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  AI Rally Sets Emerging Stocks Up for Best Streak Since September 11.11.2026 29m

  The people, companies and trends shaping the global economy. Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACFA gauge for emerging-market stocks rose for a third day, led by Asian chipmakers, as strong CoreWeave sales and signs of demand for Anthropic’s planned IPO fueled optimism over AI spending. CoreWeave shares gain as much as 18%, in biggest jump since August, after the cloud-computing provider boosts its annual revenue forecast. Analysts said the results ease worries about the company’s financing, although concerns remain.On today’s episode: Brody Ford, Bloomberg News Tech Reporter Bailey Lipschultz, Bloomberg News Senior IPO Reporter Jenny Rooke, Genoa Ventures Founder & Managing Director  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  How Natural Gas Drillers Are Scaling Up To Meet AI Energy Demand 11.11.2026 11m

  The people, companies and trends shaping the global economy. Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF Carol and Tim speak with Toby Rice, president and CEO of EQT about how US natural gas drillers are scaling up to meet rising energy demands from AI and how the outlook for the natural gas industry looks in the aftermath of midterm elections.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Anthropic Targets $1.4 Trillion Valuation in Blockbuster IPO 10.11.2026 37m

  The people, companies and trends shaping the global economy. Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACFAnthropic  is seeking a valuation of about $1.4 trillion in its initial public offering, a bid to make history as the first frontier artificial intelligence lab to go public. The Claude chatbot maker and its co-founders are looking to raise as much as $90.4 billion in the IPO and a private placement. The base offering would raise up to $64.4 billion, with shares marketed for $70 to $78 each, according to a filing on Tuesday with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. Anthropic is offering 801.4 million shares, while backers are selling 23.6 million shares.On today’s episode: Anthony Hughes, Bloomberg News Equity Capital Market Reporter Matthew Luzzetti, Chief US Economist, Deutsche Bank Dave Lee, Bloomberg Opinion Columnist Melissa Smith, President & CEO, Wex See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  China’s Economic, Political Power Was Supercharged 25 Years Ago 10.11.2026 9m

  The people, companies and trends shaping the global economy. Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF25 years ago — when China entered the World Trade Organization — it kicked off an era of growth that would rapidly transformation the nation into a global superpower. China’s emergence as a high-income economy raises questions about its future, including who will succeed President Xi Jinping and how the country will continue to develop and grow. Bloomberg Businessweek Magazine has been covering the transformation since the start. Businessweek Editor Brad Stone discusses the country’s evolution, and what might be coming next.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Nvidia Scandal Creates Risks for Whole AI Industry 09.11.2026 42m

  The people, companies and trends shaping the global economy. Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACFNvidia’s investigation into Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang’s affair with an alleged Chinese spy raises a series of once-unthinkable questions, including whether the man at the center of the AI boom is at risk of losing his job. Nvidia makes chips that are crucial to AI computing equipment and is one of the world’s most valuable businesses. Turmoil within the company risks reverberating through the broader industry.On today’s episode: Ian King, Bloomberg News US Semiconductor Reporter Dave Lee, Bloomberg Opinion Columnist Rachel Metz, Bloomberg News AI Reporter Lynn Martin, NYSE Group President See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Wall Street Peers Into Abyss of AI Trade as Midterms Expose Risk 09.11.2026 8m

  The people, companies and trends shaping the global economy. Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACFFor months, investors have been worrying about a long list of risks to the gravy train of artificial intelligence spending. This week, they hit the panic button.Fears of the worst-case scenario for the AI trade kicked in after the US midterm elections on Tuesday, in which Democrats secured majorities in the Senate and House of Representatives and won control of state houses and governor’s mansions across the country. Many of the winning candidates ran on anti-AI platforms, raising the possibility that the development of data centers could grind to a halt in many places. For more, we speak with Sarah Frier, Bloomberg News Big Tech Team Leader.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Trump Taps Stephen Miller as New Chief of Staff; Chip Stocks Climb After Rout 07.11.2026 33m

  The people, companies and trends shaping the global economy. Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACFA rebound in chipmakers propped up the stock market as dip buyers emerged despite economic data that reinforced speculation the Federal Reserve will boost rates in December. Technology stocks staged a sharp recovery, but whether that holds is another matter. Meantime, President Trump said he was tapping longtime aide Stephen Miller as his new chief of staff and that Susie Wiles will move to his political operation, shaking up his White House team days after a devastating midterm result.On today's episode: Jeff Mason, Bloomberg Washington Correspondent & Kailey Leinz, 'Balance of Power' Co-Host Seth Fiegerman, Bloomberg News AI Editor Max Chafkin, Bloomberg Businessweek Senior Reporter Brad Loftus, Senior Partner at BCG See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Bloomberg Businessweek Weekend - November 6th, 2026 07.11.2026 38m

  Featuring some of our favorite conversations of the week from our daily radio show "Bloomberg Businessweek Daily."Hosted by Carol Massar and Tim StenovecHear the show live at 2PM ET on WBBR 1130 AM New York, Bloomberg 92.9 FM Boston, WDCH 99.1 FM in Washington D.C. Metro, Sirius/XM channel 121, on the Bloomberg Business App, Radio.com, the iHeartRadio app and at Bloomberg.com/audio.You can also watch Bloomberg Businessweek on YouTube - just search for Bloomberg Global News.Like us at Bloomberg Radio on Facebook and follow us on Twitter @carolmassar @timsteno and @BWSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Could Propane Help Power the AI Data Center Boom? 06.11.2026 9m

  The people, companies and trends shaping the global economy. Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF Michael Stivala, President & CEO at Suburban Propane, discusses growing demand from data centers looking for reliable alternative power sources. He explains why propane can support smaller data-center projects in the one-to-10-megawatt range and how distributed energy could help address growing pressure on the electric grid. Stivala speaks to hosts Carol Massar & Tim Stenovec.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Stocks Plunge as Democrat Sweep Casts Cloud Over AI 05.11.2026 31m

  The people, companies and trends shaping the global economy. Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF A post-election slide in chipmakers snowballed as investors bailed from technology shares on speculation that congressional Democrats will clamp down on the artificial-intelligence industry. What started as a rotation out of semiconductor stocks morphed into a broad rout, with all 11 sectors in the S&P 500 Index in the red. Traders caution against interpreting the broader market moves as a fundamental shift in investor preferences.On today's episode: Eric Weiner, Bloomberg News Senior Editor Ira Jersey, Bloomberg Intelligence Chief US Rates Strategist Timna Tanners, Wells Fargo Metals & Mining Analyst Tim O'Brien, Bloomberg Opinion Senior Executive Editor See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Prediction Markets in Focus After Democrats' Midterm Sweep 05.11.2026 12m

  The people, companies and trends shaping the global economy. Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACFFollowing Tuesday's dominant electoral showing, Democrats are likely to press regulators and companies about the prediction market industry, which has rocked the sports betting world and spurred a legal fight with states that could end up at the US Supreme Court. However, the industry itself had a strong showing of its own on Election Night, with its real-time betting odds providing an accurate read on the political landscape. For more, we speak with Nicole Kagan, Researcher at Kalshi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Data Center Boom Set for Upheaval After Midterms 04.11.2026 31m

  The people, companies and trends shaping the global economy. Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACFRiding a tide of voter angst, Democrats swept into power in Congress, with outrage over the cost of living and the war in Iran leading to a thundering rebuke of President Donald Trump and his party just two years after his dominant White House comeback. In a seismic political shift, Democrats’ strength suggested a breakdown of the coalition that delivered Trump a second term. The election results threaten to slow the pace of the AI infrastructure buildout, with policymakers potentially turning up the heat on increasingly unpopular data center projects.On today's episode: Joe Mathieu, Bloomberg 'Balance of Power' Co-Host Brody Ford, Bloomberg News Tech Reporter Nathan Dean, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior US Policy Analyst Joe Lovinger, Bloomberg News Texas Reporter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Groundwork Collaborative CEO on Affordability Concerns 04.11.2026 12m

  The people, companies and trends shaping the global economy. Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACFMany voters are giving President Donald Trump poor marks for his handling of the cost of living, and inflation is still high, which is the number that ultimately is more important to them. On affordability and the pricing behaviors of some businesses, Bloomberg’s Max Chafkin recently reported on the left-leaning nonprofit. Groundwork Collaborative, that’s focused on what it calls “surveillance pricing” -- the idea that retailers might charge customers different prices for items in stores and online based on all the data the companies have collected about them. Chafkin and Groundwork Collaborative CEO Lindsay Owens join to discuss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Midterms Notch Records on Early Voting, Ad Spending 03.11.2026 36m

  The people, companies and trends shaping the global economy. Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACFThe midterm elections have already set a record as the most expensive in US history, exceeding even the 2024 presidential race. Total spending on campaign ads this year is projected to surpass $12 billion, while more than 57 million Americans cast their ballots early. Voters say they are frustrated by the high cost of living, fuel prices that spiked after the launch of the Iran war, and uncertainty over where their jobs and the world’s largest economy are headed in the age of AI.On today's episode: Rick Davis, Partner at Stonecourt Capital & Bloomberg Politics Contributor Bill Allison, Bloomberg News Campaign Finance Reporter Kunjan Sobhani, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Semiconductor Analyst Wayne Sanders, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Defense Analyst See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Robinhood CFO on Retail IPO Demand, Agentic Trading 03.11.2026 13m

  The people, companies and trends shaping the global economy. Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACFRobinhood is competing with other retail brokerages over access to Anthropic's mega-IPO and others as they come to market. CFO Shiv Verma says the company continues to see demand for IPO access, adding, "We're making sure the companies know retail is here." He also discusses the use of AI agents in trading accounts, saying customers continue asking for more agentic tools. Verma also says Robinhood is seeing an increase in non-sports related trades on its prediction market platform.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Apple Growth Decelerates, China Sales Miss 02.11.2026 47m

  The people, companies and trends shaping the global economy. Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF Apple posted decelerating sales growth in its September quarter, with China revenue missing estimates, in its first earnings report since John Ternus took over as CEO. The growth marks a slowdown from a 16% increase in the June quarter. Elswhere, Anthropic disclosed a twelve-fold increase in quarterly revenue while also revealing it intends to spend over $895 billion in the coming years, and Marvell agreed to buy Lumentum in an historic $115 billion deal. On today's episode: Anurag Rana, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Tech Analyst *POST APPLE EARNINGS. Mark Gurman, Bloomberg News Managing Editor for Global Consumer Tech *POST APPLE EARNINGS. Seth Fiegerman, Bloomberg News AI Editor . Ryan Gould, Bloomberg News Deals Reporter . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Former CFTC Chair on $6B Binance Heist 02.11.2026 8m

  The people, companies and trends shaping the global economy. Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF Former CFTC Chair J. Christopher Giancarlo says the $6 billion Binance hack highlights ongoing US cybersecurity vulnerability. He also weighs in on prediction markets, saying new rules are needed for regulations at the federal level. He also says he thinks there's a "social benefit in prediction markets," with users looking to platforms for predictability.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Bloomberg Businessweek Weekend - October 30th, 2026 31.10.2026 40m

  Featuring some of our favorite conversations of the week from our daily radio show "Bloomberg Businessweek Daily."Hosted by Carol Massar and Tim StenovecHear the show live at 2PM ET on WBBR 1130 AM New York, Bloomberg 92.9 FM Boston, WDCH 99.1 FM in Washington D.C. Metro, Sirius/XM channel 121, on the Bloomberg Business App, Radio.com, the iHeartRadio app and at Bloomberg.com/audio.You can also watch Bloomberg Businessweek on YouTube - just search for Bloomberg Global News.Like us at Bloomberg Radio on Facebook and follow us on Twitter @carolmassar @timsteno and @BWSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Nasdaq 100 Touches Correction as AI Trade Unwinds 30.10.2026 28m

  The people, companies and trends shaping the global economy. Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACFWall Street got a reality check as a bruising selloff in technology shares fueled concern the artificial-intelligence frenzy that has powered the equity bull market might be overblown. Disappointing tech results spurred the worst drop for stocks since June, with the Nasdaq 100 briefly crossing the threshold of a technical correction. The index sank 3.5% Friday.On today's episode: Kristine Aquino, Bloomberg News Markets Live Blog Managing Editor Jeff Sprecher, Intercontinental Exchange CEO Muyao Shen, Bloomberg News Crypto Reporter Dan Sheridan, Brooks Running CEO See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Instant Reaction: Wall Street Gets AI Wake-Up Call with Deep Tech Selloff 30.10.2026 3m

  Wall Street got a reality check as a bruising selloff in technology shares fueled concern the artificial-intelligence frenzy that has powered the equity bull market might be overblown. Disappointing tech results spurred the worst drop for stocks since June, with the Nasdaq 100 falling 3.5% and briefly crossing the threshold of a technical correction. Intel Corp. slid the most in over four decades as its outlook missed estimates. Amazon.com Inc. slipped 1.4% on greater capital spending. The S&P 500 dropped 1.8%, breaching its key 100-day moving average.For a quick recap of a bruising trade for big tech and equities broadly, hosts Tim Stenovec and Jess Menton speak with Bloomberg Markets Live blog managing editor Kristine Aquino.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.