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Rooney Says Hong Kong Shouldn't Ban Short Selling

Video: Rooney Says Hong Kong Shouldn't Ban Short Selling

Oct. 10 (Bloomberg) -- James Rooney, chief executive officer of Market Force Co., talks about a South Korean ban on short selling, risks of a possible similar ban for Hong Kong and Rooney's investment advice. South Korea banned equity short sales from Aug. 10 until Nov. 9. Rooney speaks with Susan Li at Bloomberg Television's "First Up." (Source: Bloomberg)
Nikko Asset's McCarthy Sees Value in H Shares

Nikko Asset's McCarthy Sees Value in H Shares

Oct. 10 (Bloomberg) -- Nikko Asset Management Co. Chief Executive Officer Timothy McCarthy, talks about the outlook for financial markets and his business strategy. McCarthy speaks with Susan Li on Bloomberg Television's "First Up." (Source: Bloomberg)
LSE's Rolet Says Russian Exchanges a `Natural Partner'

LSE's Rolet Says Russian Exchanges a `Natural Partner'

Oct. 8 (Bloomberg) -- Xavier Rolet, chief executive officer of London Stock Exchange Group Plc, talks about the outlook for partnerships with Russian bourses. Rolet spoke yesterday with Bloomberg's Caroline Connan in Moscow. (Source: Bloomberg)
Bossone Advises `Considering' Greek Debt Restructuring

Bossone Advises `Considering' Greek Debt Restructuring

Oct. 6 (Bloomberg) -- Biagio Bossone, former chairman of the central bank of the Republic of San Marino, comments on European financial markets and the Greek debt crisis. Bossone, who also advises the Independent Evaluation Office of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank's Financial and Private Sector Development vice-presidency, speaks in Rome. (This report contains excerpts of an interview. Source: Bloomberg)
Manulife's Henry Says Apple `Most Perfect' Retail Model (Video)

Manulife's Henry Says Apple `Most Perfect' Retail Model (Video)

Oct. 6 (Bloomberg) -- Sarah Henry, an analyst for Manulife Asset Management, talks about Apple Inc.'s product, retail and growth strategies. She speaks with Mark Crumpton on Bloomberg Television's "Bottom Line." (Source: Bloomberg)
Goldberg Sees `Pockets' of Value in Emerging Markets

Goldberg Sees `Pockets' of Value in Emerging Markets

Oct. 7 (Bloomberg) -- Pablo Goldberg, head of emerging-market research at HSBC Holdings Plc in New York, talks about the outlook for global markets and his investment strategy. Goldberg speaks with Susan Li in Hong Kong on Bloomberg Television's "First Up." (Source: Bloomberg)
U.S. Stocks Fall as Europe Concern Offsets Jobs Report

U.S. Stocks Fall as Europe Concern Offsets Jobs Report

Oct. 7 (Bloomberg) -- Bloomberg's Deborah Kostroun reports on the performance of the U.S. equity market today. U.S. stocks retreated, trimming a weekly advance for the Standard & Poor's 500 Index, as concern Europe's debt crisis will worsen overshadowed faster-than-forecast growth in American employment. Bloomberg's Pimm Fox also speaks. (Source: Bloomberg)
Bercuson Advises to Ignore `Sensationalism' on Groupon

Bercuson Advises to Ignore `Sensationalism' on Groupon

Oct. 7 (Bloomberg) -- Shawn Bercuson, founder and chief executive officer of Prescreen, talks about his experience establishing Groupon Inc. He talks with Emily Chang and Cory Johnson on Bloomberg Television's "Bloomberg West." (Source: Bloomberg)
Sculley Says Apple's Founder Jobs Was `Finest CEO Ever': Video

Sculley Says Apple's Founder Jobs Was `Finest CEO Ever': Video

Oct. 6 (Bloomberg) -- John Sculley, who was hired from PepsiCo Inc. to be chief executive officer of Apple Inc. in 1983, talks about his experience working with Steve Jobs and the Apple founder's legacy. He speaks with Emily Chang and Cory Johnson on Bloomberg Television's "Bloomberg West." (Source: Bloomberg)
Lazear Says Jobs Data `Better,' Not Good Enough

Lazear Says Jobs Data `Better,' Not Good Enough

Oct. 7 (Bloomberg) -- Edward Lazear, a professor at Stanford University and former economic adviser to President George W. Bush, talks about today's U.S. payrolls report. American employers added more workers in September than forecast and figures for the prior two months were revised higher, easing concern the economy is tipping into another recession. Lazear speaks with Tom Keene on Bloomberg Television's "Surveillance Midday." (Source: Bloomberg)
Apple Co-Founder Wayne Says Jobs Death a `True Tragedy'

Apple Co-Founder Wayne Says Jobs Death a `True Tragedy'

Oct. 6 (Bloomberg) -- Ron Wayne, who co-founded Apple Inc. with Steve Jobs in 1976, talks about his experience working with Jobs. He talks with Emily Chang on Bloomberg Television's "Bloomberg West." (Source: Bloomberg)
Boyden's Branthover Sees `Selective' Hiring in U.S.

Boyden's Branthover Sees `Selective' Hiring in U.S.

Oct. 7 (Bloomberg) -- Jeanne Branthover, managing director at Boyden Global Executive Search, Albert Angrisani, chief executive officer of Angrisani Turnarounds LLC, and Krishna Memani, director of fixed income at Oppenheimer Funds Inc., talk about the U.S. economy and labor market. They speak with Pimm Fox on Bloomberg Television's "Taking Stock." (Source: Bloomberg)
Herrmann Says Recession Odds Near 30%, Tied to Europe

Herrmann Says Recession Odds Near 30%, Tied to Europe

Oct. 7 (Bloomberg) -- John Herrmann, senior fixed-income strategist at State Street Global Markets, talks about the September U.S. employment report and prospects for the economy. U.S. payrolls rose by 103,000 after a 57,000 gain in August, the Labor Department said. Herrmann speaks with Lisa Murphy on Bloomberg Television's "Street Smart." (Source: Bloomberg)
Swonk Says U.S. Jobs Report Doesn't End Recession Risk

Swonk Says U.S. Jobs Report Doesn't End Recession Risk

Oct. 7 (Bloomberg) -- Diane Swonk, chief economist at Mesirow Financial Holdings Inc., talks about the September U.S. employment report and the outlook for the economy and Federal Reserve monetary policy. U.S. payrolls rose by 103,000 after a 57,000 gain in August, the Labor Department said today. Swonk speaks with Scarlet Fu on Bloomberg Television's "InBusiness With Margaret Brennan." (Source: Bloomberg)
Goldman's Buchanan Expects `Mild' Recession in Europe

Goldman's Buchanan Expects `Mild' Recession in Europe

Oct. 7 (Bloomberg) -- Michael Buchanan, an economist at Goldman Sachs Group Inc. in Hong Kong, talks about the outlook for the global economy. Buchanan speaks with Susan Li, Zeb Eckert, Rishaad Salamat and John Dawson on Bloomberg Television's "Asia Edge." (Source: Bloomberg)
Budget Woes Lead States to End Film-Tax Incentives (Video)

Budget Woes Lead States to End Film-Tax Incentives (Video)

Oct. 7 (Bloomberg) -- After a decade of competition between states to lure film-makers, budget-strapped states are now backing away from film-tax incentives. Last month New Jersey Governor Chris Christie blocked a $420,000 credit for MTV's reality show "Jersey Shore." Megan Hughes reports on "InBusiness with Margaret Brennan." Bloomberg's Scarlet Fu also speaks. (Source: Bloomberg)

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