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

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  • (1:10) - Facebook Data Leak
  • (12:00) - Chipotle Hires More Taco Bell Executives
  • (18:30) - Micron and Nike Earnings Report Overview
  • (23:45) - Episode Roundup: Podcast@Zacks.com

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.

Make sure to subscribe and leave the show a rating on Apple Podcasts!

First up, Maddy and Ryan discussed Facebook and its ties to Cambridge Analytica, a U.K.-based firm that allegedly misused the personal data of up to 50 million Facebook users. The story evokes plenty of questions about the social media company’s business, its management team, and the way our society interacts with the internet on a daily basis.

Read more here: What Investors Need to Know About Cambridge Analytica and Facebook

Next, the hosts chatted about Chipotle (CMG - Free Report) and its decision to hire a former Taco Bell executive as its new chief marketing officer. Chipotle’s brand-new CEO is also from Taco Bell, so Maddy and Ryan took some time to speculate about what could be in store for the burrito chain with its new Taco Bell influence.

Check it out: Why Is Chipotle Stock Moving Higher?

Finally, Maddy and Ryan recap the latest earnings details from Micron (MU - Free Report) and Nike (NKE - Free Report) . Listen to the show to hear more!

As a reminder, if you feel that we missed something, or if you want us to cover a different story, shoot us an email at podcast@zacks.com. Make sure to check out all of our other audio content at zacks.com/podcasts, and remember to subscribe and leave us a rating on Apple Podcasts.

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