Dick Costolo

Dick Costolo was the CEO of Twitter Inc (NYSE: TWTR) from 2010 to 2015, and before that was COO. During and after that time, Costolo was known for his strong opinions about matters concerning Twitter and how other companies should operate. The takeover of Twitter by billionaire Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:...

Friday marks the 10th anniversary of Twitter Inc (NYSE: TWTR)'s launch to the public. To celebrate the occasion, Benzinga took a look back at some of the most notable days in its history. 1. First Tweet Jack Dorsey sent out the first ever Tweet on March 21, 2006. 2. Twitter Becomes...

Fans of the hit Time Warner Inc (NYSE: TWX) HBO show “Silicon Valley” praise the show’s authentic representation of the quirky Silicon Valley business world. According to a new piece by the New Yorker’s Andrew Marantz, the show’s authentic feel is no accident. “...

Twitter Inc (NYSE: TWTR) shares are down nearly 2 percent in Tuesday’s session following yet another high-level management change at the foundering company. This time, it’s head of product Jeff Seibert that is stepping down. Incredibly, Siebert’s interim replacement, Ed Ho,...

In 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"...

Marissa Mayer is frequently criticized for her performance as the CEO of Yahoo! Inc. (NASDAQ: YHOO), but could she do better at another firm? Twitter Inc (NYSE: TWTR) has been on the hunt for a new CEO ever since Dick Costolo announced his resignation. Jack Dorsey, co-founder of Twitter, took...

It 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...

After nearly five years of holding top ranks at Twitter Inc (NYSE: TWTR), Dick Costolo officially stepped down as CEO of the company on Wednesday. Before doing so, he penned an op-ed that was published by The Guardian. Costolo began by stating that the original vision of Twitter was for users...

Twitter Inc (NYSE: TWTR) shares were trending down on Monday morning following a note from SunTrust that the social media company is at risk for a "brain drain." SunTrust analyst Bob Peck pointed to Friday's departure of Rishi Garg, the head of Twitter corporate development, as...

Most 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...

With the top leadership position at Twitter Inc (NYSE: TWTR) currently up in the air, shareholders are waiting with baited breath to see who the company chooses as its next CEO. Current CEO Dick Costolo will be stepping down on July 1 and will be replaced on an interim basis by Twitter co-founder...

This week was filled with smartphone surprises, CEO shakeups and the future of streaming music. BlackBerry Could Support A Competing OS BlackBerry Ltd (NASDAQ: BBRY) could be on the verge of a massive, unexpected change. The company, once famous for making email portable, is rumored to be...

Mark Yusko was recently a guest on #PreMarket Prep, a daily trading idea radio show hosted by Joel Elconin and Dennis Dick. Tune in to the daily broadcast live Monday-Friday at 8 a.m. ET here. Twitter Inc (NYSE: TWTR) needs to "figure out how to monetize," an investment manager told Benzinga Friday...

Although Twitter Inc (NYSE: TWTR) shares didn’t react as positively as expected following the CEO change, Robert "Bob" Peck, SunTrust Robinson Humphrey Internet analyst, believes this could be a catalyst for change at Twitter and hence a positive thing for Twitter’s shareholders. Peck...