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Nvidia Post-Earnings, FireEye CEO on Cybersecurity Latest & Acorns CEO Joins on SPAC Announcement

Needham Managing Director Rajvindra Gill joins today to discuss Nvidia post-earnings. Then, CNBC’s Dom Chu covers the upswing in the FANG Plus Index. FireEye CEO Kevin Mandia joins to talk about how his company is leading customer adoption of cybersecurity amid recent data breaches at large companies. Later, we interview Acorns CEO Noah Kerner after Acorns announced today it will go public via SPAC, valuing the company at around $2.2 billion. Also, CNBC’s Kate Rooney updates us on the most recent meme stock rally costing short sellers around $1.8 billion. Then, CNBC’s Julia Boorstin interviews Relativity Space CEO Tim Ellis with Relativity Space coming in at number 23 on CNBC’s Disruptor 50 list. Plus, the latest details on Andy Jassy’s upcoming transition to CEO of Amazon. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 27, 202142 min

Amazon Strikes a Deal with MGM, ZipRecruiter CEO on Direct Listing Today & Exclusive with Intuit CEO Post-Earnings

CNBC’s Julia Boorstin joins the anchors to discuss the deal of the day: Amazon buying MGM for $8.45 billion. Then, The Verge’s Editor-in-Chief Nilay Patel joins to break down the deal further. CNBC’s Wilfred Frost live from the New York Stock Exchange provides updates on the ongoing Senate Banking Committee Hearing. Then, CNBC’s Julia Boorstin returns to interview Clear CEO Caryn Seidman-Becker with Clear coming in at number 19 on CNBC’s Disruptor 50 List. We also have an exclusive interview with Intuit CEO Sasan Goodarzi after the company reported its earnings yesterday. Later, ZipRecruiter CEO Ian Siegel joins to discuss the company’s direct listing today. Plus, CNBC’s Kate Rooney has the latest details on the crypto craze and meme stocks. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 26, 202145 min

CNBC’s Disruptor 50 List Debuts Today, Amazon and MGM Deal in the Works & Discord CEO Jason Citron

CNBC’s Julia Boorstin kicks off today’s show by discussing CNBC’s Disruptor 50 list out today. Then, CNBC’s Kate Rooney has the details on VC valuations hitting a record high in the first quarter. We also hear from 8VC Founding Partner and Palantir Co-Founder Joe Lonsdale on cryptocurrencies and the broader tech sector. Then, Mizuho Managing Director Gregg Moskowitz talks about his most recent note initiating Adobe with a buy rating. Recode Senior Editor Peter Kafka joins us to discuss the $9 billion Amazon and MGM deal currently in the works. CNBC’s Julia Boorstin re-joins the anchors later to interview Discord CEO Jason Citron with Discord coming in at number 3 on this year’s Disruptor 50 list. Then, our anchors cover the latest on Intel with Pat Gelsinger reaching 100 days as CEO. And has dogecoin inspired you to get a Shiba Inu dog? Don’t miss coverage of the cryptocurrency’s impact on this breed. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 25, 202142 min

Apple vs. Epic Closing Arguments, Latest on the Chip Shortage & CNBC’s First NFT

Fundstrat Global Advisors’ Tom Lee joins us this Monday morning to talk about his latest research note and share his thoughts on the tech sector and crypto market. Then, New York Times Contributor and Pivot Co-Host Kara Swisher is back to help break down the Apple vs. Epic Trial with closing arguments going on today. CNBC’s Ylan Mui live from Micron’s manufacturing plant in Virginia has the story on the latest efforts to fix the semiconductor shortage. Later, CNBC’s Julia Boorstin previews CNBC’s annual Disruptor 50 List set to release tomorrow. Then, the auction is underway for CNBC’s first NFT benefitting Autism Speaks and the Council for Economic Education. And later, Bernstein Senior Research Analyst Toni Sacconaghi joins us to chat about Apple vs. Epic’s impact on Apple’s stock. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 24, 202142 min

Two Exclusive Interviews with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and Snap CEO Evan Spiegel, Plus Tim Cook’s Apple vs. Epic Testimony

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella joins us in an exclusive interview this Friday morning to discuss the company’s plans for returning to work. Then, CNBC’s Josh Lipton gives us fresh updates on the Apple vs. Epic trial with Apple CEO Tim Cook taking the stand today. Later, Snap CEO Evan Spiegel joins us in an exclusive interview following Snap’s latest product and feature announcements from its 2021 Partner Summit. CNBC’s Deirdre Bosa has the latest details on WeWork after the company reported a quarter one loss of over $2 billion ahead of its upcoming SPAC. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 21, 202142 min

Crypto’s Comeback, Jam City CEO and Myspace Co-Founder Chris DeWolfe & Robinhood Allowing Investors to Buy IPOs

CNBC’s Mike Santoli joins us to talk the divergence in trading. Then, Morgan Stanley’s Head of Global Auto & Shared Mobility Research Adam Jonas shares his thoughts on how to value Tesla now that it’s caught up in the crypto craziness. Later, we hear from KeyBanc Managing Director John Vinh on his latest note upgrading Nvidia to overweight. Then, Pinboard Founder Maciej Ceglowski joins us to break down crypto’s latest moves and Elon Musk’s involvement. CNBC’s Julia Boorstin has a First on CNBC interview with Jam City CEO and Myspace Co-Founder Chris DeWolfe on his most recent venture. We also hear from CNBC’s Kate Rooney on Robinhood allowing investors to buy into IPOs. And later, CNBC’s Seema Mody explains Cathie Wood’s classification of Deere as a tech company. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 20, 202142 min

The Crypto Crash, Barclays Chairman of Global Internet Banking on the Tech Sell-Off & Google’s President of Commerce on I/O Latest

Barclays Chairman of Global Internet Banking Bob Peck joins us this morning to talk tech volatility, IPOs and SPACs. Then, Google President of Commerce Bill Ready chats about Google’s latest announcements from its I/O developer conference. Later, we hear from Margins Co-Author Ranjan Roy on the crypto crash with Bitcoin falling to its lowest levels since January. The drop influenced by Elon Musk’s recent tweets on crypto’s environmental impact and a cryptocurrency crackdown in China. Then, CNBC’s Julia Boorstin covers Jefferies’ bullish outlook for Netflix. And CNBC’s Kate Rooney has the details on Coinbase’s drop lower amid the cryptocurrency craziness. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 19, 202143 min

How to Play Tesla and EV Stocks, Top E-commerce Picks & Apple’s Delicate Dance with the Chinese Government

Defiance ETFs Chief Investment Officer and Tesla Shareholder Sylvia Jablonski joins us to chat about how to play Tesla after investor Michael Burry revealed a $530 million short on the stock. She also shares her thoughts on the EV space at large. CNBC’s Dom Chu tells you what to watch in cryptocurrency after Bitcoin bounced back this morning, only to turn lower as the day progressed. Also, New Enterprise Associates Venture Partner Ben Narasin shares his e-commerce picks in light of Walmart’s earnings report this morning. Later, CNBC’s Julia Boorstin gives us the latest details on Amazon looking to make an offer to buy MGM. CNBC’s Kate Rooney then takes us into the world of Wall Street Bets and covers the trending stocks in that space. Also, we hear from New York Times reporter Jack Nicas on his latest story covering Apple’s compliance with the Chinese government – including details on censorship, data sharing and banning apps. Later, Bank of America Semiconductor Analyst Vivek Arya joins us to share his top picks in the sector. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 18, 202142 min

Mega Media Merger, Cryptocurrency Craze & a Twitter Subscription Service in the Works

NYT & CNBC Contributor Kara Swisher joins us this Monday morning to talk about the media merger between AT&T’s WarnerMedia and Discovery. She also shares her thoughts on Twitter’s pending subscription service, Twitter Blue. Then, SV Angel Founder Ron Conway joins us to chat about cryptocurrency amid large swings in the crypto market and Elon Musk’s impact. Later, CNBC’s Julia Boorstin gives us more details on the media merger and how it benefits both companies. Also, we update you on the Bill and Melinda Gates divorce. And later, CNBC’s Mike Santoli covers what you need to know about media stocks in light of this morning’s merger. Also, CNBC’s Josh Lipton has the latest details on the Apple vs. Epic trial, which continues this week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 17, 202142 min

Disney’s Streaming Subscriber Miss, Airbnb CEO Post-Earnings & The Latest on Ghost Kitchen Start-Ups

CNBC’s Julia Boorstin joins us to break down Disney’s latest earnings report. The company reporting an earnings beat, but a miss on subscribers and revenue yesterday. Then, Needham Managing Director Laura Martin gives her take on Disney and other FAANG names amid tech’s volatile run. CNBC’s Deirdre Bosa speaks with Airbnb Co-Founder and CEO Brian Chesky in a First on CNBC interview to break down the company’s earnings report and outlook as the economy reopens. Then, CNBC’s Kate Rooney gives us the scoop on Coinbase, which released its first earnings report since going public, and Dogecoin’s price boost after Elon Musk vows to work with Dogecoin developers to improve efficiency. Later, CNBC’s Kate Rogers has the latest details on a ghost kitchen start-up initiated by a group of former Uber executives. And then, Lazard Managing Director Dennis Berman focuses on the rise of digital subscriptions in light of Disney’s subscriber miss. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 14, 202144 min

Bitcoin Bust, Applovin CEO on Earnings & the Buzz on Bumble with CEO Whitney Wolfe Herd

Founder of Bespoke Investment Group Paul Hickey joins us to chat about Apple and the broader tech sector. Then, CNBC’s Josh Lipton seeks out opportunity amid the dip in tech stocks. Later, Applovin CEO Adam Foroughi breaks down the company’s first earnings report since going public - the stock seeing a drop since its IPO in mid-April. And we get into all the latest details behind bitcoin’s big tumble since Elon Musk suspended cryptocurrency payments for Tesla cars, citing environmental concerns. Julia Boorstin also brings us Bumble Founder and CEO Whitney Wolfe Herd to discuss the company’s latest earnings report and outlook in what many are calling the upcoming “summer of love” as pandemic restrictions continue to ease. And CNBC’s Dom Chu zeroes in on the most crowded stocks outlined in a UBS note today. We also get to our Deirdre Bosa, who is breaking the news on Masterclass securing its latest funding round today. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 13, 202144 min

Byron Deeter’s Tech Stock Picks, the Successes & Challenges Facing ARKK & the FuboTV & Unity CEOs

Bessemer Venture Partner Byron Deeter joins the TechCheck anchors to reveal his top tech picks, as the tech tumble rages on. Then, we ask Unity Software CEO John Riccitiello to weigh in on the Epic Games vs. Apple battle over the App Store’s fees, as the leader of a video game development company that benefits from the store’s visibility. CNBC’s Dom Chu then helps us break down the successes and challenges facing Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest Fund right now. And our Julia Boorstin brings us a First On CNBC interview with FuboTV’s CEO David Gandler after the company reported earnings that beat estimates and has seen significant subscriber growth since the beginning of the pandemic. We’ve got all that and gut checks on some of the biggest stock movers in tech right now. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 12, 202144 min

The Tech Sell-Off Shaking the Industry, The Pipeline Attack Hackers Speak & ServiceNow CEO

Tom Lee of Fundstrat Global Advisors joins us amid the global tech sell-off to break down his thesis that tech stocks could drop up to another 7%. We’ve also got an exclusive with ServiceNow CEO Bill McDermott on his outlook for the software company amidst the sell-off and his plans for M&A (spoiler: none!). Eamon Javers then joins the rest of the TechCheck crew with the latest on the Colonial Pipeline hack. The hackers’ aim? Cash, not chaos. Biden is set to meet with Russian Pres. Putin on the cyber attack. We also cover the big moves Shopify and Roblox are seeing today. And lastly, Lucid Motors CEO Peter Rawlinson is with us on his decision to go public pre-production and the future of the EV space. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 11, 202142 min

Kara Swisher Weighs in on Musk on SNL, Dogecoin Takes a Tumble & the Cloudflare CEO

After Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s highly-anticipated SNL hosting debut over the weekend, NYT Contributor and Pivot Co-Host Kara Swisher gives us her thoughts on how he did. TLDR: it was a win. The biggest thing in tech right now? We’re calling it as the software stocks taking a tumble today and Dogecoin’s negative response to Musk’s comments on the cryptocurrency during SNL. Lo Toney of Plexo Capital helps us break down those moves and how investors are reacting. Dom Chu takes us inside Nasdaq’s tough week (it’s on a major losing streak) and Eamon Javers reports on the cyber ransomware pipeline attack. Then, Cloudflare Co-Founder & CEO Matthew Prince joins the TechCheck gang to talk earnings and what he calls the “unparalleled amount of cyber activity going on in the world right now." Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 10, 202145 min

Amazon Sidewalk’s Latest Features & Partners, Dropbox CEO Post-Earnings & Our Exclusive with DraftKing’s CEO

Amazon’s Senior Vice President of Devices and Services David Limp joins us to unpack Amazon Sidewalk’s latest features and partnerships announced today and how the new technology competes with similar Apple products. Then, following Dropbox’s earnings, Dropbox Co-Founder & CEO Drew Houston joins us in an exclusive interview to discuss the company’s recent performance and future outlook as employees return to the office. Later, CNBC’s Dom Chu explores speculative tech’s recent slowdown, focusing on whether the Ark Innovation ETF will make a comeback after its dip in performance this year. Also, now you can send money directly to select users on Twitter through its new “tip jar” feature. And bet on DraftKings? CEO Jason Robins joins us in an exclusive interview to break down the company’s recent earnings report. Robins also discusses the company’s future outlook as more states look to legalize sports betting. Later, CNBC’s Josh Lipton highlights what we learned from week one of the Apple vs. Epic Trial. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 7, 202142 min

Work-From-Home Stocks Losing Steam, General Atlantic CEO on Investing Strategy & Dell CEO on the Company’s Latest Technology

CNBC’s Deirdre Bosa breaks down Uber earnings and explains why the stock slowed down today. Then, CNBC’s Leslie Picker joins for an exclusive interview with General Atlantic Chairman and CEO Bill Ford on the company’s investing strategy and where he sees opportunity. Ford also gives his take on IPOs, Uber and Airbnb. Then, CNBC’s Dom Chu checks in on your favorite work-from-home plays, some of which have lost steam since being on a tear during the pandemic. CNBC’s Julia Boorstin previews Roku, which is set to report earnings today after the bell, and highlights that the company’s response to its standoff with YouTube will be key to watch for. Later, Dell CEO Michael Dell joins us in an exclusive interview to explain the company’s latest technology and offerings. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 6, 202142 min

Trump’s Facebook Ban Continues, Coursera CEO on First Earnings Report Since Going Public & Are Tech Stocks Resetting?

CNBC’s Julia Boorstin chats with our anchors about the Facebook Oversight Board’s decision to uphold Trump’s Facebook ban. Evercore Head of Internet Research Mark Mahaney joins the conversation to further discuss Facebook’s new homework given by the Oversight Board to create better rules for suspending users. Then, Mahaney pivots to the latest Lyft news after the company reported a revenue and earnings beat yesterday. Later, CNBC’s Eamon Javers brings us Trump’s first reaction after learning of the Oversight Board’s ruling on his Facebook account. Later, Coursera CEO Jeff Maggioncalda joins us to break down Coursera’s first earnings report since going public. Then, are tech stocks resetting? CNBC’s Bob Pisani explores the selloff yesterday and tells us where tech stocks are headed. Former Cisco Systems CEO John Chambers adds more details on the tech sector and tells us where he sees opportunity. And would you take a vacation to outer space? CNBC’s Morgan Brennan shares the latest details on Blue Origin’s plans for space tourism. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 5, 202142 min

Inside the Courtroom at the Apple vs. Epic Trial, Investor Garry Tan on his Anti-Amazon Thesis & the Gates Divorce

NYT’s Erin Griffith gives us the inside scoop on the Apple and Epic Games trial after being front and center on trial day one. Then, investor Garry Tan provides us with his anti-Amazon thesis highlighting that “If Amazon is the empire, we like to fund rebels.” Tan, the first-ever Coinbase investor, also gives his take on the future direction of cryptocurrency. In light of the tech selloff today, CNBC’s Dom Chu zeroes in on the performance of small to mid-cap tech stocks since the start of the year. Later, listen to CNBC’s Julia Boorstin on the advertising wars heating up—not only are top tech companies competing in this space, but retailers like Walmart and Target are joining the fight as well. Also, more details on Bill and Melinda Gates splitting up after 27 years, including how they plan to split their fortune. And live from San Jose, CNBC’s Scott Cohn on what to expect from the Elizabeth Holmes’ trial set to begin today. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 4, 202142 min

Apple & Epic Games Take to Court, Buffett’s Robinhood Comments & Chicago Cubs Chairman Tom Ricketts

On the first day of Apple and Epic Games’ showdown in court over their app store monopoly dispute, NYT Contributor and “Sway” podcast host Kara Swisher joins us to weigh in on the many fronts of the battles Apple is waging and how sustainable they are. We also asked her about the Verizon sale of its Yahoo! and AOL media assets to Apollo Global Management, with the news of the $5 billion sale breaking this morning. Then, CNBC’s Kate Rooney reports on Warren Buffett’s controversial comments on the popular trading platform Robinhood at Berkshire Hathaway’s annual shareholder meeting on Saturday and his lack of commentary on the rise of bitcoin. Julia Boorstin then takes us inside Max Hodak’s decision to step down as President of Elon Musk’s brain-implant start-up, Nueralink. Speaking of Musk, the Tesla founder tweeting recently about his upcoming SNL hosting debut and asking for feedback on some sketch ideas. We’ve also got an interview with Chicago Cubs Chairman Tom Ricketts and retail start-up Enjoy’s CEO Ron Johnson on their SPAC merger. All that, plus the tech headlines you should know today on the show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 3, 202142 min

Recapping Big Tech’s Massive Week in Earnings, The Music Streaming Fight & BEEPLE

Tech executive and big-time tech investor Keith Rabois joins us at the top of the show to talk the Amazon quarterly earnings that brought in over $100 billion in revenue. We also get his thoughts on the charges the EU just slapped on Apple over its app store breaking competition rules after Spotify launched a complaint at the tech giant in 2019. Then, an exciting interview with digital artist Beeple on his new spring NFT launch. You’ll remember he sold his NFT collage at Christie’s earlier this year for a whopping $69 million. We get all his thoughts on the growth of the NFT space in such a short amount of time and where it can go from here. We’ve also noticed a more easy-going social media presence from Jeff Bezos, as the world’s richest man is noticeably posting more and more on Instagram. We’re also covering the lack of gender diversity in the Venture Capital world, particularly this year, and Twitter’s miss in analyst expectations of its monetizable daily users for the quarter. And Julia Boorstin takes the rest of the TechCheck squad live to the reopening of the Disneyland theme park. Don’t miss all that and more of the biggest tech headlines. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 30, 202143 min

Rivals Facebook & Apple Crush Their Earnings, Amazon’s Workplace Culture & Qualcomm’s CEO-Elect

A massive day for mega cap tech: Apple and Facebook reported blowout earnings last night, in the midst of their privacy fight over the new iOS 14.5 software update. We cover what Tim Cook and Mark Zuckerberg had to say on their earnings calls. And the Qualcomm earnings are no slouch either—incoming CEO Cristiano Amon joins us for the first time on TechCheck to break down their quarter. On those Apple earnings, we had this to ask of our audience: what’s the bear case for this stock that just won’t quit? And who needs a reality check? Well, that would be Amazon, as LinkedIn names the company as the top place where Americans want to work, despite the company facing its biggest unionization effort at an Alabama warehouse earlier this month. More on the labor concerns and workplace culture at Amazon on the show today. Then, we’re joined by the CEO of one of the most successful SPACs— John Carrington of Stem. And Julia Boorstin joins the rest of the TechCheck gang to explain Verizon’s latest effort to potentially sell off Yahoo and AOL for about half what they bought them for not long ago. Don’t miss all this and more of today’s tech headlines. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 29, 202143 min

Big Tech Earnings: Microsoft & Google, What Went Wrong For Spotify & Pinterest This Quarter & the Shopify President

Microsoft and Alphabet reported earnings last night with clean beats, both banking big in reaching post-pandemic peaks. Ranjan Roy, one half of the duo behind the Substack tech newsletter “The Margins,” joins us to discuss the tech giants’ revenue growth, the future of Cloud and which companies are positioned well coming out of the pandemic. Then, Shopify President Harley Finkelstein makes his TechCheck debut to talk the company reporting better than expected earnings and revenue for its quarter, benefitting from the online shopping boom. We also jump into some of the earnings misses, covering Spotify’s tough day after earnings were reported. And Julia Boorstin details the slump in Pinterest’s subscriber growth, as pandemic restrictions are eased. Finally, Basecamp Co-Founder David Heinemeier Hansson comes on the show to address the pushback he’s received from Basecamp’s decision to ban political conversations at work. Listen in for that spirited conversation and all the tech movers of the day. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 28, 202143 min

Tesla’s Record Earnings, The Latest in the Delivery and Driving Space & Adobe’s CEO

Leaders of big name companies are joining us today to break down the latest in tech. We get Lyft Co-Founder John Zimmer’s thoughts on the ride-share app’s deal with Toyota to sell its sell-driving unit. DoorDash COO Christopher Payne joins in to talk the food delivery app’s news to lower the fees it charges restaurants. We also get hedge fund manager Dan Niles’ take on Tesla’s record Q1 earnings reported yesterday and his top picks, given the state of the industry right now. Not to mention the Twitter spats Elon Musk is fining himself in lately. Then, we’ve got an exclusive interview with Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen on the company’s deal with FedEx to integrate its ShopRunner e-commerce service to help brands manage shipping and logistics. And our Julia Boorstin brings us an interview with ESPN Chairman on all the deals going on in the world of streaming and media distribution. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 27, 202143 min

The Week to Come in Tech Earnings, The Latest in the Facebook vs. Apple Feud & Elon’s SNL Debut

Big Tech has a BIG week in earnings, as most of the FAANG names report their Q1 numbers this week. Tech investor and Palantir Co-Founder Joe Lonsdale joins CNBC’s Carl Quintanilla, Jon Fortt & Deirdre Bosa today to talk his expectations for the biggest names in the industry. He also gave us his thoughts on Bitcoin after it’s tough week and rallying weekend. Kara Swisher is also back with us today to give her two cents on the latest in the Facebook vs. Apple privacy feud. We’re also covering GameStop letting CEO George Sherman walk away with millions and Tesla’s EV competition in China. Then, an interview with the Henrique Dubugras, CEO of fintech unicorn Brex, receiving a $7.4 billion valuation. And lastly, we ask our viewers to write a joke for Elon Musk’s upcoming SNL monologue in today’s #crowdsource. The most entertaining of answers air on the show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 26, 202143 min

A Look at Intel Earnings, Biden’s Tax Hike’s Implications for Tech & the Nextdoor CEO

The biggest thing in tech today? Those Intel earnings—the stock is falling today despite earnings beating estimates. Then, we bring in investor Tim Draper to dish on his opposition to Biden’s capital gains tax hike proposal and his belief that Bitcoin is the future, as evidenced by his biting tweets yesterday. Draper believes that the tax increase could lead to the end of Silicon Valley as we know it. Then, we have an exclusive interview with Nextdoor CEO Sarah Friar. The social networking service is now available in a third of homes in North America. We also take a look at the stocks millennials are driving up and the hacker group going after Apple. And our Julia Boorstin recaps our Oscar pre-show livestream last night with some of the biggest names in Hollywood. Bringing you all that and other big tech headlines today. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 23, 202143 min

Big Tech’s Big Lobbying Spend, Just Eat’s Spat w/ Uber & STEVE AOKI

Big things today for TechCheck. The Verge’s EIC Nilay Patel joins us to talk Big Tech vs. Small Tech, just as app makers took to Capitol Hill to testify before Congress that they are “afraid” of tech giants like Apple and Google. Then, from the horse’s mouth: we get the scoop on what went down on Twitter yesterday between Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi and Just Eat’s CEO Jitse Groen from Groen himself. Our media and streaming expert Julia Boorstin brings us an interview with Sony Pictures CEO Tony Vinciquerra ahead of the Oscars this weekend. The entertainment company announcing a new streaming deal with Disney. And then… the legend that is Steve Aoki announces his new NFT project on our air. Listen for all that and much more tech news of the day. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 22, 202144 min

The Aftermath of Apple’s Spring Event, Netflix’s Disappointing Earnings Day & the UiPath IPO

There’s so much to cover in the aftermath of yesterday’s Apple ‘Spring Loaded’ event, we had to bring WSJ tech columnist Joanna Stern back to break down all the new products: from the iPad Pro to the new AirTags. She also gives us her take on the audio space that is starting to get crowded by big tech players. Then, one of the greats: Mark Mahaney of Evercore gives his outlook on Netflix, given their disappointing earnings report and decline in subscriber growth. We also hear from the Co-Founder & CEO of UiPath, with the cloud player going public in one of the biggest software IPOs today. Then, CNBC’s Senior Washington Correspondent Eamon Javers joins us with a report on the $50 million ransomware hack with Apple’s supplier as the target. We also get a look into Amazon’s new partnership with Dish to help launch their 5G network from David Brown, VP of Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2). Digging into all that and more of the tech headlines you should know today. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 21, 202144 min

Looking Ahead to Apple’s ‘Spring Loaded’ Event, Netflix & IBM Earnings & ‘National Doge Day’

It’s 4/20 and according to Dogecoin fanatics, it’s also ‘National Doge Day.’ As Bitcoin takes a hit, fans of the meme-based cryptocurrency are trying to send Doge to the moon. We discuss that and count down to Apple’s ‘Spring Loaded’ event with long-time investor and Zillow Co-Founder Spencer Rascoff. We also bring WSJ tech columnist Joanna Stern into the conversation to preview the expected product announcements from the Apple event. Julia Boorstin gives us a look into Netflix’s Q1 earnings reporting today after a record 2020 in subscriber growth. We also chat IBM earnings that beat expectations after a slowdown for the company in recent years. Then, CNBC Asia’s Eunice Yoon joins us live from Shanghai on the integration of the digital Yuan into transactions in China. All that and more of the biggest tech headlines of the day Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 20, 202144 min

Clubhouse’s $4B Valuation, Facebook’s Plan for Audio Domination & Sonos CEO Patrick Spence

TechCheck kicks off week 2 with a jam-packed hour on audio news. Starting off with podcast extraordinaire Kara Swisher with her take on Clubhouse’s $4 billion valuation after its latest funding round, Facebook’s plan to launch a suite of audio products and Apple Music’s ‘one penny’ policy. Then, we go to Sonos CEO Patrick Spence, a leader in the audio space taking on big tech in an infringement suit against Google. We also cover the SPAC slump as some of those names begin to cool off after surging to new highs this year, Tesla finding itself in hot water after some concerning accidents and Julia Boorstin joins on the myriad ways Facebook and Apple are becoming rivals. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 19, 202144 min

Capping off our Inaugural Week: an Exclusive with Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky, Jason Calacanis Weighs in on the Week in Debuts, The Reopening of Universal Studios Hollywood and so much more.

We’re capping off our inaugural week packed with powerhouse guests and the top stories in tech with an exclusive interview with Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky. He discusses the future of work and his travel expectations post-Covid with our Deirdre Bosa. Plus, big time tech investor Jason Calacanis joins us to weigh in on the week of market debuts, Coinbase’s implications for crypto and Robinhood’s fight in Massachusetts. We’ve also got new product news coming up next week from Apple-we’re digging into customer loyalty to both Apple and Amazon remaining high. And our Julia Boorstin takes us live to Universal Studios Hollywood on re-opening day. CNBC’s Josh Lipton also joins to break down the chip stocks to invest in right now. That and so much more today on the show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 16, 202143 min

The Coinbase Hangover, Bezos Speaks on the Amazon Union Vote, the AppLovin’ IPO, Where in the World is Jack Ma? And much more.

Lots to cover in tech today. We’ve got a packed show. We hit the biggest news of the day in tech with Kanyi Maqubela of Kindred Ventures. He gives us his take on Bezos’ comments to shareholders on the Alabama union vote defeat and the record-breaking Coinbase market debut yesterday. On the Coinbase front, the OG investor in the crypto platform Garry Tan joins on why he got in early and his initial belief in the company. Plus, we’ve got AppLovin CEO Adam Foroughi ahead of the IPO shaping up to be one of the largest this year. Finally, we’re tracking Jack Ma as he resurfaces for the first time since October with Financial Times reporter Ryan McMorrow. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 15, 202143 min

Bitcoin’s Big Day: Coinbase Goes Public, an Exclusive Chat with Slack’s CEO and the Scoop on the Trump-Hosted GOP Retreat

We’ve got a new show and we’re in the swing of things. Today on the show, CNBC’s Carl Quintanilla, Jon Fortt and Deirdre Bosa take a deep dive into the long-awaited Coinbase IPO and talk the future of crypto with Coinbase investor Ron Conway. Plus, we’ve got an exclusive interview with Slack CEO Stewart Butterfield, and Julia Boorstin joins to break down a CNBC.com scoop on the recent GOP retreat that brought together major donors and leaders at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 14, 202143 min

Twitter’s Former CEO Talks Tech’s Biggest Headlines, an Exclusive with Affirm’s CEO, and Facebook’s Plans for Speed Dating

TechCheck Day 2! On our second day as a new show, CNBC’s Carl Quintanilla, Jon Fortt and Deirdre Bosa talk to Twitter’s Former CEO Dick Costolo about Grab, SPACs, valuations and how Bitcoin keeps climbing higher. Then, Affirm’s Founder & CEO Max Levchin weighs in on the future of payments and gives us a gutcheck after the company’s IPO earlier this year. We also hit the J&J news of the day and Julia Boorstin talks Facebook’s plan to delve deeper into the dating space. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 13, 202143 min

TechCheck Liftoff: Big Day, Big Names in Tech, Big News

CNBC’s TechCheck launches! BIG DAY, BIG NAMES IN TECH, BIG NEWS. CNBC’s Carl Quintanilla, Jon Fortt, Deirdre Bosa and Julia Boorstin talk to the powerhouses behind the BIG 3: Intel, Uber, and LinkedIn. Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger weighs in on the global chip shortage. Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi discusses March being the best month for gross bookings in the company's history. And LinkedIn Co-founder and CEO Reid Hoffman talks about crypto's massive rise, his NFT investments and shares his thoughts on Georgia’s new voting laws. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 12, 202143 min

Introducing TechCheck

TechCheck is home to the boldest ideas and most influential names in the tech industry. The bi-coastal program dives deep into stocks focused on new technologies and trends while highlighting the latest news out of iconic companies, FAANG heavyweights, social media darlings, streaming giants, red-hot disruptors and more. Every weekday, TechCheck offers investors compelling, in-depth reporting, analysis and news-making interviews from the most notable and disruptive founders and CEOs in the tech industry that will chart the future of the global economy. The daily podcast is hosted by CNBC’s Jon Fortt and Carl Quintanilla on the East Coast and Deirdre Bosa on the West Coast and features CNBC’s Senior Media & Entertainment Reporter Julia Boorstin from Los Angeles. Coming soon. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 5, 20210 min