Bloomberg Intelligence BI Weekend: Six Month Reports, Tesla Safety Issues, Business School Rankings
Sep 20, 2025
Damian Sassower, a Bloomberg Intelligence analyst and co-host of Business of Sports, dives into the booming global sports market, revealing it now stands at a staggering $2.65 trillion. He discusses increasing franchise valuations and the influx of institutional capital into sports teams. The conversation also touches on media rights, ticketing, and the burgeoning areas of esports and sports betting. Additionally, insights on industry earnings reports and the implications of six-month earnings proposals provide a thought-provoking backdrop.
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Semiannual Reporting Cuts Information Flow
- Semi-annual reporting reduces information flow and makes forecasting less precise.
- Michael Casper says it could align management incentives with long-term performance despite investor resistance.
Cracker Barrel Recovering From Logo Fallout
- Cracker Barrel saw same-store sales beat expectations but traffic decelerated after the logo controversy.
- Michael Halen notes guidance may be sandbagged while traffic appears to stabilize.
Darden's Sales Up But Margins Squeezed
- Darden delivered strong sales growth but margins contracted due to beef costs and free-delivery promotions.
- Michael Halen highlights Uber fees and promotional mix as the margin pressure drivers.