Economists Own Words on Euro-Area GDP Contraction
Feb. 15 (Bloomberg) -- Philippe D'Arvisenet, chief global economist at BNP Paribas SA, Natacha Valla, an economist at Goldman Sachs Group Inc., and Paul Donovan, deputy head of global economics at UBS AG, discuss the prospects for the euro-area economy, which shrank 0.3 percent in the fourth quarter from the prior three months, marking the first drop since the second quarter of 2009. (Source: Bloomberg)
Peugeot Asset Sales Won't Risk Strategy, CEO Says
Feb. 15 (Bloomberg) -- PSA Peugeot Citroen Chief Executive Officer Philippe Varin talks about plans for about 1.5 billion euros ($1.98 billion) in asset sales.
He speaks with Bloomberg Television's Caroline Connan in Paris.
Greek Resolution to Support Banks, BNP CEO Says
Feb. 15 (Bloomberg) -- Jean-Laurent Bonnafe, chief executive officer of BNP Paribas SA, says the euro zone should stabilize after the Greek debt crisis reaches a resolution.
Linzie Janis and Owen Thomas report on Bloomberg Television's "Countdown." (Source: Bloomberg)
Martin Says Alibaba Asset Poses `Real Risk' for Yahoo
Feb. 14 (Bloomberg) -- Laura Martin, an analyst at Needham & Co., talks about Yahoo! Inc.'s stake in Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., Yahoo's board, and Third Point LLC's investment in the company's shares. Third Point, the hedge fund run by Daniel Loeb, added to shares of Yahoo in the fourth quarter, according to a regulatory filing today.
Martin speaks with Jon Erlichman on Bloomberg Television's "Bloomberg West." Emily Chang also speaks. (Source: Bloomberg)
Colquhoun Says EU Recession May Affect Asia Trade Flows
Feb. 15 (Bloomberg) -- Andrew Colquhoun, Hong Kong-based head of Asia-Pacific sovereigns for Fitch Ratings, talks about the outlook for the European debt crisis and its implications for Asia.
Colquhoun also discusses China's sovereign credit rating. He speaks with Rishaad Salamat on Bloomberg Television's "On the Move Asia." (Source: Bloomberg)
Kotecha Says Yen May Fall to 85 Versus Dollar This Year
Feb. 15 (Bloomberg) -- Mitul Kotecha, Credit Agricole's Hong Kong-based head of global currency strategy, talks about the yen.
Kotecha also discusses Europe's sovereign debt crisis and its implications for the euro and China's yuan. He speaks with Susan Li, Rishaad Salamat, Mia Saini, and David Ingles on Bloomberg Television's "Asia Edge." (Source: Bloomberg)
Cheng Says Xi Belongs to `Newer Generation of Leaders'
Feb. 15 (Bloomberg) -- Joseph Cheng, a professor in political science at the City University of Hong Kong, talks about Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping, his meeting in Washington with President Barack Obama and the prospects for diplomatic relations between the two countries.
Cheng speaks with Rishaad Salamat on Bloomberg Television's "On the Move Asia." (Source: Bloomberg)
Do Favors Asian Industrial, Consumer, Bank Stocks
Feb. 15 (Bloomberg) -- Khiem Do, Hong Kong-based head of multi-asset strategy at Baring Asset Management Ltd., talks about the outlook for global stocks and his investment strategy.
Do also discusses Europe's debt crisis. He speaks with Susan Li on Bloomberg Television's "First Up." (Source: Bloomberg)
Burgess Says OZ Minerals Seeking Value-Adding Assets
Feb. 15 (Bloomberg) -- Terry Burgess, chief executive officer of OZ Minerals Ltd., the third-biggest Australian copper producer by market value, talks about the company's business strategy and financial results.
OZ Minerals reported profit fell 53 percent as earnings the previous year were boosted by a one-time item. Burgess speaks from Melbourne with Rishaad Salamat on Bloomberg Television's "On the Move Asia." (Source: Bloomberg)
CFM Expects to Remain Initial Supplier to Comac's C919
Feb. 15 (Bloomberg) -- Jean-Paul Ebanga, chief executive officer of CFM International, a jet-engine joint venture between General Electric Co. and Safran SA, talks about the company's business strategy.
CFM is set to supply engines to Commercial Aircraft Corp. of China, known as Comac. Ebanga speaks with Rishaad Salamat on Bloomberg Television's "On the Move Asia." (Source: Bloomberg)
Wedbush's Pachter Says Zynga Is `Hit-Driven Business'
Feb. 14 (Bloomberg) -- Michael Pachter, a managing director at Wedbush Securities, and Arvind Bhatia, an analyst at Sterne Agee & Leach Inc., talk about Zynga Inc.'s fourth-quarter performance.
They speak with Emily Chang and Cory Johnson on Bloomberg Television's "Street Smart." (Source: Bloomberg)
McNally Says U.S.-China Ties `Increasingly Complex'
Feb. 15 (Bloomberg) -- Christopher McNally, a fellow and political economist at the East-West Center in Honolulu, talks about U.S.-China relations.
President Barack Obama yesterday told Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping that China's growing influence brings with it responsibility to work toward "balanced" trade and to recognize the aspirations of all people for greater rights. McNally speaks with Susan Li on Bloomberg Television's "First Up." (Source: Bloomberg)
Mehr Says Zoosk Is Social Network for `Romantic Life'
Feb. 14 (Bloomberg) -- Alex Mehr, co-chief executive officer of Zoosk Inc., talks about the dating site's strategy to retain users who aren't actively looking for a relationship.
He speaks with Jon Erlichman on Bloomberg Television's "Bloomberg West." Emily Chang also speaks. (Source: Bloomberg)
Compass's Su Sees Greece Leaving Euro Zone This Year
Feb. 15 (Source: Bloomberg) -- Andrew Su, chief executive officer of Compass Global Markets in Sydney, talks about the outlook for the European sovereign debt crisis and its implications for global financial markets.
He speaks with Rishaad Salamat on Bloomberg Television's "On the Move Asia." (Source: Bloomberg)
