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Apple is set to report earnings after the bell today, but calling it just a hardware or software company is stale. Instead, Deirdre Bosa explains why more and more analysts are naming it a “can’t live without” consumer staples company. Plus, some of the biggest names in tech including Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman were at the White House today, meeting with Biden himself to discuss tech's moral responsibilities around AI development. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chegg shares were cut nearly in half after its CEO described how students have increasingly turned to ChatGPT in recent months, hurting new user growth. And that’s not the only company with big news today on AI disruption. IBM said it plans to pause hiring for roles that could be replaced by AI, showing just how much the new technology is creeping into all corners of society. But is AI ultimately going to be a net positive or net negative? A CNBC panel weighs in. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Softbank’s chip designer Arm has confidentially filed to go public, seeking a valuation of $30 billion to $70 billion in what is shaping up to be the biggest IPO of the year. Could it be the key to thawing a frozen IPO pipeline? Plus, investor Brad Gerstner lit into Sundar Pichai for losing Google’s AI lead to OpenAI, leaving investors questioning whether he can get tough on the issue. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Carl Quintanilla sits down with Alex Gregory and Peter Huyck, co-creators, writers and executive producers behind HBO’s five-part mini-series “White House Plumbers” based on the true story of Nixon's Watergate "masterminds," E. Howard Hunt and G. Gordon Liddy. The two discuss balancing historical fact and satire, the painstaking process behind recreating real-life locations, and why both Gregory and Huyck believe the show’s fresh take on the famous robbery is “the greatest story people have never heard.” Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Snap and Pinterest stock are both plummeting today as they warn of ad revenue challenges ahead – even though other big tech names that reported this week are showing advertising resilience. Plus, an Amazon analyst explains why the market might be underappreciating the stock, despite showing positive Q1 metrics like growing profitability and curbing expenses. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Microsoft and Alphabet both report earnings today – key for investors will be what they signal about AI in terms of announcements already made and what’s in store. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Is something happening to Google’s dominance? For two decades it enjoyed one of the best business models in history – search. The stock boomed. The company grew and acquired its way to becoming one of the biggest companies in the world. But today Alphabet finds itself cutting staff and facing new competition from ChatGPT and Bing at a pivotal time. Why that matters, and why maybe it doesn’t matter at all. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tesla cut prices a half dozen times in the last 6 months, and that cut into margins for the latest quarter. As investors are focused on the COST-CUTTING side of the portfolio and what that will do to earnings, we look at the revenue side and how margins could be squeezed from the top line. PLUS – more numbers and performance from Tiger Global as the private markets in tech catch up to the public ones. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

CNBC reported that Google is at work developing its new Pixel phone with a foldable screen – set for a June release and costing in the realm of $1700. Why does Google still invest in phones and physical hardware with such small market share and cost-cuts in other businesses? The answer is in Android and its overwhelming market share, and why it may need leverage in that competition. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A bull-bear debate on wall street about Nvidia as Microsoft reportedly starts to work on its own chip production. Plus – a look at the stakes for Netflix earnings and what else Meta is doing outside the metaverse. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Deirdre is back with the story of Samsung considering switching from Google as its default search engine. Where’d it think about going? Microsoft Bing of course. Why ChatGPT and Bing could destabilize Google’s Search dominance. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tesla just keeps cutting prices. A sign of strength or weakness? And Walmart is selling Bonobos for much less than it bought it for. What that says about its e-commerce ambitions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy published his letter to Amazon shareholders this morning – we parse some of the messages and themes that’ll play out for the rest of 2023 and beyond. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Warner Brothers and Discovery combining HBOMax and Discovery+ and naming it… Max? Inside WBD’s new streaming service. Plus – the difference between a solid-state button and physical button, why some people love physical buttons, why iPhone might stick with them, and why that’s tanking one hardware company’s stock. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

CNBC’s Steve Kovach and Kristina Partsinevelos report on demand fears from top technology producers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Carl Quintanilla sits down with Scott Z. Burns, the creator, EP, and showrunner of 'Extrapolations' on Apple TV+ for a long-ranging conversation on how the star-studded series is reimagining climate change storytelling. He shares how teaming up with Al Gore on 'An Inconvenient Truth' influenced his filmmaking journey, how he curated an A-list cast, and why he feels Hollywood has an obligation to portray the truth about our planet in the hopes of reimagining a brighter future for generations to come. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chamath Palihapitiya released his annual investor letter. His SPACs and public investments have cratered. Where to look for lessons in that performance and what he’s doing now. Plus – the overall rally in tech stocks: where are we in the cycle? And lawmakers meet with big tech companies. At stake? China, setting up what could be one of the major fault lines in the US economy over the next decade. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ari Emanuel & Vince McMahon. WWE & UFC. Apple & Major League Soccer? A whole lot of investors, owners, CEOs and companies are betting that the value of televised sports is going up. It’s in limited supply. What Endeavor’s deal to pull WWE & UFC together tells us about media valuations and where things are headed for the tech companies trying to get involved. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

AI is redrawing the lines of competition in big tech. Today it's Google going after Nvidia, arguing its supercomputers / computing capacity is faster (and, attention ESG investors, greener). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ari Emanuel and Endeavor are buying the WWE and merging it with UFC. We break down the math. Plus the most 2023 VC deal of 2023 -- investing in investing in t-bill management. Why a bunch of high-growth investors are excited about a 5% yield product and backing Zamp Finance. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

First Alibaba, now JD.com – why some of the largest Chinese tech companies are splitting up, preparing for spin-offs and IPOs of parts of their business, and what that tells us about the Chinese market. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today the CFTC sues Binance, CEO CZ and other members of management, arguing they “have failed to properly supervise Binance’s activities and, indeed, have actively facilitated violations of U.S. law.” Oops. Plus – Elon Musk says Twitter is now worth $20 Billion after buying it for $44 Billion six months ago, the AI chatbot battles chapter 598477556, and the TikTok rally. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Is there a bubble already brewing in VC? A billion dollar valuation for a pre-revenue AI company, backed by Andreessen Horowitz. Or maybe, this time it's different... And how the rally in tech stocks is all Apple and Microsoft, and maybe a bit of Nvidia too. What does that concentration signal. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What happened to Amazon’s stock? It’s underperformed the S&P and its big tech peers since the start of 2020. The answer lies in what happened to its profitability during that time frame. The company grew sales, grew headcount, grew its physical footprint, and for a time, grew its share price… But profits never materialized, and investors care in 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tech has outperformed in 2023, but Chinese tech stocks have been sitting out this rally. The $KWEB is down 8% this year. Plus – AI announcements today from Nvidia, Google and Adobe. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tiger Global is reportedly writing down its venture portfolio – marking to market some of those massive unicorn investments it made before the market for tech companies and valuations tumbled. But by and large, private valuations have been able to stay in a land of make-believe, as recent IPOs and SPACs get whacked. And Crowdflare says hacking attempts are on the rise because of, yes, the turmoil at SVB. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Investors in Silicon Valley Bank were wiped out; depositors were saved. But what about the investors in Silicon Valley? We look at how VCs were the major beneficiaries of the SVB backstop as the companies that they invest in and rely on for their returns survived. What comes next for those VCs and startups now. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Why are tech stocks rallying in the face of bank crises and broader market uncertainty – yields. Bad news is back to being good news for high-growth tech companies, at least when it comes to share price. And what exactly would a TikTok ban – or spinoff – look like, and is it even possible. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Stocks fell sharply on Wednesday – we look at how investing in tech has changed post-SVB. Plus – Foxconn has a warning for investors, and is planning a move outside of China. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

CNBC’s Carl Quintanilla sits down with Jon Favreau – creator, executive producer, and writer behind "The Mandalorian" as it enters its third season on Disney+. The two discuss the challenges of reimagining the "Star Wars" universe for devoted and new fans alike and how audience feedback enriches the storytelling process. Favreau also opens up about his experience working with Disney, Bob Iger's return, and how nostalgia can fuel stories that center on a shared human experience. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Inside Mark Zuckerberg’s decision to lay off another ten thousand employees at Meta Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jack Henry CEO David Foss discusses how the SASS operator supports regional banks and how the fallout from Silicon Valley Bank's collapse could change the banking industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tech moved decidedly higher Monday following the U.S. government’s decision to backstop Silicon Valley Bank’s depositors – why, what that tells us about tech investors, and what comes next. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

CNBC’s Julia Boorstin is on the red carpet ahead of Sunday’s Oscars with an expert cast to talk all things media, streaming & moviegoing. Julia spoke with Gail Berman, producer of Oscar nominated “Elvis” along with Jackie Brenneman from The Cinema Foundation and Matthew Belloni from Puck. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A run at Silicon Valley Bank, a failure and the regulators take over. Inside the fallout of a major bank seizing up, and how it will ripple through the market, through tech, through the investment landscape. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mark Zuckerberg has promised this is the “year of efficiency” – out is the metaverse, in are cost cuts, focus, discipline. But one noted tech investor says it’s about more than just righting the cost structure of the business and cutting some payroll – it’s about repositioning the company to take advantage of the next great wave of computing. Couldn’t do this and not mention A.I. once. Can Zuckerberg turn around this ship, and what his relationship with Wall Street can tell us. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

CNBC TechCheck Anchor Deirdre Bosa talks with Elliott Robinson of Bessemer Venture Partners about the current market outlook amid rising interest rates and macroeconomic concerns. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tough morning if your company name begins with S-I-L. Tough morning if you’re a California-based bank. Tough morning if you’re a bank that dove into tech. Deirdre reports, tying together the drama at Silvergate and Silicon Valley Bank, crypto and the startup/private tech company ecosystem. And why might Uber spin out its freight business, and more importantly, why now. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

"a difficult time in this market" -- can make for some interesting opportunities. Deirdre looks at a few possible buyout targets within software, based off the reported deal that Silverlake is trying to make for Qualtrics. But could others be coming, and at what prices? Also some quick analysis from Orlando Bravo. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Why are tech companies doing multiple rounds of layoffs? Meta reportedly the latest. Investor Brad Gerstner told CNBC today: “This is a re-founding moment for Zuckerberg akin to Jobs coming back to Apple and realizing the complex management blob had undermined talent, velocity and invention.” And SONOS – out with a new high-end connected speaker today. Why did it price it here in this economic environment? We talked to CEO Patrick Spence. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Elon Musk is reportedly looking to cut his AWS bill, and it’s highlighting a major theme in software right now: how consumption-based fee models are affecting enterprise cloud companies. If you only pay for what you use, and you use less… you’re going to pay less, and what does that do for Amazon, Microsoft, Google’s growth rates. PLUS – reports that an ARM IPO is coming to the US. A major exit for Softbank and Masa Son and a major loss for the London Stock Exchange. LISTEN UP. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Semiconductor stocks have outperformed this year – why, why now and what it has to do with AI and ChatGPT. Amazon pausing further construction on its HQ2 in Virginia. PLUS – MORE crypto fallout, this time in the banking world and its hitting a publicly traded stock Silvergate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the first installment of TechCheck Weekly, Deirdre Bosa looks at the next stage in the AI arms race: the hype wars -- whose announcements are real, which companies are best positioned and why it matters for investors. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Salesforce was strong, but Snowflake and Box forecasts have the street worried. Plus – speaking of growth, Rivian’s cash burn has us thinking about the biggest burners of all time – think Uber and Netflix and Tesla. Where burn stops burning from here. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Salesforce reported strong numbers, but it’s under pressure from a number of activist investors pushing for margin growth. And the IPO market has been frozen shut. Could Instacart warm it up? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What would a TikTok ban mean for American tech companies amid a wider U.S. / China decoupling in tech, and Deirdre runs through all the companies trying to make an AI announcement – what’s real and what’s flextape. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

CNBC’s Julia Boorstin spoke with Sarah Kunst of Cleo Capital about a new report in partnership with Harvard Business School that examines U.S. venture assets under management. The report shows that just 1% of venture capital in 2020 was managed by black investors. The two break down the report and talk about solutions to the industry’s diversity problem. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Deirdre Bosa debuts the new TechCheck format – the stories investors need to know within tech. The gang starts with a discussion of unprofitable, high-beta tech stocks, with Zoom earnings coming after the bell and a lot more software names this week. The Nasdaq 100 is coming off its worst week of the year, with unprofitable names underperforming and “quality” names holding up the best. A bright spot though? Nvidia. We look at the opportunity for Nvidia in ChatGPT, AI products, and the demand they could create for raw computing power. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Our anchors begin today’s show with CNBC’s Steve Liesman breaking down the Fed’s messaging around rate hikes, and CNBC’s Kate Rooney looks at the risk-on rally driving Bitcoin higher. Then, CNBC’s Mike Santoli looks at short sellers closing out their tech bets, and our Deirdre Bosa shares highlights from her post-earnings interview with DoorDash CEO Tony Xu. Next, our Julia Boorstin reports on the continued weakness in the ad market, and Procore CEO Tooey Courtemanche discusses the construction software firm’s performance in Q4. Later, Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer joins for a deep dive into the latest tech developments in the NBA and his outlook for Microsoft’s artificial intelligence initiatives. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

CNBC’s Julia Boorstin sits down with SNAP CEO Evan Siegel to discuss the increase in active users and the company’s roadmap for how it will exceed 1 billion users. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.