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☆ Nvidia is poised to pull away from peers ahead of semiconductor earnings this week, KeyBanc says
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-22 | by ( Brian Evans | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

KeyBanc thinks its ambitious price target on Nvidia is warranted ahead of quarterly results on Wednesday. The firm reiterated a buy rating on Nvidia stock in an earnings preview note Sunday for semiconductor stocks. NVDA YTD mountain Nvidia stock. While supply constraints for graphic processing units could hinder near-term upside, Vinh says KeyBanc "anticipates investors will look through these concerns." KeyBanc forecasts Nvidia will report $6.56 billion in revenue and an adjusted 93 cents per share on Wednesday.

☆ Here are Monday's biggest analyst calls: Apple, Nvidia, Amazon, DraftKings, Nike, Snowflake & more
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-22 | by ( Michael Bloom | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Piper Sandler names Microsoft, Snowflake and Oracle top AI picks Piper said that Microsoft, Snowflake and Oracle are the next "all-stars" in AI. Citi adds a negative catalyst watch on Nike Citi said Foot Locker's negative earnings report last week does not portend well for Nike. Citi downgrades Foot Locker to neutral from buy Citi downgraded Foot Locker after its disappointing earnings report last week and says shares are not fully de-risked. Deutsche Bank reiterates Snowflake as buy Deutsche says it's "constructive" heading into Snowflake earnings on Wednesday. Bank of America reiterates Alphabet as buy Bank of America says the internet search giant is "well positioned for mobile."

☆ 4 side hustles to try as a professional that don't require any new skills or expertise
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-21 | by ( Kanika Tolver | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Tolver suggests multiple side hustles including becoming a paid speaker and selling content. Become a paid speakerThere are thousands of fertile minds being paid regularly to speak at conferences, corporations and universities. Once that's complete, a professional website needs to be made that includes a speaker media kit featuring video examples of presentations. The speaking business is potentially very lucrative and offers the further advantage of exposure to new job opportunities. This can be a great way to give back to the next generation of professionals while getting paid to teach a subject that's aligned with professional expertise.

☆ Elliott proposes adding new directors to Goodyear’s board. How a margin-boosting plan might unfold
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-20 | by ( Kenneth Squire | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

To implement its plan, Elliott is recommending adding five new directors to the board. Six members of the 12-person board (including CEO Richard Kramer) have served on the board for 11+ years. This, along with the underperformance and tenure of many directors makes for a compelling case for serious board reconstitution. Based on its history, we would expect this to be a diversified and qualified group of industry and professional directors with one Elliott executive. Elliott right now is working amicably with management and recommending potential directors as opposed to threatening to nominate their own slate of directors.

☆ Desperate for streaming profits, media giants look to a soft ad market for help
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-20 | by ( Lillian Rizzo | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

(AP Photo/Universal Pictures) Photo Credit: Universal Pictures/Tippett StudioAfter spending years amassing streaming subscribers at great cost, media companies now need to make some profits. Look no further for proof of that than the most recent annual Upfronts, the events where media companies like Fox Corp ., Warner Bros. During Disney's earnings call earlier this month, CEO Bob Iger put new emphasis on ad-supported streaming. 'We need ads'There's been an uptick of consumers signing up for ad-supported streaming subscriptions. But media companies are struggling with the question of whether ad-tier subscriptions make up for other losses.

☆ Bank of America says buy these five tech stocks before it's too late
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-20 | by ( Michael Bloom | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Bank of America named a slew of tech stocks that are just too attractive to ignore. IBM The evolution of IBM continues, Bank of America analyst Wamsi Mohan said after attending the company's recent Think event. "We believe IBM will embark on further cost cutting, and enhance its services and software offerings through acquisitions," he said. The stock finished the week up 3.6% this year, and Bank of America sees plenty more gains for the legacy tech giant. IBM "IBM expect to monetize AI first through Services and expects a later inflection in Software as adoption scales.

☆ How TikTok and short-form video have become a 'huge driver of subscriber acquisition' for influencer podcasts
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-18 | by ( Amanda Perelli | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Influencers are using short-form video to advertise their podcast clips. As more influencers have turned to video podcasting, short-form video clips have become an effective driver to build buzz and reach new audiences, according to industry insiders. Others use short-form platforms to share repackaged podcast clips and reach a new audience. Tutson's Studio71 has nearly 150 active podcasts in its network with creators, influencers, and YouTubers releasing both audio and video formats across several platforms. In addition to reach, short clips can also help an influencer earn revenue.

☆ Death of Ownership: Companies Use Software, Subscriptions to Grab Money From Customers
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-18 | by ( Nathan Proctor | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

As more devices in our lives run on software, manufacturers have started to exert more control over their products even after the customer has taken them home. In some cases, companies force customers to use their repair services, disabling the product if they try to fix it themselves. Companies are just beginning to monetize this control, with dystopian methods and the assistance of America's unbalanced copyright laws. For companies, the appeal of subscriptions is pretty straightforward: a steady stream of revenue and a lot more money raised from their customers over time. In other cases, companies have tried to block consumers from accessing certain features at all unless they pay up first.

☆ Morgan Stanley sees a sign that points to a top in bitcoin
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-17 | by ( Tanaya Macheel | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

It's altcoin season, as they say in crypto, and that could mean a bitcoin price peak is imminent, according to Morgan Stanley. "Speculative activity has returned to some parts of the crypto market," said Morgan Stanley analyst Sheena Shah. Bitcoin price peaks both large and small have in recent years coincided with increases in speculative token listings, she said, highlighting April and November 2021 and March and August 2022. Throughout 2021 bitcoin's price had an inverse relationship with the pace of new token listings, according to Shah. "We will be watching to see if the same pattern repeats or if we are at the start of a new bullish bitcoin price cycle," said Shah.

☆ Elon Musk's super-app ambitions took an interesting turn with his first acquisition at Twitter
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-17 | by ( Dan Defrancesco | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

The move speaks to a broader strategy Musk has hinted at of creating a US super app. While extremely popular in Asia, super apps haven't caught on in the US. There are multiple forces working against the success of a super app in the US, let alone one run by someone as polarizing as Musk. When I think of super apps, my mind goes toward pursuing users' wallets. And here's why industry experts remain unconvinced about Elon Musk's plans to turn Twitter into a super app.

☆ Almost half of Gen Zs have side jobs as money fears take over, survey finds
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-17 | by ( Sophie Kiderlin | In | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Gen Zs and millennials are increasingly taking on second jobs as money concerns mount, a Deloitte survey says. Some 46% of Gen Zs currently have either a full- or part-time job in addition to their main one, a new Deloitte survey shows. For their 2023 Gen Z and Millennial Survey, Deloitte gathered responses from 14,483 Gen Zs and 8,373 millennials from 44 countries around the world. Data from Deloitte's survey shows that the cost of living is the biggest concern for millennials and Gen Z right now. "Economic concerns are hampering Gen Zs' and millennials' ability to plan for their future, and causing them to postpone major life decisions," she adds.

☆ I built a website that brings in 6 figures in passive income. Here are my best tips on getting started, from using Google AdSense to growing organic traffic.
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-17 | by ( Robin Madell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

He says getting advertisements onto his site was simple, and now he gets payouts every month. That motivated me to add some new features and optimize the site for search engines. I couldn't find any good resources on the web or in the Google search results with the information I sought. This is where an ad network came in — using a network to sell ad space keeps the entire process passive. For a small web publishing business, monthly net profit can be as simple as ad revenue minus hosting costs.

The number of Twitter mobile app downloads actually declined 18% in February to 14.05 million from 17.2 million in January. Meanwhile, Twitter had 14.9 million app downloads in April, which is a 2% increase from the 14.6 million downloads it accumulated in March. Musk's Twitter makeover has sparked new interest in decentralized social networks. Elon Musk's Twitter is facing new competition from a rival called Bluesky, a so-called decentralized communications app that is backed by Twitter co-founder and twice-former CEO, Jack Dorsey. The front-end apps built atop these decentralized platforms are often clunky, not professional-looking or easy to use.

☆ How much an OnlyFans creator with an audience of 34,000 earns per month and how she uses safe-for-work content to grow her income and reach
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-09 | by ( Nhari Djan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

OnlyFans creators often make non-adult content to promote on mainstream social-media platforms. Her OnlyFans audience is around 34,000 fans and followers across pages, including one free and one VIP. Michaels shared her top advice with Insider on how OnlyFans creators can use safe-for-work content to expand their reach without overextending themselves:1. Adult and mainstream content trends mirror each otherLike ASMR, many trends that impact mainstream creators also affect those who create adult content. Michaels is seeing a resurgence of livestreaming among adult creators, now, as platforms like TikTok and YouTube test live shopping with more mainstream creators.

☆ A.I. will change the face of Microsoft and double cloud revenue, Bernstein says
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-09 | by ( Samantha Subin | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing how companies operate and that could have major implications for Microsoft 's cloud business, according to Bernstein. As Microsoft launches new offerings and more users adopt the cloud, Bernstein expects the company's cloud revenue to more than double. Currently, AI offerings touch about 42% of the company's revenue, Bernstein said. How Microsoft can monetize AI Bernstein expects Microsoft to charge for AI where it adds "meaningful capabilities," forecasting the company could implement a 66% price increase for Copilot capabilities. Broadly speaking, Moerdler expects AI advancements in Microsoft's cloud services unit to reshape the industry — and new announcements have likely only just begun.

☆ How much an OnlyFans creator with 34,000 subscribers earns per month and how she uses safe-for-work content to grow her income and audience
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-09 | by ( Nhari Djan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

OnlyFans creators often make non-adult content to promote on mainstream social-media platforms. She shares how much she earns on OnlyFans and her top tips for making safe-for-work content. Adult-content creators who were working before the rise of OnlyFans will tell you promoting safe-for-work content on social media has long been key to building a following. Adult and mainstream content trends mirror each otherLike ASMR, many trends that impact mainstream creators also affect those who create adult content. Michaels is seeing a resurgence of livestreaming among adult creators, now, as platforms like TikTok and YouTube test live shopping with more mainstream creators.

☆ Jellysmack is hiring a new M&A leader as it eyes acquisitions in the 'near future'
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-09 | by ( Dan Whateley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Creator company Jellysmack is hiring a new M&A lead to help integrate companies that it buys. Jellysmack said it's interested in M&A and could be "acquisitive in the near future." Creator startup Jellysmack is hiring a new executive to lead its M&A integration practice as the company looks to diversify its business and grow its content portfolio, a company spokesperson confirmed to Insider. "Jellysmack remains interested in the M&A market and could be acquisitive in the near future," the spokesperson said. "The VP, PMI role we are hiring for will ensure the integration of any acquisitions are successful."

☆ I got fired from my dream tech job but now I make more money and work less hours a week as a content creator. Here's how I built it up.
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-08 | by ( Zulie Rane | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Zulie Rane makes six figures as a content creator after being fired from her job at a tech company. Over the next two years, I worked to build my real dream job in content creation. Within two years, I went from being a mediocre account manager at a tech company to a six-figure content creator who loves her job and works 20 hours a week. If I'd let go of that sooner, I could have started on my real dream job much earlier. Zulie Rane is a content creator, cat mom, and freelancer.

☆ I spent 30 days testing the advice of famous influencers on how to grow my social media presence. These 4 tips worked the best and I saw immediate results.
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-08 | by ( Jen Glantz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

One of my biggest goals in 2022 was to finally start monetizing social media. After reaching 89,000 followers across three different social media channels last year, I decided to reach out to brands to start doing paid partnerships. While the majority of my TikTok videos in the past have been silly ones based on popular and trending sounds, I started following this advice. Mass-produce your content in batchesAs a solopreneur who runs a business in the wedding space and freelances on the side, social media isn't my full-time job. "Growing and maintaining a social media account takes dedication, patience, and discipline," Hui said.

☆ How influencers get paid and make money on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-08 | by ( Amanda Perelli | Nathan Mcalone | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Influencers on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube get paid many ways, from sponsorships to ad revenue. Influencers earn money a number of ways, from sponsorships to selling merchandise. How much creators get paid on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube depends on a variety of factors, from content category to what platform the influencer is prominent on. Insider has spoken with dozens of other influencers on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok about how much each of them makes from videos, sponsorships, and other revenue streams. Graham StephanHow to get paid by YouTubeMany YouTube creators earn money off the ads that play in their videos and receive a monthly payout.

☆ This Asian MMA promotion wants to crack the US market -- without the blood and trash-talking
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-05 | by ( Andrew Mcnicol | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Could 2023 be the year mixed-martial arts (MMA) in the United States finally returns to its pure, humble beginnings nurtured in Asia nearly 5,000 years ago? “I can’t wait for the US fans to be exposed to true martial arts. Fighting on American soil, it’s amazing to be able to headline this landmark event,” said the former longtime UFC champion, who joined One in 2018. Courtesy Aaron Pan/ONE ChampionshipWhat “true martial arts” means in new-era combat sports is certainly up for interpretation. That’s more true to the spirit of martial arts and its traditional values.

☆ How to get Instagram sponsorships for small accounts and make money from brand deals
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-05 | by ( Sydney Bradley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Smaller accounts on Instagram can still make money as influencers. An influencer with as few as 2,300 Instagram followers has landed deals. If you're worried your Instagram account is too small to even think about making money as a content creator — think again. Instagram accounts can get brand sponsorships with between 2,000 and 3,000 followers, according to interviews with influencers. With around 3,000 Instagram followers, Kim is building a business as a travel and fashion influencer by leveraging her small audience.

☆ FTC says Meta misled parents and failed to protect children using Facebook's Messenger Kids app
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-04 | by ( Aaron Mcdade | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The FTC said Wednesday that Meta violated a 2020 privacy agreement with practices around its Messenger Kids app. Meta called the proposed changes to the 2020 order "a political stunt" and said the company plans to fight the changes. The initial 2020 order led to a $5 billion settlement with Facebook and called for an expanded privacy program. The agency claimed Meta misled parents about their ability to control who children communicate with through Messenger Kids, as some were able to talk to unapproved contacts through group messages. A group of childcare experts and advocates said in 2018 that the Messenger Kids app was satisfying a nonexistent need, and instead trying to "target" younger children who likely do not yet have other social media, according to The Associated Press.

☆ Facebook is shutting down its 'Paid Online Events' program that let creators and businesses earn money
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-04 | by ( Sydney Bradley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Meta is shuttering "Paid Online Events" that let creators and businesses monetize Facebook events. Facebook is ending its "Paid Online Events" program, a sign of the times that livestreamed virtual events are — mostly — a thing of the past. The program, launched in 2020, let creators and businesses, including educators and media publishers, earn money by charging admission to digital events on the Meta-owned platform. Facebook announced its Paid Online Events initiative in August 2020 while the COVID-19 pandemic was raging. Paid online events were part of Facebook's wider creator monetization offerings, which span ad-revenue share, subscriptions, and several bonus programs.

☆ Opinion | Lina Khan: We Must Regulate A.I. Here’s How.
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-03 | by ( Lina M. Khan | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +3 min

The trajectory of the Web 2.0 era was not inevitable — it was instead shaped by a broad range of policy choices. A handful of powerful businesses control the necessary raw materials that start-ups and other companies rely on to develop and deploy A.I. Enforcers have the dual responsibility of watching out for the dangers posed by new A.I. is well equipped with legal jurisdiction to handle the issues brought to the fore by the rapidly developing A.I. Alongside tools that create deep fake videos and voice clones, these technologies can be used to facilitate fraud and extortion on a massive scale.

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