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Twitter's 2016 'Brain Drain' In Review
Friday, December 23, 2016 - 1:30pm | 364Youssef Squali, an analyst with Cantor Fitzgerald, commented in a research report earlier this week that Twitter Inc (NYSE: TWTR) suffers from "brain drain" as key members of the executive team continue leaving the company's ranks. Here is a summary of some of the notable executives who left...
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Twitter Is Going Through A Brain Drain
Wednesday, December 21, 2016 - 12:14pm | 339Youssef Squali of Cantor Fitzgerald thinks Twitter Inc (NYSE: TWTR) is going through a "brain drain" after its management team saw the departure of its CTO Adam Messinger and VP of Product Josh McFarland. Squali noted the departures follow the resignation of Twitter's COO Adam...
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Implied Purchase Price For Twitter Is 'Too High'
Monday, November 14, 2016 - 11:32am | 340MKM Partners’ Rob Sanderson believes Twitter Inc (NYSE: TWTR) shares are being bolstered by continuing M&A speculations, well above the stock price warranted by the company’s fundamentals. Sanderson maintains a Neutral rating on the company, with a price target of $18.50. Price Too...
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Adam Bain's Departure Highlights Twitter's Uncertain Future
Thursday, November 10, 2016 - 10:17am | 358Twitter Inc (NYSE: TWTR) announced on November 9 that its chief operating officer, Adam Bain, had decided to step down from his position. His role would be assumed by the current chief financial officer, Anthony Noto. Wedbush’s Michael Pachter maintains a Neutral rating on the company, with a...
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BTIG Says Twitter Is Betting The Farm On Live Sports, Video To Court Media Giants' Interest
Tuesday, July 26, 2016 - 9:19am | 607Twitter Inc (NYSE: TWTR) is betting its future on the potential of live sports and may be trying to "court" legacy media companies such as Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS), Twenty-First Century Fox Inc (NASDAQ: FOX) (NASDAQ: FOXA), NBC, CBS Corporation (NYSE: CBS) and Time Warner Inc (NYSE: TWX),...
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Wall Street Applauds Twitter's Executive Decisions
Tuesday, October 6, 2015 - 7:42am | 517Shares of Twitter Inc (NYSE: TWTR) were higher by more than 7 percent on Monday. Twitter named Jack Dorsey as permanent CEO, while Adam Bain was promoted to COO. Analysts were mostly positive following the announcement. Shares of Twitter closed higher by more than 7 percent on Monday...
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Bob Peck Explains Why Twitter Will Settle For A 'Triumvirate' Leadership Structure As Early As Next Week
Sunday, August 16, 2015 - 12:04pm | 380Suntrust analyst Robert "Bob" Peck released a note Friday, in which he mentioned that Twitter Inc (NYSE: TWTR) could make a decision regarding who will be its permanent CEO as early as next week. Peck predicted that, most probably, the position will be taken by Jack Dorsey. Peck was on CNBC...
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Twitter CEO Decision Is 'Imminent,' Board Shake Up Is Next: Bob Peck
Friday, August 14, 2015 - 8:58am | 367In a report published Friday, SunTrust Robinson Humphrey analyst Bob Peck offered a quick thought on Twitter Inc (NYSE: TWTR)'s CEO search, noting that a decision could "come as early as next week." Peck continued that Twitter will announce a "Triumvirate of leadership"...
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Robert Peck Enumerates 4 Catalysts For Twitter
Tuesday, July 7, 2015 - 1:06pm | 407It seems the change of guards at Twitter Inc (NYSE: TWTR) is having no effect on the stock, which has continued to trade near the $35 level over the last month. Robert Peck, SunTrust Robinson Humphrey Internet equity analyst, was on CNBC Monday to discuss what is going to be the next catalyst...
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Ironfire Capital On Twitter: Adam Bain Would Do A Great Job As CEO
Wednesday, July 1, 2015 - 3:26pm | 320Twitter Inc (NYSE: TWTR) shares were down about 2 percent on Wednesday, Jack Dorsey's first day as interim CEO. Eric Jackson, Ironfire Capital, was on CNBC to discuss who is best suited to replace Jack Dorsey as the permanent CEO of Twitter and his outlook for the stock. Adam Bain:...
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What To Expect From Jack Dorsey
Wednesday, July 1, 2015 - 9:52am | 422Following Dick Costolo’s resignation, speculation around Twitter Inc (NYSE: TWTR)’s new CEO has blown up. Until a replacement is found, co-founder Jack Dorsey will be temporarily assuming the position, starting Wednesday. What To Expect On Tuesday afternoon, SunTrust's Bob...
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2 Things Twitter's Adam Bain Is Excited About
Tuesday, June 23, 2015 - 4:51pm | 355Adam Bain, Twitter Inc (NYSE: TWTR)'s President of Global Revenue, was on CNBC Tuesday to talk about Jack Dorsey taking the CEO position on an interim basis and the company's monetization plans for Periscope and other video content. Excited About Dorsey Coming Back "I'm...
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SunTrust's Top 5 Twitter CEO Candidates
Friday, June 19, 2015 - 12:25pm | 431Twitter Inc (NYSE: TWTR) shareholders are anxiously awaiting the announcement of the company’s next CEO while the social media company’s stock has plummeted 24.4 percent in the past three months. With the rampant speculation about exactly who will succeed Dick Costolo, SunTrust...
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Jack Dorsey - CEO Candidate For Twitter; What Happens If He Fails?
Monday, June 15, 2015 - 4:23pm | 431While Twitter Inc (NYSE: TWTR) has announced that Jack Dorsey will be the interim CEO of the company from July 1, Jon Steinberg, Daily Mail North America CEO, thinks there isn’t any other permanent CEO candidate for Twitter. Steinberg was on CNBC Monday to explain why he thinks so and what...
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Why Forcing Twitter To Be Facebook Is A 'Fundamental Misunderstanding'
Monday, June 15, 2015 - 3:54pm | 473Most analysts have always valued Twitter Inc (NYSE: TWTR) by comparing it with Facebook Inc (NASDAQ: FB). But according to Jason Calacanis, Inside.com founder and CEO, that’s where the Street might be making a big mistake. Calacanis was on CNBC Monday to discuss why Twitter shouldn’t...