Bloomberg Businessweek

Discover the impact of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris and the strategic insights from Salt Lake City's hosting of the 2034 Winter Olympics. Explore Mattel's impressive earnings and adaptability in the changing market, alongside Whirlpool's challenges amidst a housing downturn. Delve into the evolving landscape of diversity and inclusion within global businesses. Finally, learn about the significance of health span and comprehensive health assessments, highlighting the crucial need for personalized wellness in a complex healthcare system.

Mike McKee, an International Economics & Policy Correspondent, analyzes recent PCE data and its implications for Fed policy. Jamie Tarabay, a Cybersecurity Reporter, discusses heightened cyber threats to France's rail networks amid the Olympics. Felix Gillette, the Media & Entertainment Editor, highlights Joe Rogan's thriving Texas comedy scene post-California. The conversation also touches on corporate diversity initiatives and political endorsements for Kamala Harris, emphasizing strategies for engagement as elections approach. A fascinating blend of economics, security, and cultural shifts!

Dr. Tessa West talks about finding fulfilling work, job dissatisfaction, and the impact of work stress. Chris Walti discusses automating warehouse workflows. Ashani Weeraratna shares sun safety tips for preventing skin cancer.

Mike McKee and Michael Mackenzie discuss robust US economic growth despite higher borrowing costs. Michael Capser explains sliding earnings outlook. Doug Ciocca talks market volatility. Katie Thomas addresses consumer stress levels. Kathy Entwistle discusses investment opportunities.

Whirlpool CEO Marc Bitzer discusses the company's recent earnings, growth in replacement markets, and the impact of US politics on supply chains. They address rumors of a potential bid, the contrasting trends in appliance industry post-COVID, and potential growth in the US housing market.

Mattel CEO discusses earnings, takeover approach; Burns & McDonnell CEO on surging electricity demand in the US; Equity Portfolio Manager talks about creating value. Topics include geopolitical impact, financial performance review, success in business partnerships, economic trends, resilience in diverse sectors, global economic trends, Alphabet and Tesla earnings reports, business travel trends.

IMD President-elect David Bach joins Carol and Tim to discuss navigating business strategy amidst policy volatility, challenges faced by companies and leaders, perspectives on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and the responsibilities of a university president in fostering innovation and sustainability in business practices.

Global Autos and Industrial Analyst Steve Mann dives into Tesla's Q2 earnings, discussing restructuring charges affecting stock, challenges in gross margins, strategic moves like a humanoid robot, entry into new markets, competition concerns, scaling capabilities, delayed AI event. Also covers Tesla's potential pivot to AI technology for energy optimization, challenges in robo taxi field, and push for affordable electric vehicles below $30,000.

Bloomberg analysts discuss Alphabet's Q2 earnings, focusing on Google Cloud revenue surpassing estimates and aftermarket pressure on shares. They analyze the company's strategies for revenue growth and competition in cloud services, alongside insights on tech companies' post-earnings stock performance and Tesla's robotaxi event delay.

Mark Zuckerberg discusses Meta's launch of the largest open-source AI model, Zuckerberg's personal evolution, impact of AI on employee workload, freelance community's response to AI, tech earnings reports, and investment advice on fixed income and market trends.