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  • Tim Cook and Apple’s China Relationship
    on April 21, 2026 at 9:17 am

    After decades of building Apple’s global empire, Tim Cook is passing the torch to John Ternus. We dive into Cook’s unique legacy in China and the "great shoes" the next leader will have to fill. (Source: Bloomberg)

  • Russia’s Grip on Bulgaria Will Test New Leader’s Anti-Graft Push
    by Slav Okov on April 21, 2026 at 9:16 am

    Bulgaria’s political and economic ties to Russia pose the biggest risk to Prime Minister-elect Rumen Radev’s plan to fight corruption.

  • Orcel Says UniCredit Will 'Pause' Commerzbank Pursuit If No Control Reached
    on April 21, 2026 at 9:06 am

    UniCredit CEO Andrea Orcel said he’ll put his yearslong effort to buy Commerzbank on hold if his takeover bid fails to win him control over the lender. “If we do not reach control, we will take a pause, and we will focus on other topics that we have internally,” Orcel said on Bloomberg Television. (Source: Bloomberg)

  • In Full: UniCredit CEO Orcel on His Pursuit of Commerzbank
    on April 21, 2026 at 9:01 am

    UniCredit CEO Andrea Orcel discusses the status of the lender's bid to buy Commerzbank. The Italian bank is already the largest investor in Commerzbank and currently owns just under 30% in it. Orcel has been trying to buy the German rival for over 18 months, but Commerzbank’s leadership has consistently rebuffed the approach. Orcel speaks on Bloomberg Television. (Source: Bloomberg)

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  • TikTok Makes Americans Want Chinese EVs They Can’t Have
    on April 21, 2026 at 9:00 am

    Chinese brands are winning over American consumers on social media, undermining US efforts to keep them out.

  • Americans Crave Low-Cost Chinese EVs
    on April 21, 2026 at 8:30 am

    Although Chinese car brands are virtually nonexistent on US roads, that hasn’t kept them from breaking through online, showing inflation-weary Americans what they’re missing. (Source: Bloomberg)

  • Apple CEO Tim Cook’s 15-Year Legacy by the Numbers
    by Vlad Savov on April 21, 2026 at 7:44 am

    Fifteen years after succeeding Steve Jobs, Tim Cook is handing over the top leadership position at Apple Inc. to hardware specialist John Ternus. The outgoing chief executive officer, who’ll stay on as executive chairman, built up an unprecedented record of success over his tenure. Here are some of the numerical highlights.

  • Horizons Middle East & Africa 4/21/2026
    on April 21, 2026 at 7:37 am

    Horizons Middle East & Africa is your daily spotlight on one of the world's fastest-growing regions. Live from Dubai, we bring you the latest global markets and analysis, plus news-making interviews, with a special focus on MEA. All that and more, as you head to the office in the Gulf, pause for lunch in Hong Kong, or start your day in London or Johannesburg. (Source: Bloomberg)

  • Mistral AI Sees Global Demand for Custom AI
    on April 21, 2026 at 6:52 am

    Mistral AI's Chief Revenue Officer, Marjorie Janiewicz says the French AI startup remains "very committed" to the United States and that the company is experiencing global momentum. Janiewicz says Mistral AI has evolved to become a full-stack company whose advantage lies in customizing AI for enterprise workflows. She says revenue is being driven by large global clients deploying tailored models across industries. In an interview with Bloomberg's Francine Lacqua, Janiewicz also said that companies have been asking Mistral AI to customize models specifically targeted at cyber security. (Source: Bloomberg)