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Benjamin Rains

Disney & Amazon Set to Dominate Streaming Sports: Who Will Join Them?

Welcome to the latest episode of the Full-Court Finance podcast from Zacks Investment Research where Associate Stock Strategist Ben Rains breaks down Disney (DIS) and Amazon's (AMZN) early lead in the streaming sports world. The episode then dives into other companies that are poised for success in the booming streaming industry.

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Benjamin Rains

3 Sports Retail Stocks to Buy Right Now: LULU, VFC, UAA

Welcome to the latest episode of the Full-Court Finance podcast from Zacks Investment Research where Associate Stock Strategist Ben Rains discusses three sports retail stocks to buy right now as the market continues to hum along in 2019.

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Benjamin Rains

3 Outdoor Focused Retail Stocks to Buy Right Now: YETI, DECK, COLM

Welcome to the latest episode of the Full-Court Finance podcast from Zacks Investment Research where Associate Stock Strategist Ben Rains dives into three sports and outdoor-focused retail stocks that look like strong buys right now.

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Benjamin Rains

What's Next for Nike Stock & Why Lululemon (LULU) is a Buy Before Q4 Earnings

Welcome to the latest episode of the Full-Court Finance podcast from Zacks Investment Research where Associate Stock Strategist Ben Rains breaks down Nike's (NKE) Q3 fiscal 2019 financial results that led to a small selloff on the back of lower-than-expected sales in a key business. The episode then dives into what to expect from Lululemon's (LULU) Q4 earnings.

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Benjamin Rains

Breaking Down Nike's Q3 Earnings Outlook Ahead of March Madness

Welcome to the latest episode of the Full-Court Finance podcast from Zacks Investment Research where Associate Stock Strategist Ben Rains details what to expect from Nike's (NKE) third-quarter fiscal 2019 financial results that are due out after the closing bell on Thursday, March 21.

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Benjamin Rains

Amazon to Expand Streaming Business, Alibaba Deepens NBA Deal & More

Welcome to the latest episode of the Full-Court Finance podcast from Zacks Investment Research where Associate Stock Strategist Ben Rains discusses reports that Amazon (AMZN) is looking to buy the YES Network from Disney (DIS) as it tries to expand its streaming sports business. The episode then dives into Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba's (BABA) new NBA partnership, before checking out the latest sports betting news.

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Benjamin Rains

Puma Goes After Nike, Adidas & ESPN Jumps into Sports Betting

Welcome to the latest episode of the Full-Court Finance podcast from Zacks Investment Research where Associate Stock Strategist Ben Rains dives into Puma's partnership with global soccer powerhouse Manchester City, and then takes a look at ESPN's (DIS) first big push into the sports betting scene.

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Benjamin Rains

3 Sportswear Retail Stocks to Buy Right Now

Welcome to the latest episode of the Full-Court Finance podcast from Zacks Investment Research where Associate Stock Strategist Ben Rains breaks down three of the best sportswear-focused stocks to consider buying right now.

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Benjamin Rains

What's Next for Under Armour Stock in 2019?

On this episode of the Full-Court Finance podcast, Associate Stock Strategist Ben Rains breaks down Under Armour's (UAA) Q4 and fiscal 2018 financial results and then dives into what's next for the athletic apparel firm as its North American struggles continue.

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Ryan McQueeney

Fintech, Retirement Planning, & Small Business: What's Up Next

Ryan McQueeney is joined by Chad Parks, founder and CEO of Ubiquity Retirement + Savings, to discuss the intersection of technology, retirement planning, and small business.

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Benjamin Rains

Breaking Down Disney & ESPN's Streaming Future

On this episode of the Full-Court Finance podcast, Associate Stock Strategist Ben Rains discusses Disney's (DIS) recent quarterly earnings results and dives into everything investors need to know about ESPN+ and the company's streaming future

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Ryan McQueeney

A Massive Bank Merger & This Week's Top Earnings News

Ryan McQueeney and Maddy Johnson discuss this week's blockbuster bank merger and recap earnings results from Alphabet, Disney, Twitter, and Chipotle.

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Ryan McQueeney

Alphabet Earnings Detail Growth Beyond Google's Ad Business

Ryan McQueeney discusses Alphabet's earnings report and explains why the company's rampant spending in 2018 sets Google up for a life beyond its advertising business.

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Benjamin Rains

Super Bowl Spending, Streaming & Amazon's Big TV Advertising Push

On this episode of the Full-Court Finance podcast, Associate Stock Strategist Ben Rains dives into the big business behind the Super Bowl as the streaming TV market heats up. Plus, we look at Amazon's huge television advertising push and see who are the biggest Super Bowl spenders.

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Ryan McQueeney

Tech Earnings Recap & Why the Fed Sent Stocks Higher This Week

Ryan McQueeney and Maddy Johnson discuss the Fed's new dovish tone and recap earnings results from Apple, Facebook, Microsoft, and Amazon.

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Ryan McQueeney

Top Storylines to Emerge from Busy Week of Tech Earnings

Ryan McQueeney highlights the top storylines and talking points to watch during this packed week for major tech sector earnings reports.

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Benjamin Rains

Nike Continues to Expand with MLB Deal & The Streaming TV War Heats Up

Welcome to the latest episode of the Full-Court Finance podcast from Zacks Investment Research where Associate Stock Strategist Ben Rains dives into Nike's (NKE) new deal with Major League Baseball. The episode also breaks down some news from Google's (GOOGL) YouTube TV and Hulu as the streaming TV war heats up.

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Ryan McQueeney

Wall Street Sees Heaps of Earnings Reports as Shutdown Rages

Ryan McQueeney and Maddy Johnson discuss the latest economic data from China and the United States. The hosts also recap earnings results from airline stocks as well as Intel, Starbucks, and more.

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Ryan McQueeney

3 Tech Earnings Reports We're Watching This Week

On today's episode of the Tech Talk Tuesday podcast, Ryan McQueeney discusses the early days of Q4 earnings season and previews three of the tech sector's top reports coming this week.

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Benjamin Rains

Bluetooth-Connected Adapt BB Smart Shoes & Nike's Digital Future

On this episode of the Full-Court Finance podcast, Associate Stock Strategist Ben Rains breaks down Nike's new Bluetooth connected, self-lacing Adapt BB shoes before he dives into how they tie into the sportswear giant's overall digital growth plans.

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Ryan McQueeney

Earnings from Netflix & Big Banks, & This Week in Cannabis Deals

Ryan McQueeney and Maddy Johnson discuss earnings results from Netflix and the big U.S. banks. The hosts also remember the legacy of Jack Bogle and chat about several new cannabis industry deals.

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Ryan McQueeney

CES 2019: What Google, Amazon, & Other Tech Giants Showed Off

Ryan McQueeney recaps CES 2019 and highlights the hardware that industry bellwethers such as Google, Amazon, Intel, Nvidia, & Samsung flaunted at the world's largest consumer electronics show.

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Benjamin Rains

The Biggest Streaming Sports Storylines to Watch in 2019

On this episode of the Full-Court Finance podcast, Associate Stock Strategist Ben Rains dives into some of the latest streaming TV news from Roku, Hulu, and others before he breaks down some of the biggest streaming sports storylines to watch in 2019 and beyond.

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Ryan McQueeney

Netflix, Roku, & Chipotle in Spotlight After Wall Street's Green Week

Ryan McQueeney and Maddy Johnson take on this week's top market headlines, including the renewed momentum of Netflix, Roku, and Chipotle as well as a batch of mixed holiday sales results from the retail sector.

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Ryan McQueeney

Square, Roku, & Twilio: The Return of Tech Growth Stocks

Ryan McQueeney discusses Twilio, Roku, Square, and the state of trendy tech growth stocks as markets continue to rebound from a brutal stretch of selling.

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