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• Jennifer Bartashus, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Analyst, Retail Staples & Packaged Food discusses Dollar Tree’s offloading of its Family Dollar chain for about $1 billion to Brigade Capital Management and Macellum Capital Management a decade after buying the business. The deal, which is expected to close next quarter, marks a disappointing end to Dollar Tree’s bid to establish itself as a discount giant, with a price tag that’s a steep discount to the nearly $9 billion it paid for Family Dollar. Dollar Tree’s store count will roughly halve following the transaction. 
• Ava Benny-Morrison, Bloomberg News Legal Reporter on her Big Take story on President Donald Trump’s pick to run the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, as President Donald Trump vows to use the Justice Department to go after his perceived enemies and upend norms, the 58-year-old Clayton is preparing to take over an institution that has fiercely guarded its independence from Washington. 
• Sam Fazeli, Bloomberg Intelligence, Director of Research for Global Industries and Senior Pharmaceuticals joins to discuss Novo Nordisk agreeing to pay United Laboratories International as much as $2 billion for a next-generation obesity drug, the Danish Ozempic maker’s latest move to refill its pipeline of experimental treatments. 
• Diana Rosero Pena, Bloomberg Intelligence Consumer Staples Analyst on the pet food sector, including Chewy’s earnings. 
• Davey Alba, Bloomberg Technology Reporter, on Big Take story on how Google is looking to reshape search using AI and its race to compete against established AI rivals like ChatGPT. 
• Andrew Silvernail, International Paper CEO to learn more about the business, his outlook and the potential impact of tariffs. 
• Ryan Fisher, Bloomberg BNEF EV Charging Team Leader on BYD’s new fast charging technology and how EV-competitors are responding 

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Today’s Podcast Features are:

- Michael McKee, Bloomberg International Economics and Policy Correspondent, on Friday's PCE data. Consumer spending was weaker than expected again in February while a key inflation metric picked up, in a double whammy for the economy before the brunt of tariffs. Inflation-adjusted consumer spending edged up 0.1%, on the low end of economists’ estimates, after a slump January that analysts mostly blamed on bad weather. Notably in February, Americans reduced spending on services for the first time in three years in the face of higher prices — including on dining out.

- Nathan Dean, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Policy Analyst, on tariffs, DOGE, and the Senate voting on a budget resolution.

- Kirsten Fontenrose, President of Red Six International, speaks on Europe's defense spending. The European Commission is urging members to raise military budgets to 3% of gross domestic product and issue joint debt to fund weapons purchases — moves that could unlock more than €800 billion ($867 billion) in additional spending over four years. Plus Gazans protesting against Hamas.

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Today’s Podcast Features are: 

-Herman Chan, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Analyst for US Regional Banks, on how One of American banks’ fastest-growing businesses is lending to the very companies trying to grab their market share. Traditional bank lending to non-bank financial institutions like private equity firms, hedge funds and private credit shops more than doubled in the past five years, according to data analyzed by Bloomberg. That 16% annualized rate far surpassed their lending to categories including agriculture, credit cards, commercial and industrial companies as well as foreign governments, the data show.

-Steve Man, Bloomberg Intelligence Global Autos and Industrials Research Analyst, discusses how Donald Trump’s planned tariffs on auto imports will hurt carmakers around the world and push up prices for US consumers. Among the many losers, one winner stands out: Elon Musk’s Tesla.

- Jon Lin, Chief Business Officer at Equinix on AI’s impact on the data center industry in 2025 plus how Stargate and DeepSeek impacted the conversation, and the growing focus of water usage in data centers. 

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Today’s Podcast Features are: 

Mike McGlone, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Commodity Strategist, discusses how US tariffs on copper imports could be imposed within several weeks, earlier than expected. US President Donald Trump in February directed the Commerce Department to open an investigation into potential copper tariffs and submit a report within 270 days, though it’s now expected to be resolved sooner, said the people who asked not to be identified because the discussions are confidential. 

Sally Bakewell, Bloomberg US Finance Team Leader, discusses average Wall Street bonuses surging last year, with the total pool for payouts jumping to a record $47.5 billion as industry profits soared. The average annual bonus rose by almost a third, to $244,700, the first significant increase since the Covid-19 pandemic, according to estimates by New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli. 

Andrew Silvernail, International Paper CEO, discusses the latest company news, including earnings and investor day. Full-year and fourth quarter net earnings include a pre-tax charge of $395 million for accelerated depreciation and restructuring charges, including $334 million related to the previously announced closure of the Company's Georgetown, S.C. pulp mill.

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Today’s Podcast Features are: 

Stephanie Guichard, Senior Economist at the Conference Board, discusses consumer confidence data. US consumer confidence fell in March to the lowest level in four years on concerns about higher prices and the economic outlook amid the Trump administration’s escalating tariffs.

Drew Reading, Bloomberg Intelligence U.S Homebuilding Analyst, discusses new home sales. Sales of new homes in the US bounced back slightly last month from a rocky start to 2025 as homebuilders benefited from better weather while leaning on generous sales incentives to stoke demand.

Grace Lee, Senior Portfolio Manager for Columbia Threadneedle, discusses her outlook for the markets. Grace discusses recent eco data and the impact of tariffs on investment outlook. She’s hopeful that April 2nd will provide companies with greater certainty, but most companies have been game-planning for a while, and have offered frameworks to think about impacts. Grace expects some tariff uncertainty will continue even after 4/2 (eg autos, pharma, semiconductors, etc.)

Mandeep Singh, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Tech Industry Analyst, discusses senior foreign officials and major tech companies pushing the Trump administration to rethink the country’s global semiconductor strategy. This comes as the US prepares a controversial framework for controlling artificial intelligence development around the world. 

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Today’s Podcast Features are: 

Ira Jersey, Bloomberg Intelligence Chief US Interest Rate Strategist, discusses US Treasuries falling. It’s a sign that investors are favoring riskier assets, after reports that the tariffs President Donald Trump is set to announce next month will be more targeted than he has indicated. 

Dana D’Auria, Co-Chief Investment Officer, at Envestnet, discusses her outlook for the markets. She thinks tariffs, looming federal budget cuts, and high US equity valuations are the likely causes of this new market correction. This exact mixture of correction “ingredients” may be new, but corrections themselves are not. Yes, this is a nervous time for investors, however history illustrates that stock market corrections are not unusual. A correction can happen without a corresponding economic recession, and the majority of corrections don’t turn into more serious bear markets (which occur when the market drops 20% from its high.) 

Ros Mathieson, Bloomberg News Director for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, discusses U.S, Russia talks. US and Russian officials are meeting in Saudi Arabia a day after American and Ukrainian teams held talks, as President Donald Trump pushes for progress in achieving a ceasefire in the war. The Russian delegation arrived at the venue on Monday for the closed-door talks with the US in the Saudi capital Riyadh, Russia’s Tass news service reported. 

Ryan Fisher, Bloomberg BNEF EV Charging Team Leader, discusses BYD’s announcement that its newest electric vehicle can charge in just five minutes. This brings EVs a step closer to the advantage gasoline has in refueling and crushes the models of competitors. The Chinese manufacturer said that a rapid charge with an unprecedented 1,000 kilowatts of power extends the range of its EV by 400 kilometers (249 miles.)

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On this podcast: Sam Fazeli, Bloomberg Intelligence, Director of Research for Global Industries and Senior Pharmaceuticals, discusses the measles outbreak. John Tozzi, Bloomberg Health Care Reporter, discusses the Bloomberg Big Take story: “Cancer Patient's $100,000 Bill Shows Chaos Rocking Health Care.” Liam Denning, Bloomberg Opinion Columnist Covering Energy, discusses his Opinion column “How Long Will Musk Be Welcomed at the White House?" Katherine Doherty, Bloomberg Finance Reporter, discusses her Bloomberg Big Take story: “Private Rooms Draw Traders Seeking Even Darker Pools.” Derrick Flakoll, BNEF Lead US Policy Analyst, talks about how President Donald Trump’s investment rules are holding back made in U.S clean tech. Chester Dawson, Bloomberg Senior Editor for Global Business Americas, discusses the Bloomberg Big Take story: “China's Auto Industry Is Already Taking Over The World.”

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.

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Today’s Podcast Features are:

Poonam Goyal, Senior U.S. E-Commerce and Retail Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, recaps Nike earnings.
Nike Inc.’s turnaround effort is hitting snags as the company tries to clear out old inventory while feeling the effects of a growing trade war.
Shares fell in trading Friday as the sportswear maker signaled further declines in revenue and profitability from an ongoing merchandise reset that the company says is necessary to renew growth. Nike also expects gross margin to decline sharply in the current quarter from a year earlier.

Lee Klaskow, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Transport, Logistics and Shipping Analyst, recaps FedEx earnings.
FedEx Corp. shares tumbled after the parcel delivery company lowered its full-year guidance for a third consecutive quarter, citing inflation and uncertain demand for shipments. Adjusted earnings are now expected to be in the range of $18 to $18.60 per share this fiscal year, below the $18.95 average analyst estimate. FedEx also cautioned that revenue may be slightly down versus the prior year, compared to its previous expectation that sales would be roughly flat.

Hessam Nadji, CEO of Marcus & Millichap, joins to discuss the latest in commercial real estate.
He discusses why commercial real estate is well positioned for economic uncertainty. Commercial Real Estate remains an enticing alternative in periods of elevated economic and financial market uncertainty. The durability of commercial real estate in times of elevated inflation may become an increasingly favorable investment option.

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Today’s Podcast Features are:

Scott Sosnick, Editor in Chief at Sportico, discusses how a consortium that includes tech and real estate investors, alongside a private equity firm, reaching a deal to buy the National Basketball Association’s Boston Celtics for $6.1 billion.
The takeover is not only the biggest NBA deal ever, surpassing the $4 billion valuation hit when Mat Ishbia struck an agreement for the Phoenix Suns in late 2022, but also the largest ever sports takeover. The Washington Commanders were sold in 2023 for $6.05 billion.

Sandi Bragar, Chief Client Officer at Aspiriant,discusses her outlook for the markets.
US economy: She expects the US economy to bend not break. Her view is we’re still in the very early stages of policy changes and we’re starting off with the more punitive changes now (tariffs & spending cuts) but the more stimulative changes are also coming (tax cuts and deregulation). Fed Policy: She thinks the FOMC decision was generally ‘as expected.’ She’s not expecting rate increases any time soon.

Craig Trudell, Bloomberg Global Autos Editor, discusses Tesla recalling all the Cybertrucks it produced and sold in the first 15 months it’s been on the US market over a safety issue it’s having trouble resolving. The carmaker estimates that 1% of the 46,096 pickups it’s calling back have a defect, according to a recall report filed with the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Pieces of steel trim along the exterior of the Cybertruck are joined to the vehicle by an adhesive that’s “susceptible to environmental embrittlement,” the company said.

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