Bloomberg Intelligence
Coverage of Bloomberg Intelligence in the Nexus archive.
- Why MercadoLibre’s Future Now Rests on Its Bank, Not Its Store
MercadoLibre's future is increasingly tied to its fintech arm Mercado Pago rather than its online store. Analysts project Mercado Pago's revenue to grow over 30% in 2026 and nearly 40% in 2027, with 82.9 million monthly users and a $14.6 billion credit book as of Q1.
- Fed Chair Warsh Faces Challenging Debut
New Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh will hold his first press conference amid inflation and uncertainty over interest rates. Bloomberg Intelligence's Ira Jersey discusses the Fed's division and Warsh's potential actions on Bloomberg This Weekend.
- Diller Bids For Rest of MGM Resorts After Overhauling IAC
Barry Diller has made an offer to acquire the remaining portion of MGM Resorts International he does not already own, following his overhaul of IAC. This move is described as the latest pivot for the billionaire media mogul.
- Bitcoin Price Crashes to $67,000 Range, Down 13% in a Week Amid ETF Outflows and Market Fears
Bitcoin price fell below $68,000, its lowest since early April, driven by ETF outflows, Strategy’s Bitcoin sale, and Mt. Gox’s on-chain movements. Strategy sold 32 Bitcoin to fund dividends, while U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $3.45 billion in withdrawals over 11 sessions. Mt. Gox transferred $739 million in Bitcoin, raising market anxiety.
- Quant Model Shows Rally in Stocks Is Approaching ‘Manic’ Level
A quantitative model by Bloomberg Intelligence indicates that the rally in stocks is nearing a 'manic' level. This suggests a potentially unsustainable surge in stock prices. The model's findings imply a need for caution in the current market.
- Capital One Boosts Provision for Bad Loans, Misses Estimates
Capital One increased provisions for bad loans and missed financial estimates. The company faces regulatory fines and lawsuits exceeding $200 million due to a July 2023 data breach, according to Bloomberg Intelligence.
- Gold Advances as Traders Weigh Fragile Iran Ceasefire
Gold prices rose for the third consecutive day as traders assessed the potential for a diplomatic resolution to the Iran conflict. Ongoing tensions, however, pose a risk to the fragile ceasefire efforts. The analysis was featured on Bloomberg Markets with insights from Bloomberg Intelligence's Grant Sporre and Caroline Hyde.