Nvidia, the world’s most valuable publicly traded company, gave a tepid revenue forecast for the current period, fueling concerns that a massive run-up in artificial intelligence spending is slowing. Sales will be roughly $54 billion in the fiscal third quarter, which runs through October, the company said in a statement Wednesday. Though that was in line with the average Wall Street estimate, some analysts had projected more than $60 billion. The forecast excluded data center revenue from China, a market where it has struggled with US export restrictions and opposing pressure from Beijing.

The outlook adds to concern that pace of investment in artificial intelligence systems is unsustainable. The difficulties in China also have clouded Nvidia’s business. Though the Trump administration recently eased curbs on exports of some AI chips to that country, the reprieve hasn’t yet translated into a rebound in revenue.

For instant reaction and analysis, hosts Tim Stenovec and Isabelle Lee speak with:

• Bloomberg Intelligence Global Head of Technology Research Mandeep Singh
• Bloomberg News Big Tech Team Leader Sarah Frier
• Jay Goldberg, Senior Analyst, Semiconductors & Electronics with Seaport Research Partners

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Bloomberg Intelligence hosted by Paul Sweeney and Alexis Christoforous

-- Mary Ross Gilbert, Bloomberg Intelligence, Senior Equity Analyst, Covering Retail, discusses earnings from Kohl’s and Abercrombie & Finch. Kohl’s Corp. shares surged after the company offered a more optimistic full-year sales outlook, expecting comparable sales to fall no more than 5% this year.  Abercrombie & Fitch Co. raised its full-year sales guidance following a stronger-than-expected quarter at the teen-focused Hollister brand.

-Lindsay Dutch, Bloomberg Intelligence Consumer Hardlines Senior Analyst, discusses Williams Sonoma earnings. Williams-Sonoma Inc. raised its full-year sales growth target after a strong second-quarter showing across all brands.

-Michael Halen, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Restaurant and Foodservice Analyst, discusses Cracker Barrel Old Country Store getting rid of a new logo that sparked controversy and prompted a slump in its share price.

-Diana Rosero Pena, Bloomberg Intelligence Consumer Staples Analyst, discusses JM Smuckers earnings. JM Smucker Co. shares fell after it reported that first-quarter net sales were weighed down by decreased sales of certain products.

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Bloomberg Intelligence hosted by Lisa Mateo and Alexis Christoforous

-John Butler, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Telecom Analyst, discusses EchoStar agreeing to sell spectrum licenses to AT&T Inc. for about $23 billion in a deal that will help the company stay out of bankruptcy and fend off regulatory concerns about its airwave use.

-Sam Fazeli, Bloomberg Intelligence, Director of Research for Global Industries and Senior Pharmaceuticals, discusses Eli Lilly & Co.'s experimental obesity pill helping patients lose 9.6% of their body weight in a trial.

-Diana Gomes, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Equity Research Analyst, discusses EssilorLuxottica exploring a potential deal to increase its stake in Nikon Corp., people with knowledge of the matter said.

-Patricio Alvarez, Bloomberg Intelligence Equity Research Analyst, Power & Gas Utilities, discusses how Orsted is being impacted after President Donald Trump's administration ordered construction to halt on an almost-finished offshore wind farm.

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President Donald Trump moved to oust Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook from her post at the US central bank in the wake of allegations from a White House ally that she falsified documents on mortgage applications.

“The American people must be able to have full confidence in the honesty of the members entrusted with setting policy and overseeing the Federal Reserve,” Trump wrote in a letter sent to Cook on Monday, which he posted on Truth Social. “In light of your deceitful and possibly criminal conduct in a financial matter, they cannot and I do not have such confidence in your integrity.”

Presidents can remove Fed governors from office, but only for cause. Laws that describe “for cause” generally define the term as encompassing three possibilities: inefficiency; neglect of duty; and malfeasance, meaning wrongdoing, in office.

For instant reaction, host Doug Krizner speaks with Enda Curran, Bloomberg global economy reporter. 

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-Kenneth Shea, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Consumer Products Analyst, discusses Keurig Dr Pepper agreeing to buy JDE Peet’s NV for €15.7 billion to bolster its struggling coffee business. The company plans to separate its coffee and soft drinks units into two independent, US-listed companies next year once the deal is completed, according to a statement.

-Poonam Goyal, Senior U.S. E-Commerce and Retail Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, discusses the Pinault family reaching out to potential buyers of Puma SE after the company lost about half of its market value in the past year, according to people familiar with the matter.

-Anurag Rana, Bloomberg Intelligence Technology Analyst, discusses Apple kicking off a bold three year plan for its’ iPhone redesign push.

-Jennifer Rie, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Litigation Analyst, discusses a potential acquisition of Tegna by Nextar Media Group for $6.2 billion. The merger awaits approval by the FCC and will require navigating antitrust regulations.

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On this podcast:

- Mary Ross Gilbert, Bloomberg Intelligence, Senior Equity Analyst, Covering Retail, discusses TJX earnings.
- Deborah Aitken, Bloomberg Intelligence Luxury Goods Analyst, discusses Estee Lauder earnings.
- Jennifer Bartashus, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Analyst, Retail Staples & Packaged Food, discusses Target earnings.
- Drew Reading, Bloomberg Intelligence U.S Homebuilding Analyst, discusses Home Depot earnings.
- Matt Henricksson, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Medtech Analyst, discusses Medtronic earnings.
- Madison Muller, Bloomberg Health Reporter, discusses Novo Nordisk news.
- Ana Davies, BNEF's Head of Renewable Fuels, discusses renewable fuels.

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Bloomberg's Tom Keene, Lisa Abramowicz and Michael McKee discuss remarks from Fed Chair Jay Powell following his speech at the Jackson Hole Symposium on a special edition of Bloomberg Surveillance.
They speak with:

• Jim Bullard, Former St. Louis Fed President
• Kate Moore, Citi Wealth CIO
• Rich Clarida, Former Fed Vice Chair
  
  Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell carefully opened the door to an interest-rate cut in September, pointing to rising risks for the labor market even as worries over inflation remain.“The stability of the unemployment rate and other labor market measures allows us to proceed carefully as we consider changes to our policy stance,” Powell said in remarks prepared for the Fed’s annual conference in Jackson Hole, Wyoming on Friday. “Nonetheless, with policy in restrictive territory, the baseline outlook and the shifting balance of risks may warrant adjusting our policy stance.” 
  Following Powell’s remarks investors boosted bets that the Federal Open Market Committee would cut rates at their Sept. 16-17 meeting.
  
  

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-Jennifer Bartashus, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Analyst, Retail Staples & Packaged Food, discusses Walmart earnings. Walmart Inc. shares fell after profit missed expectations for the first time in three years, due to a rise in insurance claims, legal charges and restructuring costs.

-Niraj Patel, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Software Analyst, discusses Thoma Bravo agreeing to buy Dayforce Inc. for $70 a share in cash, according to a statement. The deal values Dayforce at $12.3 billion including debt and includes a significant minority investment from a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority.

-Siddharth Philip, Bloomberg Chief Correspondent for Global Aviation, discusses Boeing heading closer to finalizing a deal with China to sell aircraft, according to people familiar with the matter, which would end a sales drought that stretches back to US President Donald Trump’s last visit in 2017.

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- Todd Gillespie, Bloomberg Finance Reporter, discusses Citigroup hiring law firm Paul Weiss to investigate complaints about the behavior of Andy Sieg, the bank's wealth-management chief, according to people with direct knowledge of the matter.

- Jennifer Bartashus, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Analyst, Retail Staples & Packaged Food, discusses Target Corp. naming Michael Fiddelke as its next chief executive officer, who will start in February and also join Target's board. She also discusses second quarter earnings.

-Drew Reading, Bloomberg Intelligence U.S Homebuilding Analyst, discusses Lowe’s Cos. agreeing to buy Foundation Building Materials for about $8.8 billion in cash to accelerate its push to serve more professional customers.

-Mary Ross Gilbert, Bloomberg Intelligence, Senior Equity Analyst, Covering Retail, discusses TJX Cos. raising its full-year earnings per share outlook after better-than-expected results, a sign that shoppers wary of economic uncertainty are turning to discounters.

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-Dan Ives, Global Head of Technology Research at Wedbush Securities, discusses the Trump administration being in discussions to take a stake of about 10% in Intel Corp. by converting grants made under the US Chips and Science Act into equity.

-Drew Reading, Bloomberg Intelligence U.S Homebuilding Analyst, discusses Home Depot earnings. Home Depot Inc. sales returned to growth in the second quarter as shoppers invested in smaller projects, such as lighting and gardening.

-Matt Henriksson, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Medtech Analyst, discusses Medtronic earnings. Medtronic reported profit that beat estimates and lifted full-year earnings guidance. Medtronic Plc will expand its board after Elliott Investment Management became one of its biggest investors, and will appoint medical technology veterans John Groetelaars and Bill Jellison as independent directors.

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