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☆ Watch CNBC's full interview with Jason Snipe, Alex Kantrowitz, and Joe Terranova
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-18 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailWatch CNBC's full interview with Jason Snipe, Alex Kantrowitz, and Joe TerranovaJason Snipe, Odyssey Capital Advisors principal, Alex Kantrowitz, Big Technology founder, and Joe Terranova, senior managing director at Virtus Investment Partners, join CNBC's 'Closing Bell' to discuss what to watch in Netflix earnings, mega caps, and more.

Persons: Jason Snipe, Alex Kantrowitz, Joe Terranova Jason Snipe, Joe Terranova, CNBC's Organizations: Odyssey Capital Advisors, Big Technology, Virtus Investment Partners

☆ Big Tech's Alex Kantrowitz doesn't believe Google or Intel's chips will cut into Nvidia's lead
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-09 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailBig Tech's Alex Kantrowitz doesn't believe Google or Intel's chips will cut into Nvidia's leadAlex Kantrowitz, Big Technology founder, joins 'Closing Bell' to discuss AI chips as Google announced its latest AI chip.

Persons: Alex Kantrowitz doesn't, Alex Kantrowitz Organizations: Big Technology, Google

Morgan Stanley raised its price target on Ford after the company reassessed its electric vehicle strategy. That "paints path to ~$230-$290 stock price as we argue AMZN could warrant an even higher multiple in this scenario," he added. — Michelle Fox 7:38 a.m.: Evercore hikes Disney price target, points out near-term catalysts Walt Disney has a bright near-term outlook, according to Evercore ISI. In addition to cutting his price target, Harned also pulled down his outlook for free cash flow and deliveries. — Alex Harring 5:48 a.m.: KeyBanc raises Nvidia price target There's no slowing down Nvidia , according to KeyBanc.

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☆ How India is challenging China as Asia's tech powerhouse
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-05 | by ( Arjun Kharpal | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +30 min

New Delhi has sought to woo foreign tech companies and has been increasingly successful, with giants like Apple increasing their presence in the country. Tom Chitty: For years China has been Asia's tech powerhouse where the world's electronics and some of the biggest companies on the planet are located. And I think India is in the very early stages, to put it quite bluntly, of trying to do that. Tom Chitty: India have got an election this year as well, which is going to be interesting to see what happens there. You know, India has aligned itself slightly more to the countries that are currently a bit more anti-China, shall we say?

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Post's price target increase is in line with his move on the GAAP price-to-earnings multiple to 22 from 21. — Alex Harring 6:39 a.m.: Melius moves to sidelines on Boeing Boeing has too many areas of concern, Melius Research warned. Analyst Robert Spingarn downgraded the plane maker to hold from buy and slashed his price target by $71 to $209. Analyst Filippo Falorni upgraded the cosmetics stock to buy from neutral and hiked his price target by $15 to $175. Analyst Brennan Hawken downgraded the investment asset manager to neutral from buy and cut his price target by $5 to $135.

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☆ Not all AI players need to be a part of the Magnificent 7, says Alex Kantrowitz
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-15 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailNot all AI players need to be a part of the Magnificent 7, says Alex KantrowitzAlex Kantrowitz, Big Technology Founder, discusses whether Adobe should take Tesla's place in the Magnificent 7.

Persons: Alex Kantrowitz Alex Kantrowitz Organizations: Big Technology, Adobe

☆ Retail traders are making some surprising moves in the latest week
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-14 | by ( Alex Harring | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Retail traders bought billions of dollars worth of cash equities over the past week on net, according to data compiled by JPMorgan's Peng Cheng. With those gains, he said traders bought into Apple and Alphabet , which have both largely sat out of the broader market rally this year. By comparison, investors bought more than half a billion dollars of Alphabet when accounting for outflows. Neither tech stock made the list of top 25 securities by retail net inflows in the previous week. Outside of big tech, Cheng noted that retail investors snapped up shares of beat-down Boeing , which is facing a crisis surrounding its 737 Max 9s after a door panel blew out midflight.

Persons: JPMorgan's Peng Cheng, Cheng, SPX, Max, LSEG Organizations: Retail, Nvidia, Meta, Apple, Trust, outflows, Boeing, Dow Jones, Broadcom, Costco Locations: Japan

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares mostly rose Wednesday, encouraged by a record rally on Wall Street that was led by technology companies. Speculation is rife that Japan's central bank is getting ready to end its super-easy monetary policy, which has set interest rates below zero, and start raising rates. Photos You Should See View All 60 ImagesOn Wall Street, the S&P 500 jumped 1.1% to top its all-time high set last week. The worse-than-expected data kept the door closed for long-sought cuts to interest rates at the Federal Reserve meeting next week. On Wall Street, big technology stocks did heavy lifting.

Persons: Australia's, Korea's Kospi, ”, Tim Waterer, Brian Jacobsen, Chris Larkin, Morgan Stanley, ” Larkin, “, Dow, Brent Organizations: TOKYO, Nikkei, Bank of, KCM, U.S, Dow Jones, Nasdaq, Federal Reserve, Annex Wealth Management, Fed, Treasury, Oracle, Nvidia Locations: Hong, Shanghai, Wall

☆ I worked at Google for 7 years and watched the open culture die. The company is doomed to repeat unnecessary embarrassment if they don't fix it.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-08 | by ( David Kiferbaum | Big Technology | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

He observed the fall of Google's open culture and its impact on Google's product. His controversial memo questioning Google's diversity practices noted that "Google's political bias has equated the freedom from offense with psychological safety, but shaming into silence is the antithesis of psychological safety." Rather than reaffirm Google's culture of open questioning and psychological safety by actively challenging Damore's assertions, leadership fired Damore and ended the discussion. Google leadership did further damage to the company's open culture following employee protests of military contracts and executives' alleged sexual harassment. AdvertisementThe closing of Google's open culture harmed the product.

Persons: David Kiferbaum, —, Eric Schmidt, Jonathan Rosenberg, Larry Page, Sergei Brin, James Damore, Damore, Sundar, TGIF, what's Organizations: Google, Big Technology, Service, CNN

☆ A Trans-Atlantic Crackdown
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-05 | by ( David Leonhardt | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

In today’s newsletter, I want to help you understand the emerging crackdown on big technology companies. The European Union yesterday imposed a $2 billion fine on Apple, and regulators in the U.S. are pursuing cases against Amazon, Google, Facebook and perhaps Apple. These legal cases are often complex, and I know that some readers find them hard to follow. In the book, Wu used a term — “the cycle” — to describe what happened after a new form of communication arrived, be it the telephone, radio or internet. In the early days of radio, amateur stations proliferated, much as the early internet was quirky and offered few opportunities for profit.

Persons: Tim Wu, Wu Organizations: Apple, Amazon, Google, Facebook Locations: U.S

☆ Leonardo CEO discusses the 'big technology challenge' facing the defense sector
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-01 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailLeonardo CEO discusses the 'big technology challenge' facing the defense sectorRoberto Cingolani, CEO of Leonardo, discusses the European defence firm's full-year earnings, how the sector should move from weaponry to security, and how AI and digitalization could affect the industry.

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☆ Watch CNBC’s full interview with Big Technology’s Alex Kantrowitz and Solus’ Dan Greenhaus
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-26 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailWatch CNBC’s full interview with Big Technology’s Alex Kantrowitz and Solus’ Dan GreenhausCNBC’s Deirdre Bosa, Big Technology’s Alex Kantrowitz and Solus’ Dan Greenhaus, join 'Closing Bell' to discuss Google Gemini's AI inaccuracies and what it could mean for the mega cap tech company.

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☆ Google's search isn't in danger of replacement by AI, says Big Tech's Alex Kantrowitz
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-26 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

In this videoShare Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailGoogle's search isn't in danger of replacement by AI, says Big Tech's Alex KantrowitzCNBC’s Deirdre Bosa and Big Technology’s Alex Kantrowitz, join 'Closing Bell' to discuss Google Gemini's AI inaccuracies and what it could mean for the mega cap tech company.

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☆ Reddit is a 'smaller, more volatile' Twitter, says Big Technology's Alex Kantrowitz
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-23 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailReddit is a 'smaller, more volatile' Twitter, says Big Technology's Alex KantrowitzAlex Kantrowitz, Big Technology founder, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss Reddit's decision to go public, the company's journey to IPO, Sam Altman's stake in the company, and more.

Persons: Big, Alex Kantrowitz Alex Kantrowitz, Sam Altman's Organizations: Big Technology

☆ Leak: Amazon retail CEO tells employees about his 'AI show and tell' and warns of companies that 'failed to adapt' to big technology shifts
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-20 | by ( Eugene Kim | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

“I would say it's important to remember that history is littered with big successful companies who faced big technology shifts,” Herrington said during the event. Internally, Amazon is scrambling to brainstorm new AI projects . Herrington oversees Amazon’s entire retail business, including the online marketplace, healthcare unit, and logistics service. While mentioning big companies that failed to adapt to these transitions and ultimately phased out, Herrington said he’s confident Amazon is going to be a leader in AI. Advertisement“It's all of our responsibility together to make sure that's not going to be the Amazon story,” Herrington said.

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☆ Big Technology's Alex Kantrowitz: The legal action against social media companies has merit
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-15 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailBig Technology's Alex Kantrowitz: The legal action against social media companies has meritCNBC's Julia Boorstin with Big Technology's Alex Kantrowitz and University of Florida's Andrew Selepak, join 'Power Lunch' to discuss the lawsuits against the various social media apps.

Persons: Alex Kantrowitz, Julia Boorstin, Big, University of Florida's Andrew Selepak Organizations: University of Florida's

☆ Elad Gil, tech's biggest solo capitalist, sees an AI app wave coming
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-14 | by ( Darius Rafieyan | Samantha Stokes | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. AdvertisementThe year of the "AI app layer"Gil sees 2024 as the year that the “AI app layer” will start to crystalize, bringing the power of rapidly advancing foundation models to the masses. For someone with so much skin in the AI game, it’s notable that Gil’s portfolio does not include the big foundation models companies like OpenAI, Anthropic, and Cohere. Gil says he has been impressed with how quickly the legacy tech companies have moved to corner the market on cutting-edge AI research. But with the Biden administration’s more robust antitrust posture, Gil says there’s a lot of much-needed consolidation that’s not happening.

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☆ Expecting more sell-offs? These low-volatility fortresses can defend your portfolio and grow
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-13 | by ( Alex Harring | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Tuesday's inflation data sent the broader market reeling, making stable stocks more attractive for investors worried about further losses. Because of this, CNBC Pro screened for low-volatility, fortress-like names that can perform well if the drawdown continues. She pointed to growth of a media business as something that could help Costco win market share and create a better margin profile. While more than three out of every five analysts polled by FactSet has a buy rating on the stock, the typical price target reflects shares pulling back by 1.5%. The average price target reflects the likelihood for more rallying ahead with an upside of nearly 15%.

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☆ Goldman Sachs believes it's likely the 'Magnificent 7' beats the market again this year
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-05 | by ( Pia Singh | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Given that most of the "Magnificent Seven" has surpassed consensus expectations, Goldman Sachs said the group of big technology companies could once again exceed the broader market's gains this year. So far, six of the Magnificent Seven — all but blockbuster chipmaker Nvidia — have reported fourth-quarter results. Each of the companies, with the exception of electric vehicle maker Tesla , exceeded consensus sales forecasts, and collectively posted 14% year-over-year quarterly sales growth, Kostin noted. Analysts also expect the Magnificent Seven to outperform in margin expansion over the next three years, compared with the rest of the market, he added. Shares of the Magnificent Seven raced ahead of the broader market last year.

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☆ Mark Zuckerberg's Meta wants to burst Apple's blue bubbles: WhatsApp is coming for iMessage in the US
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-03 | by ( Hasan Chowdhury | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Getty ImagesThe Meta CEO reigns over an empire of social media apps that will be familiar to many Americans. Facebook bought the instant messaging app for $19 billion back in 2014, and has been able to turn it into a mega-hit across the world ever since. Such features seem to be of interest to businesses: WhatsApp's daily business users jumped 80% in the US last year, per data from Apptopia first reported by the Big Technology newsletter. 'Channels'WhatsApp is trying to offer the perks of social media without the publicity of it all. In late 2022, the Meta chief acknowledged that while there is still some time before bets on the metaverse can prove successful, "business messaging is probably going to be the next major pillar."

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☆ Watch CNBC’s full interview with Fundstrat's Tom Lee, NewEdge's Cameron Dawson and Big Technology’s Alex Kantrowitz
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-02 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailWatch CNBC’s full interview with Fundstrat's Tom Lee, NewEdge's Cameron Dawson and Big Technology’s Alex KantrowitzFundstrat's Tom Lee, NewEdge Wealth’s Cameron Dawson and Big Technology’s Alex Kantrowitz, join 'Closing Bell' to discuss the Fed decision and market reaction.

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☆ Kantrowitz: Amazon is really an AWS company now
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-02 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailKantrowitz: Amazon is really an AWS company nowBig Technology founder Alex Kantrowitz discusses the big takeaways from earnings from Meta, Amazon and Apple.

Persons: Alex Kantrowitz Organizations: Big Technology, Meta, Apple

☆ Recent tech layoffs isn't a moment where AI is replacing engineers: Big Technology's Alex Kantrowitz
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-31 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailRecent tech layoffs isn't a moment where AI is replacing engineers: Big Technology's Alex KantrowitzAlex Kantrowitz, Big Technology founder, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the mounting tech layoffs, the impact of Ai on the job cuts, and more.

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☆ These Apple suppliers have the most to win or lose from the tech giant's upcoming earnings
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-31 | by ( Alex Harring | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Reverberations from Apple 's earnings report will likely be felt across the hardware sector. A cottage industry of suppliers depends on Apple and the suppliers' stocks have a history of moving in tandem with the big technology name. To find these stocks, CNBC Pro screened FactSet for companies that provide Apple with supplies and have the highest correlation in stock price over a 20-week period. In 2023, the stock climbed nearly 39%, outperforming the broader market while underperforming the technology-heavy Nasdaq Composite . The average price target on the Street implies shares can add more than 4% in the next year.

Persons: Amkor, IXIC, Wall, Apple, —, Nick Wells Organizations: Apple, Investors, CNBC Pro, Nasdaq, Wall, Qualcomm Locations: underperformance

☆ These companies reporting earnings this week have a history of beating expectations, Bespoke says
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-29 | by ( Alex Harring | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

There are some companies reporting earnings this week with a track record of beating Wall Street expectations. This week is the busiest of the current corporate earnings season, with 19% of the S & P 500 set to report. About 72% of those companies have exceeded Wall Street expectations in their quarterly financial report. With this in mind, CNBC Pro used Bespoke Investment Group data to find stocks that tend to beat earnings expectations and rise on the back of their results. The Facebook parent has exceeded analysts' expectations for earnings and revenue 87% of the time, and has climbed about 1.9% on average following a report.

Persons: FactSet, Brent Thill, Tien, tsin Huang, Huang Organizations: Dow Jones, CNBC Pro, Jefferies, Mastercard, JPMorgan, Atkore

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