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Microsoft's Goldilocks AI Quarter

Microsoft's blockbuster earnings sparked a major rally as TD Cowen's Derrick Wood joins Bloomberg TV to explain why this was the perfect "Goldilocks" quarter. From accelerating Azure growth and improving AI economics to surging Copilot…

Saudi Budget Deficit Narrows Three-Quarters on Wartime Oil Spike

Saudi Arabia’s quarterly fiscal deficit contracted by almost 75%, benefiting from a spike in global oil prices even as the Iran war shrank the economy.

Taco Bell Sales Recover Following Cyclospora Outbreak

Transparency around pulling affected lettuce from stores has helped Taco Bell regain consumer trust, its parent company, Yum Brands, said.

We're buying an AI stock that we recently took profits on and upgrading another

If leverage is out of the AI infrastructure stocks, then it's time to get more positive on the theme after their recent decline.

ABC Formally Rebukes F.C.C. for Review of TV Licenses

The network’s comments are part of its efforts to push back against the F.C.C.’s review of its local broadcast licenses.

Trump floats pulling Blanche's AG nomination until after GOP holdouts leave office

Europe Intelligence Brief — Thursday, July 30, 2026

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Asia Intelligence Brief — Thursday, July 30, 2026

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Africa Intelligence Brief — Thursday, July 30, 2026

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BOE Governor Bailey on Rates, Uncertainty, Labor Market

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey tells Bloomberg's Francine Lacqua there is "huge uncertainty" in the world at the moment, including around energy prices. He also discusses the Monetary Policy Committee's decision to hold interest…

Meta's AI Spending Faces Wall Street Test

Meta's AI spending is under intense scrutiny after a softer outlook. MoffettNathanson analyst Michael Nathanson explains why investors no longer want promises—they want proof. Michael Nathanson joins Bloomberg Open Interest to break down…

Bargain AirfaresAre Under Threatfrom AI Pricing

The days of stumbling across a cheap seat on a popular flight may soon be over. K. Oanh Ha explains how airlines are adopting AI to squeeze more revenue from every flight. (Source: Bloomberg)