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Tesla: Carmaker Now, Robotaxi Future
Tesla’s current-state results weren’t strong, but a low-price EV and the company’s robotaxi unveiling in August have investors excited. At (00:21) we talk Tesla’s down results and up mark...
These Investments Fight Inflation
A primary reason to invest now? Have money to buy stuff decades later. The stock market can help you with that goal, but so can government bonds. At (00:21), we look at earnings from General Moto...
A 216% Premium for Home Tours
Matterport, a former SPAC, finds a new home. (00:21) Jason Moser and Deidre Woollard discuss: - Why this week may be crucial for the market. - If cable companies need to worry about Verizon. - Wh...
A Shift to Hard Assets
Investors have big dreams about the future of artificial intelligence, and it’s going to take a lot of energy to get there. Lawrence McDonald is a risk consultant, the founder of The Bear Traps...
Before You Open an Investment Account
You just got a job and want to start investing. Now what? Robert Brokamp and Matt Frankel break down the choices facing new investors, and give some advice for long-term success. They discuss: -...
Strong Earnings Results, Mixed Reactions
Earnings are in full swing! We’ve got updates from the industry leaders in streaming, banking, chips and real estate – but strong numbers aren’t always turning into positive market reaction...
The Treasure Hunt Economy
Are little luxuries are still scoring with consumers? (00:21) Sanmeet Deo and Deidre Woollard discuss: - How smartphone and EV demand are impacting Taiwan Semiconductor. - Japan’s place in the ...
Reminder: The Chip Biz is Cyclical
The boom is on for chip buyers and sellers, but demand is lighter further up the supply chain. And United results showing the skies look friendly for airline stocks. (00:21) Tim Beyers and Dyla...
Big Banks and Big Screens
Dealmaking is back, and the banks are loving it. (00:21) Asit Sharma and Ricky Mulvey discuss: - Why Bank of America’s $1.5 billion in net charge-offs can be forgiven by investors. - A long com...
The Treat Yourself Economy Rolls On
Retail numbers tell the story of a strong consumer. (00:21) Bill Barker and Deidre Woollard discuss: - Retail sales numbers and what people are and aren’t buying. - What drives good numbers for...
Braze Blazes Ahead
You know the saying: keep your friends close, keep your … customers … closer. Bill Magnuson is the Chairman, CEO, and co-founder of Braze, a customer engagement platform that works with s...
SBF Goes to Jail
Sam Bankman-Fried is heading to prison for 25 years. Bitcoin is nearing an all-time high. What even is crypto anymore? Zeke Faux is the author of “Number Go Up: Inside Crypto’s Wild Rise and ...
Everything at Highs: Tech, Rates, Gold and Cocoa
Conventional theory says stocks, debt, and hedges shouldn’t all be at highs at the same time – what does it mean for investors? (00:21) Emily Flippen and Matt Argersinger discuss: - The lates...
Ok, Cloud
Google is the latest tech company to host a conference full of AI pronouncements. (00:21) Asit Sharma and Deidre Woollard discuss: - Why the market is smiling on Alphabet lately. - How Google’s...
If You Build It, Chips Will Come
Tawain Semiconductor’s plans for Arizona factories just got a bit bigger. (00:21) Jason Moser and Deidre Woollard discuss: - The ambitious plans for U.S. semiconductor growth. - The challenges ...
Grindr Goes Beyond Dating
How do you grow a business where a customer’s success often means they leave your product? George Arison is the CEO of Grindr, a dating app and social media offering for LGBTQ+ individuals....
Intangible Greatness
James Rhee is the former CEO of Ashley Stewart, a professor, entrepreneur, and the author of “red helicopter―a parable for our times: lead change with kindness (plus a little math).” Mary L...
Four Rules for Using AI
Instead of the age of artificial intelligence, investors might be better off thinking of this as the age of co-intelligence. We dig into how you can embrace AI and put it to use. (00:21) Jason Mo...
Is Lemonade A Lemon?
Investors soured on the insurance company. But, what happens if the business can become cash flow positive? (00:21)Yasser El-Shimy and Deidre Woollard discuss: - Why big trucks might become le...
The Chip Biz: Taiwan and Intel
The chip industry is center stage this week – Intel’s foundry losses now might prove negligible as the world looks to diversify beyond Taiwan. (00:21) Asit Sharma and Dylan Lewis discuss: -...
Valuation Matters
Value and growth investors don’t need to be at odds. They’re all playing the same game. (00:21) Jim Gillies and Ricky Mulvey discuss: - Payments company, Nuvei, going private and the deal's w...
Top Stocks to Buy Right Now (April 1 Edition)
With the market hitting new highs, which stocks can go the distance? (00:21) Jason Moser and Deidre Woollard discuss: - Another big stumble for AT&T. - Why 3M’s spin-off might be worth watching...
David Gardner on Financial Freedom, AI, and Basketball
Who better to call on April Fools Eve than our Chief Rule Breaker and Co-founder, David Gardner? Dylan Lewis caught up with Gardner for a conversation about: - Loss aversion and Rule Breaker inve...
To LEO and Beyond
Tom Vice is the CEO of Sierra Space, a company that’s trying to build an economy in low-Earth orbit (LEO), a mere 250 miles above our heads. Ricky Mulvey caught up with Vice for a conversation ...
Can a New CEO Fix Boeing?
Boeing CEO David Calhoun is stepping down – who can step in to fix the company’s engineering woes and a culture issues? (00:21) Emily Flippen and Jason Moser discuss: - Boeing’s hunt for a ...
Betting On Big Remodel
Home Depot buys a distribution network for landscaping, roofing and pools. (00:14) Bill Barker and Deidre Woollard discuss: - Why Home Depot is buying a distribution network. - The cyclical natur...
Bridges and Digital Toll Roads
Merchants are going to be taking a bigger cut of credit card swipes, what does it mean for VIsa and Mastercard? (00:21) Bill Mann and Dylan Lewis discuss: - The tragic Francis Scott Key Bridge ...
NAR Settlement: Real Estate’s Potential Winners And Losers
The National Association of Realtors settled a lawsuit that could dramatically change the way homes are sold. (00:21) Nick Sciple and Ricky Mulvey discuss: - How the settlement could impact realt...
The Long Goodbye
Boeing’s CEO is moving on, just not quite yet. (00:21) Jason Moser and Deidre Woollard discuss: - The ins and outs of Boeing’s CEO search. - Why Masimo may spin out its consumer division. - I...
The Dividend Returns
For decades, dividends have been out of style. History suggests that may soon change. Daniel Peris is a trained historian, a portfolio manager, and the author of many investing books, including h...
Does F1 Need Netflix?
The Netflix show “Drive to Survive” completely changed the sport of motor racing. But Formula One’s story begins long before the streamer stepped in. Joshua Robinson and Jonathan Clegg are ...
FTC vs. Apple’s Walled Garden
For years Apple has claimed its app store and ecosystem is meant to protect its users. The FTC isn’t so sure. (00:19) Emily Flippen and Jason Moser discuss: - The FTC’s suit against Apple, ...
A Denim Moat
Getting into the jeans business is harder than it may seem. (00:13) David Meier and Deidre Woollard discuss: - Chewy’s customer growth problem. - If Chewy is the future of veterinary care. - Th...
Split Your Burrito and Your Stock
Chipotle’s epic run makes it the latest big name to split its stock, we talk about why its good for the options market and why Chipotlanes and breakfast are still huge levers for CMG. (00...
Nvidia Sells Chips Like Pancakes
The chip designer unveiled a bigger and faster graphics processing unit, but the market isn’t cheering the announcement. (00:21) Asit Sharma and Ricky Mulvey discuss: - The advancements in Nvid...
Meet The New Kids
Deckers Outdoor and Super Micro Computer enter the S&P 500. (00:21) Jason Moser and Deidre Woollard discuss: - What it means to join the S&P 500. - The brands driving Deckers Outdoor’s growth. ...
As Luck Would Have It
In investing, you’re always searching for a pot of gold. But sometimes, “luck” has other plans. Nick Sciple, Jim Gillies, and Emily Flippen got together on an episode of our members-only li...
The Power of Place
Younger generations want more experiences and less stuff. That’s a problem for retailers. Deidre Woollard caught up with Kevin Ervin Kelley, architect, experience designer, and the author of �...
AI Gives and AI Takes
AI has been a boon for Oracle’s cloud business, but it’s also creating a lot of questions for Adobe. (00:21) Andy Cross and Matt Argersinger discuss: - The National Association of Realtors ag...
Under Armour CEO Walks The Plank
The old CEO is the new CEO at the athletic brand, but can he turn the ship around? (00:21) Jason Hall and Deidre Woollard discuss: - Why Kevin Plank is back in the CEO seat at Under Armour. - Wha...
From 40-Bagger to Flatliner
NYCB’s $1B cash infusion should steady the struggling bank, but don’t expect Fools to be jumping into the stock. And Family Dollar’s footprint gets a bit smaller. (00:21) Matt Frankel and D...
BMW’s Kinder Egg Strategy
Why does ASML want to leave its home country? (00:21) Bill Mann and Ricky Mulvey discuss: - A growth problem for the European tech giant. - BMW’s ability to make a profit on electric vehicle sa...
Clean Energy Solutions, Profitability Questions
Stem CEO John Carrington is full speed ahead on the clean energy transformation. (00:21) Jason Moser and Deidre Woollard discuss: - Don Julio’s Oscars moment. - If Oscar buzz is still powerful ...
The Sky’s The Limit
Sky Harbour sees massive opportunities in the world of private aviation. Bill Mann, Director of Small-Cap Research at The Motley Fool interviews Tal Keinan, CEO of Sky Harbour, a company that ope...
A One-Night Tenant
Deidre Woollard and Matt Argersinger check in on the world of hospitality real estate including Airbnb as well as two real estate investment trusts with big hotels and even bigger ambitions.They ...
Death, Taxes, Retail Membership Programs
Back on track with inventory, Target plans its next phase of growth with an industry mandate: the membership program. (00:21) Ron Gross and Jason Moser discuss: - Crowdstrike’s eye-popping quar...
Can This Bank Be Saved?
Big pockets have weighed in at New York Community Bank, can they turn the ship around? (00:21) Bill Barker and Deidre Woollard discuss: - Why New York City Bank needed a deep-pocketed rescue. - A...
Soaring Stocks and EVTOLs
Target and Crowdstrike are flying after earnings, and in a few years you might be able to take off in an EVTOL. (00:21) Asit Sharma and Dylan Lewis discuss: - Target finally finding its footing...
Trouble or Turnaround Plays?
We try to separate the falling knives from the buying opportunities. (00:21) Jim Gillies and Dylan Lewis discuss: - NYCB’s credit downgrade, material weaknesses, and current struggles. - Stitch...
Consumers, Choice, And Apple
The European Commission is the latest to take aim at Apple’s app store. (xx:xx) Jason Moser and Deidre Woollard discuss: - Why Spotify and Apple are engaging in a new music streaming battle. - ...
What’s Up With Super Micro?
When a stock goes parabolic, there’s more to the story than business performance. Mary Long caught up with Tim Beyers and Kirsten Guerra, advisors on The Motley Fool’s Interconnected Opportun...
The Small Cap Show
With small caps, come great thrills. What about great rewards? Ricky Mulvey caught up with Bill Mann, a lead analyst at the Fool and our Director of Small-Cap Research, for a primer on small-ca...
Tech in 2024: AI and Dividends
The AI race heats up with Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI and Google Gemini’s rough week. And Salesforce joins Meta in the Big Tech dividend club. (00:21) Jason Moser and Matt Argersinger ...
Platforms, Platforms, Platforms
For Snowflake, Okta, and Snowflake, growth may come from more products not just more customers. (00:21) David Meier and Deidre Woollard discuss: - The power of a great CFO. - What a change in lea...
Greed is Short
When a struggling business comes out with good news, it usually spells trouble for the shorts. Just ask those betting against Beyond Meat today. (00:21) Asit Sharma and Dylan Lewis discuss: - App...
Earnings for Breakfast, Cereal for Dinner
Zoom has a new growth story. Are investors buying it? (00:21) Ricky Mulvey and Bill Barker discuss: - Zoom’s quarter, and if the company has a moat. - AutoZone’s international growth. - Wendy...
Berkshire After Charlie
Warren Buffett’s annual letter points to a steady path ahead. (00:21) Jason Moser and Deidre Woollard discuss: - Why Berkshire Hathaway doesn’t pay a dividend. - If utility businesses are in ...
Charles Duhigg on Supercommunicators
What happens when a group of hedge fund managers share the last time they cried? Charles Duhigg is a Pulitzer prize-winning reporter and a best-selling author. His latest book is “Supercommun...
The Dawn of Spatial Computing
You’ve probably interacted with large language models. The next version might be large vision models. Cathy Hackl is a futurist, Apple Vision Pro developer, and co-author of the upcoming book �...
It’s NVIDIA’s world and we’re just living in it!
Earnings season rolls on plus some acquisitions made the news this week: (00:21) Emily Flippen and Andy Cross discuss: - Earnings reports for Nvidia, Etsy, Wayfair, Walmart, Palo Alto Networks, a...
The NVDA Show
What does Nvidia’s blockbuster quarter signify for the future? (00:21) Tim Beyers and Deidre Woollard discuss: - What is fueling Nvidia’s growth? - How far the demand for GPUs can stretch. - ...
Is PayPal the Next Meta?
Investors want PayPal to become the next Meta, but it’s not easy to transform a business. (00:13) David Meier and Deidre Woollard discuss: - The reason behind Palo Alto Network’s lowered outl...
Capital One Applies for a Credit Card
Capital One wants Discover for a $35 billion dollar all stock deal. (00:21) Ricky Mulvey and Jim Gillies discuss: - How a merged Capital One and Discover would compare to the big banks. - The...
Harvard Business Prof on Failing Well
Why would Eli Lilly put on a failure party? Deidre Woollard talked about the art of failing with Amy Edmondson, the Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management at the Harvard Business School,...
Change Equals Opportunity
Did Netflix kill the video star? James Keyes is the former CEO of Blockbuster and 7-Eleven, and the author of “Education is Freedom: The Future Is in Your Hands.” Deidre Woollard caught up Ke...
Stock Market Whip Lash
Economic data and earnings season combined for a volatile weak in the stock market. (00:21) Bill Mann and Jason Moser discuss: - The latest inflation numbers and what they mean for investors - Ea...
Winter Chills Spending
Retail numbers fall as some wonder if it’s more than cold weather holding consumers back. (00:21) Bill Barker and Deidre Woollard discuss: - How the retail spending numbers might impact the Fed...
Lyft’s Typ0
Shares of the ride hailing soared more than 60% on a mistake. (00:21) Ricky Mulvey and Tim Beyers discuss: - Airbnb’s $6 billion share buyback. - Lyft’s earnings mistake and business fundamen...
A Stock To Spice Things Up
Love can be stubborn and so can inflation. (00:21) Ricky Mulvey and Nick Sciple discuss: - Wall Street’s reaction to the latest inflation print. - Shopify acting like a growth stock. - A new pa...
Are Big Ads Worth The Spend?
Celebrities, talking cats, and bad animation, did those Big Game ads connect? (00:21) Ricky Mulvey, Dan Boyd and Deidre Woollard discuss: - What brands are looking for from a major spend. - The...
The Next Internet
Motley Fool CEO and co-founder Tom Gardner caught up with longtime Fool Contributor Brian Stoffel to talk through Tom’s fervent belief that AI is the next internet, but better. In this segment ...
Stocks for the Big Game
Before the Kansas City Chiefs face off against the San Francisco 49ers, we’ve got a look at the companies sponsoring the game, and a look at gambling history. Mary Long caught up with Motley Fo...
Big Wins: Burrito, Music, Ride-Hailing
The industry defining companies continue to win in fast-casual, music streaming, and transportation. (00:21) Emily Flippen and Matt Argersinger discuss: - Chipotle’s status as big burrito, and ...
Disney’s New Magic: Saving Money
Disney’s quarter included sports, games, and a healthy dose of cutting costs. (00:21) Rick Munarriz and Deidre Woollard discuss: - Disney’s ability to cut costs. - How Disney plans to extend ...
No Artificial Sweetener for Uber
Uber’s first ever year of profitability comes without any caveats, what should investors make of the everything app at all-time highs? (00:21) Tim Beyers and Dylan Lewis discuss: - Uber at al...
See SPOT Run
Investors don’t want to wait for interest rate cuts. (00:21) Ricky Mulvey and Asit Sharma discuss: - Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s appearance on 60 Minutes, and market reaction. - The commercial ...
Golden Arches Still Gleam
Is chicken the new beef? McDonald’s is innovating to please global palates. (00:21) Jason Moser and Deidre Woollard discuss: - The changing behavior of global eaters. - How McDonald’s uses da...
Aswath Damodaran: Read Less. Think More.
Want to follow the great investors? Then good luck beating the market. Aswath Damodaran is a Professor of Finance at the Stern School of Business at New York University. Bill Mann caught up with ...
The War Below
Inside your cell phone, your car, even your leaf blower – there’s a collection of small, precious minerals making each one work. Ernest Scheyder is a Reuters reporter covering the clean ene...
Big Tech: AI, Devices, and Dividends
A big week of debuts in tech – Apple’s Vision Pro hits shelves and Meta unveils a new plan for its cash. (00:21) Bill Mann and Jason Moser discuss: - Apple’s Vision Pro, Meta’s new divide...
Powell’s No-Action Streak
Prospects for a rapid string of rate cuts may be fading. That’s actually good news. (00:21) Bill Barker and Deidre Woollard discuss: - How fewer interest rate cuts may impact businesses. - Pelo...
Finding AI in Big Tech Earnings
Microsoft continues to live up to its top dog status in its latest report thanks to its cloud segment, and the market is less convinced Alphabet has fully caught up. (00:21) Asit Sharma and Dylan...
3 Ingredients for a Happy Retirement
Flutter Entertainment, the owner of FanDuel, entered the New York Stock Exchange with impressive revenue growth. But, what’s driving it? (00:21) Ricky Mulvey and Jim Gillies discuss: - What to ...
Roomba Go Home
Amazon ends its deal with iRobot leaving the Roomba maker’s path forward unclear. (00:21) Jason Moser and Deidre Woollard discuss: - Why Amazon ended the iRobot deal. - Where iRobot could go ne...
What Real Estate and Stock Investors Have In Common
Owning companies can help you build wealth. So can real estate. Dave Meyer is the VP of Growth and Analytics at BiggerPockets and the author of “Start with Strategy: Craft Your Personal Real Es...
Fool School: The Dividends Show
Growth companies get a lot of the glory in investing. But something seemingly more snooze-worthy is behind a whole lot of wealth creation. Ricky Mulvey caught up with Fool analysts Matt Argersi...
Microsoft’s Reminder: Don’t Sleep on Giants
Microsoft taking the spot as the largest company in the world is a good reminder that sometimes it takes a while for big names to turn it around. We explain why and talk about how IBM and Comcast...
Tesla Learns To Surf
(00:21) Asit Sharma and Deidre Woollard discuss: - The promise of Tesla’s next-generation vehicles. - If Tesla’s energy business is finally ready for prime time. - How ServiceNow’s AI push ...
Margin Game
We’ve got some different takes on the state of semiconductors, and continued signs that Netflix is the king of streaming. (00:21) Tim Beyers and Dylan Lewis discuss: - ASML’’s surging reven...
Netflix Gets Raw
One of the biggest shows on cable is leaving for streaming. (00:21) Ricky Mulvey and Bill Mann discuss: - Netflix’s $5 billion deal with the WWE. - Proctor & Gamble’s quarter and write do...
The Ups And Ups Of The Stock Market
What’s behind this latest rally? (00:21) Jason Moser and Deidre Woollard discuss: - What could impact the recent rally? - The potential future for Macy’s. - Sports Illustrated and the value o...
Pixar Co-Founder on AI and Storytelling
Ed Catmull is a computer scientist – and a force of creativity. He helped bring to life beloved, generation-defining movies like Toy Story, Finding Nemo, Ratatouille, and more. Ricky Mulvey c...
JP Morgan Healthcare Conference Highlights
Weight loss drugs are taking center spotlight, but other developing treatments could change how we live. Deidre Woollard caught up with Motley Fool biotech analyst Karl Thiel to discuss: - Biogen...
The Cointucky Derby
Big-time institutions are jumping into newly-approved Bitcoin spot ETFs, and that could create trouble for some of the bigger players in crypto. (00:21) Jason Moser and Matt Argersinger discuss: ...
Banking On The Home Court Advantage
Regional banks are facing strong competition in the battle for your dollars. (00:21) Matt Frankel and Deidre Woollard discuss: - How new rules could change what you pay in overdraft fees. - Why b...
di-Spirit Airlines and Uber’s Schnapsidee
The DOJ logs a win against airline consolidation, and Uber takes a sober look at a 2021 acquisition. (00:21) Asit Sharma and Dylan Lewis discuss: - Why JetBlue’s $3.8B acquisition of Spirit A...
“Focus on the Fastball”
Earnings season begins again and the big banks lead the way. (00:21) Ricky Mulvey and Jason Moser discuss: - The “new” growth engine for Goldman Sachs - The macro risks that Morgan Stanley hi...
Wharton Professor on Risk and Returns
Ricky Mulvey caught up with Jules van Binsbergen, a finance professor at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School, to talk about market sentiment, savings goals, and how to prepare for p...
Liz Ann Sonders on the Rolling Recession
Well capitalized companies are taking higher interest rates in stride.The zombies will have more trouble standing up. Liz Ann Sonders is the Chief Investment Strategist at Charles Schwab. Deidre ...
Activist Investors are Acting Up
Twilio’s co-founder and CEO steps down due to activist pressure, and Elliot Management’s $1B stake in Match means changes might be coming. (00:21) Ron Gross and Emily Flippen discuss: - The l...
Are Job Cuts A Sword Or A Knife?
(00:21) David Meier and Deidre Woollard discuss: - The macro and micro of job cuts. - What companies are signaling when layoffs happen. - If bitcoin is more like an IPO or gold. (16:46) What is ...
Robot Surgeons and Legal Financiers
The post-Covid surgery backlog is fueling Intuitive Surgical to strong preliminary earnings results, and the CEO of Burford Capital talks through their unique niche in the legal space. (00:21) Ja...
Crocodile Pop
Crocs investors are expecting slower sales growth this year, but they’re still celebrating. (00:21) Ricky Mulvey and Bill Barker discuss: - Boeing’s door plug accident, and what it means for ...
Headsets First, Killer Apps Second
The Consumer Electronics Show kicks off with big news from Nvidia and many more. (00:21) Jason Moser and Deidre Woollard discuss: - Announcements from CES. - What could make Apple’s Vision Pro ...
Morgan Housel on Economic Forecasts, Resolutions, and Writing
Let’s say you have a big goal for 2024, financially or personally. What happens after you reach it? Morgan Housel is the best-selling author of “Same As Ever” and “The Psychology of Money...
A Fool’s Guide to Investing in 2024
New year, new you! Or maybe just a new portfolio. Whether you’re a seasoned investor or just starting out, consider this your “start here” guide for Foolish investing in the year ahead. M...
Mag Seven or Lag Seven?
Big tech had a monster 2023, but companies have some big expectations and valuations to live up to in the new year. (00:21) Jason and Matt Argersinger discuss: - The premium 2023’s Magnificent ...
Is Walgreens Your Next Healthcare Giant?
Walgreens’s new CEO has some big plans. (00:21) Bill Barker and Deidre Woollard discuss: - The big tasks ahead for Walgreens’s new CEO. - What a dividend drop might be signaling. - How price ...
The End of the Mickey Mouse Moat?
After 95 years of copyright protection, Steamboat Willie enters the public domain. (00:21) Asit Sharma and Dylan Lewis discuss: - Why early versions of Disney’s Mickey and Minnie Mouse char...
Stock Picks > Economic Forecasts
Institutional investors make headlines with sweeping predictions about the economy, but there’s not much of a consequence if they’re wrong. (00:21) Ricky Mulvey and Jason Moser discuss: - A...
2024 Preview!
We’re ringing in the new year with stocks to watch, leaders feeling the heat, and some half-baked predictions. (00:21) Ron Gross and Matt Argersinger share: - The trends they’re following in ...
One Christmas Was So Much Like the Other
Dylan Lewis shares a family tradition and some well-wishes, however and wherever you might be spending the holidays. Host: Dylan Lewis Engineer: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...
The Deal on Real Estate
Offices = empty. Housing = expensive. But don’t let the gloominess fool you! There are still bright spots in real estate markets. Deidre Woollard caught up with Motley Fool analysts Matt Argers...
The Tastes That Change and Stay the Same
It’s our annual best-of interview show! (00:21) Best-selling author Morgan Housel talks through his book Same as Ever the timeless lessons from history that endure, no matter how the world chan...
CLEAR Looks Beyond Travel
It’s travel season but Clear wants you to think of them as far more than just the fast way through the airport. (00:21) Yasser El-Shimy and Deidre Woollard discuss: - If Warner Bros. Discovery ...
Apple Watch’s Clock is Ticking
Apple will have to halt sales of its latest Watch products this week due to patent disputes… unless the president’s office decides to step in. (00:21) Tim Beyers and Dylan Lewis discuss: - Wh...
100% Stocks for Retirement?
Toys are cheaper now than a year ago. And some of the most popular brands haven’t changed for decades. (00:21) Ricky Mulvey and Asit Sharma discuss: - Transitory inflation for the toy business�...
One Deal Begins As Another Ends
(00:21) Bill Barker and Deidre Woollard discuss: - The arc of U.S. Steel over time. - Why Adobe might be giving up on acquiring Figma - The changing environment for getting deals done. (17:00) De...
Marvel Cinematic Universe: Origins and Future
Long before Marvel was under the Disney umbrella, it was a conglomerate that wasn’t terribly interested in making movies. Mary Long caught up with Dave Gonzales, a co-author of MCU: the Reign o...
Live from Denver: The State of Tech Investing
The money ain’t flowing like it used to. What’s a tech investor to do? Earlier this month, Motley Fool Money hosted a live podcast recording and meetup for Fool members. There, Mary Long ca...
2023 in Review: Nvidia, Interest Rates, Taylor Swift
We look back on 2023, crown a few winners, and revisit some stories you may have forgotten about! (00:21) Bill Mann and Jason Moser discuss: - The data points that capture how 2023 has felt for i...
Survivor Takeover!
“People aren’t stocks.” That’s just one of the realizations Fool analyst Emily Flippen came to during her time on the hit show, “Survivor.” Mary Long caught up with Emily to debrief o...
Netflix Has Cash
If you’re an entertainment company in need of some money, then Netflix would like a word. (00:14) Ricky Mulvey and Nick Sciple discuss: - Occidental Petroleum’s acquisition of private energy ...
Would A Macy’s Buyout Be A Miracle On 34th Street?
Should investors be excited about a big department store potentially going private? (00:21) Jason Moser and Deidre Woollard discuss: - The potential for Macy’s going private. - If department st...
Checking Out Retail’s Year
The key word for retail in 2022 was inventory. This year, it’s shrink. Deidre Woollard caught up with Motley Fool Senior Analyst Asit Sharma and Contributor Toby Bordelon to check out the retai...
Oh, Canada!
Get in, Fools! We’re going to Canada. Nick Sciple and Jim Gillies, both analysts for The Motley Fool Canada, caught up to talk about the macro environment in America’s Northern Neighbor and o...
Alphabet’s Gemini, At Your Service
Google’s Bard just got an upgrade, can it catch up to OpenAI’s ChatGPT? (00:21) Ron Gross and Andy Cross discuss: - New jobs report numbers, Alphabet’s latest AI move bringing Gemini into B...
Pet Parents Keep Spending
Chewy’s growth depends on how much we love our furry friends. (00:21) Bill Barker and Deidre Woollard discuss: - The power of Chewy’s auto-ship service. - If Chewy’s growth is too dependent...
Burgers Rise, Booze Dips
The McDonald’s golden arches will be coming to thousands of new spots in the next few years and Brown-Forman feels the ache of slowing growth in the spirits market. (00:21) Bill Mann and Dylan ...
S&P 500 to Uber: Get In!
Uber’s been separating itself from the field, and its improving financials have investors and the index-makers taking notice. (00:21) Tim Beyers and Dylan Lewis discuss: - Uber joining the S&P ...
From The Frozen Tundra To The Beach
A proposed merger between Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines could help Alaska take market share over time. (00:21) Jason Moser and Deidre Woollard discuss: - The possibility of the Alaska Air...
The War on Cash, Revisited
Matt Frankel and Jason Moser, our resident Fintech Fools, caught up to talk about the payments space, how it's changed this year, and what they’re keeping an eye on come 2024. They discuss: The...
Geek Out!
The rules of business are changing. And those rules are being written by some … unlikely characters. Andrew McAfee is a Principal Research Scientist at the MIT Sloan School of Management and au...
Did the Santa Rally Start Early?
November was a party for stocks and bonds, but is Jerome Powell about to turn the lights on? (00:21) Jason Moser and Matt Argersinger discuss: - The market’s incredible November and why we may ...
Sometimes Second Acts Work Out
When disruption strikes, what a company does next is crucial. (00:21) Bill Barker and Deidre Woollard discuss: - If we are already in a Santa Claus rally. - The challenges facing big automakers. ...
Investing and Life Lessons from Charlie Munger
We celebrate one of the greatest investors of all time by talking about our favorite Mungerisms and the lessons we’ll carry forward from Poor Charlie. (00:21) David Meier and Dylan Lewis discus...
Holiday Spirit and Animal Spirits
With Cyber Monday and Black Friday results in the bag, it’s looking like it might be a better fourth quarter for retailers and e-commerce than we originally thought. (00:21) Asit Sharma and Dyl...
The Unsinkable Shopper
Black Friday showed consumers are still ready to buy. (00:21) Jason Moser and Deidre Woollard discuss: - Black Friday’s strong results. - The rise of mobile shopping. - If anyone can challenge ...
No Crypto at the Dinner Table!
It’s our annual Thanksgiving special! We’ve got a look back at the year that’s been, some things we’ve gotten right, some things we haven’t, some tips for toys this holiday season and s...
AI and ai
Uppercase, lowercase, doesn’t matter. Nvidia and OpenAI are the ones to watch in artificial intelligence. (00:20) Asit Sharma and Dylan Lewis discuss: Nvidia’s epic quarter and the market�...
Slow Growth Silver Linings
Zoom’s slow revenue increase may show how the company is changing. (00:12) Asit Sharma and Deidre Woollard discuss: - Why Zoom is more than a videoconferencing company. - What happens when a co...
Is This The Beginning Or The End Of OpenAI?
With the dust still not settled, what could be next for Microsoft and OpenAI? (00:13) Bill Barker and Deidre Woollard discuss: - Winners and losers in the OpenAI schism. - If anything will slow t...
The Einsteins of Our Time
Did Elon Musk break Twitter? Or did Twitter break Elon Musk? Ben Mezrich is the author of “Bringing Down The House,” “The Accidental Billionaires,” “Dumb Money,” and, most recently, �...
You Want Chips with That?
Chips – the modern world runs on ‘em. But who are the players that bring these tiny technological wonders into existence? Chris Miller is a Professor at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplo...
“Are We There Yet?”
After boosting the Fed Funds rate 5 percentage points in a year and a half, the central bankers might finally be done with interest rate hikes. (00:21) Jason Moser and Matt Argersinger discuss: -...
About That Guidance
For both Walmart and Cisco, expectations for the future don’t tell the whole story. (00:21) Tim Beyers and Deidre Woollard discuss: - Cisco’s move into the software space. - If AI can improve...
A Burger Turnaround?
Sometimes in this business, you need to get your hands a little greasy. We go hands-on and one-on-one with Red Robin’s CEO to see what they’re cooking up. (00:21) Tim Beyers and Dylan Lewis d...
Inflation Cools Down, Stocks Heat Up
Inflation is closer to the Federal Reserve’s target. Restaurant employment is back to pre-pandemic levels. Maybe the economy is landing softly. (00:21): Ricky Mulvey and Asit Sharma discuss: ...
A Happy Monday
Monday.com’s earnings are part of what seems to be a good time to be a tech platform serving other businesses. (00:21) David Meier aand Deidre Woollard discuss: - The evolving climate for busin...
Amazon’s Mistake in Voice Technology
You may be asking the wrong question about the future – it’s not what it looks like, but what it sounds like. Tobias Dengel is the President of WillowTree, a TELUS International Company, th...
Fool School: Can You Beat the Big Guys?
Here at the Motley Fool, we like our individual stocks. But – what if we’re wrong? Jonathan Berk is a professor of finance at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and co-host of the pod...
Show Business is Back in Business!
Studios struck a deal with actors and now the content engine can start back up again, but will Hollywood be tighter with its spend?. (00:11) Emily Flippen and Andy Cross discuss: SAG-AFTRA’s ...
Burn Through Your Queue
Actors are headed back to work as streamers seek to monetize viewers. (00:20) Bill Barker and Deidre Woollard discuss: - The long-term impact of Hollywood’s strikes. - Linear television’s fad...
South Korea vs. Naked Short Sellers
To stop some bad behavior, sometimes you have to stop letting people do other stuff too. (00:14) Bill Mann and Dylan Lewis discuss: South Korea banning borrowing shares to address issues with ill...
WeWork Goes Bankrupt
The fond expectancy of venture capital has turned into the hard facts of private equity. (00:21) Ricky Mulvey and Bill Mann discuss: -Uber's focus on adjusted earnings. -WeWork filing Chapter 1...
What Will Make Buffett Spend?
With Treasury yields high, what will it take to get Berkshire Hathaway off the sidelines and back into the market? (00:21) Matt Frankel and Deidre Woollard discuss: - Berkshire Hathaway’s massi...
Morgan Housel and History’s Unending Loop
What does it mean if history is just the same movie, playing over and over? Morgan Housel is a longtime Fool contributor and the bestselling author of The Psychology of Money. Dylan Lewis caugh...
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Fool School: Finding Value Drivers
Trends come, trends go. So, how can investors spot the difference between another passing fad and something with real, sustainable value? Patrick Badolato is an Associate Professor of Instructi...
Firing on All Cylinders Indeed
We’re seeing some big reactions to earnings results in tech and have a few reasons to think some beaten up names might be finding their footing. (00:19) Ron Gross and Matt Argersinger discuss: ...
Is Toast toast?
PayPal’s new CEO debuted with some heat. (00:21) Ricky Mulvey and Jason Moser discuss: - Alex Chriss’s first earnings call as CEO of PayPal. - Renewed focus for the payments company. - Airb...
WeWork and Reworking Real Estate
Housing is expensive, rates are high, but the cut going to agents might be going down. (00:21) Asit Sharma and Dylan Lewis discuss: - The $1.8B decision hitting The National Association of Real...
We Like Cannibals*
*Specifically, we like share cannibals. Motley Fool Money proudly stands against human cannibalism. (0:21) Ricky Mulvey and Jim Gillies discuss: - Economic takeaways from a trip to Las Vegas.�...
Wanting Fries With That May Cost You
Labor costs are just one concern facing restaurants. (00:21) Jason Moser and Deidre Woollard discuss: - Restaurant trends and consumer behavior. - The impact of rising labor costs on restaurants....
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Hungry for Experience
How do you build a restaurant chain with lines out the door? Dylan Lewis caught up with Ron Shaich, the former CEO of Panera and Au Bon Pain, the current Chairman of Cava, and author of the upc...
Michael Lewis Interviewed by Tom Gardner
Michael Lewis knows how to tell a story. He’s given color to the characters behind baseball and the finance industry. Now, he paints a portrait of Sam-Bankman Fried, the infamous face of crypto...
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Softness Ahead for Ads and Consumer Spend?
Big tech is still benefiting from the push into the cloud, but digital advertising might be slowing down a bit. Earnings from the credit card companies help explain why. (00:21) Emily Flippen a...
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Put The Glasses On!
(00:21) Asit Sharma and Deidre Woollard discuss: - Why this quarter has been so good for ad revenue and if that might change. - How Meta’s spending on virtual reality could pay off. - If Apple ...
One of these Clouds Is Not Like the Other
Alphabet shed $100 billion in market value as it ceded some ground in the cloud competition. (00:21) Ricky Mulvey and Nick Sciple discuss: - Microsoft’s quarter and focus on Copilot. - If Bin...
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Weight-Loss Drugs and Coca-Cola
Being a CEO is probably a pretty sweet gig. So why are so many leaving their posts? (00:21) Ricky Mulvey and Bill Barker discuss: - General Motors quarter and the latest in its dispute with Uni...
Live from ONE: NYC!
We took Motley Fool Money on the road to our ONE member event in NYC, and we’ve got a special episode of analyst insights and listener questions. (00:21) Asit Sharma and Andy Cross discuss:...
Buffett's Advantage
When you have about $150 billion in cash on hand, you’re never out of position for making a decision. Shane Parrish is the founder of Farnam Street, the host of “The Knowledge Project” pod...
Tom Tackles the Member Mailbag
Motley Fool CEO and co-founder Tom Gardner answers member questions in an excerpt from Stock Advisor Roundtable, our premium podcast offering. Tom talks about: His top starter stock picks and how...
Price Hikes or Push to Ad-Tier?
Netflix’s premium tier is now nearly twice as expensive as it was a decade ago – is this pricing power or an effort to move more users to its new ad tier? (00:14) Jason Moser and Matt Arger...
A Tesla For Everyone
Can Elon Musk build a $30,000 EV that everyone wants to drive? (00:15) Tim Beyers and Deidre Woollard discuss: - Tesla’s compressing margins. - Robots with brains and Tesla’s take on the AI u...
The IRS Enters the Tax Game
The IRS has good news for taxpayers and bad news for Intuit’s TurboTax. (00:16) Jason Moser and Dylan Lewis discuss: - The IRS’ Direct File pilot program coming to 13 states, and wh...
Microsoft Closes Activision Deal
Nearly two years after the initial announcement, Microsoft has completed the largest deal in tech history. (00:21) Ricky Mulvey and Asit Sharma discuss: - What got Microsoft across the finish ...
Bank On This?
Citigroup’s Jane Fraser is looking to reinvent one of the Big Four banks. Can she do it? (00:21)Matt Frankel and Deidre Woollard discuss: - The challenges facing Citgroup. - Why big banks have ...
The Great Lag
The Federal Reserve may act on a forward looking basis, but the bank isn’t always quick in action. Ben Miller is the co-founder and CEO of Fundrise, a real estate investment platform. Deidre Wo...
Bill Mann “On The Market”
The Motley Fool’s Bill Mann recently appeared on the BiggerPockets podcast “On The Market”. Today’s episode is a feed drop of that show. Host Dave Meyer caught up with Bill to chat about ...
Big Banks and Big Rates
The major banks are cashing in on high interest rates, but cracks continue to show in the picture of the consumer. (00:21) Emily Flippen and Jason Moser discuss: - What big interest rates mean ...
Emergency Pizza, Stat!
It’s hard to bet against the enduring appeal of everyone’s favorite dinner. (00:21) Bill Barker and Deidre Woollard discuss: - How Domino’s continues to compete for its share of stomach. - ...
Google, DOJ, and Default Inertia
The DOJ’s anti-trust suit against Google is far from over, but details are emerging that show even the search giant knew the optics of their search default deal with Apple weren’t great. (0...
Disney’s Activist Investor (Reprise)
Activist investor Nelson Peltz has some ideas for Disney’s board. But are they ready to listen? (00:15) Ricky Mulvey and Jason Moser discuss: Unity Technologies CEO, John Riccitello, stepping d...
Add To Cart
Mobile shopping is expected to rule e-commerce this holiday season. (00:13) Asit Sharma and Deidre Woollard discuss: If consumer spending will remain strong over the holiday season. The impact of...
Walter Isaacson on Elon Musk
Elon Musk is a serial monotasker. He’s also obsessed with risk. What makes him tick? Ricky Mulvey caught up with Walter Isaacson to talk about the force that is Elon Musk. They also discuss: ...
EVs and Inside Elon Musk’s Mind
BYD is on Tesla’s heels, but we all know Elon Musk loves a challenge. (00:21) Ron Gross and Bill Mann discuss: - The jobs report, and why they’re paying attention to mortgage rates, credit ...
The Future Of The American Drinker
Beer continues to shine but will future generations be less likely to drink alcohol at all? (00:21) Bill Barker and Deidre Woollard discuss: - What’s driving the rapid growth of Modelo. - If wi...
A Pure Play Cereal Company?
(00:21) Asit Sharma and Dylan Lewis discuss: - How Kelloggs became Kellanova and what to make of its cereal spin-off WK Kellogg. - Food service company Aramark spinning out its uniform business...
All Eyes On the Sphere
The shiniest thing in Las Vegas is also a publicly traded company. (00:21) Ricky Mulvey and Nick Sciple discuss: - How consumer spending held up as the economy cooled. - Credit card companies b...
The Game of the UAW Strikes
If you want to know the reasons behind someone’s actions, it’s important to find out the incentives. (00:21) Jason Moser and Deidre Woollard discuss: - If a SPARC is the new SPAC. - Being cau...
In the Pilot’s Seat
The Blue Angels are an elite team of U.S. Naval pilots who maneuver $40 million planes at hundreds of miles per hour while flying mere inches from each other. What’s it like to be in the cockpi...
Mobile Payments Around the World
Not everyone has a bank in the developing world, but mobile phones are everywhere. Mary Long and Asit Sharma discuss: The evolution of payments in India Micropayments versus credit cards How Merc...
The Latest Shut-Down
Friday’s deadline for government funding seems like it will pass without a resolution. We talk through the latest government shutdown and what it means for the market. (00:21) Jason Moser and...
Can’t Touch This
How do you measure things like brand and people? (00:21) David Meier and Deidre Woollard discuss: - What the intangibles are and why we need to factor them in. - How Accenture has built a global ...
Matchmaking, Break-ups, and a Survivor
It’s the antitrust case everybody saw coming – does it have merit? (00:21) Asit Sharma and Dylan Lewis discuss: - The FTC’s antitrust case against Amazon, the case’s merits and how Ama...
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How Fools Use ETFs
We like stocks. We also like exchange traded funds. But first, (00:21) Ricky Mulvey and Jim Gillies discuss: - A difficult stretch for small-cap stocks. - Costco’s new healthcare offering. - ...
The Business of Nightclubs
RCI Hospitality CEO Eric Langan on consumer spending, capital allocation, and getting into the casino business. (00:21) Jason Moser and Deidre Woollard discuss: - The wisdom Amazon’s bet on Ant...
Containing Big Tech
When your information is everywhere, is it possible to rein it back in? Deidre Woollard caught up with Tom Kemp, a cybersecurity expert and author of “Containing Big Tech: How to Protect our Ci...
CEO Shake-Ups
Executives are on the move. The first half of 2023 has seen the highest CEO turnover rate on record, per executive outplacement firm Challenger, Gray, & Christmas. Deidre Woollard caught up wit...
The Office Space Depression
Office real estate appraisals are seeing haircuts worse than the depths of the great financial crisis. (00:21) Ron Gross and Matt Argersinger discuss: - The Fed walking its talk and maintaining...
Powell Stays Put, For Now
Interest rates are paused but the hikes may not be over yet. (00:21) Bill Mann and Deidre Woollard discuss: - What metrics the Fed is looking at before its next meeting. - How FedEx’s business ...
“Good Discipline” From IPOs and Investors
There’s plenty to learn from the Instacart and Klaviyo IPOs, even if you’re staying away from the stocks themselves. (00:21) Tim Beyers and Dylan Lewis discuss: - The market’s reaction to...
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Three Strikes
The United Auto Workers are taking on the entire Big Three at once for the first time ever. (00:21) Ricky Mulvey and Asit Sharma discuss: - How investors can measure an automaker’s profits. �...
The Battle For Breakfast
Kellogg’s is spinning off its core cereal business to focus on the fast-growing snacks market. (00:11) Jason Moser and Deidre Woollard discuss: - Why Kellogg’s is splitting up its business. -...
Number Go Up
“I’d pull back the curtain and there was nothing there.” The hype of crypto was real. Many of the use cases are still to be determined. Deidre Woollard caught up with Zeke Faux, an investig...
Back-to-School Stocks
Kids are expensive. Consumers are estimated to spend more than $100 billion on back-to-school shopping this year, according to the National Retail Federation. Deidre Woollard, Mary Long, and Rick...
A 1700s Cobbler Is Going Public
We break down two IPOs on today’s show, one for your phone and one for your toes. (00:38) Jason Moser and Bill Mann discuss: - How oil at $90 is and isn’t an inflationary pressure. - What t...
Deadline In Detroit
It’s the week of the big auto show in Detroit but industry watchers are more focused on a potential strike than the vehicles. (00:26) Bill Barker and Deidre Woollard discuss: - The demands of t...
Apple's Compounding iPhone Iteration
Apple’s iPhone development might seem iterative by year, but over time it compounds into huge improvements and reasons to upgrade. (00:21) Tim Beyers and Dylan Lewis discuss: - Apple’s fall...
Why IPO?
Investors are lining up to buy shares of British chip designer, Arm. (00:21) Ricky Mulvey and Bill Barker discuss: - Why Arm is going public. - Disney and Charter Communications making peace. - H...
Twinkies Find A New Home
The acquisition of Hostess Brands by J.M. Smucker is the latest in a series of food mergers. (00:21) Jason Moser and Deidre Woollard discuss: - The synergies between Hostess and Smucker. - Why In...
The Four Pillars of Investing with William Bernstein
“The essence of investing is not maximizing returns, but rather maximizing odds of success.” William Bernstein is a financial theorist, neurologist, and the best-selling author of “The Fo...
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Expectations Investing Part 2: General Motors to Nvidia
What does an investor have to believe for today’s share price to make sense? Ricky Mulvey and Asit Sharma continue their conversation about Expectations Investing, applying the framework to f...
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Disney’s Lost Decade and Next Act
The market’s had a surprisingly strong 2023, but investors might be eying easy low-risk yields elsewhere. Jason Moser and Matt Argersinger discuss: - (00:21) How some investors might be tempt...
Expectations Investing Part 1
How can you use a company’s stock price to give you a window into the future? (00:21) Bill Barker and Deidre Woollard discuss: - Reasons for skepticism when it comes to AI hype. - How long a le...
Airbnb Leaves NYC, Joins S&P 500
New York City cracked down on short-term rentals, but is it a big deal for Airbnb? (00:21) Ricky Mulvey and Jason Moser discuss: - How restrictions on short-term rentals could impact Airbnb�...
Cable Takes on The Mouse
If you can’t watch ESPN right now, it’s because one cable company is taking a stand against Disney. (00:21) Ricky Mulvey and Jim Gillies discuss: - Charter Communications’ problem with th...
Stadium Sponsors – Buy or Sell?
NFL Football is back this week, should you be keeping an eye on the companies plastered on the side of stadiums? (00:41) Ricky Mulvey and Dylan Lewis discuss: - Why stadium sponsors gen...
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A Homebuyer's Dilemma Might Be A Homebuilder's Delight
Existing home sales are down around 20% year over year for two reasons: mortgage rates are too high and there aren't enough homes for sale. Matt Argersinger and Deidre Woollard discuss: - The cur...
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Different Customers, Different Retail Results
The outlook for major retailers depends a lot on whether their core customers are feeling the pinch. (00:38) Jason Moser and Bill Mann discuss: - Troubling signs on consumer savings rates dropp...
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Salesforce Rights The Ship
It’s been a turbulent few quarters for Salesforce but a focus on cost cuts is paying off. (00:15) Tim Beyers and Deidre Woollard discuss: - How Salesforce improved its margins. - What role AI p...
Buffett Quotes Under the Microscope
We celebrate Uncle Warren’s 93rd Birthday with a closer look at some of his best known isms and a look at few investments he wouldn’t want any part of. (00:12) Bill Mann and Dylan Lewis dis...
"When in Doubt, Zoom Out"
Credit card debt and interest rates hit all time highs this year. (00:21) Ricky Mulvey and Bill Barker look at the implications for companies and investors. They discuss: - Macy’s and Nordstr...
Instacart Is IPO Ready
Instacart is profitable and it’s growing, Is that enough to spark investor interest? (00:21) Jason Moser and Deidre Woollard discuss: - How Instacart makes its money. - What it means to be a gr...
Redfin On The Attack
Real estate is always a tough business to be in, but especially right now. Redfin is trying to meet customers on multiple fronts from studio apartment rentals to selling $5 million homes. Gle...
Companies Going on Offense
Most companies find success in different ways, but there’s a secret sauce to ones that are leading innovators. Behnam Tabrizi is a transformation expert and a faculty member in Stanford Unive...
Earnings Buzzwords: AI and Shrink
Nvidia earnings soaked up a lot of headlines, but they’re not the only one making moves in AI. (00:21) Andy Cross and Jason Moser discuss: - The epic hype around Nvidia’s earnings release, ...
Nvidia Shoots For The Stars
Just how big can Nvidia get? For CEO Jensen Huang, it’s to infinity and beyond. (00:21) Tim Beyers and Deidre Woollard discuss: - Nvidia’s strong quarter and the cyclicality of chip demand. -...
Not Your Older Cousin’s Abercrombie
Abercrombie is back in vogue, but be careful chasing this cyclical business. (00:21) Jason Moser and Dylan Lewis discuss: - The reality of Peloton’s seasonality, and how the company is doing ...
Retail Shrink Gets Bigger?
Dick’s is the latest retailer to feel the pinch of shrink – just remember all theft is shrink, not all shrink is theft. (00:21) Asit Sharma and Dylan Lewis discuss: - Zoom’s customer-driv...
Cybersecurity Is Big Business
The threats are getting bigger but so are the businesses trying to prevent them. David Meier and Deidre Woollard discuss: - Metrics to watch in business-to-business tech companies. - Why Palo Alt...
How a Scam Spreads
A good scam works like a magic trick. There’s a beautiful, complex story being sold, but the truth is disappointingly simple. The Oman Ghana Trust Fund raised hundreds of millions of dollars. I...
Stocks to Stay Cool
Air conditioners have had a busy summer. This July was the hottest recorded month since the year 1880. Deidre Woollard and Motley Fool Senior Analyst Sanmeet Deo dive into the business of stayi...
Inside China’s Economic Woes
A real estate bankruptcy shakes confidence in China and consumers across the globe focus on lower-priced items. (00:21) Ron Gross and Emily Flippen discuss: - Why the consumer focus on grocerie...
Grab Your Groceries
More of us are going to Walmart, but Aldi just made a big move that has put it on the radar of Big Grocery. Bill Barker and Deidre Woollard discuss: - Whether Walmart is learning from grocers or ...
Two Sides of Retail
Cava delivers some spicy results in its first earnings report and Target and TJX are on the opposite sides of retail trends. (00:21) Jason Moser and Dylan Lewis discuss: - Cava’s stellar firs...
2 Short 2 Furious
Michael Burry, the investor featured in “The Big Short,” made a major bet against market indexes. Are investors due for a sequel of the Great Financial Crisis? (00:13) Ricky Mulvey and Asit S...
PayPal Finally Finds Its New Chief
PayPal finds its new leader over at Intuit; can he make this fintech shine again? Jason Moser and Deidre Woollard discuss: - Dan Schulman’s report card as a CEO. - What Alex Chriss might, or mi...
Revisiting Crypto and Meme Stocks
Bitcoin was supposed to be unrelated to the stock market, act as a hedge against inflation, and serve as a currency for private transactions. Maybe, it’s just a volatile store of value. Is that...
Mailbag: Commercial Real Estate, Personal Finance, and International Investing
Answering some of the questions you’ve emailed us at podcasts@fool.com. We’ve also got a listener hotline! Leave us a voicemail with your question at 703-254-1445. - (1:04) Will there be a co...
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$1 Trillion in Credit Card Debt
The margin of safety for household spending keeps shrinking. (00:21) Jason Moser and Matt Argersinger discuss: - What the producer price index is saying about the cost of goods and services. - ...
All About the Ads
Viewers may hate them, but ads are the future everywhere we go online. For investors that might be a good thing. Tim Beyers and Deidre Woollard discuss: - If Disney’s price increases will push ...
Follow the Cash: Celsius, Chegg, Nelnet
Earnings from Chegg, Celsius, and Nelnet show why it pays to watch cash flow and how businesses can shore up when there’s cash on hand. (00:21) Jim Gillies and Dylan Lewis discuss: - Celsius ...
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Eli Lilly's Optimism
By one count, a drugmaker founded in 1876 is a more expensive stock than Tesla. (Time Stamp) Ricky Mulvey and Bill Barker discuss: - Tesla’s CFO departure. - Eli Lilly hitting an all-time hig...
Berkshire Is Back
Berkshire Hathaway bounced back from a recent loss with strong net income and billions in cash waiting for action. Jason Moser and Deidre Woollard discuss: - The value of solid insurance underwri...
Fast Food Innovation
Cola-flavored ketchup, Taco Bell’s musical for Mexican Pizza, and McDonald’s Grimace Shake are just some of the ways that food companies are fighting for your attention. But does social media...
How to Beat the Market
Everybody wants to beat the market. But how does one actually … beat the market? Ricky Mulvey and Anand Chokkavelu got together to explore different camps within the world of investing –...
U.S. Hits AA+ and the iPhone Slumps
Apple’s having the bad kind of “iPhone moment” and one restaurant chain is showing great growth without raising prices. (00:35) Jason Moser and Bill Mann discuss: - Fitch downgrading U.S....
An E-Commerce Trifecta
Shopify pushes merchant services, Etsy tries to find its footing, and MercadoLibre continues to dazzle. (00:20) Tim Beyers and Deidre Woollard discuss: - If Shopify is actually a fintech now. - T...
Starbucks Targets 12 Cups of Coffee
China was the star of Starbucks’ earnings report. Can the company convince consumers to drink more than a dozen cups of coffee annually to keep fueling growth? (00:21) Asit Sharma and Dylan Lew...
Uber Makes a Profit
For the first time ever, Uber reported an operating profit. Staying in the green is a different story. (00:21) Ricky Mulvey and Bill Mann discuss: - Uber’s long-term vision. - If the ride hai...
Yellow Can’t Keep On Trucking
Freight company Yellow stopped operations and a bankruptcy is expected as the next move. (00:21) Bill Barker and Deidre Woollard discuss: - Why Yellow shut down and what place it occupied in the ...
Anglerfish, Gila Monsters, and the Origin of Weight Loss Drugs
Weight loss drug sales are estimated to hit $44 billion by 2030. Many of these treatments can thank previously obscure research on a carnivorous deep sea fish for their development. Rolfe Winkler...
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Rule Breaker Investing Fundamentals
Investing has plenty of rules. Don’t invest in stocks without earnings. Sell half your position after a stock doubles. But, who made those rules anyway? Ricky Mulvey caught up with Rule Breaker...
Show Me the Earnings!
The earnings parade is on, and this quarter it pays to be in the black. (00:21) Matt Argersinger and Emliy Flippen discuss: - The Fed’s latest rate hike and why another seems in the cards. - ...
Meta Has 3 Billion Users. Now What?
Meta has our attention but will we follow Mark Zuckerberg into the metaverse? (00:21) Asit Sharma and Deidre Woollard discuss: - Meta’s soaring ad impressions amid a tough advertising market. -...
Microsoft and Alphabet’s Cash Stacks
Microsoft’s cash flow is astounding, and Alphabet’s CFO moves to a pretty cool position – CIO with a big check book. (00:13) Tim Beyers and Dylan Lewis discuss: - Microsoft’s st...
What Makes a Good 401(k)?
When interest rates rise, investors are supposed to move to safer assets. (00:14) Jim Gillies and Ricky Mulvey discuss: - Medpace shares hitting an all time high. - If investors should prep...
Box Office Is Back, For Now
A good weekend at the box office doesn’t mean movie theaters are out of the woods yet (00:15) Jason Moser and Deidre Woollard discuss: - Why partnerships may be the future for ESPN. - How a dec...
“The Ride of a Lifetime” Book Club
Before Bob Iger was the Disney CEO, he was the Disney CEO. For the latest edition of the Motley Fool Money Book Club, Deidre Woollard, Mary Long, and Ricky Mulvey read Bob Iger’s memoir, “The...
Mattel’s Filmmaking Strategy
Mattel has 45 films in development. A cinematic take on UNO could be coming to a theater near you. Mary Long caught up with New Yorker writer Alex Baracsh to discuss his recent piece, “After ...
Netflix and Tesla Play With Pricing
International travel is back in a big way, and Netflix really wants you to choose between higher tiered plans or ad-supported. (00:42) Ron Gross and Andy Cross discuss: - The reasons Netflix is d...
Cashing In On Chips
The semiconductor industry may have hit bottom based on some recent earnings, but is it only up from here? (00:12) Tim Beyers and Deidre Woollard discuss: The challenges with standing up semicond...
Carvana’s Bet on Debt Restructuring
Carvana is selling “the good silver” to shore up its debt situation, and shareholders are about to get diluted. (00:21) Bill Mann and Dylan Lewis discuss: - Why Goldman Sachs is struggling ...
Schwab Is Not SVB
When Silicon Valley Bank collapsed, some investors thought Charles Schwab could be next. But, the bank with $8 trillion in client assets is proving to be resilient. (00:21) Ricky Mulvey and Asit ...
The EV Truck War Is Officially On
Telsa finally introduces the Cybertruck and Ford fights back with a price cut on the F-150Lightning. (00:21) Bill Barker and Deidre Woollard discuss: - The futuristic appeal of the Cybertruck com...
A Marketplace of Ideas
So, you’ve got an idea. But how do you get the backing to make your big dream a reality? Becky Center is the CEO of Indiegogo, an online crowdfunding platform that’s helped over 800,000 entre...
Hand-Wavy Finance
S&P 500 companies mentioned “artificial intelligence” more than 1,000 times in the latest quarter, which is more than double from last year. Ricky Mulvey and Anand Chokkavelu took a look at t...
Big Banks Cash In
If you bank with the one of the giants, you might be helping pad their bottom line. (00:21) Jason Moser and Matt Argersinger discuss: - Why they’re watching margins and inventory levels this ...
Travel Is Still Flying High
Another positive sign for the travel industry as Delta raises guidance. (00:21) Bill Barker and Deidre Woollard discuss: - The surge in international travel and where Delta’s next revenue bump ...
One Step Closer to a $69B Deal
The FTC failed to prove the Microsoft/Activision Blizzard deal would substantially lessen competition, which means blockbuster acquisition might come together before next week’s deadline. (00...
Prime Shoppers Spend More
Amazon can expect $13 billion in Prime Day sales, but what does that mean for a $1.3 trillion company? (00:21) Ricky Mulvey and Jason Moser discuss: - The services that Amazon wants shoppers to n...
The NY Times Goes All In On The Athletic
The New York Times leaves its sports desk behind as it puts its might behind The Athletic. (00:21) Jim Mueller and Deidre Woollard discuss: - Why the New York Times announced it is shutting down ...
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The Business of Resale
You might not have heard of Winmark, but you could be more familiar with its stores. The resale franchise company owns concepts including Plato’s Closet, Play It Again Sports, and Once Upon a C...
“Maybe the Headset Isn’t the Way”
Immersive technology is more than goggles. Jason Moser and Matt Frankel discuss: - Apple’s bet on spatial computing - A major interface problem for headset adoption - Meta’s VR subscription...
What’s Next for 2023?
Higher rates are here to stay, and some stories we expected to see in the first half of 2023 might still be ahead of us. (00:21) Jason Moser and Matt Argersinger discuss: - Whiplash in employme...
Car Sales Are Soaring
The numbers for the first half of the year look strong for car sales, will EV sales start being a bigger piece of the pie? (00:21) Tim Beyers and Deidre Woollard discuss: - If the strong numbers ...
Twitter Faces Threats from AI and Meta
AI is changing the open internet landscape, and Meta’s new Threads app is looking to take a bite of Twitter’s audience. (00:21) Asit Sharma and Dylan Lewis discuss: - Twitter’s decision to ...
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FI, Not FIRE
Over the holiday weekend, we take a break from the cookouts and fireworks to focus on FI – Financial Independence. Dylan Lewis and Brian Feroldi discuss: - The core principles of FI and the ...
Best-of: William Cohan on GE’s Legacy
Before the mega-cap tech giants, there was General Electric. William D. Cohan is a Founding Partner of Puck and the author of “Power Failure: The Rise and Fall of an American Icon.” Cohan j...
The Motley Fool Money Half-Year Review
2023 is half over and the stock market has rebounded significantly from its 2022 lows. (00:21) Andy Cross and Jason Moser discuss: Revised first quarter GDP data Nike earnings coming in a bit lig...
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Is The Sharing Economy Growing Up?
DoorDash has started offering hourly wages for its couriers. (00:21) Bill Barker and Deidre Woollard discuss: - What prompted DoorDash’s recent updates. - Fees, tips, and other ways Airbnb and ...
Costco Cracks Down
Netflix isn’t the only company solving a sharing problem. (00:21) Bill Barker and Ricky Mulvey discuss: - Delta’s investor day and rosy profit guidance. - General Mills hitting a pricing powe...
What to Do with Dividends
One key ingredient in Warren Buffett’s “Secret Sauce” is stocks that pay a dividend, but then you’ve got to let them simmer for a very long time. (00:21) Jim Gillies and Ricky Mulvey disc...
Carnival Sets Course For Debt Reduction
Bookings are spiking for Carnival Cruise Lines, how can the company make the most of the cruise boom? (00:21) Jason and Deidre Woollard discuss: - The strong demand for cruises and travel. - How ...
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Amazon Vs. Walmart
Mary Long caught up with Jason Del Rey, author of “Winner Sells All: Amazon, Walmart, and the Battle for Our Wallets.” - How Amazon often beat Walmart’s low-price guarantee. - The incentive...
“One Up on Wall Street” Book Club
You probably know something that a Wall Street analyst doesn’t, and that gives you an edge. Mary Long and Ricky Mulvey revisit Peter Lynch’s investing classic “One Up on Wall Street: How to...
Deal or No Deal?
Regulators are taking a hard look at acquisitions for Adobe, MIcrosoft, and Amazon. And that might be a good thing for Adobe and Activision shareholders. (00:21) Emily Flippen and Matt Argersin...
Alibaba Shakes Things Up
Alibaba shuffles the deck as it heads towards spinning off its cloud division. (00:21) Bill Mann and Deidre Woollard discuss: - Alibaba’s leadership changes. - The difference between spin-offs ...
EVs Get Supercharged
Rivian, Ford, and General Motors are all on-board to make cars that can use Tesla’s charging standard. But this collaboration won’t slow down the competition in electric vehicles any time soo...
PayPal's Growth Story
DraftKings wants to consolidate the sports betting market, but it still has a long road to profitability. (00:14) Ricky Mulvey and Nick Sciple discuss:-PayPal selling off more than $40 billion ...
UFC Economics
You can’t be afraid to step on toes if you want to run a mixed martial arts promotion… or stomp on them. Michael Thomsen is the author of “Cage Kings: How an Unlikely Group of Moguls, Champ...
The Evolution of Urbanism
For the past century, cities have centered around work. What happens when that’s no longer the case? Deidre Woollard and Matt Argersinger discuss: What downtowns might look like when they bec...
The New Bull Market
Some are saying it’s a bull market, we’re calling it a giddy one. (00:21) Ron Gross and Matt Argersinger discuss: - The latest inflation numbers and the Fed’s plan to “skip” a rate hi...
Selling Secrets Across The Globe
A former Samsung executive allegedly stole plans in order to build a chip plant down the road from the existing factory. What could possibly go wrong? (00:15) Bill Mann and Deidre Woollard dis...
Netflix’s Promising Next Act
Netflix’s is aiming to return to growth by cracking down on password sharing. (00:12) Jim Mueller and Dylan Lewis discuss: The encouraging data behind Netflix’s password crackdown and ad-supp...
An Inflection Point for adidas
Inflation is slowing down. Is this what a soft landing looks like? (00:21) Motley Fool Senior Analyst Asit Sharma and Ricky Mulvey discuss: - Big macro takeaways from the latest inflation numbers...
Icahn Gets His Way
Carl Icahn gets what he was after as Illumina’s CEO steps down but what does this mean for the company’s potential big acquisition? (00:21) Jason Moser and Deidre Woollard discuss: - If Illum...
Are Banking Relationships Sticky?
When Silicon Valley Bank collapsed, $43 billion left its doors in one afternoon, or $1 million every second. How has the banking landscape changed since then? Motley Fool Senior Analyst Bill Mann...
“No One Will Ever Need a PC in Their Homes.”
A new technology won’t go far unless it solves a migraine-level problem. Motley Fool Live’s “This Week in Tech” co-hosts Tim Beyers and Tim White discuss: - How investors can think abou...
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Spatial Computing and Safety Deposit Boxes in the Sky
Will mixed reality win out over virtual reality? And is crypto a security? (00:21) Jason Moser and Matt Argersinger discuss: - Apple’s Vision Pro headset and the company’s new focus on spat...
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Game over for GameStop’s CEO
GameStop’s CEO is out and Spotify is shaking up its podcast strategy. (00:20) Deidre Woollard and Bill Barker discuss: - Why the market isn’t quite certain about Ryan Cohen’s new role at Ga...
Mixed Signals From Real Estate and Regional Banks
The pressure on commercial real estate borrowers is amping up, but so is insider buying at the regional banks lending them money. (00:15) Bill Mann and Dylan Lewis discuss: How rising rates and...
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Apple's $3500 "Snowboard Goggles"
Some cryptocurrency platforms are finding it hard to allegedly operate an “unlicensed securities exchange in the USA, bro.” (00:21) Ricky Mulvey and Nick Sciple discuss: - Apple’s Vision Pr...
AI Is Not A Person
The Directors Guild’s deal shows just how much the entertainment industry sees AI as a theat. (00:21) Jason Moser discusses: - What a potential Directors Guild deal means for entertainment. - T...
Who Controls the Magnets?
If you didn’t have a reliable supply of electricity, what would you do to secure it? Robert Bryce is the author of “A Question of Power: Electricity and the Wealth of Nations” and the write...
A Sea Change in Space Exploration
Low Earth orbit now has some real estate problems. Deidre Woollard caught up with Ashlee Vance, author of “When the Heavens Went on Sale: The Misfits and Geniuses Racing to Put Space Within R...
Consumer Spending is Tightening Up… Kind Of
Americans are thinking twice before pulling out their wallets, but it’s not affecting retailers equally. (00:21) Ron Gross and Emily Flippen discuss: - The debt ceiling resolution, and update...
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Is AI Taking Tech To The Top?
With the Nasdaq up nearly 6% in May, tech seems to be soaring. Will earnings from CrowdStrike and Salesforce add to the AI hype? (00:21) Tim Beyers discusses: - If happy days are here again for t...
The House’s Cut is Going Up
It’s tough facing the house, whether you’re playing it or trying to pay for one. (00:21) Asit Sharma and Dylan Lewis discuss: The latest housing data, showing high rates are affecting mortgag...
Debt Ceiling Drama, AI's Peak, and Expired Coffee
What kind of day has it been? (00:21) Bill Barker discusses: - The stock market reacting positively (or not) to the latest narrative around the debt ceiling debate - Nvidia's new all-time high an...
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Peter Zeihan on China, Apple, and Europe
Who has the upper hand when Apple’s CEO walks into a room with the President of the People’s Republic of China? Peter Zeihan is a geopolitical strategist and the author of “The End of the W...
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Apropos of Something
Chris Hill loves coffee, curiosity, and people. To celebrate his run as the host of Motley Fool Money, Mary Long rounded up a few Fools to talk about what they’ve learned from Chris as an inves...
Big Tech's Banner 2023 Continues
Tech is leading the market higher in 2023, but a few giants are doing the heavy lifting. (00:21) Matt Argersinger and Jason Moser discuss: - Nvidia's AI-fueled earnings report and the company's h...
Nvidia Booms
The graphics processing maker became $200 billion more valuable in a single day. (00:21) Jim Gillies and Ricky Mulvey discuss: - Nvidia’s blockbuster quarter and valuation questions to consid...
The Chip War’s Next Chapter
Tech tensions between the U.S. and China continue to heat up. Micron is stuck in the middle and Apple looks to future-proof its supply chain. Asit Sharma and Dylan Lewis discuss: China’s ban...
Is Zoom Still A Growth Stock?
Zoom’s quarter showed that it’s no longer growing at its pre-pandemic levels. Can it move beyond video chat? (0:21) Bill Barker discusses: - Zoom’s growth trajectory - Where Zoom’s revenu...
The Next Chipotle or the Next Sweetgreen?
Mediterranean restaurant chain Cava has filed for an IPO later this year. Will investors be as satisfied as Cava’s customers? (00:21) Jason Moser discusses: - The growth of Cava and the company...
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AI is Much More than ChatGPT
An artificial intelligence program could soon create a digital version of yourself. So, what are the implications when that’s possible? Rob LoCascio is the founder and CEO of LivePerson, a comp...
Managing Cash Amid High Inflation
The Federal Reserve has raised interest rates 10 times since 2022. But you probably wouldn’t notice those hikes in a traditional savings account. Dylan Lewis caught up with Robert Brokamp to di...
Big Retail, Apple, and the Fight for "Taco Tuesday"
As reports of Apple's next device surfaced, major retailers highlighted the week's earnings. (0:21) Ron Gross and Jason Moser discuss: - Walmart's grocery division (once again) doing the heavy li...
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TikTok's 1st Ban
Is Montana's move against TikTok a speed bump or the start of a trend? (00:21) Bill Mann discusses: - How Snap, Meta Platforms, and Alphabet are watching the latest act in the TikTok drama - Shar...
Short-Seller vs Prize Fighter
What happens when a short-seller collides with an activist investor? (00:21) Bill Barker discusses: - Target's 1st-quarter results beating expectations - CEO Brian Cornell's comments about organi...
Buffett's Latest Buys (and Sells)
Late Monday Berkshire-Hathaway filed a 13-F with the SEC, so we're taking a closer look at what they've been buying and selling. (00:21) Jim Gillies discusses: - Home Depot's lackluster 1st-quart...
Time To Buy Golf Stocks?
Sometimes you need to stop thinking, let things happen, and be the ball. (00:21) Jason Moser discusses: - EU regulators approving Microsoft's deal to buy Activision Blizzard (but investors being ...
Making Cash vs Preserving Money
If you like to tinker with your investments, then it’s tough to beat the market over a long period of time. John M. Jennings is the president of St. Louis Trust & Family Office, a Professor at ...
Foolish Advice for College Grads
Congratulations on finishing up college! So what are you going to do now? Mary Long caught up with four Fools to get some actionable advice for new college grads. They discuss: - What to do ...
Alphabet's Event Serves Notice To Wall St.
At its annual developers conference, Google's parent company reminded everyone how it got to be one of the most dominant businesses in America. (0:21) Matt Argersinger and Andy Cross discuss: - T...
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Money Advice from Moms
Spending, investing, dealing with debt...moms have seen it all. (00:21) Tim Beyers discusses: - Disney shares falling after a lackluster 2nd-quarter report - The fate of Hulu - Why The Trade Desk...
Writers Strike & The Future of Streaming
The last writers strike lasted 100 days. How long will this one last and what will it mean for entertainment businesses? (00:21) Bill Barker discusses: - The latest inflation data putting a smile...
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Guidance Trumps Results...Again
Sometimes it really doesn't matter if your quarterly profits were higher than Wall Street was expecting. (00:21) Bill Barker discusses: - Shares of PayPal falling close to a 5-year low after guid...
Buffett on Apple, Banks, and Value Investing
When Warren Buffett speaks, investors and Wall Street tend to listen. (00:21) Jason Moser discusses: - Berkshire Hathaway's 1st-quarter results and highlights from the annual meeting - Buffett's ...
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The Power of Optionality
The pessimist believes that setbacks become one’s identity. The optimist believes something else. Kevin Kelly is the founding executive editor of “Wired” magazine and the author of “Exc...
2 High-Growth Companies to Watch
Just because a stock is down 50% doesn’t mean that the business is broken. (Or does it?) Ricky Mulvey caught up with Motley Fool Senior Analyst Yasser El-Shimy to talk about some higher growth ...
Apple's Approaching $3T
The biggest company in American led a packed week of earnings and macro data. (0:21) Andy Cross and Ron Gross discuss: - The Fed's latest rate hike, April's jobs report, and the latest banking dr...
Burgers > Exercise
For one day in the stock market, investors voted with their stomachs. (00:21) Bill Barker discusses: - The Federal Reserve meeting expectations - Paramount Global slashing its dividend 80% - Pelo...
Berkshire Hathaway Meeting Preview
Investing’s biggest weekend is almost here. (00:21) Ricky Mulvey and Asit Sharma discuss: - Johnson & Johnson’s spin-off of its consumer health company, Kenvue. - If Darden Restaurants is...
The "New Normal" in Silicon Valley
As loans get more expensive, what are the ripple effects for start-up companies in the tech industry? (00:21) Bill Mann discusses: - Uber's 1st-quarter results and CEO Dara Khosrowshahi's declara...
Another Bank Seized & Sold
Three of the four largest bank failures in U.S. history have happened in the past two months. (00:21) Bill Barker discusses: - Regulators seizing First Republic Bank and selling it to JP Morgan C...
Private Equity’s Opaque World
If you want to maximize the value of your home for decades, you might update the kitchen. But if your time frame is one week, then you might burn down the house. Brendan Ballou is a federal prose...
Investing Lessons from “Succession”
You can’t buy shares of Waystar RoyCo, but investors can still find helpful takeaways from the award-winning HBO series and the fictional company’s leadership. Ricky Mulvey talks with Motley ...
Big Tech, Big Payments, Big Burrito
A huge week for earnings reveals a theme for investors: bigger is better (0:21) Matt Argersinger and Jason Moser discuss: - Amazon's 1st-quarter revenue impressed but questions remain about AWS -...
Meta's Big Pop, Google's New Threat
For the first time in a while, Facebook's parent company gave shareholders reason to smile. (00:21) Bill Mann discusses: - Meta Platforms starting the fiscal year with a bang - The Reality Labs d...
Microsoft-Activision Deal Blocked. Now What?
How hard will Microsoft and Activision-Blizzard fight to appeal the decision by UK regulators? (00:21) Bill Barker discusses: - Microsoft's strong 3rd-quarter results being overshadowed - The $3 ...
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1 New Low, 1 New High
First Republic Bank and Pepsi are very different businesses with stocks moving in very different directions. (00:21) Jim Gillies discusses: - First Republic Bank shares plummeting after terrible ...
"It's a landscape in chaos right now."
Streaming video was an industry in flux even before this weekend's surprise news. (00:21) Jason Moser discusses: - Ripple effects for Peacock in the wake of NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell resigning ...
Doomberg on EU's Energy Crisis, Coal’s Future, and Nuclear Power
If a country can’t get natural gas to power its needs, where does it turn next? Doomberg is an anonymous team of energy writers working on the number one financial publication on Substack. Motl...
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Boring Companies, Exciting Returns
“A company that does boring things is almost as good as a company that has a boring name, and both together is terrific.” --- Peter Lynch Sierra Baldwin and Motley Fool Senior Analyst San...
Netflix, Tesla, China's Growing Auto Industry, and Apple's Rise in India
As earnings season heats up in the U.S., investors had good reasons to keep their eyes on China and India. (0:21) Andy Cross and Jason Moser discuss: - Tesla's challenge with margin pressure - In...
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Another SPAC Bites The Dust
Buzzfeed was in a rough spot even before the ad market softened. (00:21) Dylan Lewis discusses: - The shuttering of Buzzfeed News, the award-winning journalism part of Buzzfeed's business - What ...
Monster Beverage = Monster Stock
What does it take to deliver huge returns over a two-decade time frame? (00:21) Tim Beyers discusses: - Netflix's 1st-quarter results - Why he believes the new ad-tier model is off to a strong st...
"It's the vanilla ice cream of the banking sector."
Now that all of the Big Banks have reported earnings, what stands out? (00:21) Bill Mann discusses: - Warren Buffett's recent comments about holding Bank of America - CEO Brian Moynihan's persist...
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Advice to a Young(er) Investor
What do you wish you knew when you were just starting out investing? (00:21) Jason Moser discusses: - Roblox sharing its last batch of monthly metrics - Why the company still has a "glass half-fu...
Ramit Sethi on Spending, Renting, and Financial Misconceptions
Money is often thought of on a transactional or restrictive basis. But, what if it could be a source of joy? Ramit Sethi is a best-selling author and the host of the Netflix series “How to Get ...
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4 Monopolies Trading at Reasonable Prices
Investing doesn’t have to be complicated. Buy a business with a wide moat and hold it for a really long time. Mary Long talks with Ron Gross about: - How to tell if a business is a monopoly - L...
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Improving Inflation, Earnings Kickoff, and "Walmart Envy"
Investors cheered the steadily improving inflation story. (0:21) Jason Moser and Matt Argersinger discuss: - How the current macro environment is what the Fed was aiming for - JPMorgan Chase and ...
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Why Did You Buy That Stock?
We asked the audience about recent stock purchases and they did not disappoint! (00:21) Asit Sharma discusses: - Delta Air Lines' 1st-quarter results - Why Delta CEO Ed Bastian is not worried abo...
The Public Company Hiding In Plain Sight
You might be familiar with some of the brands, but the company's name is probably not on your radar. (00:21) Jim Gillies discusses: - MTY Food Group's 1st-quarter results and why the restaurant f...
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1 Key Metric for Earnings Season
If the upcoming earnings season tells us anything, it will be which companies are getting better (or worse) at managing their inventory. (00:21) Bill Mann discusses: - CarMax ending its fiscal ye...
A Bull Case for Walmart
Earnings season kicks off on Friday. What should investors be watching? (00:21) Jason Moser discusses: - Key takeaways from Walmart's investor day event - Why the retailer is an underrated capita...
Gambling Versus Investing
A survey from Lending Tree found that a majority of Americans thought investing was just as risky as gambling. And sure, the stock market can be a casino, but it doesn’t have to be. Anand Chokk...
11 Stocks for Spring Cleaning Your Portfolio
If you clean out your closet once in a while, consider doing the same with your investment portfolio. (0:21) Ron Gross and Jason Moser discuss: - Stocks investors should consider trimming like he...
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How Gen Z Spends
There are no style points in investing, and big brands continue to dominate teen spending habits. (00:21) Dylan Lewis and Nick Sciple discuss: - Piper Sandler’s Generation Z survey about brands...
J&J Attempts a “Texas Two-Step”
Johnson & Johnson proposes a $9 billion settlement and Chewy hits a speedbump. (00:21) Dylan Lewis and Tim Beyers discuss: - The fallout from Johnson & Johnson's talc settlement. - What the lawsu...
The WWE Makes a Match
The WWE agreed to merge with UFC parent company, Endeavor Group, to form a new publicly traded company. (00:21) Dylan Lewis and Jim Gillies discuss: - The terms of the deal, and the media right...
Tesla’s Competition
Tesla hit all time records for production and deliveries but left Wall Street unsatisfied. (00:21) Deidre Woollard and Asit Sharma discuss: - Rivian’s profitability problem. - How Tesla...
New Questions for Regional Banks
If a bank has to make a statement about its safety and soundness, that’s usually a bad sign. Sultan Meghji is the former Chief Innovation Officer of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (F...
David Gardner on Rule Breakers, Rule Makers, and Financial Freedom For All
Before you make the rules, you might have to break the rules. Chris Hill talks with David Gardner, co-founder of The Motley Fool and Chief Rule Breaker, about: - How he taught his children to ...
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Surprisingly Strong Q1, Stocks To Watch, Bezos' Next Move
The Nasdaq rose 17% in the 1st quarter, but we're not popping champagne just yet. (0:21) Ron Gross and Matt Argersinger discuss: - New inflation data and real estate concerns in Silicon Valley - ...
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3 Bank Stocks We Just Bought
It helps to know the difference between an investing opportunity and a falling knife. (0:21) Asit Sharma discusses: - RH (aka, Restoration Hardware) wrapping up a rough fiscal year. - How the ...
Tech's Past and Future
Gordon Moore and Moore's Law helped define a transformational period in technology. We reflect on his legacy and look at how the next chapter of tech leaders are trying to shape the future and th...
How to Evaluate a CEO
Before you buy shares of a company, what should investors look for in a CEO? (0:21) Bill Mann discusses: - Alibaba announcing its intention to split into 6 separate companies - Whether Amazon ...
First Citizens Bank Soars on SVB Asset Purchase
Shares of the Raleigh, NC-based bank rose more than 50%. (0:20) Jason Moser discusses: - First Citizens Bank buying (at a discount) $72 billion worth of Silicon Valley Bank's assets - Four too...
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Scams, Secrets, and the Future of Fraud
Even if there are not many obvious warning signs, a gut feeling can tell you when something seems amiss. Kelly Richmond Pope is the Dr. Barry Jay Epstein Endowed Professor of Forensic Accountin...
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When Investing is Irrational
Should you save in a 401(k) or is it better to keep that money available in cash? Justin Richmond is the host of new podcast “Started from the Bottom”. where he interviews successful people...
TikTok Under Fire
The Fed's quarter-percent interest rate hike went as expected. The CEO of TikTok's testimony on Capitol Hill did not. (0:21) Emily Flippen and Ron Gross discuss: - Fear of a recession vs. fear of...
The Rate Hike Wall Street Expected
Just because things go as expected doesn't mean the ripple effects aren't surprising. (0:20) Andy Cross discusses: - The Fed's 0.25% rate hike - Unfortunate timing around Chairman Powell's pre...
Nike Looks Expensive, Some REITs Look Cheap
Inventory problems persist for the athletic apparel leader, but the latest results show improvement. (0:20) Matt Argersinger discusses: - Nike beating Wall Street's low expectations in the 3rd qu...
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Inflation vs. Banking Drama
Which one is Fed Chief Jay Powell weighing more in advance of Wednesday afternoon's announcement about interest rates? (0:20) Bill Mann discusses: - The current state of play in the banking indus...
Meanwhile, in Switzerland...
(0:21) Jason Moser discusses: - UBS buying Credit Suisse for $3.2 billion - The ripple effects of everyone checking with their bank - Why Amazon's latest layoff announcement has him looking at th...
Vince McMahon’s Advantage
If you hate Vince McMahon, then maybe you’ll buy a tee-shirt for his rival. And that’s a great outcome for the WWE. Abraham Josephine Riesman is the author of “Ringmaster: Vince McMahon and...
Waze Co-Founder on Entrepreneurship, Autonomous Vehicles, and ChatGPT
When venture capital investors walk into a pitch meeting, they usually know if they’re saying yes before anyone starts talking. Uri Levine is the co-founder of Waze and the author of “Fall in...
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The Fed's Next Move, ESPN’s Future
Inflation data and the state of play in the banking industry has investors wondering: What will the Fed decide next week about interest rates? (0:21) Jason Moser and Matt Argersinger discuss: - F...
Retail & Tech Try To Transform
Adobe wants to be a customer experience platform, and a discount retailer is upscaling. (0:21) Deidre Woollard and Asit Sharma discuss: - Adobe’s quarter, and issues acquiring Figma. - Te...
Big Telecoms vs. Deadpool
Ryan Reynolds is joining the T-Mobile team, as Verizon and AT&T adjust. (0:21) Tim Beyers discusses: - T-Mobile buys the parent company of Mint Mobile in a cash and stock deal worth $1.3 billion ...
Is Buffett Targeting This Bank?
Just because the "Oracle of Omaha" has been quiet lately doesn't mean he isn't sizing up his next big buy. (0:21) Bill Mann discusses: - The latest CPI numbers and the current state of play in th...
Big Banks Sure Are Quiet These Days
Regulators seized another bank over the weekend, as the federal government came up with a plan to use money from a fund paid into by U.S. banks to make SVB's depositors whole again. (0:21) Jason ...
Michael Lewis on Stock Market Overconfidence and Revisiting Moneyball
One sign of a true expert is they often say “I don’t know”. Best-selling author Michael Lewis wrote classics like The Big Short, Liar's Poker, and Moneyball. He also hosts the podcast Again...
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Is Investing a Game?
In everyday life, your value system is complicated and rich. Games make that system simple, and you know exactly how well you’ve done. C. Thi Nguyen is a philosophy professor at University of...
Not Too Big To Fail
In a wild end to the week, Silicon Valley Bank was shut down by regulators in the biggest bank failure since the Great Recession. (0:21) Jason Moser and Matt Argersinger discuss: - February's job...
"This one's gonna leave a mark."
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$30 Million Worth of Bobbleheads
Sometimes the most cost-effective way to deal with inventory glut is to simply throw it away. (0:21) Asit Sharma discusses: - Shares of Crowdstrike rising as the cybersecurity company closed out ...
New Flavors of FIRE
The Fed Chief goes to Capitol Hill, Dick's Sporting Goods crushes expectations, and there's more than one type of FIRE. (0:21) Bill Mann discusses: - The market's reaction to Chairman Powell's te...
What's Your Investing Thesis?
It's always a good idea to know why you're about to invest in a business. (0:21) Jason Moser discusses: - Short-term catalysts, long-term trends, and why it's ok to invest in both - The importanc...
Paramount: The House of Redstone
It’s one thing to hear that money doesn’t buy happiness. It's another to find that out after wiring $90 million dollars to two separate romantic partners in one afternoon. James B. Stewart an...
Michelle Singletary on Investing, Retirement, and the Lies We Tell Ourselves About Money
Michelle Singletary is a best-selling author and Loeb Award-winning writer. She also pens “The Color of Money,” a nationally syndicated personal finance column which appears in The Washington...
Software, Retail, and Trex CEO Bryan Fairbanks
When the overwhelming majority of your business is in the United States, you have to have a plan for growing internationally. Trex CEO Bryan Fairbanks and his team have just such a plan. (0:21)...
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Salesforce Increases Its Focus (and Buybacks)
(0:20) Tim Beyers discusses: - Shares of Salesforce popping 12% on better-than-expected 4th-quarter results - How Salesforce has more focus but is still a business in transition - The doubling ...
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4 Stocks We Just Bought
Lowe's continues a recent trend from major retailers. (0:20) Bill Mann discusses: - Solid 4th-quarter results from Lowe's being overshadowed by their guidance for the new fiscal year - The fact t...
Target's Improving Inventory
After a particularly rough 2022, Target is getting back to basics. (0:20) Matt Argersinger discusses: - Zoom Video's slowing revenue growth - How Zoom's brand gives it an advantage against bigg...
Buffett Brings The Heat
It's not often that the CEO of Berkshire Hathaway gets spicy with his annual letter but he did this time. (0:21) Jason Moser discusses: - Buffett's vigorous defense of share buyback programs - Ho...
The Resilience of Black Wall Street
One of the most important events of America’s economic and racial history is one that hasn’t been discussed often. Gary Lee is the managing editor of the Oklahoma Eagle, a Tulsa-based and bla...
Value Hunting
Motley Fool Senior Analyst Rich Greifner joins Ricky Mulvey for a primer on value investing, or trying to find out how much a company is worth, and buying them for less than that amount. They dis...
Surprising Earnings, Conservative Management
There's a lot to analyze in this episode, including revenue to the upside, CEOs waving the caution flag, and Hobbits. (0:21) Emily Flippen and Jason Moser discuss: - Nvidia's results and place ...
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Etsy's "Jedi Mind Trick"
There's a lot of three-year comparisons getting thrown around. Is that what investors should focus on? (1:00) Dylan Lewis and Tim Beyers discuss: - Etsy's short-term and long-term story. - The gr...
What Happened To Intel?
In late January CEO Pat Gelsinger assured Wall Street that Intel was "committed" to its dividend. Today that commitment changed. (0:21) Bill Mann discusses: - Intel cutting its dividend by 65% ...
2023: The Year of Cautious Guidance
If the management teams from Home Depot and Walmart had anything in common today, it was their guidance for the year ahead. (0:21) Jason Moser discusses: - Home Depot shares falling 5% after its ...
PJ Vogt on AI, VR, and Tech Cycles
Once a technology is released into the wild, it doesn’t go back in the bottle. Except in one instance. PJ Vogt is the host of Crypto Island and an eponymous show, Weekly. You may have also hear...
iBuying, Real Estate Investing, Home Inventory
When Zillow and Opendoor stopped their iBuying programs, home buyers didn’t find any deals. So, where did those homes go? Jamil Damji is the co-founder of KeyGlee, a real estate investment and ...
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The (Wall Street) Hits Keep On Coming
It was another big week of earnings results (and surprises). (0:21) Jason Moser and Ron Gross discuss: - Shopify's guidance outweighing its results - Airbnb nearly doubling profit expectations - ...
The Once & Future Zillow
After spending a year getting rid of its iBuying business, how should investors regard Zillow Group? (0:21) Jim Mueller discusses: - How Zillow is (in some ways) at a fresh starting point - The g...
Answers from Airbnb, Questions for Upstart
If revenge travel was supposed to slow down, then AirBnB hasn't noticed. Dylan Lewis and Tim Beyers (0:15) discuss: - A very healthy quarter for AirBnB, and how the travel company continues to ...
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Big Macro & Big Red
Once again the monthly CPI report got Wall Street's attention. (0:21) Bill Mann discusses:- How the Federal Reserve is working without precise instruments - Why no one wants surprises from the ...
Twilio's Layoffs, Spotify's Strategy
For the second time in five months, Twilio announces a round of layoffs. (0:21) Jason Moser discusses: - How Twilio is cutting costs as they grow - What to watch when the company reports earnin...
Beth Kindig on AI, Semiconductors, and Tech Cycles
ChatGPT is getting plenty of attention, but there are other uses for artificial intelligence that investors should watch. Beth Kindig is the lead technology analyst for the I/O fund. Deidre Wooll...
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Lies My Income Statement Told Me
What’s the point of reading a company’s earnings report? Can’t AI do that job? Patrick Badolato, PhD, CPA is an Associate Professor at The University of Texas at Austin, McCombs School of B...
NFL Predictions, AI Competitions
Big changes could be coming to the NFL playoffs. (0:21) Emily Flippen and Andy Cross discuss: - The growing AI battle between Microsoft and Alphabet - Lyft shares falling 35% - PayPal CEO Dan Sch...
Disney Pops, Alphabet Drops
Disney’s latest results and plans were just what Wall Street wanted to hear. (0:21) Tim Beyers discusses: - How the parks & experiences division drove Disney’s 1st-quarter results - ESPN+ bei...
Record Ad $$$ for SB 57
Companies are shelling out big bucks to get your attention during the big game. (0:21) Bill Mann discusses: - Chipotle maintaining their stance on prices - Dutch payment processor Adyen dealing...
The AI Land Grab Has Started
Microsoft's AI event is only the latest sign of the hottest area of tech. (0:21) Jason Moser discusses: - CEO Satya Nadella hailing "a new day in search" - Shares of C3AI, an enterprise AI platfo...
Why Do Casinos Lose Money?
If the house always wins, why are gambling companies having trouble turning a profit? (0:21) Jason Moser discusses: - Privately-owned restaurant companies Cava Group and Panera Brands mulling a...
Domonique Foxworth on NFL Owners, Investing, and Keys to the Big Game
What's more challenging: facing off against a wide receiver or a room full of NFL owners? Domonique Foxworth made an impact on the field as an NFL cornerback for six season, and an impact off the...
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Stocks for the Long Run
If you want to know how the market could perform in the future, then look back a couple hundred years. Jeremy Schwartz is the Global Chief Investment Officer at WisdomTree and co-host of the “B...
Huge Jobs Report, Triple-A Earnings
Unemployment hit a 53-year low as Apple, Amazon, and Alphabet delivered their latest earnings reports. (0:21) Ron Gross and Jason Moser discuss: - Another interest rate hike and a surprising jo...
Meta Soars
For the first time in a long time, Meta Platforms gave shareholders a reason to smile. (0:21) Tim Beyers discusses: - 4th-quarter revenue coming in higher than expected for Meta - That $40 bill...
Peloton's Turning Point?
It's been a rough 12 months for Peloton, but the fitness company just offered shareholders a glimmer of hope. (0:21) Asit Sharma discusses: - Peloton's 2nd-quarter revenue surprising to the upsid...
Record Profits? Record Profits.
The list of companies who had a more profitable 2022 than Exxon Mobil is decidedly short. (0:21) Bill Mann discusses: - McDonald's growing global sales by $20 billion during the pandemic - Exxo...
Gen Z & Millennials Are Driving AmEx Higher
If American Express had a problem with an aging demographic, it looks like that problem is being addressed. (0:20) Jason Moser discusses: - Shares of AmEx popping 15% in two days off of strong gu...
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Howard Marks on China, Risk, and Interest Rates
If a key to personal happiness is low expectations, then a key to investing may be realistic expectations. Howard Marks is the co-founder and co-chairman of Oaktree Capital Management. Motley Foo...
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Lessons from Buffett’s Investing Framework
Can you think of any stocks in the S&P 500 that will have higher earnings five years from now? Are you 90% confident in your prediction? If you have a good answer to these questions, then you m...
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GDP, Tesla, FinTech, and "Burrito Season"
As much as we love stocks, sometimes the Big Macro really does drive the market. (0:21) Emily Flippen and Ron Gross discuss: - Stronger-than-expected GDP sending stocks higher - Tesla ending th...
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Netflix, Comcast, Southwest Airlines
If you attempted to fly Southwest Airlines over the holidays, you're not going to be surprised by their latest earnings results. (0:20) Tim Beyers discusses: - Southwest's $220 million loss - Why...
Eyes on the Cloud
Investors are paying up for stability, as big tech growth slows down. (0:15) Dylan Lewis and Motley Fool Chief Investment Officer Andy Cross discuss: - Microsoft's quarter, and lower growth expec...
2 Blue Chips Under Pressure
How long will macroeconomic pressures persist in 2023? (0:21) Asit Sharma discusses: - Johnson & Johnson's 4th-quarter profits falling 25% - Why he likes the company's balance of pharma and medte...
Big Banks vs. Apple & PayPal
Major banks are teaming up like The Avengers to take on powerful forces: Apple Wallet and PayPal. (0:21) Jason Moser discusses: - Spotify becoming the latest company to announce layoffs - Seven l...
GE’s Legacy & Lessons for Investors
You wouldn't know it from its recent struggles, but for most of the 20th century General Electric was one of the most important companies (and stocks) in America. William D. Cohan is a founding p...
Real Estate Trends w/ Opportunity
The broad real estate market underperformed the S&P 500 in 2022, but the upside is investors can find some cheaper opportunities in a cyclical sector. Deidre Woollard and Motley Fool Contributor ...
Big Tech Layoffs, Signs of Housing Trouble
Alphabet and Microsoft are laying off a combined 22,000 employees. Is Apple next? (0:21) Matt Argersinger and Jason Moser discuss: - The ripple effect of Big Tech Layoffs - Netflix founder Reed H...
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China, India, and the Question of Population Growth
Data this week suggest India is about to pass China as the world's most populous country. (0:25) Bill Mann discusses: - Procter & Gamble bumping up against the limits of its pricing powers -...
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Prices Falling, More Tech Layoffs
As many expected, Microsoft announced the layoff of 5% of its employees. (0:21) Asit Sharma discusses: - The Producer Price Index falling 0.5%, much more than economists were expecting - Micro...
Goldman Sachs Drags Down the Dow
Goldman Sachs Drags Down the Dow The investment bank suffered its worst earnings miss in a decade. (0:21) Jason Moser discusses: - 4th-quarter profits for Goldman Sachs falling 66% - How inves...
Earnings Watch & Market Valuation w/ Liz Ann Sonders
"Guidance becomes even more important in this environment." Liz Ann Sonders, Chief Investment Strategist at Charles Schwab, returns to offer her perspective on what investors should be watching t...
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Small Caps w/ Strong Brands
You don’t put premium gas in a rental car. And that attitude is why we like to find companies with a high degree of inside ownership. Bill Mann, director of small-cap research at The Motley Foo...
Dry January, Big Banks, and Trouble at Disney HQ
Earnings season officially kicked off! (0:21) Jason Moser and Ron Gross discuss: - Inflation falling for the 6th month in a row - The common view Jamie Dimon and Brian Moynihan have on the U.S. e...
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Walmart's Tech, One Activist's Fight
Walmart isn't the first company that comes to mind when thinking about technology platforms, but that's not stopping the retailer from expanding. (0:21) Emily Flippen discusses: - Nelson Peltz an...
Wells Fargo Steps Back
What does it say when a market leader steps back from….leading? (0:21) Asit Sharma discusses: - Wells Fargo, once the biggest player in mortgages, announces it is making a strategic shift - The...
Stocks For China’s New Bull Market
A bull market in the MSCI Asia Pacific index doesn’t mean investors should make rash investment decisions. (0:21) Bill Mann discusses: - How U.S. companies can be a better way to play China�...
"No company is immune."
A major investment bank became the latest (but not the last) to announce layoffs. (0:21) Jason Moser discusses: - Goldman Sachs cutting nearly 7% of its staff - Lululemon shares falling after the...
Tom Gardner and Morgan Housel on Inflation, Tesla, and Starbucks
Everything feels unprecedented if you don’t study history, and 2022 wasn’t unique for the stock market. Morgan Housel is the best-selling author of “The Psychology of Money”. He joined Mo...
Diagnosing Stock Drops
Just because a stock lost 98% of its value doesn’t mean it's cheap. Sometimes the market becomes efficient. Asit Sharma joins Ricky Mulvey to look at some justifiable reasons why stocks dropped...
3 CEOs Walk Into A Bar
On a shortened week of trading for investors, three CEOs dominated the headlines. (0:21) Matt Argersinger and Jason Moser discuss: - Layoff announcements and a sober prediction from Microsoft CEO...
Value Opportunities for Investors
Value Opportunities for Investors Sometimes cheap stocks are an opportunity, and sometimes stocks are cheap for a reason. (0:21) Bill Mann discusses: - Amazon laying off 18,000 employees - Whethe...
2 Dividend Stocks To Watch
Salesforce is laying off 10% of its workforce. Is it a sign of things to come in the tech industry? (0:21) Tim Beyers discusses: - How Salesforce's recent acquisitions are the reason layoffs shou...
Time To Hit The Gym Stocks?
'Tis the season for investing in your physical fitness. (0:21) Jason Moser discusses: - The relative strength of Planet Fitness - How "exercise at home" has been around for decades - Amazon actua...
2023 Investing Blueprint
It's the perfect time to review your financial plan for investing in 2023. (0:21) Andy Cross discusses: - His optimism after the worst year for investors since 2008 - The potential for 2023 to be...
27 Stocks for 2023
CEOs on the hot seat, stocks in the spotlight, and reckless predictions! (0:21) Jason Moser and Matt Argersinger discuss: - Industries and trends investors should be watching - Why the CEOs of Am...
Do You Really Want To Be An Investor?
(0:21) Chris Hill discusses: - What's coming up on the show in early January - Seth Rogen's revelation about stand-up comedy - What it takes to be an investor Host: Chris Hill Engineer: Rick Engd...
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Don't Bet Against Behemoths
Disruption is not a given, nor is it easy. (0:21) Jason Moser discusses: - How Visa and Mastercard fared in a year dominated by crypto news - Why fortress balance sheets will be an even bigger as...
Global Markets to Watch in 2023
Outside the U.S. there are opportunities for investors in the new year. (0:21) Bill Mann discusses: - Countries producing raw materials (and video games) - What needs to change in China to get hi...
How Much Does Santa Weigh?
We're taking a break from investing and stock talk to discuss: - Santa's actual weight - Murder's surprising popularity as an entertainment device - Best movie Santas - Alcoholic holiday drinks -...
Becky Quick, Mark Cuban
We're easing into Christmas weekend with highlights from two of our favorite interviews of 2022. (0:21) Becky Quick discusses: - Helping The Wall Street Journal leap from print to the web - Makin...
Following Buffett, Bull vs. Bear: Etsy
What's the downside to using public filings to mirror Berkshire-Hathaway's investments? (0:21) Jim Gillies discusses: - The strength of Berkshire-Hathaway's underlying businesses - Warren Buffett...
Nike, FedEx, and The Fed
The shipping giant has a demand problem, while Nike may be out of the woods. (0:21) Asit Sharma discusses: - FedEx cutting $1 billion in costs to make up for weak demand - UPS solidly outperformi...
Is TikTok Too Big To Ban?
The digital advertising landscape is shifting. (0:21) Bill Mann discusses: - Google's and Meta Platform's collective share of the digital ad market shrinking - Amazon leading the charge in e-comm...
Barron's Top Stock Picks
There's a value approach to Barron's annual list, and we've got some thoughts. (0:21) Jason Moser discusses: - The case for traditional value stocks like Bank of America and Berkshire-Hathaway - ...
Aswath Damodaran on the Fed, Inflation, and Valuation
If you're impatient, then value investing's probably not for you. But for those interested, there's probably no one better to listen to than Aswath Damodaran, professor of corporate finance and v...
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Same Data, Different Conclusions
Even if a soft landing is possible, investors may not want one. Plus, how do you even know if a soft landing is happening? Liz Young is the head of Investment Strategy for SoFi. Motley Fool edito...
Best & Worst of 2022
Time to hand out some awards! (0:21) Ron Gross, Emily Flippen, and Jason Moser discuss: - The biggest business/investing stories of the year - Who gets their vote for CEO of 2022 - Some of the du...
Are College Bowl Sponsorships Worth It?
With 42 college bowl games on tap, are companies spending smart money to sponsor the event? (0:21) Jason Moser discusses: - The economics of bowl game sponsorship - Why local businesses may have ...
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Tesla Shareholders Are Nervous (They Should Be)
Tesla shares have been cut in half since April 14, the day Elon Musk announced his intention to buy Twitter. (0:21) Bill Mann discusses: - Delta Airlines projecting financial optimism in 2023 - M...
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Inflation Cooling, SBF Arrested
November's CPI rose just 0.1%, lower than economists were expecting. (0:21) Jim Gillies discusses: - How inflation in the US compares to other countries - Why some Nasdaq stocks have been "brutal...
London Calling Microsoft
A new 10-year deal with the London Stock Exchange sends shares of Microsoft higher. (0:21) Jason Moser discusses: - The "win-win" deal between the two sides - How cloud services like Azure and AW...
The ROI of Design
Great design can reward a company’s shareholders, but “good enough” doesn’t do much. Mauro Porcini is the Chief Design Officer of PepsiCo and the author of “The Human Side of Innovation...
REITs, Homebuilders, and the Return of Las Vegas
You can think of real estate in a lot of different ways, but at the end of the day it's just space. And that space is going through a lot of change. Interest rates are going higher, homes are get...
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USA vs. Microsoft
It's time to lawyer up! (0:21) Andy Cross and Ron Gross discuss: - Wholesale prices rising higher than expected - Costco's surprisingly disappointing quarter - DocuSign ending the year on a posit...
Gas, China, Food & Beverage Stocks
Inflation is one of the big stories of the year, but consumers are finally getting relief at the pump. (0:21) Asit Sharma discusses: - The price of gas being lower than it was a year ago - Ripple...
Another New Trend from Robinhood?
After helping to drive trading costs to $0, Robinhood offers a financial incentive for IRA investing. (0:21) Jason Moser discusses: - Whether Robinhood's 1% match on new IRA accounts will force o...
Getting Kids to Invest
You might not expect to find a multi-bagger stock in aftermarket automotive parts. But, that's exactly what one retailer has accomplished. (0:44) Deidre Woollard and Jim Gillies discuss: - Europe...
The Evolution of Max
Executives at Warner Bros Discovery are planning to unveil a new streaming service combining the assets of HBO Max and Discovery+. (0:21) Jason Moser discusses: - How CEO David Zaslav's focus on ...
Indra Nooyi on Leadership, Culture, and Steve Jobs
During her 12-year run as CEO of Pepsi, Indra Nooyi helped the company grow sales by 80%. Despite her success as one of the most powerful women in business, she's happy to be out of the world of ...
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Lessons From Great Investors
The first rule of investing is don’t lose money. The other rules are a little more complicated. David Rubenstein is the Co-Founder and Co-Chairman of The Carlyle Group, and the author of ”How...
More Jobs for Americans, More Confusion for Investors
If you're an investor trying to make sense of the conflicting signals from macroeconomic data, you're not alone. (0:21) Matt Argersinger and Jason Moser discuss: - A strong jobs report, latest ...
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Battling Giants
What's it like competing against a business that's 1,000 times bigger than your own? (0:21) Emily Flippen discusses: - Salesforce co-CEO Bret Taylor leaving his job exactly one year after he got ...
FTX Collapse: Lessons for Investors
The Dow closes out a strong (relative to other indices) month, and we take a closer look at the collapse of FTX. (0:21) Jim Gillies discusses: - Why the Dow Jones Industrial Average is "the dumbe...
Commodities...Seriously?
With more retail data rolling in, it might also be time to start paying attention to commodities. (0:21) Asit Sharma discusses: - Cyber Monday's results mirroring Black Friday's - How the headlin...
China Protests Hit U.S. Stocks, NFL Viewing Hits New Record
Apple's manufacturing challenges are just one of the story lines coming out of the recent protests in China. (0:21) Jason Moser discusses: - Black Friday's new record of $9 billion spent - How ot...
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What Really Drives Stocks Higher?
Shoppers may need to switch from steak to bologna, but they still need to eat. That’s just one reason for investors to watch consumer staples if you’re concerned about a recession. Richard Be...
Hidden Moats
Some moats are obvious, like a fortress balance sheet or Live Nation’s ownership of the live music. Others are made on mountains that nobody else wants. If you look hard enough, you can find co...
4 Stocks We're Thankful For
Cue the sound effect, it's time for our Thanksgiving Special! (0:21) Ron Gross and Jason Moser discuss: - Humble Pie (aka, stocks we were wrong about) - Stocks we're thankful for - Turkey s...
Apropos of Nothing: Best Side Dishes, Movie Sequels, and Memorable Wedding Receptions
Today we’re taking a break from investing and finance. If you’re looking to kill some time, have a listen to this motley array of nonsense! (1:45) Chris Hill, Bill Barker, and Bill Mann discu...
“$5 Billion Feels Like Overkill”
Nordstrom is facing a problem with its customers, while Autodesk faces a problem it created. (0:21) Asit Sharma and Tim Beyers discuss: - Questions about Autodesk’s capital allocation strateg...
Is Zoom Video an Acquisition Target?
Profitable, and worth more than $20 billion, Zoom Video may also be an acquisition target. (0:21) Bill Mann discusses: - Bob Iger's second day back as CEO - Best Buy, and CEO Corie Barry, defying...
Bob Iger 2: Return of the CEO!
Late Sunday night the board of directors at The Walt Disney Company fired CEO Bob Chapek and re-hired Bob Iger. (0:21) Jason Moser discusses: - The board's sudden reversal on Chapek - Expected ch...
Mark Cuban on Drugs, Investing, and Advice for Jeff Bezos
The big three healthcare companies aren’t paying much attention to Mark Cuban’s new health care venture, Cost Plus Drugs. But their margins could mean a huge opportunity for the new start-up....
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2022: New Learnings for Investors
Live from the Hawk & Griffin Pub in Vienna, Virginia...it's Motley Fool Money! Chris Hill talks with Bill Mann, Emily Flippen, and David Gardner about: - 2022 through the lens of a small business...
Big Retail, Holiday Preview, and Chewy CEO Sumit Singh
If a huge week of retail earnings told us anything, it's that not everyone is ready for the holidays. (0:30) Emily Flippen and Jason Moser discuss: - Walmart beating expectations and raising guid...
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Family Ties & the “Buffett Premium”
Fictional character Alex P. Keaton and real-life CEO Warren Buffett have at least one thing in common. (0:21) Ron Gross discusses: - Getting inspiration from a sitcom character - Buying his 1st s...
"A combination of fraud and delusion"
One reason we like Charlie Munger is he rarely, if ever, minces words. (0:21) Bill Mann discusses: - The latest PPI data boosting the market - Walmart's inventory levels (and 3rd-quarter results)...
Twitter's Gift To Competitors
Social media companies selling advertising have been handed an unexpected gift (if they're able to take it). (0:21) Jason Moser discusses: - Disney's historic win at the box office this weekend b...
Leadership Strategies & Using Sports to Teach Business
More senior-level women are leaving the workforce than ever before, and just 2% of venture capital funding goes to female-led start-ups. That said, there are plenty of reasons to be optimistic ab...
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Retail, Inventory, and Deals!
Shipping container prices are down 74% from early this year! But many retailers have too much stuff, and shoppers are less eager to check out the clearance racks. Motley Fool Senior Analyst Sanme...
We Love Cooling Inflation!
Several factors in the Big Macro pushed stocks higher at week's end. (0:30) Jason Moser and Ron Gross discuss: - How the Consumer Price Index report fueled an historic rise on Thursday - China's ...
Did We Just Hit The Bottom?
A lower-than-expected CPI number sent stocks soaring. (0:21) Jim Gillies discusses: - Why he believes the reaction on Wall Street could signal a bottom for stocks - Bumble benefitting from today'...
CEO's Seat Getting Warmer
The House That Mickey Built appears to be struggling. (0:21) Tim Beyers discusses: - Disney's 4th-quarter financials disappointing Wall Street - How the media division is dragging down the parks ...
Money & The Average American
Rough years for Lyft and Tripadvisor get even rougher. (0:21) Ron Gross discusses: - Lyft disappointing Wall Street in one key metric - Why Uber's diversification is currently an asset - Tripadvi...
Amazon Music is now FM Radio
Sometimes opportunity comes in the form of competitors making a mistake. (0:21) Jason Moser discusses: - Shares of Meta Platforms rising on reports of "large-scale layoffs" coming this week - How...
McKinsey’s Hidden Influence
One of the most powerful private companies in the world is also one of the most secretive. Michael Forsythe is an investigative reporter for The New York Times and co-author of the new book “Wh...
Buybacks Done Well (and Not-So-Well)
Share buybacks can be a great use of capital, but only for the right price. Dylan Lewis and John Rotonti take a look at two companies that are expert capital allocators and one company that’s m...
Surprising Earnings and Portfolio Protection
If the jobs report and Federal Reserve didn't surprise investors, some earnings reports sure did. (0:30) Andy Cross and Jason Moser discuss: - How two of the "War On Cash" stocks are doing - Etsy...
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"The clock is ticking."
Some companies have bright futures, while others simply run out of time. (0:21) Tim Beyers discusses: - Roku having more cyclicality than investors might expect - Whether Peloton can produce lowe...
Airbnb's Record Quarter, Nikola's Early Days
If you think this is a market that will automatically reward a stock because the company posted record revenue, think again. (0:17) Asit Sharma discusses: - Why today's announcement from the Fe...
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A "Shock and Awe" Acquisition
A 50% premium is a buyout price most investors would love to see. To acquire Abiomed, Johnson & Johnson was happy to pay it. (0:17) Bill Mann discusses: - Why he believes a "shock and awe" price ...
4 Stocks We Just Bought
October turned out to be the best month for the Dow Jones Industrial Average in a long time. (0:17) Jason Moser discusses: - The importance of staying invested through bear markets - JPMorgan Cha...
Industrial Companies with Moats
“When the party is happening in the penthouse, this is a sector that’s in the basement.” Industrial companies aren’t the sexiest stocks, but that’s where investors can find strong moats...
Who Killed the Candy Bar?
If you’re looking for a market-beating stock then you don’t have to go much further than the candy aisle. Ricky Mulvey and Asit Sharma gear up for Halloween and discuss: - Why candy is a grow...
Apple, Amazon, and 2 New All-Time Highs
The biggest tech companies reported this week, but it was Apple that shined the brightest. (0:30) Jason Moser and Matt Argersinger discuss: - The diversity and strength of Apple's business lines ...
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Meta Misses, Shopify Stabilizes
On a day when Shopify and Comcast gave shareholders reasons for hope, Meta Platforms slid to its lowest level since 2016. (0:21) Andy Cross discusses: - Meta's worrisome R&D spending metric - Low...
Alphabet, Visa, Roku
Google's parent company disappointed Wall Street, but share buybacks continue. (0:21) Bill Mann discusses: - Alphabet being a strong business, despite recent downturns - Spinning off YouTube bein...
Coke's Pop, Weber's Buyout, Stock Market Superstitions
Big Red is still trailing Pepsi but, just like its competitor, it's got pricing power. (0:21) Jason Moser discusses: - Coca-Cola's strength in the face of currency headwinds - PayPal's new partne...
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Big Tech Earnings Preview
Earnings season kicks into full swing with Alphabet, Meta, and Microsoft reporting this week. (:21) Dylan Lewis and Tim Beyers discuss: - Margins, pricing power, and other metrics to watch from b...
Crazy Eddie and the Art of Stock Fraud
Spotting a stock fraud is extremely difficult, but finding some smoke is significantly easier. Founded by Eddie Antar, Crazy Eddie was a chain of consumer electronic stores in the Northeast. Af...
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What “Currency Headwinds” Mean for Investors
Expect to hear “currency headwinds” a lot this earnings season. But a strong U.S. dollar isn’t all bad and can make international companies cheaper. Ricky Mulvey caught up with Bill Mann to...
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Stocks (and Investing Books) We're Bullish On
Snap fell 30% and took other social media and advertising stocks down with it. (0:30) Emily Flippen and Ron Gross discuss: - Pinterest, Meta Platforms, and Alphabet getting dragged down by Snap's...
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Tesla's Optimism Springs Eternal
Despite mixed 3rd-quarter results Elon Musk is ever-optimistic about Tesla's future. (0:21) Bill Mann discusses: - Economic takeaways from England's sudden need for a new Prime Minister - Questio...
Netflix Rising, WWE Preparing
Netflix surprises Wall Street and throws down the gauntlet at streaming competitors. (0:21) Tim Beyers discusses: - 3rd-quarter profits, revenue, and subscriber growth coming in higher than expec...
Activist Investors Shake the Tree
If you'd like to see tech stocks turn around, some activist investors feel the same way. They just have some more fire power. (0:21) Deidre Woollard and Asit Sharma discuss: - Starboard Value's r...
The War on Checks
Home buyers aren't welcoming higher interest rates, but they are mostly good news for banks. (0:21) Deidre Woollard and Jason Moser discuss: - Bank of America's strong quarter. - BNY Mellon's mov...
Opportunities in Sustainable Investing
More than 90% of S&P 500 companies publish sustainability reports. But what’s real and what’s just greenwashing? Bruce Usher is a professor at Columbia Business School and the author of “...
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Meet the Dividend Knights
You've heard of the Dividend Aristocrats and the Dividend Kings, but we’d like to introduce you to the Dividend Knights: dividend-paying stocks that have also beaten the market. Ricky Mulvey ca...
Big Merger, Big Banks, Lessons from the NYSE Floor
Earnings season started with head-scratching volatility on Thursday and a surprising merger announcement on Friday. (0:21) Jason Moser and Ron Gross discuss: - Highlights from the Big Banks' late...
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Horror Movie-nomics
Why are there so many horror movies? Because they're so profitable to make. (0:21) Jim Gillies discusses: - Volatility (the good kind!) in the market today - Insider buying being a signal he watc...
Defensive Stocks FTW
No one is putting Pepsi on a list of "sexy stocks" but its performance this year has been crushing the market. (0:21) Asit Sharma discusses: - Pepsi's ability to increase prices that customers ar...
E-Commerce Overreached. Now What?
It's hard to argue with a headline like "The Great Post-Covid Online Shopping Bet Was a Costly Delusion", but we're going to anyway. (0:21) Bill Mann discusses: - Why the investments Amazon and...
Calm Before The Storm
It's quiet before earnings season. Too quiet. (0:21) Jason Moser discusses: - Expectations for earnings season (which really starts on Friday) - Jamie Dimon's comments about a U.S. recession bein...
Fall Q&A: Stocks, Dividends, Luxury Goods, and a Cannabis REIT
You’ve got questions, so we rounded up some Fools with answers! In this fall mailbag we’re answering your voicemails and emails about: - Adobe’s $20 billion acquisition of Figma - If a cann...
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Semiconductors 101
Your remote control, the fastest supercomputers in the world, and artificial intelligence applications have something in common: the semiconductors needed to make them work. Jason Moser and John ...
More Rate Hikes Coming
Make no mistake, investors, September's jobs report is just one more indication that the Federal Reserve will increase interest rates in November. (0:21) Andy Cross and Jason Moser discuss: - AMD...
Bull vs. Bear: Boston Beer Co.
Amazon is the latest to signal its intentions around holiday retail hiring. (0:21) Maria Gallagher discusses: - Amazon's announcement it will increase hourly pay and hire 150,000 seasonal workers...
Musk/Twitter Back On?
Elon Musk says he's going to buy Twitter at the original price, and this time he means it! (0:21) Bill Mann discusses: - His belief that the Musk/Twitter deal will get done - Forward guidance bei...
1 Stock for National Taco Day
And another high-profile IPO company gets taken private. (0:21) Asit Sharma discusses: - Poshmark's all-cash deal that values the company at less than half of its IPO price. - Private market valu...
Kim K, Crypto, and Porsche's IPO
What are the chances the stock market makes a 4th-quarter comeback? (0:21) Jason Moser discusses: - The chances of the S&P 500, down more than 20% year-to-date, rising over the last 3 months of t...
Ben Franklin: Founding Father of Microfinance and Open-Source Tech
If you want someone to manage your money then you better pay them. That’s just one lesson from Ben Franklin’s complicated financial life. Robert Brokamp talks with Michael Meyer, author of �...
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No Solutions, Just Trade Offs: Doomberg on Worldwide Energy Challenges Molecules, Physics, and Platitudes
The world’s energy crunch is a battle between platitudes and physics. Leaders may want to pay closer attention to the physics part. So for more insight on the world’s energy crunch we reached...
Scott Galloway on CEOs, Big Tech, and Energy
(0:21) Ron Gross, Maria Gallagher, and Jason Moser discuss: - Nike’s tough quarter. - Macro headwinds for Carmax. - Questions about Peloton’s retail strategy. - Lululemon’s new subscription...
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An IPO, In This Environment?
Volkswagen spun off its investment in Porsche for the first big name IPO of 2022. It only took until late September! (0:18) Dylan Lewis and Tim Beyers discuss: - Why Porsche is going public w...
"All of this has happened before."
If what's happening today with Apple seems familiar, it should. (0:21) Jim Gillies discusses: - Reports that lower demand for the iPhone 14 is causing Apple to tell their suppliers there's no nee...
Mistakes? We've Made A Few
When you don't get what you want, you get experience. (0:21) Asit Sharma discusses: - The S&P 500 hitting a new low for the year - Seeking out companies with "fortress balance sheets" - Whether M...
Prime Day 2: E-Commerce Boogaloo
For the first time ever, Amazon is having a second "Prime Day" event. (0:21) Jason Moser discusses: - Behind-the-scenes planning that led up to this announcement - Inventory clearing, and the rol...
What Do Higher Interest Rates Mean for REITs?
Stock prices don’t always reflect business performance. That’s the case for many real estate investment trusts (where some occupancies are above pre-pandemic highs) but the effects of rising ...
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Morgan Housel on Inflation, Incentives, and Investing through Bear Markets
“No one's success is proven until they've survived a calamity.” You can’t join the NBA with a few good shots, but you can join the ranks of “great” investors. Luck and skill are much ha...
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Recession Fears, House Hacking, Consumer Spending for the Holidays
For the 5th time in 6 weeks, there was a lot of red on Wall Street. (0:30) Jason Moser and Maria Gallagher discuss: - The Fed's latest rate hike spooking investors - Costco delivering (yet again)...
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Are SPACs Done?
What does it say that no private company wants a check for $1.1 billion? (0:21) Bill Mann discusses: - The stock market being surprised that the Fed raised rates by 0.75% (as almost everyone expe...
YouTube vs. TikTok
Alphabet, parent company of YouTube, deploys a new weapon in its battle with TikTok: cash. (0:25) Maria Gallagher discusses: - YouTube's announcement of a new revenue-sharing model for creators o...
"Make no mistake, this too shall pass."
Bear markets always come to an end, but they're not necessarily fun while they last. (0:21) Bill Mann discusses: - The market reacting to the Federal Reserve's announcement a day before the Fed a...
Pessimism High? Might Be Time To Buy
"The best time to buy is when pessimism is prevalent." (0:21) John Rotonti discusses: - Why the rise in investor pessimism gets him excited to go shopping for investments - What he's watching - A...
Liz Ann Sonders on Economic Cycles, Stock Prices, and Investing Mistakes
Shorter economic cycles and more frequent recessions doesn't necessarily mean the downturns will be brutal. John Rotonti talked with Liz Ann Sonders, Chief Investment Strategist at Charles Schwab...
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CRISPR, Gene Therapies, and Cure Pricing Conundrums
Genetically edited humans are already here. Gene editing has massive implications for treating chronic illnesses and even the food we eat. So what does this mean for your investments and, y'know,...
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Amazon's Big Bet on the NFL
Another rough week for the stock market coincides with Amazon's exclusive start to Thursday Night Football. (0:30) Emily Flippen and Ron Gross discuss: - FedEx shares having a historically bad da...
Housing Trends w/ Trex CEO Bryan Fairbanks
Regulators take a closer look at buy-now, pay-later companies. (0:21) Bill Mann discusses: - The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announcing plans to oversee BNPL businesses like Affirm Holdi...
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"Days like yesterday are a gift."
Down days in the market aren't fun, but they may also be great days to buy stocks. (0:21) Jim Gillies discusses: - Why his rule is to never buy stocks on a day the market is up - The types of com...
What's On Your Watchlist?
If you're a long-term investor, today was a good day to go shopping. (0:21) Asit Sharma discusses: - Stocks, across the board, falling in response to the Consumer Price Index data for August - Ja...
ESPN Isn't Going Anywhere
Disney promoted upcoming movies and Disney+ programming at the D23 Expo, but CEO Bob Chapek's comments about ESPN caught Wall Street's attention. (0:21) Jason Moser discusses: - Why Disney spinni...
Aswath Damodaran on Valuation, Inflation, Bezos, and Musk
If you know you’re impatient, then value investing isn’t for you. Aswath Damodaran teaches corporate finance and valuation at the Stern School of Business at New York University. Motley Fool ...
Ancient Philosophers, Modern Investing Wisdom
Do you really own your stocks? The stoics might suggest otherwise. Ricky Mulvey and Brian Stoffel serve up an introduction to stoicism, and why these philosophers from a few thousand years ago ha...
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1 Question For Your Stocks
As profitable companies like Alphabet talk about steeling themselves for the immediate future, investors may want to ask: "How prepared are the companies in my portfolio are for the next 12-15 mo...
Apple is Peloton's New Nightmare
"Incremental upgrades" were the theme once again, and that seems to be working out well for Apple's customers and shareholders. (0:21) Tim Beyers discusses: - Fitness+ becoming a serious problem ...
3 CEOs Walk Into A Bar...
It's CEO Day! (Ok, not really, but CEOs were very much in the news today.) (0:21) Jason Moser discusses: - Target eliminating a long-standing policy to extend Brian Cornell's job as CEO for 3 mor...
Europe's Energy Challenge
The energy situation in Europe is getting more challenging. Finland's economic affairs minister (0:12) Bill Mann discusses: - CVS Health buying Signify Health for $8 billion in cash - Finland's m...
Knowing When To Quit
Annie Duke was a professional poker player before retiring in 2012. Now, she is a decision-making consultant for a venture capital firm and author of the upcoming book, “Quit: The Power of Know...
Expectations Investing with Michael Mauboussin
Michael Mauboussin is an adjunct professor of finance at the Columbia Business School and the Head of Consilient Research at Counterpoint Global, Morgan Stanley Investment Management. Bill Mann i...
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Fall Preview for Investors
With four months left in 2022, what should investors be focusing on? (0:30) Emily Flippen and Jason Moser discuss: - Getting ready to "eat the volatility" - Why they're watching holiday shopping ...
Wake Me Up When September Ends
When it comes to the stock market, the 1st day of September is looking an awful lot like the entire month of August. (0:25) Jason Moser discusses: - Okta shares falling 30% as the company deals w...
12 Free Resources for Investors
Time for some freebies! Chris Hill and Ricky Mulvey discuss some of the best investing resources that won’t cost you a penny. Some you’ll probably know and some you may not. Here's the full l...
1 Hidden Tech Stock, 92 Birthday Candles for Warren Buffett
Day 2 and we're live (again) from FoolFest 2022! (0:21) Tim Beyers discusses: - Why Walmart is the un-tech tech stock - Interview highlights from investor Michael Mauboussin and author Annie Duke...
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Unexpected Inflation, More Acquisitions, VC Mindset
We're live from FoolFest 2022 and we've got highlights from the day so far! (0:21) Bill Mann discusses: - How the cost of power is putting English pubs in danger - The specific type of acquisitio...
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YouTube’s Rocky Road to the Top
Google’s acquisition of YouTube is now remembered as one of the most successful tech acquisitions ever, but that result was far from obvious in 2006. Bloomberg reporter Mark Bergen is the autho...
David Gardner on Investing During Tough Markets
2022 has been a challenging year for stocks in general, and rule-breaker stocks specifically. But the companies you buy during difficult times can become the best investments you make. Chris Hill...
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Fed Chief Speaks, Wall Street Reacts
Strong words from Federal Reserve chairman Powell sent stocks down on Friday. (0:30) Jason Moser and Emily Flippen discuss: - Why long-term investors should not be surprised by Powell's comments ...
Conference Preview!
We're hours away from the official start of FoolFest 2022 (our annual investing conference) and we've got a preview of coming attractions! (0:21) Dylan Lewis discusses: - Setting the agenda for s...
Peloton: Some Assembly Required
Amazon becomes the first partner to sell Peloton's equipment and apparel on their own site. (0:21) Bill Mann discusses: - The upside potential for Peloton - Whether Peloton may become part of Ama...
The Triumph of Adding to Your Winners
How would you react if the first company you bought shares of went bankrupt within three years? (0:21) Matt Argersinger discusses: - The rise and sudden fall of Wang Laboratories - Why his search...
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Cooking with Stocks
Inspiration for great investments can come from anywhere, including your childhood kitchen. As we head into the dog days of August, we're sharing "origin story" conversations with some of the inv...
Mina Kimes on NFL Business, Underrated Stats, and Starting on Wall Street
Before her current job as an NFL analyst for ESPN, Mina Kimes broke into journalism on Wall Street. Host of the popular football podcast "The Mina Kimes Show featuring Lenny", she shares: - her m...
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Small Cap Investing 201
Institutional money is not invited to this party. Bill Mann and Ricky Mulvey continue their series on small cap investing, one area where individual investors have a shot at beating the market. T...
Retail's Big Story, Executive Shake-ups, Pizza Deconstructed
Details about The Federal Reserve's meeting in July sent stocks to their first losing week in a month. (0:30) Emily Flippen and Ron Gross discuss: - Expectations around more interest rate hikes i...
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Airlines, Housing, and Your Wardrobe
Home sales fell nearly 6% in July. (0:21) Jason Moser discusses: - The challenge for 1st-time home buyers - Why he prefers investing in residential real estate through home improvement businesses...
Does Spotify Have A Moat?
Big Retail Earnings Week continues with the latest results from Target and Lowe's. (0:21) Asit Sharma discusses: - Target's 2nd-quarter profit falling nearly 90% compared to last year - Silver li...
The Quotable Mr. Buffett
Big Retail starts to report earnings and the news is good (so far). (0:21) Jason Moser discusses: - Walmart exceeded lowered expectations for the 2nd quarter - CEO Doug McMillon's comments on the...
“Cash doesn’t lie.” Peloton’s Predicament
Peloton announces more layoffs and store closings. (0:21) Jim Gillies discusses: - How challenging Peloton's balance sheet is right now - Why Peloton will almost certainly have to raise money - T...
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Residential Real Estate is Cooling, Not Crashing
Build-to-rent housing is taking off and more home contracts are falling through. We’re probably not headed for another 2008 in the housing market, but it sure is weird out there. We’ve got tw...
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Small Cap Investing 101
This is the fun part of being a stock investor. Ricky Mulvey and Bill Mann, Director of Small Cap Research at The Motley Fool kick off their series on small cap investing. They discuss: - Why sma...
The New Bull Market
This week the Nasdaq officially entered bull market territory. (0:30) Emily Flippen and Jason Moser discuss: - July CPI and how lower-than-expected inflation fueled a market rally - Axon Enterpri...
Disney Passes Netflix
The House of Mouse is firing on all cylinders, and now its total number of subscribers for Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ is greater than Netflix. Dylan Lewis and Maria Gallagher (00:21) discuss: - Dis...
This Is When Amazing Companies Are Born
While some tech companies announce lay-offs, others are posting blowout earnings. (00:21) Deidre Woollard and Tim Beyers discuss: - How a decrease in consumer spending is hitting SaaS companies i...
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The Wrong Side of The Learning Curve
Chips, and the companies that make and use them, dominate the business news. (0:25) Bill Mann discusses: - Micron Technology cutting guidance while also announcing a $40 billion investment in the...
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Shopify: Bull vs. Bear
What's the optimal degree of concentration in your portfolio? (0:25) Jason Moser discusses: - Nvidia warning that 2nd-quarter revenue will be lower than they'd previously guided - Why Nvidia's lo...
The War for Your Wallet
"We want a cashless society." That's what Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan said in 2019. And while the war on cash may be a strong trend for investors, it's also important to understand the imp...
Do CEOs Need Term Limits?
What does it take to be a great CEO in 2022? Leading with a True North, and breaking down some of the crusty hierarchical structures. Some leaders get it, and some really don’t. During Bill Geo...
Rise of the Machines, Jobs, and Earnings
The U.S. private sector has added nearly 6 million jobs in the past year. (0:30) Jason Moser and Matt Argersinger discuss: - The unemployment rate falling to 3.5% - Demand for cold beverages driv...
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Time to Buy Industrial REITs?
Global travel, comfortable footwear, and industrial REITs are on the menu. Pull up a chair! (0:25) Maria Gallagher discusses: - Mixed 2nd-quarter results from Booking Holdings - Why CEO Glenn Fog...
"A horrible use of $2 billion."
Airbnb's record bookings in the 2nd quarter weren't enough to boost the stock higher. Why? (0:25) Tim Beyers discusses: - Airbnb's highly questionable decision to allocate $2 billion for a share ...
Cybersecurity, Heavy Equipment, Social Media
What do Caterpillar, Arista Networks, and Pinterest have in common? 2nd-quarter earnings reports! (0:25) Bill Mann discusses: - Global supply chain issues (understandably) affecting Caterpillar's...
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How to Be Less Distracted (as an investor)
Two stocks we recently covered on the show are back in the news. (0:22) Jason Moser discusses: - Outset Medical shares rising 20% on its announcement regarding shipments - How the FDA's thinking ...
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Ferrari, Tesla, and the Future of Cars
Eddie Alterman really likes cars. He is the Chief Brand Officer of Hearst Autos and was the editor-in-chief of Car & Driver. Alterman’s new podcast is called “Car Show! with Eddie Alterman”...
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Summer Q&A: 48% Dividend Yield, FinTech, Small Cap Energy Stocks
You've got question so we rounded up a wide range of Fools with some answers! In this summer mailbag we’re answering listener voicemails and emails about: - Whether a stock paying a 48% dividen...
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4 Tech Titans Boost Stocks
Apple, Microsoft, Alphabet, and Amazon provide a welcome lift to the market. (0:30) Andy Cross and Ron Gross discuss: - The Fed raising interest rates and GDP contracting - Apple and Amazon surpr...
3 Stocks We’re Pitching
Just because it's earnings season doesn't mean we don't still have stock pitches for your consideration! (0:22) Maria Gallagher discusses: - Meta Platforms latest results in the midst of its tran...
Big Tech Bounces Back
Microsoft and Alphabet didn't disappoint with their latest quarterly results. (0:22) Bill Mann discusses: - Microsoft having tough comps, with the cloud division shining once again - Alphabet pro...
Walmart Warns, Shopify Stumbles
Retail (physical and digital) is squarely in the spotlight. (0:22) Jason Moser discusses: - Walmart cutting guidance for the quarter and full fiscal year - The ripple effect for shares of Amazon,...
"Search is forever."
Weber's CEO gets the boot from the board of directors. (0:22) Jason Moser discusses: - Why more company CEOs are on the hot seat - Expectations heading into a big week for Big Tech earnings - Why...
Generational Tailwind for the U.S. Economy
The Federal Reserve could hike short-term interest rates to 4%, and that still might not be enough to cool inflation. Rich Lyons is the first Chief Innovation and Entrepreneurship Officer for the...
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Revisiting the IPO Boom
Editor's note: This episode was recorded before news of the Coinbase's insider trading case was made public on Friday. 2021 was a milestone year for companies going public. In 2022, the tide turn...
Snap's Ripple Effect, Healthcare Stocks, and Streaming "Coopetition"
Shares of Snap fell nearly 40% on Friday, taking bigger companies down with it. (0:30) Matt Argersinger and Jason Moser discuss: - Snap's incredible fall over the past year - How worried sharehol...
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Tesla Revs Up, Amazon Invests In Healthcare
Tesla's profits surprise Wall Street, and Amazon buys 1Life Healthcare for $3.9 billion. (0:22) Bill Mann discusses: - Tesla's margins being compressed and STILL being the envy of rival automaker...
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Netflix Review, Comic-Con Preview
Turns out Netflix did NOT lose 2 million subscribers as previously predicted. (Only 970,000) (0:22) Tim Beyers discusses: - The market's relief that 2nd-quarter results for Netflix were "less bad...
A Boring Business Beating the Market
Johnson & Johnson raises full-year guidance after delivering 3rd-quarter results. (0:22) Jason Moser discusses: - Highlights from JNJ's medical device and consumer health divisions - The spinoff ...
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ESPN+ Is Going Higher
Disney announces a (selective) price hike to one of its core streaming services. (0:22) Jason Moser discusses: - The strategy of encouraging people to sign up for a bundle of Disney services - Bo...
Housing Trends w/ David Greene (BiggerPockets Real Estate)
If you're interested in real estate then David Greene, host of the BiggerPockets Real Estate podcast, is probably a familiar voice. He weighs in on: - The current state of the housing market - Re...
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Dividends 201: The Payout Continues
There are plenty of reasons to love a stock with a high dividend, and plenty of questions for investors to ask. Matt Argersinger, Anthony Schiavone, and Ricky Mulvey continue their conversation a...
Fintech's Future, Underrated Investing Metrics
Earnings season has begun! (0:30) Emily Flippen and Jason Moser discuss: - Latest results from the Big Banks and tough comments from JPM's CEO Jamie Dimon - Pinterest shares rising on an activist...
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Microsoft Wins Netflix Ad Biz
Can a $1.9 trillion company still be a dark horse? Microsoft beats the odds and wins the Netflix ad business. (0:21) Maria Gallagher discusses: - How Microsoft being "agnostic" helped it beat Goo...
Investors Shrug Off Inflation Fears
You'd think the phrase "record inflation" would chill investors, but Wall Street seemed to shrug it off. (0:21) Bill Mann discusses: - The prospect for more acquisitions and deploying of capital ...
Former FDIC Chair on Crypto, The Fed, and Student Debt
Pepsi is not an obvious candidate if you're looking for companies with pricing power, but the latest quarter proves Pepsi's got it. (0:21) Asit Sharma discusses: - Pepsi's strong quarterly result...
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Twitter in Limbo, Amazon in the Spotlight
Elon Musk and Twitter are headed to a Delaware courtroom. (0:21) Jason Moser discusses: - How messy the current situation is for Twitter's employees and shareholders - The potential for another c...
https://fool.libsyn.com/twitter-in-limbo-amazon-in-the-spotlight
Tech Trends with Qualcomm’s CFO
Cars and cameras are getting smarter, and that trend isn’t stopping any time soon. Billions more devices are going to connect to the cloud, and that's just one trend driving tech giant Qualcomm...
Dividends 101
Warren Buffett isn’t planning on paying his shareholders a dividend, but he’s a big fan of getting a piece of his stocks’ profits. Ricky Mulvey joins The Motley Fool’s Matt Argersinger an...
Big Tech's Latest Plans, Emerging Trends To Watch
As U.S. job growth continues, the biggest tech companies plot their next moves. (0:30) Maria Gallagher and Jason Moser discuss: - June's jobs report, falling gas prices, and the shifting employme...
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GameStop's Split, Peloton's Gamble, and Crafty Investments
If you hate analogies you might want to skip this episode. (0:21) Tim Beyers discusses: - Why GameStop's 4-for-1 stock split is like a Chinese finger trap - Peloton's attempt at boosting employee...
https://fool.libsyn.com/gamestops-split-pelotons-gamble-and-crafty-investments
Microsoft's Deal Under Investigation
The UK's regulatory authority on competition has officially opened an investigation into Microsoft's deal to buy Activision Blizzard. (0:21) Bill Mann discusses: - Why Wall Street is shrugging of...
Comcast's Streaming Milestone (and 1 Hidden Winner)
Peacock isn't as big as Netflix or Disney+, but it continues to make progress shareholders should appreciate. (0:21) Jason Moser discusses: - NBCUniversal booking $1 billion in upfront ad revenue...
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Now is the Time to Focus on FI (Financial Independence)
Over the holiday weekend, we take a break from the cookouts and fireworks to focus on FI – Financial Independence – with Motley Fool contributor Brian Feroldi. (0:53) Dylan Lewis and Brian...
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Mid-Year Review, Stocks with Upside Potential
Halfway through 2022 it's time for investors to see where we've been and what to look for in the 2nd half of the year. (0:30) Ron Gross and Jason Moser discuss: - Investing headlines for the 1st ...
https://fool.libsyn.com/mid-year-review-stocks-with-upside-potential
Powell and Inflation, Shopify's Stock Split
Inflation has been the story of 2022. We zoom in on comments from central bank leaders from yesterday’s ECB Forum to see what insights we can glean. (0:14) Dylan Lewis and John Rotonti discu...
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CEO Shakeups
CEOs at Pinterest and Bed, Bath, and Beyond are heading for the exits. And that may be just the beginning. (0:31) Deidre Woollard and Tim Beyers discuss: - Where Pinterest has room to grow. - How...
“There’s Always Money in the Banana Stand!”
It’s not easy being a public company. Zendesk looks to go private, while acquisition battles continue to heat up. (:21) Deidre Woollard and Jason Moser discuss: - Stocks that could be prime ac...
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Investing in the Future of Food
Chewy gets and upgrade, while Coinbase gets a big thumbs-down from investment bankers. (:21) Asit Sharma and Maria Gallagher discuss: - Chewy’s pricing power and strong recurring revenue. - The...
Money Laundering 101
Corruption is a trillion-dollar drag for investors. So why doesn’t it get more attention? Oliver Bullough is the author of “Butler to the World: How Britain Helps the World's Worst People Lau...
5 Stay-at-Home Stocks Revisited
Jason Moser and Matt Frankel take a look at some of the companies that soared during the pandemic, and offer some takeaways from the surge in investor interest, including: - Pandemic stocks that ...
Welcome to the "Larry David Gif" Stock Market!
Wall Street pros and individual investors are sifting through lots of noise to find signals about the stock market. (0:30) Matt Argersinger and Jason Moser discuss: - The lack of clarity (at the ...
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Time to Buy Zoom Video?
Most restaurant businesses operate in a single category, but not Darden Restaurants. (0:25) Jason Moser discusses: - Olive Garden driving the bulk of revenue - A comeback by Darden's fine dining ...
E-Cigarette Ruling Hits Wall St.
The FDA is preparing to order Juul Labs to take its e-cigarettes off the market in the U.S. (0:25) Bill Mann discusses: - Shares of Altria Group, owner of a 35% stake in Juul, getting hit on the ...
Snacks vs. Cereal: Kellogg's Plan to Split
Kellogg is planning to split into three separate companies, while DocuSign's CEO is just splitting. (0:25) Bill Mann discusses: - Why DocuSign's falling stock price is probably not the reason CEO...
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What’s On Your Balance Sheet?
Upstart Holdings is a lending platform, powered by artificial intelligence. Shares are down more than 70% year-to-date. It’s down, but not out. CEO Dave Girouard joined Motley Fool CEO Tom Gard...
Investing Opportunities in Transforming Office Space
We’ve got a lot of space. And a whole lot of it is unused in office buildings, city centers, and shopping malls. We also need a lot of space for multifamily housing, data centers, and warehouse...
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Market Whiplash, Emerging Trends, and Battling Tech Giants
The Fed raises interest rates as the S&P 500 heads for its worst week since March 2020. (0:30) Ron Gross and Maria Gallagher discuss: - Stocks rallying on Wednesday afternoon only to fall on Thur...
https://fool.libsyn.com/market-whiplash-emerging-trends-and-battling-tech-giants
Shrinkflation, Balance Sheet Strength, and VR's Potential in Healthcare
"Who has pricing power?" may be a less relevant question these days. (0:25) Jason Moser discusses: - The strength of a company's balance sheet becoming more important - Increasing data that custo...
https://fool.libsyn.com/shrinkflation-balance-sheet-strength-and-vrs-potential-in-healthcare
0.75 Rate Hike Gets Thumbs-Up From Investors
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates three-quarters of a percent, the biggest hike since 1994. (0:25) Ron Gross discusses: - The positive reaction in the stock market - Prospects for much lo...
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Easy Money, Government Stimulus, Speculative Boom: Lessons from The Great Depression
Most eyes are on the Federal Reserve in advance of (we assume) another interest rate hike. (0:25) Bill Mann discusses: - What he's watching in the market - Where he's been putting his money to wo...
Bear Market Officially Arrives
The S&P 500 officially entered bear market territory. (0:25) Jason Moser discusses: - The pain investors (including us) are feeling - Why he recommends putting cash to work slowly - DocuSign's la...
Crypto Crashes, Bitcoin’s True Believers, and Web3
PJ Vogt has been following Bitcoin since it was worth $10. Maybe less. He didn’t buy in, and is more than happy to keep following the story. Vogt is the host of the new limited-series podcast �...
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Energy Investing 201: Relentless Demand, Uncertain Supply
Earth’s population continues to grow and energy needs are struggling to keep up with worldwide demand. Nick Sciple and Jim Gillies dive into the macroeconomic forces creating an energy crunch, ...
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Inflation, Retail, Housing, and Alternative Assets
Inflation hits a 40-year high. We know the effect on consumers, but what about investors? (0:30) Emily Flippen and Ron Gross discuss: - DocuSign's 25% drop - Target's bold moves - Stitch Fix cont...
How SEC's Proposed Rule Changes Could Affect Investors
SEC chairman Gary Gensler outlined rule changes to require trading firms to directly compete to execute trades from individual investors (0:25) Andy Cross discusses: - Why payment-for-order-flow ...
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Should Netflix Buy Roku?
Is Roku really preparing for a takeover bid from Netflix? (0:25) Asit Sharma discusses: - Whether acquiring Roku solves Netflix impending ad challenges - Why Roku's stock is still pricy after its...
Apple Flexing Its Balance Sheet
Target rips off the band-aid, while Apple shows off some new features. (0:25) Tim Beyers discusses: - CEO Brian Cornell taking a head-on approach to dealing with Target's inventory problems - Pre...
Stock Splits Matter
Amazon splits its stock 20-for-1 and while the pizza didn't get any bigger, there are short-term benefits to the split. (0:25) Jason Moser discusses: - Research from Bank of America showing the 1...
Flawed Models Driving Back-to-Office Plans
Do you own your models or do your models own you? That’s one of the driving questions in Roger Martin’s new book, “A New Way To Think: Your Guide To Superior Management Effectiveness.” Th...
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Weed Economics 101
Price elasticity, supply & demand curves....what better way to learn about economic fundamentals than through weed? (C'mon, isn't it more interesting when there’s an illegal market involved?) R...
Economic Hurricane? Just Keep Buying
Microsoft lowered guidance, Elon Musk has a “super bad feeling” about the economy, and Jamie Dimon warned investors that a hurricane is coming. (0:30) Jason Moser and Ron Gross discuss: - Why...
Sheryl Sandberg Leans Out
After 14 years at Chief Operating Officer at Meta Platforms Sheryl Sandberg is stepping down in the fall. (0:25) Asit Sharma discusses: - Sandberg's leadership in growing revenue and defending th...
“You better brace yourself.”
Jamie Dimon has a warning for Wall Street analysts and investors. (0:25) Jason Moser discusses: - Salesforce shares rising on strong Q1 results and increased guidance - How the Slack acquisition ...
"Top Gun: Maverick" Wins the Weekend and Strengthens Studio Businesses
It wasn't just Tom Cruise's biggest opening weekend ever, it was the biggest Memorial Day opening weekend for a U.S. movie. (0:25) Bill Mann discusses: - How "Top Gun: Maverick" is the right movi...
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Yes, Women Make Better Investors Than Men
Women have different challenges in investing, including a wage gap and longer life expectancies. We’ve got two conversations addressing some of those challenges. (1:09) Deidre Woollard talks wi...
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Energy Investing 101
While the broad stock market has been plunged, energy has proven to be a rare safe haven. Warren Buffett has increased his stake in his energy investments by billions over the past year, but this...
4 Beach Reads for Investors
Heading into Memorial Day weekend, investors got some sunshine as the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all rose for the first time in over a month. (0:30) Emily Flippen and Maria Gallagher discuss: - Why...
Metaverse Possibilities for Investors
Nvidia and Apple are two of the biggest companies investing in the metaverse, but they're making headlines today for different reasons. (0:25) Bill Mann discusses: - Nvidia's unusual stock moveme...
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3 Stocks Benefitting from China's 400 Million Millennials
As rough a year as it's been so far for stocks, there's one industry doing just fine. (0:25) Bill Mann discusses: - Why oil and gas stocks have done well in 2022 - How he expects industry giants ...
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Snap Goes Down, Takes Others With It
It's a rare day when a single $20 billion-dollar company drags much larger businesses down with it. (0:25) Tim Beyers discusses: - Snap's 40% drop and CEO Evan Spiegel's less-than-great communica...
More Dealmaking On The Way?
It’s not quite Merger Monday, but it’s close! (0:25) Jason Moser discusses: - Starbucks becoming the latest U.S. business to exit Russia - VMWare shares popping 20% on reports it will be acqu...
Real Estate Trends: Residential & Commercial
We’ve got two CEO interviews and several real estate trends for investors to watch. (1:10) Deidre Woollard interviews Nick Bailey, President and CEO of RE/MAX, one of the largest residential re...
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SPACs Revisited
Hey, what happened to all of those SPACs going public? Dylan Lewis and Bill Mann look back on the great SPAC boom, when more than $240 billion flowed into blank check companies between 2020 and 2...
Michael Lewis on Crypto, NFTs, and How to Spot Real Experts
S&P 500 and Nasdaq had their 7th straight negative week and investors (including us) are feeling the pain. (0:30) Ron Gross and Jason Moser discuss: - How history shows staying invested through d...
https://fool.libsyn.com/michael-lewis-on-crypto-nfts-and-how-to-spot-real-experts
The Lipstick Effect
What's the Lipstick Effect? So glad you asked. (0:25) Maria Gallagher discusses: - TJX defying the recent trend of retailers struggling - How TJX can potentially smooth out its results in good ec...
Retail's Inventory Problem
"We got the inventory wrong." That's basically what Target CEO Brian Cornell said about his company's latest results. (0:30) Bill Mann discusses: - Why Cornell and Walmart CEO Doug McMillon shoul...
Walmart & Home Depot vs. Inflation
Two major retailers, two different results as they battle inflation. (0:30) Asit Sharma discusses: - Walmart's unusually large stock drop in the wake of disappointing 1st-quarter results - Being ...
McDonald's Exits Russia (Who's Next?)
If you were hoping to start the week with a hostile takeover, you're in luck! (0:30) Jason Moser discusses: - JetBlue Airways going hostile in its pursuit of Spirit Airlines - McDonald's leaving ...
Money Lessons from Gandhi, Dante, and Chimpanzees
You might not think of your money as a flock of sheep, but Dr. Martha Beck does. And it makes more sense than you’d imagine. A best-selling author and life coach, Beck joins Motley Fool contrib...
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Capital Allocation: The Superpower of (Some) Public Companies
After a company pays its expenses, it has some decisions to make – pay a dividend, buy back stock, make an acquisition, or just hold on to the money. That's capital allocation, and not every co...
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The Hidden Upside for Stock Investors
"This is a once in a blue moon butt-kicking." And we've got the numbers to back it up! (0:30) Jason Moser and Maria Gallagher discuss: - Historic numbers to put the current market into perspectiv...
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Future Consolidation in Gaming
If the consumer economy is going well, why do our portfolios not reflect it? (0:20) Asit Sharma discusses: - Sonos being "underrated" as a business - Revenue growth being Sonos' key metric to wat...
Metaverse, Streaming Ads, and The Biz of Freelancing
Is Wall Street starting to take a breath before reacting to earnings reports? (0:20) Tim Beyers discusses: - Roblox shares rising despite (on the surface) a disappointing Q1 report - Developer ex...
https://fool.libsyn.com/metaverse-streaming-ads-and-the-biz-of-freelancing
Economic Indicators: China, Men's Underwear Index
Investors are taking a closer look at stocks trading below their IPO price. (0:20) Bill Mann discusses: - Why he believes that "poor uses of capital have not been punished" - Anchoring to 52-week...
https://fool.libsyn.com/economic-indicators-china-mens-underwear-index
Uber's "Seismic Shift" and Farming's Future
More companies are getting more serious about cutting spending. (0:20) Jason Moser discusses: - Uber's CEO telling employees they are cutting marketing and treating hiring like a privilege - Meta...
https://fool.libsyn.com/ubers-seismic-shift-and-farmings-future
Metaverse: Unlimited Potential, Very Real Constraints
The future of the metaverse is murky, even if its present technical challenges are clear. But there may be a few trillion reasons why investors should keep their eyes on this new frontier. Ventur...
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Diving Into Hospitality
Ready for a vacation? You’re not the only one! Deidre Woollard talks with Matt Argersinger, lead investor for Millionacres, about the state of hospitality, and the companies and REITs that stan...
Jobs, Rate Hike, Stocks on Sale
Busy week for investors as the April jobs report came two days after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates a half-percent. (0:30) Ron Gross and Jason Moser discuss: - Pitfalls and potential f...
Nasdaq Pain Continues
The Nasdaq fell 5%, continuing a rough year for investors. (0:20) Andy Cross discusses: - The short-term pain being felt by all investors, including us - Shopify's 1st-quarter results looking sim...
Starbucks Heats Up, Lyft Stalls
Ride-sharing stocks took a hit today, but don't assume they're the same. (0:20) Maria Gallagher discusses: - Uber's scale outweighing Lyft's - Prospects for Uber reaching profitability by the end...
How To Handle A Raise
A trio of earnings reports from Hilton Hotels, Expedia, and Avis Budget Group give us the chance to zoom in on the travel industry. (0:20) Asit Sharma discusses: - Key metrics for hotels, booking...
Gut Check Time for Investors
Just because it's been a rough start to 2022 doesn't mean the market is automatically going higher the rest of this year. (0:20) Jason Moser discusses: - Why right now is a gut check for every in...
Money Expert Michelle Singletary
For more than 25 years Michelle Singletary has penned the nationally syndicated column "The Color of Money". Between her column and her books, she doesn't hold back when it comes to helping peopl...
Office Hours: Valuing ETFs, Investing For Kids, and Creating Dividends
Office Hours: Valuing ETFs, Investing For Kids, and Creating Dividends You've got questions? We've got answers! John Rotonti and Robert Brokamp answer audience questions about investing in ETFs, ...
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Mega Caps Struggle, Becky Quick on Berkshire-Hathaway's Future
The biggest companies in the U.S. markets couldn't stop April being the worst month for the stock market in years. (0:30) Emily Flippen and Ron Gross discuss: - Amazon falling more than 10% after...
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We Like Big Moats And We Cannot Lie
It's one of the best advantages a business can have: a moat to keep competitors at bay. (0:21) Asit Sharma discusses: - Meta Platforms bouncing back from its recent lows - PayPal's strong 1st-qua...
Chipotle's Future is...?
To understand Alphabet's latest results it helps to look past the headlines and hand-wringing. (0:20) Jason Moser discusses: - 1st-quarter revenue growing 23% - Alphabet's board approving a $70 b...
Twitter's New Owner
Now that Elon Musk has a deal in place to take Twitter private, we have a few questions. (0:20) Bill Mann discusses: - The mediocre performance (to date) of Twitter's business - Whether Tesla sha...
Big Soda > Big Beer
Shares of Coca-Cola hit a new all-time high today, continuing a trend of steady results for big soda producers. (0:20) Jason Moser discusses: - Coke's strong 1st-quarter organic revenue growth - ...
DTC Healthcare with 23andMe CEO Anne Wojcicki
Genes aren’t always predictive, but understanding them better could dramatically improve our healthcare system. Motley Fool contributor Brian Orelli interviews Anne Wojcicki, the CEO of 23andMe...
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6 Companies, 4 Strong Balance Sheets
What separates a strong balance sheet from a weak one? Motley Fool senior analysts John Rotonti and Bill Mann discuss: - Assets, liabilities, and when more liabilities can actually be a good thin...
Tesla, Twitter, and Real Estate Trends to Watch
Comments from Fed Chief Jay Powell on Thursday sent the overall market lower. How should investors think about the impending interest rate hike in May? (0:30) Ron Gross and Jason Moser discuss: -...
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Beth Kindig on Tech Stocks
As major airline stocks pop, it's reasonable to ask what the long-term prospects are for shareholders. (0:20) Jim Gillies discusses: - American, United, and the other major U.S. carriers - The ai...
Netflix Plummets, Lululemon Plans
For the first time in over a decade, Netflix had a quarterly net-loss of subscribers and shares fell more than 35%. (0:20) Tim Beyers discusses: - The growing competition in video streaming - Sha...
The Good, Bad, and Ugly of TikTok Financial Advice
Is Wall Street starting to give companies the benefit of the doubt? (0:20) Bill Mann discusses: - Johnson & Johnson's rise despite lowering guidance - How J&J's margins are better than they appea...
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While Wall St. Was Sleeping...
The ongoing drama surrounding Elon Musk and Twitter distracted investors from relevant news involving one of the most important companies in America. (0:20) Jason Moser discusses: - His headline ...
How to Value a Company with the Discounted Cash Flow Model
Grab your notebook and get ready to dive deep. Motley Fool Senior Analyst John Rotonti discusses how investors can value a company using the discounted cash flow model. This method is the funda...
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12 Spring Cleaning Stocks
Our portfolios benefit from spring cleaning as much as our closets and yards do. (0:30) Andy Cross and Maria Gallagher discuss: - Stocks investors should consider trimming like hedges - 2 stocks ...
“Can we pour one out for the lawyers?”
Elon Musk offers to take Twitter private in an all-cash deal. (0:14) Dylan Lewis and Bill Mann break down: - The details of Musk’s offer. - How the market is pricing in the probability of this ...
Are psychedelics investable?
Earnings season is here, and JPMorgan Chase is offering some “pessimistic optimism.” (00:22) Deidre Woollard and Jason Moser discuss: - How rising interest rates may affect mortgage lenders. ...
Inflation Runs Hot
Inflation hit 8.5% in the month of March, the highest since 1981, and signs of demand destruction may be appearing in the used car market. (0:17) Yasser El-Shimy joins Asit Sharma to discuss: ...
Musk being Musky
Twitter’s board was going to look a little different. Not so much anymore. (0:22) Tim Beyers joins Deidre Woollard to discuss: - The potential reasons why Elon Musk is jumping off Twitter’s b...
Investing Lessons from The Bond King
Beating a market for decades isn’t easy. Mary Childs, author of “The Bond King: How One Man Made a Market, Built an Empire, and Lost It All” joins Ricky Mulvey to talk about PIMCO founder B...
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Guide to Financial Statements (2 of 2)
Motley Fool Senior Analyst John Rotonti continues his discussion on the most important financial statements, focusing on the cash flow statement and what it reveals to investors. In part two of t...
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Sports Business, Virtual Currency, Buffett’s Latest Buy
The topic of inflation has focused on the Federal Reserve’s response, but how are companies responding? (0:30) Emily Flippen and Maria Gallagher analyze Walmart’s aggressive push to hire more...
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Unsexy Stocks, Rewarding Returns
Let's face it, some businesses just have that "Ick Factor" because they do the jobs most people don't want to do. (00:20) Jim Mueller discusses: - Whether people going back to offices could be a ...
Bull vs. Bear: Best Buy
(00:22) Acquisition battles are heating up as travel season kicks off. Asit Sharma joins Deidre Woollard to discuss: - JetBlue’s competition with Spirit to buy Frontier Airlines. - Amazon’s p...
6 Great Books for Investors
April is Financial Literacy Month and we've got some recommendations to make you a smarter investor! (00:20) Anand Chokkavelu mentions a couple of popular titles investors may want to skip, befor...
Leaders Gonna Lead
One thing we like to focus on is the people running the businesses we own shares of. (00:20) Jim Gillies discusses: - Howard Schultz suspending Starbucks' stock buyback plan on his 1st day as int...
Russia, China, and Global Energy Markets
Sanctions go on a whole lot easier than they come off. Daniel Yergin is the Vice Chairman of S&P Global and the author of “The New Map: Energy, Climate, and the Clash of Nations". He’s been s...
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Guide to Financial Statements (1 of 2)
Motley Fool Senior Analyst John Rotonti walks you through the most important financial statements through the sale of a burrito. (Yes, really.) In part one of this two part series on financial...
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David Gardner on Intriguing Stocks and the Fool Foundation
The U.S. economy added 1.7 million jobs in the 1st quarter of 2022. Meanwhile, the stock market gave investors a negative quarter for the first time in two years. (0:30) Emily Flippen and Tim Bey...
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"You are the baker of your own cake."
For the 1st time in two years, investors experience a negative return in the Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq. But don't worry, you got this! (00:20) Asit Sharma discusses: - Amazon renewing its deal with...
A CEO's Dire Forecast
Having led Restoration Hardware since 2014, Gary Friedman is an experienced CEO. But on his company's latest earnings call Friedman says he's never been more uncertain about the future. (00:20) B...
Real Estate Trends We're Watching
Real Estate Trends We're Watching FedEx CEO Fred Smith may not fit the traditional definition of "Visionary CEO" that we've come to accept, but he saw an industry where none previously existed. (...
Ignore "The Slap", Here's How Last Night Changed the Business of Streaming
Will Smith slapped Chris Rock onstage at the Academy Awards. That single moment overshadowed everything else during the event, including how a single award altered the landscape for streaming vid...
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A Language Guide for Financial Stocks
Looking to brush up your language skills when it comes to financial stocks? Motley Fool senior analyst Jason Moser and Matthew Frankel dive deep into the metrics they use to judge financial compa...
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Hollywood Rivalries and Business Tips from the Oscars
Before the 94th Academy Awards on Sunday, we're taking a closer look at the battle between streaming services and some of the bitter rivalries in entertainment history. Chris Hill is joined by ...
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Improving Market, Attractive Stocks
The S&P 500 rose for the 2nd week in a row, giving investors more reasons for optimism. Are we the only ones who believe the narrative for investors is shifting away from fear and towards increas...
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3 Stocks We Just Bought
If you think Chairman Powell and some of the Federal Reserve governors are sounding more hawkish, you're not alone. (00:18) John Rotonti discusses: - Why investors should expect more interest rat...
Adobe's No-Win Situation
Offering guidance to Wall Street analysts can be a tricky proposition. There are downsides to being either too vague or too specific. (00:22) Tim Beyers discusses: - Adobe's 1st-quarter results a...
Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?
If you want to soothe supply chain woes, try cutting out the middleman. Nike’s direct-to-consumer sales now make up more than 40% of the company’s revenue. (00:18) Auri Hughes joins Asit Sha...
Price Matters
After six years Warren Buffett finally pulled the trigger. Berkshire-Hathaway is buying insurance company Alleghany for $11.6 billion. (0:20) Jason Moser analyzes: - The reaction from investors -...
The Inside Story of Instagram
Few people know Instagram better than Bloomberg News tech reporter Sarah Frier. Author of the award-winning book No Filter: The Inside Story of Instagram, she talked with Ricky Mulvey about: - Ho...
How to Evaluate Company Leadership
You probably can’t meet with the CEO of a company on your watch list, but you have some tools to evaluate them. Motley Fool Senior Analyst John Rotonti talks with fellow analysts Auri Hughes an...
0.25% Increase? No Problem!
For the first time since 2018 the Federal Reserve raised interest rates. Not only did everyone survive, but investors actually seemed to embrace the first of what will probably be several rate hi...
Russia/China: What's Next?
Russia's stock market was supposed to open this week. Even if you don't own Russian stocks directly, you may own them through global funds or ETFs. (0:20) Bill Mann discusses: - How Russia's ma...
Meet Starbucks' New Boss (Same As The Old Boss)
Kevin Johnson surprises almost everyone by announcing his retirement, with Howard Schultz returning (again) to run Starbucks. (0:20) Jason Moser discusses: - The company's board of directors taki...
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Chinese Stocks? Not Now.
The SEC is threatening to delist several U.S.-listed ADRs of Chinese companies. What does this mean for American investors? (0:20) Bill Mann discusses: - Why China's government is happy with the ...
How to Be Less Emotional About Stocks
It's nice (among other things) to see that even investing legends like Warren Buffett face skepticism from shareholders. (0:20) Jason Moser discusses: - A Berkshire-Hathaway shareholder proposal ...
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Understanding the Oligarchs
Best-selling author Ben Mezrich has captured the attention of millions of readers with his true-life books about Facebook ("The Accidental Billionaires") and Las Vegas ("Bringing Down The House")...
Financial Metrics that Actually Drive Profits
A company's financials are more than just a set of numbers. They can tell a story that helps us understand the core of a business and where its growth opportunity lies. John Rotonti talks with fe...
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Amazon's Big Split, The Future of Work
Last month is was Alphabet. This week Amazon became the latest mega-cap company to announce a 20-for-1 stock split. (0:45) Ron Gross and Jason Moser discuss how Amazon, without changing their und...
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"It's almost everything for the Russian economy."
That's how Bill Mann describes the importance of the oil & gas industry in Russia. (0:20) As we take stock of where we are at this moment, Bill discusses: - Ripple effects for European countries ...
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Apple Sends a Message
The hour-long event gave Apple the chance to highlight multiple upgrades to their devices, but some were more noteworthy than others. (0:20) Tim Beyers discusses: - How the new iPhone SE indicate...
Investing Lessons from 20 Years of Stock Advisor
On this day in 2002, The Motley Fool launched its first subscription service: Stock Advisor. To celebrate we're not breaking out champagne and cake. Instead, we've gathered three members from our...
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How To Write an Investment Thesis
Before you buy that stock, have you thought about why you're buying it? It can help (in part, for future reference) to go through the process of writing out your investment thesis. (0:25) Jason M...
The Bull Case for Bitcoin
Motley Fool co-founder and CEO Tom Gardner interviews Michael Saylor, CEO of MicroStrategy, an enterprise software and business intelligence company. Saylor has put billions of his company’s mo...
Where Do Stock Ideas Come From?
Buying any stock starts with an idea, but where do you find them? Consider this a starting spot for investors. John Rotonti talks with fellow Motley Fool analysts Auri Hughes and Yasser El-Shimy ...
Disney+, Jobs, and Big Tech's Return to Office
Nearly 700,000 jobs were added to the U.S. economy in February. The biggest gains were in the leisure and hospitality industries. Apple, Alphabet, and other Silicon Valley companies announced pla...
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Buffett’s Next Acquisition?
“We’re not stock pickers, we’re business pickers.” Warren Buffett’s most recent letter reminded investors of the discipline he and his investing team at Berkshire-Hathaway apply to thei...
Allocation Strategies for a Down Market
Between President Biden's State of the Union address and Fed Chair Jay Powell testifying before the U.S. House Committee on Financial Services, there are multiple investing-related stories coming...
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Which Pandemic Stocks Are Holding Up?
The latest results from Zoom Video seem like as good a reason as any to check in on the state of "pandemic stocks". As we've witnessed repeatedly throughout investing history, some businesses are...
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Russia: Explaining Sanctions and SWIFT
The fallout from Russia's invasion of Ukraine has investors asking a lot of questions. And while some in the financial media are eager to draw quick and hard conclusions, there are still a lot of...
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The Dropout: Fraud in Silicon Valley
Based on the hit podcast of the same name, "The Dropout" is a new mini-series starting March 3rd on Hulu. Rebecca Jarvis, chief business correspondent at ABC News and host of the podcast, discuss...
Good Businesses in Bad Times
If you want to do well as an investor, you have to get comfortable with the idea of holding great companies through difficult times. (Like the one we're in right now. Motley Fool senior analysts ...
Why We Never Try To Time The Market
A sudden upswing for stocks late in the week is only the latest reminder of why it's a bad idea to try and time the market. (0:40) Jason Moser and Ron Gross share data that proves staying in the ...
The Latest Correction
With the S&P 500 officially in "correction territory" it's worth remembering that these happen more often than we remember. Timing the market is nearly impossible, which is one more reason we pla...
Acquisition Mindset
2022 is gearing up to be a record year for acquisitions. Unfortunately, some of them don't work out for a variety of reasons. How should investors think when a company they own buys another busin...
Watching Business Evolution in Real Time
Ford Motor CEO Jim Farley is attempting to grow the electric vehicle part of his company while not alienating any stakeholders, especially employees. (0:20) John Rotonti discusses: - Farley's pla...
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Volatility = Price of Admission
The recent ups and downs (and more downs) of the stock market have rattled some investors, so we called on a friend to help put this volatility in context. Senior analyst Maria Gallagher talks wi...
Making Sense of Stock Drops
History doesn’t repeat, but it often rhymes. We're going back in time to make sense of past “stock drops” and pull out the lessons that investors can use today, including: - What to look fo...
Finding Long-Term Winners in a Rough Market
After another rough week it's worth remembering that great businesses thrive in volatile markets. So how can investors separate companies at risk from stocks that are experiencing a momentary dro...
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"This is why we can't have nice things!"
(0:20) Maria Gallagher discusses: - Nvidia wrapping up the fiscal year with strong results across the board - DoorDash increasing orders as well as the amount of money spent per order - Surprisin...
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Consumer Spending, E-Commerce, and the Business of Lodging
(0:20) Bill Mann discusses: - Retail sales growing nearly 4% in January - Shopify's strong growth in 2021 being followed by slightly less growth in 2022 - Why shares of Shopify will never look ch...
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Intel's $5 Billion Bet
(0:20) Buying Tower Semiconductor for more than $5 billion in cash is only part of Intel's plan to manufacture chips. John Rotonti analyzes Intel's acquisition and what executives at Taiwan Semic...
Bull vs. Bear: American Express
(0:20) Companies spent millions of dollars on Super Bowl ads, so how did they do? Jason Moser discusses the hits and misses from Salesforce, Meta Platforms, Hologic, Squarespace and more, as well...
Designing A More Engaged Work Life
The principles of design can improve your life at work. Really. Dave Evans is a lecturer at Stanford University’s design program and the co-author of “Designing Your New Work Life.” Before ...
The Business Side of Super Bowl 56
Want to sound even smarter before, during, and after the big game? Then listen in as Dylan Lewis explores the big-money implications of the Super Bowl, including: - How broadcasters and streaming...
Who's Got Pricing Power?
Warren Buffett called it the "single-most important decision in evaluating a business". If a business can raise prices without losing customers, it tends to be rewarding for shareholders. It also...
1 Business, SO MANY Opinions!
(:20) Disneyland may be "The Happiest Place On Earth" but The Walt Disney Company is the subject of the widest range of differing opinions in some time. Despite strong 1st-quarter results, Wall S...
Chipotle's Pricing Power is Real
(1:00) Three months ago Chipotle's CFO made a bold proclamation regarding the company's pricing power. Chipotle's 4th-quarter results prove he was correct. But how much more can the company raise...
Is Peloton the Next Chipotle? (No, seriously)
In one announcement Peloton announced layoffs, cut its investment in a new factory, and replaced its CEO. Are these the moves of a company preparing itself to be sold or retooling for the long ha...
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Why We're Not Sweating the Fed's Next Move
Is someone going to buy Peloton? And if so, will it be Apple, Amazon, Nike, or a player to be named later? Jason Moser shares why Nike's track record of success make it the more logical candidate...
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Diving Into 5G
Greater speeds. More capacity. Jason Moser and Matthew Frankel, CFP, discuss the wide ranging implications of 5G technology, and how investors should think about the rollout. Because it’s not j...
Investing When You’re Down
Some of your stocks getting stung? Ours too. Tim Beyers and Robert "Bro" Brokamp offer some mindset help and historical perspective on this Saturday classroom. They discuss how you can be opportu...
“This is why we invest the way we do.”
The last few weeks have been particularly head-spinning for investors. We've seen stocks setting records (both good and bad) as volatility seems like it's becoming the norm. It's sometimes diffic...
2 Companies Testing Investors' Patience
This is one of those times when almost no company is going to get the benefit of the doubt from Wall Street and investors in general. Meta Platforms and Spotify are two timely examples. Meta Plat...
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Investing in Great Leadership
Sundar Pichai (Alphabet), Dan Schulman (PayPal), and Kevin Johnson (Starbucks) have been running their respective companies for years, giving investors a track record by which to judge them. Whil...
Bellwether Stocks, Managing Your Investment Risk, Alphabet Preview
UPS is the largest delivery company in the world. It's also frequently mentioned as a "bellwether stock". Bill Mann analyzes the recent strength in their business, why he thinks it's already pric...
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Understanding Subscription Businesses, Value Investing's Bad Rap
There are a lot of reasons we love to invest in subscription businesses and high on that list is the recurring revenue model. The Wall Street Journal reports that streaming-video services are los...
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The Power of Regret, with Dan Pink
"No Regrets" is a popular tattoo but a bad mindset. In his new book “The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward", best-selling author Dan Pink shares how we can apply the feelin...
Understanding Your Investing Behavior, with Tom Gardner and Morgan Housel
Most investors are not as smart as they thought they were a year ago. Fortunately, they're also not as dumb as they feel today. Morgan Housel, author of the international best-selling book “The...
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Big Tech's Big Returns, Sports Business in the Spotlight
Apple posts record revenue. Microsoft makes its intentions clear with respect to its gaming division. Visa and American Express rise on strong results. Tesla tells Wall Street not to expect any n...
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Betting on the Winter Olympics, Exploring Global FinTech
Viewership on Peacock is not as high as Comcast would like, so they're doubling their investment in 2022. Maria Gallagher analyzes the streaming landscape and the role the Winter Olympics plays i...
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"The healthiest business on the U.S. stock market"
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella talked about his company doubling down on gaming, which should give gamers and investors pause. Tim Beyers analyzes not only the impressive 2nd-quarter results but the...
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4 Ways to Manage Risk
Will the consumer spending American Express saw in the 4th quarter translate to other companies like Visa and Mastercard? Why will it take Johnson & Johnson two full years to split its company? B...
Being a Net Buyer of Stocks, Investing in China's Middle Class
It's never easy to see your stocks go down, especially when the overall market starts the way it has this year. Jason Moser discusses the importance (and psychological challenge) of being a net b...
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Diving Into Crypto
In the complex world of crypto, how do you separate the junk from the value? Motley Fool cryptocurrency expert Bernd Schmid joins producer Ricky Mulvey to discuss what long-term investors should ...
The Fundamentals of Financial Data, with Tom Gardner and Ayal Cusner
Understanding the math can help you weather the storm as a stock investor. Ayal Cusner, Investing AI & Automation lead at The Motley Fool, joins CEO and co-founder Tom Gardner to talk about the d...
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Streaming Wars Heat Up and 1 Stock That Could Define the Next Decade
Netflix shares fall more than 20% as increasing competition from Disney, Apple, and HBO Max (among others) cut into subscriber growth. Peloton's stock fell 25% on Thursday on reports of halted pr...
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The Art of Pricing Power
Both Amazon and Costco are expected to increase their membership fees this year. Will they surprise customers (and investors) by increasing their fees by more than they have in the past? Maria Ga...
Alphabet's Discipline, 5G's Potential
Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard wasn't just a shot at Meta Platforms. Shares of Sony continue to fall in the wake of Microsoft's move, causing some to question the future of Sony's...
Microsoft Buys Activision Blizzard and Takes Aim at Meta Platforms
With its biggest acquisition ever, Microsoft buys Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion. Jason Moser analyzes why the move signals a direct shot at Meta Platforms and why Microsoft shareholders s...
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Factory to Your Front Door: Inside the Global Supply Chain
At some point in their journey, 90% of the world's goods travel by ship. Ordering something on Amazon may be simple, but getting to your front door is anything but. It's a topic that Christopher ...
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How to Start a Financial Plan, with Tom Gardner and Amanda Kish
While many wouldn’t go on vacation without a plan, that’s exactly how most people begin their investing journey. Amanda Kish, Financial Planner Specialist, joins Motley Fool co-founder Tom Ga...
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Big Banks, Big Opportunities, and What Did The Fed Chief Say?
Earnings season kicks off with the latest results from JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, and Citigroup. Take-Two Interactive buys Zynga for $12.7 billion. Elastic's CEO moves to the CTO role. Virgin G...
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"This is the most important company on planet Earth."
Taiwan Semiconductor posted record profits in the 4th quarter, but that's not why John Rotonti believes the company is so important. He analyzes their commitment to invest more than $40 billion t...
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Inflation, Pizza Excellence, and an Overlooked IPO
Inflation's record rise (highest in 40 years!) gets a shrug from investors. Chinese ride-hailing company Didi Global gets ready to be listed in Hong Kong. Bill Mann analyzes those stories and dis...
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Intel's Smart Hire, Importance of Earnings Guidance, and 5 Tips for Increasing Your Wealth
Intel hires away Micron Technology's CFO as it preps to raise capital this year. Rivian Automotive's COO retires. Tim Beyers analyzes those stories, the latest on Juniper Networks, and shares why...
Grand Theft Auto Comes to Farmville, The Hidden Costs of Trading
Take-Two Interactive is buying Zynga in a cash-and-stock deal worth $12.7 billion. Shares of Lululemon fall as the retailer lowers expectations for its next quarterly report. Asit Sharma analyzes...
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Behind the Scenes at CNBC with Becky Quick
Having her family move around to different states wasn't fun for Becky Quick when she was a kid, but it made transitions later in life less frightening. She shares how she started working at her ...
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Why and How to Invest, with Tom and David Gardner
There's no substitute for being invested with skin in the game in the world at large. In this weekend conversation, Co-founders of The Motley Fool Tom and David Gardner explain why. In this discu...
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NY Times Buying The Athletic, Big Beverage Partnership, and Potential IPOs
The New York Times is reportedly buying The Athletic for $550 million. Rivian Automotive shares fall in the wake of Amazon's new partnership with automaker Stellantis. Bill Mann analyzes those st...
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The Future of Food, EVs in the Spotlight, and 3 Trends To Watch in 2022
KFC launches a Beyond Meat version of its fried chicken in 4,000 restaurants across America. Nikola shares rise on an announced deal to sell 10 trucks (with the possibility of 90 more) to a logis...
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Introducing the new Motley Fool Money
Now entering its 14th year, Motley Fool Money is going daily on January 5th. Here’s a sneak preview of what to expect! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Inflation, Retail, Restaurants, and 401K Insights
The US inflation rate rises to a 39-year high. Pet supply retailer Chewy tumbles on earnings. Costco rises on big 1st-quarter results. CVS hits an all-time high after its investor day presentatio...
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CEO Shakeups, Fowl Earnings, and Hot Holiday Toys
The unemployment rate falls but job growth disappoints. Salesforce reports better-than-expected profits and promotes Bret Taylor to co-CEO. Square changes its name to Block. Jack Dorsey steps dow...
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Stocks for Thanksgiving and the Power of Habit
It's our Thanksgiving Special! Host Chris Hill and Motley Fool analysts Ron Gross and Jason Moser explain why they're thankful for The Trade Desk, Costco, Home Depot, and Lowe's. We discuss why i...
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New Highs, “Oscar Buzz” Movies, and a Sweet IPO
Target and Walmart report big earnings but shares slip on margin concerns. Sweetgreen surges 85% on the salad restaurant’s first day of trading. And Intuit, Nvidia, Home Depot, and Lowe’s all...
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Inflation and Investing
Consumer prices rise by more than 6% in October, the biggest increase in inflation in more than 30 years. Johnson & Johnson announces plans to split into two companies. Rivian Automotive records ...
Strong Jobs Report, Travel Stocks, Metaverse 101
The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all hit new highs after October’s robust jobs report sent the unemployment rate down to 4.6%. Booking Holdings hits a new high as Airbnb posts record revenue. Pelot...
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Microsoft’s Ascension, Facebook’s Metamorphosis
Microsoft becomes the world’s most valuable company. Amazon and Apple deal with supply chain issues. Alphabet rises on (what else?) strong ad sales. Visa gets a visit from the U.S. Department o...
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Google’s Pivot, Tesla’s Record, Netflix’s New High
Google lowers service fees in its app store. Snap plummets on 3rd-quarter results and a warning. Tesla reports record profits. Netflix hits a new all-time high. Chipotle serves up strong sales. A...
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September Retail, Big Banks, Consumer Tech Events
What do surprisingly good retail sales in September indicate for holiday shopping? Will Google’s new Pixel phone be a hit? Which major retailer could be the next to drop tobacco products? Are w...
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Big Macro, Earnings Season Previews
What does the disappointing September jobs report mean for investors? Which two stocks need a win this earnings season? What trends should investors be watching? Why are Roku and Zoom Video sudde...
“Generation Gamble” and the Rise of the Machines
September ends up being the worst month of the year for investors. Merck shares pop on encouraging results from its Covid-19 pill study. Alphabet and General Motors move one step closer to gettin...
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New Stock Highs, Supply Chain Woes, and Big Tech Insights
Costco ends the fiscal year on a strong note. Nike struggles with global supply chain issues. Adobe posts record revenue. FedEx cuts full-year guidance. Stitch Fix surprises with a quarterly prof...
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Apple’s Latest, Hot IPOs, and the Future of AI
Apple unveils new iPhones and iPads. Intuit buys MailChimp for $12B in cash and stock. Amazon gets ready to sell Amazon-branded TVs. Coffee retailer Dutch Bros rises 60% on its IPO. Walmart and F...
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High Fashion, Hard Seltzer, and the Business of Football
Lululemon shares hit an all-time high on earnings. Dave & Buster’s delivers a surprise. Boston Beer falls on sluggish seltzer sales. And fintech company Affirm soars on strong revenue growth an...
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Fall 2021: Investing Preview
The S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow Jones Industrial Average have each risen more than 15% so far this year. How should investors feel about the rest of 2021? Which stocks should be on a short leash? Wh...
Apple’s Concession, Peloton’s Stumble, and Real Estate’s Future
Apple loosens its rules for app developers. Peloton stumbles on slowing growth. Best Buy and Williams-Sonoma report big earnings. And Dick’s Sporting Goods hits a new high. Motley Fool analysts...
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Buy, Sell, or Hold?
Will Amazon’s department stores be a hit with shoppers? Who is the next CEO to announce retirement? What’s the next big trend in alcohol sales? Maria Gallagher and Jason Moser tackle those qu...
Disney, Airbnb, and The Scout Mindset
Disney’s blowout 3rd quarter is fueled by growth in Disney+ subscribers. Airbnb predicts record revenue on the horizon. Unity Software’s 2nd-quarter report calms shareholder concerns. Boston...
Hot Jobs, Square Deals, and Hot IPOs
The stock market hits a record high on a stronger-than-expected jobs report. Square buys Australian fintech company AfterPay for $29 billion in stock. Etsy tumbles on earnings. And Weber Grill ma...
Earnings: Big Tech Surprises and Disappointments
Amazon has its worst day in over a year after missing expectations. Alphabet hits a new high and announces a $50 billion buyback plan. Apple and Microsoft dip despite reporting huge profits. And ...
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Restaurant Record Highs and The Cult of We
Domino’s delivers. Chipotle serves up big earnings. Snap surprises. Netflix slips. Crocs kicks it up a notch. Zoom Video buys Five9. Johnson & Johnson rises. And Boston Beer fizzles. Motley Foo...
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Big Banks, Taco Czars, and Seeing Success
Prices rise as inflation concerns grow. Bank of America, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, and Wells Fargo report earnings. Delta reports its first profit since 2019. And McCormick hires a taco czar. Motl...
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Streaming Wars, Curious Acquisitions
Google is sued over its app store. Wells Fargo cuts its personal lines of credit. The Chinese government slows down ride-hailing app Didi. Stamps.com gets taken private. Levi Strauss expands its ...
2nd-Half Preview, Summer Reading for Investors
Rising more than 14% the S&P 500 had its 2nd-best start to the year this century! But meme stocks and inflation also became headline stories for investors. Emily Flippen and Jason Moser look back...
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Bezos, Musk, and the Race for Space
Nike just does it. Google delays removing cookies. Visa makes a big buy. Peloton ventures into wearables. Accenture surges on earnings. And FedEx stumbles. Motley Fool analysts Andy Cross, Emily ...
Software Eating The World, Healthcare Stocks to Watch
Adobe hits an all-time high on earnings. Kroger raises guidance and announces a $1B stock buyback. The Honest Company issues its first report as a public company. Homebuilder Lennar posts strong ...
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Investors vs. Inflation
Despite increased fears about inflation the S&P 500 hits a new all-time high. Chewy, RH, and Marvell Technology all post better 1st-quarter results than Wall Street was expecting. Dave & Buster�...
AMC’s Drama and the Future of Restaurants
AMC Entertainment takes investors on a wild ride. DocuSign, Five Below, Lululemon, and Zoom Video report strong earnings. Twitter launches a subscription service. Etsy makes a big buy. And enterp...
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Amazon’s Entertaining Buy, Tesla’s Ford-Tough Competition
Amazon buys MGM Studios. Costco slips a bit despite strong earnings. Salesforce rises. And Dick’s Sporting Goods swings higher thanks to strength in its golf business. Motley Fool analysts Ron ...
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Big Retail, Big Deals, and 1 Big IPO
Target and Walmart rise on strong sales growth. Home Depot and Lowe’s slide. Bitcoin tumbles during a volatile week. AT&T’s WarnerMedia merges with Discovery to make a new entertainment jugge...
Amazon Unbound
Disney+ subscriber growth falls short of Wall Street’s expectations. Marriott International and Airbnb find room for improvement. Roblox pops on strong revenue. DoorDash shares rev 20% on upbea...
Peloton, PayPal, and Investing in Real Estate
Peloton shares fall and its CEO apologizes for not recalling treadmills sooner. Activision Blizzard, Cloudflare, PayPal, and Square deliver stronger results than their stock movements indicate. B...
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Big Tech, Huge Earnings
Alphabet, Amazon, and Apple report record earnings. Microsoft reports its biggest revenue growth in three years. Shopify rises on a strong quarter. Shares of Crocs, Facebook, and Waste Management...
Netflix Earnings and Oscars Preview
Netflix slides on slowing growth. Boston Beer, Chipotle, and Intuitive Surgical serve up big earnings. MarketAxess slips. Johnson & Johnson reports surprising results but continues to deal with v...
Microsoft’s Big Deal and Coinbase’s Big Debut
Microsoft buys Nuance Communications in a $16 billion deal. Coinbase makes an $86 billion Wall Street debut. FDA hits the pause button on Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine. Katrina Lake step...
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Are You $avvy?
The stock market hits a new high. JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon expresses bullishness about the economic recovery and concern about the future. Constellation Brands serves up strong growth. Amaz...
Spring Cleaning for Investors
Do you have stocks that need to be cleaned out of your portfolio? What about trimming the gains of your high-fliers? Does any stock in your portfolio spark joy in a way that would make Marie Kond...
GameStop, Adobe, and Domino’s CEO Ritch Allison
GameStop’s volatility continues in the wake of earnings. Adobe has a strong start to the fiscal year. Restoration Hardware hits an all-time high. Laser equipment maker Coherent settles on a su...
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The New Retirement Savings Time Bomb
FedEx rises on a strong holiday quarter. Nike stumbles on earnings. Williams-Sonoma surges on strong stay-at-home sales. Laser technology company Coherent rises on competing buyout offers. Five B...
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Roblox’s Debut and the Future of Gene Editing
Ulta Beauty’s CEO steps down. Docusign and JD.com decline on earnings. Bumble bounces higher. Poshmark misses the mark. Roblox has a big debut. And Dick’s Sporting Goods and Funko deliver on ...
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Tech Sell-Off, Square Deals, and Power Moms
The Trade Desk, Magnite, and other ad-tech companies tumble after Google announces some big changes. Costco and Target fall on earnings. Zoom Video reports a big jump in revenue but the stock tum...
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Market Volatility, Airbnb, and Dan Ariely
The stock market falls as interest rates rise. Airbnb reports a big loss but shares rise on stronger than expected revenue. Home Depot, Lowe’s, and Square slip on growth concerns. Etsy rises on...
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Retail, Tech Earnings, and Berkshire’s Surprising Buys
Walmart shares slip on earnings. The Trade Desk surges on record revenue. Roku rises on an unexpected profit. Fastly falls on growth concerns. Shopify slips. CVS Health treads water. Berkshire-Ha...
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Disney’s New High, Bumble’s IPO, and Motley Fool co-founder David Gardner
Disney hits an all-time high as Disney+ reports 95 million subscribers. Dating app Bumble surges 70% in its Wall Street debut. Twitter and Zillow surge on earnings. Affirm Holdings and Cloudflare...
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End of an Era
Jeff Bezos announces he’s stepping down as CEO, with Andy Jassy (the head of AWS) named to take over. Amazon also reports a $125 billion quarter. Activision Blizzard, Alphabet, PayPal, and Pint...
$5.5M for One Ad?
Super Bowl ad time are the most expensive you’ll find on television. So after companies spend the money, what’s the best advertising strategy to use with your time? Jeanine Poggi, senior edit...
As GameStop Turns
Investors react to the escalating drama with Redditt, speculators, and GameStop. Johnson & Johnson reports Phase 3 trial results from its one-shot vaccine. Apple reports record-breaking revenue. ...
Dan Heath on the Economic Upside of “Moments”
Creating a powerful experience for customers can deliver economic upside for businesses. Dan Heath, co-author of the best-selling book The Power of Moments: Why Certain Experiences Have Extraordi...
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The Power of Netflix
Netflix hits an all-time high on strong subscriber growth. Bank of America, IBM, Intuitive Surgical, and Procter & Gamble slip on earnings. Intel stays flat despite surprising PC sales. Lumentum ...
Hot IPOs, Big Banks, and Twilio CEO Jeff Lawson
JPMorgan Chase reports big earnings. Citigroup surprises. Wells Fargo disappoints. Online clothing reseller Poshmark and fintech company Affirm have big Wall Street debuts. Petco rises on its IPO...
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Adam Grant on Finding Leaders Outside Their Comfort Zone
Does having deep expertise automatically ensure a leader will be great? Adam Grant, author of The New York Times bestseller Originals: How Non-Conformists Move the World, explains how the ability...
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Wall Street Reacts, CES Preview
The business world reacts to the insurrection at the United States Capitol Building. Bezos, Buffet, and Dimon pull the plug on health venture Haven. Teledyne Technologies and FLIR Systems team up...
Quarterly Conference Calls: Morning vs. Afternoon
When a company in your portfolio holds a conference call with analysts, is the call in the morning or afternoon? As best-selling author Dan Pink writes in his book When: The Scientific Secrets of...
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2021 Preview
Why should investors be watching 5G, financials, healthcare, and industrials in 2021? Why do Cloudflare and Docusign have big upside potential? Will Berkshire Hathaway, Etsy, and NBC’s Peacock ...
Dave Barry’s Tip for Writing Humor
Dave Barry is the rare humor writer who has also been awarded a Pulitzer Prize for Commentary. For anyone looking to inject some humor in their writing, Dave has some simple advice to follow. ...
2 Cutting-Edge Companies in 2020
In 2020, Zoom Video grew from 10 million daily meeting participants to 300 million daily meeting participants. How has Zoom managed to scale? How will Zoom maintain its culture? What’s it like ...
The Case for Giving Your Kid Cash
Are digital payments on the rise? Yes. But if you’re looking to teach your kid about money, best-selling author Beth Kobliner shares why handing them cash can help make the lessons stick. Learn...
2020 in Review: Best CEOs, Surprising Stocks, and Dumbest Investments
Teladoc and Livongo join forces in a mega-merger. Airbnb, DoorDash, and Snowflake headline a red-hot IPO market. Jose Andres and Jack Dorsey set a high bar for benevolence. Medtronic shares its d...
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“When” is a Dangerous Word
With the market on track to finish up for 2020, some investors are already asking when the next downturn will come. Howard Marks, co-founder of Oaktree Capital, explains why “when” is a word ...
Disney’s Latest Magic and Year-End Financial Tips
Disney shares surge on big news from Disney Plus. DoorDash delivers a big IPO. Airbnb delivers an even bigger IPO. Starbucks hits an all-time high. And Chipotle serves up clothing! Motley Fool an...
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Get Rid of the Penny
A single penny costs more than two cents to make, which means the U.S. government loses roughly $90 million a year on its production. Stephen Dubner, co-author of the bestselling "Freakonomics" b...
Big Buys, New Highs, and Hot Holiday Toys
Wall Street shrugs off disappointing jobs numbers. Salesforce buys Slack and squares off against Microsoft. Docusign beats on the top and bottom lines. Crowdstrike, Five Below, and Zscaler all hi...
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Motivation is a Skill
Motivation is important for a number of reasons, but how and why it works can be misunderstood. In his best-selling book Smarter, Faster, Better: The Secrets of Being Productive in Life and Busin...
Giving Thanks For Stocks
It’s our Thanksgiving Special! Host Chris Hill and Motley Fool analysts Ron Gross and Jason Moser explain why they’re thankful for Cerence, Nike, and PayPal. We discuss why investors might wa...
A Gem for Thanksgiving
Looking for a movie to fit the Thanksgiving season? Nell Minow, corporate governance expert and film critic, shares why the often-overlooked Thanksgiving movie “What’s Cooking?” is worth fi...
Retail Surprises and the Future of Video Games
Walmart delivers big online sales. Target and Williams-Sonoma hit all-time highs. Home Depot and Lowe’s fall on earnings. Amazon gets into the pharmacy business. And Radio Shack returns! Motley...
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Pixar & Disney: Spanning the Range
Disney dominates the film industry, but within the company itself the studios are a smaller fish in a big pond. How much pressure is there for the animated films to generate revenue beyond the bo...
A Vaccine Boost
Pfizer announces encouraging results from its COVID-19 vaccine. Disney gives investors 73 million reasons for optimism. Beyond Meat reports a surprising loss. Lyft reports a surprising increase i...
Is Bitcoin Money?
Investors keep asking if bitcoin is a good investment, but is the digital currency actually, y’know…..money? Charlie Wheelan, author of the best-selling “Naked” series of books (e.g, Nake...
Election Drama and New All-Time Highs
Investors react to the election. Uber reports a big loss but scores a big win at the ballot box. The Trade Desk soars on earnings. CVS Health names a new CEO. Match Group and MercadoLibre hit all...
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Theranos & the Power of a Good Story
Theranos promised the world a breakthrough in blood-testing technology, until everything came crashing down in early 2018. Alex Gibney, director of the award-winning documentary The Inventor: Out...
Earnings and Elections
Alphabet surges on strong earnings. Microsoft reports higher profits but disappoints with guidance. Amazon reports record quarterly sales. Facebook falls on concerns over a decline in U.S. and Ca...
Chocolate Secrets from Inside Mars
Mars makes some of the most popular chocolate candies in the world. It’s dedication for secrecy rivals Willy Wonka. Joelle Glen Brenner, author of the book The Emperors of Chocolate: Inside th...
Netflix, Tesla, and the State of the Movie Business
Intel falls on a big drop in its data center business. Netflix reports its weakest subscriber growth in 4 years. Tesla reports its 5th consecutive quarter of profitability. Southwest Airlines ris...
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The #1 Mistake Small Businesses Make
The overwhelming majority of small businesses in America are one-person operations. Unfortunately, there are aspects to running a business that even prepared minds don’t think of. Laura Adams, ...
Apple, Amazon, and Common Sense Technology
Apple unveils its new iPhones. Fastly falls on TikTok concerns. United Airlines CEO predicts flying won’t return to normal until 2024. Amazon reports that third-party sellers brought in $3.5 bi...
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Tim Cook’s Leap of Faith
Even before he became CEO of Apple, Tim Cook was known as a steady operator who was both thoughtful and, at times, cautious. Best-selling author Leander Kahney shares how joining Apple in the lat...
When More is Not Better
Roku and Netflix rise on upgrades. AT&T prepares to sell DirecTV at a steep loss. Movie theater stocks AMC, Cinemark, and Cineworld tumble on news that Cineworld is closing all cinemas in the U.S...
“The rest of your life begins now.”
Ever buy a ticket to something, not enjoy yourself, and stay anyway? Sunk costs can be a powerful force, but Professor Richard Nisbett says the smarter move is to resist them and walk out. Lea...
Market Uncertainty, Surprising Earnings, and Thinking Bigger
The market reacts to news that President Trump has tested positive for COVID-19. The Labor Department reports slowing jobs growth. Bed Bath & Beyond soars on surprising earnings. Twilio hits a ne...
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Warning: Financial Jargon Ahead!
Financial jargon can make even the smartest people feel stupid. Jason Zweig, longtime columnist for The Wall Street Journal, shares his insights into why it works and how to get around it. Learn ...
Costco, Tesla, and Temptation Bundling
Costco reports strong growth but shares slip. Nike just does it. AutoZone revs up revenues. Stitch Fix gets slammed. Tesla generates some buzz from Battery Day. Nikola founder and Chairman Trevor...
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Rethinking Transportation
When are the self-driving electric cars going to flood our streets and highways? Tony Seba, co-founder of the independent think tank RethinkX, believes it will happen sooner than most do. Part of...
Let It Snow!
Snowflake dazzles with the biggest software IPO ever. Adobe reports record revenue. Lennar Corp raises the roof with big earnings. Nvidia makes a $40 billion buy. Telehealth company AmWell makes ...
Netflix & the Rise of Comedy Specials
Once upon a time, 1-hour comedy specials were a rare bird. Will the big investments Netflix has made in stand-up comedy backfire? Jason Zinoman, comedy critic for The New York Times, weighs in on...
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Your Most Important Moneymaking Asset
Peloton revs up on earnings. Chewy wavers. RH Holdings hits a new all-time high. Lululemon tumbles. Citigroup makes history with a new CEO. And investors refuse to cut Slack any slack. Motley Fo...
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Getting Rich vs. Staying Wealthy
It was the best August for the stock market since 1984. Is the market overvalued? What stocks should investors keep on a short leash? What stocks still have room to run? What should investors be ...
Why You Make Bad Decisions About Money
Ok, it’s not just you. It’s all of us. Why do human beings tend to make bad decisions when it comes to spending money? According to Dan Ariely, best-selling author and professor of psychology...
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TikTok Deals, Investing in Real Estate
Microsoft and Walmart team up to pursue TikTok. Salesforce reports a record quarter. Workday gets the job done. Okta hits an all-time high. Best Buy gets a big boost from online sales. Ulta Beaut...
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Change One Word to Win Support For Your Idea
Looking to get support for your ideas? Dr. Robert Cialdini, author of the best-selling book Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion, recommends using a key word when making the request. Learn ...
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Retail Records, Home Improvement Highs, and Pro Sports
Walmart reports big earnings and big growth in e-commerce. Target surges on record same-store sales growth. Home Depot and Lowe’s hit all-time highs. Uber and Lyft attempt to navigate regulator...
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How Good is Your Investing Behavior?
Award-winning writer Morgan Housel shares how behavior can have a greater impact on your financial life than investing skills. His book The Psychology of Money: Timeless Lessons on Wealth, Greed,...
Fortnite vs. Apple and the Future of Malls
Simon Property Group talks with Amazon about mall-based distribution centers. Microsoft announces plans to sell a $1,400 foldable phone. Marriott rises despite reporting its first quarterly loss ...
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David Bowie, Financial Genius
The late, great David Bowie was not just one of the most influential musicians of the past 50 years. He was also brilliant at hedging financial risk. In her book An Economist Walks Into A Brothel...
Disney’s Streaming Surprise, Telemedicine Mergers, and Operation HOPE
Disney’s streaming service gets the job done. Wayfair crushes expectations. Arista Networks sells off despite beating expectations. Square gets a boost from the Cash App. Teladoc and Livongo He...
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Making Solomon’s Paradox Work for You
Solomon’s Paradox, the ability to think more sensibly about other people’s problems than our own, is common. In her book Weird: The Power of Being an Outsider in an Insider World, Olga Khaza...
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Revenge of the Big Tech Stocks
Amazon, Apple, and Facebook all rise on their latest earnings reports. Alphabet 2nd-quarter makes history, but not in a good way. PayPal and Teladoc Health hit all-time highs, while Visa and Mast...
The Case for Breaking Up Big Tech
Scott Galloway is a professor at NYU Stern and author of the best-selling book The Four: The Hidden DNA of Apple, Amazon, Facebook, and Google. As the CEOs of those four businesses get ready ...
Intel’s Drop, Microsoft’s Record, MercadoLibre’s Future
Intel plunges on chip delays. Microsoft declines despite a record quarter. Twitter pops on strong user growth. Chipotle serves up strong digital growth but slips on closed restaurants. Coca-Cola�...
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Michael Lewis on the Two Men Who Changed Our Minds
Other than their fields of study Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky could hardly be more different. In The Undoing Project: A Friendship that Changed Our Minds, best-selling author Michael Lewis sh...
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Twitter’s Hack, Silicon Valley’s Changing Landscape
The FBI investigates a major Twitter hack. Netflix sells off on earnings. Domino’s serves up strong sales growth. Banking software company nCino has a big Wall Street debut. Pepsi gets a boost ...
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Forget Networking. Ask This One Question.
“Marketplace Radio” host Tess Vigeland walked away from her job with no idea what was next. In her subsequent book, Leap: Leaving a Job with No Plan B, to Find the Career and Life You Really ...
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Buffett’s Buy and the Future of Restaurants
Retailers continue to struggle as Bed Bath & Beyond announces plans to close more than 20% of its stores over the next two years. Levi’s sales fall more than 60% for the second quarter. Berkshi...
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The Road to Success in Comedy
Back in the day a great stand-up comedy set on “The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson” meant instant success, but so much has changed since then. Greg Fitzsimmons, stand-up comedian and host of...
Tesla, Musk, and the Future of Movies
It’s our Independence Day Weekend Special! Corporate governance expert and film critic Nell Minow analyzes the latest corporate scandals and the future of the movie industry. Award-winning writ...
The Summer of Beer and Whiskey
Professional baseball almost didn’t make it out of the 1880s. In his book The Summer of Beer and Whiskey, writer Ed Achorn explains how a new owner of the team in St. Louis helped saved the bu...
Digital Ad Spending and the Power of Weird
Google deals with slipping ad sales while Facebook and Amazon gain market share. Amazon buys a new car. McCormick hits a new high. Nike stumbles. And Microsoft pulls the plug on its stores. Motle...
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Is Grit Overrated?
In general, perseverance is a good thing. But David Epstein, author of the best-selling book Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World, points out that demonstrating grit is not alwa...
Retail Rebounds, Dynamic Duos, and the CEO of DocuSign
Retail sales rebound in May. Walmart teams up with Shopify. Spotify teams up with DC Comics. Wirecard plummets on accounting concerns at the German payment firm. And Groupon investors react to qu...
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Diversity Is The First Step
What’s the key to unlocking your team’s potential? Jeff Weiner, longtime CEO of LinkedIn, shares key steps leaders can take to get the most out of a diverse team. Learn more about your ad cho...
Fed Warnings, Stock Worries, and Mark Cuban
The market tumbles as the Fed Chairman warns the recovery might take a couple of years. Adobe hits an all-time high on record revenue. Lululemon slips on earnings. Starbucks closes some locations...
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Get Rid of the Jerks
When a business is looking to grow, it needs to figure out how to effectively spread excellence throughout its organization. Bob Sutton, Stanford professor and author of the book Scaling Up Excel...
Surprising Jobs Numbers and Shopify CEO Tobi Lutke
Investors react to surprising employment numbers. Zoom Video connects with its latest earnings and doubles revenue guidance. Slack sells off. And DocuSign delivers. Motley Fool analysts Ron Gross...
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Space 2020: Musk vs. Bezos
SpaceX, Elon Musk’s company, launched NASA astronauts into orbit over the weekend. But they face competition from Jeff Bezos’ company, Blue Origin. Christian Davenport, author of the best-sel...
Market Rebounds and Disney Reopenings
The total number of unemployment claims climbs above 40 million. Costco slips on earnings. Salesforce sells off. Dollar Tree and Dollar General rise on strong growth. Williams-Sonoma serves up a ...
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The Power of Disagreement
When everyone is in agreement on a project or idea, is there a hidden downside? Jonah Sachs, entrepreneur and author of the book Unsafe Thinking: How to Be Nimble and Bold When You Need it Most, ...
The Future of Real Estate and Retail
Facebook, MasterCard, and Spotify announce new work-from-home policies. Lowe’s, Home Depot, Target, and Walmart report big growth in same-store sales. The U.S. Senate passes a bill that would i...
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Bernie Madoff’s Gift
How did Bernie Madoff pull off the biggest Ponzi scheme in history? Diana Henriques, journalist and author of the bestseller The Wizard of Lies: Bernie Madoff and the Death of Trust, reveals that...
Retail’s New Record and the Business of RVs
Retail sales fall more than 16% in April. Uber and GrubHub explore a possible merger. Marriott and Under Armour tumble on disappointing earnings. Diagnostics company Quidel gets a big boost from ...
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For the Class of 2020
Given the pandemic, high school and college commencements just won’t be the same this year. So we decided we’d have Scott Galloway, NYU professor and author of The New York Times bestseller T...
Surging Unemployment, Skyrocketing Stocks
The unemployment rate surges to nearly 15%. Uber and Lyft shares rise on earnings. MercadoLibre, PayPal, and Twilio hit all-time highs. And Disney announces plans to reopen Shanghai Disneyland. M...
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Predicting the Success of New Ideas
When new ideas are presented, it turns out that middle managers may not have the best track record for predicting success. Adam Grant, author of The New York Times bestseller Originals: How Non-C...
Sell in May and Go Away?
An additional 4 million Americans file for unemployment as the total number of unemployed tops 30 million. The S&P 500 wraps up its best month since 1987. Amazon reports surging sales and rising ...
Chipotle’s Special Sauce, Netflix’s Big Number, DraftKings’ Latest Bet
More than 4.4 million Americans file for unemployment as the total number of unemployed climbs to 26 million. Netflix adds 16 million subscribers for the quarter. Verizon loses subscribers and wi...
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How Luck Made “Rock Around The Clock” a #1 Hit
“Rock Around The Clock” was a flop when Bill Haley & The Comets first released it. Derek Thompson, author of the best-selling book Hit Makers: How to Succeed in an Age of Distraction, explain...
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Rising Unemployment, Rising Investor Optimism
More than 5 million more Americans file for unemployment as the monthly total surpasses 22 million. Abbott Labs gets a boost on optimism over its coronavirus testing. Gilead Sciences gets a boost...
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The Keys to Crucial Conversations
Having more work conversations via video conference? You’re not alone. Effective conversations at work are more challenging these days. Fortunately Emily Hoffman, the communications expert behi...
The New Future of Education
The Fed announces a new $2.3 trillion program to boost the economy. Another 6.6 million Americans file for unemployment. Shares of Zoom Video fall on security concerns. And Disney+ surpasses 50 m...
Losing Weight and the Power of Scale
Trying to lose weight? Might be time to change the scale. Dan Ariely, professor of psychology and behavioral economics at Duke University, offers up some weighty advice on losing weight. Learn mo...
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$350 Billion and 10 Million
The Federal Government launches a $350 billion small business lending program. Over 10 million Americans file for unemployment. Oil stocks rise. Constellation Brands serves up big earnings. And L...
How Corporations are like Teenagers
Companies make thousands of acquisitions each year. Dan Heath, co-author of the New York Times bestseller Decisive: How to Make Better Choices in Life and Work, has a word of warning. The thinkin...
Record Stimulus, Record Unemployment, Volatile Market
Congress passes a $2 trillion-dollar stimulus. A record 3.3 million Americans file for unemployment. The Federal Reserve cranks up lending. And the stock market has its best 3-day gain since 1931...
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How Napping Makes You Smarter
Working hard? That’s great. But if you want to avoid burnout then Daniel Levitin, professor of psychology and behavioral neuroscience at McGill University and best-selling author, has a tip to ...
Navigating the Crisis
New York and California order nearly all residents to stay home. The government pushes back the tax filing deadline. And the stock market has another rough week. How should investors navigate t...
Howard Marks on the Stock Market Rarely Being Average
The average return of the stock market is 9-10%. So why does the market rarely hit that number in a given year? Legendary investor Howard Marks explains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...
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Worst Day Since 1987
The stock market has its worst day since 1987 as coronavirus concerns grow and Wall Street sentiment turns decidedly bearish. How should investors be approaching this market? Which companies are ...
Science of Motivation with Dan Pink
Does the carrot-and-stick method actually work? For certain tasks, yes. But as best-selling author Dan Pink explains, managers who use this as the sole way of motivating their team are making a m...
Market Volatility and How Successful People See the World
Investors navigate market volatility as coronavirus concerns grow. Campbell Soup heats up. Costco delivers a strong 2nd quarter. JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon recovers from emergency heart surge...
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The Upside of Quitting with Stephen Dubner
"Winners never quit and quitters never win.” Is it possible quitting is actually underrated? Stephen Dubner, co-author of the bestselling "Freakonomics" books, makes the case for re-examining h...
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Worst Week Since 2008
The stock market has its worst week since the financial crisis of 2008. Motley Fool analysts Andy Cross, Ron Gross, and Jason Moser talk about the coronavirus concerns and market sell-off. Plus, ...
Malcolm Gladwell on Choosing A College
Millions of high school students are trying to decide where to spend the next four years of their lives. For them, and their parents, best-selling author Malcolm Gladwell offers a word of advice....
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The Business of Baby Yoda
Walmart reports strong e-commerce growth but has problems with fun and games. Dropbox surprises investors and aims for profitability by the end of 2020. Domino’s delivers again. And McDonald’...
The Power of Habit with Charles Duhigg
How does a routine become habit-forming? One important part is figuring out a reward for the routine itself. For example, as Charles Duhigg (best-selling author of “The Power of Habit”) expla...
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Record Highs, Coronavirus Concerns, Facebook’s New Hobby
Nvidia shakes off its “crypto hangover” and reports blowout earnings. Shopify soars. Pepsi surprises. And Roku rises. Motley Fool analysts Emily Flippen, Ron Gross, and Jason Moser discuss th...
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Jenny Anderson on Love and Dirty Dishes
The key to a lasting relationship is…economics? Jenny Anderson, co-author of the best-seller “Spousonomics: Using Economics to Master Love, Marriage, and Dirty Dishes” offers tips on how yo...
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Video Stars, Academy Awards, and 1 Sleepy IPO
Alphabet breaks out its YouTube revenue for the first time. Activision Blizzard scores with “Call of Duty: Mobile”. Casper’s IPO turns into a snoozefest. Pinterest pops. And Chipotle serves...
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Roger Ebert on Money Movies
Pulitzer Prize-winning film critic Roger Ebert wasn’t just a lifelong fan of movies. He also knew the business well enough to see Blockbuster Video’s demise months before Netflix was even a p...
Earnings-palooza: Welcome to Club Trillion!
Amazon’s huge 4th-quarter gets the company back above the trillion-dollar market cap. Apple and Microsoft continue their hot streaks, while Facebook sells off due to margin concerns. Jason Mose...
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Michael Lewis Saw Football’s Future
The NFL’s financial health is not in doubt. The health of its players, however, is getting more attention than ever. Back in 2011, when concussions were just beginning to become a topic of inte...
Chips, Netflix, and Betting on the NFL
Intel reports surprising earnings and hits a 19-year high. Netflix rises on strong international growth. American Express and Atlassian hit all-time highs. And Procter & Gamble deals with sagging...
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Jeff Bezos on Taking the Long View
“One of the time-honored traditions of investors is to play the role of skeptic.” Even in October 2000, when his company’s stock had fallen 50% in less than a year, Amazon founder Jeff Bezo...
Big Banks & Big Deals
Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, and Morgan Stanley hit 52-week highs but Wells Fargo slips. The National Retail Federation reports healthy holiday spending but Target tumbles on disappointing sales num...
Toys, Candy, Alcohol, and CES 2020
Costco reports some holiday cheer thanks to the strong trifecta of toys, candy, and alcohol. Bed Bath & Beyond sinks. Lennar raises the roof. And Grubhub delivers a denial. Motley Fool analysts A...
21 Stocks for 2020
Why should investors be watching 5G, banking, and small cap stocks in 2020? Why do ANSYS, Arista Networks, and CRISPR have big upside potential? Why should investors keep Grubhub, Harley-Davidson...
2019 in Review: Software, Entertainment, and Cheap Beer
Disney Plus works its magic. WeWork falls down on the job. Best Buy rewards investors. And Constellation Brands unloads some cheap beer. Analysts Andy Cross, Ron Gross, and Jason Moser discuss so...
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Earnings, Eggnog, and Year-End Financial Advice
Nike scores with its Jordan brand. IAC buys Care.com for $500 million. FedEx delivers disappointing earnings. Bed Bath & Beyond surges after its new CEO cleans house. And General Mills gets a big...
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Retail, Video Games, and Scaling Up Excellence
Costco slips on earnings and a website glitch. GameStop tumbles on flagging same-store sales growth. Adobe hits an all-time high. And Stitch Fix surprises Wall Street. Motley Fool analysts Aaron ...
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CEO Shakeups, Retail Surprises, and Hot Holiday Toys
Google’s co-founders relinquish control of Alphabet. Expedia and United Airlines make their own changes at the top. Five Below rises on earnings. Zoom Video gets a poor reception. And McDonald�...
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Humble Pie, Turkey Stocks, & Stocks We’re Thankful For
It’s our Thanksgiving Special! Analysts Andy Cross, Ron Gross, and Jason Moser share why they’re thankful for stocks MarketAxess, CRISPR, and Zoetis. They discuss why investors might want to ...
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Streaming Wars, Retail Surprises, and Home Improvement's Growing Problem
Target hits a new all-time high on earnings. Macy’s and Kohl’s tumble. Lowe’s rises. Home Depot slips. Nordstrom surprises. And Schwab and TD Ameritrade may be teaming up. Analysts Andy Cro...
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Range, Grit, and Predicting Business Success
Is it better to be a generalist or a specialist? Can you ever have too much grit? And what do birds and frogs have to do with business success? On this week’s show, we revisit our conversation ...
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Disney’s Latest Magic, Facebook’s Latest Challenge
Disney earnings produce some magic. Gap gets a new look. And Zillow raises the roof. Motley Fool analysts Emily Flippen, Ron Gross, and Jason Moser discuss those stories and weigh in on the lates...
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Google Gets Fit, Facebook Connects, and Apple Hits a New High
Google buys Fitbit. Apple hits a new high on earnings. Facebook connects with advertisers. And Barbie gives Mattel a boost. Motley Fool analysts Andy Cross, Ron Gross, and Jason Moser discuss tho...
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Amazon's Investments, Tesla's Surprising Profit
Amazon slips as one-day shipping costs rise. Microsoft climbs higher thanks to growth in the cloud. Tesla generates its best day in six years. Southwest Airlines reports record earnings despite M...
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Retail roundup, Online Advertising, and Coca-Cola’s Latest Buzz
Netflix reports strong international growth but shares slip on slowing domestic growth. UnitedHealth rises on healthy earnings. And Coca-Cola serves up big revenues thanks to zero-sugar sodas and...
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The Genius at Apple
Bed Bath & Beyond gets a boost from a new CEO. IAC unloads its stake in Match Group. Domino’s cools off on increased competition. Roku rises on a big investment. And Hooters’ parent company g...
Brokerage Madness, Pepsi’s Pop, and Wrestling Smackdowns
Charles Schwab cuts trading commissions to zero and TD Ameritrade and E*Trade follow suit. Pepsi hits an all-time high thanks to healthy returns from healthier snacks. Costco slips on disappointi...
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CEOs, IPOs, and PLTs
Peloton stumbles on its IPO. Wells Fargo names a new CEO as eBay, Juul, and WeWork say goodbye to their CEOs. And Nike hits a new high. Analysts Andy Cross, Rob Gross, and Jason Moser discus...
Microsoft's Hike, GM's Strike
Microsoft hikes its dividend and buys back stock. Apple launches its subscription gaming service. Airbnb announces plans for an IPO. And FedEx delivers disappointment. Analysts Aaron Bush, Emily ...
IPO Dramas and Apple's Big Surprise
Smile Direct leaves investors frowning. WeWork reworks its corporate governance. Old Navy prepares to split from The Gap. And Popeye’s brings new meaning to BYOB. Motley Fool analysts Andy Cros...
Lululemon’s Big Move
Lululemon jumps on strong growth in men’s sales and an improved outlook. Docusign delivers big returns on e-signatures. And Slack slips after its first earnings report as a public company. Anal...
Fall Preview for Investors
What should investors be watching for the rest of 2019? Which stocks should investors keep on a short leash? And which stocks are we even more bullish on? Analysts Andy Cross and Jason Moser ...
Software, Home Improvement, and Automotive’s Future
Target shares hit an all-time high. 2nd-quarter profits for both Home Depot and Lowe’s were higher than expected. And sports retailers Foot Locker, Dick’s Sporting Goods, and Hibbett Sports c...
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Retail: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Walmart stock pops on another strong quarter, while shares of Macy's and Tapestry both suffer double-digit losses. Ron Gross and Jason Moser analyze the current state of retail and share why they...
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Uber's Slowdown and Disney's Net Fix
Uber stock tumbles after reporting a $5.2 billion loss. Disney announces a Netflix-priced streaming bundle. Kraft Heinz hits a new low. Roku connects. And Chipotle serves up new queso. Analysts A...
The Surprising Truth about Retirement
The Fed cuts interest rates for the first time since 2008. Procter & Gamble hits an all-time high. Apple gets a boost from services and wearables. Shopify rises. Pinterest pops. And Square stu...
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Earnings, Earnings, Earnings!
It’s Earnings-Palooza! We’ve got the latest from Alphabet, Starbucks, Amazon, Facebook, Snap, MarketAxess Holdings, Tesla, Boston Beer, Align Technology, Chipotle, Hasbro, Mattel, McDonald’...
Netflix, Comic-Con, and the Streaming Wars
Netflix falls 12% after falling short by a couple million new subscribers. Domino’s same-store sales come in low. Amazon sells more than 175 million items on Prime Day. Blue Apron and eBay both...
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America’s E-Cigarette Addiction
The S&P 500 and DJIA both hit record highs. Ford Motor and Volkswagen team up on autonomous vehicles and EVs. Zoom Video has a bug problem. Slack shares fall as competition from Microsoft Teams h...
Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World
What can parents learn from the success of tennis star Roger Federer? When is grit a problem? Should travel soccer get the boot? What’s the best predictor of success in the business world? Is i...
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Big Banks, Tech, and Zoom’s CEO
Nike reports a rare profit miss. FedEx delivers a warning but shares climb. Apple announces a big departure. And a Taco Bell hotel quickly sells out. Analysts Ron Gross and Jason Moser discuss th...
Stock Market Hits Record High
The S&P 500 hits a record high as Wall Street (and investors) read the latest tea leaves from the Fed. Slack makes a successful debut in the public markets. Facebook introduces a new cryptocurren...
The Future of Education
Lululemon takes a breather. Casey’s General Store hits a new high. Restoration Hardware raises the roof. And Blue Apron delivers a reverse stock split. Analysts Andy Cross, Ron Gross, and Ja...
Big Tech Breakups?
Wall Street reacts to reports that U.S. regulators are preparing to investigate Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google over potential antitrust concerns. How worried should investors be? Analysts An...
Funny Business
Uber beats. Gap tanks. Williams-Sonoma soars. And Costco slips. Analysts Ron Gross and Jason Moser discuss these stories and dig into the latest from Okta, Ulta Beauty, and Zynga. Plus, comedi...
Retail Surprises and Summer Movies
Target hits the mark. Best Buy surprises. Intuit rises. And Coca-Cola gets a refresh. Analysts Andy Cross and Jason Moser discuss those stories and discuss earnings from Autodesk, Home Depot, Low...
The Algebra of Happiness
Walmart delivers. Pinterest plummets. Baidu reports a rare loss. And Taco Bell gets into the hotel business. Analysts Andy Cross, Ron Gross, and Jason Moser tackle these stories and weigh in on e...
Uber Goes Public
Uber makes it stock market debut. Should investors take a ride on the ride-sharing giant? Analysts Andy Cross, Ron Gross, and Jason Moser tackle that question and discuss the latest from Bosto...
Earnings-Palooza and a Meaty IPO
Apple surprises. Alphabet stumbles. Berkshire Hathaway loads up on Amazon. And Beyond Meat serves up a big IPO. Analysts Andy Cross, Ron Gross, and Jason Moser discuss these stories and dig into ...
BONUS: “Investing In Asia” Preview
It’s a sneak preview of “Investing In Asia”, the newest podcast from The Motley Fool! If you’re looking to invest in some of the most exciting emerging market opportunities in the world...
The Trillion-Dollar Sleeper
Microsoft’s market cap crosses the trillion-dollar mark as shares hit an all-time high. Amazon reports its most profitable quarter ever. Facebook surprises, but in a good way. And Uber and Slac...
Spring Cleaning 2019
What’s one stock that sparks joy? What’s one stock that should be thrown out? What’s a highflier that investors should consider trimming? On this week’s Motley Fool Money Spring Cleaning ...
Disney+ Dazzles Wall Street
Disney shares hit an all-time high after the unveiling of Disney+, a streaming service that’s less expensive than Netflix’s. Uber gets ready for its Wall Street debut. Delta takes off. JetBlu...
An Economist Walks into a Brothel
A federal judge orders Elon Musk and the SEC to put on their “reasonableness pants." Tradeweb pops on its IPO. Amazon’s ad business gains on Google. And Burger King introduces an Impossible W...
We Have Lyft-Off!
Lyft rises in its public markets debut. Wells Fargo makes a change at the top. Lululemon hits a new high. Analysts Aaron Bush, Ron Gross, and Jason Moser discuss those stories and dig into the la...
Is Bigger Better for Disney?
Disney completes the Fox deal. Levi’s makes a successful return to the public markets. Biogen suffers a big setback. And Nike slips on earnings. Analysts Emily Flippen, Jim Mueller, and Jaso...
Out for Blood in Silicon Valley
Boeing’s 737 Max gets grounded. Facebook makes some changes at the top. And Ulta Beauty reports stylish earnings. Motley Fool analysts Ron Gross and Jason Moser, and 1623 Capital Portfolio Mana...
Is Facebook Serious?
The government reports surprisingly low jobs growth. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg lays out a new vision that doubles down on privacy. And Costco produces some bulky earnings. Analysts Andy Cross,...
Live from Austin!
MercadoLibre hits a new high. Booking Holdings falls on guidance. And Etsy crafts a twenty-percent rise. On this week’s show – live from Austin, Texas - analysts Andy Cross and Jason Moser...
Stocks for the Next 10 Years
Kraft Heinz plummets on weak earnings and an SEC subpoena. Stamps.com loses an Uncle Sam-sized partner. Wayfair delivers. And Zillow renovates. Analysts Andy Cross, Ron Gross, and Jason Moser dis...
Amazon vs. NYC, Coke vs. Pepsi, and Oscars Preview
Amazon rebuffs the Big Apple. Coke fizzles while Pepsi sparkles. And NVIDIA stops the bleeding. Analysts Andy Cross, Ron Gross, and Jason Moser discuss those stories and talk Activision Blizzard,...
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The Netflix of Video Games?
Jeff Bezos squares off with the National Enquirer. Chipotle sizzles. And Alphabet ramps up its spending. Our analysts discuss those stories and dig into the latest from Disney, Electronic Arts, T...
Big Tech Returns and Big Game Surprises
Amazon fails to impress Wall Street. Microsoft reports some cloudy returns. And Facebook connects. Analysts Andy Cross, Ron Gross, and Jason Moser discuss these stories and dig into the latest fr...
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Are You Paranoid or Complacent?
Is the recent stock market volatility par for the course or an aberration? Is it better for investors to be paranoid or complacent? On this week’s show, award-winning financial columnist Morgan...
The Man Who Revolutionized Investing
Netflix rises on a price hike but slips on earnings. Atlassian hits a new high. UnitedHealth reports healthy earnings. Lululemon hits its stride. And Tesla makes a big cut. Analysts Andy Cross...
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Retail Report Card and CES Innovations
Costco and Target report big holiday numbers. Macy’s tumbles on disappointing December sales. Bed, Bath, and Beyond goes above and beyond. Activision Blizzard loses control over Destiny. And Ta...
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20 Stocks in 2019
Which stocks have true potential for upside this year? What industries and trends should investors be watching? Which CEOs are on the hot seat? And which stocks should investors avoid? Aaron Bush...
2018 Year in Review
Most surprising business story of the year? Best & worst CEOs? Andy Cross, Ron Gross, and Jason Moser analyze those topics (and more), reflect on the year that was, and share the dumbest invest...
A Lump of Coal for Investors
The worst December stock market since 1931. Political turmoil. And a Federal Reserve that may be reevaluating. Analysts Matt Argersinger and Ron Gross talk about what it all means for investors a...
Doubling Down on China
Johnson & Johnson falls on health concerns over the company’s baby powder. Under Armour gets a rough reception after its investor day. And Starbucks announces plans to deliver coffee in the U.S...
The Three P's of Investing
Mr. Market continues its wild ride. Restoration Hardware raises the roof. Altria bets big on cannabis. And Vail Resorts hits a few moguls. Analysts Matt Argersinger, Ron Gross, and Jason Moser...
Marriott’s Rough Reception
Marriott gets hacked and as many as 500 million guests could be affected. General Motors announces it's cutting 15% of its workforce. And Tiffany loses some of its sparkle. Analysts Andy Cross, R...
Humble Pie & Stocks We’re Thankful For
It’s our Thanksgiving Special! Analysts Matt Argersinger, Andy Cross, Jeff Fischer, Emily Flippen, Ron Gross, and Jason Moser share why they are thankful for stocks like Berkshire-Hathaway, Twi...
Crypto Hangovers and Must-See Movies
Home Depot and Walmart report big earnings but fail to impress Wall Street. Nvidia nosedives on a crypto slowdown. And Eventbrite gets a chilly reception. Analysts Aaron Bush, Matt Argersinger, a...
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Disney, Video Game Stocks, and the Business of Higher Education
Disney works its magic and unveils the name of its new streaming service. Twilio surges. And Activision Blizzard, Yelp, and Zillow tumble. Analysts Jeff Fischer, David Kretzmann, and Jason Moser ...
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Earnings, Earnings, Earnings!
Shares of Apple fall despite quarterly profits rising 41%. Starbucks hits an all-time high. Fitbit and Under Amour give shareholders a reason to smile. Kraft Heinz and GE hit new lows. Ron Gross,...
Investor Behavior and the Business of Popularity
On this week’s show, we revisit two of our favorite interviews. Award-winning financial columnist Morgan Housel talks about the psychology of money, long tails, and investor misconceptions. P...
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Taking Stock in Cannabis
Netflix adds seven million subscribers for the quarter and crushes Wall Street expectations. Analysts Andy Cross, Jason Moser, and Jeff Fischer talk about Netflix’s latest numbers and delve int...
Wall Street’s Wild Week
While stocks rise in the long run, this week reminded investors that stocks go down faster than they go up. Ron Gross, David Kretzmann, and Jason Moser analyze what happened, how emotions can g...
Mastering the Market Cycle
Unemployment hits a 49-year low. Tech giants may have been hacked by China. Elon Musk’s tweeting sends Tesla shares lower. Costco struggles with “material weakness”. And Tronc decides to ch...
Trouble At Tesla
The SEC sues Tesla CEO Elon Musk for fraud. Analysts David Kretzmann, Seth Jayson, and Jason Moser talk Tesla, Nike, Vail Resorts, McCormick, Michael Kors, hot IPOs, and Dunkin’s new name. And ...
A Marijuana Mirage?
A Canadian cannabis company produces big returns for shareholders. Amazon unveils new products. Medtronic makes a big buy. Olive Garden delivers for Darden Restaurants. And Disney gets a boost fr...
The Business of Hurricanes
Hurricane Florence makes landfall. Apple unveils new phones. Nike hits a new high. Dave & Buster’s delivers. Sears surprises. And Volkswagen kills a bug. Motley Fool analysts Matt Argersinger, ...
What Wage Growth Means for Stocks
Wages increase at their fastest pace since 2009. Five Below and Okta rack up big returns for shareholders. Tesla falls on news that its Chief Accounting Officer is leaving. And Mattel gets into ...
Fall Preview and Malcolm Gladwell
What should investors be watching for the rest of 2018? What are investors missing in today’s market? Analysts Jason Moser and Matt Argersinger tackle those questions and share a few stocks on ...
The Bull Market’s Historic Run Is Still Going
Target posts its best quarter in a decade. Alibaba drops despite a strong 1st-quarter report. Pepsi buys SodaStream. Gap struggles with its namesake brand. Investors put sports retailers in the p...
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Retail Winners and Losers
Walmart racks up its fastest sales growth in a decade. Nordstrom dazzles. Macy’s slips. J.C. Penney plummets. Home Depot nails it. And Amazon goes to the movies. Our analysts discuss those stor...
Tesla, Space, and the Business of Love
Tesla’s dramatic week has Wall Street debating the company’s future. Superheroes rescue Disney’s 2nd-quarter report. Trade Desk’s stock soars on record revenue. And Match Group shareholde...
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Is Apple a Trillion-Dollar Value?
Apple reaches a trillion-dollar milestone. Baidu faces a Google-sized potential competitor. Blue Apron fails to deliver. And Red Robin and TripAdvisor lose altitude. Ron Gross, Jason Moser and Ma...
Facebook's Next Chapter?
Facebook plummets on slowing growth. Amazon rises on record profits. Chipotle serves up big earnings. Atlassian surrenders to Slack. And Spotify tries to produce sweet music for investors. Our an...
Microsoft’s Cloud Nine
Microsoft shares hit an all-time high thanks to strength in the company’s cloud business. Netflix falls on concerns over subscriber growth. American Express doesn’t get rewarded. And Skechers...
Bank Stocks, Groupon’s Latest Deal, and Cutting-Edge Software
JP Morgan Chase reports record profits. Wells Fargo disappoints. Pepsi rises. And Groupon looks for a buyer. Abi Malin, Jason Moser, and Jeff Fischer discuss those stories and share some stocks o...
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Investing Misconceptions & Popsicle Hotlines
“Investing is not the study of finance, it’s the study of how people behave with money.” Award-winning financial columnist Morgan Housel stops by Fool HQ to share how psychology drives fina...
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The Motley Fool Turns 25
Nike hits an all-time high. Bed Bath & Beyond flounders, as BJ’s Wholesale Club has a surprisingly strong IPO. Amazon moves in on the pharmacy business. McCormick serves up a spicy quarter. And...
The Best Investors & Their Worst Investments
Disney increases its offer for 21st Century Fox. Kroger delivers. CarMax and Winnebago rev up. GE gets the boot. Starbucks cools off. And Chipotle expands its menu. Ron Gross, Jason Moser and Dav...
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Comcast vs. Disney
AT&T completes its acquisition of Time Warner. Comcast increases its offer for 21st Century Fox’s assets, setting the stage for a battle with Disney. Etsy shares soar on a hike in fees. And IHO...
The End of Earnings Guidance?
Warren Buffett and Jamie Dimon make the case for ending earnings guidance. Howard Schultz steps down from Starbucks. Twitter joins the S&P 500. Five Below soars above expectations. And Smucker tr...
Hidden Gorillas and Predictable Irrationality
On this week's show, we revisit some of our favorite conversations about investor behavior. Best-selling author Carl Richards talks about the benefits of the overnight test. Christopher Chabris t...
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Surprising Earnings and Summer Movies
Lowe’s gets some love. Footlocker jumps higher. Tiffany sparkles. And what the heck is GDPR??? Aaron Bush, David Kretzmann, and Jason Moser talk earnings news, analyze what a new set of privacy...
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Retail Surprises, Sports Betting, and Royal Marital Advice
Macy’s surprises. Walmart slips. Home Depot sells off. PayPal makes a big buy. And Campbell’s Soup gets a shakeup. Our analysts discuss those stories and dish out some marital advice for the ...
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Uber's Road Ahead
Wall Street shrugs off big earnings from Disney. Nvidia connects. TripAdvisor flies higher. MercadoLibre stumbles. Electronic Arts wraps up a strong year. iQiyi pops, while Dropbox drops. Plus, B...
The Buffett You Don't Know
Apple surprises. Walmart gets serious in India. Shake Shack raises the roof. T-Mobile and Sprint hope the third time’s a charm. Snap slumps. And Tesla’s CEO generates some electricity. Plus, ...
Tech Titans: Infinity War
Amazon hits a new high, and raises the price on Prime. Alphabet racks up big profits amid higher spending. Facebook posts record revenue, while Microsoft’s cloud goes higher. Which one of these...
Netflix, Amazon, and the Future of Sports Media
Amazon gives Wall Street 100 million reasons to be bullish. Netflix produces another great quarter. Wells Fargo gets a billion-dollar fine. And Mattel’s CEO jumps ship. Ron Gross, Jason Mos...
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Mr. Zuckerberg Goes to Washington
Mark Zuckerberg testifies before Congress. Bed Bath & Beyond takes a bath. And Walmart and Amazon battle it out in India. Ron Gross, Matt Argersinger and Jim Mueller analyze those stories and mor...
The Case Against Google
Facebook deals with a growing crisis as Mark Zuckerberg prepares to testify before Congress. And Spotify makes its Wall Street debut via a direct public offering. Our analysts discuss those stori...
The China Hustle
In the wake of the 2008 financial collapse, hundreds of China-based companies merged with American shell companies. Many of those companies reported assets and revenues out of line with their act...
Facebook Faces The Music
Facebook’s CEO finally emerges to discuss the Cambridge Analytica scandal. Nike finally has a blowout quarter. Dropbox soars on its first day of trading. Jason Moser, Matt Argersinger and David...
Beauty Stocks, Snap's Stumble, and Adobe's New High
Adobe hits a new all-time high. Toys R Us calls it quits. Ulta Beauty wows. And Snap stumbles. Our analysts discuss those stories. Plus, CNBC media and entertainment reporter Julia Boorstin talks...
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How to Create an Unfair Advantage
Investors cheer the latest jobs report. Toymakers tank on a possible Toys R Us liquidation. Cigna shakes up the healthcare industry. And Costco helps consumers prepare for the apocalypse. Plus, m...
Spotify IPO: Sweet Music for Investors?
Best Buy and Kohl’s report strong holiday profits. Amazon buys Ring. And Spotify files to go public. Plus, Lakehouse Capital fund manager Joe Magyer talks Buffett, small caps, hot trends, and i...
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Big Deals, Snap Judgments, and Oscar Predictions
General Mills loads up on pet food. Walmart stumbles. Texas Roadhouse sizzles. Boston Beer fizzles. And Kylie Jenner breaks up with Snap. Plus, corporate governance expert and film critic Nell Mi...
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New CEOs, New IPOs, and a Conversation with LinkedIn
Baidu announces IPO plans for its video service. Under Armour jumps higher. Boston Beer and Chipotle name new CEOs. And Alibaba’s Chairman hits the big screen. Our analysts discuss those stori...
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Stock Market Jitters
The market has another wild week. What does the decline mean for investors? Our analysts weigh in on the market sell-off, discuss tech trends they’re watching, and share some stocks on their ra...
Earnings-Palooza!
Amazon, Alphabet, Apple, eBay, Facebook, McDonald’s, Microsoft, and PayPal report earnings. And Hostess takes the cake with its new bonus plan. Our analysts weigh in on those stories and share ...
4th Down for the NFL?
Starbucks loses steam. Intel hits a new high. Netflix delivers. And Dell rethinks its need for privacy. Plus, Sports Illustrated columnist Andrew Brand talks about the business of football. Thank...
Amazon's Prime Move
Amazon names the finalists for its second headquarters and boosts Prime prices. IBM breaks a losing streak. Lionsgate entertains suitors. Apple brings cash home. And Starbucks goes cashless. Plus...
The Science of Timing
Facebook makes a big change. Walmart boosts pay and closes some Sam’s Club stores. And Activision Blizzard bumps up its game. Plus, best-selling author Dan Pink talks about his new book, When:...
Stocks 2018 Preview
What industries should investors be watching this year? Which stocks will provide upside, and which CEOs really need a good year? Jeff Fischer, Ron Gross, Abi Malin, Jason Moser and David Kretzma...
Hit Makers and Hidden DNA
On this week’s show, we revisit two of our favorite interviews from 2017. NYU business professor Scott Galloway talks big tech and shares some insights from his book, The Four: The Hidden DNA o...
Dan Ariely on Money Mistakes
FedEx soars. Nike struggles. Alphabet and Papa John’s get new leadership. Our analysts discuss those stories and more. Plus at the 19:53 mark, best-selling author Dan Ariely shares how we can m...
Disney/Fox: What Investors Need To Know
Disney buys a big part of 21st Century Fox. Costco delivers surprising online numbers. And Waste Management once again proves that trash is treasure. Plus, CNBC’s Carl Quintanilla talks bitcoin...
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Year-End Financial Advice
YouTube gets into the music business. Starbucks opens a venti-sized roastery in China. Disney and Fox get closer to a deal. And Walmart makes a change. Plus, Motley Fool CFP and retirement expert...
Hot Toys for 2017
Costco hits an all-time high. Chipotle makes a change at the top. Buffalo Wild Wings goes private as Applebee’s offers a surprising promotion. Ron Gross, Matt Argersinger, and David Kretzmann a...
Stocks We're Thankful For and Must-See Movies
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, our analysts share 7 stocks they’re thankful for, and dig into some humble pie (i.e., stocks we were wrong about). Plus, corporate governance expert and film crit...
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Rethinking Retail
Wal-Mart hits an all-time high on growing e-commerce sales. Gap and Restoration Hardware rise on surprising earnings. And Comcast and Disney pursue a deal with Fox. Plus, Chris talks Southwest Ai...
Michael Lewis Returns
How did two Israeli psychologists change the way we understand the human mind? What is the future of Wall Street? What did Oakland A’s GM Billy Beane really think about Moneyball? And who is r...
The Race to $1 Trillion
Apple posts blowout earnings, pushing its market cap closer to the $1 trillion mark. Facebook shares record profits and plans to spend more on security. Starbucks closes the books on its online s...
Big Tech is Getting Bigger
Alphabet, Amazon and Microsoft all hit new highs after their latest earnings reports. Jason Moser, Matt Argersinger and Jeff Fischer analyze the growing dominance of these tech giants. We also ta...
Time to Break Up GE?
Shares of General Electric lose power. Netflix delivers strong international growth. PayPal surges. Skechers soars higher. And Ruby Tuesday goes private. Plus, Pulitzer-prize winning columnist St...
The Hidden DNA of Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google
Delta flies higher on earnings. Wells Fargo slips on higher legal costs. Domino's drops despite strong sales. And MercadoLibre sells off on concerns over Amazon. Plus, at the 20:23 mark, NYU busi...
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The Business of Popularity
Costco slips on margin concerns. Netflix hits an all-time high after the company announces a price hike. And General Motors reports some electrifying news. Plus, Chris talks about the business of...
Mark Zuckerberg's North Star
Nike trips in North America. Roku pops in its Wall Street debut. McCormick reports some appetizing earnings. And the CEO of American Airlines makes a surprising declaration. Plus, Chris talks Fac...
A First-Class Catastrophe
FedEx delivers. CarMax revs up. Finish Line finishes strong. Bed Bath & Beyond takes a bath. And General Mills brings back a classic breakfast cereal. Plus, investigative journalist Diana Henriqu...
Is Equifax the Next Enron?
Apple unveils its new iPhone. Target hires for the holidays. Oracle shareholders have their worst day in years. Nestle adds some caffeine. And Chipotle rolls out queso. Plus, film critic and corp...
Hurricane Economics
Florida braces for Hurricane Irma. Equifax suffers a massive data breach. Disney sells off on earnings concerns. Restoration Hardware raises the roof. And Fitbit gets a healthy boost. Plus, Sport...
The Motley Fool Investment Guide
Businesses deal with Hurricane Harvey's impact. Wells Fargo reports more fake accounts. Lululemon reports surprising earnings. Gilead Sciences makes a big buy. And Match hits a new high as Tinder...
Mob Rules and Honest Truth
On this week's show, we revisit two of our favorite interviews. Behavioral economist Dan Ariely, author of The Honest Truth about Dishonesty, talks about the business of lying. And former mobst...
All Roads Lead To Retail
It’s Retail-palooza! We dig into the latest results from Walmart, Target and Alibaba. Home Depot builds record profits, while Foot Locker and Dick’s Sporting Goods deliver minor league result...
Disney's Divorce and Snap's Slump
Walt Disney is breaking up with Netflix. Priceline loses altitude. Snap plummets. And Blue Apron delivers bad news. Plus, amusement park industry analyst Martin Lewison talks theme parks and must...
Self-Driving Surprises
Apple shines. Take Two Interactive scores. Teva Pharmaceutical gets crushed. And Yelp surprises Wall Street while Under Armour stumbles. Plus, veteran auto industry journalist Paul Lienert talks ...
Alphabet, Amazon, and Facebook, Oh My!
Facebook surprises. Alphabet and Amazon slip. Baidu rises. And McDonald's delivers. Our analysts talk about those stories and weigh in on earnings from Chipotle, Electronic Arts, McDonald's, and ...
Netflix & The Business of Comic-Con
Netflix shares hit a new high. Microsoft’s cloud business continues to grow. Visa and American Express ring the cash register for investors. Pepsi revives an old brand while Chipotle deals with...
Retail, Banks, and Stocks To Watch
Prime Day is Amazon’s biggest ever. Target raises guidance. Citigroup, Wells Fargo and JP Morgan Chase report strong profits. HBO and Netflix rake in Emmy nominations, while Visa offers $10,000...
The Last Giant of Late Night
Volvo generates some electricity. Tesla decelerates. And Berkshire Hathaway makes a big buy. Our analysts discuss those stories and share some stocks on their radar. Plus, New York Times comedy c...
Buffett, Bromance, and Behavioral Economics
On this week's show, we revisit two of our favorite interviews from 2017. Award-winning director Peter Kunhardt talks about his documentary, Becoming Warren Buffett. And best-selling author Micha...
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One Restaurant's Winning Recipe
Bed, Bath, & Beyond takes a bath. Oracle hits a new high. Tesla talks China. And Ken gets a makeover. Plus, Texas Roadhouse founder and CEO Kent Taylor talks about the ingredients for success. Th...
Amazon Upends the Grocery Industry
Amazon buys Whole Foods. What does the deal mean for consumers, investors, and competitors? Our analysts tackle those questions and delve into the latest news from General Electric, Nike, and Kel...
Apple, Alibaba, and The Wizard of Lies
Apple unveils a new sound. Alibaba hits a new high. And Nordstrom considers going private. Plus, investigative journalist Diana Henriques talks about her best-selling book turned HBO film, The Wi...
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Under the Radar Stocks
Motley Fool analysts Matt Argersinger and Jason Moser discuss some under the radar stocks and stories. And behavioral economist Dan Ariely discusses his newest book, Payoff: The Hidden Logic That...
Big Surprises, Summer Movie Preview
Ford shifts gears. Best Buy beats. Take Two scores. And Lowe's lumbers. Plus, corporate governance expert and film critic Nell Minow talks Berkshire, Disney, and summer movies. Thanks to Harry's ...
The 10X Disruption
Wal-Mart surprises. Alibaba works its magic. Jack in the Box pops. And Home Depot hits a new high. Plus, Stanford economist and RethinkX founder Tony Seba talks about a big disruption to the tran...
Abacus: Small Enough to Jail
Retailers stumble. Electronics Arts scores. Snap gets slammed. Whole Foods gets a refresh. And Marriott hits a new high. Plus, award-winning filmmaker Steve James talks about his new film, Abacus...
The Next Amazon May Already Be Here
Apple sells 50 million iPhones for the quarter. Facebook closes in on 2 billion subscribers. And MercadoLibre does its best Amazon impression. Plus, best-selling author and New York Times journal...
Earnings Review, Berkshire Preview
Amazon and Google find big profits in the cloud. Starbucks slips. And Buffalo Wild Wings dips. Plus, CNBC's Becky Quick previews the annual Berkshire Hathaway meeting. Learn more about your ad ...
Raising the Roof
IBM continues its losing streak. Visa hits a new high. Mattel hits a 52-week low. And housing-related stocks raise the roof. Plus, CNBC's Kayla Tausche talks Wall Street, Trump, and tax reform. T...
Freaky Thinking and Pixar Creativity
On this week's Spring Break Special, we revisit two of our favorite interviews. Disney Animation Studios President Ed Catmull talks about the business of creativity. And Freakonomics co-author St...
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David Gardner: What's Next?
JAB picks up Panera. Amazon adds a new play. And Plug Power gets a big boost. Plus, Motley Fool co-founder David Gardner talks Tesla, Mercado Libre, and investing in 300-baggers. Thanks to Audibl...
Betting on Zero
Blackberry surprises. Dave & Buster's rises. Facebook shares a new story. And Lululemon tumbles. Plus, Betting on Zero documentary filmmaker Ted Braun talks about one hedge fund manager's billion...
Disney's Big Cheese
Disney's CEO extends his stay. Sears gets slammed. Nike drops. And Twitter searches for premium revenue. Plus, Motley Fool Wealth Management financial planner Megan Brinsfield offers tax advice f...
The Future of Movies
The Fed hikes rates. Intel makes a big buy. And Caterpillar faces a federal probe. Plus, CNBC's Julia Boorstin talks VR, 3D, and the future of movies at this year's South by Southwest. Thanks to ...
Michael Lewis on The Undoing Project
Facebook signs a deal to stream soccer. Vail Resorts heats up. And Bojangles' stumbles. Plus, best-selling author Michael Lewis talks about his new book, The Undoing Project: A Friendship that Ch...
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Snap, Startups, and Silicon Valley
Snap has a big debut on Wall Street. Domino's delivers. And Target misses the mark. Plus, best-selling author Brad Stone talks about his new book, The Upstarts: How Uber, Airbnb, and the Killer C...
Investing in the Age of Trump
What would a cut in corporate taxes mean for investors? Which stocks will benefit most from the new administration? Our analysts tackle those questions and discuss investing for income. Plus, we ...
Mergers & Surprising Acquisitions
Warren Buffett loads up on Apple. TripAdvisor stumbles. SodaStream sparkles. And potential mergers rock Wall Street. Plus, corporate governance expert and film critic Nell Minow talks Trump, Acad...
Make Your Kid a Money Genius
Activision Blizzard scores. Twitter tumbles. And Hasbro soars. Plus, best-selling author Beth Kobliner talks about her new book, Make Your Kid a Money Genius. Thanks to Audible for supporting our...
Apple, Facebook & the NFL
Apple posts a record quarter. Amazon brings the profits. Facebook ramps up spending while Under Armour dials back expectations. We delve into those stories and more of the latest earnings news. P...
Becoming Warren Buffett
Starbucks slows. Microsoft surprises. Apple sues Qualcomm. And Twinkie goes cold. Plus, Emmy-award winning director Peter Kunhardt talks about his new HBO documentary, Becoming Warren Buffett. ...
Rule Your Retirement
Netflix hits a new high. Big Blue posts big profits. P&G raises guidance. We consider bidding on the iconic car from “Smokey & The Bandit” and share a few stocks on our radar. Plus, retire...
Under the Hood at the Detroit Auto Show
Big banks report bigger profits. Apple moves into original television programming. Chipotle climbs on surprising sales. And Hasbro makes a big move with Monopoly. Plus, veteran auto industry repo...
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CES: Top Tech Trends
Automakers rev up sales. Retailers report some not-so-happy holiday numbers. Apple reports some big numbers for its apps. And Sears unloads its toolbox. Plus, Motley Fool analyst David Kretzmann ...
2017 Preview
What was the underappreciated business story of 2016? Which stocks should investors be watching in 2017? Which stocks should investors avoid? Our analysts reflect on 2016, preview the new year, a...
Invisible Gorillas and Investing
On this week's show, we revisit some of our favorite conversations about investor behavior. Best-selling author Carl Richards talks about the benefits of the overnight test. Christopher Chabris t...
What the Fed's Move Means for You
The Fed raises interest rates. Chipotle makes big changes in the boardroom. Yahoo! gets hacked. And Pier 1 stuns Wall Street. Plus, CNBC's Carl Quintanilla talks about the business of binge-watch...
Retail & Restaurants
Costco and Lululemon rise on earnings, while Restoration Hardware flunks its holiday test. Chipotle and Starbucks host investor days. Coca-Cola picks a new CEO, as warm weather hurts Vail Resorts...
Starbucks’ Venti Change
Unemployment drops to its lowest rate since 2007. Starbucks announces a change at the top. Guess reports some unfashionable earnings. And Taco Bell unveils a Cheeto-filled quesadilla. Plus, corpo...
Stocks We're Thankful For
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, our analysts give thanks and help themselves to some humble pie. Best-selling author Dan Heath talks about his book, Decisive: How to Make Better Choices in Life an...
The Hidden Logic of Motivation
Best Buy surprises. Salesforce.com rises. And Berkshire Hathaway takes to the skies. Our analysts discuss those stories and behavioral economist Dan Ariely talks about his new book, Payoff: The H...
The Trump Investor
What does a Trump victory mean for investors? Is Shake Shack's success sustainable? Will Priceline fly even higher? And will Disney spin off ESPN? Our analysts tackle those questions and share th...
The Signal and The Noise
On this week's show, we share two of our favorite interviews. Motley Fool CEO Tom Gardner talks Facebook, Amazon, Google, and Tesla with best-selling author David Kirkpatrick. And we revisit our ...
Let's Make a Deal
Amazon and Apple slip on earnings. Mastercard surprises. Chipotle stumbles. And Google gains. Our analysts discuss those stories and weigh in on a mega merger. Thanks to Criquet for supporting Th...
Microsoft's New High
Microsoft hits an all-time high. Netflix delivers. Hasbro gets a boost from princess power. And Snoopy gets sent to the doghouse. Plus, best-selling author Roger Lowenstein talks about his newest...
Google's Perfect Timing
Samsung pulls the plug on the Galaxy Note 7. Wells Fargo's CEO steps down. And Snapchat's parent company prepares to go public. Plus, Motley Fool Asset Management's Bill Mann talks stocks, bonds,...
The Business of Motivation
On this week's show, we revisit two of our favorite interviews. Motley Fool co-founder Tom Gardner talks with Malcolm Gladwell about his book, David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art o...
The 37% Rule
Costco serves up bulky earnings. Frito Lay delivers for Pepsi. McCormick spices things up. And a beer maker gets a whole lot bigger. Plus, Brian Christian, co-author of Algorithms to Live By, tal...
Twitter Takeover
Is Twitter about to get acquired? Is Bed, Bath, and Beyond cleaning up its act? Will Facebook's latest admission alienate advertisers? Our analysts tackle those questions and share some stocks on...
Apple Connects
Apple's iPhone 7 connects with investors. Samsung heats up - but not in a good way. Bayer and Monsanto combine forces. And retailers report some dog days in August. Plus, best-selling author Bill...
Wells Fargo's Unreal Problem
Wells Fargo is fined for fake accounts. Apple cuts the wire. Dave & Buster's dips. And Restoration Hardware rises. Plus, influence expert Robert Cialdini shares some influential insights from his...
Freakonomics and Naked Money
On this week's Labor Day special, Freakonomics co-author Stephen Dubner talks about his new book, When to Rob a Bank: And 131 More Warped Suggestions and Well-Intended Rants. And Charlie Wheelan ...
Best Buys, Overpriced Drugs, and Productivity Tips
Best Buy surprises. Herbalife slides. Tiffany shines. And a drugmaker faces big blowback. Plus, Charles Duhigg offers some productive insights from his new book, Smarter, Faster, Better: The Secr...
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Home Improvement's Bright Future
Home Depot and Lowe's may have more room to run. Sports retailers have a strong week. The wireless wars heat up. An activist takes on Buffalo Wild Wings, while McDonald's makes a rash decision. ...
Spousonomics
Alibaba flies higher. Disney delivers. Shake Shack stumbles. And Walmart makes a big buy. Plus, journalist Jenny Anderson talks about her book, Spousonomics: Using Economics to Master Love, Marri...
Retirement: How Much is Enough?
Fitbit climbs. TripAdvisor stumbles. Electronic Arts scores. And FireEye gets singed. Plus, Motley Fool retirement expert Robert Brokamp shares the latest and greatest thinking on how much you ne...
The 1st Trillion Dollar Company
Alphabet, Amazon, and Apple report big earnings. Panera serves up strong growth. Verizon buys Yahoo. Twitter tumbles. And Whole Foods slips. Our analysts delve into the week's top business storie...
The Business of Lying
On this week's show, we revisit two of our favorite interviews. Behavioral economist Dan Ariely, author of The Honest Truth about Dishonesty, talks about the business of lying. And former mobst...
Pokemon Rules the World
Nintendo scores a huge hit with Pokemon Go. Amazon hits a new high. And Starbucks serves up some appetizing news. Plus, CNBC host Kayla Tausche talks about the business of big banks. Learn more a...
Danone's Next Wave
The government reports surprising jobs numbers. Danone makes a big buy. Pepsi hits a new high. And Chipotle faces new problems. Plus, Motley Fool Asset Management portfolio manager Bill Mann talk...
Declare Your Financial Independence!
We celebrate America's 240th birthday with our Financial Independence Special, featuring encore interviews with best-selling authors and radio hosts Dave Ramsey and Clark Howard. Learn more about...
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Brexit: What Investors Need To Know
Britain votes to leave the European Union. What does it mean for investors? Our analysts tackle that question and delve into some big news from Tesla. Plus, Cognex CEO Robert Willett talks about ...
Money Advice from Dad
Microsoft buys LinkedIn. Lumber Liquidators bounces back. We analyze those stories and more, and share the best money advice from our Dads. Plus, technology columnist Charles Arthur analyzes the ...
Dave & Buster's New High Score
Dave & Buster's racks up big earnings. Restoration Hardware gets hammered. Keurig Green Mountain goes cold. And Disney gets ready for its Shanghai debut. Plus, Motley Fool columnist Morgan Housel...
Bad Jobs
What do worse-than-expected jobs numbers mean for investors? Is Michael Kors stock back in fashion? Are Nike and Under Armour undervalued? Our analysts tackle those questions and share some stock...
GoPro's Surprising Shot
Costco posts strong profits. Monsanto rebuffs Bayer. And GoPro gets a shot of Red Bull. Plus, corporate governance expert and film critic Nell Minow talks Disney succession, Buffett wisdom, and m...
Naked Money
Secret agents, Bitcoin, and Fed conspiracies, oh my! Best-selling author Charlie Wheelan talks about his new book, Naked Money: A Revealing Look at What It Is and Why It Matters. Plus, our analys...
Retail's Rough Ride
Retail stocks get hammered. Disney loses some of its magic. Jack in the Box pops. And Electronic Arts scores big. Plus, Motley Fool co-founder David Gardner weighs in on Tesla, AI, and unconventi...
Tesla Accelerates
Tesla revs up production. Priceline loses altitude. Activision Blizzard scores. Zillow raises the roof on guidance. And KFC serves up a surprising new offering. Our analysts discuss some of the...
Amazon's Wild Growth
Amazon reports its most profitable quarter in history. Facebook connects. Apple slips. And Comcast makes a big buy. Plus, Thomson Reuters transportation editor Joe White kicks the tires on driver...
Big Tech's Big Miss
Alphabet, Microsoft, and Netflix slip. McDonald's surprises. And Under Armour rises. Plus, CNBC's Becky Quick previews the annual Berkshire Hathaway meeting. Learn more about your ad choices. V...
The Fantastic Future
Wall Street's big banks report. Mark Zuckerberg lays out his vision for Facebook. And PC sales continue to fall. Plus, best-selling author Ashlee Vance talks Elon Musk, Tesla, and SpaceX. For a f...
Disney's Surprise, Under Armour's Split
Disney shuffles its front office. Under Armour splits. Twitter bets on football. And Tesla accelerates. Plus, Motley Fool analyst Joe Magyer talks Amazon, China, and underappreciated Australian s...
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Better Burgers?
Chipotle serves up a Better Burger. McDonald's expands in China. And Lululemon jumps. Plus, Washington Post sportswriter Barry Svrluga talks about the business of baseball. Learn more about you...
Spring Cleaning
What's been the biggest surprise of 2016 so far? What's the big question our analysts have for the rest of 2016? And what happens when you take investment advice from a stock-picking, Hungarian b...
SeaWorld's Sea Change
FedEx delivers. Oracle rides the cloud. Chipotle stumbles. And SeaWorld Entertainment makes a big, big decision. Our analysts discuss those stories and USA Today San Francisco bureau chief John S...
The Secrets of Being Productive
What's the key to being really productive? Pulitzer Prize-winning author Charles Duhigg offers some insights from his new book, Smarter Faster Better: The Secrets of Being More Productive in Life...
Hello Kitty!
Valeant tumbles on news of an SEC investigation. Ambarella reports a big drop in profits. Kate Spade rises. And HP Enterprise surprises. Our analysts discuss those stories and delve into the late...
Home Stocks & Oscar Picks
Home Depot raises the roof. Restoration Hardware gets hammered. And Domino's delivers. Our analysts discuss some of the week's earnings news and dig into some field research on the Chicken McGrid...
Apple vs. Uncle Sam
Apple squares off with the FBI. Investors bid Priceline higher. Wal-Mart stumbles. And Boston Beer falls flat. Our analysts discuss those stories and share three stocks on their radar. Plus, hedg...
A Force Bigger Than Star Wars
Disney slips on concerns over ESPN. Pepsi serves up a dividend increase. Panera serves up an earnings surprise. Tesla revs up on future guidance. And TripAdvisor takes flight. Our analysts discus...
LinkedIn's Missed Connection
LinkedIn plummets on weak first quarter guidance. Alphabet surpasses Apple in the race to a trillion dollar market cap. GoPro reports some not so sporty earnings. And Conoco Phillips cuts its div...
Facebook's Big Surprise
Facebook reports record earnings thanks to strong growth in advertising. Microsoft connects with its cloud business. Apple loses some of its shine after projecting a decline in revenues. And McDo...
Blizzard 2016: Winners and Losers
Which companies will be the big winners and losers from the East Coast blizzard? Our analysts discuss that story and delve into earnings news from American Express, Netflix, and Southwest Airline...
What Now for Investors?
The stock market enters correction territory. Is it time for investors to buy? Our analysts tackle that question, delve into GoPro's dramatic fall, and share some stocks on their radar. Plus, Tho...
Mr. Market’s Rough Week
Wall Street had its worst starting week ever. Our analysts discuss how should investors react to China’s volatility and which blue-chip stocks are on their watch lists. Plus, we analyze the lat...
2016 Preview
Which stocks should investors be watching in 2016? Is it time to buy oil stocks? What's the big question for 2016? Our analysts preview the new year, make some reckless predictions, and offer up ...
Irrational Investing
On this week's show, we revisit some of our favorite interviews on investor behavior. Best-selling author Carl Richards talks about the benefits of the overnight test. Christopher Chabris talks i...
The Biggest Surprise of 2015
What's the biggest investing story of 2015? The biggest surprise? The best CEO? The worst CEO? On this week's show, our analysts weigh in on some 2015 surprises, highlights, and lowlights. Lear...
Can Chipotle Bounce Back?
Chipotle serves up some reassurance. Keurig Green Mountain perks up. And Kinder Morgan oils down its dividend. Our analysts discuss those stories and CNBC's Carl Quintanilla talks big banks, stoc...
YouTube Has Wall Street Seeing Red
YouTube goes shopping for TV and movies. Yahoo! considers selling its U.S. media business. And holiday retail gets off to a strong start. Our analysts discuss those stories and toy industry analy...
Turkey Stocks, Humble Pie & Malcolm Gladwell
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, our analysts talk turkey, share some stocks they're thankful for, and dig into some humble pie. Plus, Motley Fool CEO Tom Gardner talks with Malcolm Gladwell, autho...
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Hot IPOs, Cold Pizza & Star Wars
Wal-Mart surprises. Jack in the Box pops. Square makes its public markets debut. And Urban Outfitters buys a pizza chain? Our analysts discuss those stories and share three stocks on their radar....
The Devil's In The Dictionary
Macy's and Nordstrom take a tumble. Homebuilder D.R. Horton raises the roof. Cisco Systems slips. And Priceline trips. Our analysts discuss those stories and Wall Street Journal columnist Jason Z...
Facebook Soars, Disney Delivers
Facebook and Visa hit new highs. Disney's theme parks deliver while TripAdvisor loses some altitude. Our analysts discuss those stories and weigh in on stronger-than-expected jobs numbers. Plus, ...
Hot Coffee & Cold Wings
Apple reports record earnings. Starbucks grinds out big profits. LinkedIn connects. And Buffalo Wild Wings goes cold. Our analysts discuss those stories and Yahoo! Finance markets correspondent N...
New Highs for Alphabet, Amazon & Microsoft
Alphabet, Amazon, McDonald's and Microsoft hit new highs. Valeant Pharmaceuticals plummets. And Oprah gives Weight Watchers a boost. Our analysts discuss those stories and share three stocks on t...
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Wal-Mart's 10% Off Sale
Wal-Mart stumbles. Intel slips. And TripAdvisor takes flight. Motley Fool analysts Jeff Fischer, Ron Gross, and Jason Moser discuss those stories. Plus, Motley Fool Asset Management's Bill Mann t...
Battle in the Beer Industry
Anheuser-Bush InBev makes another bid for rival SABMiller. Domino’s Pizza serves up strong sales in the U.S., while Yum Brands continues to struggle in China. Plus, Credit Suisse Managing Direc...
Spicy Stocks & Tools for Smart Thinking
The government reports surprising unemployment numbers. Automakers report surprising sales. And rumors fly around Twitter's next CEO. Our analysts discuss those stories and psychology professor R...
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Volkswagen's Rough Road Ahead
Volkswagen hits the skids. Nike hits its stride. And Groupon takes 10% off its workforce. Our analysts discuss those stories and share three stocks on their radar. Plus, ThomsonReuters Transporta...
The Future of Investing
What does the Fed's inaction mean for investors? Will Hewlett-Packard's fortunes improve after a break-up? And will Olive Garden continue to serve up big returns? Our analysts tackle those storie...
The Fed's Next Move & Apple's New Gadgets
Will the Federal Reserve raise interest rates? We analyze what the Fed's next move means for investors and discuss Apple's latest gadgets and Lululemon's latest earnings. Plus, Grantland columnis...
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Costco's Winning Formula
Costco has racked up big profits for shareholders. In this special episode of Motley Fool Money, Costco co-founder Jim Sinegal shares some secrets to Costco's success. Learn more about your ad ch...
What the Market Volatility Means for You
The stock market has a wild week. What does the latest volatility mean for you? Our analysts discuss that question and share some stocks on their radar. And we revisit our interview with Stephen ...
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The Case for Not Panicking
The stock market tumbles. Is it a time for investors to be greedy or a time for investors to be fearful. Our analysts tackle that question and weigh in on some of the week's earnings news. And fo...
Google's Switch & Buffett's Big Buy
Google restructures. Shake Shack slips. And Warren Buffett makes a big buy. Our analysts discuss those stories and share some stocks on their radar. And Motley Fool Asset Management portfolio man...
Trouble in the Magic Kingdom?
Walt Disney shares fall on concerns over cord cutting. Is it a buying opportunity or is Disney losing its magic? We tackle that question and talk CVS, Coach, Lumber Liquidators, Priceline, and Zi...
The Future of Facebook
Facebook and LinkedIn fail to impress Wall Street. Twitter plummets. And Whole Food slips. Our analysts tackle those stories and discuss when to sell a stock. Plus, MarketWatch columnist Chuck Ja...
Amazon's Surprising Rise to the Top
Amazon.com soars after big earnings. And Chipotle, Starbucks, and UnderArmour get in on the party as well. Our analysts tackle those stories and debate the future of McDonald's. Plus, behavioral ...
Will Google Overtake Apple?
Google has its best week in more than ten years. Will the tech giant overtake Apple in the race to a trillion dollar market cap? Our analysts tackle that question and delve into big earnings from...
China, Cybersecurity & Baseball’s Business
The NYSE halted trading and United Airlines grounded thousands of flights, both due to computer problems, so is it time to invest in cybersecurity stocks? China’s market is tanking, but should ...
Declare Your Financial Independence!
We celebrate America’s 239th birthday with our “Financial Independence” special, featuring encore interviews with two of the best of the business: Dave Ramsey and Clark Howard. Learn more a...
Nike’s Victory Lap & Alibaba’s Exit
Nike shares hit an all-time high after strong Q4 results. Alibaba sells its U.S. business. IAC prepares to spin off Match.com, Tinder and OKCupid. Is it time to invest in online dating? We analyz...
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The Next Priceline?
TripAdvisor soars on its partnership with Marriott. And Fitbit soars in its Wall Street debut. Our analysts discuss some of the week's top business stories and Zillow Chief Marketing Officer Amy ...
Mid-Year Review & the Business of Extreme Sports
On this week's show, our analysts review the first half of 2015 and talk about some of the stock market's biggest surprises. And CNBC's Carl Quintanilla talks Apple, GoPro, and the big business o...
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Time to Take Stock in Automakers?
The government reports stronger than expected jobs numbers. Automakers report surprising sales. Yahoo! partners with the NFL. And Herbalife goes on the attack. Our analysts discuss those stories ...
Amazon's Speed, GoPro's Drones, and the Colonel's Comeback
Amazon launches same-day delivery. GoPro gets into the drone business. Michael Kors reports some unfashionable numbers. And Yum! Brands brings back Colonel Sanders. Our analysts discuss those sto...
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Why Target is Seeing Green
Target reports big earnings. Home Depot raises the roof. And Red Robin flies higher. Our analysts discuss those stories and share three stocks on their radar. And corporate governance expert and ...
David Gardner on Tesla, Star Wars, & Advice for Graduates
Verizon buys AOL. American Express hikes its dividend. And Shake Shack serves up surprising earnings. Our analysts discuss those stories and other business headlines. And Motley Fool co-founder D...
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Disney's Magic Touch
Disney reports big earnings. Whole Foods thinks small. And TripAdvisor flies higher. Our analysts discuss those stories and share three stocks on their radar. And Freakonomics co-author Stephen D...
Apple, LinkedIn, and Twitter
Apple reports big earnings. LinkedIn and Twitter stumble. And Lumber Liquidators falls to a 3-year low. Our analysts discuss those stories and share some stocks on their radar. Plus, Motley Fool ...
Amazon's Secret Weapon
Starbucks serves up a new all-time high. And Amazon and Microsoft find big profits in the cloud. Our analysts discuss those stories and delve into earnings news from Chipotle, Google, and 3D Syst...
Netflix Delivers
Netflix delivers big earnings. Etsy has a big debut on Wall Street. And Party City gives investors reasons to celebrate. Our analysts discuss those stories and delve into other earnings news. And...
4 Big Deals
GE announces a $50 billion share buyback. Royal Dutch Shell agrees to buy BG for $70 billion. And LinkedIn buys online education site Lynda.com for $1.5 billion. Our analysts discuss those storie...
Michael Lewis on Wall Street
With the 1st quarter of 2015 in the books, what should investors be watching in Q2?McDonald’s joins Wal-Mart and Target in increasing wages for workers. We analyze Amazon’s new “Dash Button...
Buffett’s Buy & Soda’s Steady Decline
Warren Buffett and 3G Capital team up again for the merger of Heinz and Kraft Foods. Coke and Pepsi grapple with the same problem: diet soda sales falling year over year. Wall Street’s most...
Starbucks’ Bold Move
Investors react to the Fed's loss of patience. Starbucks announces a stock split and gets some blowback over its latest initiative. And Nike rises on better-than-expected earnings. Our analys...
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Apple Watch
Apple unveils its watch. Big banks get a passing grade. Disney announces a sequel to Frozen. And Twitter bets big on video. Our analysts discuss those stories and share some stocks on their radar...
1 CEO Cooking Up Big Returns
Costco and Wayfair deliver the goods. Lumber Liquidators collapses. And two big tech stocks make a big switch. We discuss those stories and more. Plus, Motley Fool CEO Tom Gardner talks with Midd...
Raising the Roof
Target hits the mark. Home Depot and Lowes raise the roof. And the nightmares continue for DreamWorks. Our analysts discuss those stories and Motley Fool Asset Management's Bill Mann talks Tes...
The Creator's Code
Priceline soars. Solar City feels the heat. And Jack-in-the-Box hits a new high. Our analysts discuss those stories and share some stocks on their radar. And Amy Wilkinson talks about her...
The S&P's New High: Too Late to Buy?
The S&P 500 hits a new high. Trip Advisor soars. Whole Foods delivers. And Amerian Express declines. Our analysts discuss those stories and share some stocks on their radar. Plus, corporate g...
The Mouse That Roared
Disney reports record earnings and shares hit an all-time high. Will the magic continue for investors? Our analysts tackle that question and delve into the latest numbers from Chipotle, Linke...
Apple, Facebook, and Legendary IPOs
Apple and Google rise on earnings. Facebook slips. McDonald's gets a new big cheese. And one company announces a legendary IPO. Our analysts discuss those stories and share some time-tested...
How Adam Smith Can Change Your Life
Netflix surprises. McDonald's stumbles. Starbucks serves up big earnings. And the New Hampshire lottery serves up the sweet smell of bacon. Our analysts discuss those stories and share s...
Monster Trucks and Earnings Surprises
Intel surprises. Best Buy disappoints. And Target checks out of Canada. Our analysts discuss those stories and share some stocks on their radar. And veteran auto writer Paul Lienert shares th...
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Money Tips for the New Year
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2015 Preview: Part Two
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2015 Preview: Part One
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Year in Review
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Motley Fool Money: 12.12.2014
Costco hits an all-time high. Abercrombie & Fitch's CEO steps down. And LendingClub has a big debut on Wall Street. Our analysts discuss those stories and share some stocks on their radar.�...
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Motley Fool Money: 12.05.2014
The market hits new highs. Disney hikes its dividend. Abercrombie & Fitch reports unfashionable earnings. And Burger King brings back the Yumbo. On this week’s Motley Fool Money Rad...
Motley Fool Money: 11.28.2014
On our Thanksgiving Special, our analysts talk turkey, share some stocks they're thankful for, and eat some humble pie. Plus, corporate governance expert and film critic Nell Minow talks about ...
Motley Fool Money: 11.21.2014
China cuts interest rates. Best Buy surprises investors. Keurig Green Mountain tumbles. And Jack in the Box heats up. Our analysts discuss those stories. Plus, Motley Fool CEO Tom G...
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Wal-mart surprises investors. Buffett loads up on batteries. Hasbro eyes DreamWorks. And Twitter has a heart-to-heart with Wall Street analysts. Our analysts discuss those stories and ex...
Motley Fool Money: 11.07.2014
On this week's show, our analysts discuss earnings news from Alibaba, GoPro, Tesla, and Whole Foods. Motley Fool columnist Morgan Housel talks elections and investing. And tech entrepreneur J...
Motley Fool Money: 10.31.2014
On this week's show, our analysts discuss earnings news from Facebook, GoPro, LinkedIn, MasterCard, and Starbucks. And Lawrence Cunningham talks about his new book, Berkshire Beyond Buffett: Th...
Motley Fool Money: 10.24.2014
Apple hits a new high. Amazon stumbles. Microsoft surprises. And McDonald’s slowdown continues. Our analysts discuss those stories and share some stocks on their radar. And we talk ab...
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Motley Fool Money: 10.17.2014
Stock market volatility continues. Google misses. Netflix tumbles. And Barbie trips. Our analysts discuss those stories and share some stocks on their radar. And Motley Fool CEO Tom Gar...
Motley Fool Money: 10.10.2014
Costco hits an all-time high, Apple gets a letter from Carl Icahn, and semiconductor stocks send the Nasdaq lower. We analyze the latest headlines and talk with best-selling author Daniel Levitin...
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On this week's show, our analysts discuss the surprising jobs numbers, eBay's PayPal spin-off, and Wayfair's red-hot IPO. And we talk with John Lanchester, author of How to Speak Money: What T...
Motley Fool Money: 09.26.2014
Blackberry unveils the Passport. A giant in the bond business changes teams. And Apple deals with a new twist. Our analysts discuss those stories and Motley Fool columnist Morgan Housel sha...
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Alibaba works its magic on Wall Street. FedEx delivers. And Oracle's CEO steps down. Our analysts discuss those stories and share three stocks on their radar. Plus, Facebook Effect author ...
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Apple introduces a smartwatch. Lululemon reports fashionable earnings. And Activision Blizzard meets its Destiny. Our analyst discuss those stories and share some stocks on their radar. �...
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Motley Fool Money: 08.29.2014
Is high-speed trading a big problem for investors? On this week's show, we revisit our interview with Michael Lewis, author of Flash Boys: A Wall Street Revolt. Learn more about your ad choices...
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Motley Fool Money: 08.22.2014
On this week’s show, Motley Fool CEO Tom Gardner talks with Zillow CEO Spencer Rascoff about the big business of real estate. And we revisit our conversation with Think Like a Freak co-author S...
Motley Fool Money: 08.15.2014
Wal-Mart fails to impress Wall Street. Kate Spade slips. And Noodles & Company leaves investors feeling hungry. Our analysts discuss some of the week's top business stories. Plus, Wired Senio...
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Disney reports big earnings. Procter & Gamble announces a big move. And shares of Lululemon rise on insider selling news. We discuss those stories and Motley Fool analyst Joe Magyer weigh...
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Motley Fool Money: 08.01.2014
Twitter reports a profit. Zillow makes a big buy. And Buffalo Wild Wiings serves up some not so hot earnings. Our analysts discuss those stories. And Motley Fool co-founders David and Tom...
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Motley Fool Money: 07.25.2014
Shares of Facebook hit a new high. Chipotle serves up big gains. Amazon stumbles. And Apple rises. Our analysts discuss some of the week's big earnings news and take stock in the business ...
Motley Fool Money: 07.18.2014
Microsoft cuts 18,000 jobs. Mattel slips on Barbie bearishness. And Google climbs on stronger-than-expected revenues. Our analysts discuss those stories and share three stocks on their r...
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Motley Fool Money: 07.11.2014
The Fed's bond buying will end in October. Earnings season starts with a bang for Alcoa, but a thud for The Container Store and Lumber Liquidators. We analyze an upcoming merger for Big Tobacco...
Motley Fool Money: 07.04.2014
On this week's show, we revisit some of our favorite interviews on investor behavior. Best-selling author Carl Richards talks about the benefits of the overnight test. Christopher Chabris tal...
Motley Fool Money: 06.27.2014
GoPro has a big debut. Nike hits a new high. Barnes & Noble spins off the Nook. And television networks score a big victory. Our analysts discuss those stories and share three stocks on ...
Motley Fool Money: 06.20.2014
The Fed continues tapering. Amazon introduces a smartphone. And FedEx hits a new high. Our analysts discuss those stories and share three stocks on their radar. Plus, Jordan Ellenberg shares ...
Motley Fool Money: 06.13.2014
Intel rises. Priceline buys OpenTable. Twitter's COO resigns. Lululemon stumbles. And GM issues another recall. Our analysts talk about those stories and Motley Fool Singapore Director Da...
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Motley Fool Money: 06.06.2014
General Motors CEO Mary Barra fires 15 employees in the wake of an internal investigation. Pandora hits a sour note. And Krispy Kreme serves up some not-so-sweet earnings. Our analysts ...
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Motley Fool Money: 05.30.2014
Apple buys Beats. Michael Kors reports some fashionable numbers. And Google unveils its latest self-driving car. Our analysts discuss those stories and share some stocks on their radar. A...
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Motley Fool Money: 05.23.2014
AT&T announces plans to buy DirecTV. AstraZeneca rebuffs Pfizer. And Urban Outfitters hits a 52-week low. Our analysts discuss those stories and share three stocks on their radar. Plus, c...
Motley Fool Money: 05.16.2014
Freakonomics co-author Stephen Dubner talks about his new book, Think Like a Freak. And our analysts discuss Wal-Mart, Coca-Cola, SodaStream, and some of the week's other business news. Learn ...
Motley Fool Money: 05.09.2014
Disney reports big earnings. Whole Foods tumbles. And Activision Blizzard raises expectations. Our analysts discuss those stories and share three stocks on their radar. Plus, Motley Fool CE...
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The government reports surprising employment numbers. Ford and Yum name new CEOs. LinkedIn fails to connect. And Coach falls out of fashion. We discuss those stories and talk creativity with P...
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Motley Fool Money: 04.25.2014
Our analysts discuss earnings news from Apple, Amazon, Facebook, Ford, McDonald's, Netflix, and Starbucks. And CNBC host Becky Quick previews the Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting. Learn more a...
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Motley Fool Money: 4.18.2014
Is high-frequency trading a threat to individual investors? On this week’s show, best-selling author Michael Lewis talks about his new book, Flash Boys: A Wall Street Revolt. Learn more abo...
Motley Fool Money: 4.11.2014
The Nasdaq records its worst day in more than two years. eBay and Carl Icahn decide to play nice. And Panera's CEO compares his restaurant to a mosh pit. Our analysts discuss those stories and...
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March jobs numbers come in light. The debate over high frequency trading rages on Wall Street. And Google pulls off an unusual stock split. We analyze the latest from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Grub...
Motley Fool Money: 03.28.2014
Facebook makes a big buy. Microsoft introduces Office for the iPad. And Candy Crush gets crushed. Our analysts discuss those stories and share three stocks on their radar. Plus, Motley ...
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Motley Fool Money: 03.21.2014
Microsoft hits a 14-year high. Wal-Mart goes after GameStop. And Starbucks bets on wine and beer. Our analysts discuss those stories. Plus, best-selling author Will Thorndike shares some...
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Motley Fool Money: 03.14.2014
Clothing retailers report some unfashionable earnings. GM deals with new questions. And Amazon hikes the price of Prime. Our analysts discuss these stories and share three stocks on their r...
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Motley Fool Money: 03.07.2014
Costco disappoints. Safeway makes a deal. And SkullCandy skyrockets. Our analysts discuss some of the week's business news and share three stocks on their radar. Plus, author Brad Stone...
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Motley Fool Money: 02.28.2014
Baidu reports big earnings. Boston Beer serves up a surprise. And J.C. Penney and Target investors see some green. Our analysts discuss those stories and share three stocks on their radar...
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Motley Fool Money: 02.21.2014
Facebook makes a $20 billion connection. Tesla generates some electricity on Wall Street. And Lumber Liquidators raises the roof. Our analysts discuss some of the week's top business stories.�...
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Motley Fool Money: 02.14.2014
Comcast and Time Warner Cable agree to join forces. Jos. A. Bank buys Eddie Bauer. And AIG reports a profit and hikes its dividend. On this week's show, our analysts discuss those stories...
Motley Fool Money: 02.07.2014
CVS makes a surprising announcement. Twitter tumbles. And Disney hits a new high. Plus, Guardian technology editor Charles Arthur talks about Microsoft's new CEO. Learn more about your ...
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Motley Fool Money: 01.31.2014
The stock market stumbles. Facebook connects. Chipotle serves up big earnings. And Google surprises. Our analysts discuss some of the week's big stories. Plus, Leigh Steinberg talks about his b...
Motley Fool Money: 01.24.2014
Netflix investors see green after strong subscriber growth. Microsoft surprises with strong Surface sales. And Starbucks serves up big earnings. Our analyst discuss those stories and share so...
Motley Fool Money: 01.17.2014
Best Buy tanks on weak holiday sales. Google spends $3.2 billion on smart-home tech company Nest. Plus, our take on Intel, UPS, Hershey. Veteran automotive writer Paul Lienert analyzes the ne...
Motley Fool Money: 01.10.2014
Target sees red after its data breach. Twitter gets downgraded. And Ford's CEO turns down Microsoft. Our analysts discuss those stories and share some stocks on their radar. Plus, Mot...
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Motley Fool Money: 01.03.2014
What does the market's stellar performance in 2013 mean for investors this year? On this week's show, we preview 2014. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Motley Fool Money: 12.27.2013
On this week's show, we revisit two of our favorite interviews. Best-selling author Dan Pink talks about his latest book, "To Sell is Human: The Surprising Truth About Moving Others." And Pan...
Motley Fool Money: 12.20.2013
The Dow hits a record high as strong 3rd-quarter GDP numbers surprised Wall Street. Nike & FedEx deliver mixed earnings. Chipotle gets into the pizza business. Plus columnist Morgan Housel ...
Motley Fool Money: 12.13.2013
A new CEO takes the wheel at General Motors. Lululemon's CEO steps down. And MasterCard reports big earnings. Our analysts discuss those stories and share three stocks on their radar. Plus, CNBC'...
Motley Fool Money: 12.06.2013
Amazon unveils a high-flying initiative. Apple inks a deal with the world's biggest mobile carrier. And Sears spins off Lands End. Our analysts discuss those stories and we talk about the...
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Motley Fool Money: 11.29.2013
On this week's show, we eat some humble pie, share some stocks we're thankful for, and talk about a few turkeys. And best-selling author and radio host Clark Howard serves up some advice from...
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Motley Fool Money: 11.22.2013
Shares of Tesla lose some energy. Target misses the mark. Green Mountain grinds out big earnings. And Campbell's Soup serves up some disappointing numbers. Our analysts discuss those st...
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Motley Fool Money: 11.15.2013
Facebook gets rejected. Potbelly reports tasty earnings. And Amazon announces Sunday delivery. Our analysts discuss those stories. Plus, Motley Fool retirement expert Robert Brokamp t...
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Motley Fool Money: 11.08.2013
The government reports some surprising employment numbers. Twitter has a big debut. And Tesla tumbles. Our analysts discuss those stories and share three stocks on their radar. And we tal...
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Motley Fool Money: 11.01.2013
Apple fails to impress investors. Starbucks hits a new high. And Buffalo Wild Wings serves up hot earnings. Our analysts discuss those stories and share three stocks on their radar. P...
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Motley Fool Money: 10.25.2013
Microsoft rises on earnings. Amazon hits a new high. And Netflix overtakes HBO. Our analysts discuss those stories and share three stocks on their radar. Plus, Panera Bread founder an...
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Motley Fool Money: 10.18.2013
Congress makes a deal. Google hits a new high. Chipotle heats up. And Apple makes a fashionable addition. Our analysts discuss those stories and share three stocks on their radar. Plus, Mot...
Motley Fool Money: 10.11.2013
The government shutdown continues. Costco’s quarterly profit is better than advertised, while Yum Brands’ woes continue in China. Google teams up with HP. And the craft beer brewing ind...
Motley Fool Money: 10.04.2013
The government shuts down. Twitter gets ready to go public. And some Microsoft shareholders call for Bill Gates to step down. Our analysts discuss those stories and Honest Tea co-founder Seth Gol...
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Motley Fool Money: 09.27.2013
Government shutdown looms, JC Penney does it again, and Nike hits an all-time high. Our guys analyze the latest on Microsoft’s next CEO and share 3 stocks on their radar. Plus, craft beer p...
Motley Fool Money: 09.20.2013
Bernanke surprises. Microsoft makes a big buy. And Tesla accelerates. Plus, producer Jim Bruce discusses his new film, Money for Nothing: Inside the Federal Reserve. Learn more about ...
Motley Fool Money: 09 13 2013
Apple gets a weak reception. Twitter announces plans to go public. McDonald's serves up surprising earnings. And the Dow does some remodeling. Our analysts discuss those stories and tech wr...
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The government reports weaker-than-expected jobs numbers. Microsoft makes a big buy. Samsung & Qualcomm unveil the first smart watches. And Campbell Soup serves up a new way to make soup. ...
Motley Fool Money: 08.30.2013
On this week’s show, Naked Statistics author Charlie Wheelan talks about the numbers business. And Dan Heath talks about the business of decision-making. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...
Motley Fool Money: 08.23.2013
ESPN's Nate Silver, Rick Harrison of Pawn Stars, and our own in-house Las Vegas expert gives us his take on gold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Retail stocks suffer a bad week. BlackBerry puts itself up for sale. Carl Icahn takes a big bit of Apple stock and takes a shot at fellow activist investor Bill Ackman. Plus, radio host and bes...
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Amazon founder Jeff Bezos buys The Washington Post. Groupon and Tesla surprise investors. And Disney survives the Lone Ranger. Our analysts discuss those stories and retirement expert Robert ...
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Motley Fool Money 08.02.2013
Our analysts discuss the latest jobs report and delve into earnings news from Buffalo Wild Wings, Coach, LinkedIn, SodaStream, and Whole Foods. And CNBC correspondent Carl Quintanilla talks a...
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Motley Fool Money: 07.26.2013
Our analysts discuss earnings news from Apple, Baidu, Facebook, Netflix, and Starbucks. And best-selling author Dan Pink talks about his latest book: "To Sell is Human: The Surprising Truth Ab...
Motley Fool Money: 07.19.2013
The Fed Chief ressures investors. Coca-Cola loses some fizz. And Barbie stumbles. Our analysts discuss thoses stories and share three stocks on their radar. And Motley Fool co-founder Tom Gardn...
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Motley Fool Money: 07.12.2013
The market hits new highs. Microsoft restructures. Kroger buys Harris Teeter. And Twinkie makes a comeback. Our analysts discuss those stories and share some stocks on their radar. And ...
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Motley Fool Money: 07.05.2013
We celebrate Independence Day with our “Financial Independence” special, featuring encore interviews with two of the best of the business: Dave Ramsey and Clark Howard. Learn more about your ...
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Our analysts talk GDP growth, Barnes & Noble, and robot roaches. And we talk about the early business of baseball with Edward Achorn, author of The Summer of Beer and Whiskey. Learn more ab...
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Motley Fool Money: 06.21.2013
Ben Bernanke spooks investors. Shares of Jack in the Box rise. And Men's Wearhouse gives the boot to a retail icon. We discuss those stories and talk emerging markets with Motley Fool Asset...
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Motley Fool Money: 06.14.2013
Apple unveils a new look. Google buys Waze. And Lululemon surprises investors. Our analysts discuss those stories and share three stocks on their radar. And CNBC media and entertainment reporter ...
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Motley Fool Money: 06.07.2013
The government reports surprising jobs numbers. Amazon.com rolls out a new delivery service. And IBM bets big on cloud computing. Our analysts discuss those stories and share three stocks o...
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Motley Fool Money: 05.31.2013
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Motley Fool Money: 05.24.2013
The Fed stays the course. Microsoft unveils the Xbox One. And Disney makes some surprising cuts. Our analysts discuss those stories. Plus, corporate governance expert and film critic ...
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Motley Fool Money: 05.17.2013
Google hits an all-time high. Cisco hits a two-year high. And Tesla continues it sudden acceleration. Our analysts discuss those stories. Plus, we talk with Charlie Wheelan, author of Nake...
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Motley Fool Money: 05.10.2013
Whole Foods produces big earnings. Tesla surprises. Groupon delivers. And Facebook eyes the map app Waze. Our analysts discuss those stories and share three stocks on their radar. And Motley F...
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Motley Fool Money: 05.03.2013
The stock market hits a new high on stronger-than-expected jobs numbers. Our analysts talk about what it means for investors and delve into earnings news from Facebook, LinkedIn, Disney, Visa,...
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Motley Fool Money: 04.26.2013
Apple reports big earnings but fails to impress investors. Netflix surprises and its stock soars. And a fake tweet causes a flash crash. Our analysts discuss those stories and weigh in on...
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Motley Fool Money: 04.19.2013
Our analysts discuss earnings news from Google, Microsoft, Chipotle, Intel, Coca-Cola, and Pepsi. And we talk with Kenneth Cukier, co-author of Big Data: A Revolution That Will Transform How We...
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Motley Fool Money: 04.12.2013
The stock market hits a new high. J.C. Penney gets a new CEO. And PC shipments hit a new low. Our analysts discuss those stories. And Motley Fool Asset Management portfolio manager Bill M...
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Motley Fool Money: 04.05.2013
Samsung partners with Best Buy. Panera hits a new high. And Samoa Air makes a weighty decision. Our analysts discuss those stories. Plus, author Dan Heath talks about his new book, Decisive: How ...
Motley Fool Money: 03.22.2013
The EU attempts to deal with the crisis in Cyprus. Nike hits a new high. And Lululemon deals with disclosure issues. Plus, Jonah Berger discusses his new book, Contagious: Why Things ...
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Motley Fool Money: 03.15.2013
The Dow hits an all-time high. Samsung unveils its latest rival to the iPhone. And Mayor Bloomberg suffers a sweet defeat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Motley Fool Money: 03.08.2013
Our analysts discuss the Dow's new high, drama at Dell, and Warren Buffett's annual letter. Plus, Motley Fool co-founder David Gardner talks about some of his favorite, cutting-edge companies...
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Motley Fool Money: 03.01.2013
Groupon CEO Andrew Mason calls it quits. Nevada and New Jersey legalize online gambling. And Priceline bucks the trend in Europe. Our analysts discuss those stories and journalist Bryce Hoffm...
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Motley Fool Money: 02.22.2013
Wal-Mart and Coca-Cola hike their dividends. Google develops plans to launch retail stores. OfficeMax and Office Depot combine forces. And Sony unveils its Playstation 4. Our analysts...
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Motley Fool Money: 02.15.2013
Berkshire Hathaway and 3B Capital buy Heinz. Comcast buys the remaining stake of NBCUniversal from General Electric. Our analysts discuss those stories and share three stocks on their rad...
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Motley Fool Money: 02.08.2013
Hedge fund manager David Einhorn sues Apple. LinkedIn connects. And Dell goes private. Our analysts discuss some of the week's big stories and talk about some stocks on their radar. Learn more ...
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Motley Fool Money: 02.01.2013
Research in Motion unveils a new Blackberry. Amazon hits a new high. And Facebook's earnings fail to connect. We discuss those stories and talk with ESPN NFL Business Analyst Andrew Brandt. Learn...
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Motley Fool Money: 01.25.2013
Apple reports a rare earnings miss. Netflix reports blockbuster results. And Procter and Gamble cleans up. Our analysts discuss those stories and share some stocks on their radar. And w...
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Motley Fool Money: 01.18.2013
Facebook unveils a new search engine. Intel's profits fall. And General Electric's earnings rise. Our analysts discuss those stories and share three stocks on their radar. Plus, we talk a...
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Motley Fool Money: 01.11.2013
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Motley Fool Money: 01.04.2013
We kick off 2013 by analyzing Google’s win with the FTC, strong numbers from automakers and the latest jobs report. Plus, Motley Fool columnist Morgan Housel breaks down the fiscal cliff for in...
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Motley Fool Money: 12.28.2012
We celebrate the New Year with encore interviews with two financial and media mavens. Dave Ramsey talks money, marriage, and magic beans. And Clark Howard shares some financial tips from his lat...
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Motley Fool Money: 12.21.2012
We preview 2013 for investors by discussing CEOs on the hot seat, which stocks should go on their watchlists and which stocks to avoid. Plus, our analysts weigh in with Reckless Business Predicti...
Motley Fool Money: 12.14.2012
Google Maps returns to the iPhone. Costco fails to impress Wall Street. And Berkshire Hathaway makes a new buy. Our analysts discuss those stories and share some stocks on their radar. Plus, CN...
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Motley Fool Money: 12.07.2012
Our analysts discuss the jobs report, Citigroup layoffs, and the SEC investigation of Netflix CEO Reed Hastings Plus, Nassim Taleb discusses his new book, Antifragile: Things That Gain from Dis...
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Motley Fool Money: 11.30.2012
Costco issues a special dividend. Microsoft deals with problems below the Surface. And Zynga makes a risky bet. Our analysts discuss those stories. Plus, Robert Pozen shares some insights f...
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Motley Fool Money: 11.23.2012
Our analysts talk about some stocks they're thankful for and discuss a few turkeys. Plus, New York Times columnist Nate Silver shares some investing insights from his new book, The Signal and t...
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Motley Fool Money: 11.16.2012
Our analysts discuss BP's settlement, Berkshire's big buy, and some retailers' big earnings. Plus, corporate governance expert and film critic Nell Minow talks David Petraeus, Abraham Lincoln, a...
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Motley Fool Money: 11.09.2012
What does President Obama's re-election mean for investors? Is McDonald's losing its mojo? Is Amazon's latest move a big threat to Netflix? Our analysts tackle those questions and share some st...
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Motley Fool Money: 11.02.2012
Investors react to Hurricane Sandy. Starbucks serves up big earnings. Apple announces a big departure. And Disney makes a big acquisition. Our analysts discuss those stories and share t...
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Motley Fool Money: 10.26.2012
Apple misses on 4th quarter earnings. Facebook reports better-than-expected earnings. And Amazon reports its first quarterly loss since 2003. Plus, former Circuit City CEO Alan Wurtzel talk...
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Motley Fool Money: 10.19.2012
Shares of Google plunge after an earnings surprise. Our analysts discuss Google's big miss and delve into earnings news from Chipotle, McDonald's, and Microsoft. Plus, Gina Keating talks abou...
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Motley Fool Money: 10.12.2012
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Motley Fool Money: 10.05.2012
The unemployment rate falls to 7.8%. Facebook crosses a new milestone. Zynga hits a new low. And a hedge fund manager tells investors to short Chipotle. Our analysts discuss those s...
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Motley Fool Money: 09.28.2012
Apple CEO Tim Cook issues an apology over the iPhone5’s maps. Research In Motion has a rare earnings win. And America steels itself for a global bacon shortage. Plus Nate Silver talks inv...
Motley Fool Money: 09.21.2012
Apple's new iPhone goes on sale. Microsoft increases its dividend. Nike buys back shares. And an online real estate company makes a big splash with its IPO. Learn more about your ad choi...
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Motley Fool Money: 09.14.2012
Apple unveils the iPhone 5. McDonald's adds calories to its menu. And Facebook's CEO says it's time to double down. Our analysts discuss those stories and share some stocks on their radar...
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Motley Fool Money: 09.07.2012
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Motley Fool Money: 08.31.2012
We revisit some of our favorite interviews on our Labor Day Special. We talk about the business of lying with Dan Ariely, author of The Honest Truth About Dishonesty: How We Lie to Everyone -...
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Motley Fool Money: 08.24.2012
Apple, Google, Microsoft and Amazon all have events planned in September to unveil new products. Our analysts discuss which companies have the most to gain and lose, and delve into earnings fro...
Motley Fool Money: 08.17.2012
Facebook and Groupon hit new lows. And Home Depot hits a 52-week high. Our analysts discuss those stories and delve into earnings news from GameStop, Sears, and Target. Plus, Pawn Stars sta...
Motley Fool Money: 08.10.2012
Disney delivers its biggest earnings ever. IBM considers buying part of Research in Motion. And Starbucks bets big on mobile payment. Our analysts discuss those stories and share three stock...
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Motley Fool Money: 08.03.2012
The government reports stronger-than-expected jobs growth. Our analysts discuss the employment numbers and delve into earnings news from Procter & Gamble, General Motors, Kraft, Abercrombie & F...
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Motley Fool Money: 07.27.2012
Earnings news from Facebook, Apple, Amazon.com, Starbucks, and ExxonMobil. Motley Fool co-founder Tom Gardner talks investing philosophy, Whole Foods, Zillow, and LinkedIn. Learn more about ...
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Motley Fool Money: 07.20.2012
Chipotle, Google, IBM,and Microsoft report earnings. And Yahoo! names a new CEO. Our analysts discuss those stories and share three stocks on their radar. Plus, we talk about the busine...
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Motley Fool Money: 07.13.2012
China reports its slowest growth in three years. JPMorgan Chase updates investors on its big loss. Bridgepoint Education and SuperValu get slammed. And Microsoft's CEO has some fighting w...
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Motley Fool Money: 07.06.2012
We celebrate Independence Day with our “Financial Independence” special, featuring encore interviews with two of the best of the business. First Dave Ramsey talks money, marriage, and magic...
Motley Fool Money: 06.29.2012
The Supreme Court upholds the healthcare law. Coke bets big on India. Google unveils a new tablet. And McDonald's unveils a bigger, Big Mac. Our analysts discuss those stories and share s...
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Motley Fool Money: 06.22.2012
The Fed makes a move. Moody's downgrades big banks. Microsoft unveils its Surface tablet. And Burger King serves up a hot I.P.O. Our analysts discuss those stories and share three stocks ...
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Motley Fool Money: 06.15.2012
Investors brace for elections in Greece. JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon testifies before Congress. Dell and Nokia announce some big cuts. And Microsoft makes a big buy. Our analysts dis...
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Motley Fool Money: 06.08.2012
Our analysts discuss some of the big investing stories from 2012 and share some stocks on their radar. Plus, journalist Andrew Blum talks about his book, "Tubes: A Journey to the Center...
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Motley Fool Money: 06.01.2012
Investors react to weaker-than-expected jobs numbers. NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg attempts to crack down on sugary drinks. Samsung launches a big rival to the iPhone. And Amazon and Microsoft ...
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Motley Fool Money: 05.25.2012
Shares of Facebook flounder. Dell reports weak earnings. Heinz hikes its dividend. And Yahoo! unloads its stake in Alibaba. Our analysts discuss those stories and share some stocks on th...
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Motley Fool Money: 05.18.2012
Facebook makes its public debut. Our analysts discuss Facebook's future and share some stock ideas. Plus, Yahoo! Finance columnist Dan Gross talks about his new book, Better, Stronger, Fast...
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Motley Fool Money: 05.11.2012
JPMorgan Chase racks up a big loss. Disney reports big earnings. And Berkshire Hathaway gets involved in a bid for Avon. Our analysts talk about those stories plus share three stocks on th...
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Motley Fool Money: 05.04.2012
The government reports weaker-than-expected jobs growth. Yahoo! deals with a leadership controversy. Whole Foods serves up big earnings. Green Mountain Coffee serves up some bitter earnings. A...
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Motley Fool Money: 04.27.2012
On this week's show, our analysts discuss earnings news from Amazon.com, Apple, Coca-Cola, Dunkin' Brands, Ford, Netflix, Panera, Procter & Gamble, and Starbucks. Plus, we debate the relative m...
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Motley Fool Money: 04.20.2012
Our analysts discuss the latest earnings news from Coca-Cola, Chipotle, GE, Intel, McDonald's, and Microsoft. And we talk with CNBC's Carl Quintanilla about the new CNBC documentary, The Cost...
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Motley Fool Money: 04.13.2012
Coinstar, Google, JPMorgan Chase, and Wells Fargo report earnings. The U.S. Justice Department files suit against Apple. And Burger King cooks up a new use for bacon. Plus, we talk innova...
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Motley Fool Money: 04.06.2012
On this week's Motley Fool Money Spring Break Special, our analysts share three stocks for the next ten years. Plus, we talk about the business of creativity with Jonah Lehrer, author of Im...
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Motley Fool Money: 03.30.2012
Housing prices hit a 10-year low. Research in Motion tries to reconnect. And Starbucks tries to work out some bugs. Our analysts discuss those stories and share three stocks on their radar. ...
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Motley Fool Money: 03.23.2012
Apple announces a dividend. McDonald's CEO retires. Amazon bets big on robots. And Kraft picks a name for its global snacks business. Our analysts discuss those stories and share three stocks...
Motley Fool Money: 03.16.2012
S&P 500 dividends reach record levels. Goldman Sachs deals with a very public resignation. Disney deals with a box office flop. And Yahoo! sues Facebok. Our analysts discuss those stories...
Motley Fool Money: 03.09.2012
Apple unveils its new iPad. Starbucks serves up trouble for Green Mountain. And Pandora serves up disappointing earnings. Our analysts discuss these stories and share three stocks on their r...
Motley Fool Money: 03.02.2012
Retailers and automakers post strong results for February. Online review site Yelp goes public. And Google's new privacy policy goes into effect. Our analysts discuss those stories and shar...
Motley Fool Money: 02.24.2012
Oil prices continue to climb. Johnson & Johnson makes a change at the top. Wal-Mart and Home Depot report earnings. And Apple debates how to deploy its cash. Our analysts discuss those st...
Motley Fool Money: 02.17.2012
Baidu, GM, and Zipcar report earnings. Warren Buffett rebalances. Kellogg's makes a big deal. And Linsanity hits Wall Street. Our analysts discuss those stories and share three stocks o...
Motley Fool Money: 02.10.2012
Big banks make a deal. Shares of Buffalo Wild Wings, Philip Morris, and Whole Foods hit new highs. LinkedIn connects. And Groupon disappoints. Plus, Fortune editor Adam Lashinsky shares s...
Motley Fool Money: 02.03.2012
The Government reports better than expected unemployment numbers. Facebook files to go public. And Clorox cleans up with its quarterly earnings. Our analysts discuss those stories and share...
Motley Fool Money: 01.27.2012
The GDP grows at a 2.8% clip for the 4th quarter. President Obama announces new energy initiatives. Apple reports huge earnings. And JC Penney undergoes a big makeover. Our analysts discuss...
Motley Fool Money: 01.20.2012
Mortgage rates hit a new low. Google reports weaker-than-expected earnings. Yahoo!'s co-founder resigns. And Apple launches a new initiative. Our analysts discuss those stores and sha...
Motley Fool Money: 01.13.2012
Natural gas prices hit a 2.5 year low. Six big hotel chains launch up a new online service. Google cranks up its presence in China. And Sears deals with new financial woes. On this week's...
Motley Fool Money: 01.06.2012
Unemployment drops to 8.5%, holiday retail sales are a mixed bag and Yahoo! has a new CEO. We analyze the latest with Pepsi, Kodak, Barnes & Noble and talk with Motley Fool columnist Morgan Hou...
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Motley Fool Money: 12.30.2011
What's the big question for investors in 2012? Which industries have the most upside? Which stocks should investors put on their watchlist? On this week's show, our analysts preview the yea...
Motley Fool Money: 12.23.2011
On this week's show, we discuss the MF Global scandal, preview the year ahead, and share some stocks on our radar. Plus, former Gambino family associate Louis Ferrante talks about his book, M...
Motley Fool Money: 12.16.2011
What was the most significant business story of 2011? Who was the most influential business leader? What are the most overlooked stories of the year? What were the most undervalued stocks of ...
Motley Fool Money: 12.09.2011
Jobless claims fall as the EU continues to search for a resolution to the debt crisis. Ford reinstates its dividend for the first time in 5 years. Microsoft releases a major upgrade to Xbox Live....
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Motley Fool Money: 12.02.2011
The unemployment rate falls to its lowest level in more than two years. Retailers report big sales numbers. Pfizer loses its patent protection for Lipitor. And pop music group Hanson taps i...
Motley Fool Money: 11.25.2011
On this week's Motley Fool Money Thanksgiving Special, our analysts give thanks for some stocks and share a few turkeys. In the spirit of Black Friday, we talk about some bargain stocks. And Toy ...
Motley Fool Money: 11.18.2011
The European crisis escalates. Sears reports slumping sales. Heinz gets squeezed. Pepsi considers splitting itself into two. Amazon considers making a smartphone. And the new GM celebrates i...
Motley Fool Money: 11.11.2011
Greece gets a new leader. The Obama administration puts a big pipeline on hold. Starbucks makes a big buy. And Disney reports big earnings. Our analysts talks about those stories and shar...
Motley Fool Money: 11.04.2011
The European financial crisis escalates. The U.S. jobless rate falls to a six-month low. Groupon goes public. Starbucks reports big earnings. And Bank of America cancels plans to charge debit car...
Motley Fool Money: 10.28.2011
European leaders make a deal. Amazon, Chevron, ExxonMobil, Netflix, and Under Armour report earnings. And BP returns to the Gulf. Our analysts discuss those stories and share some stocks on ...
Motley Fool Money: 10.21.2011
World markets react to the death of Libyan dictator Muammar Qadaffi. Apple, Chipotle, Intel, McDonald's, and Microsoft report earnings. And Groupon prepares for its IPO. Our analysts ...
Motley Fool Money: 10.14.2011
Google reports big earnings. Hulu says it's not for sale. And a hedge fund manager gets an 11-year prison sentence for insider trading. Our analysts discuss those stories and share some ...
Motley Fool Money: 10.07.2011
Our analysts reflect on the legacy of Steve Jobs and the future of Apple. We debate the relative merits of the Occupy Wall Street protests, discuss Costco's fee hike, and share some stocks on t...
Motley Fool Money: 09.30.2011
Amazon introduces a Fiery challenger to the iPad. Warren Buffett announces a historic buy. Netflix makes a big deal. And Groupon takes half-off its revenues. Our analysts discuss those st...
Motley Fool Money: 09.23.2011
HP names a new CEO. Nike reports big earnings. Netflix deals with another backlash. And McDonald's and Microsoft increase their dividends. Our analysts discuss those stories and share a f...
Motley Fool Money: 09.16.2011
Shares of Netflix tumble after the company reports lower subscriber growth. Shares of Research in Motion plunge on weaker-than-expected earnings. And Warren Buffett makes a surprising addition ...
Motley Fool Money: 09.09.2011
President Obama unveils his jobs plan. Bank of America cuts more jobs. Yahoo's CEO loses her job. Hulu considers its suitors. And Groupon calls off its IPO. Our analysts discuss those s...
Motley Fool Money: 09 02 2011
Clark Howard shares financial tips with his latest book Living Large In Lean Times. Motley Fool co-founder & CEO Tom Gardner talks about the legacy of Steve Jobs and offers a few stocks on his ra...
Motley Fool Money: 08.26.2011
Fed Chief Bernanke speaks up. Apple CEO Steve Jobs steps down. Warren Buffett makes a big buy. And Tiffany reports big earnings. Our analysts discuss those stories and share some stocks o...
Motley Fool Money: 08.19.2011
The markets have another volatile week. Google makes a big acquisition. Wal-Mart reports big earnings. And a basketball game in China causes a big stir. Our analysts discuss those stories and...
Motley Fool Money: 08.12.2011
The stock market closes a volatile week on a positive note. Retailers report stronger-than-expected numbers for July. Bank of America attempts to reassure investors. Warren Buffett issues a ...
Motley Fool Money: 08.05.2011
The government reports better-than-expected employment numbers but the stock market volatility continues. Our analysts talk about Mr. Market's wild week and delve into the latest earnings from ...
Motley Fool Money: 07.29.2011
The government reports weaker-than-expected economic growth. The debt ceiling drama continues. Amazon, Starbucks, and Whole Foods serve up big earnings. And Dunkin' Brands serves up a hot IP...
Motley Fool Money: 07.22.2011
What will Apple do for an encore? What does the Greek bailout mean for the future of the EU? Should investors take stock in Coke or Pepsi? Our analysts tackle those questions and delve into e...
Motley Fool Money: 07.15.2011
Our analysts explain why they're bullish on Adidas and Lumber Liquidators, why they're bearish on Pandora and Tesla, and why they're conflicted over Amazon.com, Chipotle, and a Chinese online dat...
Motley Fool Money: 07.08.2011
Stocks fall on a bad jobs report. Warren Buffett bets on the U.S. economy. Target brings home the groceries. Facebook launches video chat. And Hulu entertains suitors. Our analysts discuss...
Motley Fool Money: 07 01 2011
Our mid-year review! We’ve got the big stories from the 1st half of 2011 and what lies ahead for investors in the 2nd half. We’ve got business and non-business predictions, and tips to help y...
Motley Fool Money: 06.24.2011
Greece wrestles with a new bailout. Oil prices tumble. Facebook makes a new friend. And Harry Potter gets his own business. Our analysts discuss those stories and share some stocks on t...
Motley Fool Money: 06.17.2011
What does the crisis in Greece mean for investors in the U.S.? Will online music service Pandora produce sweet music for shareholders? Can a retail guru from Apple turn around J.C. Penney? ...
Motley Fool Money: 06.10.2011
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon challenges Fed Chief Ben Bernanke. Hewlett-Packard attempts to challenge Apple's iPad. Big banks lose a big vote in Congress. And Hasbro introduces a heavy meta...
Motley Fool Money: 06.03.2011
The economy adds fewer new jobs than expected. Groupon files for an IPO. Google fights with China. Nokia tumbles. And 5-Hour Energy scores with seniors. Our analysts discuss those sto...
Motley Fool Money: 05.27.2011
Google introduces tap-to-pay technology. Hedge fund manager David Einhorn calls for Microsoft CEO Steve Balmer to step down. And Krispy Kreme reports its tenth consecutive quarter of same-stor...
Motley Fool Money: 05.20.2011
LinkedIn has a big debut on Wall Street. Abercrombie & Fitch, Deere & Company, Dell, and Limited Brands report strong earnings. General Mills loads up on yogurt. And McDonald's responds to critic...
Motley Fool Money: 05.13.2011
Microsoft bets big on Skype. Disney loses big on Mars. Big oil gets grilled over big tax breaks. Google unveils the Chromebook. And Facebook deals with a public relations fiasco. Plus, New York T...
Motley Fool Money: 05.06.2011
What does the death of Osama bin Laden mean for investors? What was the most surprising thing about this year's Berkshire Hathaway meeting? Will thinking like an economist really improve your mar...
Motley Fool Money: 04.29.2011
Fed Chairman Bernanke meets the press. Amazon, Caterpillar, Ford, and Under Armour report big earnings. And Johnson & Johnson makes a big buy. Our analysts tackle those stories, share some sto...
Motley Fool Money: 04.22.2011
Our analysts step back from the week's news and share some timeless investing truths. Author Peter Sims offers some big insights from his book, Little Bets: How Breakthrough Ideas Emerge from S...
Motley Fool Money: 04.15.2011
Google reports weaker-than-expected earnings. Zipcar revs up on Wall Street. Best Buy thinks outside the big box. Cisco says goodbye to the Flip. And the Winklevoss twins learn to live on...
Motley Fool Money: 04.08.2011
Disney breaks ground in China. Google revamps YouTube. Expedia spins off TripAdvisor. And Procter & Gamble sells Pringles. Our analysts discuss those stories and share some stocks on their rad...
Motley Fool Money: 04.01.2011
The government reports better-than-expected jobs numbers. Dunkin Donuts flirts with an IPO. Warren Buffett deals with some trouble on the ranch. And Abercrombie & Fitch deals with a bikini brou...
Motley Fool Money: 03.25.2011
Is Amazon's new venture with Google a serious threat to Apple? Are the television networks becoming Netflix's worst nightmare? And could Warren Buffett's next acquisition involve a talking duck?...
Motley Fool Money: 03.18.2011
With the evolving crisis in Japan and rising tensions in the Middle East, what are the economic implications for investors? What's behind Warren Buffett's latest big buy? Will investors get a goo...
Motley Fool Money: 03.11.2011
On this week's show, we talk about the economic implications of the earthquake in Japan. Seth Jayson explains why he thinks Netflix has a Facebook-sized problem. James Early explains why Warren ...
Motley Fool Money: 03.04.2011
Do competitors stand a chance against the iPad 2? What does Wal-Mart's dividend hike mean for investors? What do Warren Buffett and Charlie Sheen have in common? We tackle those questions and t...
Motley Fool Money: 02.25.2011
What's behind Wal-Mart's slumping same-store-sales in the U.S.? Should Netflix fear Amazon's new video streaming service? Which stocks will benefit from rising oil prices? And how could sharehol...
Motley Fool Money: 02.18.2011
What will IBM’s Watson do for his next act? Will Starbucks grind out big profits with single-serve coffee? What’s behind Warren Buffett’s latest buying and selling? We’ll tackle those sto...
Motley Fool Money: 02.11.2011
Our analysts discuss the latest earnings from Chipotle, Cisco, and Disney. We delve into Microsoft's new deal with Nokia and talk retail with Costco CEO and co-founder Jim Sinegal. Learn mor...
Motley Fool Money: 02.04.2011
Best-selling author Michael Lewis talks about Wall Street's next big bet. BP resumes its dividend. Mattel reports big earnings. And Netflix braces itself for some big competition. Plus, ...
Motley Fool Money: 01.28.2011
Microsoft’s latest quarterly earnings were a mixed bag but we’ll tell you why the stock is poised for success. Plus, the latest earnings analysis on Amazon, Ford, McDonald’s, Netflix and ...
Motley Fool Money: 01.21.2011
Is President Obama's new economic advisor a bad investment? What will a new CEO do for Google? Will healthier foods translate to healthier profits for Wal-Mart? And will the iPad be able to save ...
Motley Fool Money: 01.14.2011
Is Fed Chief Bernanke wearing rose-colored glasses? How did Intel rack up big quarterly profits? Who will be the winners and losers with the Verizon iPhone? And should investors take Ford or GM o...
Motley Fool Money: 01.07.2011
Is Facebook really worth $50 billion? Is GM on the road to recovery? Is Microsoft Kinect the future of television? And does the Starbucks CEO know the difference between a mermaid and a siren? On...
Motley Fool Money: 12.31.2010
What's the big question for investors in 2011? Will Apple eclipse Exxon Mobil in market cap? Will Facebook go public? In this installment of Motley Fool Money, we offer up some New Years pred...
Motley Fool Money: 12.24.2010
Encore Presentation: On this week's show, we talk holiday retail and share some timeless investing advice. Plus Corporate Library co-founder and film critic Nell Minow talks Buffett, markets, and...
Motley Fool Money: 12.17.2010
Is Facebook Founder Mark Zuckerberg a good choice for Time’s Person of the Year? What’s been the most undercovered story of the year? What’s been the biggest surprise of the year? And wil...
Motley Fool Money: 12.10.2010
China raises reserve requirements. Netflix gets added to the S&P 500. Kraft goes to court against Starbucks. And Howard Stern resigns with Sirius XM. On this week's show, we tackle those ...
Motley Fool Money: 12 03 2010
The EU tries to contain the crisis in Ireland. Pepsi scores in Russia. Google bids for Groupon. And Abecrombie & Fitch reports some fashionable sales growth. On this week's show, we'll talk...
Motley Fool Money: 11 26 2010
On this week's show, we talk holiday retail and share some timeless investing advice. Plus Corporate Library co-founder and film critic Nell Minow talks Buffett, markets, and movies. Learn more a...
Motley Fool Money: 11.19.2010
On this week's show, we talk about China's tightening, Ireland's crisis, Wal-Mart's expansion, and Apple's latest music. Motley Fool Managing Editor Brian Richards serves up a shot of Diageo. ...
Motley Fool Money: 11.12.2010
Asian market tumble. Gold hits a new high. Cisco and Disney report earnings. And Walmart makes a big move for the holidays. On this week's show, we'll discuss those stories, share some st...
Motley Fool Money: 11 05 2010
The stock market hits a two-year high. The Fed goes on a buying spree. The GOP wins control of the House. And Starbucks and Whole Foods report big earnings. On this week's show, we'll tackle th...
Motley Fool Money: 10 29 2010
Who is Todd Combs and what does Warren Buffett see in him? Has Microsoft regained its mojo? And will Kimberly-Clark revolutionize your bathroom? On this week's show, we'll answer those questions...
Motley Fool Money: 10 22 2010
China raises interest rates. Steve Jobs raises the stakes. And Chipotle serves up yummy earnings. On this week's show, we'll talk about those stories, talk tech with Washington Post columnist Rob...
Motley Fool Money: 10 15 2010
Google reports big earnings. Microsoft introduces new phone software. Fed Chief Bernanke says the economy is growing too slowly. And Starbucks says its employees are moving too fast. On this ...
Motley Fool Money: 10.08.2010
On this week's Motley Fool Money, we share some of our favorite recent interviews. Michael Lewis talks about The Big Short. Alice Schroeder talks Snowball: Warren Buffett and the Business of Li...
Motley Fool Money: 10.01.2010
The stock market records its best September performance in more than seventy years. AIG announces a plan to repay the U.S. government. Fisher Price announces a massive recall. And Johnson & Johns...
Motley Fool Money: 09.24.2010
Warren Buffett says the recession isn't over. Microsoft hikes its dividend. Blockbuster files for bankruptcy. And Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps debuts at the box office. On this week's sh...
Motley Fool Money: 09.17.2010
Warren Buffett reassures investors and Research in Motion surprises investors. On this week's show, we talk about some of the week's top business stories, share some stocks on our radar, and ta...
Motley Fool Money: 09.10.2010
Can Google Instant find success? What do Apple's new apps guidelines mean for investors? Can money buy happiness? On this week's show, we tackle those questions and talk with CNBC anchor Maria Ba...
Motley Fool Money: 09.03.2010
We dig into the latest jobs and retail numbers and how Mariner Energy’s explosion is affecting oil stocks. Plus, why did Dell & HP have a bidding war over an unprofitable company? Should Ne...
Motley Fool Money: 08.27.2010
Aflac CEO Dan Amos talks about the business behind the duck. Drive author Dan Pink talks about the business of motivation. Corporate Library co-founder Nell Minow talks about the movie business...
Motley Fool Money: 08.20.2010
GM announces plans for an IPO. Intel buys McAfee. And Target buys some controversy. On this week's show, we talk about some of the week's business headlines, share some stocks on our radar, and t...
Motley Fool Money: 08.13.2010
On this week's Motley Fool Money, we share some of our favorite interviews. Jonah Lehrer talks about How We Decide. Dan Ariely talks about the Upside of Irrationality. And Christopher Chabris...
Motley Fool Money: 08.06.2010
The US economy sheds more jobs. BP caps the well. And Research in Motion introduces a fresh Blackberry. On this week’s Motley Fool Money Radio Show, we discuss those stories, share som...
Motley Fool Money: 07.30.2010
On this week's Motley Fool Money, we share some of our favorite recent interviews. Michael Lewis talks about The Big Short. Alice Schroeder talks about Warren Buffett. Matt Ridley makes the...
Motley Fool Money: 07.23.2010
What will new financial reform law mean for consumers and investors? On this week's show, we tackle that question. review some of the year's big stories, and share some stocks on our radar. Lea...
Motley Fool Money: 7.16.2010
Congress passes financial reform. Steve Jobs admits that Apple's not perfect. Intel reports big earnings. And Google disappoints Wall Street. On this week's Motley Fool Money Radio Show, we...
Motley Fool Money: 7.09.2010
Some big name retailers report better-than-expected numbers for June. Android gains on the iPhone. And a foul-mouthed, animated bear creates big controversy for Best Buy. On this week's Motley Fo...
Motley Fool Money: 07_02_2010
What do the latest jobs numbers mean for investors? Will Google's Droids capitalize on the new iPhone's bad reception? Will Ryanair's vertical seats catch on with U.S. airlines? And will Hulu's n...
Motley Fool Money: 06.25.2010
What will the financial reform bill mean for investors? Will Kinnect technology connect for Microsoft? Will technical glitches hurt the new iPhone's reception? On this week's Motley Fool M...
Motley Fool Money: 6.18.2010
BP agrees to set up a $20 billion escrow account. The price of gold hits an all-time high. Facebook's COO questions the future of email. And Starbucks announces plans for free WiFi. On thi...
Motley Fool Money: 06.11.2010
BP debates paying a dividend. Google takes issue with Apple. And Bernie Madoff has some choice words for his investors. On this week's Motley Fool Money Radio Show, we discuss those stories...
Motley Fool Money: 06.04.2010
BP deals with a spreading spill and sinking stock. The market reacts to the latest jobs numbers. And Michael Dell talks publicly about the possibility of taking his company private. In thi...
Motley Fool Money: 05.28.2010
Can BP contain the damage? Is the economic recovery half-full or half empty? Who will win the battle for your living room? On this week's Motley Fool Money Radio Show, we discuss those stories a...
Motley Fool Money: 5.21.2010
On this week's Motley Fool Money Radio Show, we discuss financial reform, Google television, and Kevin Costner's slick technology. We talk intuition and investing with Christopher Chabris, co-aut...
Motley Fool Money: 05.14.2010
On this week's Motley Fool Money Radio Show, we talk EU bailout, gold prices, Disney earnings, Whole Foods earnings, and stocks on our radar. NYU Economics Professor Nouriel Roubini talks about ...
Motley Fool Money: 05.07.2010
On this week's Motley Fool Money Radio Show, we discuss Wall Street volatility, the situation in Greece, and potential problems for Apple. Plus best-selling author Dave Barry talks about the busi...
Motley Fool Money: 04.23.2010
President Obama goes to Wall Street. Apple, Chipotle, and Netflix report big, big earnings. And Congress debates the future of movie futures. In this week's Motley Fool Money Radio Show, we tack...
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Motley Fool Money: 04.16.2010
The SEC sues Goldman Sachs. President Obama talks about the business of space. Google, Intel, and Mattel report earnings. And Twitter debuts a new business model. On this week's Motley Fool Money...
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Motley Fool Money: 04.09.2010
What do surging same-store sales numbers mean for investors? Is Apple's latest offering a threat to Google? And is KFC's latest offering a threat to your health? In this week's Motley Fool Money...
Motley Fool Money: 04.02.2010
Are US automakers on the road to recovery? What's the biggest challenge for Apple's iPad? Which company is best positioned for a post-DVD world? On this week's Motley Fool Money Radio Show, we t...
Motley Fool Money: 03.26.2010
What does the overhaul in health care mean for investors? What does the crisis in Greece mean for investors? How much is Facebook really worth? And just how good were Best Buy's earnings? On t...
Motley Fool Money: 03.19.2010
Investors move out of US stock funds. Pepsi makes a not-so-sweet move. And Fedex sees some positive moves in the economy. On this week's Motley Fool Money Radio Show, we tackle those stories...
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Motley Fool Money: 03.12.2010
Is Lehman Brothers the new Enron? Will Cisco's new router technology connect with investors? Are the latest retail numbers really cause for celebration? On this week's Motley Fool Money Radio Sho...
Motley Fool Money: 03.05.2010
The government reports better than expected jobs numbers, Domino's and Urban Outfitters report big sales, Tivo records a big win, The SEC goes after false profits, And Apple goes after Google. On...
Motley Fool Money: 02.26.2010
The economy grows at its fastest pace in six years. The Fed Chief offers his prescription for the U.S. and China. And the SEC cracks down on shorting. On this week's Motley Fool Money Radio Show,...
Motley Fool Money: 02.19.2010
The Fed hikes the discount rate. The stimulus package celebrates its first birthday. Abercrombie & Fitch exposes itself. And Comcast rebrands itself. On this week's Motley Fool Money Radio Show, ...
Motley Fool Money: 02.12.2010
The EU deals with big problems in Greece. Google announces big plans for broadband. And U.S. retailers report better than expected January numbers. On this week's Motley Fool Money Radio Show, we...
Motley Fool Money: 02.05.2010
New York's Attorney General throws the book at Bank of America. Bailout beneficiary AIG prepares to hand out big bonuses. Toyota does damage control. And Apple CEO Steve Jobs goes on the at...
Motley Fool Money: 01.29.2010
Apple introduces the iPad. Toyota issues a massive recall. And Amazon.com, Microsoft, and Netflix report big earnings. On this week's Motley Fool Money Radio Show, we'll tackle those stories, tal...
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Motley Fool Money: 01.22.2010
President Obama proposes a crackdown on big banks. Google and eBay report earnings. Anticipation grows over Apple's next creation. And the market responds to the latest twists in the health care...
Motley Fool Money: 01.15.2010
President Obama wants to impose a fee on TARP recipients. Is it an unfair tax or a "financial crisis responsibility fee"? Google gets hacked over its Chinese site getting hacked. Should the Inter...
Motley Fool Money: 01.08.2010
How big a threat to Apple is Google’s new smart phone? Was the holiday retail sales really as good as advertised? This week we crunch the numbers on the latest jobs report and look west to se...
Motley Fool Money: 12.18.2009
Fed Chief Ben Bernanke is Time Magazine’s “Person of the Year”, but who would we pick? This week we look back at 2009 and discuss the underplayed stories of the year, as well as the compan...
Motley Fool Money: 12.11.2009
What do better-than-expected retail numbers mean for investors? Why is Yahoo! bullish on Tiger Woods? Has Goldman Sachs seen the light on executive compensation? And what will AOL do with its new...
Motley Fool Money: 12.04.2009
What do better-than-expected employment numbers mean for investors? Does Bernanke deserve another term? Will Comcast win the battle for the living room? In this installment of Motley Fool Money...
Motley Fool Money: 11.06.2009
The unemployment rate hits 10.2%. Warren Buffett bets big on a railroad. And the 500 largest non-financial companies in the US hold record amounts of cash. We talk about what it means for i...
Motley Fool Money: 10.30.2009
The economy grows more than expected in the third quarter. Edmunds.com kicks the tires on the Cash for Clunkers program. Amazon.com, Target, and Wal-mart begin rationing deeply discounted book...
Motley Fool Money: 10.23.2009
Amazon.com and Netflix report big earnings. Microsoft unveils Windows 7. And the “Pay Czar” gets down to business. In this installment of Motley Fool Money, we tackle those topics, talk...
Motley Fool Money: 10.16.2009
Google reports record profits. Bank of America reports a big loss. Wal-mart throws the book at Amazon.com. And Pepsi tries to pick up some new customers. In this installment of Motley...
Motley Fool Money: 10.02.2009
Bank of America CEO Ken Lewis says goodbye, Starbucks rolls out instant coffee, and unemployment numbers on the rise. All that plus 3 stocks our panel is taking a close look at. Learn more about ...
Motley Fool Money: 09.25.2009
A former Fed Chairman has some tough love for "too big to fail." Twitter has a new round of financing. Google has some cheaper options. And an unemployed metal-detecting enthusiast has a ne...
Motley Fool Money: 09.18.2009
Fed Chief Bernanke says the recession is "very likely over." Warren Buffett says he's buying stocks. Facebook reports a profit. And France wants happiness to count as part of GDP. We'll t...
Motley Fool Money: 09.11.2009
What role did the Lehman Brothers bankruptcy play in the financial crisis? Is the Yahoo! CEO a shrewd negotiator or serious distraction? Is the latest from Apple much ado about nothing? We tackle...
Motley Fool Money: 09.03.2009
Is commercial real estate the next big hurdle for the U.S. economy? Will Disney’s purchase of Marvel mean superhero-sized returns for shareholders? And was eBay & Skype the worst corporate pai...
Motley Fool Money: 08.21.2009
Amazon.com, Microsoft, and Yahoo! team up against a tech rival. Starbucks announces that it's raising and lowering prices. And the Fed Chief expresses some optimism about the near term. In ...
Motley Fool Money: 08.14.2009
Does optimism from the Fed spell better times ahead for investors? Will the Chevy Volt and Nissan Leaf drive big profits? What’s in store for retailers like Costco, Wal-mart, and Target? Will ...
Motley Fool Money: 07.24.2009
Existing home sales rise for the third straight month. The Dow crosses 9,000 for the first time since January. And Amazon, Apple, Chipotle, eBay, Ford, JP Morgan, McDonald’s and Microsoft repor...
Motley Fool Money: 07.10.2009
GM reemerges from bankruptcy. Google announces plans for a new operating system. Amazon cuts the price of the Kindle 2. The SEC continues to examine Apple’s disclosure about Steve Jobs�...
Motley Fool Money: 07.02.2009
The unemployment rate hits a 26 year high. Bernie Madoff gets hit with a 150 year sentence. And Wal-mart takes some hits for its support of employer mandated health coverage. So what does it al...
Motley Fool Money: 06.12.2009
Does a new CEO at Palm mean trouble for competitors like Apple and Research In Motion? What does the new “compensation czar” have in store for companies like Bank of America and Citigroup? A...
Motley Fool Money: 06.05.2009
It was another good week for the market. Is it a sucker's rally or a real recovery? Are there still some bargains to be had? Will Google's new Wave swamp Facebook? What’s in store for Wal-mart...
Motley Fool Money: 05.29.2009
The economy continues to contract and foreclosures continue to rise. General Motors gears up for bankruptcy. And Microsoft adds some Bing to its search. In this installment of Motley Fool Money,...
Motley Fool Money: 05.22.2009
Uncle Sam seizes and sells Florida’s BankUnited. The dollar continues its decline. And the SEC takes a closer look at just how, exactly, Bernie made off with billions. In this week’s Motley F...
Motley Fool Money: 05.08.2009
Does Uncle Sam get a passing grade on bank stress tests? Can Amazon’s new Kindle save the newspaper industry? Are McDonald’s new coffee drinks a serious threat to Starbucks? And is Marvel’s...
Motley Fool Money: 05.01.2009
Which stocks can help you inoculate your portfolio against swine flu fears? Should President Obama put the brakes on his criticism of Chrysler’s creditors? How much should investors bank on nex...
Motley Fool Money: 04.24.2009
Amazon.com, Apple, and Netflix report better than expected earnings. What does the future hold? Will Ford’s earnings drive investors back to the automaker? And when a CEO uses profanity, does...
Motley Fool Money: 04.09.2009
Wells Fargo banks big profits. Amazon.com and Apple face the music. The SEC considers hemming some shorts. And Segway and GM introduce their pet PUMA. On this week’s Motley Fool Money, we tackl...
Motley Fool Money: 04.03.2009
Unemployment rises to its highest level since 1983. G20 leaders agree to toughen up and pay up. President Obama shows some tough love to US automakers. And rumors swirl that Google may be sweet ...
Motley Fool Money: 03.27.2009
A good week for the stock market, so is it time to pop the champagne? With stocks like Amazon, Netflix, Chipotle and Best Buy on the rise, is now the time to buy? And what does the panel think of...