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Hamas agreed to release the last of the hostages from its 2023 attack on Israel but said the rest of a US peace plan would be subject to negotiation, a stance that offered uncertain hopes for an end to the conflict in Gaza. President Donald Trump responded favorably to the Hamas statement even though the group failed to address other key elements of his 20-point proposal that Israel has also demanded, including that it disarm. He called on Israel to stop its bombing campaign and said discussions were underway on “details to be worked out,” suggesting that he was willing to give Hamas some leeway. “I believe they are ready for a lasting PEACE,” Trump said of Hamas in a social media post. “Israel must immediately stop the bombing of Gaza, so that we can get the Hostages out safely and quickly!” In a subsequent video post, Trump thanked the Muslim-majority nations he credited with assisting in the negotiations and pledged that “everybody will be treated fairly” in ongoing talks. “This is a big day,” Trump said. “We’ll see how it all turns out — we have to get the final word down in concrete.” For instant reaction and analysis, Bloomberg Balance of Power host Joe Mathieu speaks with: - Rep. Gregory Meeks of New York - Bloomberg News State Department and Foreign Policy Reporter Eric Martin - Former Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman 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: - Poonam Goyal, Senior U.S. E-Commerce and Retail Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, recaps Nike earnings. - Geetha Ranganathan, Bloomberg Intelligence Analyst on US Media, discusses Spotify naming Alex Norström and Gustav Söderström Co-CEOs. - Nathan Naidu, Bloomberg Intelligence Technology Research Analyst, discusses EA agreeing to a sale in the largest leveraged buyout on record. - Vincent Piazza, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Equity Research Analyst, Oil & Gas, discusses news that Exxon is planning to cut about 2,000 Workers. - Scott Levine, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Energy Services Analyst, discusses his research “AI Power Demand Fuels $350 Billion Build Cycle.” - Anurag Rana, Bloomberg Intelligence Technology Analyst, discusses CoreWeave inking a $14 Billion with Meta. - Brian Egger, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Gaming and Lodging Analyst, discusses Carnival 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 -Ed Ludlow, BTech Co-Anchor, discusses how BlackRock Inc.'s Global Infrastructure Partners is in advanced talks to acquire Aligned Data Centers, which could be valued at about $40 billion in a transaction. MGX, an AI investment company, is also involved in the talks and would invest independently as part of a transaction, with Mubadala having already invested in Aligned. - Siddharth Philip, Bloomberg Chief Correspondent for Global Aviation, discusses how Boeing Co.'s 777X is slated to fly commercially for the first time in early 2027, a fresh setback to the US planemaker. The delay could result in potentially billions of dollars in accounting charges, with analysts estimating the non-cash accounting charge could run from $2.5 billion to as much as $4 billion. -- Jody Lurie, Bloomberg Intelligence Credit Analyst, discusses her outlook for cruises. Bloomberg Intelligence says that Carnival, Royal Caribbean and Norwegian may need to be more vigilant about consumer demand for cruises in 2026. -- Lindsay Dutch, Bloomberg Intelligence Consumer Hardlines Senior Analyst, discusses why toymakers are facing demand uncertainty ahead of the holidays. Bloomberg Intelligence says Hasbro and Mattel's 3Q results in late October will be pivotal, with holiday demand -- which drives up to two-thirds of annual sales. 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 - Ed Ludlow, BTech Co-Anchor, discusses OpenAI completing a deal to help employees sell shares in the company at a $500 billion valuation, making it the world’s largest startup. Current and former OpenAI employees sold about $6.6 billion of stock to investors, boosting the US company’s price tag well past its previous $300 billion level. - Craig Trudell, Bloomberg Global Autos Editor, discusses Tesla and Rivian deliveries. Tesla reported a surprise record quarter of vehicle sales as US consumers accelerated electric-car purchases before federal tax credits expired. Rivian Automotive narrowed its annual delivery guidance toward the lower end of its prior range, the latest pullback as the electric-vehicle maker grapples with the loss of consumer incentives in the US. - Matthew Palazola, Bloomberg Intelligence, Senior Analyst, P&C Insurance, discusses Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway reaching a deal to buy Occidental Petroleum Corp.’s petrochemical business for about $9.7 billion in cash. - Kristina Peterson, Bloomberg Food Reporter, discusses the Bloomberg Big Take story: “McDonald's Quest for 50,000 Restaurants Starts With Texas Growth.” McDonald's is embarking on a multibillion-dollar global expansion to increase its store count and revenue, after falling behind in population growth areas. 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 -Poonam Goyal, Senior U.S. E-Commerce and Retail Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, discusses Nike earnings. Nike’s turnaround efforts are starting to pay off as the world’s largest sportswear company realigns the business around sports such as running and basketball. -Trevor Burgess, CEO of Neptune, discusses the company’s IPO beginning trading on 10/21/25. It’s listing on the NYSE. Neptune uses proprietary AI and advanced data science to provide residentially and commercial flood insurance across the U.S. Neptune does not use human underwriters, which streamlines underwriting, pricing, and policy issuance. -Scott Levine, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Energy Services Analyst, discusses his research: “Deep Dive: AI Power Demand Fuels $350 Billion Build Cycle.” According to BI: demand for power to support AI computing could spark a resurgence in nuclear energy that leads to a 60% increase in US reactor capacity by 2050, yet we don’t expect new plants to enter service until 2035. 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 -Anurag Rana, Bloomberg Intelligence Technology Analyst, discusses CoreWeave Inc. signing a deal to supply Meta Platforms Inc. with as much as $14.2 billion worth of computing power. The deal runs through December 2031 with an option to extend through 2032 with additional capacity, and helps diversify CoreWeave’s business away from Microsoft Corp. -Vincent Piazza, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Equity Research Analyst, Oil & Gas, discusses Exxon job cuts. Exxon Mobil Corp. plans to cut about 2,000 jobs globally as the Texas oil company consolidates smaller offices into regional hubs as part of its long-term restructuring plan. -Geetha Ranganathan, Bloomberg Intelligence Analyst on US Media, discusses Spotify saying founder Daniel Ek will step down as CEO next year, with Alex Norström and Gustav Söderström becoming co-CEOS. Daniel Ek will transition to the role of Executive Chairman effective Jan 1st. Gustav Söderström is currently co-President and Chief Product and Technology Officer; Alex Norström is currently co-President and Chief Business Officer. 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 -Nathan Naidu, Bloomberg Intelligence Technology Research Analyst, discusses Electronic Arts agreeing to sell itself to Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund and private equity firms in a deal that values the company at about $55 billion. -Brian Egger, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Gaming and Lodging Analyst, discusses Carnival earnings. Carnival raised its full-year earnings forecast for the third straight quarter, citing a record pace for forward bookings and improving net yields. -Woo Jin Ho, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Technology Analyst, discusses why Super Micro Computer is solidly positioned in a $312 billion AI-server market. He also discusses why robust cloud demand for higher-capacity hard-disk drives could fuel 17% sales growth for Western Digital in fiscal 2026. 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: - Jennifer Rie, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Litigation Analyst, discusses Live Nation being hit with an FTC ticket suit. - Jake Silverman, Bloomberg Intelligence Semiconductor Analyst, recaps Micron earnings. - Sam Fazeli, Bloomberg Intelligence, Director of Research for Global Industries and Senior Pharmaceuticals Analyst, discusses “Pfizer’ planning to buy Metsera for $4.9 billion. - Ann Hunter, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Equity Analyst, Biopharmaceuticals, discusses the U.S warning against Tylenol use. - Mark Gurman, Bloomberg News Managing Editor for Global Consumer Tech, discusses his story “Oura Ring Maker to Become $11 Billion Company With Latest Raise.” - John Butler, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Telecom Analyst, discusses T-Mobile’s succession plan. - Geetha Ranganathan, Bloomberg Intelligence Analyst on US Media, discusses Jimmy Kimmel returning to late night television. - Michael Halen, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Restaurant and Foodservice Analyst, discusses Starbucks closing stores. 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 -Mandeep Singh, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Tech Industry Analyst, discusses the latest on TikTok. The Trump administration's estimated $14 billion valuation for TikTok's US business is lower than previous estimates of around $40 billion. TikTok’s Chinese parent company will likely get about half of the profit from the platform’s US operation even after it sells majority ownership to American investors as part of a deal orchestrated by President Donald Trump, according to people familiar with the matter. -Sam Fazeli, Bloomberg Intelligence, Director of Research for Global Industries and Senior Pharmaceuticals Analyst, discusses how President Donald Trump's plan to impose a 100% tariff on branded drug imports was greeted with a shrug by many investors, who are betting his exemptions for companies with US manufacturing will soften any blow. -George Ferguson, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Aerospace, Defense, & Airlines Analyst, discusses news that Boeing will regain more powers from regulators to conduct final safety checks and issue airworthiness certificates for some 737 Max and 787 jets prior to delivery. 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 - Spencer Soper, Bloomberg Tech Reporter, discusses Amazon.com agreeing to pay $2.5 billion in penalties and refunds and change its process for how to cancel its Prime subscription to settle a lawsuit by the US Federal Trade Commission. - Michael Halen, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Restaurant and Foodservice Analyst, discusses Starbucks saying it will close 1% of its stores in the US and Canada and cut 900 jobs as part of its turnaround plan. - Steve Man, Bloomberg Intelligence Global Autos and Industrials Research Analyst, discusses CarMax reporting significant earnings per share and sales shortfalls for the second quarter. 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 *BROADCASTING FROM BLOOMBERG PHILANTHROPIES GLOBAL FORUM AT THE PLAZA* -Jake Silverman, Bloomberg Intelligence Semiconductor Analyst, recaps Micron earnings. Micron Technology Inc. shares fell after the company's forecast failed to impress investors, despite fiscal first-quarter revenue and profit expectations being higher than estimated. -Geetha Ranganathan, Bloomberg Intelligence Analyst on US Media, discusses Jimmy Kimmel’s show returning. Jimmy Kimmel returned to TV, saying "it was never my intention to make light of the death of a young man" and receiving a warm reception from the audience. -Drew Reading, Bloomberg Intelligence U.S Homebuilding Analyst, discusses new home sales. New-home sales in the US surged in August to the fastest pace since early 2022, likely lifted by builders' price cuts and sales incentives. 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 -Ann Hunter, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Equity Analyst, Biopharmaceuticals, discusses the Trump administration linking Tylenol to autism and urging pregnant women to avoid the common pain medication despite the lack of widely accepted scientific evidence supporting the risk. - Seema Shah, Vice President of Research and Insights at Sensor Tower, joins to discuss the latest on TikTok. Although the exact framework surrounding ByteDance’s deal with the US government is yet to be announced, recent reports suggest that the company is planning to divest a key portion of ownership in TikTok to a consortium of US investors. With millions of users, engagement hours, in-app purchase revenue and ad dollars, TikTok appears to be a solid acquisition target. 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, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Tech Industry Analyst and Anurag Rana, Bloomberg Intelligence Technology Analyst, discuss the White House saying that Oracle Corp. would recreate and provide security for a new US version of TikTok’s algorithm under a deal taking shape to sell the popular Chinese-owned app to a consortium of American investors. - Sam Fazeli, Bloomberg Intelligence, Director of Research for Global Industries and Senior Pharmaceuticals, discusses Pfizer agreeing to buy Metsera for an enterprise value of about $4.9 billion to catch up in the booming obesity market. - Mark Gurman, Bloomberg News Managing Editor for Global Consumer Tech, discusses Oura Health Oy raising $875 million in a new Series E financing round valuing it around $10.9 billion. - John Butler, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Telecom Analyst, discusses T-Mobile US Inc elevating its chief operating officer, Srini Gopalan, to the chief executive officer spot on Nov. 1, replacing Mike Sievert. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Trump's efforts to redefine federal relations with higher education have major implications for how the US funds research. From his 50-year tenure as President of Bard, Leon Botstein brings a broader perspective to what he believes is at stake for the country. He speaks with David Westin on this special bonus edition of the Bloomberg Wall Street Week podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

- Michael Casper, Bloomberg Intelligence US Equity Strategist, discusses Trump stating companies should report earnings every six months - Michael Halen, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Restaurant and Foodservice Analyst, discusses earnings from Cracker Barrel and Darden Restaurants. - Diana Rosero Pena, Bloomberg Intelligence Consumer Staples Analyst, discusses General Mills earnings. Craig Trudell, Bloomberg Global Autos Editor discusses Elon Musk’s buying $1 billion worth of Tesla shares. - Steve Man, Bloomberg Intelligence Global Autos and Industrials Research Analyst, discusses Tesla Probe by US Safety Agency Derrick Flakoll, BNEF Lead US Policy Analyst, discusses North America's biggest renewable energy conference. - Damian Sassower, Chief EM Strategist with Bloomberg Intelligence and Co-Host of Bloomberg Business of Sports, discusses his research "The $2.65 Trillion Global Business of Sports Getting Bigger Fast. Dimitra Kessenides, Bloomberg News Senior Editor, discusses the Best Business School Ranking by Bloomberg Businessweek 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 - Drew Reading, Bloomberg Intelligence U.S Homebuilding Analyst discusses Lennar Corp.'s forecast for quarterly home orders missing analysts' estimates due to affordability concerns and the wavering job market. The company projected 20,000 to 21,000 contracts for its fiscal fourth quarter, with analysts expecting 21,047. -Matthew Schettenhelm, Bloomberg Intelligence Media Litigation Analyst, on Nexstar and Sinclair likely keeping their critical push for deregulation on track at the Federal Communications Commission after they promptly followed FCC Chair Brendan Carr's prodding to stop carrying "Jimmy Kimmel Live" on their local broadcast TV stations in response to comments the late-night host made about Charlie Kirk's death. - James Walker, CEO and Board Member at Nano Nuclear Energy, on adopting nuclear reactors in the UK 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 Alexis Christoforous - Mandeep Singh Bloomberg Intelligence Global Head of Technology Research joins to discuss the latest news on Nvidia. - Gene Seroka, CEO at Port of LA, joins to discuss the US supply chain, shipping, tariff impact. August trade volumes at the busiest container gateway in the US held near an all-time record set in July but are set to drop by 10% this month as President Donald Trump’s tariffs bite and trade war uncertainty continues to mount. - Michael Halen, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Restaurant and Foodservice Analyst, discusses on earnings from Cracker Barrel and Darden Restaurants. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Inc. slumped after its sales guidance missed expectations, showing the brand is still dealing with the fallout from its controversial and short-lived logo change. Darden Restaurants Inc. rolled out smaller-portioned, lower-priced entrées at select Olive Garden locations during the quarter, part of its strategy to make menus more affordable and boost sales, Chief Executive Officer Rick Cardenas said on an earnings call. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg's Tom Keene, Jonathan Ferro and Lisa Abramowicz discuss remarks from Fed Chair Jay Powell following the Federal Reserve's latest policy decision on a special edition of Bloomberg Surveillance. Federal Reserve officials lowered their benchmark interest rate by a quarter percentage point and penciled in two more reductions this year following months of intense pressure from the White House to slash borrowing costs. Chair Jerome Powell pointed to growing signs of weakness in the labor market to explain why officials decided it was time to cut rates after holding them steady since December amid concerns over tariff-driven inflation. “Labor demand has softened, and the recent pace of job creation appears to be running below the break-even rate needed to hold the unemployment rate constant,” Powell told reporters in his post-meeting press conference. He added, “I can no longer say” the labor market is “very solid.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg's Tom Keene, Jonathan Ferro and Lisa Abramowicz break down the Federal Reserve's latest policy decision on a special edition of Bloomberg Surveillance 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 Alexis Christoforous - Mandeep Singh Bloomberg Intelligence Global Head of Technology Research joins to discuss the latest news on Nvidia. China’s internet watchdog has instructed companies including Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. and ByteDance Ltd. to terminate orders for Nvidia Corp.’s RTX Pro 6000D, the Financial Times reported. -Diana Rosero Pena, Bloomberg Intelligence Consumer Staples Analyst, discusses General Mills recent earnings. General Mills Inc. posted a solid quarter, but kept its outlook in place as the maker of Cheerios cereal called out consumers being cautious from economic uncertainty. - Matthew Schettenhelm, Bloomberg Intelligence Media Litigation Analyst, on latest news from TikTok. After more than a year of negotiations, the US and China have struck a framework agreement to hive off the US operations of social media platform TikTok to a consortium that includes software giant Oracle Corp. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.