker sneaker chain it recently acquired for about $2.5 billion. Best Buy Co. raised its guidance for the current fiscal year, driven by demand for the latest consumer technology. -Mary Ross Gilbert, Bloomberg Intelligence, Senior Equity Analyst, Covering Retail, discusses earnings from Kohl's and Abercrombie & Finch. Kohl’s Corp. raised its full-year outlook for the second straight quarter, adding to a steady stream of retailers reporting stronger-than-expected results. Abercrombie & Fitch Co. raised the low end of its full-year sales outlook as its Hollister brand continued to gain momentum. -Diana Rosero Pena, Bloomberg Intelligence Consumer Staples Analyst, discusses JM Smuckers earnings. Jelly and coffee maker JM Smucker Co. lowered the top end of its full-year guidance after it canceled a planned price increase on coffee in the wake of tariff relief. The company will absorb the $75 million cost of already-incurred tariffs this year, which hurts results this fiscal year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Watch Scarlet and Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Bloomberg Intelligence hosted by Paul Sweeney and Scarlet Fu - Mike McGlone, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Commodity Strategist, discusses while Bitcoin has tumbled more than 30% since October amid a brutal unwinding of speculative excess, gold has quietly held its ground, consolidating above $4,000 after a record-setting rally earlier this year. The crypto crowd has long claimed their investment shares gold’s appeal - a hedge against fiat debasement and inflation - only newer, shinier, and flashier. That thesis has come under serious pressure in macro markets: Year-to-date, gold is up more than 50%, while Bitcoin is down roughly 7%. - Sam Fazeli, Bloomberg Intelligence, Director of Research for Global Industries and Senior Pharmaceuticals, discusses how a pill version of Novo Nordisk's Ozempic failed to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease in a pair of long-shot studies that aimed to open up a new use for blockbuster obesity drugs. -Matthew Schettenhelm, Bloomberg Intelligence Media Litigation Analyst, discusses how for Nexstar, Sinclair and other US media broadcasters, a key opportunity is being pursued in the easing of US regulations on owning TV and radio stations. Though President Trump's Nov. 23 social-media post expressing concern about letting broadcasting networks expand heightens a key risk that we've warned of -- Trump can be unpredictable, and the FCC probably won't deregulate if he is opposed -- we don't yet see Trump's stance as thwarting the FCC's easing of a 39% US ownership cap. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Watch Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Hosts: Paul Sweeney and Scarlet Fu On this podcast: - Kunjan Sobhani, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Semiconductor Analyst, recaps Nvidia earnings. - Mandeep Singh, Global Tech Research Head at Bloomberg Intelligence, discusses Microsoft and Nvidia investing up to $15 billion in Anthropic. - Jennifer Bartashus, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Analyst, Retail Staples & Packaged Food, discusses Walmart earnings. - Drew Reading, Bloomberg Intelligence U.S Homebuilding Analyst, recaps Lowe’s earnings. - Anthony Hughes, Bloomberg US ECM Reporter, recaps Klarna earnings. - Michael Shah, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Pharma-Biotech Analyst, discusses Novo Nordisk undercutting Eli Lilly’s obesity drug price for cash-pay patients. - Mary Ross Gilbert, Bloomberg Intelligence, Senior Equity Analyst, Covering Retail, recaps TJX earnings. - Abigail Gilmartin, Bloomberg Intelligence Athleisure and Footwear Analyst, recaps Amer Sports earnings. Bloomberg Intelligence, the research arm of Bloomberg L.P., has more than 400 professionals who provide in-depth analysis on more than 2,000 companies and 135 industries while considering strategic, equity and credit perspectives. BI also provides interactive data from over 500 independent contributors. It is available exclusively for Bloomberg Terminal subscribers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Watch Scarlet and Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Bloomberg Intelligence hosted by Paul Sweeney and Scarlet Fu -Geetha Ranganathan, Bloomberg Intelligence Analyst on US Media, discusses Netflix Inc., Comcast Corp. and Paramount Skydance Corp. all submitting bids for Warner Bros. Discovery Inc., according to people with knowledge of the matter, setting the stage for one of Hollywood’s biggest companies to be sold. The submissions meet a Nov. 20 deadline for a first round of bids set by the board of Warner Bros. Discovery, the parent of HBO, CNN and the Warner Bros. movie and TV studios. The New York Times reported earlier Thursday that the three companies had put in offers. - Beth Kowitt, Bloomberg Opinion Columnist, discusses her column: “Inside Walmart’s Masterclass in Reputation Rehab: Beth Kowitt.” Walmart Inc. was once criticized for its treatment of workers and impact on communities, but its reputation has been rehabilitated under CEO Doug McMillon. McMillon invested $2.7 billion in Walmart's workers, including pay increases and training, which improved retention and attracted more ambitious employees. -Jody Lurie, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Credit Analyst discusses research from Bloomberg Intelligence on vacation budgets. Even amid rising economic concerns, over two-thirds of respondents to BI's proprietary travel survey said they'll spend more to go places in 2026, about the same as last year, according to BI's US proprietary US travel survey conducted Nov. 10-17. Those planning air travel say they favor a better experience, which may aid full-service airlines like American and United vs. Spirit and Frontier. Some 51% of respondents are eyeing hotel chains vs. 48% in 2025, benefiting Hyatt, Marriott, IHG and Hilton. -Calvin Butler, CEO of Excelon, discusses the data center boom, its soaring energy demand, and what it means for the green transition. The electrification push is driving unprecedented demand for cables, transformers, gas turbines, and skilled engineers. This is causing multi-year delays and rising costs globally. The technological challenge of managing an energy grid dominated by intermittent renewables, and the most promising innovations emerging to solve it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Watch Scarlet and Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Bloomberg Intelligence hosted by Paul Sweeney and Scarlet Fu -Jennifer Bartashus, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Analyst, Retail Staples & Packaged Food, discusses Walmart earnings. Walmart Inc. raised its full-year sales and profit outlook, a sign the world’s biggest retailer is winning over price-sensitive shoppers while absorbing rising costs. The company now sees net sales rising 4.8% to 5.1%, higher than its previous projection in August. It marks a second increase in forecast during the fiscal year. -Kunjan Sobhani, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Semiconductor Analyst, recaps Nvidia earnings. The company announced sales will be about $65 billion in the January quarter, and a half-trillion-dollar revenue bonanza due in coming quarters may be even bigger than anticipated. Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang acknowledged concerns about an AI bubble, but said "from our vantage point, we see something very different" and that the growing role of AI will help maintain demand for Nvidia's products. -John Butler, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Telecom Analyst, discusses layoffs at Verizon. Verizon Communications Inc. announced wide-ranging layoffs Thursday morning that will shrink the company by as much as 20% of its non-union workforce, a major step in a turnaround plan led by new Chief Executive Officer Dan Schulman. The largest wireless carrier in the US gave notice that it will begin by cutting more than 13,000 employees, according to an internal message Schulman sent to employees that was seen by Bloomberg News. -Matt Henriksson, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Medtech Analyst, discusses Abbott Laboratories agreeing to acquire cancer-screening company Exact Sciences Corp., in a deal with a total equity value of about $21 billion. In the biggest health-care deal in two years, Abbott will pay $105 per common share in cash, the companies said Thursday in a statement. The price represents a 51% premium to Exact Sciences’ closing price on Nov. 18, the last full trading day before Bloomberg reported that Abbott was nearing a deal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang discusses the "off the charts" sales of the Blackwell advanced graphics processing unit (GPU), the company's new Vera Rubin platform and the outlook for demand from China with Bloomberg Tech co-host Ed Ludlow, in a special conversation as heard on Bloomberg TV and Radio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nvidia, the world’s most valuable company, gave a strong revenue forecast for the current period, helping counter concern that a global surge in AI spending is poised to fizzle. Sales will be about $65 billion in the fiscal fourth quarter, which runs through January, the chipmaker said in a statement Wednesday. Analysts had estimated $62 billion on average, with some predictions ranging as high as $75 billion. The outlook signals that demand remains strong for Nvidia’s artificial intelligence accelerators, the pricey and powerful chips used to develop AI models. Nvidia has faced growing fears that the runaway spending on such equipment isn’t sustainable. Nvidia shares gained about 4% in late trading after the report was released. They had been up 39% this year through the close. For instant reaction and analysis, Bloomberg Businessweek Daily hosts Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec speak with: See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Watch Scarlet and Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Bloomberg Intelligence hosted by Paul Sweeney and Scarlet Fu -Drew Reading, Bloomberg Intelligence U.S Homebuilding Analyst, recaps Lowe's earnings. Lowe’s Cos. reported profit that topped expectations on a pickup in online sales and growth in demand from professional contractors. Adjusted earnings per share were $3.06 in the third quarter, the company said in a statement Wednesday, compared with the $3.00 estimate of analysts surveyed by Bloomberg. -Mary Ross Gilbert, Bloomberg Intelligence, Senior Equity Analyst, Covering Retail,discusses TJX earnings. TJX Cos. posted sales last quarter above estimates and raised its outlook, signaling that US shoppers are turning to cheaper options as the economy shows signs of stress. The discounter, which runs chains including TJ Maxx and Marshalls, said revenue hit $15.1 billion. Analysts on average expected about $14.9 billion. Its comparable sales topped estimates, too. -Liz Hart, President of Leasing for North America at Newmark, discusses the state of commercial real estate. Despite economic uncertainty amid low consumer sentiment, retail remains strong. U.S. retail availability is 5.3%, above the all-time low of 5.0%, and 120-bps under the long-term average availability rate of 6.5%. This is largely due to a very limited development pipeline, dating back to the GFC. Since 2010, retail has delivered less than 1.0% new supply each year, enabling retail to manage obstacles such as a rising rate of e-commerce sales, the Pandemic, and the current low state of consumer sentiment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Watch Scarlet and Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Bloomberg Intelligence hosted by Paul Sweeney and Scarlet Fu -Mandeep Singh, Global Tech Research Head at Bloomberg Intelligence, discusses top tech stories. Microsoft Corp. and Nvidia Corp. are committing to invest up to a combined $15 billion in Anthropic PBC, in a move that ties the AI developer closer to two of the biggest backers for its rival OpenAI. -Drew Reading, Bloomberg Intelligence U.S Homebuilding Analyst, recaps Home Depot earnings. Home Depot cut its full-year earnings guidance, warning that some unsteady consumers are hitting the pause button on big-ticket home purchases. The company expects adjusted earnings per share to decline from a year ago, citing the overall weakness in the housing market and a lack of storms that hampered demand in certain categories. -Matt Henriksson, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Medtech Analyst, recaps Medtronic earnings. The medical device maker lifted the bottom end of its range for adjusted profit forecast for the year. The company also boosted its organic revenue outlook following better-than-expected results in the second quarter. -Abigail Gilmartin, Bloomberg Intelligence Athleisure and Footwear Analyst, recaps Amer Sports earnings. Amer Sports Inc. raised its full-year guidance for the third time this year after strong demand for its Salomon footwear drove quarterly sales to a record. Sales growth at the group’s two other units — including the Technical Apparel segment and the Ball & Racquet Sports unit — also surpassed expectations. As a result, overall group sales also hit a new high. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Watch Scarlet and Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Bloomberg Intelligence hosted by Paul Sweeney and Scarlet Fu - Michael Shah, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Pharma-Biotech Analyst, discusses Novo Nordisk undercutting Eli Lilly & Co. on obesity drugs for cash-pay patients, with introductory doses of Wegovy and Ozempic available for $199 a month. After the first two months, Novo will offer the drugs for $349 a month, 30% less than the current self-pay price, matching Lilly’s price for a low dose of Zepbound. -- Liana Baker, Bloomberg News Managing Editor for Deals, discusses Clayton Dubilier & Rice agreeing to buy Sealed Air Corp. in a deal valuing the packaging company that invented Bubble Wrap at $6.2 billion. The private equity firm will pay $42.15 a share for Charlotte, North Carolina-based Sealed Air, according to a statement Monday. That’s slightly below Friday’s closing price of $43.28 a share, after reports that CD&R was weighing a takeover. -Mary Ross Gilbert, Bloomberg Intelligence, Senior Equity Analyst, Covering Retail, discusses why Ralph Lauren, Gap, Macy's and Dillard's are set to post stronger full-price sales in 2026 as fresh styles, collaborations and limited editions gain traction on social media, while new store openings can lift Aritzia, Burlington and Urban Outfitters. According to Bloomberg Intelligence: Tariff pressures should ease by 2H26, with selective price hikes and other measures poised to boost margins across most retailers. -Michael Halen, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Restaurant and Foodservice Analyst discusses his outlook for U.S restaurant sales in the fourth quarter. According to Bloomberg Intelligence: US restaurant same-store sales rose 0.7% in October, but could drop in November due to the government shutdown and a tough comparison. Time is running out on casual dining's edge over quick service as it faces steep base effects this month and in 2026. Quick-service chains like McDonald's and Domino's should outperform on easier comparisons, value and a bigger benefit from tax reform. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Watch Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Hosts: Paul Sweeney and Scarlet Fu On this podcast: - Geetha Ranganathan, Bloomberg Intelligence Analyst on US Media, recaps Walt Disney earnings. - Mary Ross Gilbert, Bloomberg Intelligence, Senior Equity Analyst, Covering Retail, discusses her research on “Gen-Z, Millennials to Cut Holiday Spending; Clothing May Hold Up.” - Sam Fazeli, Bloomberg Intelligence, Director of Research for Global Industries and Senior Pharmaceuticals Analyst, discusses Novo Nordisk pulling out of a bidding war with Pfizer for Metsera. - Jennifer Bartashus, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Analyst, Retail Staples & Packaged Food, discusses earnings from Tyson Foods. - Emily Mason, Bloomberg Fintech and Crypto Reporter, discusses earnings from Circle Internet Group. - Matthew Palazola, Bloomberg Intelligence, Senior Analyst, P&C Insurance, discusses the path ahead for Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffet. - Justin Teresi, Bloomberg Intelligence Antitrust Litigation & Policy Analyst, discusses his research on a recent deal between Visa and Mastercard. Bloomberg Intelligence, the research arm of Bloomberg L.P., has more than 400 professionals who provide in-depth analysis on more than 2,000 companies and 135 industries while considering strategic, equity and credit perspectives. BI also provides interactive data from over 500 independent contributors. It is available exclusively for Bloomberg Terminal subscribers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.