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Zacks Friday Finish Line: Archive

Ryan McQueeney

Analyzing Micron's Most-Bullish Analyst Call Ever

On today's episode of the Tech Talk Tuesday podcast, Ryan McQueeney highlights the rapid growth of memory-chip maker Micron Technology and debates whether the stock could be worth $100 per share within the next year.

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Benjamin Rains

Sports Gambling Update, New ESPN Boss, & NCAA Financials

Welcome to the latest episode of the Full-Court Finance podcast from Zacks Investment Research. On this week's episode, we dive into the latest news surrounding the potentially game-changing sports gambling case, the headwinds facing ESPN's new president, the big business of the NCAA, and much more.

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Ryan McQueeney

What Investors Should Know About the Cybersecurity Industry (Revised)

On today's episode of the Zacks Friday Finish Line, Content Writer Ryan McQueeney is joined by Paul McGough, a telecommunications expert with over 35 years of experience, to discuss the history and future of the cybersecurity industry.

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Ryan McQueeney

What Investors Should Know About the Cybersecurity Industry

On today's episode of the Zacks Friday Finish Line, Content Writer Ryan McQueeney is joined by Paul McGough, a telecommunications expert with over 35 years of experience, to discuss the history and future of the cybersecurity industry.

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Ryan McQueeney

The History and Future of the Cybersecurity Industry

On today's episode of the Tech Talk Tuesday podcast, Ryan McQueeney is joined by Paul McGough, a cybersecurity expert and the founder of Qwyit LLC, to discuss the history of his industry and what investors should expect next from its core businesses.

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Benjamin Rains

NFL Pizza Wars, Apparel Lawsuits, & College Hoops Corruption

On this week's episode of Full-Court Finance, we dive into the recent NFL pizza sponsorship saga, the potential continuation of a major college basketball corruption scandal, legal issues involving Nike and Adidas, and much more.

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Ryan McQueeney

Gun Stocks, Spotify's Strange IPO, & Powell's Take on Inflation

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 on gun control and gun stocks, Spotify's rare direct listing, and Fed chair Jerome Powell's recent Congressional testimony.

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Ryan McQueeney

Should You Buy These Large-Cap Tech Stocks?

On today's episode of the Tech Talk Tuesday podcast, Ryan McQueeney discusses three buy-ranked large-cap tech stocks: Nvidia (NVDA), Facebook (FB), and Sony (SNE).

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Benjamin Rains

Esports Goes Mainstream with NBA, FIFA Deals

Welcome to the latest episode of the Full-Court Finance podcast from Zacks Investment Research. This week we take a look at the growth of esports and how deals between gaming companies and leagues such as the NBA will help expand professional video gaming's appeal.

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Ryan McQueeney

Black Panther, Walmart Earnings, Roku Guidance, & Facebook Music

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 Black Panther's effect on Disney, Walmart's latest earnings results, Roku's shaky guidance, and rumors linking Facebook to music streaming aspirations.

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Ryan McQueeney

What Is 'Google Pay' and Why Does It Matter?

On the first-ever episode of the Tech Talk Tuesday podcast to take place on a Wednesday, Ryan McQueeney discusses the launch of Google Pay and what it means for the ever-important mobile payments market.

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Benjamin Rains

Can Under Armour Bounce Back in 2018?

Welcome to the latest episode of the Full-Court Finance podcast from Zacks Investment Research. This week we explore Under Armour's (UAA) Q4 results and look to the company's future, which seems highly uncertain amid stiff competition and shifting sports retail trends.

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Ryan McQueeney

Inflation Woes, Chipotle's New CEO, & Buffett's Latest Stock Picks

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 concerns about inflation, Chipotle's new CEO, and Berkshire Hathaway's recent stock picks.

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Ryan McQueeney

Bitcoin Investing: Utility Value, Trading Risks, & Regulatory Concerns

On today's episode of the Tech Talk Tuesday podcast, Ryan McQueeney is joined by Mick Sherman, the CEO and co-founder of Hercules Technologies, to discuss many facets of cryptocurrency investing.

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Benjamin Rains

The Big Money Behind the Winter Olympics In Pyeongchang

Welcome to a Winter Olympics edition of the Full-Court Finance podcast from Zacks Investment Research. On this week's episode, we explore the companies driving the 2018 Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea.

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Madeleine Johnson

Key Facts from Stock Sell-Off, Earnings from NVDA & TSLA

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 data from Nvidia and Tesla, as well as the massive stock sell-off that wiped 2018's gains from the major indexes.

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Ryan McQueeney

Should Crypto Investors Be Worried About Tether?

On today's episode of the Tech Talk Tuesday podcast, Ryan McQueeney discusses the recent sell-off in cryptocurrencies and highlights a new report that suggests one popular altcoin could be propping up the price of bitcoin under false pretenses.

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Benjamin Rains

Which Companies Won The Super Bowl Commercial Battle?

Welcome to a Super Bowl LII edition of the Full-Court Finance podcast from Zacks Investment Research. On this week's episode, we dive into the business behind the big game, looking specifically at which companies took advantage of the Super Bowl's massive television reach.

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Ryan McQueeney

Which 'FAANG' Stock Had the Best Earnings Report?

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 brand-new earnings reports from Facebook, Apple, Amazon, and Alphabet.

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Ryan McQueeney

The Ultimate Apple Earnings Preview Podcast

On today's episode of the Tech Talk Tuesday podcast, Ryan McQueeney previews the upcoming earnings report from Apple (AAPL) and shares what our exclusive consensus estimate files are predicting for key categories like iPhone sales and Services revenues.

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Benjamin Rains

An In-Depth Look At the Business of XFL 2020

Welcome to the latest episode of Full-Court Finance, the podcast from Zacks Investment Research focused on the intersection of sports, business, and the stock market. On this week's episode, we take a look at World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) owner Vince McMahon's recent XFL announcement and discuss what his new football league might look like when it debuts in 2020.

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Ryan McQueeney

Trump Tariff, Netflix Soars, and Earnings Reports from GE, INTC, & SBUX

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 brand-new Trump administration tariff and earnings results from General Electric, Netflix, Intel, and Starbucks.

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Ryan McQueeney

Why This Tax Reform Fund Is Underweight on Tech Stocks

On today's episode of the Tech Talk Tuesday podcast, Ryan McQueeney is joined by Ben Phillips, the CIO of EventShares, to discuss why his company's U.S Tax Reform Fund (TAXR) is actually underweight on tech stocks right now.

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Benjamin Rains

The Business of the NHL As Hockey's Popularity Slips In U.S.

Welcome to the latest episode of Full-Court Finance, the podcast from Zacks Investment Research focused on the intersection of sports, business, and the stock market. This week, with hockey's biggest stars set to take to the ice this weekend in Tampa Bay during the Honda (HMC) NHL All-Star Game, we dive into the business of the NHL as the sport's popularity in the U.S. begins to waver.

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Ryan McQueeney

Amazon HQ2 Shortlist, GE's Big Changes, & Bitcoin's Wild Week

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 Amazon's shortlist of cities for its second headquarters, the big changes coming to General Electric, and the latest volatility in cryptocurrencies.

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