SUVs Drive Strong Quarter for GM, Private Equity Faces Uncertainty, Streaming Video-on-Demand War

Garrett Nelson, Senior Equity Research Analyst at CFRA, breaks down earnings from General Motors which easily beat analysts’ average estimates as the auto maker maintained its outlook for a stronger second half.  Paul Aversano, Managing Director at Alvarez & Marsal, shares his outlook for private equity and the impact competition and volatility have on deals. Bloomberg Businessweek Editor Joel Weber and Businessweek Writer Felix Gillette, discuss the escalating competition in the world of streaming video-on-demand TV as AT&T;’s WarnerMedia division, Comcast’s NBCUniversal, Walt Disney, and Apple are all jumping into the game. Bloomberg News FX & Rates Reporter Katherine Greifeld talks about the Trump administration’s chaotic messaging on dollar policy. And We Drive to the Close with Marci McGregor, Senior Investment Strategist at Bank of America Private Bank. Hosts: Jason Kelly and Taylor Riggs.  Producer: Paul Brennan  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.