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

Previewing Nvidia’s Investor Day, Robinhood Releases New Cash Cards & ConsenSys Founder and CEO Joseph Lubin on Blockchain Technology 3/22/22: Our anchors begin today’s show with Jacob Asset Management Chairman and CIO Ryan Jacob weighing in on the risks of owning large-cap stocks in the current environment, and our Julia Boorstin reports on Disney outlining plans to address the fallout from its response to Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” Bill. Next, CNBC’s Kristina Partsinevelos reports on Nvidia ahead of the start of the chipmaker’s Investor Day, and Bernstein Senior Semiconductors Analyst Stacy Rasgon offers additional insight on what to expect from the event. Then, CNBC’s Frank Holland covers cybersecurity as the White House warns Russia could expand digital attacks against the U.S., and CNBC’s Kate Rooney discusses trading platform Robinhood announcing cash cards and savings accounts for customers. Later, blockchain start-up ConsenSys Founder and CEO Joseph Lubin joins after the company by TechCheck

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TechCheck+ "Super Pumped" Showrunner Beth Schacter 3/25/22: CNBC’s Carl Quintanilla chats with Beth Schacter – Showrunner and one of the Executive Producers of “Super Pumped: The Battle for Uber” – on his digital series “Binge” for an in-depth conversation about what drew her to the script, how she and the writers approached telling Uber’s story, the star-studded cast of Joseph Gordon Levitt, Uma Thurman, and Kyle Chandler, and what the creators want audiences to walk away with. by TechCheck

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TechCheck+ Sequoia Capital’s Shaun Maguire on Crypto-Focused Fund 3/22/22: TechCheck’s Deirdre Bosa spoke with Sequoia Capital partner Shaun Maguire. On the heels of the firm’s crypto-focused fund, they discussed the fund’s strategy, which will invest primarily in liquid tokens, the infrastructure needed for the multi-chain future and Sequoia’s broader crypto portfolio. by TechCheck

28 min listen

GlobalFoundries CEO Thomas Caulfield on Domestic Chip Manufacturing, CrowdStrike Co-Founder Dmitri Alperovitch on Cybersecurity & Intercom CEO Karen Peacock on Consumer Engagement 3/23/22: Our anchors start today’s show with CNBC’s Ylan Mui covering the CEOs of semiconductor firms Intel and Micron testifying before Congress, and chipmaker GlobalFoundries CEO Thomas Caulfield weighs in on the sector’s domestic manufacturing push. Then, cybersecurity provider CrowdStrike Co-Founder Dmitri Alperovitch joins after Microsoft and identity management company Okta reported security breaches, and Index Ventures Partner Nina Achadjian offers insight on the state of the IPO market. Later, our Julia Boorstin breaks down headwinds affecting Facebook’s user base and advertising, and customer communications platform Intercom CEO Karen Peacock discusses consumer engagement and unveils a series of new innovations. by TechCheck

38 min listen

TechCheck+ Short Interest in Stablecoins 4/5/22: TechCheck’s Deirdre Bosa spoke with Matt Ballensweig, Genesis Trading’s co-head of trading and lending, on the recent interest in short positions. by TechCheck

27 min listen

SentinelOne CEO Tomer Weingarten on Cybersecurity, Finding Value in Crypto Exchanges & Instagram Unveils New Features 3/31/22: Our anchors begin today’s show with CNBC’s Eamon Javers reporting on a small business advocacy organization financed by Google and Amazon, and GGV Capital Managing Partner Jeff Richards weighs in on the current market volatility. Next, SentinelOne CEO Tomer Weingarten discusses the findings of new research from the cybersecurity firm alleging vulnerabilities in the Microsoft Azure cloud computing platform. Then, Electric Capital Co-Founder and Managing Partner Avichal Garg shares his insight on investment opportunities in crypto exchanges, and our Julia Boorstin covers a series of features rolling out on Instagram. Later, CNBC’s Phil LeBeau looks at an EV company targeting ride-hail and last mile delivery drivers with a new lease model. by TechCheck

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Tesla’s Q1 Earnings Beat, Apple Store Employees in Atlanta File for Union Election & Warner Bros. Discovery Shuts Down CNN+ 4/21/22: Our anchors begin today’s show breaking down Tesla’s Q1 earnings beat with Bernstein Senior Research Analyst Toni Sacconaghi. Then, Satori Fund Founder Dan Niles discusses Netflix on the heels of the streamer posting a decline in subscribers for the first time in more than a decade. Next, CNBC’s Mike Santoli weighs in on the durability of the big tech trade, and Worm Capital Director of Research Eric Markowitz offers his outlook for Tesla over the decade ahead. Later, CNBC’s Steve Kovach reports on Apple Store employees in Atlanta filing for a union election, and our Julia Boorstin covers news service CNN+ shutting down later this month after launching just three weeks ago. by TechCheck

42 min listen

Berkshire Hathaway Becomes HP’s Largest Shareholder, Thoma Bravo Co-Founder Orlando Bravo on Bitcoin & Former Reddit CEO Ellen Pao on Twitter Content Moderation 4/7/22: Our anchors begin today’s show breaking down Berkshire Hathaway becoming HP’s largest shareholder with CNBC’s Mike Santoli, and Satori Fund Founder Dan Niles looks at tech investment opportunities in today’s market. Then, Thoma Bravo Co-Founder Orlando Bravo discusses the private equity firm’s latest ventures, his thoughts on the future of Bitcoin and more. Next, Former Reddit CEO Ellen Pao offers her insight on Twitter’s content moderation in light of Elon Musk joining the social media platform’s board, and our Jon Fortt recaps his recent interview with tax software maker Avalara CEO Scott McFarlane. Later, our Deirdre Bosa shares highlights from her conversation with Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao on digital currency and fee compression for crypto exchanges. by TechCheck

43 min listen

TechCheck+ Latino Representation in VC 4/04/22: TechCheck producer Brandon Gomez spoke with LAT VC (L’ATTITUDE Ventures) partner Laura Moreno Lucas about Latino representation in venture capital and her work to change the investment landscape for Latinos. They also discussed the 2022 IPO drought. by TechCheck

19 min listen

The European Union’s Big Tech Crackdown, Invesco Global Head of ETFs Anna Paglia on Semi Stocks & Streaming Services Take Center Stage at the Oscars 3/25/22: Our anchors begin today’s show with Verge Editor-in-Chief Nilay Patel breaking down the impact of new European Union tech regulations on Apple, and Bank of America analyst Wamsi Mohan weighs in on reports that the company is developing a hardware subscription service. Next, Invesco Global Head of ETFs Anna Paglia shares her insight on increased investor interest in semiconductor stocks, and CNBC’s Dom Chu covers a series of growth stocks bouncing back from their lows earlier this month. Then, Neuberger Berman Portfolio Manager Jason Tauber joins to discuss his bullish position on Uber, and CNBC’s Steve Kovach offers a look at how the market could react to the EU’s latest big tech rules. Later, our Julia Boorstin reports on the potential for a streaming service to win ‘Best Picture’ at the Academy Awards on Sunday, and our Carl Qui by TechCheck

44 min listen

The Bull Case for Microsoft, Apple CEO Tim Cook Speaks at Global Privacy Summit & Bolt CEO Maju Kuruvilla on $1.5B Acquisition 4/12/22: Our anchors start today’s show with Kindred Ventures Managing Partner Kanyi Maqubela offering his perspective on the tech sector and Elon Musk deciding against joining Twitter’s board of directors. Then, Evercore ISI analyst Kirk Materne shares his bullish outlook for Microsoft, and Wall Street Journal markets reporter Gunjan Banerji discusses investor confusion surrounding the current market volatility. Next, CNBC’s Steve Kovach reports on Apple CEO Tim Cook’s comments at the IAPP Global Privacy Summit in Washington, D.C., and our Julia Boorstin breaks down three bearish calls on Netflix this morning. Later, fintech check-out company Bolt CEO Maju Kuruvilla joins after announcing plans to acquire crypto infrastructure provider Wyre for $1.5 billion. by TechCheck

41 min listen

Micron’s Earnings Beat the Street, HashiCorp CEO Dave McJannet on Enterprise Spending & Fraud Concerns Surrounding the Metaverse 3/30/22: Our anchors begin today’s show covering chipmaker Micron’s earnings beat with Piper Sandler Senior Research Analyst Harsh Kumar, and CNBC’s Dom Chu looks at Apple aiming for its 12th consecutive day of gains. Then, Bessemer Venture Partners’ Byron Deeter weighs in on the cloud sector, and CNBC’s Robert Frank breaks down how President Biden’s billionaire tax could lead some publicly traded businesses to go private. Next, our Julia Boorstin profiles the Street’s outlook on Disney, and software firm HashiCorp CEO Dave McJannet offers insight on enterprise spending and the company’s performance since its December IPO. Later, CNBC’s Steve Kovach discusses video game publisher Activision Blizzard’s agreement to settle a sexual harassment lawsuit against the company, and CNBC’s Kristina Partsinevelos reports on fraud and security concerns surrounding the me by TechCheck

43 min listen

Elon Musk Becomes Twitter’s Largest Outside Shareholder, Amazon Labor Union President Chris Smalls on Vote to Unionize & Twitch Co-Founder Justin Kan on NFTs in Gaming 4/4/22: Our anchors start today’s show looking at Twitter after Elon Musk became the social media platform’s largest outside shareholder, with insight from Goldman Sachs analyst Eric Sheridan and Verge Editor-in-Chief Nilay Patel. Then, Amazon Labor Union President Chris Smalls joins after successfully leading the first vote for Amazon warehouse workers to unionize in the company’s history, and Stifel analyst Scott Devitt offers his thoughts on how the union vote could affect the e-commerce giant’s bottom line. Later, CNBC’s Phil LeBeau reports on Tesla delivering a record number of vehicles in Q1, and livestreaming service Twitch Co-Founder Justin Kan discusses gaming companies expanding into NFT offerings. by TechCheck

45 min listen

Breaking Down Tech’s Volatile Q1, The Bear Case for Disney & IPOs Drop Off to Start 2022 4/1/22: We begin today’s show covering President Biden’s remarks on the March jobs report before our anchors bring in CNBC’s Mike Santoli to recap a volatile Q1. Next, MoffettNathanson Senior Managing Director Michael Nathanson discusses his bearish outlook on Disney, and CNBC’s Leslie Picker analyzes the drop-off in IPOs to start the year. Then, Former Andreessen Horowitz Partner Benedict Evans weighs in on tech regulations, and O’Shaughnessy Asset Management Co-CIO Chris Meredith shares insight on how investors should think about risk and tech positioning heading into the second quarter. Later, our Julia Boorstin reports on ad spending growth flattening out, and CNBC’s Kate Rooney looks at banks including Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs expanding their dedicated crypto teams. by TechCheck

35 min listen

Netflix Posts First Subscriber Loss Since 2011: Breaking Down the Falling Users, Plunging Market Cap & Major Production Deals 4/20/22: Our anchors begin today’s show with Netflix shares cratering after posting its first decline in subscribers since 2011, with insight from Bank of America Director of Equity Research Nat Schindler. Then, Former Amazon Studios Head of Strategy Matthew Ball weighs in on the platform’s plunging market cap, and CNBC’s Mike Santoli breaks down the Nasdaq sinking lower to start the morning. Next, Puck News Founding Partner Matthew Belloni looks at Netflix’s multimillion-dollar deals with major media producers in light of the day’s news. Later, crypto bank Silvergate Capital CEO Alan Lane joins after posting results that beat the Street’s expectations. by TechCheck

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TechCheck+ Empowering Displaced Persons with Technology 3/21/22: TechCheck Producer Brandon Gomez spoke with Alina Vandenberghe, CEO of tech unicorn Chili Piper, about how her company has helped more than 100,000 Ukrainian refugees displaced by the ongoing conflict with Russia. Raj Burman, CEO of Techfugees, a nonprofit focused on empowering displaced persons with tech, also breaks down the role technology plays in aiding communities during times of war and crisis. by TechCheck

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Elon Musk Looks to Buy Twitter: Breaking Down the Offer Price, Potential Rival Bidders & Possible Implications on Tesla and SpaceX 4/14/22: Our anchors start today’s show covering Elon Musk’s bid to buy Twitter, with Verge Editor-in-Chief Nilay Patel discussing the implications Musk’s ownership could have on Tesla and SpaceX. Then, NYU Stern School of Business Professor Aswath Damodaran weighs in on Musk’s offer price for the platform, and former Twitter Global Chair of News Vivian Schiller looks at whether the company could work as a subscription model instead of an ad business. Next, CNBC’s Robert Frank breaks down Musk’s options for funding the purchase, and former investment banker William Cohan shares his outlook for rival bidders who could also try to take over Twitter. NBC News Correspondent Gadi Schwartz also recaps his reporting on using crypto in El Salvador after the country made Bitcoin a national currency. Later, New York Times Contributor Kara Swisher joins for more on Mu by TechCheck

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Department of Justice Endorses New Tech Antitrust Legislation, District of Columbia Attorney General Karl Racine on Grubhub Lawsuit & Finding Value in the Streaming Space 3/29/22: Our anchors begin today’s show breaking down where to find opportunity in tech stocks with Cambria Investment Management Co-Founder and CIO Meb Faber. Then, our Julia Boorstin covers the Department of Justice endorsing new antitrust legislation targeting big tech firms, and District of Columbia Attorney General Karl Racine discusses his lawsuits against Amazon and Grubhub. Next, our Julia Boorstin returns with the results of a new report detailing growing pressure on Netflix, and Mark Asset Management Founder and Managing Partner Morris Mark weighs in on the streaming space. Later, CNBC’s Kate Rooney looks at Bitcoin’s rebound, and Loop Capital Markets analyst Laura Champine shares insight on e-commerce platform Etsy after downgrading the stock and lowering her price target. by TechCheck

43 min listen

Elon Musk No Longer Joining Twitter’s Board, Appian CEO Matt Calkins on Low-Code Software & Actor Mark Wahlberg on the Media Landscape 4/11/22: Our anchors begin today’s show with Verge Editor-in-Chief Nilay Patel looking at Elon Musk no longer joining Twitter’s board of directors, and Wedbush analyst Matt Bryson weighs in on the underperformance of select chip stocks. Then, CNBC’s Frank Holland reports on cloud names declining amid pressure from geopolitical tensions and rate hike fears, and low-code software maker Appian Founder and CEO Matt Calkins offers his perspective on investor interest in the space. Later, actor, producer and entrepreneur Mark Wahlberg joins to discuss the media landscape for streaming platforms and traditional movie studios before the release of his latest movie, “Father Stu,” on Wednesday. by TechCheck

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Spotify’s New Payment Deal with Google, Investment Opportunities Amid Software’s Turnaround & Instacart CEO Fidji Simo on Quick Commerce 3/24/22: Our anchors begin today’s show with CNBC’s Steve Kovach and our Julia Boorstin breaking down the implications of Spotify reaching an agreement with Google for users to pay through either the streaming platform or Google Play Billing. Next, Satori Fund Founder Dan Niles weighs in on the tech bounce, and Morgan Stanley analyst Keith Weiss discusses how to play the ongoing software turnaround. Then, Evercore ISI Director of Internet Research Shweta Khajuria discusses her thoughts on investing in video streaming service Roku. Later, our Deirdre Bosa recaps her recent interview with Instacart CEO Fidji Simo as the delivery company announces plans to build out a network of warehouses to fulfill grocery orders in 15 minutes. by TechCheck

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Breaking Down the Tech Rally’s Pause, Atlassian Co-CEO Scott Farquhar on Remote Work & Miami’s Emergence as a Crypto Hub 4/6/22: Our anchors start today’s show breaking down the pause in the tech stock rally with CNBC’s Mike Santoli, and Plexo Capital Founding Managing Partner Lo Toney joins to discuss his bull case for Adobe and Alphabet. Next, our Jon Fortt shares sound from his interview with Atlassian Co-Founder and Co-CEO Scott Farquhar ahead of the software company’s Team 22 conference, and CNBC’s Kate Rooney reports on Miami’s emergence as a hub for crypto investors. Then, CNBC’s Kristina Partsinevelos highlights today’s Nasdaq movers as the index moves lower to start the day, and Credit Suisse Head of U.S. Equity Strategy and Quantitative Research Jonathan Golub offers his long-term investment outlook for tech stocks. Later, CNBC’s Steve Kovach covers Piper Sandler’s annual survey on investment and brand preferences among teenagers, and Needham semiconductors analyst Rajvindra by TechCheck

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TechCheck+ Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao 4/7/22: TechCheck’s Deirdre Bosa spoke with Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao, as the company’s U.S. affiliate raises its first round of funding at a $4.5 billion valuation. They discussed crypto prices and the current regulatory environment. by TechCheck

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Former Zillow CEO Spencer Rascoff on Elon Musk’s Twitter Bid, “Shark Tank” Investor Robert Herjavec on Cybersecurity & AOL Co-Founder Steve Case on Big Tech Outlook 4/19/22: Our anchors begin today’s show previewing Netflix’s earnings after the bell with Citi analyst Jason Bazinet, and CNBC’s Leslie Picker reports on the potential for a private equity firm to finance a buyout of Twitter as Elon Musk remains in the bidding for the social media giant. Then, real estate company Zillow Co-Founder and Former CEO Spencer Rascoff weighs in on the Musk-Twitter saga, and “Shark Tank” investor Robert Herjavec shares his insight on investment opportunities in cybersecurity. Next, CNBC’s Dom Chu covers Nasdaq names avoiding the year’s volatility, and AOL Co-Founder Steve Case offers his outlook for big tech. Later, CNBC’s Kate Rooney breaks down the bull and bear cases for Robinhood as the trading platform agrees to buy British crypto firm Ziglu. by TechCheck

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Elon Musk to Join Twitter’s Board, WarnerMedia CEO Jason Kilar on Decision to Step Down & Amazon’s Plans for Satellite-Based Internet Service 4/5/22: Our anchors begin today’s show with Craft Ventures General Partner David Sacks discussing Twitter appointing Elon Musk to its board of directors and opportunities in the fintech space. Then, CNBC’s Kristina Partsinevelos reports on chipmaker Analog Devices’ investor day, and Citi Senior Tech Analyst Jim Suva weighs in on tech hardware providers and concerns over softening demand affecting investors. Next, our Julia Boorstin sits down with WarnerMedia CEO Jason Kilar for an exclusive interview on his plans to step down as head of the entertainment giant. CNBC’s Morgan Brennan also covers Amazon’s plans to launch satellite-based broadband internet service, and our Jon Fortt shares highlights from his interview with IBM Senior Vice President and Director of Research Darío Gil. Later, CNBC’s Steve Kovach breaks down gaming company Roblox CEO by TechCheck

45 min listen

Axiom Space Launches First Commercial Flight to the ISS, CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz on Cybersecurity & NetApp CEO George Kurian on Tech Consolidation 4/8/22: Our anchors start today’s show with CNBC’s Kristina Partsinevelos recapping the Nasdaq’s decline over the past week, and Former VMware COO Sanjay Poonen analyzes whether the tech rally has come to an end. Then, CNBC’s Morgan Brennan reports live as Axiom Space launches the first fully commercial private flight to the International Space Station, and Big Technology newsletter author Alex Kantrowitz breaks down Elon Musk opening Tesla’s newest factory in Texas, joining Twitter’s board and more. Next, cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz joins after receiving clearance to protect U.S. Department of Defense assets. Later, CNBC’s Steve Kovach previews Apple’s first “Friday Night Baseball” broadcast this evening, and data management services provider NetApp CEO George Kurian offers a look at the state of M&A in the tech sec by TechCheck

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President Biden Unveils 2023 Budget, Apple’s ‘Best Picture’ Oscar & Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince on Cybersecurity 3/28/22: Our anchors begin today’s show with CNBC’s Ylan Mui sharing details from President Biden’s newly released 2023 budget proposal, and Morgan Stanley Head of Global Auto Research Adam Jonas joins for a look at Tesla’s tumultuous start to 2022. Then, Bespoke Investment Group Co-Founder Paul Hickey shares insight on the relationship between rising rates and tech stocks, and our Julia Boorstin discusses Apple becoming the first streaming platform to win ‘Best Picture’ at the Academy Awards. Next, cybersecurity firm Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince offers his take on the state of the sector amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and Wall Street Journal markets reporter Gunjan Banerji elaborates on her latest reporting about a change in tech investing behavior driven by the ongoing volatility in the market. Later, CNBC’s Robert Frank highlights the tax impact Biden’s budget could by TechCheck

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TechCheck+ Korea's Hollywood Breakthrough with 'Pachinko' EP: CNBC's Carl Quintanilla spoke to agent-turned-producer Theresa Kang-Lowe — founder and CEO of Blue Marble Pictures and one of the executive producers of the acclaimed epic drama "Pachinko" on Apple TV+. They discussed how her agency experience at Endeavor prepared her to helm her own production company, the challenges behind bringing a project of Pachinko's scale to fruition, and why now is the moment for global audiences to embrace Korean stories. by TechCheck

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Twitter Adopts Poison Pill Plan, Select Apple Employees Look to Unionize & Rent the Runway CEO Jennifer Hyman on Quarterly Results 4/18/22: Our anchors begin today’s show with Plexo Capital Founding Managing Partner Lo Toney breaking down Twitter’s decision to adopt a “poison pill” shareholder rights plan in the wake of Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s bid to buy the social media giant. Then, Guggenheim Securities Senior Managing Director Eric Mandl weighs in on consolidation in the tech sector, and Wall Street Journal reporter Tim Higgins joins after publishing a new article on Apple’s transition to making chips in-house. Next, CNBC’s Steve Kovach covers employees looking to unionize at Apple’s Grand Central Terminal store in New York City, and CNBC’s Dom Chu looks at how to play the 10-year yield hitting a three-year high. Later, Rent the Runway CEO Jennifer Hyman discusses the e-commerce platform’s performance following its latest quarterly results, and our Carl Quintanilla recaps his intervie by TechCheck

43 min listen

TechCheck+ Bitcoin at $40K: Where does it go next? 4/12/22: TechCheck’s Deirdre Bosa spoke with CNBC tech reporter Kate Rooney about the rising risks facing crypto, as well as key takeaways from the Bitcoin 2022 conference in Miami. by TechCheck

21 min listen

Glitch CEO Anil Dash on Tech Decentralization, Challenges Facing Roku & Microsoft President Brad Smith on Regulations 4/13/22: Our anchors begin today’s show breaking down New Street Advisors Group Founder and CEO Delano Saporu’s outlook for inflation and the tech sector, and coding platform Glitch CEO Anil Dash shares his thoughts on Elon Musk’s role at Twitter and more. Then, our Julia Boorstin covers a MoffettNathanson note outlining challenges facing streaming service Roku, and CNBC’s Phil LeBeau reports on the TSA extending its mask mandate for air travel. Later, RBC Capital analyst Brad Erickson joins after lowering his estimates and price target for Meta, and CNBC’s Steve Kovach hosts an exclusive conversation with Microsoft President Brad Smith at the IAPP Global Privacy Summit in Washington, D.C. by TechCheck

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

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