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Zacks Friday Finish Line: Archive

Benjamin Rains

VR, Fortnite, & Other Driving Forces Behind the Video Game Industry

Welcome to the latest episode of the Full-Court Finance podcast from Zacks Investment Research. On this week's episode, Ben Rains speaks with Ted Pollak of the ETFMG Video Game Tech ETF (GAMR) about the success of the video game industry and its future, from mobile gaming to virtual reality.

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Ryan McQueeney

Boeing & Oil Prices After Iran Deal, Nvidia & Disney Earnings

On today's episode of the Zacks Friday Finish Line, Associate Stock Strategist Ryan McQueeney and Editor Maddy Johnson take on this week's biggest stories, including the economic effects of the ill-fated Iran nuclear deal, Disney's Black Panther-fueled quarter, and Nvidia's latest quarterly earnings report.

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Ryan McQueeney

Why Athenahealth (ATHN) Is a Major Medtech Acquisition Target

On today's episode of the Tech Talk Tuesday podcast, Ryan McQueeney discusses Athenahealth (ATHN), a medical technology company that has found itself the target of an activist takeover from Paul Singer's Elliott Management.

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Benjamin Rains

Under Armour Gets More Desperate, Plus Twitter's New Live Sports Push

Welcome to the latest episode of the Full-Court Finance podcast from Zacks Investment Research. On this week's episode, Ben Rains dives into Under Armour's (UAA) current struggles before taking a look at Twitter's (TWTR) latest live streaming sports deals with Disney's (DIS) ESPN, Turner (TWX), MLB, and many others.

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Ryan McQueeney

Southwest's Woes, Musk's Mysteries, and Apple's Great Quarter

On today's episode of the Zacks Friday Finish Line, Associate Stock Strategist Ryan McQueeney and Editor Maddy Johnson take on this week's biggest stories, including the recent troubles of Southwest Airlines (LUV) and the latest earnings reports of Tesla (TSLA) and Apple (AAPL).

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Benjamin Rains

How Artificial Intelligence Is Reshaping Sports Sponsorship

Welcome to the latest episode of the Full-Court Finance podcast from Zacks Investment Research. On this week's episode, Ben Rains speaks with GumGum Sports General Manager, Jeff Katz about how artificial intelligence is drastically changing the way we understand sports sponsorships.

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Ryan McQueeney

Airbnb and Palantir: A Tale of Two Very Different Future Tech IPOs

On today's episode of the Tech Talk Tuesday podcast, Ryan McQueeney discusses the latest trends seen in the U.S. and global IPO markets and profiles two large tech "unicorns" slated to go public within the next few years: Airbnb and Palantir Technologies.

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Ryan McQueeney

Q1 Earnings Guide: Will Semiconductor Stocks Stay Hot?

Ryan McQueeney and Maddy Johnson take on this week's biggest stories, including the latest earnings results from the likes of Facebook (FB), Amazon (AMZN), and Microsoft (MSFT)--as well as the state of the semiconductor industry after AMD (AMD) and Intel (INTC) posted strong guidance.

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Ryan McQueeney

Will Data Privacy Woes Hurt Facebook's Earnings Report?

On today's episode of the Tech Talk Tuesday podcast, Ryan McQueeney digs into the latest estimates ahead of Facebook's (FB) upcoming earnings report date and discusses whether its ongoing data privacy scandal could create more headwinds this week.

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Benjamin Rains

BodyArmor Takes On Gatorade, The NBA & Twitch, & An ESPN+ Update

Welcome to the latest episode of the Full-Court Finance podcast from Zacks Investment Research. On this week's episode, we dive into BodyArmor as the sports drink newcomer looks to take on Gatorade. Next, we discuss the NBA's latest deal with Amazon's (AMZN) Twitch, before we close with a look at a deal that could impact Disney's (DIS) brand new ESPN+ streaming service.

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Ryan McQueeney

After Netflix Earnings, Should You Buy FANG Stocks?

On today's episode of the Tech Talk Tuesday podcast, Ryan McQueeney recaps Netflix's earnings report and touches on the video streaming platform's estimate-beating subscriber growth before previewing the upcoming earnings reports from the rest of the FANG stock group.

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Benjamin Rains

Should Disney Investors Worry As ESPN Plus Underwhelms?

Welcome to the latest episode of the Full-Court Finance podcast from Zacks Investment Research. On this week's episode, we break down Disney's (DIS) brand new ESPN+ streaming service, which might fail to impress investors at a time when the sports broadcasting giant really needs a boost.

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Ryan McQueeney

Bank Earnings Recap & Q1 Report Season Preview

On today's episode of the Zacks Friday Finish Line, Content Writer Ryan McQueeney and Editor Maddy Johnson take on this week's biggest stories, including the latest earnings results from JPMorgan Chase (JPM), Citigroup (C), and Wells Fargo (WFC)--as well as a brief look ahead to the rest of the Q1 report season.

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Ryan McQueeney

3 Ideas for Investing in Tech Stocks Amid Trade War Volatility

On today's episode of the Tech Talk Tuesday podcast, Ryan McQueeney discusses three tech investment ideas for those looking to remain active in the space amid ongoing volatility related to the possibility of a trade war between the U.S. and China.

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Benjamin Rains

Masters Recap, NBA News, & A Sports Broadcasting Update

Welcome to the latest episode of the Full-Court Finance podcast from Zacks Investment Research. On this week's episode, we recap the money behind the Masters and dive into the most recent basketball related business news ahead of the NBA playoffs. We then close the episode with a look at some impressive metrics regarding the current state of sports broadcasting.

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Ryan McQueeney

Spotify IPO, Amazon vs. Trump, & Key Trade War Facts

On today's episode of the Zacks Friday Finish Line, Content Writer Ryan McQueeney and Editor Maddy Johnson take on this week's biggest stories, including Spotify's unique first week of trading, the ongoing war of words between Amazon and President Trump, and what we have learned about the impending trade war so far.

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Ryan McQueeney

Tesla Headaches & Crypto Woes for AMD and Nvidia

On today's episode of the Tech Talk Tuesday podcast, Ryan McQueeney discusses all of the latest drama involving Tesla (TSLA) and explains why some investors are concerned that cryptocurrency volatility could have an effect on the likes of AMD (AMD) and Nvidia (NVDA).

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Benjamin Rains

March Madness Update, MLB's Big Money, & A Masters Preview

Welcome to the latest episode of the Full-Court Finance podcast from Zacks Investment Research. On this week's episode, we dive into NCAA March Madness ratings ahead of Monday's championship game. We then take a look at the money that fuels Major League Baseball, before diving into a Masters preview.

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Ryan McQueeney

Volatility Hits Tech Stocks, But Robotics & Automation Offer Growth

Maddy Johnson and Ryan McQueeney of the Zacks Friday Finish Line team are joined by Jeremie Capron, the director of research at Robo Global, for a special discussion about the tech sector's recent volatility.

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Ryan McQueeney

How Public Cloud Computing Will Influence the Race to $1 Trillion

On today's episode of the Tech Talk Tuesday podcast, Ryan McQueeney breaks down the race to $1 trillion in market cap by highlighting how public cloud computing is a key business for the likes of Alphabet (GOOGL), Amazon (AMZN), and Microsoft (MSFT).

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Benjamin Rains

What's Next For Nike, More NCAA News, & Another New Football League

Welcome to the latest episode of the Full-Court Finance podcast from Zacks Investment Research. On this week's episode, we dive into Nike's (NKE) recent quarterly results and begin to take a look at the company's growth initiatives. We then transition to the latest financial news surrounding NCAA March Madness, as well as a discussion about NBA micro-transactions, and the recently announced Alliance of American Football.

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Ryan McQueeney

Facebook Drama, Chipotle's Taco Bell Love, MU & NKE Earnings

On today's episode of the Zacks Friday Finish Line, Content Writer Ryan McQueeney and Editor Maddy Johnson take on this week's biggest stories, including Facebook's Cambridge Analytica scandal, Chipotle's new head of marketing, and earnings results from Micron and Nike.

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Ryan McQueeney

What Investors Need to Know About Cambridge Analytica and Facebook

On today's episode of the Tech Talk Tuesday podcast, Ryan McQueeney provides tech investors with everything they need to know about Facebook (FB) and Cambridge Analytica, a U.K.-based political consulting firm that reportedly accessed the personal data of up to 50 million Facebook users.

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Benjamin Rains

The Business Behind the NCAA's Money-Making March Madness Tournament

Welcome to the latest episode of the Full-Court Finance podcast from Zacks Investment Research. On this week's episode, we take a look at the multibillion-dollar business that drives NCAA March Madness after a wild opening weekend for the college basketball tournament.

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Ryan McQueeney

UAL's Bad Week, Apple Magazine, Ford Recall, & Latest Trump Talk

On today's episode of the Zacks Friday Finish Line, Content Writer Ryan McQueeney and Editor Maddy Johnson take on this week's biggest stories, including United's shaky pet policy, Apple's purchase of a digital magazine, Ford's massive recall, and the latest rhetoric out of the White House.

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