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Full Court Finance

285 episodes - English - Latest episode: 17 days ago - ★★★★ - 48 ratings

Each week, Ryan McQueeney and Maddy Johnson discuss the most important stories from the investment and financial world.

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Amazon, Apple & Facebook Earnings: Buy Big-Tech Stocks Despite Pullback Fears?

July 27, 2020 18:43 - 24 minutes - 56 MB

Ben Rains dives into what to expect from Amazon, Apple, and Facebook’s upcoming quarterly earnings results. We also take a look at what else is going on with these tech giants and the market to see if investors should consider buying. (0:30) - Current Market Breakdown: Are People Taking Profits? (3:40) - A Look Into Facebook Ahead Of Earnings (12:30) - Does Apple Continue To Be A Safe Investment? (18:10) - Amazon's Strength Through The Pandemic

Snap, Microsoft & Intel Earnings: Buy These Diverse Tech Stocks?

July 20, 2020 17:27 - 20 minutes - 47.9 MB

Ben Rains previews a busy week of earnings reports from some big names in tech to help investors see if they should consider buying Snap, Microsoft and Intel stock. (2:25) - Snap's Impressive Run: Is It A Good Time To Invest? (10:30) - Should You Buy Microsoft Ahead Of Earnings? (14:30) - What To Expect From Intel Before Thursday's Earnings Report? [email protected]

Buy Netflix Stock on the Dip Ahead of Q2 Earnings for Coronavirus Boost?

July 14, 2020 18:26 - 19 minutes - 43.6 MB

Ben Rains dives into all things Netflix (NFLX) ahead of its second quarter earnings release that’s due out after the closing bell on Thursday, July 16. The goal is to help investors see if they should consider buying the streaming TV firm that has been boosted by the coronavirus stay-at-home push and more. (0:30)- Should You Consider Buying Netflix Before Earnings? (3:00) - Ramped Up Competition: Is There A Need For All These Services? (7:10) - Netflix's Current Stock Performance  (11:0...

3 Diverse Stocks to Buy Now for Second Half Coronavirus Immunity & Growth

July 06, 2020 17:56 - 15 minutes - 34.4 MB

Ben Rains looks at three stocks from completely different economic sectors that are poised to grow during the second half of 2020, despite continued coronavirus economic uncertainty.  (0:30) - Current Market Status: Will The Market Continue To Rally? (3:20) - 3 Strong Stocks Investors Should Consider Right Now (12:40) - Episode Roundup: [email protected]

5 Tech Stocks to Buy for Second Half of 2020 That Aren’t FAANG or Microsoft

June 29, 2020 18:55 - 21 minutes - 49 MB

Ben Rains takes a look at five tech stocks that investors might want to consider buying for the second half of 2020. We also made sure to focus on technology stocks that are not part of the FAANG group or named Microsoft (MSFT). (0:30) - Covid-19 Recovery: Impact On Stocks and Economy (4:15) - 5 Tech Stocks To Keep On Your Radar: Adobe (7:40) - Nvidia Recent Strong Performance (11:00) - Is It Too Late To Invest In Zoom? (13:55) - Datadog As A Strong Cloud Services Play (16:30) - Cheg...

What’s Next for Lululemon Stock & Buy Nike Ahead of Earnings?

June 22, 2020 18:44 - 21 minutes - 49.2 MB

Ben Rains dives into Lululemon (LULU) stock to help investors decide what to do with the athleisure firm after its first quarter financial results. We then look ahead at what to expect from Nike’s (NKE) upcoming quarterly earnings to help figure out if the sportswear giant is a buy despite coronavirus setbacks? (0:30) - The Stock Market Rally Continues (3:05) - How Much Impact Did Covid-19 Have On Lululemon’s Earnings? (13:50) - Expectations Ahead Of Nike’s Upcoming Earnings Report Podc...

3 Large-Cap, Dividend-Paying Tech Stocks Buy on Renewed Coronavirus Market Volatility

June 15, 2020 17:43 - 17 minutes - 39.7 MB

Ben Rains takes a look at the recent market volatility that comes on the back of coronavirus reopening worries. We then dive into three large-cap tech stocks that also pay a dividend that investors might want to consider buying to fight back against the renewed volatility. (0:40) - What’s Going On In The Stock Market? (5:00) - 3 Large Cap Tech Stocks That Pay A Dividend  (15:30) - Episode Roundup: [email protected]

Buy Adobe, Apple & Amazon as Tech Stocks and the Market Hit New Highs?

June 08, 2020 16:39 - 21 minutes - 49.3 MB

Ben Rains look at the continued market rally that has the major U.S. indexes returning to their pre-coronavirus highs. The episode then dives into Adobe, Apple, and Amazon, to see if any of the tech giants are worth buying near their new highs. (0:15) - Tech Stocks Hitting New All Time Highs (2:50) - Adobe's Continued Growth: What To Expect Going Forward (10:20) - Apple Bounces Back Despite iPhone Setbacks (16:10) - Amazon’s Resilience Against Coronavirus Economy [email protected]

Buy Soaring Coronavirus Cloud Stocks Cloudera, DocuSign & Slack?

June 02, 2020 18:56 - 24 minutes - 55.8 MB

Ben Rains looks at the continued market rally and discusses why the coronavirus economic recovery might be quick. The episode then dives into three cloud-focused stocks, Cloudera, DocuSign, and Slack, which have been coronavirus stay-at-home standouts, ahead of their upcoming earnings releases. (0:45) - The Slow Reopening Of The U.S. Economy (4:35) - What Should Investors Expect From Cloudera? (10:50) - DocuSign’s Success During Stay At Home Environment (16:40) - Slack Technologies Perf...

Buy FAANG Stocks as Big Tech Drives the Coronavirus Market Rally?

May 22, 2020 18:34 - 28 minutes - 65 MB

Ben Rains takes a look at the market ahead of the long holiday weekend. The episode then dives into the FAANG stocks—Facebook, Apple, Amazon, Netflix, and Google—plus Microsoft (MSFT), to see investors should buy any of the stocks as big tech continues to drive the current coronavirus market rally. (1:00) - Current Status Of The Stock Market: FAANG Helps Push The Market Forward (7:00) - Facebook Continues To Hit All-Time Highs (10:05) - Apple's Outlook For A Long Term Investment (13:10)...

Buy Nvidia & Alibaba Stock Before Earnings for Coronavirus Resilience?

May 18, 2020 18:22 - 20 minutes - 47 MB

Ben Rains takes a look at Monday’s stock market rally. The episode then dives into what to expect from both Nvidia (NVDA) and Alibaba’s (BABA) quarterly earnings results that are due out this week to help investors decide if either stock might worth buying. (0:50) - What Is The Current Status of The Stock Market? (4:40) - Is Nvidia A Good Investment Right Now? (12:35) — How Will Covid-19 Impact Alibaba?   [email protected]

Buy Apple Stock for Safety During Continued Coronavirus Uncertainty?

May 11, 2020 17:43 - 16 minutes - 37.5 MB

Ben Rains takes a look at the broader earnings picture, as the coronavirus economic shutdown continues to dampen second quarter estimates. The episode then dives into all things Apple (AAPL), to see if investors should consider buying the iPhone giant’s stock for safety during the pandemic.  (0:45) - Gloomy Earnings Season (6:15) - The Impact Of The Coronavirus: Is Apple A Good Buy Right Now? (11:00) - What Can Investors Expect From Apple Moving Forward? [email protected]

How Will the Coronavirus Impact Disney, Roku and Uber Earnings?

May 04, 2020 17:46 - 25 minutes - 57.5 MB

Ben Rains dives into what to expect from Disney (DIS), Roku (ROKU), and Uber (UBER) earnings this week. The three firms are all key names on Wall Street and will help investors better understand how the coronavirus is impacting the economy. (0:15) - Earnings are In Full Swing: What’s Going On? (2:30) - Coronavirus Impact On Disney  (10:40) - Will Roku Continue Its Growth During The Quarantine Environment? (18:00) - Uber’s Growth to Slow?

Big Tech’s First Coronavirus Earnings Test: Buy Apple, Amazon or Microsoft Stock?

April 27, 2020 18:11 - 21 minutes - 49.8 MB

Ben Rains takes a look at what investors should expect from Apple (AAPL), Amazon (AMZN), and Microsoft’s (MSFT) quarterly earnings results that are all due out later this week. Wall Street will be closely watching the three tech giants for more clarity surrounding the coronavirus and to see if they can remain safe-haven investments. (0:30) - Stock Market Rally Continues (3:05) - Microsoft's Continued Success Through The Quarantine Environment   (8:35) - Amazon's Immunity Against The Co...

3 Highly-Ranked Stocks to Buy for the Coronavirus Economy & the Eventual Recovery

April 13, 2020 17:49 - 18 minutes - 43 MB

Ben Rains dives into some of the coronavirus-based economic uncertainty heading into the start of the busy period of Q1 fiscal 2020 earnings season. We then explore three stocks that appear to be buys at the moment and down the road when the economy eventually turns around.  (0:30) - Upcoming Earnings To Give A Look Into Current Market Environment (3:20) - Long Term Stocks To Keep On Your Radar (17:30) - Episode Roundup: [email protected]

3 Stocks Immune to the Coronavirus Downturn to Buy Right Now

April 06, 2020 17:43 - 19 minutes - 45 MB

Ben Rains quickly dives into why Wall Street seems optimistic on Monday, with stocks up big. Despite the positivity surrounding the possible peak of U.S. coronavirus infections coming in the next week or so, investors should still be on the hunt for stocks that appear immune to the broader coronavirus fallout that has put a halt to many aspects of the economy. (0:20) - Positive Sentiment During Coronavirus Downturn (3:10) - Stocks To Watch In Current Market Environment (17:45) - Episode ...

3 Diverse Tech Stocks to Buy to Combat Coronavirus Volatility and Uncertainty

March 30, 2020 17:46 - 16 minutes - 38.2 MB

Ben Rains takes a look at the coronavirus market volatility and what investors might want to do as stocks continue their recent climb. The episode then dives into three diverse stocks that are part of the broader technology space that longer-term investors might want to buy during the volatility and economic uncertainty.   (0:20) - 3 Tech Stocks To Keep On Your Radar During Market Volatility (4:05) - CrowdStrike's Positive Outlook Through Market Downturn (10:25) - Why Should You Consider...

3 Safe Haven Tech Stocks to Buy as Coronavirus Market Uncertainty Spreads

March 23, 2020 17:52 - 18 minutes - 43.3 MB

Ben Rains dives into the continued spread of the coronavirus and its economic impact. We also try to help investors see if the market’s worst days might already be over. Then we breakdown three safe haven-style tech stocks that investors might want to consider buying amid the coronavirus selloff and economic uncertainty. (0:35) - The Ongoing Coronavirus Uncertainty  (4:15) - 3 Safe Haven Stock Investments  (17:10) - Episode Roundup: [email protected]

3 High-Yield Tech Stocks to Buy to Combat Continued Coronavirus Volatility

March 16, 2020 18:55 - 18 minutes - 42.3 MB

Ben Rains dives into the continued coronavirus-based market downturn that caused another trading halt on Monday. We then take a look at three tech stocks that investors might want to consider buying for their strong dividend yields and more.   (0:30) - The Market Continues to Fall on Coronavirus Fears (4:45) - High Yield Dividend Stocks to Buy (16:20) - Episode Roundup: [email protected]

3 Stay-At-Home Stocks to Buy to Help Fight Coronavirus Market Selloff

March 09, 2020 19:28 - 19 minutes - 43.8 MB

Ben Rains dives into Monday’s massive selloff that briefly halted trading, as the coronavirus continues to spread outside of China, in the U.S. and elsewhere. We then dive into a few stay-at-home stocks that investors might want to buy to help combat the coronavirus-based market selloff. (0:45) - Monday Stock Market Selloff (5:45) - Stay At Home Stocks For A Safety Investment (17:30) - Episode Roundup: [email protected]

Buy Apple & Microsoft Stock on the Dip Amid Coronavirus Selloff?

March 02, 2020 19:00 - 19 minutes - 36.6 MB

On today’s episode of Full Court Finance here at Zacks, Ben Rains dives into last week’s coronavirus-based selloff that caused the worst week on the market since the financial crisis. We then discuss if now might be time for investors to buy tech powers Microsoft (MSFT) and Apple (AAPL) stock on the dip amid broader economic and market uncertainty.

Salesforce & Square Q4 Earnings Previews: Buy the Tech Stocks for Secular Growth?

February 24, 2020 18:45 - 19 minutes - 45.2 MB

Ben Rains dives into what investors can expect from Salesforce (CRM) and Square (SQ) ahead of their upcoming fourth quarter earnings releases. Both stocks had been on strong runs in 2020, until the recent market pullback. So, is now the time to buy either of the two growth-focused tech stocks? (0:30) - Market Pullback Due To Coronavirus Concerns (2:50) - Salesforce Current Performance And Earnings Outlook (11:35) - What To Expect From Square Inc Heading Into Earnings (17:20) - Episode Round...

Buy Roku Stock on the Dip as a Bet on Netflix, Disney & Streaming TV Growth?

February 18, 2020 21:07 - 19 minutes - 45 MB

Ben Rains breaks down Roku’s fourth quarter fiscal 2019 financial results. We then take a look at what to expect from the streaming TV firm to see if investors should consider buying Roku stock on the dip, with Disney (DIS), Netflix (NFLX), and others all set to expand their customer base. (0:45) - Roku’s Earnings Overview (6:55) - What To Expect From Roku Going Forward (16:30) - Is It Time To Invest In Roku? [email protected]

Lyft Q4 Earnings Preview & Buy Surging Uber Stock Right Now?

February 10, 2020 18:56 - 22 minutes - 51.9 MB

Ben Rains dives into what to expect from Lyft’s (LYFT) fourth quarter earnings after the closing bell on Tuesday. The episode also breaks down rival Uber’s (UBER) Q4 results that helped its stock price surge, to see if investors should think about buying the ride-sharing firm’s shares. (1:00) - Current Performance and Background of Uber (6:50) - Uber's Future Expectations For Investors (15:10) - Lyft's Earnings Preview [email protected]

Snap, Spotify & Twitter Earnings Previews: Buy These Consumer Tech Stocks?

February 03, 2020 19:36 - 23 minutes - 53.8 MB

Ben Rains previews what investors can expect from Snap Inc. (SNAP), Spotify (SPOT), and Twitter’s (TWTR) upcoming fourth quarter financial results. The three consumer-focused tech stocks have all faced various problems as public firms, but look poised to grow their user bases. (0:30) - Earnings Season Heats Up (3:00) - Snap Inc's Earnings Preview (9:20) - Outlook For Spotify’s Earnings Report (17:15) - Twitter's Earnings Expectations [email protected]

Buy Surging Apple & Microsoft Stock Before Quarterly Earnings?

January 27, 2020 18:50 - 22 minutes - 51.2 MB

On today’s episode of Full Court Finance here at Zacks, we dive into everything investors need to know about Apple (AAPL) and Microsoft (MSFT) stock to help figure out if either tech giant is worth buying heading into quarterly earnings. (0:45) - Two Tech Stocks To Keep On Your Radar (4:05) - Apple's Performance and 2020 Outlook (16:20) - Microsoft Continues To Impress: Q2 Earnings Expectations (21:20) - Episode Roundup: [email protected]

Netflix Q4 Earnings Preview: Time to Worry About NFLX Stock Amid Streaming TV Expansion?

January 20, 2020 19:14 - 21 minutes - 39.9 MB

Netflix is set to report its Q4 fiscal 2019 earnings results after the closing bell on Tuesday, January 21. The streaming giant’s stock price has climbed over the last several months but Wall Street is worried about Netflix’s growing competition.

Big Tech Breakdown: Buy Apple, Amazon & Facebook Stock in 2020?

January 13, 2020 18:36 - 28 minutes - 65.7 MB

Ben Rains dives into three of the biggest technology stocks on the planet. The episode breaks down what’s going on with Apple (AAPL), Amazon (AMZN), and Facebook (FB) to see what investors might want to do with the three tech giants in 2020. (0:15) - Stocks Continue To Hit All-Time Highs (2:30) - Apple's Performance and Outlook (10:15) - Amazon's Slight Downturn (18:40) - Facebook's Continued Success and Regulatory Uncertainty [email protected]

5 Tech Stocks to Buy for 2020

December 16, 2019 18:58 - 23 minutes - 54 MB

Ben Rains takes a look at five technology stocks that investors might want to buy for 2020, as stocks continue to climb on U.S.-China trade positivity heading into the new year. (1:00) - Phase 1 Trade Agreement (4:15) - Top Tech Stocks To Watch In 2020 (21:30) - Episode Roundup: [email protected]

Buy Surging Nike (NKE) and Lululemon (LULU) Stock Before Earnings?

December 09, 2019 18:38 - 23 minutes - 43.2 MB

Welcome to the latest episode of the Full-Court Finance podcast from Zacks Investment Research where Associate Stock Strategist Ben Rains dives into Lululemon (LULU) and Nike (NKE) to see if investors should consider buying either stock with the sportswear retailers set to report their quarterly results soon.

3 Large-Cap Tech Stocks to Buy for December

December 02, 2019 19:10 - 14 minutes - 27 MB

Welcome to the latest episode of the Full-Court Finance podcast from Zacks Investment Research where Associate Stock Strategist Ben Rains takes a look at three large-cap technology stocks that investors might want to consider buying for December.

3 Top Stocks to Buy Heading into December with Stock Market at New highs

November 25, 2019 19:21 - 19 minutes - 44.1 MB

Ben Rains dives into some of the latest U.S.-China trade war news that helped U.S. stocks jump Monday. We then break down three stocks that investors might want to consider buying heading into December with the stock market at new highs. (0:30) - Stocks Continue To New All Time Highs (4:15) - Is It Time To Invest In Intel? (8:30) - Zendesk Continues To Impress Wall Street (13:00) - Microsoft Continues to Impress Amid Cloud Expansion  (18:10) - Episode Roundup: [email protected]

Evaluating Home Depot, Target, Macy’s & Retail Stocks Ahead of Earnings

November 18, 2019 19:07 - 27 minutes - 63 MB

Ben Rains breaks down what is going on in the retail world after Walmart (WMT) impressed Wall Street once again last week. We then dive into what investors need to know about Home Depot, Target, and Macy’s ahead of their quarterly earnings releases amid a busy stretch for retailers. (0:45) - Stocks Continue To Climb To New All Time High’s (3:05) – Walmart’s Blowout Q3 Results (7:20) - Home Depot Looks To Continue Strong Growth (12:45) - Target’s Solid Performance (19:10) - Is Macy’s De...

Disney+, Netflix, Apple, HBO, & More: Who Will Win the Streaming TV War?

November 11, 2019 20:27 - 24 minutes - 45.3 MB

Ben Rains dives into some of Disney’s (DIS) recent quarterly financial results. We then take a look at Disney’s larger streaming TV future, before we see what company, from Netflix (NFLX) to Amazon (AMZN), might win the streaming TV war.

What’s Next for Surging Facebook & Apple Stock After Solid Earnings Results?

November 04, 2019 19:59 - 29 minutes - 67.6 MB

Ben Rains breaks down the latest quarterly financial results from Facebook (FB) and Apple (AAPL). We then dive into more fundamentals and what to expect from both companies down the road to help decide if either tech giant's stock looks worth buying at the moment. (0:20) - Stock Market Hits All Time Highs (2:15) - Apple Beats Expectations: Q4 Earnings Report (14:00) - Facebook Tops Q3 Earnings (27:30) - Episode Roundup: [email protected]

Breaking Down Apple (AAPL) and Facebook (FB) Stock Ahead of Earnings

October 28, 2019 18:35 - 27 minutes - 62.8 MB

Ben Rains dives into the latest news from Apple (AAPL) and Facebook (FB). We then break down what to expect from the two tech giants’ quarterly financial results that are due out Wednesday, October 30, as part of a busy stretch of Wall Street earnings. (0:45) - Q3 Earnings Season Ramps Up (4:35) - Apple's Current Performance and Q3 Expectations (14:00) - Facebook's Government Scrutiny and Cryptocurrency Launch (22:10) - Expectations For Facebook's Q3 Earnings Report (26:30) - Episode ...

3 Large-Cap Tech Stocks to Buy in Q3 Earnings Season Amid Trade War Optimism

October 14, 2019 17:51 - 25 minutes - 47.8 MB

Welcome to the latest episode of the Full-Court Finance podcast from Zacks Investment Research where Associate Stock Strategist Ben Rains dives into some of the latest U.S.-China trade war updates, including President Trump’s optimism. We then look at three large-cap technology stocks to consider buying during the third-quarter earnings season. 

Netflix Q3 Earnings Preview: NFLX Stock Set to Continue Fall Amid Streaming TV Competition?

October 07, 2019 18:45 - 23 minutes - 54.5 MB

Ben Rains dives into everything investors need to know about Netflix (NFLX) stock with the streaming TV firm set to report its Q3 earnings results on October 16. We break down why shares of Netflix have fallen far behind their FAANG peers, what to expect from quarterly subscriber and revenue results, the firm's streaming competitors, and much more. (0:30) - Is Netflix on the Decline? (6:05) - Streaming TV Competition (12:45) - Netflix Current Performance and Q3 Expectations (21:10) - Epis...

Assessing Peloton Stock & Other 2019 IPOs and What’s Going On with WeWork

September 30, 2019 17:36 - 23 minutes - 54.6 MB

Ben Rains dives into what investors need to know about newly public Peloton (PTON). The episode then takes a broader look what’s going on with some other 2019 IPOs such as Uber (UBER) and Beyond Meat (BYND) to help make sense of the WeWork debacle. (1:00) - Peloton - Everything You Need To Know About The New IPO (7:35) - Peloton's Current Performance (13”50) - WeWork Pulls IPO Filing (20:20) - 2019 IPOs - Where Are They Know? [email protected]

Will Q1 2020 Earnings Spark a Comeback for Nike (NKE) Stock?

September 23, 2019 17:27 - 23 minutes - 52.9 MB

Ben Rains breaks down what investors should expect from Nike’s (NKE) first-quarter fiscal 2020 financial results. We also dive into why Adidas (ADDYY) and Lululemon (LULU) stock have crushed Nike recently. The episode then closes with a look at why Nike’s e-commerce expansion could help the sportswear giant post its strongest growth in years. (0:30) - A Look Ahead At Q3 Earnings Season (5:45) - Nike Rivals: Adidas and Lululemon (15:50) - Q3 Earnings Expectations For Nike (22:00) - Episode...

What’s Next for Apple (AAPL) Stock: Holiday Shopping, iPhone 11, Apple TV+

September 16, 2019 17:56 - 18 minutes - 34.5 MB

Welcome to the latest episode of the Full-Court Finance podcast from Zacks Investment Research where Associate Stock Strategist Ben Rains dives into Apple’s (AAPL) new iPhone 11s, as well as Apple’s streaming TV service and video game push. The episode also breaks down what’s next for Apple stock and why the tech firm looks so strong heading into the holiday shopping season. 

Buy Lululemon (LULU) Stock at New Highs on Digital & Menswear Growth?

September 09, 2019 19:17 - 20 minutes - 47.8 MB

Ben Rains breaks down Lululemon’s (LULU) Q2 2019 financial results that wowed Wall Street last week. The episode then dives into what investors need to know from the yoga and athleisure retailer’s earnings call and what’s next, to help see if people should buy and perhaps hold the stock that has crushed its industry and sportswear giant Nike (NKE). (0:30) - Lululemon Crushes Q2 Earnings (6:00) - Lululemon's International and Product Expansion (15:45) - Q3 Guidance and What To Expect Goin...

What Investors Need to know About Lululemon (LULU) Stock Before Q2 Earnings

September 03, 2019 18:56 - 16 minutes - 37 MB

Ben Rains dives into everything investors need to know about Lululemon (LULU) stock before the company reports its Q2 earnings results on Thursday. The yoga and athleisure retailer looks impressive as it expands its business to further challenge everyone from Nike (NKE) to Adidas (ADDYY). (0:30) - Is It Time To Invest In Lululemon? (3:40) - Lululemon’s Past Performance (10:15) - What To Expect From Lululemon’s Q2 Earnings Report (14:50) - Episode Roundup: [email protected]

5 Mega-Cap Dividend Stocks to Buy to Weather Trade War Storm

August 26, 2019 18:43 - 24 minutes - 55.2 MB

Ben Rains dives into some of the latest U.S.-China trade war news. The episode then highlights five dividend-paying, mega-cap stocks that investors might want to buy as bond yields continue to slip around the globe. (0:45) - Navigating The Trade War Tensions: Volatility Continues  (5:30) - Bond Yields and 10 Year Treasury Notes (8:20) - Ben Rains Top Picks: 5 Stocks To Watch (23:00) - Episode Roundup: [email protected]

What’s Next for Walmart Stock & A Target Earnings Preview

August 19, 2019 20:04 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MB

Welcome to the latest episode of the Full-Court Finance podcast from Zacks Investment Research where Associate Stock Strategist Ben Rains breaks down Walmart’s (WMT) recent quarterly financial results that helped to once again prove the retail powerhouse is ready to compete directly against Amazon (AMZN) in the e-commerce age. The episode then shifts to what to expect from Target’s (TGT) quarterly earnings, which are due out Wednesday.

Coffee Stock Wars: Starbucks, McDonald’s, Dunkin’ & Upstarts

August 12, 2019 18:26 - 44 minutes - 101 MB

Ben Rains and guest Madeleine Johnson dive into the world of coffee to see how the major publicly traded firms from Starbucks (SBUX) to Dunkin’ (DNKN) have performed. The episode also addresses some upstarts and the broader coffee market to see which companies appear best suited for long-term success.   (0:35) - Coffee Wars: Where Does Your Loyalty Lie? (4:00) - Starbucks Continued Success: Rewards Program and Expansion (10:20) - McDonald's and Dunkin': Can They Compete Against The C...

What to Expect from Disney (DIS) Earnings & Apple’s (AAPL) Streaming TV Push

August 05, 2019 19:30 - 30 minutes - 69.1 MB

Ben Rains dives into what to expect from Disney’s (DIS) Q3 fiscal 2019 earnings results and what its streaming offering will look like. The episode then shifts to Apple’s (AAPL) soon-to-be-launched streaming TV service as the tech power’s iPhone sales continue to slip. (1:00) - Disney's Performance, Disney+ and Success with Marvel Movies (10:50) - What To Expect From Disney's Q3 Earnings Report (17:30) - Earnings Overview For Apple and Big Streaming Push: Apple TV+ (28:45) - Episode Ro...

What’s Next for Facebook, Twitter & Snap Stock Following Earnings?

July 29, 2019 18:30 - 25 minutes - 59.4 MB

Ben Rains breaks down the most recent quarterly earnings results from the three big U.S. social media companies: Facebook (FB), Twitter (TWTR), and Snapchat parent Snap Inc. (SNAP). The episode also dives into what’s next for the three firms amid increased government scrutiny. (0:30) - Fortnite Crowns Millionaires At eSports Tournament (4:30) - Facebook Earnings Overview: Regulation Concerns (15:00) - Snapchat's Earnings Report: Will the Growth Continue? (18:45) - Slow and Steady Growth...

Amazon & Disney Will Challenge Netflix in the Streaming TV Market

July 23, 2019 17:53 - 27 minutes - 62.5 MB

Ben Rains dives into Netflix’s (NFLX) recent Q2 earnings report that sent its shares tumbling. The episode then transitions into a look at the larger streaming TV industry, where we see why Amazon (AMZN) and Disney (DIS) could be real challengers to Netflix’s dominance.  (0:45) - Breaking Down Netflix's Q2 Earnings Report (10:50) - Crowded Streaming Market Continues To Grow (14:25) - Amazon Prime Video's Expanding Streaming Content (20:35) - Disney's Massive Media Content Library: Will ...

3 Sportswear Stocks to Buy as Q2 Earnings Season Heats Up

July 16, 2019 18:04 - 20 minutes - 46.9 MB

Ben Rains takes a look at three sportswear stocks to consider buying as the second quarter 2019 earnings season kicks off. (0:15) - S&P 500 Continues Strong Growth: Q2 Earnings Kick Off  (2:55) - Skechers' Current Performance and Earnings Outlook (9:40) - What To Expect From Under Armour's Earnings Report (14:20) - Lululemon's Growth and Success: Will It Continue Into Q2? (19:30) - Episode Roundup: [email protected]