Articles by Jon Marino

Jon Marino

Finance Editor

Jon Marino is Thinknum's finance editor, covering the impacts of alternative data on public companies and investors. Prior to joining Thinknum, Jon worked in the management consulting industry with EY and spent 12 years as a journalist covering banking, investing and private equity.

McAfee is eyeing NortonLifelock, and a deal could be foreshadowed in the data

By Jon Marino, 11 hours ago Technology deals and LBO deals tend to give themselves up before M&A transactions are announced - and the considerations of one of the biggest deals of 2019 became apparent months ago.

Technology deals and LBO deals tend to give themselves up before M&A transactions are announced - and the considerations of one of the biggest deals of 2019 became apparent months ago.

Lululemon has analysts bullish, and the data backs them up

By Jon Marino, 18 hours ago Lululemon data signals continuing growth and rising social engagement - no wonder why analysts are so bullish.

Lululemon data signals continuing growth and rising social engagement - no wonder why analysts are so bullish.

Stitch Fix data highlights challenges faced by up-and-coming e-commerce disruptors

By Jon Marino, 1 day ago It's hard to keep front-and-center before consumers in digital marketplaces where even upstarts have to fight to stay relevant - we check in on Stitch Fix's data to see engagement before it announces earnings.

It's hard to keep front-and-center before consumers in digital marketplaces where even upstarts have to fight to stay relevant - we check in on Stitch Fix's data to see engagement before it announces earnings.

Chewy stock may have hit a bottom - data reflects better growth and ratings

By Jon Marino, 1 day ago Chewy's alternative data reflects solid engagement, and better hiring trends than some of 2019's IPO flops. Should investors be eager for earnings?

Chewy's alternative data reflects solid engagement, and better hiring trends than some of 2019's IPO flops. Should investors be eager for earnings?

Airbnb app reviews are soaring as the company aims to avoid Uber’s legal problems

By Jon Marino, 4 days ago Airbnb's got a few headaches - but keeping users happy isn't one of them, according to data.

Airbnb's got a few headaches - but keeping users happy isn't one of them, according to data.

Lyric engagement shoots up on happy holiday travel responses

By Jon Marino, 5 days ago Lyric is in growth mode - and so far, social responses seem good for the San Francisco-based startup.

Lyric is in growth mode - and so far, social responses seem good for the San Francisco-based startup.

The food delivery wars may have hit their peak - and alternative data highlights an unlikely winner

By Jon Marino, 5 days ago The food delivery wars may have already hit their peak, according to alternative data.

The food delivery wars may have already hit their peak, according to alternative data.

Instructure is taken private by Thoma Bravo - and job postings signaled a deal was in the works

By Jon Marino, 6 days ago Instructure is being taken private by LBO firm Thoma Bravo - and again a pretty familiar tell emerged in the data pre-deal.

Instructure is being taken private by LBO firm Thoma Bravo - and again a pretty familiar tell emerged in the data pre-deal.

Kroger is disrupting big pharmacies - and it's clear in the data

By Jon Marino, 6 days ago Kroger's CEO knows the company is going through a big transition entering the pharmacy space. Here is what the data tells us ahead of earnings.

Kroger's CEO knows the company is going through a big transition entering the pharmacy space. Here is what the data tells us ahead of earnings.

Slack's users are happy - shareholders are not - and that could change soon

By Jon Marino, 1 week ago Slack shares are slacking, but it doesn't look like the devs have been.

Slack shares are slacking, but it doesn't look like the devs have been.

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Articles by Jon Marino

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McAfee is eyeing NortonLifelock, and a deal could be foreshadowed in the data

Lululemon has analysts bullish, and the data backs them up

Stitch Fix data highlights challenges faced by up-and-coming e-commerce disruptors

Chewy stock may have hit a bottom - data reflects better growth and ratings

Airbnb app reviews are soaring as the company aims to avoid Uber’s legal problems

Lyric engagement shoots up on happy holiday travel responses

The food delivery wars may have hit their peak - and alternative data highlights an unlikely winner

Instructure is taken private by Thoma Bravo - and job postings signaled a deal was in the works

Kroger is disrupting big pharmacies - and it's clear in the data

Slack's users are happy - shareholders are not - and that could change soon

Fundamental Investors

Quantitative Analysts

Business Inteligence

Articles by Jon Marino

Jon Marino

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