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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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Episodes

Lawmakers Renew Calls for TikTok Ban, Check Point Software CEO Gil Shwed on Earnings & Evercore ISI Upgrades Zillow to Buy 2/13/23

Our anchors begin today’s show with CNBC’s Eunice Yoon covering what to expect from China’s potential reopening, and CNBC’s Arjun Kharpal reports on China’s e-commerce push in the U.S. Then, our Julia Boorstin looks at lawmakers reviving efforts to ban TikTok, and CNBC’s Rick Santelli breaks down the New York Fed’s consumer expectations survey ahead of tomorrow’s CPI report. Next, Check Point Software CEO Gil Shwed joins after the cybersecurity firm delivered a beat in Q4, and CNBC’s Frank Holla...

Feb 13, 202345 min

TechCheck+ NFL’s Chief Media Officer on the Future of Sports Streaming 2/11/23

CNBC’s Julia Boorstin speaks with the NFL’s chief media and business officer Brian Rolapp from the Super Bowl in Arizona. Rolapp discusses this year’s big game, ratings, the league’s move to bring Sunday Ticket to YouTube, and what it all means for the future of sports streaming. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 12, 202319 min

Breaking Down Super Bowl Ad Spending, Expedia Group CEO Peter Kern on Earnings & DraftKings CEO Jason Robins on Sports Betting 2/10/23

We begin today’s show with CNBC’s Mike Santoli looking at this week’s divergence in the performance of the major indices, and our Julia Boorstin reports on ad spending for the Super Bowl this weekend. Then, Expedia Group CEO Peter Kern discusses travel demand after the travel platform posted a miss in Q4, and CNBC’s Kate Rooney covers the SEC doubling down on efforts to regulate crypto. Later, DraftKings CEO Jason Robins offers his outlook for sports betting ahead of the big game on Sunday, and ...

Feb 10, 202343 min

TechCheck+ Oma Fertility CEO on using AI to improve IVF outcomes 2/10/23

CNBC's Meg Tirrell sits down with Oma Fertility Co-founder and CEO Gurjeet Singh to discuss how the company is using AI to improve the future of fertility outcomes and lower costs for patients. Singh will discuss Oma Fertility's technology during the IVF process—including how Oma uses machine learning for optimal sperm selection and overall treatment efficacy. They'll also chat about Oma's nationwide expansion into patient-level clinics and their mission to make fertility care more effective and...

Feb 10, 202315 min

TechCheck+ Tala founder and CEO Shivani Siroya on fintech's global growth 2/9/23

CNBC's Julia Boorstin speaks with Shivani Siroya, founder and CEO of Tala, an emerging markets microlender. Siroya dives into the the company's success in the current economic environment and shares why she thinks fintech can help dissolve barriers to entry for entrepreneurs worldwide. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 09, 202315 min

Disney’s Earnings Beat the Street, Sonos CEO Patrick Spence on Q4 Results & General Motors Partners with GlobalFoundries 2/9/23

We begin today’s show breaking down Disney’s earnings and cost-cutting plans, with insight from our Julia Boorstin, former Amazon Studios Head of Strategy Matthew Ball and Cowen Managing Director Doug Creutz. Then, Sonos CEO Patrick Spence breaks down the audio equipment maker’s strong holiday quarter, and CNBC’s Phil LeBeau reports on a new partnership between General Motors and chipmaker GlobalFoundries. Next, New Age Wealth Advisors Co-Founder Todd Gordon weighs in on fintech results from Aff...

Feb 09, 202343 min

Alphabet Plunges on AI Chatbot Rollout, Uber’s Earnings Beat the Street & Khosla Ventures Founder Vinod Khosla on Artificial Intelligence 2/8/23

Our anchors begin today’s show looking at Alphabet shares sliding on the company’s AI chatbot rollout, with analysis from Verge Editor-in-Chief Nilay Patel and Evercore ISI Head of Internet Research Mark Mahaney. Then, our Julia Boorstin previews Disney’s earnings after the bell, and CNBC’s Eamon Javers reports on legal fees stemming from the collapse of FTX. Next, Goldman Sachs Asset Management Portfolio Manager Brook Dane discusses how to position your portfolio amid rising rates, and CNBC’s K...

Feb 08, 202344 min

TechCheck+ Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella 2/7/23

CNBC’s Jon Fortt sits down with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella to discuss its new AI-powered updates to its Bing search engine, Edge browser and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 07, 202316 min

Big Tech Doubles Down on AI, Arm CEO Rene Haas on Chip Sector & Predictions for the Future of Television 02/07/23

Our anchors begin today’s show with CNBC’s Kate Rooney and Jennifer Elias covering the uptick in competition over AI chatbots, and Zillow Co-Founder and former CEO Spencer Rascoff discusses venture capital’s push into artificial intelligence. Then, chip designer Arm CEO Rene Haas offers his outlook for the broader semiconductor space, and our Julia Boorstin recaps Pinterest’s latest earnings. Next, CNBC’s Steve Liesman and Annandale Capital Founder and Chairman George Seay discuss the recent tec...

Feb 07, 202344 min

Onsemi CEO Hassane El-Khoury on Earnings, BMO CEO Darryl White on Fintech & Bill CEO René Lacerte on Q4 Results 2/6/23

Our anchors begin today’s show with Macquarie Head of Technology Research Americas Sarah Hindlian-Bowler offering her outlook for the rest of Q1, and our Julia Boorstin previews Pinterest’s earnings after the bell. Then, Onsemi CEO Hassane El-Khoury discusses the chipmaker’s latest results, and CNBC’s Eamon Javers reports on criminals using messaging platforms to commit check fraud. Next, UBS analyst Lloyd Walmsley discusses whether ChatGPT poses a threat to Alphabet, and our Deirdre Bosa shares...

Feb 06, 202344 min

TechCheck+ HBO's 'The Last of Us' Showrunner Craig Mazin 2/3/23

CNBC’s Carl Quintanilla sits down with ‘The Last of Us' Craig Mazin – the showrunner, co-creator, executive producer, writer, and director behind the HBO hit-series. The two discuss the challenges of adapting a beloved video game into a primetime TV show and how Mazin's experience building HBO's Emmy-award winning ‘Chernobyl’ and passion for the game itself sparked a partnership with co-creator Neil Druckmann. They also discuss preparing the star-studded cast for their roles, developing content ...

Feb 03, 202317 min

Alphabet and Amazon Disappoint in Q4, Breaking Down Apple’s Earnings & Microchip Technology CEO Ganesh Moorthy on Results 2/3/23

Our anchors begin today’s show discussing disappointing Q4 results from Alphabet and Amazon, with insight from Cowen Managing Director John Blackledge. Then, our Julia Boorstin discusses what these big tech earnings mean for digital advertising revenue, and we take a deep dive into Apple’s quarter with CNBC’s Steve Kovach and Bank of America analyst Wamsi Mohan. Next, CNBC’s Robert Frank reports on the increasing pace of workers returning to the office, and CNBC’s Steve Liesman breaks down the s...

Feb 03, 202343 min

Meta Surges on Q4 Results, TikTok Fights Back Against Regulatory Scrutiny & Hologic CEO Stephen MacMillan on Earnings 2/2/23

We begin today’s show discussing Meta’s latest earnings sending shares surging, with insight from our Julia Boorstin and Bernstein analyst Mark Shmulik. Then, Barclays Head of U.S. Equities Venu Krishna to discuss the Fed’s latest rate hike, and we preview Apple’s results after the bell with CNBC’s Steve Kovach and Cowen Managing Director Krish Sankar. Later, our Julia Boorstin returns for a look at TikTok fighting back against regulatory scrutiny, and Hologic CEO Stephen MacMillan joins after t...

Feb 02, 202343 min

Snap’s Q4 Sends Shares Skidding, Juniper Networks CEO Rami Rahim on Earnings & Match Group CFO Gary Swidler on Results 2/1/23

We begin today’s show with our Julia Boorstin breaking down Snap’s Q4 results, and Goldman Sachs Managing Director Eric Sheridan shares his expectations for this week’s earnings from Meta and Amazon. Then, Juniper Networks CEO Rami Rahim joins after the company posted a miss on Q4 revenue, and BMO Wealth Management Chief Investment Strategist Yung-Yu Ma offers his outlook for how to navigate the current environment for interest rates. Next, CNBC’s Jennifer Elias reports on Google testing ChatGPT...

Feb 01, 202343 min

Spotify CFO Paul Vogel on Earnings, U.S. Weighs More China Export Restrictions & The Bear Case for Paramount 01/31/23

Our anchors begin today’s show with CNBC’s Dom Chu breaking down a barrage of earnings moving markets to start the morning, and Spotify CFO Paul Vogel discusses the music streamer’s fourth quarter. Then, CNBC’s Kayla Tausche reports on the U.S. weighing more China export restrictions, and CNBC’s Kristina Partsinevelos previews chipmaker AMD’s results after the bell. Next, Macquarie analyst Tim Nollen explains why he downgraded Paramount, and Wedbush Securities Managing Director Sahak Manuelian j...

Jan 31, 202344 min

SoFi CEO Anthony Noto on Q4 Results, Tesla Surges to Start 2023 & Playing the Digital Ad Space 1/30/23

Our anchors begin today’s show with Wilmington Trust Head of Investment Strategy Meghan Shue looking ahead to the Fed’s decision on interest rates later this week, and CNBC’s Seema Mody discusses China tech stocks surging to start 2023. Then, SoFi CEO Anthony Noto joins after the personal finance firm delivered a beat in Q4, and our Julia Boorstin covers TikTok’s CEO testifying before the House Energy and Commerce Committee over security concerns. Next, Interactive Brokers Chief Strategist Steve...

Jan 30, 202343 min

Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger on Q4 Earnings Miss, Salesforce to Add New Board Members & Previewing Meta’s Results 1/27/23

Our anchors begin today’s show with Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger as shares of the chipmaker plunge following a Q4 earnings miss. Then Bernstein Managing Director Stacy Rasgon offers his perspective on Intel’s quarter, and KKM Financial CEO Jeff Kilburg shares his outlook for Tesla. Later, our team covers Salesforce confirming plans to add three new board members, and RBC Managing Director Brad Erickson previews next week’s earnings from Meta, Alphabet and Amazon. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz comp...

Jan 27, 202346 min

TechCheck+ Gecko Robotics CEO on AI, robotics & renewable energy 1/26/23

CNBC's Pippa Stevens chats with Jake Loosararian, co-founder and CEO of Gecko Robotics. Loosararian shares his expectations and predictions around AI and the intersection of robotics and renewable energy. They discuss how energy reliability and resiliency will be a critical front line in the future of warfare - particularly given how the war in Ukraine has exposed the vulnerability of public infrastructure in global conflict. Loosararian also discusses how emergent technology can bolster power g...

Jan 26, 202315 min

Tesla Surges on Q4 Results, JetBlue CEO Robin Hayes on Earnings & Meta to Reinstate Former President Trump’s Facebook Account 1/26/23

Our anchors begin today’s show with CNBC’s Dom Chu covering the intersection of GDP and tech stocks, and Bernstein Managing Director Toni Sacconaghi takes a deep dive into Tesla’s latest results. Then, our Julia Boorstin breaks down Comcast’s fourth quarter, and JetBlue CEO Robin Hayes joins for a conversation on the airline’s earnings. Next, we analyze the state of M&A with CNBC’s Frank Holland and Madrona Ventures Managing Director Matt McIlwain, and CNBC’s Bob Pisani takes a deep dive int...

Jan 26, 202344 min

Microsoft Delivers Mixed Earnings, Department of Justice Files Lawsuit Against Google & Silicon Valley Bank CEO Greg Becker on Venture Capital 1/25/23

Our anchors begin today’s show with CNBC’s Steve Kovach and Goldman Sachs analyst Kash Rangan breaking down Microsoft’s latest earnings. Then, CNBC’s Mike Santoli looks at Microsoft’s impact on the markets, and Trivariate Research Founder Adam Parker offers guidance on how to play the tech sector. Next, our Julia Boorstin reports on the Department of Justice filing an antitrust lawsuit against Google, and CNBC’s Phil LeBeau previews Tesla’s results after the bell. Later, Silicon Valley Bank CEO ...

Jan 25, 202344 min

TechCheck+ Plaid CEO Zach Perret on his 2023 fintech predictions 1/24/23

CNBC's Deirdre Bosa and Kate Rooney sit down with Plaid co-founder and CEO Zach Perret from CNBC's San Francisco bureau. Zach shares his biggest fintech predictions for the year ahead. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 24, 202319 min

Microsoft Reports Earnings After the Bell, Amazon Unveils New Prescription Drug Perk & Plaid CEO Zach Perret on Fintech Outlook 01/24/23

Our anchors begin today’s show previewing Microsoft’s earnings after the bell with CNBC’s Steve Kovach and New Age Wealth Advisors Co-Founder Todd Gordon. Then, Mizuho Managing Director Dan Dolev outlines his bear case for Coinbase, and our Julia Boorstin reports on Verizon’s latest quarterly results. Next, Guggenheim Securities Senior Managing Director Eric Mandl offers his outlook for tech M&A, and CNBC’s Bertha Coombs covers Amazon rolling out a new prescription drug perk for Prime subscr...

Jan 24, 202347 min

Spotify Announces Layoffs, Playing the China Tech Rally & Big Banks Plan New Payment Wallet 1/23/23

Our anchors begin today’s show with CNBC’s Frank Holland and Deutsche Bank analyst Brad Zelnick covering activist investor Elliott Management reportedly taking a multibillion-dollar stake in Salesforce. Then, our Julia Boorstin breaks down newly announced layoffs from Spotify, and Credit Suisse Head of U.S. Equity Strategy and Quantitative Research Jonathan Golub offers his predictions for tech EPS growth in Q4. Next, we take a deep dive into opportunities in China tech with CNBC’s Seema Mody an...

Jan 23, 202344 min

Alphabet Announces Layoffs, Netflix Surges on Q4 Subscriber Adds & President Biden’s Tech Scorecard 1/20/23

Our anchors begin today’s show with Big Technology newsletter author Alex Kantrowitz discussing Alphabet laying off 12,000 employees. Then, we break down Netflix’s Q4 earnings with our Julia Boorstin and Bank of America Managing Director Jessica Reif Ehrlich. Next, CNBC’s Kayla Tausche looks at tech regulations as we mark the halfway point of President Biden’s first term, and New Street Advisors Group Founder and CEO Delano Saporu shares his outlook for the broader economy. CNBC’s Dom Chu also d...

Jan 20, 202344 min

TechCheck+ Cybersecurity Tech with Walmart's Chief Information Security Officer 1/19/23

CNBC’s Frank Holland sits down with Walmart’s chief information security officer Jerry Geisler at Walmart headquarters in Arkansas to discuss the growing need for cybersecurity during the company’s Global Media Tech event. As the retail giant moves into new lines of business including an online marketplace with more than 100,000 third party sellers and creating an in house Buy Now Pay Later product, Geisler says cybersecurity is crucial to Walmart’s ambitions. They also discuss how Walmart is wo...

Jan 19, 20239 min

Big Tech Earnings Season Gets Started, Breyer Capital CEO Jim Breyer on Meta & Crypto Lender Genesis Prepares to File for Bankruptcy 01/19/23

Our anchors begin today’s show with CNBC’s Dom Chu analyzing what to expect from tech earnings season. Then, our Julia Boorstin and Evercore ISI Head of Internet Research Mark Mahaney preview Netflix’s Q4 results after the bell, and Breyer Capital Founder and CEO Jim Breyer shares his expectations for Meta and TikTok. Next, CNBC’s Robert Frank looks at whether Elon Musk could be facing headaches on his tax bill after taking over Twitter, and CNBC’s Ylan Mui reports on the U.S. officially hitting...

Jan 19, 202344 min

Microsoft Announces Layoffs, Mastercard CEO Michael Miebach on Consumer Demand & Walmart Ups Investment in Tech 1/18/23

Our anchors begin today’s show with Verge Editor-in-Chief Nilay Patel and CNBC’s Steve Kovach discussing the one-year anniversary of Microsoft announcing plans to acquire Activision-Blizzard. Then, Mastercard CEO Michael Miebach offers his outlook for consumer demand, inflation and the reopening of China, and our Julia Boorstin takes a deep dive into media stocks with Netflix reporting earnings tomorrow. Next, NorthmanTrader Founder Sven Henrich offers his outlook for the Nasdaq, and CNBC’s Fran...

Jan 18, 202343 min

TechCheck+ The Future of Biotech Innovation and Investment 1/17/23

CNBC's Meg Tirrell sits down with Dr. Christiana Bardon, co-managing director of BioImpact Capital, one of the world’s largest dedicated biotech investment firms dedicated to oncology therapeutics. The two discuss biotech innovation and investment in the space going into 2023, progress in areas such as obesity and Alzheimer’s, and the current regulatory environment for the industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use...

Jan 17, 202320 min

Citi CEO Jane Fraser on Economic Outlook, Splunk CEO Gary Steele on Cybersecurity & Guggenheim Downgrades Microsoft to Sell 1/17/23

Our anchors begin today’s show with Citi CEO Jane Fraser offering her outlook for rate hikes, inflation and consumer demand at the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland. Then, Requisite Capital Management Managing Partner Bryn Talkington shares her top tech mega-cap picks, and our Julia Boorstin reports on Disney firing back at activist investor Nelson Peltz. Next, Wells Fargo Chairman of Global Internet Investment Banking Bob Peck breaks down the current environment for M&...

Jan 17, 202343 min

What Q4 Bank Earnings Mean for Tech, Retail Investors Return to Meme Stocks & Apple CEO Tim Cook Takes 40% Pay Cut 1/13/23

Our anchors begin today’s show with CNBC’s Bob Pisani breaking down the first wave of Q4 bank earnings, and CNBC’s Steve Liesman delivers new data on Federal Reserve remittances. Then, New York Magazine Editor-At-Large and “Pivot” podcast host Kara Swisher joins with her thoughts on a trio of CEOs: Disney’s Bob Iger, Microsoft’s Satya Nadella, and Tesla’s Elon Musk. Next, former Uber Chief Business Officer Emil Michael discusses stock-based compensation across gig economy companies, and CNBC’s R...

Jan 13, 202344 min
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