Jimmy Choo Sale, Q2 Earnings Recap: GOOGL, FB, AMZN, & More!

• (0:45) - Michael Kors Buys Jimmy Choo
• (6:30) - Rapid Fire: Earnings Reports
• (7:10) - Alphabet (Google)
• (9:25) - AMD
• (10:45) - Chipotle
• (12:00) - Facebook (NASDAQ:FB)
• (15:20) - Intel
• (17:20) - Starbucks
• (27:00) - Episode Roundup: Podcast@Zacks.com

On today’s episode of the Zacks Friday Finish Line, Content Writer Ryan McQueeney and Editor Maddy Johnson take on this week’s biggest stories, including the sale of an iconic footwear brand Jimmy Choo, as well as the latest earnings results from Alphabet, Facebook, Amazon, and many more.

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Before diving into the tidal wave of reports, Maddy and Ryan chatted about Michael Kors (NYSE:KORS) and its recent purchase of Jimmy Choo. The acquisition will see a handbag giant take control of a legacy high-fashion brand, and it underscores the recent trend of consolidation in the apparel and fashion space.

For more, check out: Michael Kors Buys Jimmy Choo: What's Next for the Luxury Brands

The hosts focused on the most important earnings reports this week, including some from the world’s biggest tech giants. This included Alphabet’s (NASDAQ:GOOGL) profit slump following its massive fine from the EU, as well as Facebook’s (FB) continued growth. Maddy and Ryan also chatted about the results from the big chipmakers, including AMD’s (NASDAQ:AMD) impressive beat and Intel’s (NASDAQ:INTC) record revenues.

Of course, Maddy and Ryan also had to touch on the latest reports from two of the show’s favorite food and beverage companies: Chipotle (NYSE:CMG) and Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX) . Amid another food safety headache, Chipotle posted encouraging comps growth, while Starbucks proved that it was committed to expanding its rewards program.

Finally, the hosts covered the biggest earnings story of the week—Amazon’s (NASDAQ:AMZN) massive miss. The e-commerce giant surpassed revenue expectations, but profits came in well below expectations and slipped more than 70% year-over-year. Find out why, only on this week’s episode!

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