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The people, companies and trends shaping the global economy. Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Manifest OS, a startup selling AI software to lawyers, has sealed a $60 million Series A funding round valuing it at $750 million. Investors in the round include Menlo Ventures, Kleiner Perkins, First Round Capital and Quiet Capital, according to a statement reviewed by Bloomberg News.Manifest OS was founded by Dan Mishin, an entrepreneur who said he spent tens of thousands of dollars on the legal paperwork to become a US citizen. He said his company’s mission is to “end the billable hour” to make legal services accessible to all. Manifest OS founder and CEO Dan Mishin talks to hosts Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec about his firm's latest funding round and how it's using the emerging technology in the legal world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The people, companies and trends shaping the global economy. Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. A constellation of artificial-intelligence stocks dropped after OpenAI reportedly failed to meet its sales and user targets, rekindling doubts that the hundreds of billions of dollars that big companies are plowing into the technology will deliver sufficient profits anytime soon. The report dragged down the stocks of companies that have cut investment and business deals with OpenAI, which helped unleash the stock-market’s AI boom after the release of ChatGPT more than three years ago. The reported miss by OpenAI revived worries that have shadowed the stock market periodically for months as technology giants like Microsoft Corp., Meta Platforms Inc., Amazon.com Inc. and Alphabet Inc. invest heavily in AI and stocks have rallied on the back of it. Today's show features: See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Opici Wines & Spirits Opici Wines & Spirits is a fourth-generation importer and producer with family roots in the wine business dating back to 1913. Led by Don Opici as CEO, the company features a growing portfolio of over 50 brands from around the world. The philosophy behind the Opici name remains the same today as it was over 100 years ago: a commitment to excellence, quality, and building meaningful relationships with customers, suppliers, and employees. Chris Wirth is the Director of Sustainability at Opici Wines & Spirits. He discusses the different ways wineries can be considered Sustainable and the inventive things that wineries are doing to become more environmentally friendly. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The people, companies and trends shaping the global economy. Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. A California man has been charged with trying to kill US President Donald Trump during an attack on a Washington gala dinner over the weekend.Cole Tomas Allen, 31, made his first appearance in federal court on Monday. He is also being charged with gun offenses. Allen will remain in custody for now. A detention hearing is set for later this week.Allen was wrested to the ground outside of the ballroom at the Washington Hilton where the White House Correspondents’ Association annual dinner was taking place Saturday evening. Administration officials have said Allen was trying to storm the event to target top US officials, including President Donald Trump, who was attending the event. Trump and Vice President JD Vance were evacuated. Allen’s exact targets and motives weren’t clear, although he did send a lengthy manifesto to family members that was seen by Bloomberg where he appeared to blast Trump as a “traitor” who committed crimes. Today's show features: See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Earth spins, the Moon orbits, and the Sun pulls us through the galaxy. But humans haven't just watched from below; we've learned to understand that motion-and put it to work. In Everything Is Flying, Space Network COO Ross Hamilton reveals how human ingenuity transformed curiosity about the sky into the systems that power modern civilization. More than just the history of space exploration, this is the timeline of how orbit was harnessed and how space technology now forms the infrastructure of modern world. He speaks with Bloomberg's Carol Massar, Tim Stenovec, and Ed Ludlow. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Featuring some of our favorite conversations of the week from our daily radio show “Bloomberg Businessweek Daily.” Hosted by Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec Hear the show live at 2PM ET on WBBR 1130 AM New York, Bloomberg 92.9 FM Boston, WDCH 99.1 FM in Washington D.C. Metro, Sirius/XM channel 121, on the Bloomberg Business App, Radio.com, the iHeartRadio app and at Bloomberg.com/audio. You can also watch Bloomberg Businessweek on YouTube - just search for Bloomberg Global News. Like us at Bloomberg Radio on Facebook and follow us on Twitter @carolmassar @timsteno and @BW See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The people, companies and trends shaping the global economy. Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF The Justice Department is ending a controversial investigation into building-renovation cost overruns at the Federal Reserve, potentially clearing a path to confirmation for Kevin Warsh, President Donald Trump’s pick to be the next chair of the central bank. Jeanine Pirro, US Attorney for the District of Columbia, said in a social media post Friday the Fed’s Office of Inspector General had been asked to scrutinize the cost overruns. She said she expects a report soon on the findings. “I have directed my office to close our investigation as the IG undertakes this inquiry,” Pirro said in the post. “Note well, however, that I will not hesitate to restart a criminal investigation should the facts warrant doing so.” The Fed’s OIG is already conducting a review of the renovation of the central bank’s headquarters, which it opened last year at the request of Fed Chair Jerome Powell. US Treasuries edged slightly higher following the announcement, with shorter-dated notes leading gains as some traders bet a Warsh-led Fed would be more inclined to cut interest rates. The two-year yield fell five basis points to 3.78%. The White House said in a statement “American taxpayers deserve answers about the Federal Reserve’s fiscal mismanagement, and the Office of the Inspector General’s more powerful authorities best position it to get to the bottom of the matter.” Today’s show features: See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug Lucas, is a double board-certified physician in Orthopedic Surgery and in Anti-Aging & Regenerative Medicine, specializing in Osteoporosis Reversal, Hormone Replacement, and HealthSpan optimization. After completing his training at Stanford University and practicing nearly a decade as an orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Doug left surgery to pursue an additional fellowship and board certification in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine. Dr. Doug shares his passion for education and disease prevention. While he champions health and hormone optimization for all, his mission is especially focused on educating the world that osteoporosis is both preventable. He speak with Bloomberg's Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Intel gave a strong sales forecast for the current period, signaling that the struggling chipmaker is finally beginning to benefit from the giant build-out of artificial intelligence infrastructure. Revenue will be $13.8 billion to $14.8 billion in the quarter ending in June, the company said Thursday in a statement. Analysts, on average, estimated $13 billion, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. Earnings, excluding some items, will be about 20 cents a share, compared with a Wall Street prediction of 9 cents. The upbeat outlook suggests that Chief Executive Officer Lip-Bu Tan is making progress on a challenging comeback plan. After lining up major investments in Intel last year — helping to strengthen the company’s balance sheet — Thursday’s results suggest he’s now delivering on a promise to improve its operations. Intel shares rose 14% in extended trading. The stock had gained 81% this year before the results were released, closing at $66.78. For instant reaction and analysis, Bloomberg Businessweek Daily hosts Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec speak with: See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The people, companies and trends shaping the global economy. Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. The US Justice Department reclassified state-regulated marijuana as a less dangerous drug, a major shift that could increase legal cannabis sales and help a struggling industry. The directive signed by acting Attorney General Todd Blanche moved licensed marijuana products from Schedule I — the same federal category as heroin and LSD — to the less strictly controlled Schedule III. The action stops short of fully legalizing the drug for recreational use nationwide, but it meets the demands of many advocates who have long argued for looser restrictions. The move is likely to make operations easier for cannabis companies, including potentially gaining greater access to the banking system and reducing taxes, and bolster medical research with the drug. The US industry, which includes public firms, has been trying to revive growth in recent years after an initial surge last decade. Shares of firms that sell marijuana products initially gained after the announcement, but then reversed course. The AdvisorShares Pure US Cannabis ETF declined as much as 15%. The drop for Curaleaf Holdings Inc., one of the largest US cannabis companies, hit 24%. The order narrowly applied to medical use of cannabis only, rather than broadly addressing adult recreational usage, which “might also be causing some confusion,” Aaron Grey, an analyst with Alliance Global Partners, said in an interview. Today's show features: See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Iran's fragile ceasefire expiring on Wednesday, new Bloomberg satellite data analysis reveals the scale of US-Israeli strike damage and the heightened stakes of a return to all-out war. Krishna Karra, is Bloomberg News Senior Satellite Imaging reporter. He discusses how they received access to these images and the extent of what they learned about the strikes in Iran. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tesla beat Wall Street’s profit expectations to start the year as the automaker said demand for its electric vehicles is rebounding around the globe, hinting at a possible recovery for its long-struggling automotive business. Adjusted earnings rose to 41 cents a share in the first quarter, the company said Wednesday in a statement, higher than the 34-cent average of analyst estimates compiled by Bloomberg. It’s the second straight quarter Tesla’s earnings have exceeded expectations. Tesla said it “saw continued growth in demand for our vehicles” in parts of Asia-Pacific and South America, along with a rebound in North America and the Europe-Middle East region. The surprisingly optimistic comments come several weeks after the automaker reported one of its worst quarters of auto sales in years. For instant reaction and analysis, Bloomberg Businessweek Daily hosts Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec speak with: See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The people, companies and trends shaping the global economy. Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. In another reversal, US President Donald Trump announced a unilateral, open-ended extension of the ceasefire in the Iran war. Now, there’s no peace, but no active war either. This may become the new normal: a fragile ceasefire without a formal deal, with tensions simmering, sporadic flare-ups, and oil near $100. Indefinite Extension The US and Iran were discussing returning to talks in Islamabad on the eve of the two-week ceasefire deadline. Trump warned he was unlikely to extend the truce and would resume bombing Iran if they failed to show. Tehran held its line: no talks while the US blockade remained. That pointed to a return to hostilities unless someone blinked. Trump blinked first. The political cost of war was rising for the US, as was its economic toll. The prospects for a win were becoming more elusive by the day. Tehran’s goal remains the same: survival and imposing a global cost for the war. It can’t afford to blink, and it didn’t. What does this mean for the war? There’s no deal so there’s no lasting peace. There’s no high-intensity war either. Instead, the war may be settling into a prolonged middle ground: Today's show features: See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Washington battles over tariffs and supply chains, and Wall Street fixates on AI infrastructure, a new tech cluster is quietly thriving – and it’s not in Silicon Valley. It’s California’s state capital: Sacramento. The city – less than 90 miles from the Bay Area – is seeing unprecedented industry momentum (it’s home to nine global chips companies and offers 26x more semiconductor growth capital than the U.S. average). Greater Sacramento is outpacing the Bay Area in semiconductor job growth: According to the Greater Sacramento Economic Council, the region is expected to exceed state averages in GDP growth and job creation through 2026 — and is the #1 California market for semiconductor growth. Barry Broome is President and CEO of the Sacramento Economic Council. He discusses how Sacramento is a new CA hub for tech/industry as the Bay Area remains pricy and businesses deal with continued regulations. He speaks with Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Donald Trump announced he was extending a ceasefire with Iran indefinitely a day before it was set to expire, even as plans for a fresh round of talks between the two countries fell apart. In a Truth Social post, Trump said Tuesday he would maintain a blockade over ships coming to and from Iran in the Strait of Hormuz. He said Pakistan, which had mediated between the two sides, asked for the US to hold off on fresh strikes and he was extending the ceasefire until Iran submits a new proposal “and discussions are concluded, one way or the other.” For instant reaction and analysis, Bloomberg Businessweek Daily hosts Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec speak with: See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The people, companies and trends shaping the global economy. Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Kevin Warsh repeatedly pledged to act independently if he’s confirmed as the next Federal Reserve chair, rejecting Democratic concerns he would be a “sock puppet” for President Donald Trump, who continues to demand lower interest rates. Warsh, in testimony before the Senate Banking Committee Tuesday, called for a slew of changes to the way the US central bank makes its decisions, including a new framework for dealing with persistent inflation and a new way of communicating with the public. But he provided few specifics and avoided answering questions about the near-term path of interest rates. He also insisted the president never asked him to commit to any particular rate decision.“The president nominated me for the position, and I’ll be an independent actor if confirmed as chairman of the Federal Reserve,” Warsh said, in response to questions from Democrats about how he planned to handle pressure from Trump. In her opening remarks, the senior Democrat on the panel, Senator Elizabeth Warren said Warsh would be Trump’s “sock puppet” at the Fed. “Kevin Warsh hit all the right notes to reassure his supporters on the committee that he will push forward his idea of regime change at the Fed,” Joseph Brusuelas, chief economist at RSM. “He said nothing that will disrupt his path to being approved, if it makes it to the floor of the Senate.” Treasuries fell as strong economic data and higher oil prices prompted traders to scale back rate-cut expectations, overshadowing testimony from Warsh. The policy-sensitive two-year note climbed as much as seven basis points to 3.79% as US crude oil rose back above $90 a barrel. Today's show features: See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lauren Berger and Marla Felton are the founders of REAL Cookies who are on mission to make healthier snacks for kids and adults through tasty gluten and grain-free, plant-based cookies. Bringing their knowledge of real food and real ingredients to their community, Lauren & Marla, introduced Real Food is Fuel, a nutrition label curriculum to elementary students, grades 2-5. Now, they have taken the brand from Pandemic startup to securing a strategic merger with Creations Foods USA Inc. to create a new, vertically integrated consumer packaged goods (CPG) platform dedicated to healthier, better-for-you snacking across North America. Creations Foods owns such brands as HighKey Snacks, a manufacturer of high protein, low carbohydrate snacks formulated with reduced sugar; Moon Cheese, a manufacturer of baked cheese snacks; Aw Yeah Snacks, a manufacturer of cookies that feature bold and intense flavors; and now Real & Real Cookie Poppers, dairy-free, gluten and grain-free cookies that are formulated with minimal ingredients. They speak with Bloomberg's Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apple named hardware chief John Ternus as the iPhone maker’s next leader, with Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook shifting to the role of executive chairman. Ternus, 50, will become CEO on Sept. 1, the company said in a statement Monday. The Apple veteran was head of hardware engineering since 2021 and has spent 25 years focused on product development at the iPhone maker. Bloomberg News previously reported that Ternus was Cook’s heir apparent. Ternus’s hardware engineering division will be taken over by longtime deputy Tom Marieb, according to a person with knowledge of the matter. He will report to newly named Chief Hardware Officer Johny Srouji. In that role, Srouji is gaining oversight of a newly combined hardware engineering and hardware technologies group. For instant reaction and analysis, Bloomberg Businessweek Daily hosts Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec speak with: See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The people, companies and trends shaping the global economy. Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. US President Donald Trump said he’s not likely to extend the two-week ceasefire with Iran, increasing the urgency for negotiators to conclude a deal to end the war. Trump said in a Monday phone interview that the truce, which he announced April 7, expires on “Wednesday evening Washington time” — possibly buying more time for negotiations. But the president also said it’s “highly unlikely that I’d extend it” if no deal is reached before then. “I’m not going to be rushed into making a bad deal. We’ve got all the time in the world,” the president said.In the interview, Trump reiterated that the Strait of Hormuz would stay blockaded for now, saying “the Iranians desperately want it opened. I’m not opening it until a deal is signed.” Iran previously said it would open the critical waterway for energy supplies to international shipping, but reversed that decision in light of Trump’s refusal to follow suit. Details about the next negotiating session, expected to take place in Pakistan, started to came into focus on Monday. Iran is also sending a team, according to people familiar with the plans who declined to be identified, although it is not clear who would lead the delegation. Earlier, Tehran said it was hesitant to participate in further peace talks with the US. Today's show features: See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The consumer price index has risen quickly since early 2020, with some categories seeing steeper price increases, making it hard for consumers to avoid feeling swindled. Quince, an online retailer, has found success by selling low-cost "luxury" goods, cutting out middlemen, and using data analysis and close relationships with manufacturers to keep prices low. Amanda Mull, Bloomberg Businessweek Senior Reporter writes how Quince's approach to logistics, shipping merchandise directly from manufacturers to customers, has enabled the company to undercut competitors' prices and achieve efficiency unheard of among large apparel retailers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.