Bloomberg Daybreak: US Edition

Jon Erlichman and Mandeep Singh discuss Meta Platforms Inc.'s increased spending and below-expectation sales, sparking investor concerns. They analyze Meta's stock performance, AI investments, market response, user growth, advertising ecosystem, and investor expectations.

US Senate passes Ukraine aid bill worth $95 billion, Tesla accelerates cheaper EV plans. Biden's approval ratings plummet due to economic pessimism, trailing behind Trump in polls. College demonstrations in New York and police discipline importance highlighted. Pennsylvania primary outcomes and sports updates discussed. Swing state poll results show impact of economic concerns on Biden's standings

Ross Gerber, Max Chafkin, and Ed Ludlow discuss Tesla's plans to fast track the release of more affordable car models following disappointing earnings. Topics include Tesla's stock performance, challenges in production, consumer perception, pricing strategies, and the influence of Elon Musk.

Campus protests over Israel-Hamas conflict lead to mass arrests at elite colleges. Testimony begins at Trump's hush money trial. Investors await Tesla's critical Q1 report, amidst political developments and global challenges. Insights on political appointments, airport renovations, Irish STEM graduates. Sports updates and discussions on addressing anti-Semitism in protests.

US aid provides respite for Kyiv, but battlefield shift remains distant; Opening statements in Trump's 'Hush Money' trial; Magnificent 7 set to report earnings; Bipartisan effort secures foreign aid vote for Ukraine, US, and Taiwan; Bipartisan support for aid package to Ukraine and Israel faces Senate hurdles

Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Tom Busby takes a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – A preview of U.S core PCE and GDP data, and Tesla earnings. In the UK – A preview of European bank earnings. In Asia – A preview of Auto Show China See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 On today's podcast: 1) U.S. officials say Israel Launched a Retaliatory Strike on Iran 2) Aid Packages for Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan Get a Push on Capitol Hill 3) The Jury's Seated in the Criminal Case against Donald Trump See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Netflix posted its best start to the year since 2020, attracting more new customers than anyone expected thanks to a strong slate of original programs and a crackdown on password sharing. Bloomberg Businessweek hosts Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec discuss with Bloomberg Surveillance co-host Paul Sweeney, Bloomberg earnings reporter Redd Brown and Bloomberg Intelligence senior US media analyst Geetha Ranganathan for reaction and analysis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 On today's podcast: 1) Biden Calls China ‘Xenophobic,’ Ramping Up Campaign Rhetoric 2) TikTok Faces Washington Reckoning as Divest-or-Ban Vote Nears 3) Mester Says Fed Can Hold Rates Steady, Not In a Hurry to Cut See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 On today's podcast: 1) Powell Signals Rate-Cut Delay After Run of Inflation Surprises 2) Trump Hush Money Trial Adjourns Till Thursday 3) Morgan Stanley Is Planning Biggest China Job Cuts in Years See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.