Breaking Down Tech’s Volatile Q1, The Bear Case for Disney & IPOs Drop Off to Start 2022 4/1/22

TechCheck+ NFTs with Cent co-founder & CEO: Cent, the platform which sold an NFT of Jack Dorsey's first tweet, decided to halt transactions on its marketplace. TechCheck’s Deirdre Bosa and Cent co-founder and CEO Cameron Hejazi discuss why he made that decision and what’s next for Cent and NFT platforms. by TechCheck

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AppLovin CEO Adam Foroughi on Results, Fmr. Amazon Studios Head of Strategy Matthew Ball on the Metaverse & Upstart CEO Dave Girouard on Q4 Earnings: Our anchors start today’s show recapping earnings from food delivery app DoorDash and chipmaker Nvidia, and software maker AppLovin CEO Adam Foroughi joins for a look at the company’s latest results. Then, our Julia Boorstin reports on Melinda Gates’ business incubator Pivotal Ventures investing in eldercare innovations, and Former Amazon Studios Head of Strategy Matthew Ball weighs in on the future of the metaverse. CNBC’s Kayla Tausche also delivers breaking news on Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s remarks on the Russia-Ukraine conflict to the U.N. Security Council, and CNBC’s Frank Holland covers the consequences of underrepresentation in the tech workforce as we continue our celebration of Black history. Later, CNBC’s Eamon Javers reports on the potential for a cyber war if Russia invades Ukraine, and AI lending platform Upstart CE by TechCheck

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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell Testifies Before the Senate Banking Committee, C3 AI CEO Tom Siebel on Quarterly Performance & Samsara CEO Sanjit Biswas on First Results as a Public Company: We start today’s show bringing you Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s live testimony before the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs before CNBC’s Steve Liesman recaps highlights from Powell’s comments this morning. Then, CNBC’s Mike Santoli weighs in on crude oil trading and the latest market moves, and C3 AI CEO Tom Siebel discusses the enterprise software provider’s most recent quarterly results. Next, our Julia Boorstin reports on the increase of women in executive roles at Russell 3000 companies, and internet-of-things software firm Samsara CEO Sanjit Biswas joins after posting results for the first time as a public company. Later, CNBC’s Steve Liesman returns with the latest from Fed Chair Powell’s ongoing remarks before the panel of congressional lawmakers. by TechCheck

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Recapping CNBC’s Exclusive Emails from Elon Musk, Monday.com Co-CEO Eran Zinman on Earnings & NASCAR President Steve Phelps on Digital Expansion: Our anchors begin today’s show breaking down the recent slump in mega-cap stocks with CNBC’s Dom Chu, and Bank of America Head of U.S. Equity and Quantitative Strategy Savita Subramanian shares her thoughts on opportunities in tech stocks that sunk during the latest correction. Then, RBC Capital Markets analyst Brad Erickson weighs in on privacy concerns surrounding Apple, and CNBC’s Brian Schwartz discusses exclusive emails he received from Tesla CEO Elon Musk accusing President Biden of ignoring the EV giant. Monday.com Co-CEO Eran Zinman also joins as shares of the cloud platform slide on its Q4 results. Later, NASCAR President Steve Phelps breaks down the sport’s expansion into gaming, simulated racing and more. by TechCheck

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Analyzing Earnings from Square and Coinbase, VMware CEO Raghu Raghuram on Q4 Results & Russia Partially Limits Facebook: Our anchors begin today’s show looking at the ongoing swing in tech stocks with CNBC’s Dom Chu, and Bespoke Investment Group Co-Founder Paul Hickey offers more context on the current market volatility. Then, our Julia Boorstin covers misinformation on social media surrounding Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and Mizuho Managing Director Dan Dolev weighs in on the latest earnings from fintech platforms Block and Coinbase. Next, CNBC’s Steve Sedgwick reports on the newest developments in Eastern Europe, and VMWare CEO Raghu Raghuram joins exclusively to discuss the cloud-computing firm’s Q4 results. CNBC’s Kate Rooney also expands on the emergence of crypto as a viable currency alternative amid the ongoing crisis in Ukraine. Later, our Julia Boorstin returns with breaking news on Russia partially limiting access to Facebook in response to restrictions on the country’s med by TechCheck

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Shopify President Harley Finkelstein on Earnings, Colorado’s Crypto Push & CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz on Cybersecurity: We start today’s show sharing highlights from our Deirdre Bosa’s recent interview with Airbnb Co-Founder and CEO Brian Chesky after the rental company’s latest earnings beat the Street. Then, Shopify President Harley Finkelstein breaks down the e-commerce firm’s Q4 results, and CNBC’s Kate Rooney covers Colorado’s push to start accepting cryptocurrency for taxes. Next, our Jon Fortt recaps his conversation with Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian, focusing on earnings and how a rising rate environment could affect the platform. Later, cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike Co-Founder and CEO George Kurtz also joins to discuss last year’s uptick in ransomware attacks, and our Julia Boorstin reports on media conglomerate ViacomCBS posting its quarterly results and rebranding to Paramount. by TechCheck

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TechCheck + Bolt founder Ryan Breslow: TechCheck’s Deirdre Bosa spoke with Ryan Breslow, founder of the “one-click” checkout tech company Bolt Financial, to chat about fintech competition and his recent Twitter thread arguing that accelerator program Y Combinator and Stripe are the “mob bosses of Silicon Valley.” by TechCheck

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Affirm CEO Max Levchin on Quarterly Results, Zillow CEO Rich Barton on Earnings Beat & NFL Players Investing in Crypto: Our anchors begin today’s show breaking down the NFL’s ratings, broadcast rights and more with our Julia Boorstin, live from SoFi Stadium in California, home to this weekend’s Super Bowl. Then, Affirm Founder and CEO Max Levchin discusses the buy-now-pay-later platform’s latest results in a first-on interview, and NFL Chief Media and Business Officer Brian Rolapp breaks down the league’s media deals and the evolution of sports betting ahead of the big game. Next, Zillow Co-Founder and CEO Rich Barton joins for an exclusive conversation after the real estate firm’s Q4 earnings beat the Street, sending shares soaring. Later, CNBC’s Jane Wells takes a closer look at athletes cashing in on crypto and the metaverse, with interviews from Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones and Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Montana. by TechCheck

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Analyzing the Latest Russia-Ukraine Developments, Cyber Threats to U.S. Businesses Amid the Crisis & Outlining the Foreign Policy Implications of Russia’s Invasion: Our anchors start today’s show with CNBC’s Kayla Tausche reporting on the global response to Russia invading Ukraine overnight. Next, CNBC’s Dom Chu covers market volatility amid the ongoing crisis, and Retired Brigadier General and Former Assistant Secretary of State Mark Kimmitt discusses what to expect in Eastern Europe in the days ahead. Then, Wells Fargo Chairman of Global Internet Investment Banking Bob Peck weighs in on the financial implications of Russia’s invasion, and CNBC’s Eamon Javers covers new warnings on cyber threats to American businesses. Atlantic Council President and CEO Fred Kempe also breaks down the foreign policy implications of the conflict, and our Julia Boorstin expands on some of the morning’s top market movers. Later, CNBC’s Leslie Picker explains how the current geopolitical tensions might af by TechCheck

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TechCheck+ The Role of Crypto in Geopolitics: TechCheck’s Deirdre Bosa discusses the evolving role of crypto in geopolitics with Blockstream’s Samson Mow and VanEck’s Gabor Gurbacs. They discussed the current challenges of using cryptocurrencies as the war in Ukraine unfolds and how NFTs and decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) are being used to raise support for Ukraine. by TechCheck

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TechCheck+ The Metaverse Garbage Dump: TechCheck’s Deirdre Bosa spoke with Tech writer and author of the Garbage Day newsletter, Ryan Broderick, about the future of social media. Broderick argues that the way Facebook has fostered content over the past decade could spell the end of their metaverse before it even begins. by TechCheck

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TechCheck+ The Future of Live Sports Content: CNBC's Julia Boorstin sat down with Buzzer CEO, Bo Han, to talk about the company's latest growth initiatives. Buzzer is a short-form, live video platform that allows users to access some of the biggest moments in sports right from their phone. by TechCheck

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Arista Networks CEO Jayshree Ullal on Earnings, BlockFi Co-Founder and CEO Zac Prince on SEC Settlement & F5 CEO François Locoh-Donou on New Cloud Security: Our anchors begin today’s show taking a closer look at names leading the Nasdaq higher with CNBC’s Dom Chu, and Bessemer Venture Partners’ Byron Deeter offers a deep dive into the cloud sector. Then, Arista Networks CEO Jayshree Ullal discusses the software firm’s latest earnings beating the Street’s expectations, and our Julia Boorstin breaks down this year’s Super Bowl ratings. Next, crypto platform BlockFi Co-Founder and CEO Zac Prince joins after the company agreed to pay the SEC and 32 states a $100 million settlement over its retail crypto lending product. CNBC’s Ylan Mui also reports on Senate Republicans’ plans to boycott a committee vote to advance President Biden’s nominees to the Federal Reserve. Later, cybersecurity provider F5 CEO François Locoh-Donou shares details on a new cloud protection service the company recentl by TechCheck

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Investment Opportunities in Low P/E Stocks, Dropbox CEO Drew Houston on Earnings & Virgin Galactic Chairman Chamath Palihapitiya Steps Down: Our anchors begin today’s show breaking down the best and most cost-effective tech plays with CNBC’s Dom Chu, and Credit Suisse Co-Head of Quantitative Research Patrick Palfrey shares his insight on undervalued stocks with low P/E ratios. Then, MoffettNathanson Co-Founder and Senior Managing Director Michael Nathanson takes a closer look at streaming service Roku’s Q4 earnings miss, and Dropbox Co-Founder and CEO Drew Houston sits down for an exclusive interview on the cloud storage platform’s latest results. “Margins” Editor Ranjan Roy also discusses his outlook for pandemic stocks including DoorDash, Airbnb and Peloton, and CNBC’s Kate Rooney profiles new and more sophisticated trading tools for Ethereum. Later, CNBC’s Morgan Brennan reports on Virgin Galactic Chairman Chamath Palihapitiya stepping down from the space tourism company’s board. by TechCheck

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TechCheck+ Sequoia Capital’s Shaun Maguire on Crypto-Focused Fund 3/22/22: TechCheck’s Deirdre Bosa spoke with Sequoia Capital partner Shaun Maguire. On the heels of the firm’s crypto-focused fund, they discussed the fund’s strategy, which will invest primarily in liquid tokens, the infrastructure needed for the multi-chain future and Sequoia’s broader crypto portfolio. by TechCheck

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Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao on Forbes Investment, Disney’s Results Beat the Street & Sonos CEO Patrick Spence Breaks Down Earnings: Our anchors start today’s show recapping Disney’s latest earnings beat, with highlights from our Julia Boorstin’s recent interview with CEO Bob Chapek. Then, Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao joins for an exclusive interview after the crypto trading platform announced a $200 million strategic investment in Forbes as the magazine looks to go public via SPAC. Next, Bank of America analyst Jessica Ehrlich takes a deeper dive into Disney, and CNBC’s Ylan Mui reports on the Senate Judiciary Committee advancing new legislation aimed at cracking down on child sexual abuse material online. Later, CNBC’s Kate Rooney previews buy-now-pay-later platform Affirm’s earnings after the bell, and Sonos CEO Patrick Spence discusses the audio company’s quarterly results after exceeding Street expectations on the top and bottom lines. by TechCheck

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Breaking Down the Russia-Ukraine Conflict, Finding Opportunities in the Valuation Reset & Lendistry CEO Everett Sands on Growing Small Businesses: Our anchors start today’s show breaking down the White House’s response to the Russia-Ukraine conflict with CNBC’s Ylan Mui. Then, Stifel Co-Head of Global Technology Cole Bader joins for a look at tech valuations resetting, and CNBC’s Kate Rooney reports on Bitcoin plunging over rate hike concerns and the ongoing uncertainty in Eastern Europe. Next, Wall Street Journal Markets Reporter Gunjan Banerji highlights the current surge in short sellers adding to their positions amid the Russia-Ukraine tensions, and NBC News Correspondent Erin McLaughlin reports on Russian President Vladimir Putin receiving legislative permission to deploy the country’s military. CNBC’s Frank Holland also reports on supply chain issues stemming from the conflict, and GGV Capital Managing Partner Jeff Richards offers insight on valuations and opportunities in softwa by TechCheck

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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell Testifies Before the House Committee on Financial Services: We bring you a full hour of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s testimony before the House Committee on Financial Services. He offers his perspective on inflation, wages, the impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict and more with the panel of bipartisan legislators. by TechCheck

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The European Union’s Big Tech Crackdown, Invesco Global Head of ETFs Anna Paglia on Semi Stocks & Streaming Services Take Center Stage at the Oscars 3/25/22: Our anchors begin today’s show with Verge Editor-in-Chief Nilay Patel breaking down the impact of new European Union tech regulations on Apple, and Bank of America analyst Wamsi Mohan weighs in on reports that the company is developing a hardware subscription service. Next, Invesco Global Head of ETFs Anna Paglia shares her insight on increased investor interest in semiconductor stocks, and CNBC’s Dom Chu covers a series of growth stocks bouncing back from their lows earlier this month. Then, Neuberger Berman Portfolio Manager Jason Tauber joins to discuss his bullish position on Uber, and CNBC’s Steve Kovach offers a look at how the market could react to the EU’s latest big tech rules. Later, our Julia Boorstin reports on the potential for a streaming service to win ‘Best Picture’ at the Academy Awards on Sunday, and our Carl Qui by TechCheck

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Russia-Ukraine Conflict Threatens Chip Stocks, Finding Opportunities in Cloud Names & Flowcode CEO Tim Armstrong on QR Codes in Advertising: Our anchors start today’s show breaking down the macro factors shaking up the markets with CNBC’s Mike Santoli, and Plexo Capital Founding Managing Partner Lo Toney joins for a look at both chip and gig economy stocks. Then, CNBC’s Steve Liesman delivers breaking news on data from the New York Federal Reserve showing a decrease in consumer inflation expectations, and Piper Sandler Senior Research Analyst Brent Bracelin discusses opportunities in cloud names and his outlook for the sector. Next, Mark Asset Management CEO and Managing Partner Morris Mark shares his safe bets in tech amid the ongoing volatility, and QR code maker Flowcode Founder and CEO Tim Armstrong discusses the use of those digital codes in television advertising. Later, CNBC’s Robert Frank reports on hedge fund manager Bill Ackman fighting against New York’s crypto regulations. by TechCheck

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Analyzing the Market Response to Russian Banking Sanctions, Software Plays Amid the Ongoing Crisis & Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon on New Product Announcements: Our anchors begin today’s show with CNBC’s Leslie Picker breaking down the effects that sanctioning Russian banks from the SWIFT payment system could have on U.S. financial institutions, and CNBC’s Mike Santoli profiles the trading response to the crisis in Eastern Europe. Then, Wedgewood Partners CIO David Rolfe takes a deeper dive into the market fallout surrounding the conflict, and Former Facebook Chief Security Officer and Stanford Internet Observatory Director Alex Stamos argues for stricter penalties from social media platforms targeting Russian misinformation. Next, Citi analyst Tyler Radke discusses software plays amid the broader geopolitical tensions, and chipmaker Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon joins in a first-on interview from the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. Later, CNBC’s Shepard Smith reports on the latest dev by TechCheck

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Recapping Apple’s Product Launch Event, President Biden’s Executive Order on Crypto & Space Force Chief of Space Operations John Raymond on the Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Our anchors start today’s show with CNBC’s Dom Chu breaking down the last volatile few days in tech trading, and Daring Fireball blogger John Gruber joins to recap Apple’s recent product launch event. Next, Wall Street Journal reporter Dave Michaels discusses his latest article on a federal probe into trades by entertainment moguls Barry Diller and David Geffen surrounding Microsoft’s acquisition of video game publisher Activision. Then, Sequoia Capital Partner Shaun Maguire talks crypto after President Biden signed an executive order addressing the regulation of digital assets, and CNBC’s Morgan Brennan interviews Space Force Chief of Space Operations Gen. John Raymond for his insight on the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Later, former VMware COO Sanjay Poonen weighs in on the performance of several cloud and software names, by TechCheck

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Amazon Announces Stock Split, MongoDB CEO Dev Ittycheria on Earnings & Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s Ongoing SEC Feud: Our anchors begin today’s show covering the historical impact of stock splits for Apple with CNBC’s Dom Chu after Amazon announced a 20-for-1 stock split and a $10 billion buyback. Next, Evercore ISI Head of Internet Research Mark Mahaney joins for a closer look at Amazon, and our Julia Boorstin highlights changes at Disney between the tenures of CEO Bob Chapek and his predecessor, Bob Iger. Then, MongoDB CEO Dev Ittycheria weighs in on the software firm’s latest earnings, and Fundstrat Global Advisors Managing Partner Tom Lee offers his perspective on the continued plunge in valuations. “Margins” Editor Ranjan Roy also weighs in on Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s ongoing feud with the SEC, and our Julia Boorstin returns with the results of a new CNBC-Momentive survey for women in the workplace. Later, CNBC’s Frank Holland reports on tech’s slow start to 2022 ahead of his special on the by TechCheck

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TechCheck+ The Creative Process Behind Viral Social Ad Campaigns: TechCheck Producer Brandon Gomez discusses the future of marketing and advertising on social media. Movers + Shakers co-founders Evan Horowitz and Geoffrey Goldberg have been called “the go-to agency for brands making moves on TikTok”. They’ve worked with Amazon, Match.com, Hasbro, DSW, Warner Bros., and E.L.F. to pull in over 150 billion views and tap into the desirable Gen-Z and Millennial demographic. by TechCheck

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Former Twitter CEO Dick Costolo on Nasdaq Outlook, Unity CEO John Riccitiello on Gaming Growth & PagerDuty CEO Jennifer Tejada on Q4 Results 3/17/22: Our anchors begin today’s show with former Twitter CEO Dick Costolo offering his outlook for the Nasdaq, and Unity CEO John Riccitiello shares insights from the video game software company’s latest industry report. Then, CNBC’s Steve Kovach weighs in on how the Federal Reserve’s plan to hike rates will impact the cash stockpiled by tech firms, and PagerDuty CEO Jennifer Tejada joins following the cloud computing platform’s Q4 results. Later, our Julia Boorstin reports on Netflix testing a new fee for users sharing their accounts, and CNBC’s Kate Rooney covers tech workers whose stock in their employers has plunged amid the sell-off hitting the sector. by TechCheck

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President Biden Unveils 2023 Budget, Apple’s ‘Best Picture’ Oscar & Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince on Cybersecurity 3/28/22: Our anchors begin today’s show with CNBC’s Ylan Mui sharing details from President Biden’s newly released 2023 budget proposal, and Morgan Stanley Head of Global Auto Research Adam Jonas joins for a look at Tesla’s tumultuous start to 2022. Then, Bespoke Investment Group Co-Founder Paul Hickey shares insight on the relationship between rising rates and tech stocks, and our Julia Boorstin discusses Apple becoming the first streaming platform to win ‘Best Picture’ at the Academy Awards. Next, cybersecurity firm Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince offers his take on the state of the sector amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and Wall Street Journal markets reporter Gunjan Banerji elaborates on her latest reporting about a change in tech investing behavior driven by the ongoing volatility in the market. Later, CNBC’s Robert Frank highlights the tax impact Biden’s budget could by TechCheck

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South Korea’s New App Store Law, Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen on New Innovations & SARK Inverse Fund Trades Higher than Cathie Wood’s ARKK ETF: Our anchors begin today’s show with CNBC’s Dom Chu taking a deep dive into the software sell-off, and Wall Street Journal tech columnist Laura Forman discusses her latest piece on companies pivoting their business models. Then, CNBC’s Steve Kovach breaks down a new app store law in South Korea targeting Apple and Google, and CNBC’s Kristina Partsinevelos covers the renewed push for domestic semiconductor manufacturing amid fears of China invading Taiwan. Next, Citi analyst Chris Danely also weighs in on investor concerns surrounding chip stocks, and Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen joins for an exclusive interview from the first day of the Adobe Summit in San Jose. Later, CNBC’s Kate Rooney looks at investors generating passive income using their digital assets, and Tuttle Capital Management CEO Matthew Tuttle joins as his inverse fund betting against by TechCheck

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Visa and Mastercard Suspend Operations in Russia, Former Cisco CEO John Chambers on Ukraine Conflict & GameStop Chairman Ryan Cohen’s Bed Bath & Beyond Stake: Our anchors start today’s show breaking down the current macro headwinds for tech with CNBC’s Mike Santoli, and Bessemer Venture Partners’ Byron Deeter offers a look at opportunities in the cloud sector. Next, CNBC’s Kate Rooney reports on payments firms including Visa and Mastercard suspending operations in Russia, and Baird Senior Research Analyst Colin Sebastian weighs in on a range of delivery platforms competing in the advertising ecosystem. Then, Former Cisco CEO John Chambers discusses the market implications of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and CNBC’s Dom Chu analyzes the performance of several pandemic stay-at-home stocks. Later, CNBC’s Leslie Picker covers billionaire GameStop Chairman Ryan Cohen taking a nearly 10% stake in retailer Bed Bath & Beyond, sending shares soaring. by TechCheck

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Sequoia Capital Unveils New Fund Structure, Previewing Apple’s Shareholders Meeting & Flexport CEO Ryan Petersen on Supply Chain Management Amid the Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Our anchors begin today’s show looking at stocks sinking lower to start the day with CNBC’s Mike Santoli, and Sequoia Capital Partner Roelof Botha sits down for an exclusive interview as the firm unveils a new fund structure. Then, CNBC’s Steve Kovach and J.P. Morgan analyst Samik Chatterjee weigh in on Apple ahead of the tech giant’s shareholders meeting and upcoming product launch event. Next, CNBC’s Frank Holland reports on cyberattack concerns facing U.S. supply chain operators, and freight forwarding company Flexport CEO Ryan Petersen offers additional insight on how businesses are navigating supply chains amid the Russia-Ukraine crisis. Later, our Julia Boorstin covers Disney releasing a cheaper, ad-supported subscription streaming option this year, and CNBC’s Kristina Partsinevelos breaks down the impact of by TechCheck

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Elon Musk Becomes Twitter’s Largest Outside Shareholder, Amazon Labor Union President Chris Smalls on Vote to Unionize & Twitch Co-Founder Justin Kan on NFTs in Gaming 4/4/22: Our anchors start today’s show looking at Twitter after Elon Musk became the social media platform’s largest outside shareholder, with insight from Goldman Sachs analyst Eric Sheridan and Verge Editor-in-Chief Nilay Patel. Then, Amazon Labor Union President Chris Smalls joins after successfully leading the first vote for Amazon warehouse workers to unionize in the company’s history, and Stifel analyst Scott Devitt offers his thoughts on how the union vote could affect the e-commerce giant’s bottom line. Later, CNBC’s Phil LeBeau reports on Tesla delivering a record number of vehicles in Q1, and livestreaming service Twitch Co-Founder Justin Kan discusses gaming companies expanding into NFT offerings. by TechCheck

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Breaking Down Tech’s Volatile Q1, The Bear Case for Disney & IPOs Drop Off to Start 2022 4/1/22

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