The Bloomberg 50 - December 9, 2019 Issue

December 9, 2019 Issue

Remarks

Remarks

Key Election Task for U.K. Tories: Tame Boris Johnson

By Tim Ross

Key Election Task for U.K. Tories: Tame Boris Johnson

Europe’s Last Soviet Economy Approaches Its ‘Hour of Reckoning’

By Marc Champion and Aliaksandr Kudrytski

Europe’s Last Soviet Economy Approaches Its ‘Hour of Reckoning’

Business

Business

Older Women Are the Beauty Industry’s Next Potential Gold Mine

By Lisa Du

Older Women Are the Beauty Industry’s Next Potential Gold Mine

Chanel Rejects the ‘Fashion Watch’ as It Takes Aim at Rolex

By Robert Williams and Corinne Gretler

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Customs Brokers Are Cheering on Brexit

By Joe Mayes

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Technology

Technology

Amazon Turns to Cloud Hardware to Outrun Microsoft and Google

By Matt Day

Amazon Turns to Cloud Hardware to Outrun Microsoft and Google

A Greener Take on the Smartphone Is Coming to Europe’s Biggest Carrier

By Stefan Nicola

A Greener Take on the Smartphone Is Coming to Europe’s Biggest Carrier

Finance

Finance

Soros CIO Puts Conservative Stamp on Fund Built With Bold Bets

By Katherine Burton and Katia Porzecanski

Soros CIO Puts Conservative Stamp on Fund Built With Bold Bets

CEOs Goose Their Pay With Buybacks

By Peter Coy

CEOs Goose Their Pay With Buybacks

Google and Walmart Push India’s Billionaires Out of Mobile Payments

By Suvashree Ghosh and Anto Antony

Google and Walmart Push India’s Billionaires Out of Mobile Payments

The Billionaire Hedge Fund Manager With Quantum Ambitions

By Nishant Kumar

The Billionaire Hedge Fund Manager With Quantum Ambitions

Economics

Economics

The Kremlin Dismisses Climate Change as the World Heats Up

By Natasha Doff

The Kremlin Dismisses Climate Change as the World Heats Up

Is This Free College Program a Model for the Nation?

By Reade Pickert

Is This Free College Program a Model for the Nation?

Politics

Politics

Israel’s Lost Year

By Ivan Levingston

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When Shelters Are Full, Sleeping Outside Can Be the Only Option

By Esmé E Deprez and Noah Buhayar

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The Left’s Plan to Slip Vote-Swaying News Into Facebook Feeds

By Joshua Green

The Left’s Plan to Slip Vote-Swaying News Into Facebook Feeds

Florida Cracks Down on Violent Crime at Strip Mall Casinos

By Felix Gillette

Florida Cracks Down on Violent Crime at Strip Mall Casinos

Jeremy Corbyn Bets Everything on a Plan to Rewire the U.K. Economy

By Edward Robinson

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The Bloomberg 50

The Bloomberg 50

The Bloomberg 50: The People Who Defined Global Business in 2019

By Bloomberg News

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Lil Nas X, Country Music’s Renegade Rapper

By Devin Leonard

Lil Nas X, Country Music’s Renegade Rapper

Stephanie Kelton, Modern Monetary Theory Evangelist

By Peter Coy

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Jacinda Ardern, New Zealand’s Liberal Torchbearer

By Matthew Brockett

Jacinda Ardern, New Zealand’s Liberal Torchbearer

Boris Jordan, America’s Pot King

By Craig Giammona

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Zoom’s Eric Yuan, the CEO Who Made Videoconferencing Bearable

By Shira Ovide

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Shari Redstone, Winner of the CBS-Viacom Merger

By Christopher Palmeri

Shari Redstone, Winner of the CBS-Viacom Merger

Ankiti Bose, Southeast Asia’s Tech Sensation

By Yoolim Lee

Ankiti Bose, Southeast Asia’s Tech Sensation

Ethan Brown, Beyond Meat CEO and Fake Meat’s Real Winner

By Kate Krader and Deena Shanker

Ethan Brown, Beyond Meat CEO and Fake Meat’s Real Winner

Greta Thunberg, Climate Change’s Most Vocal Protester

By Claire Suddath

Greta Thunberg, Climate Change’s Most Vocal Protester

Zhang Yong & Shu Ping, Hot Pot’s First Family

By Venus Feng

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The Documentarians Exposing Poland’s Catholic Church

By Wojciech Moskwa

The Documentarians Exposing Poland’s Catholic Church

Gabriela Cámara, AMLO’s Top Chef

By Kate Krader

Gabriela Cámara, AMLO’s Top Chef

Ritesh Agarwal, the Amazingly Ambitious Hotelier

By Saritha Rai

Ritesh Agarwal, the Amazingly Ambitious Hotelier

The U.S. Women’s National Team, World Cup Champions

By Claire Suddath

The U.S. Women’s National Team, World Cup Champions

Lisa Su, AMD’s David to Intel’s Goliath

By Ian King

Lisa Su, AMD’s David to Intel’s Goliath

James Mwangi, the Banker Who Has Big Plans for Africa

By David Malingha

James Mwangi, the Banker Who Has Big Plans for Africa

Jon Stewart, a Comedian With a Cause

By Joshua Green

Jon Stewart, a Comedian With a Cause

Rihanna, No Introduction Needed

By Rebecca Greenfield

Rihanna, No Introduction Needed

Jeff Zucker, Trump’s Cable News Nemesis

By Felix Gillette

Jeff Zucker, Trump’s Cable News Nemesis

Alex Blumberg and Matt Lieber, Spotify’s Podcasting Impresarios

By Lucas Shaw

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Ekrem Imamoglu, Istanbul’s Oppo-Party Mayor

By Cagan Koc

Ekrem Imamoglu, Istanbul’s Oppo-Party Mayor

Michael Kharitonov and Jon McAuliffe, the Killer Quants

By Melissa Karsh

Michael Kharitonov and Jon McAuliffe, the Killer Quants

Vicki Hollub, Big Oil’s Big Dealmaker

By Kevin Crowley

Vicki Hollub, Big Oil’s Big Dealmaker

David Marcus, Facebook’s Libra Defender

By Kurt Wagner

David Marcus, Facebook’s Libra Defender

Phoebe Waller-Bridge, the Force Behind Fleabag and Killing Eve

By Lucas Shaw

Phoebe Waller-Bridge, the Force Behind Fleabag and Killing Eve

Ann Sarnoff, Warner Bros.’ First Female CEO

By Gerry Smith

Ann Sarnoff, Warner Bros.’ First Female CEO

Sabine Weyand, the EU’s New Trade Czar

By Ian Wishart

Sabine Weyand, the EU’s New Trade Czar

Tobias Lütke, Canada’s Tech Scene Savior

By Jacqueline Thorpe

Tobias Lütke, Canada’s Tech Scene Savior

David Simon, Hollywood’s Foul-Mouthed Antagonist Fighting for Better Pay

By Lucas Shaw

David Simon, Hollywood’s Foul-Mouthed Antagonist Fighting for Better Pay

Emma Walmsley, Pharma’s Blockbuster Hunter

By James Paton

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Stacey Abrams, Leader in the Fight Against Voter Suppression

By Claire Suddath

Stacey Abrams, Leader in the Fight Against Voter Suppression

Bruce Flatt, the Accountant on a Spending Spree

By Scott Deveau

Bruce Flatt, the Accountant on a Spending Spree

The Astronomers Who Shed Light on Black Holes

By Claire Suddath

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Gita Gopinath, the World’s New Economic Growth Genius

By Peter Coy

Gita Gopinath, the World’s New Economic Growth Genius

Mortimer ‘Tim’ Buckley, Vanguard’s Visionary

By John Gittelsohn

Mortimer ‘Tim’ Buckley, Vanguard’s Visionary

Kevin Feige, the Superhero Marvel Needed

By Christopher Palmeri

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Simone Biles, the Greatest Gymnast Ever

By Claire Suddath

Simone Biles, the Greatest Gymnast Ever

Doug McMillon, Walmart’s CEO With a Conscience

By Matthew Boyle

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Kevin Mayer, Bob Iger’s Right-Hand Man at Disney

By Christopher Palmeri

Kevin Mayer, Bob Iger’s Right-Hand Man at Disney

Brian Niccol, the CEO Who Got Chipotle Sizzling Again

By Craig Giammona

Brian Niccol, the CEO Who Got Chipotle Sizzling Again

Popeyes Chicken Sandwich, Internet Superstar

By Claire Suddath

Popeyes Chicken Sandwich, Internet Superstar

Hong Kong Protesters, the Frontline Fighters

By Iain Marlow and Josie Wong

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Mette Frederiksen, Denmark’s Anti-Anti-Immigration Leader

By Tasneem Brogger

Mette Frederiksen, Denmark’s Anti-Anti-Immigration Leader

Ramon Ang, the Magnate Remaking the Philippines

By Cecilia Yap

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Bhushan Kumar, the Bollywood Boss Behind YouTube’s Top Channel

By Ari Altstedter

Bhushan Kumar, the Bollywood Boss Behind YouTube’s Top Channel

Kylie Jenner, Youngest Self-Made Billionaire on Earth

By Sophie Alexander

Kylie Jenner, Youngest Self-Made Billionaire on Earth

Brian Donnelly, Unexpected Art World Superstar

By James Tarmy

Brian Donnelly, Unexpected Art World Superstar

The Brains Behind Rappi, Latin America’s Super App

By Ezra Fieser

The Brains Behind Rappi, Latin America’s Super App

Robert Smith, Slayer of Student Debt at Morehouse College

By Dimitra Kessenides

Robert Smith, Slayer of Student Debt at Morehouse College

Joey Levin, Online Dating Guru

By Erik Schatzker

Joey Levin, Online Dating Guru