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The combination of UTX and Rockwell Collins creates an aerospace-supplier giant, Bloomberg Intelligence's Doug Rothacker says. Tom Hainlin, a global investment strategist at Ascent Private Capital Management, says the U.S. consumer supports a bull market for stocks. Finally, Dr. Robert Pape, a political science professor at the University of Chicago, says without China and Russia's support, the U....

Hurricane Harvey destroyed large stocks of ethylene, the world's most important chemical, Bloomberg Intelligence's Jason Miner and Houston-based Bloomberg reporter Jack Kaskey tell Pimm Fox and Lisa Abramowicz. Miller Tabak & Co. equity strategist Matt Maley provides a macro look at the equity markets, the dollar and jobs. Bloomberg senior White House correspondent Margaret Talev discusses Tru...

Andy Lipow, president of Houston-based Lipow Oil Associates, talks about the impact of Hurricane Harvey on Houston's energy industry and gas prices. Bloomberg Businessweek's David Kocieniewski discusses his article, "Deep In Debt, The Kushners Hunted for Cash Across the Globe." Amnon Bar-Lev, president of Check Point Software, talks about nation-focused cyber attacks and new industries undergoing...

Jenny Kaplan, a consumer reporter at Bloomberg, says PepsoCo.'s Frito-Lay is aiming to break into Amazon's Whole Foods with its organic Doritos and chips line. Sal Gilbertie, the president and founder of Teucrium Trading LLC, and Mike McGlone, a commodity strategist at Bloomberg Intelligence, discuss Hurricane Harvey's impact on agricultural crops and commodities. Hugh Johnson, chairman and CIO of...

Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo discusses rescue and relief efforts after Hurricane Harvey and says there are challenges getting adequate resources to the city. Stephen Schork, president of the Schork Group, talks about how the $40 oil price barrier may be tested if Harvey's effects are prolonged. Bloomberg View columnist Brad Taylor, a retired Special Forces lieutenant colonel and author of "Gho...

Libby Toudouze, a partner and portfolio manager at Cushing Asset Management, talks about the impact that Hurricane Harvey is having on oil assets in the Gulf. Jonathan Adams, an insurance analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, discusses Hurricane Harvey's impact on insurers and how most people weren't insured for flood damage. Scott Mushkin, a senior retail analyst at Wolfe Research, talks about Amazo...

Shamaila Khan, the director of emerging market debt at AllianceBernstein, discusses the sanctions on Venezuela that the Trump administration unveiled today, potential impact on the country's debt, and China's involvement in the debt. Bloomberg Gadfly columnists Shira Ovide and Sarah Halzack talk about Amazon quickly using its ruthless playbook to cut prices at Whole Foods and the logistical challe...

Steve Bell, a senior adviser at the Bipartisan Policy Center and former Senate Budget Committee staff director, tells Pimm Fox and Lisa Abramowicz why he believes a government shutdown is inevitable. Rania Sedhom, a managing partner at Sedhom Law Group, talks about three new employment-law changes in New York, how businesses could be affected and what it means for the rest of the country. Matthew...

Milton Berg, CEO and founder of Milton Berg Advisors, discusses his bearish tones on the late-stage bull market and why he's bullish on gold. Bloomberg's Yalman Onaran talks about how big banks could see profit jump 20 percent with Trump-era deregulation. Rebecca Kern, an energy policy reporter at Bloomberg BNA, discusses news that the White House is denying requests for emergency orders to keep M...

Jeff Webb, founder and chairman of Varsity Spirt, the world's largest cheerleading-uniform company, talks about being the biggest company in the $2 billion industry and his plans for an untapped global market. Bob Guccione Jr., the creator of Spin, Gear and Discover Media, discusses his new travel site, WONDERLUSTtravel.com. Hernan Rincon, CEO of Avianca Holdings, talks about taking the company co...

Schultze Asset Management's George Schultze talks about bankruptcy and distressed investing and where he's finding value. Bloomberg's Matt Townsend and Mario Parker talk about news that Herbalife is ending talks to go private and entering a pact with Carl Icahn and that Icahn is ending his White House role amid conflict of interest issues. Jared Hecht, co-founder and CEO of Fundera, discusses what...

Rick Helfenbein, the president and CEO of the American Apparel and Footwear Association, discusses retail earnings, Nafta negotiations and the impact of White House actions on the corporate community. Anurag Rana, a senior analyst of software and IT services at Bloomberg Intelligence, talks about Infosys CEO Vishal Sikka resigning amid acrimony between the board and a cohort of founders led by ex-...

Jim Paulsen, the chief investment strategist at the Leuthold Group, says three percent inflation looks likely. Chapdelaine & Co's Doug Borthwick talks about how the ECB is expressing concern over Euro appreciation and gives an outlook for the dollar. Sarah Halzack, a Bloomberg Gadfly columnist covering retail, discusses Walmart's tough battle ahead. Finally, Mike McDonough, the global director...

Scott Mushkin, a senior retail analyst at Wolfe Research, gives an outlook for the retail sector. Josh Dettman, the president of Fintech Investment Group, talks about the soaring price of bitcoin. Adam Tempkin, a structured finance reporter at Bloomberg, tells Pimm Fox and Lisa Abramowicz how "deep" subprime auto loans are hitting crisis levels. Finally, Stephen Smith, the CEO and president of Equ...

Lara Rhame, a senior economist in fund strategy at FS Investments, talks about retail sales, consumer spending and economic growth expectations. Seema Shah, a consumer discretionary analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, tells Pimm Fox and Lisa Abramowicz why legacy retailers will continue to struggle. Norm Champ, the former director of the division of investment management at the U.S. Securities and...

Jack Devine, the former acting director of the CIA and founding partner and of the Arkin Group, tells Pimm Fox and Lisa Abramowicz why it's time for negotiation, not military action, with North Korea. Lionel Laurent, a Bloomberg Gadfly columnist covering finance and markets, talks about why Angry Birds maker Rovio Entertainment's planned IPO comes with risks. Eric Balchunas, a senior ETF analyst a...

Jeff Green, CEO of Trade Desk, talks about the company's earnings and performance, going public and the landscape of the digital ad space. Craig Johnson, president of Customer Growth Partners, discusses retail earnings and the outlook for malls. Bill Faries, Bloomberg's team leader for national security, talks about Trump's intensified warnings to North Korea amid rising tensions in the region and...

Bill Rhodes, president and CEO of William Rhodes Global Advisors, talks about potential actions that could force China's hand on North Korea. George Mathew, CEO and chairman of Kespry, discusses the impact drones are having on changing blue-collar work, partnerships with Farmers Insurance and Deere and what lies ahead for the commercial drone industry. Jackie Baumgarten, CEO of Boatsetter, talks a...

Charif Souki, founder of Cheniere and chairman of Tellurian, discusses the LNG and potentially being sued by his former company. Burt Flickinger, managing director of Strategic Resource Group, provides an outlook for the retail industry and talks about which major retailers will survive the "retail Ice Age." Joel Beam, managing director and senior portfolio manager at Salient, discusses opportunit...

Damian Sassower, a fixed-income strategist at Bloomberg Intelligence, talks about how EM sovereign spreads are driving energy industry debt valuations, exposing issuers to political risks. Dan Wasiolek, a senior equity analyst at Morningstar, discusses Marriott earnings, previews Priceline and gives a general overview of the hospitality industry. David Kudla, the CEO and chief investment strategis...

Bloomberg Intelligence's Joel Levington and Douglas Rothacker discuss the structural and strategic implications for a $40 billion United Technology-Rockwell Collins deal. Paul Sweeney, the U.S. director of research and senior media and Internet analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, previews big media earnings this week from CBS, Disney and Fox. Tara Lachapelle, a Bloomberg Gadfly columnist covering d...

Jay Lefkowitz, former U.S. special envoy for human rights in North Korea and a partner at Kirkland and Ellis, tells Pimm Fox and Lisa Abramowicz why we need a radical new approach on North Korea. Bloomberg's Chris Strohm talks about Jeff Sessions' briefing on leaks and news that Robert Mueller is establishing a Washington grand jury in the Russia probe. Chris Lu, the former deputy secretary of lab...

Mediatech Capital Partners' Porter Bibb talks about cable losing to on-demand, media earnings and the continued hemorrhage in print ad revenue. Ron Biscardi, co-founder and CEO of Context Capital Partners, discusses the health of the hedge fund industry, "speed dating" for hedge funds and key findings in their European Allocator Trends Report. Marc Chandler, the global head of currency strategy at...

Maglan Capital President David Tawil discusses tightening spreads and growing risks in the high yield market. Sid Verma, a markets reporter at Bloomberg in London, tells Pimm Fox and Lisa Abramowicz how the Big Three credit raters ducked reform after the subprime mortgage crisis and have a tighter grip on business than before. Shira Ovide, a Bloomberg Gadfly columnist covering technology, talks ab...

Howard Marks, co-chairman and co-founder of Oaktree Capital Group, talks about using leverage in today's markets and what kind of returns investors should expect. Chris Ailman, chief investment officer at CalSTRS Investments, tells Pimm Fox and Lisa Abramowicz why he's been taking profit and de-risking assets and using private equity. Finally, John Butler, a senior telecom services and equipment a...