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Another VC Bubble? And how the tech rally is all Apple & Microsoft 3/24/23 Mar 24, 2023

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Is there a bubble already brewing in VC? A billion dollar valuation for a pre-revenue AI company, backed by Andreessen Horowitz. Or maybe, this time it's different... And how the rally in tech stocks is all Apple and Microsoft, and maybe a bit of Nvidia too. What does that concentration signal. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

TechCheck+ Amazon’s Missing Profit 3/24/23 Mar 24, 2023

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What happened to Amazon’s stock? It’s underperformed the S&P and its big tech peers since the start of 2020. The answer lies in what happened to its profitability during that time frame. The company grew sales, grew headcount, grew its physical footprint, and for a time, grew its share price… But profits never materialized, and investors care in 2023.

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Chinese Tech Stocks Sit Back & Another AI Gold Rush 3/21/23 Mar 21, 2023

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Tech has outperformed in 2023, but Chinese tech stocks have been sitting out this rally. The $KWEB is down 8% this year. Plus – AI announcements today from Nvidia, Google and Adobe.

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Investors in La La Land & Another Reason to Fear the Bank Runs 3/17/23 Mar 17, 2023

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Tiger Global is reportedly writing down its venture portfolio – marking to market some of those massive unicorn investments it made before the market for tech companies and valuations tumbled. But by and large, private valuations have been able to stay in a land of make-believe, as recent IPOs and SPACs get whacked. And Crowdflare says hacking attempts are on the rise because of, yes, the turmoil at SVB.

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TechCheck+ The VC Bailout 3/17/23 Mar 17, 2023

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Investors in Silicon Valley Bank were wiped out; depositors were saved. But what about the investors in Silicon Valley? We look at how VCs were the major beneficiaries of the SVB backstop as the companies that they invest in and rely on for their returns survived. What comes next for those VCs and startups now.

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The “Bizarro Trade” in Tech, and What Happens if TikTok Is Banned 3/16/23 Mar 17, 2023

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Why are tech stocks rallying in the face of bank crises and broader market uncertainty – yields. Bad news is back to being good news for high-growth tech companies, at least when it comes to share price. And what exactly would a TikTok ban – or spinoff – look like, and is it even possible. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Stocks Suffer Post-SVB and Foxconn Says Demand for Consumer Electronics is Getting Weaker 3/15/23 Mar 15, 2023

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Stocks fell sharply on Wednesday – we look at how investing in tech has changed post-SVB. Plus – Foxconn has a warning for investors, and is planning a move outside of China.

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TechCheck+ 'The Mandalorian' Creator Jon Favreau On The Storytelling Process 3/15/23 Mar 15, 2023

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CNBC’s Carl Quintanilla sits down with Jon Favreau – creator, executive producer, and writer behind "The Mandalorian" as it enters its third season on Disney+. The two discuss the challenges of reimagining the "Star Wars" universe for devoted and new fans alike and how audience feedback enriches the storytelling process. Favreau also opens up about his experience working with Disney, Bob Iger's return, and how nostalgia can fuel stories that center on a shared human experience. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Meta Layoffs 3/14/23 Mar 14, 2023

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Inside Mark Zuckerberg’s decision to lay off another ten thousand employees at Meta Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

TechCheck+ Jack Henry CEO David Foss on SVB collapse 3/24/23 Mar 14, 2023

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Jack Henry CEO David Foss discusses how the SASS operator supports regional banks and how the fallout from Silicon Valley Bank's collapse could change the banking industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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