Transformers john frazier figured out how to flip cards pray we will bring you a closer look at the technology that he has developed. Microsoft chairman John Thompson is speaking exclusively to Bloomberg Television about the future of the company. Cory johnson joins me now in the studio. You know him from covering him over the years. Is the chairman of microsoft and took over for bill gates. I think the role of John Thompson at microsoft cannot be overstated. They clearly made some really big nonmicrosoft like decisions at the board level not least of all making the decision about a Senior Leadership change. John thompson was the guy directing the board to make the decision that put pressure on Steve Ballmer and will force him out even though he is one of the largest shareholders and one of the original microsoft guys. Clearly, John Thompson had a big role in being successor. How involved was he in nadella to be the ceo . He was part of the process. We saw is that anytime a name came u
Business report for tuesday, october 15th. High drama in d. C. And the fallout is already being felt. The house of representatives has a new plan to open the government and extend the countrys debt limit. The senate says it will wait and see, and while this is going on, Ratings Agency fich put the United States triple a Credit Rating on negative watch. That means the sterling rating is under review for a possible downgrade. John harwood joins us with the latest on negotiations from congress, john, where do things stand now . A day. Its a crazy day. We thought we had a house senate, a democratic republican agreement for the senate, the solution, pass the senate, go to the house. The caucus had a meeting and headliners told john boehner they want a different plan on the floor. They plan to vote on it later tonight but its not at all clear that will pass. Some of the outside organizations are urging no votes, and if that collapses, then were back to reed and mcconnell and well see whether
Business report for tuesday, october 15th. High drama in d. C. And the fallout is already being felt. The house of representatives has a new plan to open the government and extend the countrys debt limit. The senate says it will wait and see, and while this is going on, Ratings Agency fich put the United States triple a Credit Rating on negative watch. That means the sterling rating is under review for a possible downgrade. John harwood joins us with the latest on negotiations from congress, john, where do things stand now . A day. Its a crazy day. We thought we had a house senate, a democratic republican agreement for the senate, the solution, pass the senate, go to the house. The caucus had a meeting and headliners told john boehner they want a different plan on the floor. They plan to vote on it later tonight but its not at all clear that will pass. Some of the outside organizations are urging no votes, and if that collapses, then were back to reed and mcconnell and well see whether
What should you watch as the biggest names in Technology Begin releasing Quarterly Report cards. That and more for nightly Business Report for tuesday, october 15th. High drama in d. C. And the fallout is already being felt. The house of representatives has a new plan to open the government and extend the countrys debt limit. The senate says it will wait and see, and while this is going on, Ratings Agency fich put the United States triple a Credit Rating on negative watch. That means the sterling rating is under review for a possible downgrade. John harwood joins us with the latest on negotiations from congress, john, where do things stand now . A day. Its a crazy day. We thought we had a house senate, a democratic republican agreement for the senate, the solution, pass the senate, go to the house. The caucus had a meeting and headliners told john boehner they want a different plan on the floor. They plan to vote on it later tonight but its not at all clear that will pass. Some of the
The coolest award you have never heard of is just in time for the oscars. Were going to kick it off with what everyone is talking about. Big news overseas, we are starting with japan. Formally the Largest Bitcoin Exchange has filed for bankruptcy in japan. They lost 3 4 of a million that bitcoins belonged to users. That is real money. The ceo of the exchange apologized. Here it is in the raw. [camera clicks] [speaking japanese] i am deeply sorry. There was a weak area the system. As a result, we lost bitcoins. I am deeply sorry i have caused trouble for everyone. That is the ceo apologizing for the bitcoin exchanges collapse. He has not been a popular man. This is video of him earlier this week trying to enter the mt. Gox headquarters. They have been holding a sit in outside the building demanding with a sign, where is our money . He lost hundreds of Million Dollars reportedly to hacker thieves. That led him to halt withdrawals on february 7. This is a serious disaster. It appears to b