The Tape

General Merrill McPeak, retired four-star general and former Air Force Chief of Staff, on what America's options are for hotspots like North Korea, Israel and Iran.David Fanger, Senior Vice President at Financial Institutions Group, at Moody's, on their 2018 outlook for US and global investment banks.Brian Chappatta, US Treasuries reporter, on bond titans' top trades for 2018.Jamie Butters, US autos reporter for Bloomberg, on how Ford's Lincoln Brand is losing luster in the crowded luxury landscape, and may not justify a US presence.

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Tim Speiss, Partner-in-Charge of EisnerAmper’s Personal Wealth Advisors Group, on how New Yorkers can prepay their property taxes early, according to Governor Cuomo’s plan. Lananh Nguyen, FX reporter for Bloomberg, with a roundup of currency strategists picking FX winners for 2018. Ken Shea, Senior Analyst Global Food, Beverages & Tobacco for Bloomberg Intelligence, on how the pressure is on for smokeless products to save the tobacco industry. Pancho Kinney, former Director of Strategy at the White House Drug Policy Office and former policy director at the White House Office of Homeland Security, discusses risks posed by air traffic control privatization, and the impact it would have on defense, border security and drug enforcement.

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Guests:John Kilduff, Founding Partner of Again Capital, on the oil markets, current forecast, and OPEC projections.

Brad McMillan, Chief Investment Officer for Commonwealth Financial Network, on why tax cuts won’t improve growth in 2018, but it could be the year of inflation.

Shira Ovide, Bloomberg Gadfly columnist covering technology, on analysts cutting Apple iPhone X forecasts.

Craig Johnson, President of Customer Growth Partners, on the best holiday retail season since 2005.

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Christopher Flavelle, climate policy reporter for Bloomberg, on Louisiana finalizing a plan to move thousands of people from areas threatened by the rising Gulf of Mexico, in what could be a blueprint for climate change policy. Restaurateur Alan Stillman, Founder of Quality Branded Partner, on the 40th anniversary of Smith & Wollensky, how he started TGI Friday's, and how technology has impacted the restaurant industry. George Ferguson, Senior Aerospace, Defense & Airlines Analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, on Boeing said to be in talks to acquire Embraer. Jonathan Miller, President and CEO of Miller Samuel, on how NYC housing values will be impacted in the wake of the tax bill.

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Vernon Silver, projects and investigations reporter for Bloomberg in Rome, on Facebook's little-known global government and politics team that works with nearly anyone seeking or securing power. John Petrides, Managing Director & Portfolio Manager at Point View Wealth Management, on why FAANG is getting long in the tooth. Phil Orlando, Chief Equity Strategist at Federated, on why small caps will benefit from the tax bill. Mike Bodson, President and Chief Executive Officer of DTCC (Depository Trust & Clearing Corp.), discusses their report on the biggest risks in the global financial system.

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Ralph Schlosstein, President and CEO of Evercore, on why the GOP tax plan could have a significant effect on New York City and its role as global financial center. Shira Ovide, Bloomberg Gadfly technology columnist, on Uber losing its EU court fight, after the top court ruled its ride-hailing service should be regulated as a transport company. Bobby Cho, Head of Trading for Cumberland, with a look at how bitcoin is traded.Mandeep Singh, tech industry analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, on Airbnb launching its own apartment complexes: does this change its business model from tech to hotel?

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Max Nisen, Biotech, Pharma and Healthcare Columnist for Bloomberg Gadfly, on his article “A Humana Deal Would Escalate the Insurance Arms Race: Gadfly”. We also have Alberto Gallo, Portfolio Manager and Head of Macro Strategies at Algebris Investments, on his investment outlook for 2018. Joseph Lubin, Ethereum Co-Founder & founder of Global Blockchain Specialist Consensys, on why Ether's growth will continue. Also joining is David Lee, COO and CFO of Impossible Foods, on their plant-based "meat" burgers, why Bill Gates is an investor, and growth outlook. 

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Mark Anquillare, Chief Operating Officer of Verisk Analytics, on the need for private flood insurance and insuring a nuclear attack. Ken Fisher, the founder, chairman and co-CIO of Fisher Investments, on bitcoin and tax plan.  Tamara 

Gafney, Senior Director at Adobe Digital Insights, on holiday tech sales forecast. Burt Flickinger,  Managing Director at Strategic Resource Group, on holiday retail sales. 

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David Garrity, CEO of GVA Research, and June Grasso, legal expert and co-host on Politics, Power, Policy & Law for Bloomberg, on the industry and legal ramifications of the FCC decision to repeal net neutrality. Eddie Van der Walt, commodities reporter for Bloomberg, on bitcoin’s dirty little secret: computers creating the cryptocurrency use massive energy, including from fuels that cause the most pollution. Former U.S. Congressman Rick Lazio, Senior Vice President at alliantgroup, on tax reform expectations and how the new rate structure will help businesses. Joe Nocera, Bloomberg View columnist, on why Disney will rue its backward-looking Fox merger.

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Geetha Ranganathan, Senior Media analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, and Tara Lachapelle, deals columnist for Bloomberg Gadfly, on Disney buying $52 billion of Fox assets in a breakup of the Murdoch empire. Danielle Dimartino Booth, Founder of Money Strong and Bloomberg Prophet, discusses the Fed, her outlook for the economy, and why strong demand in jobs data may falter. Gerry Smith, media reporter for Bloomberg, on the FCC vote to end net neutrality. Terry Sullivan, partner at Firehouse Strategies and senior Republican strategist, and former campaign manager for Marco Rubio’s presidential campaign, to discuss what GOP strategy for tax plan and mid-terms.

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