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- Caroline Hyde, BTech Co-Anchor, discusses Apple holding exploratory discussions with Intel and Samsung Electronics about producing main processors for its devices in the US, as a secondary option beyond Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.

-Geetha Ranganathan, Bloomberg Intelligence Analyst on US Media, recaps earnings from Paramount-Skydance. Paramount Skydance reported first-quarter sales and earnings that beat analysts’ expectations as the company moves closer to acquiring Warner Bros. Discovery.

-Paul Gulberg, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Equity Analyst, discusses Coinbase job cuts. Coinbase Global will cut around 14% of its workforce to manage costs in volatile markets and technological advances in artificial intelligence. The company plans to concentrate remaining staff around AI skills while reducing layers of management, with some teams consisting of just one person.

-Diksha Gera, Bloomberg Intelligence Global Fintech and Payments Analyst, discusses PayPal’s plans for job cuts. PayPal Holdings plans to cut around 20% of its workforce in the next two to three years to reduce costs and turn around the payments company. The company aims to realize at least $1.5 billion in savings over the next two to three years as part of its turnaround strategy under new Chief Executive Officer Enrique Lores.

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