

Bloomberg Businessweek Weekend - January 3rd, 2025
12 snips Jan 3, 2025
Join Brad Stone, editor at Bloomberg Businessweek, as he sheds light on the shifting economic landscape and political dynamics shaping 2025. Tim Craighead reveals the 50 companies set to watch, while John Driscoll emphasizes the urgent need for fair wages and their benefits. Columnist Max Chafkin discusses tech rivalries, particularly between Elon Musk and Sam Altman. Finally, Nikki Eckstein shares the hottest travel trends and eco-friendly destinations for the year ahead. Get ready for a thought-provoking exploration of business, technology, and travel!
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Optimism Amidst Chaos
- Focus on optimism, even amidst political divisions.
- Positive global trends like decreased infant mortality and disease rates warrant attention.
Tech Leaders at Mar-a-Lago
- Silicon Valley leaders are meeting with President-elect Trump.
- Jeff Bezos, with business interests dependent on the administration, met with Trump, highlighting opportunistic engagement.
US-China Chip War
- U.S. and China's trade war over semiconductors escalates.
- The rivalry impacts supply chains as companies adjust, with high stakes given chips' crucial role in technology.