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Bloomberg Markets: European Close : BLOOMBERG : May 23, 2016 11:00am-12:01pm EDT
what we are watching today. still making details on what could be the biggest german from monsanto, raises concerns. the company may be stretching its finances. shery: the final countdown until the u.k. votes to stay or leave the european union. supporters and the opposition on the brexit are going all out. can the threat of economic instability sway the public? turning to an interesting debates out of switzerland, where the government is considering paying each of its citizens two point $5,000 a month, can a conditional basic income spread to other countries? 90 minutes into the trading day in the u.s., let's head to the market desk where julie hyman has the latest. stocks are still fluctuating. julie: not much change overall. even call it makes very easily in terms what we're seeing today. you can see the nasdaq is holding up relatively well versus the other major averages at this point in time. mindsets are changing about the fed, now they're looking to economic data the remainder of the week. take a look at the bloomberg and the imap, you have materials is the best performing g
what we are watching today. still making details on what could be the biggest german from monsanto, raises concerns. the company may be stretching its finances. shery: the final countdown until the u.k. votes to stay or leave the european union. supporters and the opposition on the brexit are going all out. can the threat of economic instability sway the public? turning to an interesting debates out of switzerland, where the government is considering paying each of its citizens two point...
On the Move : BLOOMBERG : May 23, 2016 2:30am-4:01am EDT
miller. germany's bayer has planted the seed for a monsanto takeover, offering $62 billion in cash. what would it take for shareholders to get behind this deal? presidents talk about the chances for a rate rise. to speakait for yellen on friday, this after being burnt before by the fed chair. one-month ago until the brexit referendum. david cameron and george osborne say britain will be plunged into a crisis of its own making. morning, stories this though. definitely, this bayer deal. shareholders over the last few days have been selling the stock. they are not convinced this is the way to go. is bayer doing anything to alleviate that concern this morning? matt: well, they will be holding a press conference -- or at least a conference call. and look, it is going to be a very difficult purchase to make. we have had so much scrutiny from regulators on deals in recent weeks. inre was a cfo deal chemicals that was scrapped of the weekend. so, that is one difficulty. the other difficulty is that germans are not used to takeovers of this size. $62 billion will be the biggest purchase eve
miller. germany's bayer has planted the seed for a monsanto takeover, offering $62 billion in cash. what would it take for shareholders to get behind this deal? presidents talk about the chances for a rate rise. to speakait for yellen on friday, this after being burnt before by the fed chair. one-month ago until the brexit referendum. david cameron and george osborne say britain will be plunged into a crisis of its own making. morning, stories this though. definitely, this bayer deal....
Bloomberg Go : BLOOMBERG : May 23, 2016 7:00am-10:01am EDT
trying to consolidate and there are so many unsolicited bids between companies, monsanto included, and now monsanto is on the receiving end. jon: and the potential of that deal is being reflected let's get you up to speed on markets. futures -- where are we? i'm not sure we are that saw on the dow. we will update you on that in a moment. s&p futures down. that is one year and not intraday. moves, theyraday are your one-year moved spirit let's switch up the board very quickly. hopefully they are intraday moves through they are one year moves once again with euro down. that is the reality today, down by 10% over the last year. around the's go world and check in with our bloomberg team for in-depth coverage of our top stories. matt miller is in berlin on buyers push for monsanto. enda curran is in hong kong. we have guy johnson in london on another morning as the u.k. leaves the e.u. president erdogan tries to increase power. we being -- let's go to berlin and get the latest from matt miller right there in berlin. huge deal,g day, a and what is the reaction in the german markets? matt: th
trying to consolidate and there are so many unsolicited bids between companies, monsanto included, and now monsanto is on the receiving end. jon: and the potential of that deal is being reflected let's get you up to speed on markets. futures -- where are we? i'm not sure we are that saw on the dow. we will update you on that in a moment. s&p futures down. that is one year and not intraday. moves, theyraday are your one-year moved spirit let's switch up the board very quickly. hopefully...
Bloomberg BusinessWeek : BLOOMBERG : May 28, 2016 12:00pm-12:31pm EDT
to buy monsanto for $62 billion in cash. that represents a 20% premium. it would be the biggest takeover ever by a german company. francine: if monsanto actually reject the offer, are you ready or do you have a capacity to increase the offer? werner: we are totally convinced about the effectiveness of our offer. it is a 37% premium over and above the effective share price as of may 9. that is a strong testament as to the value proposition of monsanto shareholders. it is also my with the attempted transactions have seen in the past. we are fully convinced that it is a highly effective offer for monsanto's board. francine: is it your best offer? or just your first? werner: the best and sean's offer. we are waiting for the offer from the shareholders of monsanto. mark: 100 six dollars is the monsanto share price. that tells us investors are not convinced? >> they are not. there is a lot of concern that investors will come back and say they are not convinced. david: the current offer of $122 a share is inadequate. addressnot adequately and provide reassurance for some of the potenti
to buy monsanto for $62 billion in cash. that represents a 20% premium. it would be the biggest takeover ever by a german company. francine: if monsanto actually reject the offer, are you ready or do you have a capacity to increase the offer? werner: we are totally convinced about the effectiveness of our offer. it is a 37% premium over and above the effective share price as of may 9. that is a strong testament as to the value proposition of monsanto shareholders. it is also my with the...
Bloomberg Markets : BLOOMBERG : May 24, 2016 12:00pm-2:01pm EDT
out on those names. scarlet: dan wiener, thanks for joining us. isx: coming up, monsanto poised to reject bayer's buyout offer, / is it heading to the compost to? heap? get it, compost heap? ♪ alix: you are watching "bloomberg markets." monsanto is set to reject a $62 billion offer from bayer. the deal would create the world's largest seed and pesticide business. investors speculated that they are would have to pay more than its $122 a share bid. here now is jeff mccracken. why did monsanto reject? jeff: it is no surprise that they would. they are getting a 37% premium and it's an all-cash bid, so it's not bad, but they want more. you reject its do and say we are going to remain in the public company, we love our strategy, etc., or d reject it and try to new wants your rejection? strategicand the true t rationale, but we want more money. let's begin negotiations or see if we can get to a better price or they just reject it and not have negotiations but try to make it clear they are open to a deal down the road. -- orit seems like bayer ma monsanto has the upper hand because they
out on those names. scarlet: dan wiener, thanks for joining us. isx: coming up, monsanto poised to reject bayer's buyout offer, / is it heading to the compost to? heap? get it, compost heap? ♪ alix: you are watching "bloomberg markets." monsanto is set to reject a $62 billion offer from bayer. the deal would create the world's largest seed and pesticide business. investors speculated that they are would have to pay more than its $122 a share bid. here now is jeff mccracken. why did...
Bloomberg Markets : BLOOMBERG : May 24, 2016 10:00am-11:01am EDT
. she has breaking news for us. beie: monsanto is going to rejecting the offer. it's not a surprise. $122people viewed the price as a starting point in negotiations. the shares are taking a little leg up. this does reflect some investors skepticism that even at the two sides can agree on a price, regulators will allow a deal to go through. we've heard some rumblings in congress about possible concerns about deal happening. you can see those shares in european trading taking a leg lower. thatrs is reporting monsanto is rejecting the initial offer and is seeking a higher price. we will bring you more developments as we get them. mark: let's have a look at what's happening to markets in europe. 49 minutes away from the end of the trading session. stocks are up. the euro is down to a two-month low against the dollar. the trend since last monday has been one game danes and one day of losses. industryhe moving groups. that's the best performing bank up by 3.4%. which bank was downgraded my moody's. the bank is never had more capital. 2.8%. is up thanisher reported better expected quarterl
. she has breaking news for us. beie: monsanto is going to rejecting the offer. it's not a surprise. $122people viewed the price as a starting point in negotiations. the shares are taking a little leg up. this does reflect some investors skepticism that even at the two sides can agree on a price, regulators will allow a deal to go through. we've heard some rumblings in congress about possible concerns about deal happening. you can see those shares in european trading taking a leg lower. thatrs...
Bloomberg Surveillance : BLOOMBERG : May 23, 2016 5:00am-7:01am EDT
. a a 62 billion dollar cash deal for monsanto as shareholders worry about overpay. and referendum on a recession. cameron and osborne say britain will be plunged into a crisis if they vote for brexit. "surveillance." i' francine lacquam in london. tom keene is in new york. we have this possible merger, then we have the brexit news, and the market. tom: we will focus on commodities in the pacific. -- francine, i totally agree this one month mark off to brexit is front and center. francine: it is. a lot of people have decided, saying, why we are even voting for this? it means a whole conservative the government. now let's get straight to the first word with shery ahn. a summary and has joined the hunt for the missing plane in the mediterranean, trying to find the egyptair jet's voice and data recorder. a french tv channel reports that the pilot spoke to air traffic control about smoke in the cabin just before the plane disappeared off the radar screen. one ofnt obama has ended the last symbols of wartime animosity between vietnam and the u.s. in hanoi today, he lifted the embargo on th
. a a 62 billion dollar cash deal for monsanto as shareholders worry about overpay. and referendum on a recession. cameron and osborne say britain will be plunged into a crisis if they vote for brexit. "surveillance." i' francine lacquam in london. tom keene is in new york. we have this possible merger, then we have the brexit news, and the market. tom: we will focus on commodities in the pacific. -- francine, i totally agree this one month mark off to brexit is front and center....
risk and that the outlook across countries remains an even and largely weaker. monsanto says it has received an unsolicited offer from the takeover from bayer. they say the proposal is nonbinding but has not given more details. the offers about $42 billion. bloomberg reported that bayer was exploring a potential deal to create the world's top seeds and farm chemicals company. global news, 24 hours a day, powered by our 2400 journalists in more than 150 news bureaus around the world. you can find it more stories on the bloomberg at top . guy: thank you very much. just to say, if you are following the egyptair story this morning and you are a bloomberg customer, take a look at top live. details onthe latest what exactly is happening surrounding that story. we are waiting for more; i think that is probably the main issue. let's move on to one of our big corporate stories. deutsche bank investors coming together, the first since john cryan took the invesco ceo. gone fromr has berlin to frank for an joins us now. matt: thanks. with anding here 7/10 ofder -- about a percent in deutsch
risk and that the outlook across countries remains an even and largely weaker. monsanto says it has received an unsolicited offer from the takeover from bayer. they say the proposal is nonbinding but has not given more details. the offers about $42 billion. bloomberg reported that bayer was exploring a potential deal to create the world's top seeds and farm chemicals company. global news, 24 hours a day, powered by our 2400 journalists in more than 150 news bureaus around the world. you can...
pursuit of monsanto will succeed, despite the $62 billion bid being rejected. offer syrizaare undervalues the company. monsanto's shares grows in new york. bayer's shares have fallen more than 7%. the deal would create the world's biggest supplier of farm chemicals and seeds. leaving the european union could add tens of billions of pounds borrowing and force george osborne to extend austerity into the next decade. instead of returning to sublet -2020 fiscal year as planned, britain may face -- if it votes for a brexit next month. donald trump has won the republican presidential primary in washington state. that puts the parties present of nominee on the cusp of crossing the threshold required to formally secure the nomination. at the same time, paul ryan has begun telling confidence that he wants to and his standoff with -- he wants to end his standoff with trump. global news --global news, 24 hours a day, powered by 2400 journalists in more than 150 news bureaus around the world. you can find more stores on the bloomberg at top . megan: thank you very much for that. greec
pursuit of monsanto will succeed, despite the $62 billion bid being rejected. offer syrizaare undervalues the company. monsanto's shares grows in new york. bayer's shares have fallen more than 7%. the deal would create the world's biggest supplier of farm chemicals and seeds. leaving the european union could add tens of billions of pounds borrowing and force george osborne to extend austerity into the next decade. instead of returning to sublet -2020 fiscal year as planned, britain may face --...
industry making an unsolicited it for monsanto which is a market value of $42 billion. shares of bayer are plunging on concerns that such a large purchase could weigh on their credit rating. mark: the latest on the investigation into a missing egyptair jet. it was en route to cairo from paris with 66 people on board when it disappeared from radar over the mediterranean sea. betty: walmart is bucking the retail trend. the shares are surging after its first-quarter results beat estimates providing a note of optimism after week numbers by target and macy's. let's go straight to the markets desk and julie hyman. it's a pretty sharp decline. we have a raised all the gains. it's interesting that this is happening because yesterday after the fed minutes came out, there did not seem to be much of a negative reaction to the increasing perception we would see perhaps an increase in rates in june or july. now we are seeing an acceleration and the clients since the opening bell this morning. stock losses have about doubled as we have gotten out of the gate. this is what is declining the most
industry making an unsolicited it for monsanto which is a market value of $42 billion. shares of bayer are plunging on concerns that such a large purchase could weigh on their credit rating. mark: the latest on the investigation into a missing egyptair jet. it was en route to cairo from paris with 66 people on board when it disappeared from radar over the mediterranean sea. betty: walmart is bucking the retail trend. the shares are surging after its first-quarter results beat estimates...
The Pulse : BLOOMBERG : May 25, 2016 4:00am-5:01am EDT
of monsanto will succeed despite the $62 billion bid being ejected. share offerys $112 a does not address the execution risk of the deal. monsanto shares rose 3% in new york. fallen 7% saysve the offer was revealed. the deal would create the world's biggest supplier of rm chemicals. leaving the european union could add tens of billions of pounds of two u.k. government borrowing and force the chancellor george osborne to extend austerity into the next decade, according to the institute for fiscal studies. asstead of returning -- currently planned, britain may face a budget deficit of as much as 30 billion pounds if it votes for a brexit next month. donald trump has won the republican presidential primary in washington state. presumptivee nominee on the cost of crossing the delegate threshold required to formally secure the nomination. at the same time, paul ryan has begun telling confidentes he wants to end his standoff with trump. according to two people close to the lawmaker. they said ryan's decision is due couldcerns that the split sharpen divisions in the republican party. glo
of monsanto will succeed despite the $62 billion bid being ejected. share offerys $112 a does not address the execution risk of the deal. monsanto shares rose 3% in new york. fallen 7% saysve the offer was revealed. the deal would create the world's biggest supplier of rm chemicals. leaving the european union could add tens of billions of pounds of two u.k. government borrowing and force the chancellor george osborne to extend austerity into the next decade, according to the institute for...
bayer almost 4% today as the company unveiled details of its bid to acquire monsanto for $62 billion . we will hear from the bayer ceo about whether it's stretching finances too thin in order to become the world's biggest seller of seeds and farm chemicals. mark: the u.k. government has seen its most serious warning yet about the potential consequences of a brexit, saying it may spark a year of recession and cost more than half a million jobs. will: the vote on a brexit not the clips the decision to raise rates according to the st. louis fed president. said officials continuing to talk up a rate increase as early as june or july. a look at what it means for stocks from a top strategist. desk head to the markets where julie hyman has the latest. the markets are lacking a clear direction today. julie: treading water is the phrase that comes to mind here. we are not seeing too much change whatsoever in the major averages right now. the s&p 500 is betting unchanged on a percentage basis. the nasdaq gaining a little bit of traction as investors are following the perception about thated re
bayer almost 4% today as the company unveiled details of its bid to acquire monsanto for $62 billion . we will hear from the bayer ceo about whether it's stretching finances too thin in order to become the world's biggest seller of seeds and farm chemicals. mark: the u.k. government has seen its most serious warning yet about the potential consequences of a brexit, saying it may spark a year of recession and cost more than half a million jobs. will: the vote on a brexit not the clips the...
Countdown : BLOOMBERG : May 19, 2016 1:00am-2:31am EDT
will in the year at $80 a barrel. making a move for monsanto, germany's buyer makes a move. and egypt airplane headed to cairo from paris, has disappeared from the radar, 66 passengers and crew are on board. ♪ a very warm welcome to the program. this is counting. waitingm london, we are for a host of corporate earnings this morning, particularly from corporate spirit we have been asking for a couple of days now when we will see markets adjust expectation. we heard a lot of hawkish commentary over the recent weeks, we got our answer. fed a show you what the fund reaction was the reaction, we have a chart that shows that for you. last night in the minutes, they said that depending on growth and the labor market and inflation, judging appropriate to increase rates in june. this is a chart we saw in terms of the fed fund futures. the function on the bloomberg, adjusted very quickly. hike in 4% of a rate june on monday. and now we are 32%. a big adjustment. let us go to the risk radar next. tell you what has been happening overnight in those markets. this is all linked of course. 2
will in the year at $80 a barrel. making a move for monsanto, germany's buyer makes a move. and egypt airplane headed to cairo from paris, has disappeared from the radar, 66 passengers and crew are on board. ♪ a very warm welcome to the program. this is counting. waitingm london, we are for a host of corporate earnings this morning, particularly from corporate spirit we have been asking for a couple of days now when we will see markets adjust expectation. we heard a lot of hawkish commentary...
Bloomberg Best : BLOOMBERG : May 29, 2016 6:00am-7:01am EDT
world. could the chemistry be right for the bayer-monsanto merger? >> you rarely see such a friendly rejection. david: does deutsche bank deserve more credit for its comeback efforts? >> it has been in decline the past couple of corners. david: has greece turned the corner in its debt debacle? high-profile leaders share high-level insights in the week's best interviews. >> the regulators want this to be a level playing field. >> we can expect turbulence in the financial markets. david: it is all straight ahead on "bloomberg best." ♪ david: hello and welcome, i am david gura. this is "bloomberg best," the weekly review of the most important analysis of business news and interviews from around the world. two giant chemical companies took over the headlines. shery: bayer is proposing a blockbuster deal that would create the largest supply of farm chemicals and genetically modified seed. bayer wants to buy monsanto for $62 billion in cash. that represents a 20% premium. it would be the biggest takeover ever by a german company. francine: if monsanto actually rejects the offer, are you
world. could the chemistry be right for the bayer-monsanto merger? >> you rarely see such a friendly rejection. david: does deutsche bank deserve more credit for its comeback efforts? >> it has been in decline the past couple of corners. david: has greece turned the corner in its debt debacle? high-profile leaders share high-level insights in the week's best interviews. >> the regulators want this to be a level playing field. >> we can expect turbulence in the financial...
What'd You Miss? : BLOOMBERG : May 30, 2016 4:00pm-5:01pm EDT
world. could the chemistry be right for a bayer-monsanto merger? >> you rarely see such a friendly rejection. david: does deutsche bank deserve more credit for its comeback efforts? results haveing been in decline the past couple of corners. david: has greece turned the corner in its debt debacle? high-profile leaders share high-level insights in the week's best interviews. >> i have confidence the regulators want this to be a level playing field. >> all these changes will not happen without bumps. >> we can expect turbulence in the financial markets. david: it is all straight ahead on "bloomberg best." ♪ david: hello and welcome, i am david gura. this is "bloomberg best," your weekly review of the most important analysis of business news and interviews from around the world. as the week began, a proposal to merge two giant chemical companies took over the headlines. shery: bayer is proposing a blockbuster deal that would create the largest supply of farm chemicals and genetically modified seed. bayer wants to buy monsanto for $62 billion in cash. that represents a 20% premium. i
world. could the chemistry be right for a bayer-monsanto merger? >> you rarely see such a friendly rejection. david: does deutsche bank deserve more credit for its comeback efforts? results haveing been in decline the past couple of corners. david: has greece turned the corner in its debt debacle? high-profile leaders share high-level insights in the week's best interviews. >> i have confidence the regulators want this to be a level playing field. >> all these changes will...
press conference, starting off with monsanto. buyer is said to be exploring a potential bid for this maker and the chemical company and the deal would create the largest supplier of seeds in the world. monsanto shares taking off. buyer share is coming down -- bayer shares coming down. take a look at basf shares. a take down as people think about a possible bidding war. monsanto put itself on the block according to a previous bloomberg report. announcing plans for m&a and a chemical business -- and the chemical business, shareholders expecting that to be completed by 2017, no change in honeywell shares. should near is tapping the former ceo jack posco to leave the company. the oil and gas exporter became the first to export shale gas in the u.s.. amanda: we have been talking with the u.s. -- what we are waiting for was to hear the comments from the governor and the questions that he got and they focused as we expected on the upcoming referendum and what i thought was on the most interesting things was a set are you being joined to the politics and he said it would be political press,
press conference, starting off with monsanto. buyer is said to be exploring a potential bid for this maker and the chemical company and the deal would create the largest supplier of seeds in the world. monsanto shares taking off. buyer share is coming down -- bayer shares coming down. take a look at basf shares. a take down as people think about a possible bidding war. monsanto put itself on the block according to a previous bloomberg report. announcing plans for m&a and a chemical...
. monsanto forto buy $122 billion per share. that's one of the most quickly important points, it will be a cash only offer. $62 billion.nto at this is the deal that has been hotly contested by shareholders and some of the analysts. monsanto will not come cheap and it may not be the best option for buyer shareholders. that's what they said last week in terms of their response. dollars friday. we cannot see how they will do this deal without a significant equity component. they are bucking the trend in terms of offering an all-out cash offer of $122. >> interesting to see what monsanto has to say. they said they might reject anything that does not make the $150 share mark. .et's get to the risk radar the big focus around the g7 in a fairly big topic of conversation this week. let's get to rishaad salamat. rishaad: the u.s. economy should be solid enough to merit american interest rate increases this year. to sanl according francisco fed president john williams who told fox news that they've forced a balancing act against largely in current sing it -- encouraging it in the u.s. . they will ra
. monsanto forto buy $122 billion per share. that's one of the most quickly important points, it will be a cash only offer. $62 billion.nto at this is the deal that has been hotly contested by shareholders and some of the analysts. monsanto will not come cheap and it may not be the best option for buyer shareholders. that's what they said last week in terms of their response. dollars friday. we cannot see how they will do this deal without a significant equity component. they are bucking the...
shares are lower after monsanto said it received an unsolicited takeover offer from the german company. bayer has confirm the offer and the world's biggest -- says the proposal is nonbinding but has not offer any more financial details. is $42o's market value billion. is exploring a potential zeal. monsanto failed last year and a forbillion deal syngenta. you can find more stories on the bloomberg at top . francine: we will keep you up-to-date with anything that we here in terms of breaking news on the back of this egypt air, paris to cairo fly. it has not been confirmed that this plane may have crashed near one of the greek islands. onto our biggest corporate story. off ase bank's -- kicks we speak. the meeting comes amid plunging revenue. shares down almost 50% since last year's meeting. john cryan is due to address investors any minute now. we will bring you those headlines as they break. matt miller is on the ground waiting for the agm to kcick off. i can't convey how much pressure mr. cryan is under. he speaks to any ceo in london, and they say, i'm glad i do not have his job.
shares are lower after monsanto said it received an unsolicited takeover offer from the german company. bayer has confirm the offer and the world's biggest -- says the proposal is nonbinding but has not offer any more financial details. is $42o's market value billion. is exploring a potential zeal. monsanto failed last year and a forbillion deal syngenta. you can find more stories on the bloomberg at top . francine: we will keep you up-to-date with anything that we here in terms of breaking...
monsanto declined -- four bayer and monsanto declined to comment. global news 24 hours a day powered by our 2400 journalists in more than 150 news bureaus around the world. you can find more stories on the bloomberg at top . anna: let us stick with hong kong. david is in there and he has the details on the asian trading session. markets are looking a little weaker in asia today. david: a little shaky. we are entering the last few hours of trade. chances are we will clock in the third straight week of losses. markets have been in limbo. you're looking at a five month low on the regional benchmark. 70% of bluey be chips. losses seem to be concentrated across the big markets in east asia with the exception of shanghai which dances to its own two. -- postelection bliss. a nine-month high following elections which took place last monday. it has been very risk averse here. markets have not been able to shake this. we are not looking at sharp declines but it is consistent. over the last three weeks, asian shares have only closed higher on 30 cases. it is worth mentioning a few things to
monsanto declined -- four bayer and monsanto declined to comment. global news 24 hours a day powered by our 2400 journalists in more than 150 news bureaus around the world. you can find more stories on the bloomberg at top . anna: let us stick with hong kong. david is in there and he has the details on the asian trading session. markets are looking a little weaker in asia today. david: a little shaky. we are entering the last few hours of trade. chances are we will clock in the third straight...
♪ coming up on "bloomberg best, the stories that shaped the week around the world. the monsanto merger, rarely do you see such a friendly rejection. >> does deutsche bank deserve more credit for its comeback efforts? has greece turned the corner in its debt debacle? high-profile leaders said share high-level insights. figure the regulators what was to be a level playing field. >> with all these changes -- >> what can expected findings in the financial markets. david: it is all straight ahead on "bloomberg best." ♪ hello and welcome i am david gura. this is bloomberg best, the most important analysis of business news from around the world. two giant chemical companies took over the headlines. scarlet: buyer is proposing a blockbuster deal that would create the largest supply of farm chemicals and genetically modified seed. they want to buy monsanto for $62 billion in cash. it would be the biggest takeover ever by a german company. thehey actually reject offer, do you have a capacity to increase the author? >> we are totally convinced about the effectiveness of our offer. the sh
♪ coming up on "bloomberg best, the stories that shaped the week around the world. the monsanto merger, rarely do you see such a friendly rejection. >> does deutsche bank deserve more credit for its comeback efforts? has greece turned the corner in its debt debacle? high-profile leaders said share high-level insights. figure the regulators what was to be a level playing field. >> with all these changes -- >> what can expected findings in the financial markets. david: it...
monsanto. at one point, monsanto went after syngenta. then they missed out. chem china came in. now with that the prospect of -- now we have the prospect of this. how does this happen? >> what we have here is what -- monsanto, not once but twice, at least. both times it looked like it was getting quite close. they were offering, they were talking price. both times, eventually we do not want to do this deal. quite enough for the last talks broke down. syngenta sold itself to chem china. monsanto, their currency was quite weak. so, they were left out of the mix. quite annoyed about it. they have come out more recently and said we are going to be just fine. it sounds like bayer is taking a look at them and they thought this is the right time to do it. >> one big question is what monsanto thinks of all that. are there any early indications of how open they might be to a deal? >> certainly how they behave throughout the syngenta process they see themselves as an , acquirer and not a target. unless there is a substantial premium offered, in a consideration that their shareholders like, it is u
monsanto. at one point, monsanto went after syngenta. then they missed out. chem china came in. now with that the prospect of -- now we have the prospect of this. how does this happen? >> what we have here is what -- monsanto, not once but twice, at least. both times it looked like it was getting quite close. they were offering, they were talking price. both times, eventually we do not want to do this deal. quite enough for the last talks broke down. syngenta sold itself to chem china....
declines today. on an individual basis the stocks gaining the most today, monsanto rising on reports that bayer made by the company. basf also rumored to be making a bid for the company. ralph lauren showing some progress with its turnaround efforts. counter to that, looking at percentage declines, we have kohl's down after they missed estimates, unexpected drop in same-store sales. micron falling on memory chip prices. copper and gold under pressure as we also see some of the commodities under pressure today. alix: the other story has to do with brazil. julie: that's right, dilma rousseff has been suspended and there is a new acting president, finance minister in brazil, so investors are trying to figure out what to make of all of this. right now, the brazilian stock market is up 1.25%, but there has been a lot of bouncing around as people try to assess the interim president michel temer in what has been a difficult situation. the currency has also seen some volatility. we saw the dollar climbed versus the real and then came back to some extent. also want to look at bond yields. we
declines today. on an individual basis the stocks gaining the most today, monsanto rising on reports that bayer made by the company. basf also rumored to be making a bid for the company. ralph lauren showing some progress with its turnaround efforts. counter to that, looking at percentage declines, we have kohl's down after they missed estimates, unexpected drop in same-store sales. micron falling on memory chip prices. copper and gold under pressure as we also see some of the commodities...
and so. monsanto rejected the $122 a share bid last week. the sunday times reporting the next offer can be of two $130 a share. fallinggaining and post on news that those two companies failed to agree on terms for a merger. let's move on to the currency markets. a day of dollar strength after janet yellen's comments. euro strength after better-than-expected data from the eurozone, sterling flat and eight we getting yen on reports of the sales tax hike delayed in japan. if a look at what's happening in bond markets, we are seeing deals with higher after treasury yields rose following janet yellen's comments. treasury markets closed today and in the commodity markets, gold down for the night day. the longest losing streak this year -- or in a year i should say. branch rebounding. we'll bring you the highlights from bloomberg best. ♪ week in business around the world. >> i have rarely seen a rejection for the target company. david: does deutsche bank deserve more credit for its comeback efforts? >> it's offering results have been in decline the past couple of quarters. david: has gre
and so. monsanto rejected the $122 a share bid last week. the sunday times reporting the next offer can be of two $130 a share. fallinggaining and post on news that those two companies failed to agree on terms for a merger. let's move on to the currency markets. a day of dollar strength after janet yellen's comments. euro strength after better-than-expected data from the eurozone, sterling flat and eight we getting yen on reports of the sales tax hike delayed in japan. if a look at what's...
world. could the chemistry be right for the bayer-monsanto merger? >> i have rarely seen such a friendly rejection from the target company. david: does deutsche bank deserve more credit for its comeback efforts? >> it's offering results have been in decline the past couple of quarters. david: has greece turned the corner in its debt debacle? >> we still have to work that out. david: high-profile leaders share high-level insights in the week's best interviews. >> i have confidence that the regulators want this to be a level playing field. >> we can expect turbulence in the financial markets. david: preparations for shanghai disneyland. david: it is all straight ahead on "bloomberg best." ♪ david: hello and welcome, i am david gura. this is "bloomberg best," the your weekly review of the most important analysis of business news and interviews from around the world. twooposal to merge chemical companies took over the headlines. shery: bayer is proposing a blockbuster deal that would create the largest supply of farm chemicals and genetically modified seed. bayer wants to buy mons
world. could the chemistry be right for the bayer-monsanto merger? >> i have rarely seen such a friendly rejection from the target company. david: does deutsche bank deserve more credit for its comeback efforts? >> it's offering results have been in decline the past couple of quarters. david: has greece turned the corner in its debt debacle? >> we still have to work that out. david: high-profile leaders share high-level insights in the week's best interviews. >> i have...
. confident in its deal with monsanto despite its bid being rejected. ♪ .welcome to bloomberg i'm jonathan ferro alongside david westin and vonnie quinn. have a very important guest, wilbur ross. we want to talk to him about his investments all around the world. havee: and we will chairman john chamber each in new york for the breakaway conference. jonathan: let's check out what's happening around the world. kongcurran is in hong wanting to know when the fed will raise interest rates. matt miller is in berlin. let's begin in greece. finance ministers have reached an agreement that will allow aid to be released to ease the debt burden around the country. marcus joins us live from athens. >> aid disbursement means greece will not face a massive payment crunch to the ecb in the summer. there's also some extra money that allows it to stopping down -- taxes are about to rise. it's not going to cause jubilation on the streets. they can expect a little bit of stability over the summer. jonathan: thank you. david: are you wondering when the fed will next raise interest rates? chinese officials wil
. confident in its deal with monsanto despite its bid being rejected. ♪ .welcome to bloomberg i'm jonathan ferro alongside david westin and vonnie quinn. have a very important guest, wilbur ross. we want to talk to him about his investments all around the world. havee: and we will chairman john chamber each in new york for the breakaway conference. jonathan: let's check out what's happening around the world. kongcurran is in hong wanting to know when the fed will raise interest rates. matt...
, slumping even further. thiss is little changed at point. we have the latest on beyer and monsanto. unsolicitedn takeover offer for monsanto. bernstein said it is a big financial stretch for bayer. perould have to be $125 share. out after the close yesterday, sales exceeding analyst estimates. company has been trying to overhaul their product line fast enough to stay ahead of changes in the networking industry. we will be speaking with the cisco ceo in just over two hours. david: a lackluster earnings season. have&p companies that reported so far come on average, their earnings were down 8.2%. joining us now is david joy. corporate earnings have not been great. if the fed is thinking about raising rates in june, what will that do to earnings? david: that depends on what happens with the dollar. if rates go up in the u.s., you will find certain segments of the market will struggle again. manufacturing come industrials will be under pressure. to get stronger domestic earnings coming need a stronger domestic economy. be welcominghould the conditions that will result in an interest rat
, slumping even further. thiss is little changed at point. we have the latest on beyer and monsanto. unsolicitedn takeover offer for monsanto. bernstein said it is a big financial stretch for bayer. perould have to be $125 share. out after the close yesterday, sales exceeding analyst estimates. company has been trying to overhaul their product line fast enough to stay ahead of changes in the networking industry. we will be speaking with the cisco ceo in just over two hours. david: a lackluster...
a fourth day. german pharma giant bayer looking at a huge cash offer for monsanto. >> fight for control of redstone's media empire heats up. we are halfway through the u.s. trading day, let's head over to the markets were julie my kit -- julie hyman has been tracking. the game we saw last week in changing perceptions about the fed and its interest rate increases, people bringing up the expectations for the fed to raise rates in june, but losing a little bit of steam in today's session as investors await a lot of economic data from durable goods to new home sales. groups on the the move, materials l strongly but besides that, some materials at 1.2% and energy as the biggest drag, even though if you look at the individual groups, the point or the percentage moves are not that significant, not many groups moving 1% except for that material group. individually in terms of the biggest gains on the s&p 500 index point wise, we have apple rising after report from a taiwanese newspaper that iphone seven orders to suppliers are higher than people were anticipating. -- theo getting that d
a fourth day. german pharma giant bayer looking at a huge cash offer for monsanto. >> fight for control of redstone's media empire heats up. we are halfway through the u.s. trading day, let's head over to the markets were julie my kit -- julie hyman has been tracking. the game we saw last week in changing perceptions about the fed and its interest rate increases, people bringing up the expectations for the fed to raise rates in june, but losing a little bit of steam in today's session as...
deployed in businesses that serve clients. monsanto,l bid for which has a market value of $43 billion, fueling speculation that a german company might need to sell assets to help fund the deal. a chemical analyst with atlantic equities says bayer could shed some divisions to make the acquisition work. representatives declined to comment. denmark has lived with negative rates from was four years, blogger than any other country in the world. speaking to bloomberg, the governor of their central bank defended the effectiveness of his team's monetary policy, say it is creating higher demand and boosting inflation. >> negative interest rates are, in fact, working almost like very low interest rates. we haven't seen any large consequences. global news, 24 hours a day, powered by our 2400 journalists in more than 150 news bureaus around the world. you can find more stories on the bloomberg at top . caroline: yvonne, thank you. interesting, for what's happening in certain central banks in europe and the u.s.. two regional federal reserve unopposed, usually have made separate but similar ca
deployed in businesses that serve clients. monsanto,l bid for which has a market value of $43 billion, fueling speculation that a german company might need to sell assets to help fund the deal. a chemical analyst with atlantic equities says bayer could shed some divisions to make the acquisition work. representatives declined to comment. denmark has lived with negative rates from was four years, blogger than any other country in the world. speaking to bloomberg, the governor of their central...
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funding for a buy of monsanto with $40 billion in financing. monsanto rejected an initial 62 billion dollar offer from bayer. funding negotiations continue. division of india's biggest drugmaker regarded that someone is seeking document's related to the sale and corporate records. pharma does not expect an inquiry to have adverse effects on results. division 2030 will introduce an unprecedented shakeup of a country that looks to a future beyond oil. citigroup says it offers a huge opportunity on everything from loans to ipo's. saudi arabia will privatize several companies, including one worth as much as $2 trillion. still ahead, the risk of a chain reaction. we have details coming up next. ♪ ♪ our top a look at stories, japanese shares driving grains as talks of a fed rise are encouraging signs. the senses global markets are well prepared for a rate increase. meanwhile, gold down for a ninth straight session. philippine long and global telecom making strong agreed to byhey san miguel's telecom business, allowing significant improvements in internet and data services. airasia says
funding for a buy of monsanto with $40 billion in financing. monsanto rejected an initial 62 billion dollar offer from bayer. funding negotiations continue. division of india's biggest drugmaker regarded that someone is seeking document's related to the sale and corporate records. pharma does not expect an inquiry to have adverse effects on results. division 2030 will introduce an unprecedented shakeup of a country that looks to a future beyond oil. citigroup says it offers a huge opportunity...
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monsanto season the way, regulation and financing risks. the other hurdle is the price. this would have created the number one seed and crop chemicals company. monsanto has left the door open and they have had their own challenges so they still -- they see some value area they look forward to further toxin people suggesting that will set the stage. we will see if we get one. but the questions remain here over the price. and around regulation. this will be 30% of the global crop input business and will face some serious regulatory scrutiny. this is a political hot potato. if you want more you can go to daybreak and get the latest. i will see you under 20 minutes. rishaad: getting you back to one of our top stories. broke 24omething that hours ago. inc.atest seeing a swiss ordered closed in singapore. >> last time singapore cancel the liking lessons was in 1984. those were troubles related to deals. it was the first time that they closed as a bank because of money laundering accusations. they have slept people on the wrist that that sends a strong message that singapore is serious about i
monsanto season the way, regulation and financing risks. the other hurdle is the price. this would have created the number one seed and crop chemicals company. monsanto has left the door open and they have had their own challenges so they still -- they see some value area they look forward to further toxin people suggesting that will set the stage. we will see if we get one. but the questions remain here over the price. and around regulation. this will be 30% of the global crop input business...
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pursuitstic in of monsanto, bear saying they will six is seed. saying they will succeed. bid does not address execution risks of the deal. monsanto shares up more than 3% in new york. bayer shares taking a severe beating. it would create the world's biggest supplier of farm chemicals and seeds. apple's plan to capitalize on india smartphone market a have hit a setback following tim cook's recent visit. reportedly to have told apple that if it wants to open doors, it must source 30% of components locally. apple does not currently meet that criteria, but the final decision could be overruled by prime minister modi's government. reached aas milestone, more monthly mobile app users than twitter, the first time it has happened. this is coming as twitter changes some rules designed to make tweaking easier. eting easier. how many users did snapchat ad? inmore than 15 million april. companyaccording to a that looks a consumers, brands, and the interaction between audiences and social media. snapchat thethis, twitter for the first time. it seems like snapchat's fortunes are tearing ahead well
pursuitstic in of monsanto, bear saying they will six is seed. saying they will succeed. bid does not address execution risks of the deal. monsanto shares up more than 3% in new york. bayer shares taking a severe beating. it would create the world's biggest supplier of farm chemicals and seeds. apple's plan to capitalize on india smartphone market a have hit a setback following tim cook's recent visit. reportedly to have told apple that if it wants to open doors, it must source 30% of...
meet the standards. -- says it is confident it can meet monsanto's demands. have rejected the $62 billion offer, calling it too low. they are also concerned about regulatory and finance risks. that is the bloomberg business flash. tom: thank you. greatly appreciated. we have a new word in the english language. it has to do with greece. that is where you invent new financial and diplomatic words. the word is smooth anening. i don't know what that is. ofncine: it is the opposite rocking us. they are a little bit closer than they are apart. tom: absolutely. it is lost in translation. --spoke yesterday with professor, help me here with smoothening. do i understand that the can was kicked down the road? >> the can was kicked down the otheningt the smo was welcome. we have needs for the next 15 years up to 2030. we assume this includes treasury bills. despite that, they do not have concrete steps beyond that. the debt relief would be discussed around mid 2018. it is clearly a compromise. it is a welcome break after 1.5 years of constant instability and negotiations. they need stability
meet the standards. -- says it is confident it can meet monsanto's demands. have rejected the $62 billion offer, calling it too low. they are also concerned about regulatory and finance risks. that is the bloomberg business flash. tom: thank you. greatly appreciated. we have a new word in the english language. it has to do with greece. that is where you invent new financial and diplomatic words. the word is smooth anening. i don't know what that is. ofncine: it is the opposite rocking us. they...
management change. are is optimistic that his is optimisticr its pursuit of monsanto will be successful. it does not address execution risk of the deal. the deal would create the world's biggest supplier of farm chemicals and seeds. according to the institute for fiscal studies, instead of returning the surplus and the 2020 fiscal year is currently planned, redmayne face it deficit of 30 billion pounds if next month.brexit he appeared before the u.k. treasury community. >> in the same spirit of goodwill, i will you to dismiss something and that is we know , you are an sachs former managing director of goldman sachs. i will give you the opportunity to refute any suggestion the government has pressure on you. >> yes, i refute it categorically. >> global news 24 hours a day. found onstories can be the bloomberg terminal. risenasian stocks have from their seven-week lows after a surge in u.s. home sales data fueled speculation the world's biggest economy can withstand higher interest rates. some risk taking it seems this morning. >> it does look like risk has gone pretty much acr
management change. are is optimistic that his is optimisticr its pursuit of monsanto will be successful. it does not address execution risk of the deal. the deal would create the world's biggest supplier of farm chemicals and seeds. according to the institute for fiscal studies, instead of returning the surplus and the 2020 fiscal year is currently planned, redmayne face it deficit of 30 billion pounds if next month.brexit he appeared before the u.k. treasury community. >> in the same...
will in the year at $80 a barrel. making a move for monsanto, germany's buyer makes a move. and egypt airplane headed to cairo from paris, has disappeared from the radar, 66 passengers and crew are on board. ♪
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me attachments as characters. can they do anything to help a stock with an all-time low? monsanto reportedly ready to reject a takeover offer from , but it leaves the door open for more negotiations. we are one hour from the close of trading. julie hyman has the latest. do we continue to see the momentum we saw in this morning? julie: we have. thee was more velocity to momentum earlier. stocks have been hovering at the highs of the session for most of the day with an aspect in the day. the dow up more than 200 point, the biggest one-day gain for the major averages going back to march 11. it looks like it has to do with evolving views on what the federal reserve is going -- is going to do, even though there was not news to change the perception here we have seen a risk-on tonight. look at the interest rate possibility using that fund futures -- what is the likelihood the fed will raise rates in june, 34% in july, almost 54%. another way to look at this, blowing up this chart that is on the bottom. you can see it larger -- the change we have seen in expectations and the big spike up
me attachments as characters. can they do anything to help a stock with an all-time low? monsanto reportedly ready to reject a takeover offer from , but it leaves the door open for more negotiations. we are one hour from the close of trading. julie hyman has the latest. do we continue to see the momentum we saw in this morning? julie: we have. thee was more velocity to momentum earlier. stocks have been hovering at the highs of the session for most of the day with an aspect in the day. the dow...
individuals and foreign companies. buyers expiration of a potential bid for monsanto, with a market value of $43 billion, has triggered speculation that the german company might need to sell assets. according to a chemical analyst, bayer could shed its take in its plastics unit to help make the acquisition work. global news 24 hours a day powered by our 2400 journalists in more than 150 news bureaus around the world. you can find more stories on the bloomberg at.com. francine: in the u.s., we are hearing from members sounding less dovish. overnight, weird from two officials usually on opposing sides of donates making similar cases. >> any on wall street, they are expecting at most one increase over the course of this year. that would be consistent with an economy that was pretty weak. my own view is the underlying strength in the economy is stronger than that, that the fundamentals are strong enough, that we are likely going to be removing accommodation more quickly than is currently anticipated in financial markets. >> i support moving forward with interest rate adjustments to a mo
individuals and foreign companies. buyers expiration of a potential bid for monsanto, with a market value of $43 billion, has triggered speculation that the german company might need to sell assets. according to a chemical analyst, bayer could shed its take in its plastics unit to help make the acquisition work. global news 24 hours a day powered by our 2400 journalists in more than 150 news bureaus around the world. you can find more stories on the bloomberg at.com. francine: in the u.s., we...
week. they are moving forward with this plant takeover bid for monsanto. in addition, the funding amount for monsanto could change. monsanto put that letter out early in the week that was like, we are open to it but not at this price, but we are willing to talk to. you. scarlet: we will keep you posted on any other developments. alix: some investors have taken the sell in may mantra to whole new levels if you look at the performance of certain etf's over the past month. scarlet: eric balchunas joins us now with more. you have a couple of etf that really illustrate this. thing,he sell in may people chuckle at this. inyou sold in may and bought october, you would trail the market by 1.5% annually. there are certain cases where kind of makes sense like highflying etf's. take the market vectors steel etf up 55% until may. it is now down 10% in may. alix: this is sl x. eric: you can see that in may it is not so good, but until then 55%. the other is ishares turkey etf. after may, it is down 10%. but is having some issues, overall a good year for turkey. we have been talking about this
week. they are moving forward with this plant takeover bid for monsanto. in addition, the funding amount for monsanto could change. monsanto put that letter out early in the week that was like, we are open to it but not at this price, but we are willing to talk to. you. scarlet: we will keep you posted on any other developments. alix: some investors have taken the sell in may mantra to whole new levels if you look at the performance of certain etf's over the past month. scarlet: eric balchunas...
deals like this throughout the year. mark: making an unsolicited takeover of monsanto. it would make them the largest supplier of farm chemicals. news of a potential takeover was first reported by bloomberg news a week ago. is this out of desperation, defensiveness? what is the rationale? >> we have seen shifting spaces in the agro can. we saw the chinese by them, then we saw du pont merge, so the remaining players or stuck there asking, what do we do? it looks a good have gone from the hunter to the hunted. betty: why do they need this so badly? >> they are seeing all the rivals merging and the business is getting extremely difficult. they see this as a unique opportunity to combine the strength of bayer with the seed business. there's not a lot of overlap, they fit quite nicely, and this would make them one of two or three major players for the next hundred years in that space, which could generate a lot of profit. betty: charter communications closing $55 billion purchase of time warner cable a year after it first announced the deal, we are joined by charter communications chairma
deals like this throughout the year. mark: making an unsolicited takeover of monsanto. it would make them the largest supplier of farm chemicals. news of a potential takeover was first reported by bloomberg news a week ago. is this out of desperation, defensiveness? what is the rationale? >> we have seen shifting spaces in the agro can. we saw the chinese by them, then we saw du pont merge, so the remaining players or stuck there asking, what do we do? it looks a good have gone from the...
. stories, months and so -- monsanto had a big move on the buyout announced today. the deal on oci is not going to , investors like the idea that they will not be putting that cash out there to make the deal happen. the stock got a little bit of a boost as a result. in the bond market you did see the two year yield into its way little higher, the 10 year yield relatively unchanged. that pattern remaining today. .eal action was over in greece take a look at the 10 year yield for greece, it's now at its lowest level since november. lawmakers approved additional austerity measures to try to unlock the bailout fund. we saw that reflected in the bond market. scarlet: the dollar slightly lower. the pound was in focus today because were one month away from takerakes it scheduled to placed on june 23. were looking at the measure of the options market in one month's time for the town. it's at its highest since going all the way back to be wary. think at a two-year low. imports into china were down 49% in a and 10 also down. china did by a lot of nickel but it was not able to shake off the downtren
. stories, months and so -- monsanto had a big move on the buyout announced today. the deal on oci is not going to , investors like the idea that they will not be putting that cash out there to make the deal happen. the stock got a little bit of a boost as a result. in the bond market you did see the two year yield into its way little higher, the 10 year yield relatively unchanged. that pattern remaining today. .eal action was over in greece take a look at the 10 year yield for greece, it's now...
. the vaio may need to sell assets of it goes ahead and takes over monsanto. accommodation could create the largest supplier of seeds and farm supplies. could help says it fund the takeover. volkswagen is feeling the impacts of that emissions cheating scandal. it's now its lowest level in five years. bmw, mercedes-benz, and fiat chrysler have all increased her share of european sales trade. it's make or break time for fiat chrysler. the rebound, about to go head-to-head with bmws three series. the luxury sedan junior is on sale in europe. the critical launch the u.s. is set for the third quarter. latest business flash. now, let's talk apple. billion move to china, as the iphone maker faces pressure. here with all the details as bloomberg's alex webb. joining us from san francisco, know it's early, but really, why china? dd atllion people using the moment? alex: china is the place where apple has endured a certain amount of pain, the iphone sales of slowed. it is potentially the biggest market in the biggest population in the world. getting access into another part of that economy
. the vaio may need to sell assets of it goes ahead and takes over monsanto. accommodation could create the largest supplier of seeds and farm supplies. could help says it fund the takeover. volkswagen is feeling the impacts of that emissions cheating scandal. it's now its lowest level in five years. bmw, mercedes-benz, and fiat chrysler have all increased her share of european sales trade. it's make or break time for fiat chrysler. the rebound, about to go head-to-head with bmws three series....
our tokyo bureau chief joining us there. toyer close choosing thanks for the purchase of monsanto. of the remainder will be raised in term loans. offer as toocted a low. our sources said funding negotiations are continuing. zoomlion-terex talks in. jury subpoena in an antitrust probe, india's largest seeks documents and communications regarding the sale of generic drugs along with corporate and employee records. sun pharma says it is responding to the subpoena and is not expect any adverse outcome on results. fee incomes to offset lower returns due to negative interest , the policy could erase $365 million from revenue this year. zuho is seeking to boost income from investment banking and brokerage services. that was a look at some of the stories making headlines. i am yvonne man. wars brewingpark in china, billions at stake. that is up next. ♪ a 40 4 a.m. in hong kong, these are the stories making headlines around the world. the philippine congress will declare the landslide winner of this month's election. the u.n. says more than 700 migrants are feared dead in the mediterrane
our tokyo bureau chief joining us there. toyer close choosing thanks for the purchase of monsanto. of the remainder will be raised in term loans. offer as toocted a low. our sources said funding negotiations are continuing. zoomlion-terex talks in. jury subpoena in an antitrust probe, india's largest seeks documents and communications regarding the sale of generic drugs along with corporate and employee records. sun pharma says it is responding to the subpoena and is not expect any adverse...
monsanto, which might be getting some interest from a buyer of germany to create the world's largest agrichemical company. ralph lauren beating estimates. group quietly trading higher today is the phones. julie: we are awaiting some kind of ruling on it -- on net neutrality. be getting potentially news tomorrow. bc at&t, verizon and comcast on the rise to we also got some news on the cable side of things. california gave the last regulatory approval needed for this. the shares a little bit lower now. it was lied -- it was widely expected that the approval would come. vonnie: thanks a lot. now let's get a check of the headlines on the bloomberg this afternoon. mark crumpton has more from the newsroom. revealingld trump some of the candidates he is considering for vice president. he discussed selecting former house speaker newt gingrich as his running mate according to people familiar with those discussions. trump told foxnews he is also considering former arizona governor jan brewer and oklahoma governor mary fowler. and new jersey governor chris christie. a federal court has
monsanto, which might be getting some interest from a buyer of germany to create the world's largest agrichemical company. ralph lauren beating estimates. group quietly trading higher today is the phones. julie: we are awaiting some kind of ruling on it -- on net neutrality. be getting potentially news tomorrow. bc at&t, verizon and comcast on the rise to we also got some news on the cable side of things. california gave the last regulatory approval needed for this. the shares a little bit...
, beating estimates, and monsanto is having talks that a buyer might be making a bid for the company. we have staples falling after its deal with office depot was canceled. nordstrom is having negative numbers. gap also falling on negative numbers. that joe was shift just talking about in retail, you obviously see it reflected in the stocks. carol: investors certainly reacting. we want to talk more about the markets. mike regan is here wrapping up the markets. start witht to lending club. that is down 50% this week. it has been in the news a lot. reporter: right, and the concern with them is that they have had phenomenal growth, i think 60 something percent increase in originations in the last quarter, but how will they keep funding those loans? who is going to buy them? it was originally called of peer-to-peer lender, but it is actually other peers borrowing, with peers being hedge funds, banks, and other investors. down 50%.said it is at some point, is there value in their asset? what is left? reporter: i think there will be a lot of speculation with what happens with them. maybe a ban
, beating estimates, and monsanto is having talks that a buyer might be making a bid for the company. we have staples falling after its deal with office depot was canceled. nordstrom is having negative numbers. gap also falling on negative numbers. that joe was shift just talking about in retail, you obviously see it reflected in the stocks. carol: investors certainly reacting. we want to talk more about the markets. mike regan is here wrapping up the markets. start witht to lending club. that...
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sunday times" reported they may put forward a new improved offer for monsanto as early as this week. stocks one of the best reporting. let's switch of the board and see what is happening in fx markets. it is a delicate -- a day of dollar strength, poise for the biggest monthly jump since september 12 14 on janet yellen's comments. at the bond look markets because we saw treasury yields rise after janet yellen spoke. the 10 year rose two basis points per you can see the yields move higher in europe as well. finally, looking at commodity markets -- gold really has taken the brunt from the prospects of further rate hikes from the fed. gold is down for a nice day, its longest losing streak in a year. tt i -- wti and brent are below $53 -- wti and brent are below $50 a barrel. stay with bloomberg rate coming up next, it is bloomberg "studio 1.0." ♪ emily: he got his start as a journalist with a front row seat to steve jobs' inner circle. and wrote the seminal book on the early years at apple. then, michael moritz decided to try his luck in venture capital. he went on to become one of t
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Legal Battle Over Egalitarian Prayer at Western Wall to Enter Pivotal Stage
At the last hearing, the government was asked to reconsider its decision suspending the agreement committing to an egalitarian prayer area at the Wall
Judy Maltz
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File photo of American Reform Rabbi Zachary Shapiro, center left, and other American and Israeli Reform rabbis at the southern end of the Western Wall, Feb. 25, 2016.Credit: Sebastian Scheiner/AP
Israels highest court will devote a critical hearing on Sunday to the controversy surrounding prayer at Jerusalems Western Wall, one of Judaisms holiest sites.
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The court session is expected to be the final hearing before the Supreme Court delivers its ruling on a petition filed by the non-Orthodox movements of Judaism and Women of the Wall, the feminist prayer group. The petitioners are challenging the governments retreat on its promise to provide them with a permanent and expanded plaza for egalitarian prayer at the southern expanse of the Western Wall, where the Reform and Conservative movements would gain official recognition.
Alternatively, they have demanded that the existing gender-segregated plaza at the northern expanse of the Western Wall be redivided into three equal parts to make room for them.
This will be the second hearing in the case. The first hearing was held in late August before a three-justice panel headed by then-Supreme Court President Miriam Naor. Next weeks hearing will be held before an expanded seven-justice panel headed by her successor, Esther Hayut.
In January 2016, the government approved the plan to create a new plaza at the Western Wall for mixed-gender prayer services. The plan was never implemented, however, because of fierce opposition of the ultra-Orthodox parties in the government. The non-Orthodox movements along with Women of the Wall submitted their petition to the High Court of Justice in October 2016, before the government voted the following June to suspend the agreement, sparking a crisis of unprecedented scope with Diaspora Jewry. American Jewish leaders, particularly those representing progressive movements and organizations, expressed outrage at the governments decision to walk back on the Western Wall plan. Many described it as an act of betrayal.
At the last High Court hearing, Naor asked whether the government would be willing to reconsider its decision to suspend the agreement and whether lawyers representing the state believed the court had the authority to force the governments hand in the matter. The state attorneys office replied that the government would not reconsider and that in the lawyers' view, the court could not impose a solution. In addition to Hayut, the case will be heard next week by Justices Hanan Melcer, Yoram Danziger, Neal Hendel, Uzi Vogelman, Isaac Amit and Noam Sohlberg.
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Check back often as Carol is frequently adding workshops, retreats, tours and other events. These are some of her past offerings.
Tina Weitz and Carol Schiraldi will be offering an iPhone (or mobile smart device of your choice) photography class June 10, 2012 in Austin, Texas. For fellow compulsive clickers who want to learn more, be in a creative environment and share artistic ways to use images. This class will be limited to 12 participants.
Class Description: The iPhone and mobile phones have revolutionized the way we look at cameras. Gone are the days of lugging around a big, heavy camera rig, now iPhone (and smart device) photography has made it possible to bring your camera with you everywhere you go. This workshop is designed for you to maximize your iPhone by allowing you to turn simple captures into true works of art. Topics covered include apps you can download, processing possibilities, options for printing, and other ideas you can use to make your iPhone camera pictures really come to life and bear the personal mark of an artist's touch.
Look for an additional Addictus iPhoneography class in the fall of 2012 and iPhone On the Road workshops coming in 2013.
Mobile phone photography is presenting new opportunities for artists. Gone are the days of lugging around heavy equipment, there is a new world of "Apps" and small readily available phone cameras. The goal of this class is to explore some of the more popular apps and present new ways of moving a photograph from existing in the iPhone digital world into the art world. We'll cover topics such as printing and making mixed-media pieces from your iPhone images. Students should bring a fully charged Apple iPhone to class and be prepared to purchase apps through the Apple store.
Class held in 204E. Limit 12 students.
Living in the "Live Music Capital of the World" has some advantages but can also presents unique challenges for photographers wanting to capture the excitement of musical performance. This class will cover everything from the basics of shooting live performers to advanced tips and techniques you can use to get the greatest concert moments. The goal is to photograph live music venues, concerts, outdoor performances, or other music-related events with confidence. Digital SLR cameras only.
On-demand publishing has revolutionized the way we can make, print, and sell books and Blurb is leading the way in this dynamic new technological front. Now the tools to make professional quality books are directly in the hands of artists, and printing on demand allows everyone from the absolute beginner to the creative professional to design, create, and sell bookstore quality books. The goal of this class is to complete your own self-published book. Students are expected to work on files and editing their artwork between classes.
Class in Digital Lab 204E. Limit 12 students.
Basic Photography, a class for those wanting to learn to work their camera in manual mode and explore the wonderful world of fine art photography.
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Axonics Modulation Technologies Announces $32.6 Million Series A Financing Led by Edmond De Rothschild Investment Partners
Axonics Modulation Technologies, Inc., a developer of novel implantable neuromodulation technology, announced today that it has completed a $32.6 million Series A preferred stock financing.
Axonics holds an exclusive license for its miniaturized implantable neuromodulation technology from The Alfred Mann Foundation (AMF), a renowned non-profit medical research organization located in Valencia, Calif. The Axonics technology product platform leverages decades of implantable device experience and related intellectual property from AMF. Lead products are directed toward a number of clinical indications including the treatment of chronic pain and overactive bladder; markets that approached $2 billion in worldwide revenue by the end of 2013.
Axonics founders include the former senior management team of Vessix Vascular, Inc., which was acquired by Boston Scientific Corp. in November 2012. The team includes Raymond W. Cohen, Chief Executive Officer; Dan L. Dearen, Chief Operating & Financial Officer; and Michael Williamson, Senior VP & General Counsel. Joining the Axonics senior management team as Chief Technology Officer is co-founder Guangqiang Jiang, Ph.D., former Vice President, R&D for The Alfred Mann Foundation and Timothy Deer, M.D., the president of the Center for Pain Relief and well-reputed expert in the field of neuromodulation and pain management.
Edmond de Rothschild Investment Partners (EdRIP) of Paris, France, was the lead investor for the Axonics Series A financing round. Also participating in the financing were Geneva-based NeoMed Management; Beijing-based Legend Capital, a venture capital arm of Legend Holdings, Ltd.; and a select group of private individuals. Raphaël Wisniewski of EdRIP, Erik Amble of NeoMed and Darren Cai of Legend have been appointed to the Axonics Board of Directors to serve alongside Mr. Cohen, David Hankin of AMF, John Petrovich of AMF, and retired Medtronic senior executive and independent director Robert M. Guezuraga.
Proceeds from the financing will provide working capital to accelerate product development and fund a series of multi-center clinical studies to establish safety and efficacy of the company's patented neuromodulation system. In conjunction with the financing, Axonics Modulation established a European subsidiary to support planned European clinical studies and a commercial product launch.
"We are encouraged that this group of world class investors recognizes the quality work done to date by AMF and the opportunity being created by the proven team of engineers and executives now in place at Axonics," said Mr. Cohen. "We truly have the potential to take that technology foundation and rapidly commercialize a next-generation implantable neuromodulation platform to treat chronic pain via spinal cord stimulation and peripheral nerve applications."
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Insert the test strip to turn on the meter, and push the button to mark this test as a control solution test displayed as QC. Apply the control solution and compare the result with the range printed on the test strip vial. The result displayed on the screen should fall within the range.
Insert the test strip to turn on the meter. Wait for the meter to display the blood drop symbols. Mark your reading as pre-meal or post-meal measurements by pushing the button.
Turn the dial and select a puncture depth. Hold the lancing device tip firmly against the selected punctured site. Push the release button to obtain a drop of blood.
Gently apply blood to the absorbent hole on the test strip. Blood will be drawn out by capillary action and the confirmation window will be completely filled.
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A symbolic message will be displayed with the test result. It is intended for your reference only. Please consult your doctor for your blood glucose target range.
Test results can be uploaded via Bluetooth connectivity to devices with iOS/Android as the operating system or via micro USB connection to a personal computer.
Turn off the meter. The Bluetooth indicator light next to the button will flash. Software on iOS/Android will be initiated automatically. New test results will be detected and transmitted automatically.
The meter stores the 450 most recent blood glucose test results along with respective dates and times in its memory. You can review the test results with these easy steps.
With the meter turned off, push "Main button". The first test result will appear, indicating that you are in the memory mode.
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NOTE: The results of the control solution tests are NOT stored in the memory. The results stored are only the blood glucose results.
Recharging or removal of the battery does not affect the results stored in the memory.
Li-Polymer battery. Rechargeable. The low battery symbol appears on the screen indicating that the battery is low and it is time to recharge the battery.
Connect the USB cable to the data port of the meter.
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1. It is absolutely necessary that the meter is fully recharged every 3.5 months to ensure longevity of the battery. The meter may not be rechargeable if recharging is not performed over 3.5 months.
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3. The USB cable is for battery recharging and data transmission to a computer. If you wish to recharge through a wall outlet, please obtain a USB adapter.
You may set up none or the entire reminder alarms (1-4). The meter displays "On" or "OFF , push "Main button" to turn on or turn off so as to set the first reminder alarm.
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The last bright red shoe has finally dropped. Last night at a "celebration" in London helmed by Virgin Atlantic CEO Craig Kreeger, the airline laid out their vision of "three ways to fly", Virgin's latest approach to economy which removes complimentary checked baggage from it's lowest fares. Virgin Atlantic was the last major airline offering this benefit across the Atlantic Ocean. Here's everything you need to know about the new offerings launching later this spring- and what to watch out for if you want to save.
Virgin Atlantic will launch three tiers of economy ticket: light, classic and delight. Light will unmistakably resemble the benefits, or rather subtractions, offered by the airline's low cost competitors. No checked bag will be included with "light" fares. Classic will deliver the traditional Virgin experience at a slightly higher price point than light, with one welcome new addition. Finally, "delight" will offer an "upgraded" economy experience. Both classic and delight will still offer a checked bag. These fares get you in the door by matching the lowest prices of other airlines and appealing to your affinity for the Virgin brand, but then again, they were doing that before they took bags away.
For the first time in 34 years, Virgin Atlantic "light" fares will not include a checked bag or seating assignment. Seats will become available at 24 hours on "light fares", at which point customers can select what's left for free. All passengers, including "light" fares will still enjoy Virgin Atlantic meals and complimentary beverages . At the London launch party, we asked Virgin Atlantic CEO Craig Kreeger, how the airline will differentiate the new "economy light" from low cost carriers. The only answer offered was "The Virgin Experience".
Simon Calder drew our attention to an important factor regarding the new "light" fare offerings. Virgin Atlantic offers the lowest carry on allowance of any major long haul carrier across the Atlantic. Bags are limited to just 10kg for carry on, and your "personal item" is meant to remain compact. British Airways and even Virgin's partner Delta offer far more favorable carry on allowance of 23kg, making "light" fares without checked baggage more realistic. It's hard to imagine a transatlantic trip with a single 10kg carry on.
The silver lining comes with the new "classic" fare. Or, rather, the fare which will resemble the way you currently experience Virgin Atlantic economy with one upgrade. These middle tier fares, which will inevitably be more expensive than "light" but less than "delight" will offer free seat selection, a privilege that was taken away by Virgin Atlantic in recent years.
Delight is Virgin Atlantic's new economy ticket with benefits, entirely similar to Delta's Comfort+ launched years before. Passengers will receive priority check in, fast track security and a seat with 3" of extra legroom. It will be a very suitable economy option and more affordable than Premium. The airline was not able to specify a price point for this new offering. From similar offerings offered by other carriers, we'd estimate this somewhere around $100 premium each way over "economy light".
Giving customers less for the same price, especially when masking it as "choice" is not something we celebrate. Virgin Atlantic already competes on price with low cost carriers out of necessity, and this new offering is simply a way to extract more money for what used to be free. It's a business, we get it. But Virgin Atlantic's beautiful red shoe was the last one floating in the traditional economy sky. No longer.


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Kenneth Lonergan has been represented in New York by Hold On To Me Darling (Atlantic Theatre Company), Medieval Play (Signature Theatre), The Starry Messenger (New Group), Lobby Hero (Playwrights Horizons, John Houseman Theatre, Drama Desk Best Play Nominee, Outer Critics Circle Best Play and John Gassner Playwriting Nominee, included in the 2000-2001 Best Plays Annual), The Waverly Gallery (Williamstown Theatre Festival, Promenade; 2001 Pulitzer Prize Runner-up), and This Is Our Youth (Drama Desk Best Play Nominee). Lobby Hero (Olivier Award Nominee for Best Play) and This Is Our Youth have also received productions on London's West End. He co-wrote the film Gangs of New York which garnered WGA and Academy Award nominations for Best Original Screenplay. His film You Can Count on Me, which he wrote and directed was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay, won the Sundance 2000 Grand Jury Prize and the Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award, the NY Film Critics Circle, LA Film Critics Circle, Writers Guild of America, and National Board of Review Awards for Best Screenplay of 2001, the AFI Awards for Best Film and Best New Writer, as well as the Sutherland Trophy at the London Film Festival. He wrote and directed the film Margaret starring Anna Paquin. He is a member of Naked Angels. He is married to actress J. Smith-Cameron. They have one daughter, Nelly Sharpe Lonergan.
Kenneth Lonergan photo by Gregory Costanzo.