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Donors weigh in on the D.N.C. “I will bring together labor and workers and small-business owners and entrepreneurs and American companies to create jobs,” she told the Democratic National Convention last night. The nod to corporate America comes as Democrats try to firm up relations with big business. DealBook has been hitting the phones all week to hear what donors thought of the four-day convention. A flood of donors decided to go only after Harris became the presumptive nominee.

Persons: Kamala Harris’s, ”, DealBook, Harris, Brad Karp, Paul, Weiss, Raymond McGuire, Lazard, Blair Effron, John Rogers Jr Organizations: Democratic, Convention, Chicago, Centerview Partners, Ariel Investments Locations: America

☆ Harris’ economic stance in spotlight as jobs data stirs concerns
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-02 | by ( Kayla Tausche | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

The data also points a spotlight on the economic platform of Vice President Kamala Harris, who is poised to accept the Democratic presidential nomination this month amid signs of a slowing economy. But her economic views are less defined, maintaining broad references to strengthening the middle class, even as her record investigating Wall Street and her farther-left 2019 primary campaign platform have executives and investors on edge. According to those close to Harris, advisers and administration officials, Harris’ economic views were described as “pragmatic,” “centrist,” and even “pro-business,” with a goal of leveraging private-sector friendships for better outcomes at the ground level. Personnel as policyHarris has two staffers who manage economic and domestic policy issues, and she was briefed by staff on the most recent jobs data. “He is as close to Harris and the second gentleman as almost anyone in the administration,” said an official close to Harris.

Persons: Harris, Kamala Harris, ”, Mike Pyle, Don Graves, David Turk, Wally Adeyemo, Janet Yellen, Pyle, Brian Deese, Rohini Kosoglu –, Brian Nelson, Nelson’s, Nelson, “ That’s, Jason Furman, Barack Obama, Rohit Chopra, Massachusetts Sen, Elizabeth Warren, Biden, Vermont Sen, Bernie Sanders, –, “, she’s, Tom Vilsack, Vilsack, Ray McGuire, Lazard, Blair Effron, Jamie Dimon, “ She’s, Lina Khan, Harris “, Lina Organizations: CNN, Biden, Federal Reserve, Democratic, National Security Council, National Economic Council, ”, Commerce, Energy, Consumer Financial, Bureau, Vermont, Democratic Party, White, Commerce Department, Department of Agriculture, Wall Street, Centerview Partners, JPMorgan Chase, Naval Observatory, Meta, Target, Citigroup, eBay, Federal Trade Commission Locations: Massachusetts, Columbus , Ohio, Syracuse , New York, Georgia, Central America, Columbia, California

☆ Harris' Wall Street allies strategize on private call, Rubin, Lasry, Wolf among them
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-24 | by ( Brian Schwartz | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

U.S. Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris arrives to boards Air Force Two at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, U.S. on July 24, 2024. Vice President Kamala Harris' allies on Wall Street huddled on a private Zoom call Wednesday to strategize how to defeat former President Donald Trump, according to people familiar with the matter. The call featured dozens of major financiers backing Harris, and lasted over an hour. Those who spoke to CNBC did so anonymously in order to speak freely about private matters. "We need to raise a ton of money," said someone on the call, describing the first portion of the conversation.

Persons: Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, Harris, Marc Lasry, Blair Effron, Ray McGuire, Robert Rubin, Tony Coles, Paul, Weiss, Brad Karp, Robert Wolf, Brian Mathis, Jon Henes, Joe Biden, Rufus Gifford Organizations: Democratic, Air Force, Joint Base Andrews, Avenue Capital, Centerview Partners, Lazard, C, Advisory, CNBC Locations: Maryland, U.S

Wall Street’s game theoryAs more leading Democrats say privately that President Biden should withdraw from the presidential race, some of the party’s most prominent backers on Wall Street spent the holiday weekend debating what to do next. If they favor calling for him to step back, they discussed what their next moves should be. Wall Street is taking a different approach than Hollywood. (Many are also reportedly irate at Jeffrey Katzenberg, Biden’s campaign co-chair.) And many donors want to maintain their influence within the Democratic Party.

Persons: Biden, Larry Fink, BlackRock, Robert Rubin, Jon Gray, Blackstone, Peter Orszag, Lazard, Blair Effron, Robert Wolf, Barack Obama —, DealBook, Reed Hastings, Barry Diller, Rob Reiner, Abigail Disney, Jeffrey Katzenberg Organizations: Wall, Treasury, Centerview Partners, UBS, Hollywood, Netflix, IAC, Democratic Party

☆ The U.S. economy is really becoming the envy of the world, says Centerview Partners’ Blair Effron
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-05 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailThe U.S. economy is really becoming the envy of the world, says Centerview Partners’ Blair EffronBlair Effron, Centerview Partners co-founder, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the Disney's proxy battle win, Paramount's merger discussions, state of the economy, the Fed's interest rate outlook, and more.

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☆ Watch CNBC's full interview with Centerview Partners' Blair Effron
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-09 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailWatch CNBC's full interview with Centerview Partners' Blair EffronBlair Effron, Centerview Partners co-founder, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the confidence in corporate America, the state of dealmaking in today's regulatory environment and interest rate uncertainty, the Fed's inflation fight, and more.

Persons: Blair Effron Blair Effron Organizations: Centerview Partners Locations: America, dealmaking

☆ You'll see mergers & acquisitions be much better in 2024, says Centerview Partners' Blair Effron
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-09 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailYou'll see mergers & acquisitions be much better in 2024, says Centerview Partners' Blair EffronBlair Effron, Centerview Partners co-founder, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the confidence in corporate America, the state of dealmaking in today's regulatory environment and interest rate uncertainty, the Fed's inflation fight, and more.

Persons: Centerview Partners, Blair Effron Blair Effron Organizations: Centerview Partners Locations: America, dealmaking

☆ Intrepid bankers will find Boutique Blvd jam-packed
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-19 | by ( Jeffrey Goldfarb | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

The situation complicates things for rainmakers considering their next steps in a weaker environment for mergers and acquisitions. Making the well-trod move from Wall Street to Boutique Boulevard will be much harder in 2023. The entrepreneurial spirit often hits investment bankers when times get tough, and their mega-bank employers start cutting staff or restricting access to the balance sheet. It's easy to see how the likes of Blair Effron’s Centerview, Robey Warshaw and Ken Moelis’ eponymous firm established themselves. Absent those kinds of industry-specific or geographic relationships, idle investment bankers may find themselves just spending more time with their families.

☆ The best companies next year will have a fortified balance sheet, says Centerview's Blair Effron
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-26 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailThe best companies next year will have a fortified balance sheet, says Centerview's Blair EffronBlair Effron, Centerview Partners co-founder, joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss how corporate leaders are preparing for potential economic turbulence in 2023 and navigating shareholder pressure over increasing margins.

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