Anurag Rana, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Technology Analyst, discusses Salesforce's slow sales growth amid the AI boom. Elon Musk's inner circle, TikTok's algorithm, and UK's richest plumber's regrets reveal intriguing tech insights. Private equity trends in home services and the challenges of reaching the 2% inflation target offer valuable market perspectives.
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Salesforce projected slowest sales growth raises concerns in AI competition.
Investment selectivity crucial in higher interest rates for sustainable cash flow growth.
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Challenges Faced by Small Caps and Russell 2000 Companies in Higher Interest Rate Environment
In a higher interest rate environment, companies like small caps and Russell 2000 firms may face challenges due to increased borrowing costs. Sectors sensitive to interest rates require selective investment, especially focusing on companies with strong balance sheets, lower leverage, and sustainable free cash flow.
Trends in Inflation and Economic Outlook Impacting Asset Allocation Strategy
Addressing the difficulty in reaching the 2% inflation target, the Fed may signal rate cuts if inflation remains around 2.5%. The prolonged slowdown in inflation could reshape asset allocation strategies. Selectivity is essential in determining investments, emphasizing companies displaying strong earnings growth, sound balance sheets, and resilient free cash flow.
Investment Outlook on Amazon and Goldman Sachs
Assessing Amazon's performance amidst the retail landscape, it thrives across its divisions, showcasing growth in services like AWS and advertising. With forward earnings multiples around 40, Amazon remains attractive for investors. Goldman Sachs emerges as a top pick, benefiting from increasing CEO confidence and rising M&A activities, offering potential growth opportunities with undervalued metrics.
Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Technology Analyst Anurag Rana explains why Salesforce shares plunging after projecting the slowest quarterly sales growth in its history, renewing concerns that the company will be left behind in the artificial intelligence boom. Bloomberg News Senior Technology Reporter Dana Hull and Bloomberg News Technology Reporter Kurt Wagner discuss entering Elon Musk's orbit to learn who's who within his constellation. Bloomberg News Economy Reporter Michael Sasso and Bloomberg Markets Features Editor John Hechinger share the details of their story Why the UK’s Richest Plumber Regrets Selling His Business to KKR. And we Drive to the Close with Brooke May, Managing Partner at Evans May Wealth. Hosts: Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. Producer: Paul Brennan.