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Jan 26, 2023 • 15min

TechCheck+ Gecko Robotics CEO on AI, robotics & renewable energy 1/26/23

CNBC's Pippa Stevens chats with Jake Loosararian, co-founder and CEO of Gecko Robotics. Loosararian shares his expectations and predictions around AI and the intersection of robotics and renewable energy. They discuss how energy reliability and resiliency will be a critical front line in the future of warfare - particularly given how the war in Ukraine has exposed the vulnerability of public infrastructure in global conflict. Loosararian also discusses how emergent technology can bolster power grids with AI, advanced robotics and sensors to withstand an energy blockade.
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Jan 26, 2023 • 44min

Tesla Surges on Q4 Results, JetBlue CEO Robin Hayes on Earnings & Meta to Reinstate Former President Trump’s Facebook Account 1/26/23

Our anchors begin today’s show with CNBC’s Dom Chu covering the intersection of GDP and tech stocks, and Bernstein Managing Director Toni Sacconaghi takes a deep dive into Tesla’s latest results. Then, our Julia Boorstin breaks down Comcast’s fourth quarter, and JetBlue CEO Robin Hayes joins for a conversation on the airline’s earnings. Next, we analyze the state of M&A with CNBC’s Frank Holland and Madrona Ventures Managing Director Matt McIlwain, and CNBC’s Bob Pisani takes a deep dive into why Wall Street loves share buybacks. CNBC’s Kate Rooney also reports on financial services company Stripe moving closer to an IPO, and MoffettNathanson Partner Lisa Ellis shares her outlook for stocks in the payments space. Later, our Julia Boorstin looks at Meta planning to reinstate former President Trump’s Facebook and Instagram accounts.
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Jan 25, 2023 • 44min

Microsoft Delivers Mixed Earnings, Department of Justice Files Lawsuit Against Google & Silicon Valley Bank CEO Greg Becker on Venture Capital 1/25/23

Our anchors begin today’s show with CNBC’s Steve Kovach and Goldman Sachs analyst Kash Rangan breaking down Microsoft’s latest earnings. Then, CNBC’s Mike Santoli looks at Microsoft’s impact on the markets, and Trivariate Research Founder Adam Parker offers guidance on how to play the tech sector. Next, our Julia Boorstin reports on the Department of Justice filing an antitrust lawsuit against Google, and CNBC’s Phil LeBeau previews Tesla’s results after the bell. Later, Silicon Valley Bank CEO Greg Becker shares his outlook for venture capital in 2023.
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Jan 24, 2023 • 19min

TechCheck+ Plaid CEO Zach Perret on his 2023 fintech predictions 1/24/23

CNBC's Deirdre Bosa and Kate Rooney sit down with Plaid co-founder and CEO Zach Perret from CNBC's San Francisco bureau. Zach shares his biggest fintech predictions for the year ahead.
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Jan 24, 2023 • 47min

Microsoft Reports Earnings After the Bell, Amazon Unveils New Prescription Drug Perk & Plaid CEO Zach Perret on Fintech Outlook 01/24/23

Our anchors begin today’s show previewing Microsoft’s earnings after the bell with CNBC’s Steve Kovach and New Age Wealth Advisors Co-Founder Todd Gordon. Then, Mizuho Managing Director Dan Dolev outlines his bear case for Coinbase, and our Julia Boorstin reports on Verizon’s latest quarterly results. Next, Guggenheim Securities Senior Managing Director Eric Mandl offers his outlook for tech M&A, and CNBC’s Bertha Coombs covers Amazon rolling out a new prescription drug perk for Prime subscribers in the U.S. Later, Plaid CEO Zach Perret joins for a look at fintech in the year ahead.
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Jan 23, 2023 • 44min

Spotify Announces Layoffs, Playing the China Tech Rally & Big Banks Plan New Payment Wallet 1/23/23

Our anchors begin today’s show with CNBC’s Frank Holland and Deutsche Bank analyst Brad Zelnick covering activist investor Elliott Management reportedly taking a multibillion-dollar stake in Salesforce. Then, our Julia Boorstin breaks down newly announced layoffs from Spotify, and Credit Suisse Head of U.S. Equity Strategy and Quantitative Research Jonathan Golub offers his predictions for tech EPS growth in Q4. Next, we take a deep dive into opportunities in China tech with CNBC’s Seema Mody and MSA Capital Managing Partner Ben Harburg, and CNBC’s Phil LeBeau looks at new auto prices to start 2023. Later, CNBC’s Kate Rooney and Wolfe Research analyst Darrin Peller discuss big banks planning a new payment wallet.
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Jan 20, 2023 • 44min

Alphabet Announces Layoffs, Netflix Surges on Q4 Subscriber Adds & President Biden’s Tech Scorecard 1/20/23

Our anchors begin today’s show with Big Technology newsletter author Alex Kantrowitz discussing Alphabet laying off 12,000 employees. Then, we break down Netflix’s Q4 earnings with our Julia Boorstin and Bank of America Managing Director Jessica Reif Ehrlich. Next, CNBC’s Kayla Tausche looks at tech regulations as we mark the halfway point of President Biden’s first term, and New Street Advisors Group Founder and CEO Delano Saporu shares his outlook for the broader economy. CNBC’s Dom Chu also delivers breaking news on Goldman Sachs’ consumer business facing a Federal Reserve investigation, and CNBC’s Steve Kovach reports on Apple’s plans to move chip production in-house. Later, CNBC’s Seema Mody breaks down the bullishness for dual-listed stocks as China reopens, with analysis from KraneShares CIO Brendan Ahern.
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Jan 19, 2023 • 9min

TechCheck+ Cybersecurity Tech with Walmart's Chief Information Security Officer 1/19/23

CNBC’s Frank Holland sits down with Walmart’s chief information security officer Jerry Geisler at Walmart headquarters in Arkansas to discuss the growing need for cybersecurity during the company’s Global Media Tech event. As the retail giant moves into new lines of business including an online marketplace with more than 100,000 third party sellers and creating an in house Buy Now Pay Later product, Geisler says cybersecurity is crucial to Walmart’s ambitions. They also discuss how Walmart is working to mitigate the shortage of 700,000 cybersecurity professionals in the U.S.
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Jan 19, 2023 • 44min

Big Tech Earnings Season Gets Started, Breyer Capital CEO Jim Breyer on Meta & Crypto Lender Genesis Prepares to File for Bankruptcy 01/19/23

Our anchors begin today’s show with CNBC’s Dom Chu analyzing what to expect from tech earnings season. Then, our Julia Boorstin and Evercore ISI Head of Internet Research Mark Mahaney preview Netflix’s Q4 results after the bell, and Breyer Capital Founder and CEO Jim Breyer shares his expectations for Meta and TikTok. Next, CNBC’s Robert Frank looks at whether Elon Musk could be facing headaches on his tax bill after taking over Twitter, and CNBC’s Ylan Mui reports on the U.S. officially hitting its debt limit. Later, Crossmark Global Investments CIO Bob Doll offers his predictions for 2023, and CNBC’s Kate Rooney covers crypto lender Genesis preparing to file for bankruptcy.
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Jan 18, 2023 • 43min

Microsoft Announces Layoffs, Mastercard CEO Michael Miebach on Consumer Demand & Walmart Ups Investment in Tech 1/18/23

Our anchors begin today’s show with Verge Editor-in-Chief Nilay Patel and CNBC’s Steve Kovach discussing the one-year anniversary of Microsoft announcing plans to acquire Activision-Blizzard. Then, Mastercard CEO Michael Miebach offers his outlook for consumer demand, inflation and the reopening of China, and our Julia Boorstin takes a deep dive into media stocks with Netflix reporting earnings tomorrow. Next, NorthmanTrader Founder Sven Henrich offers his outlook for the Nasdaq, and CNBC’s Frank Holland reports on Walmart’s investments in tech to boost sales. Later, Bernstein analyst Mark Moerdler joins after naming Microsoft his top long-term recession pick.

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