On this Fed day, no change in interest rates. The Fed just announcing a moment ago it's leaving its benchmark rate unchanged. And not a huge surprise if you've been with us here on Bloomberg, I'm glad to say.We're joined now by Senator Elizabeth Warren, the Democrat from Massachusetts, with us live from Capitol Hill. And it's great to see you, Senator. Welcome back to Bloomberg.You've been calling for cuts here on Bloomberg for months, much like President Trump has. In fact, just today, he called on Jay Pow ...

智通财经APP获悉，6月20日，香港政府统计处发布2025年第一季香港国际收支平衡及国际投资头寸的 初步统计数字，并一并发布同期的香港对外债务的初步统计数字。香港于2025年第一季录得854亿港元 的国际收支赤字（相当于本地生产总值的10.7%），而储备资产相应地减少同等数额。2024年第四季则 录得314亿港元的盈余（相当于本地生产总值的3.8%）。 经常账户 2025年第一季的经常账户录得1252亿港元盈余（相当于本地生产总值的15.7%），这反映香港储蓄多于 投资，令其累积对外金融资产（例如股本证券或债务证券），在环球金融波动时提供缓冲。与2024年第 一季的953亿港元经常账户盈余（相当于本地生产总值的12.4%）比较，盈余增加主要是由于初次收入 净流入和服务贸易盈余增加所致。 在2025年第一季季末，香港的对外金融资产和负债总值均处于很高的水平，分别为544851亿港元（相当 于本地生产总值的17.0倍）和375622亿港元（相当于本地生产总值的11.7倍），这是一个重要国际金融 中心常见的特点。 在2025年第一季季末，香港的对外金融资产净值（即资产扣除负债）达169229亿港元（相当于本地生产 ...

Core Insights - The Trade Desk, Inc. (TTD) utilized $386 million in cash for share buybacks in Q1 2025, supported by a strong balance sheet and consistent cash flow [1][10] - TTD's balance sheet showed approximately $1.7 billion in cash and equivalents with no debt, and a total repurchase authorization of $1 billion [2][10] - The company is optimistic about future growth opportunities in connected TV, retail media, and international expansion, emphasizing a balanced cost structure [3] Financial Performance - Operating cash flow for Q1 2025 was $291 million, while free cash flow was $230 million, indicating that buybacks exceeded cash generation for the quarter [1][10] - TTD anticipates Q2 2025 revenues of at least $682 million, reflecting a 17% year-over-year growth, assuming stable macroeconomic conditions [5][10] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q2 is expected to be around $259 million [5] Strategic Initiatives - TTD continues to innovate in advertising with new partnerships and product launches, including an expanded partnership with HOY and the introduction of Deal Desk within its Kokai platform [4] - The company plans to continue opportunistic buybacks to offset dilution from employee stock grants [6] Market Position - TTD's shares have decreased by 29.5% over the past year, contrasting with the Zacks Internet -Services industry's growth of 0.6% [9] - The company trades at a forward price-to-sales ratio of 10.88X, which is higher than the industry average of 5.18X [11]

Core Insights - Envista Holdings Corp. (NVST) is positioned for robust future growth through global commercial organization expansion and deeper market penetration [1][3] - The company is actively assessing strategic acquisitions to complement its portfolio and enter new economic sectors [1][5] - Strong solvency is indicated by cash reserves and low debt levels, although currency fluctuations pose challenges [1][7][10] Financial Performance - NVST stock has gained 9.4% over the past year, outperforming the industry and S&P 500 growth rates of 8.4% and 9.2%, respectively [2] - The company has a market capitalization of $3.12 billion and an earnings yield of 5.4%, significantly higher than the industry's 0.5% [2] - In the last reported quarter, NVST achieved an earnings surprise of 20% [2] Market Expansion - Envista is focusing on international market expansion, with key markets in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America [3] - The company enhances patient access to dental care by expanding clinical training and education, reaching over 250,000 dental professionals annually [3] - Positive growth was reported in North America, Japan, and emerging markets, while Europe experienced flat growth [4] Strategic Acquisitions - Recent acquisitions include Osteogenics Biomedical and Carestream Dental's Intraoral Scanner business, now operating as DEXIS [6][9] - These acquisitions aim to enhance NVST's product offerings and market reach [9] Solvency and Financial Strength - As of Q1 2025, NVST had cash and cash equivalents of $1.08 billion and current debt of only $116 million, indicating strong financial flexibility [7][9] - The debt-to-capital ratio decreased to 31.7%, reflecting improved financial health [7] Foreign Exchange Impact - Currency fluctuations negatively impacted sales by nearly 140 basis points year over year in Q1 2025 [10] - The company's operations are exposed to multiple foreign currencies, affecting sales, costs, and net income [10] Earnings Estimates - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for NVST's 2025 earnings per share (EPS) has increased by 3% to $1.03 [11] - Revenue estimates for 2025 are projected at $2.55 billion, indicating a 1.5% increase from the previous year [11]

Both US intelligence per the testimony of the director of intelligence to Congress back in March and also the IEA have said that there is no unequivocal evidence to suggest that Iran were on the path to build a nuclear bomb. Where does that leave the legality of this war. And so it begs a bigger question, Joanna, of what is the future of international human rights law, international law, even laws in the conduct of warfare when countries can now have their borders violated without the kind of declaration of ...

June 18, 2025 07:37 AM GMT China Economics | Asia Pacific Pan's Plan for RMB in A Multipolar Monetary World Key Takeaways The remark by PBoC Governor at today's Lujiazui Forum highlights steady steps towards RMB internationalization and a broader advocate for a multipolar global financial system. The governor cited: (1) the tension between self-interest and provision of global public goods; (2) spillover of domestic policy; and (3) weaponization of currency in geopolitical competition. Rather than enjoying ...

Aurora Cannabis shares tumbled Wednesday as the Canadian cannabis operator said it expects “temporary declines” in its international markets, which include the U.S. https://t.co/4EWz1fWTrh ...

Core Insights - The Coca-Cola Company reports a clear divergence in performance between developed and emerging markets, with emerging markets showing robust growth while developed markets face challenges [2][9]. Emerging Markets Performance - Coca-Cola experienced strong volume growth in emerging markets, particularly in India, where there was expanded outlet reach and increased digital penetration [3]. - China returned to growth due to effective portfolio realignments and successful Lunar New Year campaigns [3]. - Africa demonstrated resilience with volume growth despite inflation, aided by affordable packaging and local marketing campaigns [3]. - In Latin America, Brazil and Argentina offset weaker results in Mexico, where affordability strategies have been implemented [3]. Developed Markets Challenges - North America saw revenue and profit growth, but flat volumes indicated soft consumer sentiment, particularly among Hispanic consumers [4]. - External factors such as severe weather and misinformation campaigns negatively impacted Trademark Coke in the southern United States, despite some resilience from brands like fairlife and Coke Zero [4]. - The company acknowledges the need for improved execution and agility to reignite volume growth domestically [4]. Competitive Landscape - PepsiCo and Keurig Dr Pepper are key competitors for Coca-Cola, with PepsiCo outperforming in emerging markets due to strong demand and localized strategies [6][7]. - PepsiCo's dual-category model and focus on affordability and local flavors position it well for growth in emerging regions [7]. - Keurig Dr Pepper is primarily focused on the U.S. market with limited exposure to emerging markets, but is gradually expanding through targeted partnerships and selective brand rollouts [8]. Financial Performance and Outlook - Coca-Cola shares have increased by 11.8% year to date, outperforming the industry growth of 7.2% [10]. - The company trades at a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 22.62X, higher than the industry's 18.59X [12]. - The Zacks Consensus Estimate indicates year-over-year earnings growth of 3.1% for 2025 and 8.2% for 2026, with recent upward revisions for 2025 earnings estimates [14]. - Coca-Cola currently holds a Zacks Rank 2 (Buy) [16].

I come from a place that is named for its historical courage, Liberty County, Georgia. It was named for liberty in because it was home to Lyman Hall and Buttonwinet, two of Georgia's three signers of the Declaration of Independence, one of the most important documents in human history. The area has been called the southern cradle of liberty because the people there believed in freedom and self-determination when that was a very dangerous thing to believe.Again, much later, Liberty County played another sign ...

you you say that you talk to CEOs who are talking about all the people they're they're getting rid of jobs that they're replacing with AI. What what what do you say to them. What what's your approach to say, hey, this may not be great in the in the long term.I say come clean. I say just and by the way, Andy Jasse uh making those public statements, Dario Amade making those public statements, they're signaling to us, guys, we are going to be getting rid of a lot of workers. We're going to get leaner and meane ...