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US equity markets mixed after resuming trading following the holiday long weekend, with mega-capitalisation technology stocks a key drag – Dow added +148-points or +0.29%. Caterpillar Inc (up +3.7%) was the leading performer in the 30-stock index for a second consecutive session. [Unlike most major stock indexes, which weigh components based on market capitalization (or a modified version of it), the Dow weighs its 30 stocks by share price. Caterpillar is the Dow's second-highest priced stock, only behind Goldman Sachs Group Inc (+0.89%)]. Amazon.com Inc (down -4.75%) and Nike Inc (-4.45%) fell over >4%, while Microsoft Corp (-3.18%) and McDonald's Corp (-3.05%) lost over >3%. International Business Machines (IBM) Corp rose ~4% in extended trading (after rising +1.25% in the regular session) after President Trump signed executive orders aimed at accelerating quantum research, laying the groundwork for federal agencies to adopt the technology and strengthen US defences against cyberattacks.

US equity markets fell sharply as investors digested the latest monetary policy pronouncements from the Federal Reserve – Dow lost -507-points or -0.98% to 51,492.55 after logging two consecutive record closing highs. The 30-stock index did hit a fresh record intra-day high (52,281.19) for a third day running earlier in the session after rising ~0.5% in early trading. Salesforce Inc fell -4.14% to be the worst performer in the Dow overnight and recording its 12th straight session decline to extend its longest losing streak on record. Amazon.com Inc (-3.46%), International Business Machines Corp (down -3.12%) and Microsoft Corp (-3.79%) all fell over >3%.

US equity markets fell sharply as investors digested the latest monetary policy pronouncements from the Federal Reserve – Dow lost -507-points or -0.98% to 51,492.55 after logging two consecutive record closing highs. The 30-stock index did hit a fresh record intra-day high (52,281.19) for a third day running earlier in the session after rising ~0.5% in early trading. Salesforce Inc fell -4.14% to be the worst performer in the Dow overnight and recording its 12th straight session decline to extend its longest losing streak on record.  Amazon.com Inc (-3.46%), International Business Machines Corp (down -3.12%) and Microsoft Corp (-3.79%) all fell over >3%.

• US equity markets settled with modest gains that lifted the three (3) main US equity benchmarks to fresh record closing highs as investors continued to shrug off ongoing uncertainty around the US-Iran peace negotiations – Dow rallied +229-points or +0.45% to 51,307.79. Cisco Systems Inc (up +5.5%) and Caterpillar Inc (+5.14%) rallied over >5%, while Apple Inc (+2.9%) and International Business Machines (IBM) Corp (+2.75%) gained over >2.5%.. Nvidia Corp eased -0.69%, handing back some of the previous session's +6.26% rally that came after the world's most valuable company by market capitalisation unveiled its new RTX Spark superchip at COMPUTEX Taipei, an expo on artificial intelligence (AI), computing, and robotics. Nvidia is also slated to present at the Bank of America Securities 2026 Global Technology Conference on Thursday night AEST (4 June). Microsoft Corp (down -4.17%), Nike Inc (-4.79%) and Salesforce Inc (-4.18%) all declined over >4%.

Benchmark US equity indices climbed and booked record highs after the U.S. and Iran agreed to extend their ceasefire, while investors also digested the latest U.S. inflation and revised economic growth figures – Dow added +25-points or +0.05% to a record closing peak of 50,668.97. Microsoft Corp +3.47% after news website The Information reported that the company would release a new coding model next ​week. International Business Machines (IBM) Corp (+3.53%) and Nike Inc +3.02% also gained over >3%. Caterpillar Inc (down -2.45%) was the worst performer in the 30-stock index.

Benchmark US equity indices climbed and booked record highs after the U.S. and Iran agreed to extend their ceasefire, while investors also digested the latest U.S. inflation and revised economic growth figures – Dow added +25-points or +0.05% to a record closing peak of 50,668.97. Microsoft Corp +3.47% after news website The Information reported that the company would release a new coding model next week. International Business Machines (IBM) Corp (+3.53%) and Nike Inc +3.02% also gained over >3%. Caterpillar Inc (down -2.45%) was the worst performer in the 30-stock index.

US equity markets fell on Friday (15 May) as oil prices and bond yields climbed – Dow fell -537-points or -1.07%. Nvidia Corp (down 4.42%) was the worst performer in the 30-stock index on Friday (15 May). Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Jensen Huang is slated to address the Dell Technologies World annual convention in Las Vegas tonight AEST, having Caterpillar Inc shed -3.47%. Microsoft Corp up +3.05% with Bill Ackman posting on the X platform that his Pershing Square had taken a new stake in the company. Salesforce Inc (+3.54%) also rallied over >3%.

US equity markets retreated, with the recent rally that has lifted the S&P500 and Nasdaq to record highs faltering amid uncertainty about talks between the US and Iran, and whether a formal peace accord will be reached anytime soon – Dow fell -314-points or -0.63%. Caterpillar Inc (down -3.37%) and JPMorgan Chase & Co (-2.74%) were the weakest Dow components. Salesforce Inc (up +2.84%) and International Business Machines (IBM) Corp (+2.47%) rallied over >2%, while Microsoft Corp +1.65% and Nvidia Corp +1.77% gained over >1.5%. Walt Disney Co added +0.56% a day after after posting a better-than-expected first quarter result, underpinned by a strong performance from the company's streaming and theme park businesses.

US equity futures rose, reversing earlier declines, helped along by late-market gains in Alphabet Inc. and Amazon.com Inc. Meanwhile, Meta Platforms Inc. shares slid in post-market trading alongside Microsoft Corp., keeping alive lingering concerns over artificial intelligence spending. We heard from Maribel Lopez, Lopez Research Founder and Principal Analyst. She spoke to Bloomberg's Shery Ahn and Haidi Stroud-Watts. Plus - Federal Reserve officials left interest rates unchanged, but revealed a deepening division over the outlook for policy amid increased uncertainty caused by the conflict in the Middle East. Four officials voted against the decision, including three who objected to language in their post-meeting statement that suggested the central bank would eventually resume cutting rates. In what will be his last press conference as Fed chair, Jerome Powell said he intends to remain at the central bank as a member of its Board of Governors. We heard from Jeanette Garretty, Robertson Stephens Chief Economist. She spoke to Bloomberg's Haidi Stroud-Watts and Shery Ahn. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.On today's podcast:(1) Oil rose for a fifth day as concerns grew that the US and Iran were making little progress toward resuming talks on de-escalation, keeping the Strait of Hormuz effectively closed.(2) President Donald Trump said Israel and Lebanon will extend their ceasefire by three weeks, a move that creates space to work on a long-term deal and removes a roadblock to ending the US war with Iran.(3) The European Union warned member states that efforts to strengthen safeguards in the bloc’s trade agreement with the US may cause the deal to unravel.(4) European Union leaders signaled that preliminary conditions are in place for Ukraine to begin the first stage of the membership process, a boost for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s efforts to join the bloc.(5) Meta Platforms Inc. and Microsoft Corp. are planning cuts or announcing buyouts that could affect as many as 23,000 jobs, part of an effort to streamline operations and offset heavy spending on artificial intelligence.Podcast Conversation: US Soldier Charged With Using Classified Data to Bet on MaduroSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US equity markets retreated as oil prices rebounded and software stocks came under fresh selling pressure - Dow slipped -84-points or -0.18%, with Salesforce Inc (down -6.23%) the worst performer in the 30-stock index. International Business Machines (IBM) Corp (-3.16%) and Microsoft Corp (-2.68%) also booked notable declines. Caterpillar Inc (up +2.13%) and Cisco Systems Inc (+2.59%) rose over >2%.

クラウドストライク合同会社は3月3日、Microsoft Corp.との戦略的提携を拡大すると発表した。これにより、あらゆる規模の組織が、既存のMicrosoft Azure従量課金コミットメントを使用して、Microsoft MarketplaceでCrowdStrike Falconプラットフォームの購入が可能となる。

US equity markets steadied, reversing steep morning session losses - Dow slipped -73-points or -0.15%, paring an earlier decline of as much as 600-points. 3M Co (down -2.33%), Home Depot Inc (-2.6%) and Procter & Gamble Co (-2.21%) all fell over >2%. Nvidia Corp rose +2.99% and was the leading performer in the 30-stock index, arresting a two-day slide that saw the chipmaking giant drop over >9.5% despite. Microsoft Corp rose +1.48%. Apple Inc (+0.20%) kicked off a three-day stretch of new product announcements overnight unveiling its new iPhone 17e and a new iPad Air, refreshing its entry-level hardware offerings with updated chips to prepare for the rollout of new artificial-intelligence (AI) features later this year.

US equity markets steadied, reversing steep morning session losses - Dow slipped -73-points or -0.15%, paring an earlier decline of as much as 600-points. 3M Co (down -2.33%), Home Depot Inc (-2.6%) and Procter & Gamble Co (-2.21%) all fell over >2%. Nvidia Corp rose +2.99% and was the leading performer in the 30-stock index, arresting a two-day slide that saw the chipmaking giant drop over >9.5% despite. Microsoft Corp rose +1.48%. Apple Inc (+0.20%) kicked off a three-day stretch of new product announcements overnight unveiling its new iPhone 17e and a new iPad Air, refreshing its entry-level hardware offerings with updated chips to prepare for the rollout of new artificial-intelligence (AI) features later this year.

US equity markets retreated and booked their steepest monthly declines in a year, with financial and Information technology stocks under pressure and with investors eyeing US-Iran hostilities that are poised to drive crude prices sharply higher  - Dow lost 521-points or -1.05%.  American Express Co (down -7.88%) and Goldman Sachs Group Inc (-7.47%) both dropped over >7%.  Apple Inc fell -3.21% ahead of the company kicking off its first product launches of the year this week, culminating in a “special Apple experience" event on Wednesday night AEST (4 March). Microsoft Corp -2.24%The U.S. and Israel launched a joint military strike on Iran on Saturday (28 February) called “Operation Epic Fury”, while U.S. President Trump called on Iranians to overthrow their government. President Trump said “we have hit hundreds of targets” in a new video statement on the strikes on Iran, adding that that US Strikes had eliminated Iranian Revolutionary Guard facilities, air defences, and naval assets, echoing his earlier comments. “Iran's former supreme leader Ali Khamenei is dead. This wretched and vile man had the blood of hundreds, even thousands of Americans on his hands,” President Trump said in the video that was posted to Truth Social. “The entire military command is gone.”

US equity markets retreated and booked their steepest monthly declines in a year, with financial and Information technology stocks under pressure and with investors eyeing US-Iran hostilities that are poised to drive crude prices sharply higher - Dow lost 521-points or -1.05%. American Express Co (down -7.88%) and Goldman Sachs Group Inc (-7.47%) both dropped over >7%. Apple Inc fell -3.21% ahead of the company kicking off its first product launches of the year this week, culminating in a “special Apple experience" event on Wednesday night AEST (4 March). Microsoft Corp -2.24%

February 2026 Sustainable Stock and ETF Picks. Includes an article on the most sustainable companies by sustainable revenues, and more. By Ron Robins, MBA Transcript & Links, Episode 164, February 27, 2026 Hello, Ron Robins here. Welcome to my podcast episode 164, published on February 27, 2026, titled "February 2026 Sustainable Stock and ETF Picks." This podcast is presented by Investing for the Soul. Investingforthesoul.com is your go-to site for vital global, ethical, and sustainable investing mentoring, news, commentary, information, and resources. Remember that you can find a full transcript and links to content, including stock symbols and bonus material, on this episode's podcast page at investingforthesoul.com/podcasts. Also, a reminder. I do not evaluate any of the stocks or funds mentioned in these podcasts, and I don't receive any compensation from anyone covered in these podcasts. Furthermore, I will reveal any investments I have in the investments mentioned herein. I have a huge crop of 20 articles for you in this podcast! Note: Some companies are covered more than once. Now with so many articles to potentially cover, I've chosen 3 to quote from. The other 17 can be found on the webpage for this podcast edition, along with their titles and links. ------------------------------------------------------------- Clean200 companies hit $2.8 trillion in sustainable revenues I'm starting this episode with one of my favourite rankings. It's titled the Clean200 companies hit $2.8 trillion in sustainable revenues on corporateknights.com. The introduction is by CK Staff. Here are some quotes from the introduction. "Since 2016, the shareholder-advocacy non-profit As You Sow and Corporate Knights have zeroed in on total sustainable revenues at public companies worldwide in order to show both the share and scale of sustainable revenues in absolute terms. 'The Clean200 follows revenues, not rhetoric,' Toby Heaps, CEO of Corporate Knights and report co-author, said in a statement. 'Even when politics turns hostile, markets continue to reward companies that are supplying what the global economy is structurally demanding – clean power, electrification, efficiency, and resilient infrastructure'… On average, more than half the revenue (53.7%) at Clean200 companies is sustainable… whereas companies in the MSCI All Country World Index (ACWI) generate only 16.7% of their revenue from sustainable activities… From July 1, 2016, to January 26, 2026, the Clean200 portfolio returned 282.9%, compared with 221.3% for the MSCI ACWI. The fossil fuel benchmark, meanwhile, returned a much slimmer 111%... Methodology The Clean 200 is selected from 8,229 eligible companies, of which 103 were excluded. The list employs a wide range of negative screens to exclude: for example, fossil-fired utilities or big banks and insurers financing fossil fuel companies, as well as for-profit prisons, weapons makers and others… The United States and China have 69 companies on the list between them, 41 and 28 respectively. Five years ago, the United States had 46 companies on the list, and China had 17, which suggests a subtle but marked rebalancing trend. About half the list consists of 'middle power' countries: Japan (15), France (12), Canada (11), Germany (11), Spain (8), Brazil (8), South Korea (7), Denmark (7), United Kingdom (5), Sweden (5) and India (5). Sixteen other countries share the remaining 14.5% of the list, underscoring how widely distributed the clean‑economy opportunity has become." End quotes. The top five companies are Apple Inc. (AAPL), Amazon.com Inc. (AMZM), Microsoft Corp. (MSFT), Tesla Inc. (TSLA), and Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (C7A0.DU ). However, I suggest investors also look at the 'pure-play' companies, those with the highest sustainable revenue ratio! ------------------------------------------------------------- The Best Sustainable Funds and ETFs to Buy This second article is from one of the top investment sites and is titled The Best Sustainable Funds and ETFs to Buy on morningstar.com. It's by a well-respected analyst and writer, Leslie P. Norton. She compiled some comments from two analysts. Here are some quotes from her article. "We screened for the lowest-cost primary share classes with a Medalist Rating of Gold and 100% analyst coverage. All the funds on the list carry the ESG Intentional Investment tag and have at least $100 million in assets. All data is as of Feb. 3. Because the screen was created with the lowest-cost share class for each fund, some may be listed with share classes that are not accessible to individual investors outside of retirement plans, or they may be aimed at institutional investors and require large minimum investments. The individual investor versions of those funds may carry higher fees, reducing returns to shareholders. Medalist Ratings may differ among the share classes of a fund. Morningstar expects the highly rated sustainable funds on this list to outperform their peers over a full market cycle. But though all these funds fall under the same theme, they may practice different strategies and behave differently. Investors need to do their homework to understand exactly what a particular fund invests in before buying. 1) Boston Trust SMID Cap Fund (BTSMX) by Eric Schultz, analyst Fund Size: $746.4 million Morningstar Category: US Fund Mid-Cap Blend Morningstar Medalist Rating: Gold Prospectus Net Expense Ratio: 0.75% Morningstar assigns… a High rating to its parent company, Boston Trust Walden… The $746.4 million fund has gained 0.49% over the past year, while the average fund in its category is up 9.56%. The fund, launched in November 2011, has climbed 5.60% over the past three years and 7.63% over the past five. The managers focus on identifying strong small- and mid-cap businesses with durable and predictable earnings profiles that also have reasonable valuations… The strategy has recently trailed the Russell 2500 benchmark as the rally after early April 2025 was led by lower-quality businesses that the strategy typically avoids, as they tend to underperform higher-quality businesses over longer periods. Read Morningstar's full report on the Boston Trust SMID Cap Fund. 2) Boston Trust Walden Small Cap Fund (BOSOX) by Eric Schultz, analyst Fund Size: $1.1 billion Morningstar Category: US Fund Small Blend Morningstar Medalist Rating: Gold Prospectus Net Expense Ratio: 1.00% This $1.1 billion fund has lost 1.88% over the past year, while the average fund in its category is up 11.16%. The Boston Trust Walden fund, launched in December 2005, has climbed 4.01% over the past three years and 7.01% over the past five. The strategy (which has an impact mandate) focuses on identifying strong small-cap businesses with durable and predictable earnings profiles that also have reasonable valuations… The strategy's long-term performance was impressive. From the mutual fund's December 2005 inception through July 2025, total and risk-adjusted returns on its sole share class beat the category average and Russell 2000 Index by wide margins. Read Morningstar's full report on the Boston Trust Walden Small Cap Fund. 3) PIMCO Enhanced Short Maturity Active ESG Exchange-Traded Fund (EMNT) by Paul Olmsted, senior analyst Fund Size: $211.1 million Morningstar Category: US Fund Ultrashort Bond Morningstar Medalist Rating: Gold Prospectus Net Expense Ratio: 0.24% Morningstar assigns a High rating to the PIMCO Enhanced Short Maturity Active ESG Exchange-Traded Fund management team and an Above Average rating to its parent company, PIMCO… The $211.1 million fund has gained 4.65% over the past year, while the average fund in its category is up 4.72%. The PIMCO fund, launched in December 2019, has climbed 5.27% over the past three years and 3.22% over the past five. Veteran leadership, specialized short-term expertise, effective collaboration, and a time-tested process makes Pimco Enhanced Short Maturity Active ESG ETF a best-in-class selection among ultrashort bond peers… While the ETF extensively uses derivatives, Pimco has consistently proved its ability to manage these instruments effectively. Read Morningstar's full report on the PIMCO Enhanced Short Maturity Active ESG Exchange-Traded Fund." End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- Green ETFs to Watch as Global Energy Transition Investment Crosses $2T My third article is titled Green ETFs to Watch as Global Energy Transition Investment Crosses $2T on theglobeandmail.com. It's by Zacks Investment Research. "1. iShares Global Clean Energy ETF (ICLN) This fund, with net assets worth $2.17 billion, offers exposure to 102 companies that produce energy from solar, wind, and other renewable sources. Its top three holdings include: Bloom Energy (BE) (10.91%), a fuel cell technology proprietor, Nextpower (NXT) (9.63%), a smart solar tracker manufacturer, and First Solar (FSLR), a prominent solar panel producer.  iShares Global Clean Energy ETF has surged 66.8% over the past year. The fund charges 39 basis points (bps) as fees. 2. ALPS Clean Energy ETF (ACES) This fund, with net assets worth $122.9 million, offers exposure to a diverse set of U.S. and Canadian companies involved in the clean energy sector, including renewables and clean technology. Its top three holdings include Albemarle Corp. (ALB) (6.60%), a supplier of critical lithium compounds used in energy storage batteries; Nextpower (NXT) (5.94%); and Enphase Energy (ENPH) (5.80%), a leading manufacturer of solar microinverters that also provides energy storage management solutions. ALPS Clean Energy ETF has soared 44.3% over the past year. The fund charges 55 bps as fees. 3. Invesco WilderHill Clean Energy ETF (PBW) This fund, with a market value worth $784.4 million, offers exposure to 63 stocks of companies that are publicly traded in the United States and engaged in the business of advancing cleaner energy and conservation. Its top three holdings include Bloom Energy (BE)(2.41%), Lithium Argentina (LAR) (2.22%), a significant developer and producer of lithium projects, and Lifezone Metals LZM (2.11%), which uses its proprietary Hydromet Technology to produce lower-carbon metals. Invesco WilderHill Clean Energy ETF has rallied 82.8% over the past year. The fund charges 64 bps as fees. 4. SPDR S&P Kensho Clean Power ETF (CNRG) This fund, with assets under management (AUM) worth $215.3 million, offers exposure to 43 companies whose products and services are driving innovation behind the clean energy sector, which includes the areas of solar, wind, geothermal, and hydroelectric power. Its top three holdings include: Bloom Energy (BE) (4.08%), T1 Energy (TE) (3.85%), an energy solutions provider, and Nextpower (NXT) (3.35%).  SPDR S&P Kensho Clean Power ETF has rallied 67.3% over the past year. The fund charges 45 bps as fees." End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- More articles from around the world with Sustainable Investment Picks for February 2026. 1. Title: Top Wind Energy Stocks Worth Investing Now For Solid Returns on nasdaq.com. By Avisekh Bhattacharjee for Zacks. 2. Title: This Overlooked AI Infrastructure Stock Could Transform $1,000 Into Life-Changing Wealth on nasdaq.com. By Manali Pradhan. 3. Title: AI Energy Demand Stock Plays: BE, TE, CWEN, AMPX, BW on marketbeat.com. By Ryan Hasson, reviewed by Shannon Tokheim. 4. Title: Afraid the AI Boom Is Overheated? This Infrastructure Play Is Your Safety Net on finance.yahoo.com. By Stefon Walters, The Motley Fool. 5. Title: 3 of the most popular ethical/ESG ASX ETFs in 2026 on fool.com.au. By Aaron Bell. 6. Title: How OpenAI's Revenue Growth Could Make These 3 AI Infrastructure Stocks Winners in 2026 on fool.com. By Adam Levy. 7. Title: The Secret AI Infrastructure Stock That Could Turn $1,000 Into a Fortune on nasdaq.com. By Manali Pradhan for The Motley Fool. 8. Title: The $1.4 Trillion AI Infrastructure Boom: 3 Stocks to Buy This Year on fool.com. By James Hires. 9. Title: Top Four AI Beneficiary Stocks to Buy Now on intellectia.ai. By Emily J. Thompson. Continuing 10. Title: Ten companies leading Latin America's energy transition on corporateknights.com. By CK Staff. 11. Title: Equinix a Top Socially Responsible Dividend Stock With 2.2% Yield (EQIX)on nasdaq.com. By BNK Invest. 12. Title: 3 Alternative Energy Stocks to Watch Despite Rising Cost Pressure on finance.yahoo.com. By Tanvi Sarawagi. 13. Title: Are Renewable Energy Stocks a Buy in 2026? on global.morningstar.com. By Valerio Baselli. 14. Title: 11 Best Alternative Energy Stocks to Invest In According to Analysts on insidermonkey.com. By Abdul Rahman in Hedge Funds, News. 15. Title: 3 AI Infrastructure Stocks Set to Win From $500 Billion in Capex This Year on fool.com. By Reuben Gregg Brewer. 16. Title: 5 alternative energy stocks riding the AI power crunch on msn.com. By Ryan Hasson at Marketbeat. 17. Title: Top Tech Companies Leading The Way In Climate Solutions on thedetroitbureau.com. By The Detroit Bureau. ------------------------------------------------------------- Ending Comment These are my top news stories with their stock and fund tips for this podcast, "February 2026 Sustainable Stock and ETF Picks." Please click the like and subscribe buttons wherever you download or listen to this podcast. That helps bring these podcasts to others like you. And please click the share buttons to share this podcast with your friends and family. Let's promote ethical and sustainable investing as a force for hope and prosperity in these tumultuous times! Contact me if you have any questions. Thank you for listening. My next podcast will be on March 27th. See you then. Bye for now.   © 2025 Ron Robins, Investing for the Soul

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• US equity markets rebounded as Technology stocks steadied after a sharp sell-off amid artificial intelligence (AI) disruption concern - Dow rose +370-points or +0.76% Salesforce Inc rose +4.07% to be the leading performer in the 30-stock index, more than recouping the previous session's -3.78% drop that came amid a broader decline on artificial intelligence (AI) disruption concerns from the likes of Anthropic. International Business Machines (IBM) Corp rose +2.67% a day after slumping -13.15%. Microsoft Corp rose +1.18%.

US equity markets rebounded as Technology stocks steadied after a sharp sell-off amid artificial intelligence (AI) disruption concern - Dow rose +370-points or +0.76% Salesforce Inc rose +4.07% to be the leading performer in the 30-stock index, more than recouping the previous session's -3.78% drop that came amid a broader decline on artificial intelligence (AI) disruption concerns from the likes of Anthropic. International Business Machines (IBM) Corp rose +2.67% a day after slumping -13.15%. Microsoft Corp rose +1.18%.

US equity markets opened the new week on the back foot as investors digested President Trump's move to raise global tariffs and amid fresh concerns around artificial intelligence (AI) disruptions to various industries - Dow fell -822-points or -1.66%, booking its worst one-day decline since 20 January. International Business Machines (IBM) Corp slumped -13.15% and was the worst performer in the 30-stock index on concerns advances in Anthropic's AI technology could affect its business. Anthropic is slated to host an event tonight AEST to discuss the capabilities of its next generation AI assistant, Claude, and potentially announce new features.  Microsoft Corp (down -3.21%) and Salesforce Inc (-3.78%) fell over >3%

US equity markets opened the new week on the back foot as investors digested President Trump's move to raise global tariffs and amid fresh concerns around artificial intelligence (AI) disruptions to various industries - Dow fell -822-points or -1.66%, booking its worst one-day decline since 20 January. International Business Machines (IBM) Corp slumped -13.15% and was the worst performer in the 30-stock index on concerns advances in Anthropic's AI technology could affect its business. Anthropic is slated to host an event tonight AEST to discuss the capabilities of its next generation AI assistant, Claude, and potentially announce new features. Microsoft Corp (down -3.21%) and Salesforce Inc (-3.78%) fell over >3%

The fundamental rules of creativity and ownership, established in law since the time of the printing press, are now collapsing under the weight of Generative AI. Its rapid-fire creation is built upon billions of human-authored works, leading to the “Original Sin” of the algorithm: the unauthorized copying of protected content for training. This conflict has ignited high-stakes lawsuits—from the New York Times challenging the AI input phase to the music industry battling against the creation of “almost identical” outputs—forcing the legal system to confront the “Authorship Challenge” and the threat of voice cloning. Join us as we explore the legal and ethical price of convenience with our guest, Dr. Andrés Guadamuz, a Reader in Intellectual Property Law at the University of Sussex and Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of World Intellectual Property. Dr. Guadamuz's groundbreaking research illuminates how centuries-old copyright principles must adapt to find a functional middle way that protects human ingenuity while allowing for technological innovation. Hosted by: Alexa Raad and Leslie Daigle. Further reading: A Scanner Darkly: Copyright Liability and Exceptions in Artificial Intelligence Inputs and Outputs Do Androids Dream of Electric Copyright? Comparative Analysis of Originality in Artificial Intelligence-Generated Works Record Companies Bring Landmark Cases for Responsible AI Against Suno and Udio in Boston and New York Federal Courts, Respectively IP/ENTERTAINMENT CASE LAW UPDATES: New York Times v. Microsoft Corp. The views and opinions expressed in this program are our own and may not reflect the views or positions of our employers.

Microsoft Corp., NTT Inc. and other major technology firms from around the world are planning to form an alliance to boost the credibility of cross-border technologies.

記者会見する米マイクロソフトのスミス社長、ＮＴＴの澤田純会長ら、１３日、ドイツ・ミュンヘン【ミュンヘン時事】米マイクロソフトやＮＴＴ、スウェーデンのエリクソンなど世界の主要なＩＴ・通信関連事業者が１３日、ドイツで開幕したミュンヘン安全保障会議で、国境を越えた技術への信頼性を高めるための連盟を発足させると発表した。 Microsoft Corp., NTT Inc. and other major technology firms from around the world are planning to form an alliance to boost the credibility of cross-border technologies.

US equity markets advanced after posting a sharp rebound last Friday (6 February), with technology again leading the gains - Dow inched +20-points or +0.04% higher to a fresh record closing high of 50,135.87 a day after the 30-stock index has climbed above the 50,000 level for the first time. Microsoft Corp (up +3.05%) was the leading Dow component, while Caterpillar Inc (+2.19%), Cisco Systems Inc (2.31%) and Nvidia Corp (2.5%) all climbed over >2%. Merck & Co Inc fell -3.51%, while Travelers Companies Inc (down -2.88%), Nike Inc (-2.36%) and Amgen Inc (-2.21%) all fell over >2%.The broader S&P500 added +0.47%, with Information Technology (up +1.59%) sitting atop the primary sector leaderboard for a second consecutive session. Health Care and Consumer Staples both declined -0.86%. AppLovin Corp soared +13.26% and was the leading performer in the S&P500 after a financial publisher retracted some of its most explosive claims regarding AppLovin's alleged connections to transnational crime syndicates. Oracle Corp rallied +9.64%   Kroger Inc rose +3.85% after the after the grocery giant named former Walmart Inc (down -1.63%) executive Greg Foran its new CEO. Micron Technology Inc fell -2.84%, with some traders citing South Korean press reports indicating that Micron's HBM4 offerings aren't fast enough for Nvidia Corp and thus will get shut out of the upcoming Vera Rubin graphics processing units (GPUs).

US equity markets advanced after posting a sharp rebound last Friday (6 February), with technology again leading the gains - Dow inched +20-points or +0.04% higher to a fresh record closing high of 50,135.87 a day after the 30-stock index has climbed above the 50,000 level for the first time. Microsoft Corp (up +3.05%) was the leading Dow component, while Caterpillar Inc (+2.19%), Cisco Systems Inc (2.31%) and Nvidia Corp (2.5%) all climbed over >2%. Merck & Co Inc fell -3.51%, while Travelers Companies Inc (down -2.88%), Nike Inc (-2.36%) and Amgen Inc (-2.21%) all fell over >2%.

US equity indices declined as a "risk-off" selloff spared few corners of the market and with losses acerating in the closing hour of trading - Dow -593-points or -1.20% Microsoft Corp (down -4.97% and now down over >27% from its 28 October peak) and Salesforce Inc (-4.75%) both fell over >4.5%, while investment banks Goldman Sach Group Inc (-2.51%) and JPMorgan Chase & Co (-2.24%) fell over >2%.The broader S&P500 -1.23% and slipped into negative territory for the calendar year-to-date, with Materials (down -2.75%) and Consumer Discretionary (-2.59%) falling over >2.5% and leading nine of the eleven primary sectors lower. The Information Technology sector fell -1.22% after entering official correction territory a day earlier, down ~11.2% from its 29 October peak. Consumer Staples (up +0.25%) and Utilities (+0.11%) were the only primary sectors to settle in positive territory.

US equity indices declined as a "risk-off" selloff spared few corners of the market and with losses acerating in the closing hour of trading - Dow -593-points or -1.20% Microsoft Corp (down -4.97% and now down over >27% from its 28 October peak) and Salesforce Inc (-4.75%) both fell over >4.5%, while investment banks Goldman Sach Group Inc (-2.51%) and JPMorgan Chase & Co (-2.24%) fell over >2%.

US equity markets settled narrowly mixed as investors absorbed another busy corporate earnings calendar - Dow edged +56-points or +0.11% higher, with International Business Machines Corp (IBM) rising +5.13% to be the leading performer in the 30-stock index after posting stronger-than-expected fourth quarter EPS and revenue after the close of the previous session. Microsoft Corp tumbled -9.99% and recorded worst daily performance since March 2020 following the release of the company's fourth quarter result after the close of the previous session, with investors seemingly unnerved by record spending on artificial intelligence (AI) last quarter.

• US equity markets settled narrowly mixed as investors absorbed another busy corporate earnings calendar - Dow edged +56-points or +0.11% higher, with International Business Machines Corp (IBM) rising +5.13% to be the leading performer in the 30-stock index after posting stronger-than-expected fourth quarter EPS and revenue after the close of the previous session. Microsoft Corp tumbled -9.99% and recorded worst daily performance since March 2020 following the release of the company's fourth quarter result after the close of the previous session, with investors seemingly unnerved by record spending on artificial intelligence (AI) last quarter.

US equity markets retreated as investors digested the latest batch of bank earnings and wholesale inflation and retail sales data - Dow slipped -43-points or -0.09%, with Amazon.com Inc (down -2.45%) and Microsoft Corp (-2.4%) both falling ~2.5%. The six largest decliners in the 30-stock index were technology-related stocks. Nvidia Corp fell -1.39% after the Trump administration approved the exporting of its H200 AI chips to China but said the world's most valuable public company must meet new security requirements first. .JPMorgan Chase & Co fell -0.94% a day after America's largest investment bank released its fourth quarter result.

On today's podcast:1) President Trump’s firm control of Washington showed signs of weakening Tuesday as Congress voted to compel the Justice Department to release its files on sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, whose earlier ties to the president have been the subject of intense scrutiny. The legislation overwhelmingly passed the House in a 427 to 1 vote. Within hours, the Senate agreed unanimously that the bill would be passed without further action once it arrives in the Senate. It will then be sent to Trump, who has said he’ll sign it. Trump late Sunday relented on his prior opposition and directed Republicans to vote to release the files. Senate Republicans ignored calls by Speaker Mike Johnson to give the Justice Department additional leeway to withhold documents. 2) President Trump said he would formally designate Saudi Arabia as a major non-NATO ally in a further strengthening of ties between the two countries, capping a day of dealmaking between the US leader and the kingdom’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The designation for nations with close strategic relationships with the US provides financing and priority access for purchases of certain military equipment, as well as the ability to participate in joint research efforts. Saudi Arabia will become the 20th ally designated under the status, joining other nations in the Middle East including Egypt, Israel, and Qatar. MBS, as Saudi Arabia’s de facto leader is known, was joined by prominent executives and celebrities including Elon Musk and soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo at the Tuesday evening event, with Apple CEO Tim Cook, Nvidia’s Jensen Huang, and FIFA President Gianni Infantino also in attendance.3) Wall Street will get a sense of where the billions of dollars being spent on artificial intelligence are going when Nvidia reports its earnings after the bell on Wednesday. Analysts expect the chip behemoth to show more than 50% growth in both net income and revenue in its fiscal third quarter. The reason is fairly straightforward. Microsoft Corp., Amazon.com Inc., Alphabet Inc. and Meta Platforms Inc. — which taken together represent more than 40% of Nvidia’s sales — are projected to increase their combined AI spending by 34% over the next 12 months to $440 billion, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. The risk is that these numbers could become unreliable if the big AI spenders, in particular closely held OpenAI, have to pull back on their commitments.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US equity markets were mixed on Friday (14 November) but recovered from an early, steep sell-off to settled well of their worst levels of the session - Dow fell 310-points or -0.65%, having been down as much as -600-points or ~1.3% earlier in the session.  UnitedHealth Group Inc (down -3.21%) was the worst performer in the 30-stock index. Nike Inc lost -2.82%, with Moody's downgrading its ratings on debt issued by the footwear and athletic apparel company, pointing to elevated competition and cost pressures related to tariffs as factors behind its more cautious outlook.  Walmart Inc dipped -0.06% after it announced Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Doug McMillon will retire on 31 January 2026, and be succeeded by Walmart U.S. CEO John Furner. Nvidia Corp (+1.77%) and Microsoft Corp (+1.37%) were the leading Dow components on Friday (14 November).

US equity markets were mixed on Friday (14 November) but recovered from an early, steep sell-off to settled well of their worst levels of the session - Dow fell 310-points or -0.65%, having been down as much as -600-points or ~1.3% earlier in the session. UnitedHealth Group Inc (down -3.21%) was the worst performer in the 30-stock index. Nike Inc lost -2.82%, with Moody's downgrading its ratings on debt issued by the footwear and athletic apparel company, pointing to elevated competition and cost pressures related to tariffs as factors behind its more cautious outlook. Walmart Inc dipped -0.06% after it announced Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Doug McMillon will retire on 31 January 2026, and be succeeded by Walmart U.S. CEO John Furner. Nvidia Corp (+1.77%) and Microsoft Corp (+1.37%) were the leading Dow components on Friday (14 November).

On today's podcast: 1) President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed to extend a tariff truce, roll back export controls and reduce other trade barriers in a landmark summit on Thursday, potentially stabilizing relations between the world’s biggest economies after months of turmoil. In the first sitdown between leaders since Trump’s return to the White House, the pair agreed China would pause sweeping controls on rare-earth magnets in exchange for what Beijing said was a US agreement to roll back an expansion of restrictions on Chinese companies. The US will also halve fentanyl-related tariffs on Chinese goods, while Beijing resumes purchases of soybeans and other agricultural products. The US is also extending a pause on some of its so-called reciprocal tariffs on China “for an additional year,” the Commerce Ministry in Beijing said in a statement, adding that China “will properly resolve issues related to TikTok with the US side.” Trump said he would visit China next April, with Xi planning to head to the US afterward. Despite speculation that Trump might make additional concessions — including the US opening access to Nvidia Corp.’s most advanced Blackwell line or changing its policy toward Taiwan — the president indicated that those issues hadn’t been part of the discussions. Trump and Xi did discuss access to some of the chipmaker’s other products, however, with the US president saying he planned to speak with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang. 2) The largest technology companies are betting on an AI future powered by gigantic complexes of data centers filled with humming servers. Now that the staggering cost of this push is coming into sharper focus, it’s testing nerves on Wall Street. Three bellwethers from different corners of the technology world – Alphabet Inc., Meta Platforms Inc. and Microsoft Corp. — together racked up some $78 billion in capital expenditures last quarter. That’s up 89% from a year earlier. Most of that cash was destined for data center construction and graphics processing units and other gear to fill them. Each increased their forecasts for future outlays. That was enough to rattle investors conditioned to expect enormous spending. 3) Treasuries fell the most in nearly five months after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell cast doubt on a December interest-rate cut, even as a sagging labor market prompted policymakers to bring down borrowing costs Wednesday. While the central bank delivered a widely expected reduction in the benchmark lending rate to 3.75%-4%, Powell’s hawkish outlook ruffled the $30 trillion US bond market. At his afternoon press conference, Powell said a further reduction in rates at the December meeting “is not a foregone conclusion,” sending yields across tenors up by the most since June. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the late hours in the US, Alphabet Inc. reported solid sales. Meta Platforms Inc. sees total expenses to significantly rise in 2026. Microsoft Corp.'s expansion in its Azure unit failed to inspire traders. For more on the latest earnings, we turn to Daniel Newman, CEO of the Futurum Group.Plus - Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's blunt warning that investors need to rein in expectations for a December interest-rate cut underscored a growing tug-of-war among US policymakers who are opposed in their outlooks for jobs and inflation. While Powell made it clear that the primary concern for some is a cooling job market, others inside the Fed are warning persistent inflation will limit room for more easing. And a freeze on the release of official economic data during the ongoing government shutdown is only hardening the divide.Powell's comments came after the Federal Open Market Committee voted 10-2 to lower the target range for the federal funds rate by a quarter percentage point, to 3.75%-4%. It was the second straight rate cut, but for the first time in six years, there were dissents in both directions — with one official advocating a larger reduction and another preferring to stay on hold. For more, we turn to Sean Clark, Chief Investment Officer at Clark Capital. **Disclaimer, at the time of this recording, US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping have not met yet. They are set to meet later on Thursday in South Korea (local time). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Microsoft Corp. reported a steeper climb in spending than Wall Street expected, fueling anxieties about the high costs of providing AI infrastructure. First-quarter capital expenditures including leases, an indication of data center spending, came in at $34.9 billion, up from $24 billion in the preceding quarter, the company said Wednesday. Microsoft continues “to increase our investments in AI across both capital and talent to meet the massive opportunity ahead,” Chief Executive Officer Satya Nadella said in a statement. Total revenue increased 18% to $77.7 billion in the fiscal first quarter, while profit was $3.72 a share. Analysts on average estimated sales of $75.6 billion and per-share earnings of $3.68. The Azure cloud-computing unit posted a 39% revenue gain in the quarter when adjusting for currency fluctuations, beating the Wall Street estimate of 37%. Investor expectations for Microsoft were high heading into earnings, with all but one analyst tracked by Bloomberg rating the stock a buy. Meta Platforms said it expects total expenses to significantly increase in 2026, and will continue to invest at historic levels in artificial intelligence. The company also reported third-quarter net income of $2.71 billion, which included a one-time, non-cash income tax charge of $15.9 billion due to the implementation of the tax bill signed into law in July, Meta said in the statement. Without the accounting charge, Meta said net income would have increased 19% to $18.6 billion.Looking beyond the third-quarter, the company said it expects a “significant reduction” in US federal cash tax payments for 2025 and years to come due to the new law. Meta reported third-quarter sales of $51.2 billion, which beat analysts’ average estimate of $49.6 billion.For analysis of the tech earnings, Bloomberg Businessweek Daily spoke with Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Technology Analyst Anurag Rana and Ivan Feinseth, Research Director and Chief Investment Officer with Tigress Financial Partners.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Microsoft Corp. reported a steeper climb in spending than Wall Street expected, fueling anxieties about the high costs of providing AI infrastructure. First-quarter capital expenditures including leases, an indication of data center spending, came in at $34.9 billion, up from $24 billion in the preceding quarter, the company said Wednesday. Microsoft continues “to increase our investments in AI across both capital and talent to meet the massive opportunity ahead,” Chief Executive Officer Satya Nadella said in a statement. Total revenue increased 18% to $77.7 billion in the fiscal first quarter, while profit was $3.72 a share. Analysts on average estimated sales of $75.6 billion and per-share earnings of $3.68. The Azure cloud-computing unit posted a 39% revenue gain in the quarter when adjusting for currency fluctuations, beating the Wall Street estimate of 37%. Investor expectations for Microsoft were high heading into earnings, with all but one analyst tracked by Bloomberg rating the stock a buy. Meta Platforms said it expects total expenses to significantly increase in 2026, and will continue to invest at historic levels in artificial intelligence. The company also reported third-quarter net income of $2.71 billion, which included a one-time, non-cash income tax charge of $15.9 billion due to the implementation of the tax bill signed into law in July, Meta said in the statement. Without the accounting charge, Meta said net income would have increased 19% to $18.6 billion.Looking beyond the third-quarter, the company said it expects a “significant reduction” in US federal cash tax payments for 2025 and years to come due to the new law. Meta reported third-quarter sales of $51.2 billion, which beat analysts’ average estimate of $49.6 billion.For analysis of the tech earnings, Bloomberg Businessweek Daily spoke with Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Technology Analyst Anurag Rana and Ivan Feinseth, Research Director and Chief Investment Officer with Tigress Financial Partners.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's podcast: 1) The US and European Union agreed on a hard-fought deal that will see the bloc face 15% tariffs on most of its exports, including automobiles, staving off a trade war that could have delivered a hammer blow to the global economy. 2) US and Chinese officials are meeting Monday to extend their tariff detente beyond a mid-August deadline, and haggle over other ways to further defuse trade tensions.3) Wall Street pros are staring down a pivotal week that will likely set the tone for the rest of the year in markets and the economy.First and foremost is the conclusion of the Federal Reserve’s meeting on Wednesday, and although it isn’t expected to cut interest rates, traders and investors will be poring over commentary for clues about the path ahead. Then there’s a string of Big Tech earnings with Amazon.com Inc., Apple Inc., Meta Platforms Inc. and Microsoft Corp. all reporting. And sprinkled throughout are some key indicators on the state of the economy, from gross domestic product to nonfarm payrolls.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's podcast: 1) President Donald Trump reached a trade deal with Japan that will impose 15% tariffs on imports including automobiles from the key American ally, while creating a $550 billion fund to make investments in the US.2) Microsoft Corp. warned that Chinese state-sponsored hackers are among those exploiting flaws in its SharePoint software to break into institutions globally, with the US agency responsible for designing nuclear weapons now among those breached.3) The record-breaking run in global stocks got fresh fuel after the US reached a trade deal with Japan, easing concern about the tariff war as traders turn their attention to earnings from US tech giants.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's podcast: 1) Microsoft Corp. shares jumped after the company reported stronger-than-expected quarterly sales and profit growth, suggesting customer demand for cloud services has held steady despite a wave of tariffs and economic turbulence. 2) Meta Platforms Inc. quelled Wall Street concerns about the impact of the Trump administration’s trade war on advertising sales, reporting first-quarter revenue that beat expectations and forecasting additional spending. 3) The US and Ukraine reached a deal over access to the country’s natural resources, offering a measure of assurance to officials in Kyiv who had feared that President Donald Trump would pull back his support in peace talks with Russia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US equity futures rallied Thursday on stronger-than-expected tech earnings and signs the Trump administration may be close to announcing the first round of trade deals to reduce planned tariffs. The advance for US futures came after the S&P 500 erased an intraday drop of more than 2% Wednesday to close 0.2% higher. Shares in Japan and Australia both edged lower Thursday. A number of markets are shut for holidays across Asia including Mainland China, Hong Kong, Singapore and India. Meantime, the outcome of Australia's tight federal election could be the next catalyst for local assets as a tariff standoff between the US and China continues to rattle markets. We preview Saturday's federal election with Bloomberg's Paul Allen in Sydney. Plus - contracts for the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 both gained at least 0.9%, helped by a post-market rally for Microsoft Corp. and Meta Platforms Inc. following their bullish corporate results. Microsoft posted better-than-expected sales, while Meta also exceeded analysts' sales forecasts, suggesting customer demand hasn't been rattled by tariffs. We discuss the day's Mag Seven earnings and the latest eco data out of the US with George Cipolloni, Portfolio Manager at Penn Mutual Asset Management.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jean-Philippe Courtois, a Microsoft veteran of nearly four decades, shares his journey from the early days of MS-DOS to leading global sales and spearheading national transformation partnerships. He discusses key inflection points in Microsoft's history, including Windows 95, the rise of cloud computing, and the current AI revolution. Courtois emphasizes the importance of positive leadership, coaching, and using technology for social good. He now focuses on empowering youth through social entrepreneurship and hosts a podcast on positive leadership, aiming to create global impact through technology and innovation. 00:09- About Jean-Philippe Courtois Jean is the EVP and former president of the National Transformation Partnership at Microsoft Corp. He served on the Executive Committee alongside CEO Satya Nadella as President and Executive Vice President (EVP) of Global Sales, Marketing, and Operations. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tbcy/support

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Microsoft announced it is expanding its Global Engineering Development Center footprint to the UAE. One of Microsoft's first engineering centers to be launched in the Arab world will be established in Abu Dhabi. KT Corporation and Microsoft Corp. unveiled a five-year, multibillion-dollar partnership which includes an investment from KT in the areas of Artificial Intelligence, cloud technologies, and IT business, and a resource commitment from Microsoft in the areas of infrastructure and people. Salesforce signed a definitive agreement to acquire Zoomin, a leading data management provider for unstructured data. Smartsheet announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by funds managed by Blackstone and Vista Equity Partners in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $8.4 billion.Connect with us!https://www.erpadvisorsgroup.com866-499-8550LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/erp-advisors-groupTwitter:https://twitter.com/erpadvisorsgrpFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/erpadvisorsInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/erpadvisorsgroupPinterest:https://www.pinterest.com/erpadvisorsgroupMedium:https://medium.com/@erpadvisorsgroup

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Topic:A Thoughtful Leader   Guest: Arnon Kraft   Bio:    Arnon Kraft's most recent job was Chief Operating Officer at Payoneer, Inc.  He previously served as the Chief Executive Officer at Big 4 Strategic Consulting Ltd. from 2019 to 2021. Prior to that, he worked at Microsoft Corp. as the GM-Partner Management & Strategic Sourcing from 2012 to 2018. From 2008 to 2011, he held the position of Vice President-Operations at Modu Ltd. Prior to that he worked at SanDisk. Mr. Kraft obtained an MBA from Tel-Aviv University in 2000 and completed his undergraduate studies at Technion-Israel Institute of Technology in 1996.   *In this episode we learn the skills necessary to become an impactful manager and skillful worker plus how to multitask effectively.  

GENERAL ELECTION–STATE OF PLAY The 2024 presidential debates have been unveiled  “The Commission on Presidential Debates announced Monday that the three 2024 presidential debates will be held next year on Sept. 16, Oct. 1 and Oct. 9. “(https://www.axios.com/2023/11/20/2024-election-debates-biden-trump-republicans ) Swing states that are expected to decide the 2024 presidential election “The titanic Biden-Trump election likely will be decided by roughly 6% of voters in just six states, top strategists in both parties tell us.” (https://www.axios.com/2024/05/06/biden-trump-election-swing-states ) POTUS CANDIDATE: BIDEN Biden's historic marijuana shift is his latest election year move for young voters PHOENIX (AP) — President Joe Biden may eventually ban TikTok, but he's moving to give something back to the young people who dominate the popular social media app — a looser federal grip on marijuana.” (https://apnews.com/article/biden-young-voters-marijuana-reclassification-dea-193e97fc2dd7b32b7d7ad50b4ea80aa0 ) Biden touts new $3.3 billion Microsoft data center at failed Foxconn site Trump backed “U.S. President Joe Biden on Wednesday unveiled plans by Microsoft Corp to build a $3.3 billion data center in southeastern Wisconsin, drawing a sharp contrast to his Republican predecessor who had backed a previous $10 billion project at the same site that was significantly scaled back.” (https://www.reuters.com/world/us/biden-unveil-33-billion-microsoft-ai-investment-battleground-wisconsin-2024-05-08/ ) Axios Poll of College Voters - Next Gen America  (https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.axios.com/2024/05/07/poll-students-israel-hamas-protests&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1715304228880446&usg=AOvVaw2gVrmRZ0q-sgs2JekbcTPA )   POTUS CANDIDATE: TRUMP  Trump reportedly solicited $1 billion from oil executives to support his campaign, offering them concessions related to climate policies in return. This development underscores the high stakes of the upcoming 2024 election, particularly in the realm of climate policy. While President Biden has implemented numerous regulations aimed at addressing climate change, Trump, who has a history of rolling back such regulations and dismissing climate change as a hoax, presents a starkly different approach. The intersection of Trump's skepticism towards climate science and penchant for corruption poses a significant challenge and opportunity for the Biden campaign. This recent revelation highlights the critical importance of the election in shaping the future direction of environmental policy. Recent polls indicate that a significant portion of voters lack awareness of President Biden's major domestic accomplishments, such as the Inflation Reduction Act, which featured substantial climate investments and green incentives for both businesses and individuals. Furthermore, there is a lack of understanding among voters regarding Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Plan, with some mistakenly attributing similar achievements to former President Trump, despite his failure to deliver on infrastructure promises during his tenure. This highlights the urgent need for the Biden campaign to educate the public on how his policies positively impact their communities. In contrast, Trump's apparent willingness to prioritize personal gain by making promises to oil companies further underscores the contrasting approaches of the two leaders on critical issues like climate and infrastructure. How Far Trump Would Go “Donald Trump thinks he's identified a crucial mistake of his first term: He was too nice.” (https://time.com/6972021/donald-trump-2024-election-interview/ ) Every Awful Thing Trump Has Promised to Do in a Second Term The former president has pushed a slew of terrifying proposals, both publicly and privately, that he plans to unleash on America should he take down Biden” (https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-features/trump-second-term-plans-wildest-proposals-1234947327/)) R.F.K. Jr. Says Doctors Found a Dead Worm in His Brain “The presidential candidate has faced previously undisclosed health issues, including a parasite that he said ate part of his brain.” (https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/08/us/rfk-jr-brain-health-memory-loss.html ) Here's Who's On Trump's Most Likely VP Shortlist—And What He's Saying About The Contenders “Former President Donald Trump spoke highly of nearly a dozen potential running mate picks over the weekend as they gathered at donor event at Mar-a-Lago for what was widely viewed as a pseudo-tryout, as Trump has reportedly begun to narrow down his list.” (https://www.forbes.com/sites/saradorn/2024/05/06/heres-whos-on-trumps-most-likely-vp-shortlist-and-what-hes-saying-about-the-contenders/?sh=60cf1d11c3a8 ) Barron Trump makes political debut as Florida delegate for GOP convention “Donald Trump's son Barron, 18 and about to graduate high school, was named as a delegate at large for the GOP national convention in Milwaukee. “ (https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/05/09/barron-trump-florida-delegate-gop-convention/ )   TRUMP'S TRIALS Trump threatened with jail after violating hush money gag order again “A New York judge on Monday threatened to jail former President Trump after his latest violation of the gag order in his hush money criminal case.” (https://www.axios.com/2024/05/06/trump-fined-gag-order-hush-money-trial ) Trump's N.Y. criminal trial: Who has testified and who hasn't “Former President Trump's first criminal trial in New York has so far featured witness testimony from a former top White House aide, a veteran tabloid publisher, a former longtime Trump assistant and a former director at a bank.” (https://www.axios.com/2024/04/30/trump-trial-hush-money-witnesses-testimony-updates)    CONGRESS Mike Johnson signals House power play in 2025 “Ahead of a potential motion to vacate vote this week, Speaker Mike Johnson is tipping his hand for how he or a successor should rebuild the power of the House speakership.” (https://www.axios.com/2024/05/06/mike-johnson-house-rules-republicans-congress-2025 ) Bernie Sanders will run for re-election “Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), the 82-year-old progressive icon, announced on Monday that he will run for re-election.” (https://www.axios.com/2024/05/06/bernie-sanders-re-election-us-senator-vermont ) Money isn't enough to smooth the path for Republican candidates hoping to retake the Senate WASHINGTON (AP) — Frustrated by the seemingly endless cash flowing to Democrats, Republicans aiming to retake the Senate have rallied around candidates with plenty of their own money. (https://apnews.com/article/gop-campaign-rich-candidates-senate-majority-68a8eb884c96ec53f13e1472d225cb21 ) MISCELLANEOUS executive about agencies view soq Recent data from the Association of American Medical Colleges indicates that medical school graduates are increasingly opting to avoid states with abortion bans or newly imposed restrictions following the Dobbs case when selecting their residency programs. In states with near-total abortion bans, the number of new residencies has declined by 4.2%, a significant contrast to the overall decrease of 0.6% across all states. This trend is even more pronounced among graduates entering OB/GYN residencies, suggesting a notable impact on specialty choices as a result of these restrictive regulations. Section 241 of Title 18 is MAGA Law's New Shiny Object  “The Project 2025 plan for the Department of Justice recommends using 18 U.S.C. § 241, an 1870 civil rights law, to prosecute state officials (maybe even judges) if DOJ disagrees with how they apply state election law.” (https://randomlysecured.substack.com/p/section-241-of-title-18-is-maga-laws?utm_medium=ios )

Bloomberg Radio host Barry Ritholtz speaks to technology, media and financial services executive Joanne Bradford. She was previously president of Honey, where she orchestrated the company's sale to PayPal Holdings Inc. for $4 billion. She has been named one of Ad Age's 100 Most Influential Women in Advertising. She previously held executive leadership positions at Social Finance Inc., Microsoft Corp., Yahoo! Inc., Demand Media Inc. and the San Francisco Chronicle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.