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TechCheck

Where Silicon Valley meets Wall Street, TechCheck dives deep into stocks, trades, trends and opportunities focused on new technologies while highlighting news from mega-cap heavyweights, social media darlings, streaming giants, growth software and red-hot disruptors. Everyday TechCheck delivers investors what they need to know with compelling in-depth reporting and analysis from investors, analysts and leaders in the industry.
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HP Announces Layoffs, Diving into Apple’s Holiday Demand & Klarna CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski Shares Black Friday Outlook 11/23/22

Our anchors begin today’s show with CNBC’s Dom Chu breaking down the market impact of layoffs, guidance cuts and negative sentiment across tech. Then, Wall Street Journal Senior Personal Technology Columnist Joanna Stern discusses the potential for a consumer slowdown affecting PC sales, and CNBC’s Eunice Yoon reports on protests at one of electronics manufacturer Foxconn’s plants in China. Next, CNBC’s Eamon Javers shares headlines from the first day of FTX’s bankruptcy hearing in Delaware, and...

Nov 23, 202243 min

FTX Makes First Appearance in Bankruptcy Court, Chainalysis CEO Michael Gronager on Crypto Turbulence & New Disney CEO Bob Iger Announces Restructuring Plans 11/22/22

Our anchors begin today’s show with CNBC’s Eamon Javers reporting on FTX’s first-ever appearance in bankruptcy court. Then, Baird analyst Will Power and Mighty Capital Founding Managing Partner SC Moatti join with their outlook for the software sector, and blockchain data platform Chainalysis CEO Michael Gronager joins to discuss FTX’s collapse. Next, we take a deep dive into the return of Disney CEO Bob Iger with our Julia Boorstin and Cowen analyst Doug Creutz, and CNBC’s Kristina Partsinevelo...

Nov 22, 202244 min

Bob Iger Returns as Disney CEO, Checking Consumer Demand Ahead of Black Friday & A Deep Dive into China Tech 11/21/22

Our anchors begin today’s show covering Bob Iger’s return as CEO of Disney with Julia Boorstin and New York Magazine Editor-At-Large and “Pivot” podcast host Kara Swisher. Next, Morgan Stanley analyst Erik Woodring shares his outlook for hardware demand heading into Black Friday. Then, we circle back to Disney’s leadership change with CNBC’s Dom Chu and Big Technology newsletter author Alex Kantrowitz, and CNBC’s Kate Rooney joins after sitting down with FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried on the cryp...

Nov 21, 202243 min

Palo Alto Networks Surges on Earnings Beat, Incoming Kraken CEO Dave Ripley on Crypto Turbulence & Covering the Upcoming Sentencing of Elizabeth Holmes 11/18/22

Our anchors begin today’s show with Cohesity CEO Sanjay Poonen discussing cybersecurity demand after Palo Alto Networks beat the Street in its latest earnings. Then, Wedgewood Partners CIO David Rolfe offers his bull case for Taiwan Semiconductor, and incoming Kraken CEO Dave Ripley offers an inside look at the crypto exchange as turmoil continues to overtake the digital currency landscape. Next, Bernstein analyst Mark Shmulik weighs in on calls for layoffs at Alphabet, and CNBC’s Kristina Parts...

Nov 18, 202243 min

Breaking Down Nvidia’s Q3 Earnings, Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky on Travel Demand & Sonos CEO Patrick Spence on Latest Results 11/17/22

Our anchors begin today’s show with Needham analyst Rajvindra Gill breaking down chipmaker Nvidia’s Q3 earnings, and lodging platform Airbnb Co-Founder and CEO Brian Chesky discusses post-pandemic travel demand and price transparency for customers. Then, Sonos CEO Patrick Spence joins for a closer look at the audio equipment maker’s latest results, and our Jon Fortt shares highlights from his interview with software company Nutanix CEO Rajiv Ramaswami at CNBC’s Technology Executive Council. Late...

Nov 17, 202244 min

IBM CEO Arvind Krishna on Demand Outlook, CoinShares CEO Jean-Marie Mognetti on Crypto Turbulence & FBI Voices Security Concerns Over TikTok 11/16/22

Our anchors begin today’s show with IBM CEO Arvind Krishna sharing his outlook for enterprise demand, consumer spending, and M&A opportunities in an exclusive interview. Then, CNBC’s Ylan Mui reports on the House Financial Services Committee planning a hearing on the collapse of FTX, and digital asset investment group CoinShares CEO Jean-Marie Mognetti joins with his thoughts on the broader turbulence in the space. Next, MoffettNathanson analyst Michael Morton offers his take on the broader ...

Nov 16, 202243 min

What to Expect from Black Friday E-Commerce, Activist Investor Calls for Cost Cutting at Alphabet & Data Center Face Risks from Climate Change 11/15/22

Our anchors begin today’s show with CNBC’s Steve Liesman breaking down new data on household debt from the New York Fed, and CommerceIQ CEO Guru Hariharan weighs in on e-commerce trends after Walmart and Home Depot beat the Street in Q3. Then, UBS Managing Director Jason Katz joins with his bull case for cybersecurity, and CNBC’s David Faber shares breaking news on activist investor TCI Fund Management calling on Alphabet to cut costs. Next, CNBC’s Kate Rooney covers the latest in the collapse o...

Nov 15, 202250 min

FTX Collapse Impacts Ad Markets, CFPB Director Rohit Chopra on Crypto Regulations & Finding Value in Chips and Cybersecurity 11/14/22

Our anchors begin today’s show with CNBC’s Steve Liesman outlining new data from the New York Fed showing rising inflation expectations, and CNBC’s Kate Rooney brings us the latest in the fallout from the collapse of crypto exchange FTX. Then, our Julia Boorstin discusses the impact of FTX’s implosion on the broader ad markets, and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Rohit Chopra weighs in on regulations for digital currencies. Next, BMO Wealth Management Chief Investment Strategist Yu...

Nov 14, 202247 min

Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz & Shark Tank Investor Kevin O’Leary on FTX Collapse 11/11/22

Our anchors begin today’s show with CNBC’s Kate Rooney and crypto exchange OKX Managing Director Lennix Lai discussing FTX’s decision to file for bankruptcy. Then, Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz joins with his firm bracing to lose nearly $77 million linked to FTX, and SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce discusses ways to regulate the crypto industry. Next, FTX investor and O’Leary Ventures Chairman Kevin O’Leary discusses the platform’s collapse and his outlook for digital currencies, and Citi ana...

Nov 11, 202249 min

October CPI Data Sends Tech Soaring, FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried Faces Possible Bankruptcy & Unity CEO John Riccitiello on Q3 Results 11/10/22

Our anchors begin today’s show with Wall Street Journal reporter Gunjan Banerji breaking down October’s cooler-than-expected CPI data sending tech surging, and CNBC’s Frank Holland breaks down the WisdomTree Cloud Computing ETF’s best-ever trading day. Then, Satori Fund Founder Dan Niles weighs in on the broader market rally, and CNBC’s Kate Rooney brings us the latest on FTX as CEO Sam Bankman-Fried faces potential bankruptcy. Next, crypto exchange Bitstamp’s U.S. CEO Bobby Zagotta joins with h...

Nov 10, 20221 hr

Akamai CEO Tom Leighton on Q3 Results, eToro U.S. CEO Lule Demmissie on Binance-FTX Deal & Gen CEO Vincent Pilette on Earnings 11/9/22

Our anchors begin today’s show with Production Board Founder and CEO David Friedberg covering newly announced layoffs from Meta and crypto exchange Binance’s plans to acquire rival platform FTX. Then, our Julia Boorstin takes a deep dive into Disney’s latest earnings miss, and Akamai CEO Dr. Tom Leighton joins with a look at the cybersecurity and cloud company’s performance in Q3. Next, we circle back to Disney and Meta with MoffettNathanson Co-Founder Michael Nathanson, and crypto exchange eTor...

Nov 09, 202243 min

Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer on Holiday Season Demand, Binance Announces Plans to Buy FTX & FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel on Media Landscape 11/8/22

Our anchors begin today’s show with Oppenheimer analyst Martin Yang discussing the latest results from Activision and Take-Two Interactive, and Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer shares his outlook for the space heading into the holiday season. Then, Union Square Advisors Co-Founder Ted Smith weighs in on M&A opportunities in tech. Next, CNBC’s Kate Rooney delivers breaking news on crypto exchange Binance announcing plans to buy rival firm FTX, with analysis from Slow Ventures General Partner...

Nov 08, 202254 min

Apple Warns of iPhone 14 Shipment Slowdown, Truist Downgrades Tech Sector & GoDaddy CEO Aman Bhutani on Q3 Results 11/7/22

Our anchors begin today’s show with Moor Insights & Strategy CEO Patrick Moorhead discussing Apple warning of a major slowdown in iPhone 14 shipments. Then, CNBC’s Steve Kovach covers reports that Meta could be planning large-scale layoffs, and Truist Co-CIO Keith Lerner explains why he downgraded the entire tech sector. Next, Verge Editor-in-Chief Nilay Patel previews upcoming gaming earnings from Take-Two Interactive and Activision, and CNBC’s Seema Mody breaks down the top beneficiaries o...

Nov 07, 202243 min

A Trio of CEOs on Quarterly Results: Twilio’s Jeff Lawson, Expedia Group’s Peter Kern & Microchip Technology’s Ganesh Moorthy 11/4/22

Our anchors begin today’s show with Wolfe Research Managing Director Darrin Peller breaking down earnings from fintech names Square and PayPal, and Twilio Co-Founder and CEO Jeff Lawson takes a deep dive into the enterprise software firm’s latest results and guidance. Next, Expedia Group CEO Peter Kern discusses the travel platform beating the Street in Q3, and we continue our earnings coverage with Microchip Technology CEO Ganesh Moorthy. Later, our Julia Boorstin looks at shares of Warner Brot...

Nov 04, 202244 min

Confluent CEO Jay Kreps on Earnings, Robinhood Beats Estimates in Q3 & Equinix CEO Charles Meyers on Latest Results 11/3/22

Our anchors begin today’s show with Wells Fargo Chairman of Global Internet Investment Banking Bob Peck sharing his outlook for tech on the heels of yesterday’s Fed rate hike. Then, our Julia Boorstin breaks down Roku’s latest results sending shares lower, and Confluent Co-Founder and CEO Jay Kreps discusses the data management firm beating the Street in Q3. Next, CNBC’s Dom Chu covers tech names that could be at risk from more rate hikes moving forward, and CNBC’s Kate Rooney reports on trading...

Nov 03, 202243 min

ZoomInfo CEO Henry Schuck on Q3 Results, White House Cyber Czar Anne Neuberger on Ransomware & Chegg CEO Dan Rosensweig on Earnings Beat 11/2/22

Our anchors begin today’s show with CNBC’s Kristina Partsinevelos breaking down chipmaker AMD’s latest earnings, and CNBC’s Dom Chu analyzes several key tech stocks that have rallied and fallen since the last Fed rate hike. Next, our Julia Boorstin discusses FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr calling on the U.S. government to ban TikTok, and CNBC’s Frank Holland covers Bank of America’s double downgrade on enterprise software firm Twilio. Then, ZoomInfo Founder and CEO Henry Schuck weighs in on the s...

Nov 02, 202244 min

Uber Beats the Street in Q3, SoFi CEO Anthony Noto on Results & Previewing AMD’s Upcoming Earnings 11/1/22

Our anchors begin today’s show with Needham analyst Bernie McTernan discussing Uber beating the Street in Q3, and Destination Wealth Management CEO and Founder Michael Yoshikami weighs in on how to judge winning investments across big tech. Then, SoFi CEO Anthony Noto breaks down the personal finance firm’s latest results, and our Julia Boorstin reports on Disney+ testing an initiative giving subscribers access to certain Disney merchandise. Next, Goldman Sachs Managing Director Eric Sheridan ex...

Nov 01, 202244 min

Onsemi CEO Hassane El-Khoury on Earnings, Previewing Uber’s Results & Anchorage Digital Announces Partnership with Apollo Global Management 10/31/22

Our anchors begin today’s show with CNBC’s Mike Santoli taking a deep dive into the market setup for the week ahead, and 645 Ventures Co-Founder Nnamdi Okike shares his insight on big tech’s growth story. Then, our Julia Boorstin looks at growing concerns about misinformation and hate speech on Twitter since Elon Musk bought the platform, and Onsemi CEO Hassane El-Khoury discusses the chipmaker’s Q3 results. Next, Citi Managing Director Ron Josey previews this week’s earnings from Uber and DoorD...

Oct 31, 202244 min

Elon Musk Takes Over Twitter, Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger on Earnings & Apple’s Results Beat the Street 10/28/22

Our anchors begin today’s show with CNBC’s Steve Kovach breaking down Apple’s latest earnings beat, and our Julia Boorstin joins with insight as Elon Musk takes over Twitter. Then, Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger breaks down the chipmaker’s Q3 results and perspective on the broader sector, and Needham analyst Laura Martin shares her thoughts on opportunities in big tech. Later, we take a second look at Apple’s quarter with Bank of America analyst Wamsi Mohan, and CNBC’s Diana Olick reports on tech firms...

Oct 28, 202243 min

Meta Plunges on Q3 Earnings Miss, Elon Musk Nears Twitter Deal & Previewing Apple’s Upcoming Results 10/27/22

Our anchors begin today’s show with Julia Boorstin and Platformer News Founder Casey Newton taking a deep dive into Meta’s Q3 earnings miss and Elon Musk nearing a deal to buy Twitter. Then, CNBC’s Steve Kovach and Cowen Managing Director Krish Sankar preview Apple’s results after the bell, and Bernstein analyst Mark Shmulik joins for a closer look at Mark Zuckerberg’s investments in the metaverse. Later, CNBC’s Kate Rooney reports on high-net-worth individuals finding buying opportunities in cr...

Oct 27, 202244 min

Microsoft and Google Sink on Results, A Deep Dive Into E-Commerce & Mobileye CEO Amnon Shashua on Today’s IPO 10/26/22

Our anchors begin today’s show with RBC analyst Rishi Jaluria and Evercore ISI Head of Internet Research Mark Mahaney weighing in on the latest earnings and guidance from Microsoft and Alphabet. Then, our Julia Boorstin breaks down Spotify’s Q3 results, and supply chain solutions firm Manhattan Associates CEO Eddie Capel offers his outlook for e-commerce heading into the holidays. Next, Wall Street Journal Senior Personal Technology Columnist Joanna Stern takes a deep dive into Snap CEO Evan Spi...

Oct 26, 202243 min

Volatility Rattles Chinese Tech, Meta Releases Quest Pro VR Headset & Venmo Launches on Amazon 10/24/22

Our anchors begin today’s show with Verge Editor-in-Chief Nilay Patel taking a look at what to expect when Alphabet and Microsoft report earnings after the bell. Then, Grow Investment Group Chief Economist Hao Hong offers his insight on the volatility in Chinese tech names, and our Julia Boorstin reports on the release of Meta’s new Quest Pro VR headset. Next, Mark Asset Management CEO and Managing Partner shares his bull case for Meta, and CNBC’s Frank Holland breaks down data analytics company...

Oct 25, 202244 min

Altimeter Capital Calls on Meta to Cut Costs, Growth Headwinds for Microsoft & Previewing Apple’s Earnings 10/24/22

Our anchors begin today’s show with Julia Boorstin covering activist investor Altimeter Capital calling on Meta to reduce headcount and limit its investments in the metaverse. Then, MoffettNathanson Senior Managing Director Michael Nathanson looks ahead to a massive series of big tech earnings on the horizon, and NorthmanTrader Founder Sven Henrich offers his outlook for the current bear market rally. Next, CNBC’s Eamon Javers shares new reporting on investments in artificial intelligence made b...

Oct 24, 202243 min

Snap Shares Plunge on Q3 Results, Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team Principal Toto Wolff on Motorsport Growth & Flexport Co-CEO Ryan Petersen on Supply Chain Pressures 10/21/22

Our anchors begin today’s show covering Snap’s Q3 revenue miss with Platformer News Founder Casey Newton and Big Technology newsletter author Alex Kantrowitz. Then, Canaccord Genuity analyst Kingsley Crane joins with his outlook for Datadog after upgrading the software company to a buy rating, and CNBC’s Steve Kovach takes a deep dive into the impact of currency headwinds on big tech names posting results. Next, we share highlights from our Deirdre Bosa’s interview on the international growth of...

Oct 21, 202242 min

IBM’s Earnings Beat the Street, Tesla’s Revenue Misses in Q3 & A Deep Dive into Digital Advertising 10/20/22

Our anchors begin today’s show breaking down IBM’s Q3 earnings with MoffettNathanson Partner Lisa Ellis, and Oppenheimer analyst Colin Rusch shares his take on the latest results from Tesla. Then, our Julia Boorstin and Plexo Capital Founding Managing Partner Lo Toney take a deep dive into the digital ad space, and Satori Fund Founder Dan Niles shares his outlook for the broader market volatility. Next, CNBC’s Kristina Partsinevelos reports on the impact of U.S. chip restrictions on China for se...

Oct 20, 202244 min

Netflix Surges on Q3 Beat, The Bull Case for Enterprise Software & Previewing Tesla’s Earnings 10/19/22

Our anchors begin today’s show with Julia Boorstin and Cowen analyst John Blackledge breaking down Netflix beating the street in Q3, sending shares surging. Then, BMO Wealth Management Chief Investment Strategist Yung-Yu Ma shares his bull case for enterprise software, and CNBC’s Dom Chu highlights the top Nasdaq gainers of the morning. Later, we take another look at Netflix’s ad-supported tier with Mobile Dev Memo Founder Eric Seufert, and CNBC’s Phil LeBeau previews today’s earnings from Tesla...

Oct 19, 202243 min

Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen on Figma Acquisition, Previewing Netflix’s Q3 Earnings & Apple Unveils New iPad 10/18/22

Our anchors begin today’s show with Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen offering his outlook for the broader macro environment and the company’s plans to acquire design platform Figma. Then, Bank of America analyst Nat Schindler looks ahead to Netflix’s earnings after the bell, and Arjuna Capital Managing Partner Natasha Lamb shares her top picks across big tech. Next, Needham analyst Charles Shi joins with his growth projections for chipmaker TSMC, and CNBC’s Steve Kovach covers Apple unveiling a slate ...

Oct 18, 202244 min

LA Clippers Owner Steve Ballmer on New Streaming Service, Netflix Earnings on Deck & Mastercard’s Crypto Trading Program for Banks 10/17/22

Our anchors begin today’s show with CNBC’s Mike Santoli breaking down the morning’s massive rebound for the Nasdaq, and Los Angeles Clippers Owner and Chairman Steve Ballmer discusses the team’s new direct-to-consumer streaming service. Then, our Julia Boorstin reports on Fox and News Corp potentially exploring a re-merger after splitting in 2013, and Citi Managing Director Jim Suva joins with his bull case on Apple. Later, New Street Advisors Group Founder and CEO Delano Saporu weighs in on the...

Oct 17, 202243 min

Banks Kick Off Earnings Season, Apple’s Push to Buy NFL Sunday Ticket & Bernstein Ranks Meta Top Pick 10/14/22

Our anchors begin today’s show with CNBC’s Mike Santoli breaking down the start of earnings season, and Verge Editor-in-Chief offers his take on Apple’s push to buy NFL Sunday Ticket. Then, Former Cypress Semiconductor CEO TJ Rodgers discusses U.S. chip restrictions on China, and Wilmington Trust Head of Investment Strategy Meghan Shue offers her outlook for how to invest amid the ongoing volatility. Later, CNBC’s Kate Rooney breaks down the recent flood of private equity dollars into Latin Amer...

Oct 14, 202243 min
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