Finding Value in E-Commerce, The State of Big Tech Regulations & What to Expect from Disney in 2023 12/21/22

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

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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

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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+ 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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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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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+ 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

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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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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

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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

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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

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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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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

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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 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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Hunting for Value in Chip Stocks, Peloton Shares Crash After Results Miss & IBM CEO Arvind Krishna on Inflation 5/10/22: Our anchors begin today’s show discussing opportunities in chip stocks with Bespoke Investment Group Co-Founder Paul Hickey, and Evercore ISI Director of Internet Research Shweta Khajuria takes a deep dive into interactive fitness platform Peloton’s latest results miss. Next, Microchip Technology President & CEO Ganesh Moorthy joins after the semiconductor manufacturer posted record revenue, margins and EPS in its most recent earnings. Then, our Jon Fortt shares highlights from his exclusive interview with IBM Chairman and CEO Arvind Krishna, and NorthmanTrader Founder and Lead Market Strategist Sven Henrich offers his reaction to the ongoing volatility. Later, our Julia Boorstin reports on dating services company Match suing Google over a pending billing change, and CNBC’s Kate Rooney covers the plunge in Bitcoin and crypto stocks amid the broader turbulence hitting by TechCheck

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Deepening Tech Sell-Off Drags Nasdaq Lower, Paramount CEO Bob Bakish on Entertainment Outlook & Expedia CEO Peter Kern on the State of Travel 5/5/22: Our anchors begin today’s show breaking down the Nasdaq’s sell-off to start the morning with CNBC’s Mike Santoli and Canvas Ventures General Partner Mike Ghaffary. Then, CIC Wealth Executive Vice President Malcolm Ethridge offers his insight on protection plays amid the volatility in tech, and our Julia Boorstin sits down for an exclusive interview with media giant Paramount CEO Bob Bakish. Next, Bespoke Investment Group Co-Founder Paul Hickey weighs in on the markets plunging lower, and Expedia CEO Peter Kern joins to discuss the state of travel on the heels of the platform’s latest earnings. CNBC’s Dom Chu also analyzes the key movers dragging down the Nasdaq, and CNBC’s Kate Rooney previews payments company Block’s Q1 results after the bell. Later, CNBC’s Frank Holland offers a closer look at the cloud sector, and CNBC’s Bob Pisani cov 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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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Chegg CEO Dan Rosensweig on Earnings, Spotting Opportunity in Software Names & ZoomInfo Founder and CEO Henry Schuck on Q1 Results 5/3/22: Our anchors start today’s show looking for high-value, low-price tech names with Bernstein Senior Research Analyst Toni Sacconaghi, and education platform Chegg CEO Dan Rosensweig joins after posting guidance that sent shares sliding. Next, CNBC’s Mike Santoli breaks down areas of strength preventing the sector’s ongoing sell-off from worsening, and GGV Capital Managing Partner Jeff Richards weighs in on opportunities in software stocks. Later, our Julia Boorstin covers media giant Paramount’s latest earnings, and ZoomInfo Founder and CEO Henry Schuck offers a deeper dive into the software company’s Q1 numbers. by TechCheck

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An Exclusive Conversation With Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai: Discussing Free Speech, Digital Privacy, TikTok’s Rise and More - 5/12/22: Our anchors begin today’s show breaking down the massive intraday swings in tech stocks, meme stocks and crypto with CNBC’s Mike Santoli. Then, we share highlights from our exclusive interview with Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai, discussing the impact of inflation, free speech online, the digital privacy landscape and more. Next, our Julia Boorstin reports on Disney’s latest earnings, and CNBC’s Dom Chu analyzes the decline of Apple’s stock after losing its title as the world’s most valuable company. Later, CNBC’s Kate Rooney covers the continued volatility in cryptocurrency and stablecoins, and we circle back to our conversation with Alphabet’s Sundar Pichai to hear his thoughts on TikTok as a competitor to YouTube. 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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A Deep Dive into Big Tech: Taking a Closer Look at Alphabet, Amazon, Apple & Microsoft 5/18/22: Our anchors begin today’s show with CNBC’s Mike Santoli breaking down the recent performance of Amazon, Apple, Microsoft and Alphabet, and Evercore ISI Head of Internet Research Mark Mahaney shares guidance on what to expect moving forward from those four names. Then, Lightspeed Venture Partners’ Alex Taussig offers his outlook for tech amid the volatility, and our Julia Boorstin covers valuations among fintech companies on CNBC’s Disruptor 50 list. Next, CNBC’s Steve Kovach and Bernstein Senior Research Analyst Toni Sacconaghi take a closer look at Apple, and CNBC’s Kate Rooney joins for a deep dive into payments company Block’s investor day. Later, CNBC’s Steve Kovach returns with insight into Microsoft, highlighting the company’s cloud growth, enterprise software and more. by TechCheck

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Twitter and Elon Musk Reportedly Near a Deal, Previewing This Week’s Big Tech Earnings & Finding Opportunities in Semiconductors 4/25/22: Our anchors start today’s show on reports of Twitter nearing a deal to accept Elon Musk’s purchase offer, with insight from Verge Editor-in-Chief Nilay Patel. Then, Goldman Sachs analyst Eric Sheridan previews this week’s big tech earnings, and Mark Asset Management CEO and Managing Partner Morris Mark breaks down the underperformance of FAANG stocks in 2022. Later, CNBC’s Mike Santoli looks at the Nasdaq amid the broader market sell-off, and Citi analyst Christopher Danely weighs in on opportunities in the semiconductor space. by TechCheck

42 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

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Finding Value in E-Commerce, The State of Big Tech Regulations & What to Expect from Disney in 2023 12/21/22

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