Zscaler CEO Jay Chaudhry on Earnings, Intel Breaks Ground on Ohio Chip Factory & Finding Software Consolidation Targets 9/9/22
Sep 9, 2022
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Zscaler CEO Jay Chaudhry discusses the cloud security company’s latest earnings beat. Intel breaks ground on its chip factory in Ohio. BMO Wealth Management Chief Investment Strategist Yung-Yu Ma offers his long-term bull case for cybersecurity and enterprise software. Crypto prices rise. Union Square Advisors Co-Founder and President Ted Smith shares his outlook for M&A in software.
The cybersecurity and enterprise software sectors are expected to experience consolidation due to increased M&A activity in the market.
T-Mobile aims to enhance shareholder value and capitalize on its positive performance by implementing a $14 billion share buyback program.
Deep dives
M&A Activity Expected to Pick Up in the Tech Sector
Despite a decrease in M&A activity compared to last year, there is still a busy environment and a potential for an uptick in consolidation. Private equity firms continue to be active, taking advantage of lower valuations. Large corporate buyers are also active in the market. SaaS companies are seen as resilient with their subscription-based models, and healthcare IT is an attractive sector for investment as technology and AI improve the healthcare system.
T-Mobile Announces $14 Billion Share Buyback
T-Mobile has announced a share buyback program worth $14 billion, running through September of next year. The stock has been a winner this year, up over 25%. The company is looking to enhance shareholder value and capitalize on its positive performance.
Apple Faces Scrutiny Over Potential Partnership with Chinese Chip Maker
Lawmakers have warned Apple about potential risks associated with partnering with Chinese chip maker, Yangzi Memory Technologies. Senator Marco Rubio has stated that Apple would face scrutiny from the federal government if they move forward with the partnership. Apple has clarified that they are considering using these chips only within China and that all user data stored on the chips would be fully encrypted.
Meta Cuts Down Responsible Innovation Team Amidst Cost-Cutting Measures
Meta, formerly known as Facebook, has reduced its responsible innovation team that comprised engineers and ethicists. The company stated that resources previously allocated to this team will be focused on more issue-specific teams. This move comes as Meta deals with misinformation on its platform and implements cost-cutting initiatives.
Our anchors begin today’s show with CNBC’s Mike Santoli analyzing the rebound in select growth stocks, and BMO Wealth Management Chief Investment Strategist Yung-Yu Ma offers his long-term bull case for cybersecurity and enterprise software. Next, Zscaler CEO Jay Chaudhry discusses the cloud security company’s latest earnings beat, and CNBC’s Kristina Partsinevelos reports live from the groundbreaking ceremony for Intel’s chip factory in Ohio. Later, CNBC’s Kate Rooney covers the recent rise in crypto prices, and Union Square Advisors Co-Founder and President Ted Smith shares his outlook for M&A in software.
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