The stories of the inventors and companies that creat that creatl cover valley Silicon Valley the renaissanc renaissance r9 to 76 there was a big bang in Silicon Valley the most significant and diverse with the past 150 years writes the historian Leslie Berlin. The Venture Capital and biotechnologies the belly brought to life new Iconic Companies including apple and made the firm sequoia. They spent six years doing research with many of the Unsung Heroes behind the landmark developments that set in motion the ripple effects that change the world. Tonight she joins us to discuss their new book troublemakers Silicon Valley comingofage. This side of the stage we are pleased to present a small exhibit of artifacts bob swanson and bob taylor and we are thrilled to have several with us tonight. Will you pleaswill you please se recognized . [applause] we will sell the stories of these remarkable people and others. Leslie is the project historian at Stanford University and has been a failover
They spent six years doing research with many of the Unsung Heroes behind the landmark developments that set in motion the ripple effects that change the world. Tonight she joins us to discuss their new book troublemakers Silicon Valley comingofage. This side of the stage we are pleased to present a small exhibit of artifacts bob swanson and bob taylor and we are thrilled to have several with us tonight. Will you pleaswill you please se recognized . [applause] we will sell the stories of these remarkable people and others. Leslie is the project historian at Stanford University and has been a failover for advanced studies and Behavioral Sciences and other advisory committees at the center at the Smithsonian National museum of american history. I would like to share as is our tradition five members. 14 wild cheers chronicled the books published with upstarts prevailed in troublemakers please join me in giving a very warm welcome to Leslie Berlin. [applause] we are delighted to have you h
We do see a few clouds popping up later this afternoon north and west, just a little dynamics at play. The high pressure, the driving force of our weather, big low off the coast will keep the risk of rip currents moderate for the long island beaches. Make sure youre ready for that. 84 for the high. Less humidity. We will talk more about the changes this week holds in a bit. But right now back to the desk. Our top story this morning, state Health Inspectors back in the bronx. Mayor de blasio said the monthlong outbreak has been contained but five more buildings tested positive for the legionella bacteria bringing the total to 10. The number of people infected now stands at 108. There hasnt been a new case in five days but the risk is still out there in parts of the bronx. Ilana gold has more about this story from the melrose section of the bronx. This courthouse is one of those buildings that just tested positive for the bacteria but even more locations could be affected. So in just a f
Good afternoon, everybody. Welcome to power lunch. Nasdaq hit new highs yerlearlie today. The dow and s p 500 under pressure merck a big reason for the dows decline. Shares down about 6 shaving 20 points off the dow merck is down 13 in the past week the Number One Health care analyst will join us to take part in mercks woes. Whats working check out amazon, apple and facebook all three hitting new highs. Check out some other movers. Amd down downgrade there. The stock down 20 in a week in arising market. Lennar taking a hit on its deal to buy calatlantic soaring by contrast more than 20 , almost 22 ge just keep moving lower down 2 when you have two jets thats what happens investors getting a little nervous. Reports that the Corporate Tax rate changes would be phased in over time rather than implemented all at once. As soon as these headlines crossed the dow turned 60 to 70 points down right now. The corporate rate wouldnt get to 20 until 2022 under this proposal the report does caution
Good monday morning, welcome to squawk alley. Im Carl Quintanilla with john fortt, sara eisen at post 9 of the new york stock exchange. What a morning for tech, john. Yes, indeed broadcom confirming its takeover bid for qualcomm the cash in stock offer valued at 70 per share, or 105 billion, excluding debt. Qualcomm acknowledges receiving the offer. For more were joined by a tech analyst at William Blair and analyst at Rbc Capital Markets is on the phone. Actually, i want to start with you, amit. So, broadcoms side argues, i had a chance to have a few conversations this morning, that qualcomm hasnt traded at 70 a share since a year ago its been three years since it was at 80, so this actually represents fair value, but weve seen qualcomm under pressure now from apple on the licensing front. A year ago, and before that from china, though it was able to resolve much of that does that argument hold water in your view . Yeah. Thanks for having me, guys ill say, you know, factually they are