January 26, 2022
Game On: Activision CEO Kotick May Depart After Microsoft Takeover
New ‘Pokemon’ action game out this week. “Game On” is The Fly’s weekly recap of the stories powering up or beating down video game stocks.
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January 24, 2022
Week in SPAC News: ProKidney to merge with Social Capital Suvretta
In SPAC news this week, ProKidney to become public through Social Capital Suvretta combination.
January 20, 2022
#SocialStocks: Four Social Media Companies Subpoenaed for January 6 Records
Facebook could see multibillion-dollar class action suit, iOS 14.5 impacts still being felt in the sector and other notable stories from this week.
January 13, 2022
#SocialStocks: Judge Dismisses Facebook Motion to Dismiss FTC Lawsuit
Twitter implements reaction videos, Snap sues USPTO and other notable stories from this week.
January 6, 2022
#SocialStocks: Instagram Tests Story Likes Feature
Analysts butt heads on Pinterest thesis, Twitter closes $1.05B sale of MoPub and other notable stories from this week.
December 30, 2021
#SocialStocks: Tiktok Declared Most Visited Site In 2021
Social media companies and analysts speculate on the year ahead, Zoom acquires assets from Liminal, and other notable stories from this week.
December 29, 2021
Musk Sells More Tesla Stock, Nikola To Pay $125M to SEC
In a regulatory filing on Wednesday, Tesla (TSLA) disclosed that its CEO Musk sold another $333.6M in common stock on December 22nd after exercising option for 2.1M shares.
December 23, 2021
#SocialStocks: Trump Targets Q1 Of FY22 For Social Media Company Launch
Zoom available on Amazon TV, Meta makes a purchase and other notable stories from this week.
December 16, 2021
#SocialStocks: Senators Clash with Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri During Hearing
Twitter executives ignored warning about Spaces, Meta Platforms pays up for name trademarks assets, and other notable stories from this week.
December 9, 2021
#SocialStocks: Twitter Deletes Additional State-Linked Information Operations
Companies slackly follow Apple’s privacy policy, Instagram’s new teen safety measures and other notable stories from this week. Welcome to “#SocialStocks,” The Fly’s weekly recap of Wall Street’s reactions to social media stock news.
December 2, 2021
#SocialStocks: Facebook Forced to Sell Giphy by CMA
A glimpse of Twitter after Jack Dorsey, European telecoms want Tech giants to bear some costs and other notable stories from this week.
November 18, 2021
Peloton $1B Stock Offering Seen Removing Overhang
This will be the first time Peloton will sell shares since the company’s IPO back in 2019. Shares of Peloton (PTON) are on the rise on Tuesday after the fitness-equipment maker announced a $1B stock offering.
November 11, 2021
#SocialStocks: EU Eyes Tech Legislation in First Half of 2022
Twitter forms crypto team, Facebook fires back at Wall Street Journal and other notable stories from this week.
November 4, 2021
#SocialStocks: Facebook Unveils Meta Name Change And New VR Products
TikToks can now be viewed on Amazon Fire TV, new iOS policy costs social media companies billions and other notable stories from this week.
October 28, 2021
#SocialStocks: FTC Looks Into Internal Research On Harmful Instagram Content
The Fly recaps Wall Street’s reactions to social media stock news: Trump-backed SPAC looks to build social media competitor, PayPal does not want to buy Pinterest and other notable stories from this week.
October 21, 2021
PayPal Under Pressure as Wall Street Digests Potential Pinterest Acquisition
Bernstein would much rather have PayPal focus its energy on the “urgent tasks at hand,” such as Venmo monetization and offline growth.
October 14, 2021
#SocialStocks: FTC Urged to Uphold New Children’s Privacy Policies
Another Facebook whistleblower could testify, Twitter divests MoPub and other notable stories from this week. Welcome to “#SocialStocks,” The Fly’s weekly recap of Wall Street’s reactions to social media stock news.
October 7, 2021
#SocialStocks: Facebook Gets Backlash on Multiple Fronts, Competitors Capitalize
Facebook’s heavy scrutiny causes company slow down, FIVE9 merger with Zoom terminated and other notable stories from this week.
September 30, 2021
#SocialStocks: Facebook Whistleblower to Testify at Senate Hearing
Social media companies sue Texas, Facebook creates fund dedicated to metaverse and other notable stories from this week. Welcome to “#SocialStocks,” The Fly’s weekly recap of Wall Street’s reactions to social media stock news.
September 23, 2021
#SocialStocks: Outrage Over Instagram’s Impact on Teens Erupts In Senate Hearing
Facebook underreports results of advertising business on iOS devices, Sprout surpasses $200M in ARR and other notable stories from this week.
September 22, 2021
Draftkings Dips After Making $20B Offer for U.K. Betting Company Entain
Shares of DraftKings were under pressure on Tuesday after CNBC’s David Faber reported that the company has made a $20B offer to acquire U.K. online sports betting company Entain.
September 16, 2021
#SocialStocks: Facebook Faces New Probe Regarding Negative Impact on Teenagers
Russia fines Twitter and Facebook, Zoom builds whiteboard experience, and other notable stories from this week. Welcome to “#SocialStocks,” The Fly’s weekly recap of Wall Street’s reactions to social media stock news.
September 9, 2021
Sanderson Farms Under Pressure as White House Attacks Meat Consolidation
White House says it will take “bold action to enforce the antitrust laws, boost competition in meat-processing”. Shares of Sanderson Farms (SAFM) are under pressure on Wednesday after the White House blamed rising meat prices on a lack of competition in processing.
September 2, 2021
#SocialStocks: Zoom Q2 Earnings and Guidance Fail To Impress Analysts
Twitter unveils new features, a new live audio competitor emerges and other notable stories from this week.
August 26, 2021
#SocialStocks: FTC Brings More Allegations Against Facebook In Amended Complaint
Twitter CEO attempts to mine cryptocurrency, Zoom app downloads trend lower and other notable stories from this week.
August 19, 2021
#SocialStocks: CMA Probe Calls On Facebook To Sell Giphy
Facebook finance head seeks seat at crypto payments table, Snap creators seek out bigger paydays on rival apps and other notable stories from this week.
August 12, 2021
#SocialStocks: FTC Takes Issue with Facebook Inaccuracies
Legislation introduced in effort to protect app market competition, Twitter complies in India and other notable stories from this week.
August 5, 2021
GM In Reverse as Chip Shortage Concerns Dent Outlook
Credit Suisse sees General Motors’ lower second half outlook as “a reset on expectations”. Shares of General Motors (GM) are under pressure on Wednesday after the company reported second quarter earnings.
July 29, 2021
#SocialStocks: State Attorneys General Appeal Dismissed Facebook Antitrust Suit
Antitrust regulators take aim at pockets of Big Tech, 2019 WhatsApp attack targeted government officials, and other notable stories from this week.
July 22, 2021
Netflix Pressured After Soft Subscriber Guidance, Confirming Gaming Plans
Shares of Netflix (NFLX) are under pressure on Wednesday after the company reported quarterly results. The streaming service giant confirmed it was expanding into gaming.
