Colin Kaepernick

Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick is turning his attention to helping creators in the artificial intelligence sector. What Happened: The former San Francisco 49ers quarterback is launching Lumi Story AI, an artificial intelligence company backed by Seven Seven Six, the venture capital firm co...

Football fans are charged up for Super Bowl LVII on Sunday, but investors of a SPAC that included a former NFL quarterback certainly weren't cheering in 2022. The SPAC was close to locking down a deal, but instead fell apart at the hands of the quarterback. What Happened:...

Leading NFT powerhouse Yuga Labs announced a new funding round Tuesday that includes some of the largest technology companies and investment funds. The funding round also included the participation of several notable athletes and celebrities. What Happened: Yuga Labs raised $450 million in a seed...

Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick is the latest athlete and celebrity to be part of a special purpose acquisition company. The SPAC: Mission Advancement Corp is a SPAC launched by Kaepernick and Jahm Najafi. The SPAC is seeking to raise $250 million by selling 25 million units. Each unit...

Investors who owned stocks in the 2010s generally experienced some big gains. In fact, the SPDR S&P 500 (NYSE: SPY) total return for the decade was 250.5%. But there’s no question some big-name stocks did much better than others along the way. Nike’s Big Decade One of the top...

The fallout in China from Houston Rockets General Manager's Daryl Morey’s now-deleted tweet in support of Hong Kong protesters is ongoing.  Companies Cut Ties  Tencent Holding/ADR (OTC: TCEHY), Vivo and CCTV have all suspending ties with the NBA following the...

Nike Inc (NYSE: NKE) became embroiled in yet another patriotic debate ahead of the Fourth of July holiday this week.  The world’s largest sportswear brand is receiving backlash for releasing and then quickly discontinuing its latest Air Max release, the "Betsy Ross Flag"...

Nike Inc (NYSE: NKE) shares are soaring higher in spite of overall market turmoil after reporting a big second-quarter earnings beat after the close Thursday. The world’s largest sportswear company delivered earnings of 52 cents per share, beating estimates by 6 cents. Revenue came in at $9.4...

Twitter Inc (NYSE: TWTR) has released the top 10 most tweeted-about athletes of 2018. Unsurprisingly, LeBron James topped the list, aided by his controversial decision to join the Los Angeles Lakers. Colin Kaepernick, one of professional sports' most polarizing figures, came in at No. 2. An...

Move over XFL and AAF, there's another new football league in town. The Freedom Football League, founded by a coalition 50 former NFL players including Heisman Trophy winner Ricky Williams and Hall-Of-Famer Terrell Owens, says it’s different because from the other upstarts with its player...

Strong promotional activity may be waning at Foot Locker, Inc. (NASDAQ: FL). The Analyst Cowen's John Kernan on Monday maintained a Market Perform rating and raised his price target from $46 to $56. The Thesis Cowen’s channel checks are showing significantly improved full-price selling...

Nike Inc (NYSE: NKE) shares were hit hard Wednesday after a sell-side analyst said the company's valuation feels rich after recently striking all-time highs. The Analyst Cowen analyst John Kernan maintained a Market Perform rating on Nike with a $81 price target. The Thesis...

All eyes are on Nike Inc (NYSE: NKE) sales heading into its first-quarter earnings report Wednesday, Sept. 25, the first since the company launched its "Just Do It" campaign featuring Colin Kaepernick. Here's what analysts are saying ahead of the print.  Baird Stays...

Nike Inc (NYSE: NKE)’s decision to partner with Colin Kaepernick has generated an enormous amount of media coverage and led to its stock hitting all-time highs. The move may have also potentially turned non-Nike buyers onto the swoosh, according to Canaccord Genuity.  The...

Nike Inc (NYSE: NKE) cemented its relationship with Colin Kaepernick as a brand ambassador after doubling down on the controversial ex-NFL star by featuring him in an upcoming commercial. What To Know The advertisement is a part of a greater campaign celebrating the 30-year anniversary of "...