President trump talking about trade gave us an insight into the u. S. And china in terms of negotiations. A lot of focus is on what is happening in hong kong with heightened tensions playing their part in a selloff. The u. S. 10 year yield is at 1. 1010. Eurodollar at coming up, we speak to a bank chief executive a little bit later on. Lets get straight to bloomberg first word news here in london. 3g capital is said to have submitted a bid for an elevator business. That comes as a surprise with 3g having made a name for itself buying food giants. They understand the elevator unit could fetch more than 15 billion euros. They are still debating a minority or majority stake. Hong kong has announced a suspension of all schools in the city. This as the security chief warns of unthinkable consequences if violence continues. Early commuters packed on to the first trains amidst calls to impede rushhour traffic. The International Energy agency says Global Oil Demand will likely plateau around t
We will have details. Return of the mac. Apple introduces its 16 inch macbook pro. Well break its function and design. First, to our top story, its disney. T they signed up 10 million customers in one day of launching their new streaming video platform. Disney plus just became available yesterday in the u. S. And canada. The strong initial interest could lead disney to hit its target at 60 million to 90 Million Worldwide subscribers for its new Service Two Years ahead of the original 2024 goal. To discuss, we are joined by chris palmeri. With the stock trading at a record high, how much more was 10 million than what we expected . Chris a lot more. Hbs now, cbs all access, espn plus, the World Wrestling network, a lot of these guys have been in business for a few years and none of them have hit 10 million. Disney did it in a day. Its an incredible feat. Thats why you are seeing a record high. Going back to 1974, this is peak disney. Taylor we could say that all the technical glitches ye
President trumps criticism . Yesterday the president called for lower Interest Rates just like our foreign competitors. Event that far from now the market opens, interesting on the day impeachment hearings to start, stock prices are out at record highs in the dow jones will be down about 80 points. Closed unchang. Statistically unlikely, but it happened and s p 500 down about a, nasdaq down about 20, no serious selloff at the opening bell a halfhour for now and then there is this, extraordinary scenes from hong kong overnight. Battles on the streets. The city, paralyzed the Central Business district shut down. Schools closed. Its open warfare, a revolt against beijing, serious stuff. You are about to see a important day. We will find out if the democrats really can convince voters that President Trump should be thrown out of office and we will find out if the economy can keep growing in the stock market keep rallying. Varney co. Is about to begin. Stuart moments ago we set it, its open
Of trade, the nasdaq down by five points. So there you go. Welcome to after the bell i should say, im connell mcshane. Melissa im melissa francis. Here is what is new at this hour President Trump at the United Nations Holding Meetings with several World Leaders today, including one with the president of egypt of the president defending private talks with the ukrainian president about joe biden as tensions with iran continue to escalate. Well bring all the breaking headlines from President Trump at this hour. Four months of demonstrations in hong kong as the city is on edge ahead of chinas 7 this anniversary celebrations. Well later this hour speak to one of the organizers of the protests fresh off her meetings with lawmakers in d. C. On the movement and what demands need to be met. Apples commitment to manufacturing. Details of the tech giant latest investment in america. Connell fox team coverage. A lot going on. Jackie deangelis on the floor at the new york stock exchange. Blake burm
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