Justin Birnbaum
Where Does President-Elect Joe Biden Stand on Major Policies?
Justin Birnbaum November 9, 2020
A look at what the Biden administration might look like.
Pfizer’s Covid Vaccine Prevents 90% of Infections in Study
Justin Birnbaum November 9, 2020
The results are preliminary, but its a major step toward a widely approved vaccine.
Ant Group’s Stalled IPO Seen Slashing Its Value by $140 Billion
Justin Birnbaum November 9, 2020
Regulatory issues crush Ant Group’s valuation.
11/9/20: What’s Going On
Justin Birnbaum November 9, 2020
Netflix is betting big on Asia-Pacific, ViacomCBS’ revenue fell and more from around the business world.
Split Government Could Doom Antitrust Reform, but Tech to Remain in Crosshairs
Justin Birnbaum November 6, 2020
A split government could hinder antitrust reform.
How PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S Compare, From Specs to Games
Justin Birnbaum November 6, 2020
Sony and Microsoft prepare to launch their next-generation consoles.
Friday Earnings Roundup
Justin Birnbaum November 6, 2020
Earnings from T-Mobile, Uber, Zillow and more.
11/6/20: What’s Going On
Justin Birnbaum November 6, 2020
U.S. employment growth was better than expected in October, Chinese commerce bolstered several American firms through the pandemic and more from around the business world.
AstraZeneca Expects Covid-19 Vaccine Trial Results This Year
Justin Birnbaum November 5, 2020
The British drugmaker’s vaccine candidate is back on track after a setback in September.
Fed Prepares for Uneventful Meeting After Completing Policy Revamp
Justin Birnbaum November 5, 2020
The Federal Reserve isn’t expected to make any new policy announcements in its statement later today.
Number Crunch: Covid-19 Cases Rise, Jobless Claims Hold Steady
Justin Birnbaum November 5, 2020
U.S. Covid-19 cases continue to rise, while unemployment claims seem to level off.
11/5/20: What’s Going On
Justin Birnbaum November 5, 2020
The pandemic wreaks havoc on fast food breakfast, DoorDash and Instacart have a clearer IPO path after Prop 22 passes and more from around the business world.
Americans Awake to Unsettled Presidential Election
Justin Birnbaum November 4, 2020
It’ll likely take a few days to declare a winner.
California Voters Exempt Uber, Lyft, DoorDash From Reclassifying Drivers
Justin Birnbaum November 4, 2020
Proposition 22 preserves the gig worker-driven business models of companies like Uber and Lyft.
Comcast, Walmart in Talks to Develop and Distribute Smart TVs
Justin Birnbaum November 4, 2020
Comcast talks smart TVs with Walmart.
11/4/20: What’s Going On
Justin Birnbaum November 4, 2020
Ant Group leaves investors hanging, the U.K. discusses Covid-19 data tracking with Palantir and more from around the business world.
Looking At The Presidential Election With FiveThirtyEight’s Election Day Forecast
Justin Birnbaum November 3, 2020
Highlights from FiveThirtyEight’s predictive forecasts.
Looking At The Senate And House Races
Justin Birnbaum November 3, 2020
Biden-Trump isn’t the only matchup to watch.
Covid-19 Infections Continue Trending Up, Deaths Somewhat Flatten Out
Justin Birnbaum November 3, 2020
Covid-19 infections continue to trend up.
11/3/20: What’s Going On
Justin Birnbaum November 3, 2020
Jack Dorsey’s his Twitter CEO job for now, the U.S. Treasury Department dials back government borrowing estimates, regulators postpone Ant Group’s IPO and more from around the business world.
S&P Futures Gain as Election Looms; Oil Falls Further
Justin Birnbaum November 2, 2020
A look at the markets with election day looming.
Mortgage IPO Boom Faces Market Turbulence
Justin Birnbaum November 2, 2020
Nonbank mortgage lenders face a turbulent risk.
Sony Nears Acquisition of U.S. Anime Streaming Service Crunchyroll
Justin Birnbaum November 2, 2020
Sony is working on a major anime streaming acquisition
11/2/20: What’s Going On
Justin Birnbaum November 2, 2020
Airplanes explore new tactics, the Trump administration is levying new rules to restrict skilled foreign workers, Huawei makes factory expansion plans for Shanghai and more from around the business world.
Big Tech Companies Reap Gains as Covid-19 Fuels Shift in Demand
Justin Birnbaum October 30, 2020
Big Tech reported robust earnings in the latest quarter.
Eurozone Economy Soars but Covid-19 Resurgence Leaves It the Global Weak Spot
Justin Birnbaum October 30, 2020
The Eurozone economy took strides toward recovery in the latest quarter, but surging virus cases leaves it all in jeopardy.
U.S. Household Spending Rose 1.4% in September
Justin Birnbaum October 30, 2020
U.S. household spending and personal income both increased.
10/30/20: What’s Going On
Justin Birnbaum October 30, 2020
Oil industry struggles, Comcast’s Peacock keeps growing, Juul drops its valuation and more from around the business world.
Senators Press Tech CEOs at Section 230 Hearing
Justin Birnbaum October 29, 2020
CEOs from Facebook, Google and Twitter testified before the Senate Commerce Committee on Wednesday.
Number Crunch: Thursday’s Earnings Reports
Justin Birnbaum October 29, 2020
A look at earnings from Pinterest, Shopify, Spotify, Comcast and Samsung.
U.S. Economy Recovered Significant Ground in Record Third-Quarter GDP Rebound
Justin Birnbaum October 29, 2020
The U.S. has a ways to go but recovered significant economic ground in Q3.
10/29/20: What’s Going On
Justin Birnbaum October 29, 2020
E-commerce, semiconductor mergers, Ant Group and more from around the business world.
Market Uncertainty, Microsoft, Sony, GE, UPS, Callaway, Topgolf and Airbnb
Justin Birnbaum October 28, 2020
Rising virus cases and other uncertainties plague the markets, earnings from Microsoft, Sony, GE and UPS, and Callaway buys Topgolf.
Bitcoin, AMD, Xilinx, Nvidia and a Slew of Tuesday Earnings
Justin Birnbaum October 27, 2020
Bitcoin continues its second boom, AMD agrees to buy Xilinx and highlights from a slew of Tuesday earnings reports.
Facebook, Cloud Gaming, Ant Group, Apple, Google and Antitrust
Justin Birnbaum October 26, 2020
Facebook moves into cloud gaming, Ant Group readies its $35 billion IPO and Apple’s risk in Google’s antitrust case.
Gilead Sciences, Remdesivir, Election 2020 and Europe’s Covid-19 Second Wave
Justin Birnbaum October 23, 2020
The FDA approves Gilead’s remdesivir, Biden and Trump duel in the final debate and a second Covid-19 wave threatens Europe’s economic recovery.
Palantir, Covid-19, Tesla, Jobless Claims and Cruise Line Stocks
Justin Birnbaum October 22, 2020
Palantir plans to help track Covid-19 vaccines, Tesla hits consecutive profitable quarter No. 5 and jobless claims hold steady.
Snap Inc., Netflix, Ant Group’s IPO, Google’s Antitrust Battle and Apple
Justin Birnbaum October 21, 2020
Snap Inc. prospers, Netflix’s growth slows, Ant Group clears a key IPO hurdle and Google’s multi-billion-dollar partnership with Apple is in jeopardy.
The Department of Justice, Google, The Federal Reserve, Digital Currencies, Microsoft and SpaceX
Justin Birnbaum October 20, 2020
The Justice Department sues Google, the Federal Reserve talks digital currency and Microsoft teams up with SpaceX.
China’s Economic Recovery, Stimulus Talks, SpaceX and Homebuilding Stocks
Justin Birnbaum October 19, 2020
China’s economy expands, stimulus talks near Pelosi’s deadline and SpaceX puts another batch of its Starlink satellites in space.
Amazon Prime Day, Pfizer, BioNTech, Covid-19 Vaccines, Jobless Benefits and Pandemic Spending
Justin Birnbaum October 16, 2020
Amazon Prime Day scores big, Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine inches toward emergency-use and pandemic savings dwindle for jobless workers.
Amazon, NFL, DraftKings, Turner Sports and Ant Group
Justin Birnbaum October 15, 2020
Amazon expands its NFL coverage, DraftKings agrees to provide content for Turner Sports and Trump weighs a potential blacklisting for Ant Group.
Apple, The 5G iPhone, AMC, Delta Air Lines, Insider and Morning Brew
Justin Birnbaum October 14, 2020
The 5G iPhone arrives, AMC might run out of cash, Delta highlights airlines’ struggles and Insider is buying Morning Brew.
Amazon Prime Day, Johnson & Johnson, Covid-19 Vaccines, Citigroup and JPMorgan
Justin Birnbaum October 13, 2020
Amazon Prime Day is here, Johnson & Johnson pauses vaccine trials and bank stocks send mixed messages.
The Boston Red Sox, Fenway Sports Group, Virgin Orbit, the 5G iPhone and QuantumScape
Justin Birnbaum October 12, 2020
The Boston Red Sox are going public by SPAC, Virgin Orbit seeks more funding and Apple plans to unveil the 5G iPhone.
AT&T, WarnerMedia, HBO Max, AMD, Xilinx, SPACs and Shaquille O’Neal
Justin Birnbaum October 9, 2020
WarnerMedia plans mass layoffs, AMD is in advanced talks to buy rival Xilinx and Shaquille O’Neal is starting a SPAC.
Ant Group, Tencent, Dollar General, Mortgage Finance and the U.S. Retail Market
Justin Birnbaum October 8, 2020
The U.S. weighs restrictions on Ant Group and Tencent, Dollar General targets more affluent customers and the election’s impact on the $11 trillion mortgage market.
Big Tech, Congress, Apple, The 5G iPhone, The Federal Reserve and FIVG
Justin Birnbaum October 7, 2020
House Panel says Big Tech has monopoly power, Apple prepares to unveil the 5G iPhone and Fed Chairman Powell warns of “tragic risk” without more stimulus.
Southwest Airlines, Clover Health, SPACs, Opendoor, Spotify and Roku
Justin Birnbaum October 6, 2020
Southwest Airlines asks employees to take pay cuts, Clover Health is going public by SPAC and Opendoor provides a look at its financials.
Regal Cinemas, Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, AT&T and HBO
Justin Birnbaum October 5, 2020
Cineworld/Regal Cinemas suspends operations, Facebook fires back at idea of a government break up and AT&T urges patience on its long-term bets.
Social Media, Congress, Hims, SPACs and U.S. Jobless Numbers
Justin Birnbaum October 2, 2020
Congress subpoenas top social media CEOs, Telehealth startup Hims goes public by SPAC and U.S. jobless claims hold steady.
Playboy, SPACs, Google News, U.S Consumer Spending and Personal Income
Justin Birnbaum October 1, 2020
Playboy is going public by SPAC, Google commits $1 billion to license news content for its curation service and the U.S. notches increased consumer spending.
Highlights From Trump-Biden Round One, Palantir, Asana and U.S. Home Prices
Justin Birnbaum September 30, 2020
Highlights from Trump-Biden Round One, Palantir and Asana start trading and U.S. home prices continue to grow.
The First 2020 Presidential Debate, Spotify’s Daniel Ek Invests in EVs and U.S. Retail Bankruptcies
Justin Birnbaum September 29, 2020
Getting ready for the first Trump-Biden debate, Spotify’s Daniel Ek invests in a Tesla Rival and U.S. retail bankruptcies hit record highs.
Caesars, William Hill, Amazon Prime Day, Postmates, Uber and Big Tech
Justin Birnbaum September 28, 2020
Caesars makes a play for William Hill, Amazon’s upcoming Prime Day could fuel record sales and Postmates almost went public by SPAC.
Spotify, Chernin Entertainment, Amazon, Costco, Palantir and Boating Stocks
Justin Birnbaum September 25, 2020
Spotify finds its next frontier, Amazon unveils new tech, Costco’s sales climb and Palantir expects to IPO around $10-per-share.
Amazon, Alexa, California Bans Gas-Powered Vehicles, U.S. Jobless Claims and Robinhood
Justin Birnbaum September 24, 2020
Amazon unveils new Alexa smart products, California to ban gas-powered vehicles in 2035, jobless claims hold steady and Robinhood raises more cash.
Tesla’s Battery Day, Johnson & Johnson, Covid-19 Vaccines, Nike and More on $TSLA Stock
Justin Birnbaum September 23, 2020
Highlights from Tesla’s Battery Day, J&J starts late-stage testing on its Covid-19 vaccine and Nike’s pandemic-ravaged sales rebound.
Tesla’s Battery Day, Quibi’s Turmoil, Jobless Workers’ Struggles and $EHTH
Justin Birnbaum September 22, 2020
What to expect on Tesla’s battery day, Quibi explores its strategic options and jobless workers continue to struggle without enhanced unemployment benefits.
Nikola, Trevor Milton, TikTok, Oracle, Walmart, Microsoft and Xbox
Justin Birnbaum September 21, 2020
Nikola executive chairman Trevor Milton resigns, Trump blesses a TikTok-Oracle-Walmart proposal and Microsoft lands a top gaming studio to boost Xbox.
TikTok & WeChat Bans, Moderna’s Covid-19 Vaccine, Softbank and Brightstar
Justin Birnbaum September 18, 2020
The U.S. plans to ban TikTok and WeChat downloads, Moderna’s vaccine trials could yield results in October and SoftBank continues divesting, unloads Brightstar.
U.S. Covid-19 Economic Recovery, Amazon, Tonal, Steph Curry and Snowflake
Justin Birnbaum September 17, 2020
A broad look at U.S. Covid-19 economic recovery, Amazon-backed at-home fitness company Tonal raises $110 million and Snowflake stock soars.
Opendoor, SPACs, The FTC, Facebook and Snowflake
Justin Birnbaum September 16, 2020
Opendoor goes the SPAC route, the FTC mulls a Facebook antitrust suit and Snowflake arrives on the New York Stock Exchange.
The SEC, Nikola Motors, Steve Cohen, The New York Mets, Kraft Heinz and $SNOW
Justin Birnbaum September 15, 2020
The SEC examines Nikola Motors, hedge fund billionaire Steve Cohen buys the New York Mets and Kraft Heinz announces cost-cutting.
Oracle, TikTok, Nvidia, Arm, Verizon and Morning Cents’ New Weekly Giveaway
Justin Birnbaum September 14, 2020
Oracle beats out Microsoft for TikTok, Nvidia agrees to buy Arm Holdings from SoftBank Group and Verizon acquires wireless reseller TracFone.
Nikola Motors, A Rumored Fraud, Peloton, Spotify and A Trailblazing New CEO at Citigroup
Justin Birnbaum September 11, 2020
Nikola’s stock slides on fraud allegations, Peloton soars to pandemic-driven profits and new Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser prepares to cross a significant milestone.
TikTok, ByteDance, Reliance Industries, Amazon, U.S. Unemployment and $ACI
Justin Birnbaum September 10, 2020
TikTok and the U.S. talk sale alternatives, Reliance Industries offers Amazon a chunk of its retail business and U.S. unemployment numbers hold steady.
AstraZeneca, Covid-19, Apple, Epic Games, Lululemon, Slack and Are We Entering A Bear Market?
Justin Birnbaum September 9, 2020
AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine hits a speed bump, Apple countersues Epic Games, Lululemon rides the athleisure wave and disappointing billings overshadow Slack’s record sales.
Shopify, The Pentagon, Microsoft, GM, Nikola and Short-Term Options
Justin Birnbaum September 8, 2020
Shopify rides the pandemic-driven e-commerce wave, the Pentagon sticks with Microsoft on its massive cloud computing project and GM takes a stake in Nikola.
GM, Honda, Apple’s App Store, The Nasdaq and $LMND
Justin Birnbaum September 4, 2020
GM and Honda partner up, Apple holds off on App Store privacy changes and the Nasdaq takes a significant tumble.
TikTok Weighs Options, China, 5G, Samsung Biologics and Tesla
Justin Birnbaum September 3, 2020
Prospective TikTok buyers weigh options to revive talks, cable and satellite companies bet on 5G and Samsung Biologic chases drug-making future.
Skillz Inc., SPACs, TikTok, China, Macy’s, Cash App and Square
Justin Birnbaum September 2, 2020
Mobile-gaming platform Skillz Inc. goes public by SPAC, China’s new tech laws trip up any TikTok deal, Macy’s posts a loss and Cash App booms.