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☆ Disney could win streaming wars in the long-term, says Needham's Laura Martin
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-13 | 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 EmailDisney could win streaming wars in the long-term, says Needham's Laura MartinLaura Martin, senior internet and media analyst at Needham, joins CNBC's 'The Exchange' to discuss why Disney may come out on top in the streaming wars, why parks may be critical to long-term success despite falling revenue, and more.

Persons: Needham's Laura Martin Laura Martin Organizations: Disney, Needham

☆ Alphabet needs more clarity on how capex will translate to revenue, says Needham's Laura Martin
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-01 | 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 EmailAlphabet needs more clarity on how capex will translate to revenue, says Needham's Laura MartinLaura Martin, Needham analyst, joins CNBC's 'Money Movers' to discuss tech earnings, thoughts on whether regulators should break up Alphabet, and more.

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☆ Apple is ignoring generative AI craze, says Needham's Laura Martin
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-02 | 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 EmailApple is ignoring generative AI craze, says Needham's Laura MartinLaura Martin, Needham analyst, joins 'Money Movers' to discuss her take on big tech names Apple and Amazon after the tech giants reported their earnings.

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☆ I wouldn't be surprised if Deadpool pushes $200 million in domestic open, says Paul Dergarabedian
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-26 | 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 EmailI wouldn't be surprised if Deadpool pushes $200 million in domestic open, says Paul DergarabedianLaura Martin, Needham, and Paul Dergarabedian, Comscore, join 'Power Lunch' to discuss box office projections as more movies make their ways to the theater.

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☆ How Apple could double its revenue growth, according to top analyst Laura Martin
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-10 | by ( Alex Harring | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Needham sees Apple doubling its revenue growth by building out an advertising business. Analyst Laura Martin said the big technology company's single-digit revenue growth rate feels "increasingly at risk" over a three-year time horizon. Martin pointed to eMarketer data showing worldwide ad revenue should come in at just about $9.3 billion for Apple in the 2024 fiscal year. Selling connected TV ads on AppleTV+ could alone double the company's expected revenue growth rate of just 1% this year, Martin said. More broadly, she said advertising could help "reinvigorate" Apple's "anemic" revenue growth rate, while also accelerating free cash flow growth and upside to return on invested capital.

Persons: Needham, Laura Martin, Martin, LSEG Organizations: Apple, Amazon, Big Tech Locations: U.S

☆ From Mike Tyson-Jake Paul fight to NFL games, Netflix interest in live sports is rising
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-12 | by ( Julie Coleman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

The company has also leaned into live comedy shows, broadcasting a slew of events including the recent roast of Tom Brady. But on its most recent earnings call in April, co-CEO Ted Sarandos said Netflix isn't "anti-sports, but pro-profitable growth." Conway teaches courses about sports leadership and management, and he spent much of his career as a marketing executive for two Major League Baseball teams. Over the past few years, Apple has bought the rights to air Major League Baseball and Major League Soccer games. CNBC reported last year that Netflix, as well as Amazon, Apple, Comcast's NBCUniversal/Peacock, had expressed potential interest in a contract.

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☆ Watch CNBC's full interview with Needham's Laura Martin and The Verge's Nilay Patel on Apple's future
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-07 | 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 Needham's Laura Martin and The Verge's Nilay Patel on Apple's futureLaura Martin, senior internet and media analyst at Needham; and Nilay Patel, editor in chief of The Verge; and CNBC's Steve Kovach join 'The Exchange' to share details on Apple's new iPad, the company's approach to AI, and more.

Persons: Needham's Laura Martin, Nilay Patel, Laura Martin, Steve Kovach Organizations: Needham

☆ The iPad's operating system 'needs a revamp,' says The Verge's Nilay Patel
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-07 | 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 EmailThe iPad's operating system 'needs a revamp,' says The Verge's Nilay PatelLaura Martin, senior internet and media analyst at Needham, Nilay Patel, editor in chief of The Verge, and CNBC's Steve Kovach join 'The Exchange' to share details on Apple's new iPad, how Apple will approach AI, and more.

Persons: Nilay Patel Laura Martin, Nilay Patel, Steve Kovach Organizations: Needham, Apple

☆ Apple might be 'stuck in the last tech boom,' says Needham's Laura Martin
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-03 | 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 EmailApple might be 'stuck in the last tech boom,' says Needham's Laura MartinLaura Martin, Needham senior internet and media analyst, joins CNBC's 'The Exchange' to share outlooks on Apple, where the company stands in the AI race, and more.

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☆ Needham upgrades Netflix, sets $700 price target on future AI benefits
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-19 | by ( Samantha Subin | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Don't overlook Netflix's future stake in the artificial intelligence race, according to Needham. Analyst Laura Martin upgraded the streaming stock to buy from hold, saying its "tech-first culture" makes it one of the best-positioned streamers to benefit from the transition to AI. The upgrade from Needham comes on the heels of the media company's first-quarter earnings report. Netflix surpassed earnings expectations and said it will stop disclosing quarterly subscriber numbers and average revenue per membership next year. NFLX YTD mountain Shares this year Martin also lifted the firm's price target to $700 a share, suggesting that shares can rally another 15% from Thursday's close.

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Analyst Laura Champine also lowered her price target to $80 from $85, implying a 6% increase for the stock. "New York City office is one of the few REIT subsectors seeing improved demand," the analyst wrote. The bank double-upgraded the e-commerce platform to overweight from underweight and hiked its price target to $62 from $35. Feather added that eBay stock is currently trading at a discount versus peers, with Etsy trading around 35% higher. "JetBlue's DNA aligns with our broader preference for loyalty, premium, and international exposure ... albeit with less vigor than the Big 3," the analyst wrote.

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☆ Jim Cramer explains why you should hold on to Alphabet stock
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-08 | by ( Julie Coleman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

CNBC's Jim Cramer on Monday explained why it's worthwhile for investors to keep Alphabet stock in their portfolios, lauding the continued success of its search business and company-owned YouTube. Cramer had decided to sell some stock for the CNBC Investing Club's Charitable Trust because he worried that new artificial intelligence query systems will eventually become an "existential challenge" to Google's search business. "We shall sell no more for the charitable trust ... . Cramer also praised Alphabet's YouTube business, which could be worth $423 billion, according to a January commentary from Needham's Laura Martin. Cramer also mentioned a Bloomberg story that pointed to the hold YouTube has over the younger generation.

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☆ Disney beat back activist investor Nelson Peltz. Now the real work begins
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-04 | by ( Alex Sherman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

That would mark a milestone for the company, which launched Disney+ on Nov. 12, 2019. It would be the first time Disney showed it can make money from Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+. Disney will need to sustain and grow streaming profit to justify Iger's five-year-old strategy to go "all in" on the segment. Disney has already offered ESPN+, a sports streaming service that has some but not all of ESPN's content. Trian Partners' Nelson Peltz, who failed to join Disney's board Wednesday after securing just 31% of the vote, publicly questioned what he has called Disney's "woke" content strategy.

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☆ Disney needs to cut costs on the streaming side to get to profitability: Needham's Laura Martin
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-03 | 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 EmailDisney needs to cut costs on the streaming side to get to profitability: Needham's Laura MartinLaura Martin, Needham senior internet and media analyst, joins 'Closing Bell' to discuss Disney's stock outlook following the company's proxy fight victory.

Persons: Laura Martin Laura Martin, Needham Organizations: Disney

☆ Needham's Laura Martin weighs in on new data showing Gen Z prefers social video to streaming
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-22 | 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 EmailNeedham's Laura Martin weighs in on new data showing Gen Z prefers social video to streamingHosted by Brian Sullivan, “Last Call” is a fast-paced, entertaining business show that explores the intersection of money, culture and policy. Tune in Monday through Friday at 7 p.m. ET on CNBC.

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☆ Kate Middleton isn't the only one making us question reality. It turns out the clapping dog wasn't even in the Oscars 2024 audience.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-12 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Kate Middleton isn't the only one distorting reality online: the Oscars made a dog clap. AdvertisementIf Kate Middleton admitting to editing a photo of herself and her children made you question your grasp of reality, wait until you learn the truth about the dog clapping at the Oscars. The canine star played Snoop in "Anatomy of a Fall," which won best original screenplay at the 2024 Oscars. But according to host Jimmy Kimmel, Messi was too excited during the ceremony rehearsal to attend the live show. NO WAY MESSI CLAPPING AT THE OSCARS 😭 pic.twitter.com/3kCAjy5fkV — Rina (@bbblanchett) March 11, 2024This is Messi.

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☆ The Oscars are so wild this year that people reportedly complained about a dog being so lovable he skewed the race
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-08 | by ( Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The border collie star of Justine Triet's "Anatomy of a Fall" will not attend the Oscars on Sunday, according to The Hollywood Reporter. And apparently, after an attention-dominating appearance at the annual pre-Oscars nominees' luncheon in February, a few companies with nominees of their own weren't too happy about his presence there. AdvertisementAt the nominees' luncheon, stars from Bradley Cooper, to Ryan Gosling, to Billie Eilish, paid their respects to Messi, The Independent reported. "The ANATOMY OF A FALL dog is this year's Tom Cruise," Buchanan wrote on X. "Everyone at the nominees' luncheon wants to meet him."

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☆ Needham's Laura Martin talks where Apple goes from here
▼ + 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 EmailNeedham's Laura Martin talks where Apple goes from hereHosted by Brian Sullivan, “Last Call” is a fast-paced, entertaining business show that explores the intersection of money, culture and policy. Tune in Monday through Friday at 7 p.m. ET on CNBC.

Persons: Laura Martin, Brian Sullivan, “ Organizations: Apple, CNBC

☆ The Bull Fight: Disney vs. Warner Bros. Discovery
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-23 | 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 EmailThe Bull Fight: Disney vs. Warner Bros. DiscoveryNeedham’s Laura Martin and TD Cowen’s Doug Creutz, join 'Power Lunch' to discuss the media bullfight between Disney and Warner Bros Discovery.

Persons: Laura Martin, Doug Creutz Organizations: Disney, Warner Bros, Warner Bros Discovery

☆ Here's why Needham upgraded Disney to buy
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-08 | 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 EmailHere's why Needham upgraded Disney to buyLaura Martin, Needham senior analyst, joins ‘The Exchange’ to explain why her firm upgraded their outlook for Disney to buy, her expectations for the company, and more.

Persons: Needham, Laura Martin Organizations: Disney

☆ Needham's Laura Martin previews Disney ahead of earnings
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-07 | 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 EmailNeedham's Laura Martin previews Disney ahead of earningsLaura Martin, Needham senior analyst, joins 'Closing Bell' to discuss her expectations for Disney before the company reports its earnings.

Persons: Laura Martin, Needham Organizations: Disney

☆ Meta is too optimistic on revenue and cost growth in 2024, says Needham's Laura Martin
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-02 | 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 EmailMeta is too optimistic on revenue and cost growth in 2024, says Needham's Laura MartinLaura Martin, Needham Sr. Entertainment & Internet Analyst, joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk Meta earnings, the Big Tech sector, generative AI and more.

Persons: Needham's Laura Martin Laura Martin, Needham Organizations: Entertainment, Internet, Big Tech

☆ YouTube is worth $350-400 billion on its own, says Needham's Laura Martin
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-22 | 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 EmailYouTube is worth $350-400 billion on its own, says Needham's Laura MartinHosted by Brian Sullivan, “Last Call” is a fast-paced, entertaining business show that explores the intersection of money, culture and policy. Tune in Monday through Friday at 7 p.m. ET on CNBC.

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☆ Amazon announces Q, an AI chatbot for businesses
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-28 | by ( Jordan Novet | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Amazon on Tuesday announced a new chatbot called Q for people to use at work. The Copilot for Microsoft 365 and Duet AI for Google Workspace for business workers both cost $30 per person per month. As a result, with Q, people can discuss information that's stored in Microsoft 365, Dropbox, Salesforce and Zendesk, along with AWS' S3 data-storage service. Administrators will be able to determine whether Q can answer people's questions about general topics, said Deepak Singh, an AWS vice president. WATCH: The market now sees Amazon as more of a cloud and generative AI company, says Needham's Laura Martin

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☆ I'd be more positive on Disney if Nelson Peltz gets board seats, says Needham's Laura Martin
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-09 | 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 EmailI'd be more positive on Disney if Nelson Peltz gets board seats, says Needham's Laura MartinLaura Martin, Needham managing director, joins 'Closing Bell' to discuss Martin's thoughts on Disney's stock, what would make Disney's stock more compelling and if Apple should buy Disney or ESPN.

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