Craig Gordon, Bloomberg News Washington Bureau Chief, discusses President Trump saying that Iran allegedly attacked an oil tanker in the Persian Gulf, that “it doesn’t matter” if Chinese President Xi Jinping agrees to meet with him later this month, and slamming Fed Chairman Jay Powell. Bloomberg Businessweek Editor Joel Weber and Bloomberg News Investment Banking Reporter Sonali Basak talk about why banks that underwrite and advise on IPOs fear companies like Slack opting for a direct listing. Scott Kupor, Managing Partner at Andreessen Horowitz, discusses his book "Secrets of Sand Hill Road" about demystifying the world of venture capital deals. Bill Phelan CEO at PayNet, breaks down the impact of trade tariffs on U.S. small businesses
Hosts: Carol Massar and Jason Kelly. Producer: Paul Brennan

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