Whirlpool Corp CEO Marc Bitzer discusses earnings and seeing soft discretionary purchases from shoppers but a strong replacement business. Mattel CEO Ynon Kreiz talks about earnings and the impact of the Barbie movie on sales. Bloomberg Businessweek Editor Joel Weber and Pat Regnier, Editor of Bloomberg Markets Magazine, provide the details of Pat's Businessweek story Bankman-Fried Takes Stand in Reminder of Crypto’s Epic Fall.
Hosts: Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. Producer: Paul Brennan. 

Whirlpool Corp CEO Marc Bitzer discusses earnings and seeing soft discretionary purchases from shoppers but a strong replacement business. Mattel CEO Ynon Kreiz talks about earnings and the impact of the Barbie movie on sales. Bloomberg Businessweek Editor Joel Weber and Pat Regnier, Editor of Bloomberg Markets Magazine, provide the details of Pat's Businessweek story Bankman-Fried Takes Stand in Reminder of Crypto’s Epic Fall. Hosts: Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. Producer: Paul Brennan.

Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec bring you reporting from the magazine that helps global leaders stay ahead, plus insight on the people, companies and trends shaping today's complex economy.  Watch us LIVE on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF.

Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec bring you reporting from the magazine that helps global leaders stay ahead, plus insight on the people, companies and trends shaping today's complex economy.&nbsp; Watch us LIVE on YouTube: <a href="http://bit.ly/3vTiACF">http://bit.ly/3vTiACF</a>.

Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec bring together the latest news from the world of business and finance and the interesting stories of global technology, politics, economics and more by harnessing the power of Bloomberg Businessweek reporters and editors.

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Whirlpool and Mattel CEOs Share Insights on the Consumer

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Netflix Inc. delivered fourth-quarter results that largely beat Wall Street estimates but issued a cautious forecast for the months ahead, citing higher program spending and the cost of closing its deal with Warner Bros. Discovery Inc.

The streaming leader said Tuesday it plans to increase spending on films and TV shows by 10% in 2026 while forging ahead with plans to buy the studio and streaming business of Warner Bros., a deal that would unite two of the world’s largest entertainment companies. Netflix spent about $18 billion on programming last year, with subscribers growing almost 8% to top 325 million
For the current quarter, Netflix forecasts earnings of 76 cents a share, below Wall Street estimates of 82 cents. Sales will be $12.2 billion, in line with estimates. Closing the Warner Bros. deal will add $275 million in costs for this year, on top of the $60 million spent through year end. Netflix will pause share buybacks to accumulate cash for the acquisition, according to its quarterly letter to shareholders.

Today's show features:
Eric Clark, Chief Investment Officer at Accuvest Global Advisors, reacts to Netflix’s latest results and discusses how to invest in the streaming giant
Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Media Analyst Geetha Ranganathan breaks down quarterly earnings from Netflix
Bob Michele, Chief Investment Officer and Head of the Global Fixed Income, Currency & Commodities (GFICC) group for JPMorgan Asset Management on the fixed income market, the Federal Reserve’s next move
Joanna Gallegos, Co-Founder of BondBloxx, on the corporate credit outlook as earnings season kicks into high gear

Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: <a href="http://bit.ly/3vTiACF">http://bit.ly/3vTiACF</a>. Netflix Inc. delivered fourth-quarter results that largely beat Wall Street estimates but issued a cautious forecast for the months ahead, citing higher program spending and the cost of closing its deal with Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. The streaming leader said Tuesday it plans to increase spending on films and TV shows by 10% in 2026 while forging ahead with plans to buy the studio and streaming business of Warner Bros., a deal that would unite two of the world&rsquo;s largest entertainment companies. Netflix spent about $18 billion on programming last year, with subscribers growing almost 8% to top 325 million For the current quarter, Netflix forecasts earnings of 76 cents a share, below Wall Street estimates of 82 cents. Sales will be $12.2 billion, in line with estimates. Closing the Warner Bros. deal will add $275 million in costs for this year, on top of the $60 million spent through year end. Netflix will pause share buybacks to accumulate cash for the acquisition, according to its quarterly letter to shareholders. Today's show features:
<ul>
<li>Eric Clark, Chief Investment Officer at Accuvest Global Advisors, reacts to Netflix&rsquo;s latest results and discusses how to invest in the streaming giant</li>
<li>Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Media Analyst Geetha Ranganathan breaks down quarterly earnings from Netflix</li>
<li>Bob Michele, Chief Investment Officer and Head of the Global Fixed Income, Currency &amp; Commodities (GFICC) group for JPMorgan Asset Management on the fixed income market, the Federal Reserve&rsquo;s next move</li>
<li>Joanna Gallegos, Co-Founder of BondBloxx, on the corporate credit outlook as earnings season kicks into high gear</li>
</ul>

Netflix to Boost Program Spending in 2026, Crimping Profit 

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FullSpeed Automotive is among the largest franchisors and operators of automotive aftermarket repair facilities in the United States. It is home to flagship brands such as Grease Monkey, SpeeDee Oil Change & Auto Service, and Kwik Kar. FullSpeed brands offer oil changes, tire sales and rotations, brake services, car washes, and other ancillary services through multiple brand formats that target several desirable segments of the service market. The company's geographic footprint includes more than 900 franchised and company-owned locations.

 
Brian Maciak was announced as the company’s new CEO in November of 2025. He discusses the health of the $500 billion aftermarket services industry and what the broader economic outlook means for his customer base. Brian speaks with Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec on Bloomberg Businessweek Daily.

FullSpeed Automotive is among the largest franchisors and operators of automotive aftermarket repair facilities in the United States. It is home to flagship brands such as Grease Monkey, SpeeDee Oil Change &amp; Auto Service, and Kwik Kar. FullSpeed brands offer oil changes, tire sales and rotations, brake services, car washes, and other ancillary services through multiple brand formats that target several desirable segments of the service market. The company's geographic footprint includes more than 900 franchised and company-owned locations.
&nbsp; Brian Maciak was announced as the company&rsquo;s new CEO in November of 2025. He discusses the health of the $500 billion aftermarket services industry and what the broader economic outlook means for his customer base. Brian speaks with Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec on Bloomberg Businessweek Daily.

The US Auto Business Through the Aftermarket's Eyes

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In a piece written for Bloomberg Businessweek magazine, Daron Acemoglu, Institute Professor of MIT's Department of Economics, muses on whether there is a way to better understand the mind and methodology of US President Donald Trump. Acemoglu writes that "most of the (Trump) administration’s actions — the questionable crypto dealings, the appointment of unqualified allies to high-level positions, the unconstitutional deportations and National Guard deployments, the ouster of a Latin American head of state — have a logic. They’re all attempts to expand executive power, steps toward a type of imperial presidency."

The 2024 winner of the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences details his assessment and whether the expansion of Trump's executive powers will ultimately lead to a fundamental change in American politics. Professor Acemoglu speaks with Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec on Bloomberg Businessweek Daily.

In a piece written for Bloomberg Businessweek magazine, Daron Acemoglu, Institute Professor of MIT's Department of Economics, muses on whether there is a way to better understand the mind and methodology of US President Donald Trump. Acemoglu writes that "most of the (Trump) administration&rsquo;s actions &mdash; the questionable crypto dealings, the appointment of unqualified allies to high-level positions, the unconstitutional deportations and National Guard deployments, the ouster of a Latin American head of state &mdash; have a logic. They&rsquo;re all attempts to expand executive power, steps toward a type of imperial presidency."
The 2024 winner of the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences details his assessment and whether the expansion of Trump's executive powers will ultimately lead to a fundamental change in American politics. Professor Acemoglu speaks with Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec on Bloomberg Businessweek Daily.

Nobel Prize-Winning Economist Offers a Unified Theory of Trump

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Whirlpool and Mattel CEOs Share Insights on the Consumer

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