Breaking down Capital One's $35 billion acquisition of Discover to become the largest US credit-card company, WW International's influencer marketing tactics with Ozempic, Blink CEO's insights on global EV charging market, and Drive to the Close with Wealth Consulting Group CEO.
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Capital One's $35 billion acquisition of Discover to create the largest US credit-card company.
Growing importance of social media influencers in promoting products like Ozempic despite not using them.
Deep dives
Nvidia's Earnings to Impact Market Sentiment
The upcoming earnings report from Nvidia is highly anticipated as a bellwether for the wider market. Analysts believe that the stock is priced to perfection and regardless of the results, some profit taking is expected. Nvidia's performance will provide valuable insight into the AI sector and determine market sentiment going forward.
A Strong Year Ahead for Stocks and Bonds
2022 is expected to be a positive year for both stocks and bonds. The Federal Reserve's accommodative monetary policy is a positive factor for risk assets, and it is unlikely they will raise rates this year. The Fed is seen as a friend, not a foe, and will support equities and real estate. Investors should consider overweighting tech, diversifying into international equities, and having exposure to both small and large caps.
Investors May Be Making a Mistake with Money Market Funds
Investors have been allocating significant amounts of money into money market funds, totaling $6 trillion since the start of the year. However, this may not be the best strategy for long-term investing. Last year, money market funds experienced inflows while equity mutual funds and ETFs saw net outflows. It appears that investors have missed out on the bull market and are missing opportunities in other asset classes.
Fed Needs to Lower Rates to Avoid Recession
There is a need for the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates sooner rather than later to avoid a potential recession. It is important to hold off on a recession and support the resilient consumer. Stubborn inflation data, primarily due to housing, could be a risk if rates remain high for too long. A lower rate environment would help stabilize the weak areas of the consumer sector, such as delinquency rates on autos and credit cards.
Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Bloomberg News US Deals Editor Matthew Monks and Bloomberg Intelligence Consumer Finance Analyst Ben Elliott break down Capital One buying Discover in a $35 billion all-stock deal to create the largest US credit-card company by loan volume. Bloomberg News Health Reporter Madison Muller explains how WW International tapped social media influencers to talk about how Ozempic has changed their lives despite them not using the product. Blink CEO Brendan Jones shares his thoughts on the global EV charging market. And we Drive to the Close with Jimmy Lee, CEO at Wealth Consulting Group. Hosts: Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. Producer: Paul Brennan.