Bloomberg Businessweek Bloomberg Businessweek Weekend - October 3rd, 2025
Oct 4, 2025
Scott Wisniewski, President of AST Space Mobile, shares how their satellites aim to connect phones directly to space, forging partnerships with mobile operators. Mark Gurman, Bloomberg News' consumer tech expert, reviews intriguing holiday tech launches, including Meta's smart glasses and Amazon's device revamp. Louise Phillips Forbes, a seasoned NYC real estate broker, discusses current trends in Manhattan, highlighting foreign buyers and all-cash deals that are reshaping the market.
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Deal Calms Pharma Policy Risk
- Pfizer's White House agreement eased fears of aggressive federal pricing action but contained limited public detail on financial impact.
- Market relief reflects reduced policy risk more than an explicit hit to Pfizer's guidance.
Use Direct Channels To Cut Drug Waste
- Open direct channels and transparent pricing to reduce middlemen-driven waste and lower patient costs over time.
- Employers and direct-to-employer models can amplify savings by bypassing PBMs and rebate complexity.
Smart Glasses Are The Holiday Wildcard
- Smart glasses and Apple’s iPhone remain the strongest holiday tech candidates, with Meta's Ray-Ban displays notable for early mainstream availability.
- Successful AR/wearables will need smooth, intuitive controls and reduced reliance on extra peripherals.