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Need To Get To Bottom of 2nd Boat Strike: Ashley Davis

S-3 Group Partner and Republican Strategist Ashley Davis discusses Admiral Frank Bradley's role in ordering a second strike against a suspected drug-trafficking boat.

S-3 Group Partner and Republican Strategist Ashley Davis discusses Admiral Frank Bradley's role in ordering a second strike against a suspected drug-trafficking boat. She speaks with Joe Mathieu and Amara Omeokwe on ā€œBalance of Power.ā€ (Source: Bloomberg)
Bloomberg Politics ā€¢ Dec 3, 11:44 PM
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Exiting FDA Official Raised Concerns in Meeting With RFK Jr.

Longtime drug official Richard Pazdur met with Health Secretary Robert F.

Longtime drug official Richard Pazdur met with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. after abruptly retiring from a key job within the Food and Drug Administration and raised concerns about the direction of the agency, people familiar with the matter said.
Bloomberg Politics ā€¢ Dec 3, 11:43 PM
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Apolloā€™s Sambur: Public Markets Have Little Room for Non-AI Companies

David Sambur, Apolloā€™s co-head of private equity, discusses how AI is reshaping the industry and the 2026 private-equity landscape with Romaine Bostick on ā€œThe Close.

David Sambur, Apolloā€™s co-head of private equity, discusses how AI is reshaping the industry and the 2026 private-equity landscape with Romaine Bostick on ā€œThe Close.ā€ He says that if a company isnā€™t an AI company, itā€™s increasingly unclear whether thereā€™s a home for it in the public markets. (Source: Bloomberg)
Bloomberg Markets ā€¢ Dec 3, 11:39 PM
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Oil Swings as Signs of Oversupply Begin Materializing in Market

Oil swung in a choppy trade as investors weighed a price cut on Saudi Arabiaā€™s main grade of crude to Asia, another sign an oversupplied market is weighing on the worldā€™s oil producers even amid considerable geopolitical tensions.

Oil swung in a choppy trade as investors weighed a price cut on Saudi Arabiaā€™s main grade of crude to Asia, another sign an oversupplied market is weighing on the worldā€™s oil producers even amid considerable geopolitical tensions.
Bloomberg Markets ā€¢ Dec 3, 11:34 PM
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Silver Holds Near Peak as US Jobs Data Bolster Rate-Cut Bets

Silver traded near an all-time high, after US payroll data reinforced bets that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in its final policy meeting of the year.

Silver traded near an all-time high, after US payroll data reinforced bets that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in its final policy meeting of the year. Gold edged up.
Bloomberg Markets ā€¢ Dec 3, 11:21 PM
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Omnicom Group Inc. Completes $2.95 Billion Acquisition of The Interpublic Group via Strategic Merger

Omnicom Group Inc. has successfully completed its merger with The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (IPG), solidifying its position as a leader in the marketing and sales sector. The transaction, valued at approximately $2.95 billion, involved the exchange of shares and the issuance of new senior notes.

In a significant move within the advertising and marketing landscape, Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE: OMC) has completed its merger with The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (IPG) as of November 26, 2025. The merger was executed through EXT Subsidiary Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Omnicom, which merged with IPG, allowing IPG to operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of Omnicom. The agreement, formalized on December 8, 2024, represents a pivotal strategy for Omnicom to...
USFM ā€¢ Dec 3, 11:18 PM
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Secretive Capital Group Plots a Flashy Pivot to Private Markets

Capital Group succeeded in keeping a low profile for almost a century, not even posting a sign outside its sprawling Los Angeles headquarters to call attention to its presence, as it offered millions of investors an array of mutual funds branded with a different humdrum name.

Capital Group succeeded in keeping a low profile for almost a century, not even posting a sign outside its sprawling Los Angeles headquarters to call attention to its presence, as it offered millions of investors an array of mutual funds branded with a different humdrum name. But over much of the past decade, the firm looked on while rivals reinvented themselves and the rise of passive index investing and exchange-traded funds eroded its core business.
Bloomberg Markets ā€¢ Dec 3, 11:10 PM
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Campbellā€™s Soup Leak Was a Lost Opportunity

The leaked rant isnā€™t just offensive because it disparages the soup as ā€œchicken that came from a 3-D printer,ā€ Bloomberg Opinion columnist Beth Kowitt explains.

The leaked rant isnā€™t just offensive because it disparages the soup as ā€œchicken that came from a 3-D printer,ā€ Bloomberg Opinion columnist Beth Kowitt explains. (Source: Bloomberg)
Bloomberg Markets ā€¢ Dec 3, 11:05 PM
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Bessent May Be Tapped to Lead National Economic Council

President Donald Trumpā€™s aides and allies are discussing the possibility of making Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent the top White House economic adviser, in addition to his current job, should the president pick Kevin Hassett as the next chair of the Federal Reserve, according to people familiar with the matter.

President Donald Trumpā€™s aides and allies are discussing the possibility of making Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent the top White House economic adviser, in addition to his current job, should the president pick Kevin Hassett as the next chair of the Federal Reserve, according to people familiar with the matter. Joe Mathieu and Amara Omeokwe have more on "Balance of Power." (Source: Bloomberg)
Bloomberg Politics ā€¢ Dec 3, 10:51 PM
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Stocks Higher on Fed Cut Bets | Bloomberg Businessweek Daily 12/03/2025

On today's episode of Bloomberg Businessweek Daily, Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec discuss how today's ADP report adds to more evidence of a US labor market slowdown, plus earnings results from Macy's and Dollar Tree.

On today's episode of Bloomberg Businessweek Daily, Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec discuss how today's ADP report adds to more evidence of a US labor market slowdown, plus earnings results from Macy's and Dollar Tree. Bloomberg's Stuart Paul and Emily Cohn join the show to discuss. Plus, LendingClub CEO Scott Sanborn discusses the state of US consumer credit and the company's push into home improvement financing, Bloomberg's Keith Naughton discusses President Trump's plan to unwind...
Bloomberg Politics ā€¢ Dec 3, 10:38 PM
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ADP: Payrolls at US Companies Fall by Most Since 2023

US companies shed payrolls in November by the most since early 2023, adding to concerns about a more pronounced weakening in the labor market.

US companies shed payrolls in November by the most since early 2023, adding to concerns about a more pronounced weakening in the labor market. Private-sector payrolls decreased by 32,000, according to ADP Research data released Wednesday. Payrolls have now fallen four times in the last six months. The median estimate in a Bloomberg survey of economists called for a 10,000 gain. Meanwhile, consumer spending is painting a cautious picture as Macy's sees soft demand from...
Bloomberg Politics ā€¢ Dec 3, 10:33 PM
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S&P 500 Rally Wavers Near Record as Bonds Decline: Markets Wrap

A rally that put the stock market within a striking distance of its all-time highs struggled to gain a whole lot of traction ahead of next weekā€™s Federal Reserve decision.

A rally that put the stock market within a striking distance of its all-time highs struggled to gain a whole lot of traction ahead of next weekā€™s Federal Reserve decision. Bitcoin halted its rebound. Bonds fell.
Bloomberg Markets ā€¢ Dec 3, 10:27 PM
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S&P 500 Wavers on the Brink of Its All-Time Highs: Markets Wrap

A rally that put the stock market within a striking distance of its all-time highs struggled to gain a whole lot of traction ahead of next weekā€™s Federal Reserve decision.

A rally that put the stock market within a striking distance of its all-time highs struggled to gain a whole lot of traction ahead of next weekā€™s Federal Reserve decision. Bitcoin halted its rebound. Bonds fell.
Bloomberg Markets ā€¢ Dec 3, 10:27 PM