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Bloomberg Intelligence hosted by Scarlet Fu,  Alexandra Semenova, and John Tucker

-Mandeep Singh, Global Tech Research Head at Bloomberg Intelligence, discusses President Donald Trump and US Northeastern state governors agreeing to push for an emergency wholesale electricity auction to compel technology companies to fund new power plants.

-Lee Klaskow, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Transport, Logistics and Shipping Analyst, discusses JB Hunt Transport Services reporting quarterly revenue that missed estimates, underscoring continued weakness in freight demand. Sales were weighed down by a decline in its intermodal division, its largest unit, as well as revenue drops in its integrated capacity solutions.

-Rania Sedhom, Managing Partner at Sedom Law Group, discusses the hidden cost of retail bankruptcy for luxury consumers and brands. Saks Global Enterprises filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, a humbling turn in a chapter of the iconic luxury retailer’s history marked by mounting losses, flagging turnaround efforts and substantial merger-related debt.

-Michael Halen, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Restaurant and Foodservice Analyst, discusses his research on US restaurant sales. According to Bloomberg Intelligence: December economic data reinforce view that US restaurant same-store sales will accelerate in 1H on easier comparisons, cheaper gas prices and relief from new tax rules.

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