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Uber’s earnings may seem a little hand-wavy, but there's more to the story. At (00:12) Tim Beyers and Mary Long take a look at earnings from Uber and Toast. Then, (16:34) Alicia Alfiere and Ricky Mulvey ask if AI will kill Chegg, the homework helper. Tickers discussed: UBER, SICP, JOBY, TOST Host: Mary Long Guests:[...]

For anyone besides Netflix? First up, (00:21) Jason Moser and Ricky Mulvey break down earnings from Disney and Axon Enterprise. Then, (19:44) Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp look at the 60/40 portfolio, and if it still holds up in 2024. Tickers discussed: DIS, AXON, NFLX, GLD Learn more about the Range Rover Sport at www.landroverusa.com[...]

When Warren Buffett talks, investors listen. We unpack the quotes and commentary from the market’s most anticipated annual meeting and check in on the state of Berkshire Hathaway.   (00:13) Jim Gillies and Dylan Lewis discuss: - Berkshire’s past and future succession-- planning. - What Buffett’s cash stack and shrinking Apple position might signal about his[...]

The number of data compromises last year increased by 78% from just 2022, according to the 2023 Annual Data Breach Report. One primary reason for this increase? Artificial intelligence. “This Week in Tech” co-hosts Tim Beyers and Tim White discuss the rise of cyber threats, and what it means for companies like Microsoft, Crowdstrike, and[...]

Whether it's smartphones or soy lattes, consumers are pickier right now. The companies that are keeping things convenient and creating value offerings are winning, the ones that aren’t are struggling. (00:21) Ron Gross and Jason Moser discuss: - Apple’s sluggish hardware sales and massive $110B buyback program, and Amazon’s killer cloud and ad segment growth.[...]

We’re talking big moves and Big Oil as earnings season continues. At (00:21) Jason Hall and Deidre Woollard break down Peloton’s CEO shift and Big Oil’s big profits. At (16:40) Tom Chivers, author of Everything Is Predictable, explains how the Bayesian theorem underlies much of modern life and investing. Companies discussed: PTON, SHEL, XOM, COP[...]

Customers are willing to pay up, as long as it’s convenient. Amazon’s e-commerce segment proves it, but at Starbucks long lines during peak periods have customers rethinking their orders.  (00:21) Asit Sharma and Dylan Lewis discuss: - In the face of revenue declines and struggling comps, are Starbucks’ shares worth watching? - Amazon’s eye-popping operating[...]

Alex Chriss is still early in his tenure as the CEO of PayPal, but the company’s turnaround is already showing green shoots. (00:21) PayPal’s earnings and why a drop at a specialty insurance company could be a buying opportunity for investors. (16:57) What to do before you meet a financial advisor, and some questions to[...]

Ahead of earnings at Paramount, potential deals and rumors are flying. At 00:21, Jason Moser and Deidre Woollard discuss what’s happening at Paramount as well as strong earnings from Domino’s Pizza and SoFi. At 16:58, Invitation Homes CEO Dallas Tanner shares his vision for housing’s future. Companies discussed: SOFI, INVH, DPZ, PARA Host: Deidre Woollard[...]

Executives like to talk about innovation, but how do you spot the difference between world changing stuff and corporate theater? Elliott Parker is the CEO of High Alpha Innovation and author of, “The Illusion of Innovation.” Parker joins Ricky Mulvey for a conversation about: The power in being contrarian One mega cap that knows how[...]

Winmark doesn’t make a lot of noise. The business speaks for itself. Winmark, a resale is a franchisor that owns concepts including Plato’s Closet, Play It Again Sports, and Once Upon a Child. The company has tripled the return of the S&P 500 since its IPO, and delivered an annualized return of 18% over the[...]

We’re seeing consistently strong results this earnings season, but the market keeps looking forward. It loves Alphabet’s dividend and Tesla’s mass market ambitions, but is less sold on Meta commingling AI and the Metaverse. (00:21) Andy Cross and Emily Flippen discuss: - Chipotle’s stellar comps and future store growth opportunity. - Why Tesla’s low-priced EV[...]

At (00:21) David Meier and Deidre Woollard discuss IBM’s potential acquisition of HashiCorp and how it helps grow the business. And what was it about Meta’s earnings that gave the market pause? Companies discussed: IBM, HCP, META, NOW, CMG, ALGN Host: Deidre Woollard Guest: David Meier Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Dan Boyd Learn more about[...]

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 market reaction, how Boeing’s backlog insulates it from short-term delivery hiccups, and why Visa’s results are boring – and that’s a-ok. Companies discussed: TSLA, BA, V Host:[...]

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 Motors and Spotify. At (15:44), we cover the reasons that inflation is sticky, and what investors can do about it.[...]

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. - What CoStar really sees in Matterport. (13:05) Sanmeet Deo and Ricky Mulvey break down On Holdings appeal for shoe lovers and[...]

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 Report, and the co-author of “How to Listen When Markets Speak: Risks, Myths, and Investment Opportunities in a Radically Reshaped Economy.”[...]

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: - The three things needed to invest in individual stocks. - How to select a brokerage. - The fees that investors will encounter,[...]

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 reactions. (00:21) Ron Gross and Matt Argersinger discuss: - Whether investors should be buying Netflix’s “pay attention to this, not that.” - What Taiwan Semi’s results[...]

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 tech race. - More uses for weightloss drugs. (13:39) Mary Long and Deidre Woollard explore the allure of the treasure hunt economy. Companies discussed: FIVE, DLTR,[...]

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 Dylan Lewis discuss: - Why ASML’s earnings show a slowdown in investment in chip manufacturing. - United Airlines’ strong quarterly results, and[...]

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 comeback for wealth management at Merrill Lynch. - IMAX’s cash flow story and the future of movie theaters. Plus, (16:33) Alison[...]

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 Goldman Sachs. - Charles Schwab’s bounce-back quarter. (14:24) David Meier interviews Fluence Energy CEO Julian Nebreda on opportunities in the energy storage industry.[...]

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 some of Business’s biggest names. Fool Analyst Tim Beyers caught up with Magnuson for a conversation about: Braze’s origin story. The power of personalized[...]

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 Staggering Fall.” He returns to Motley Fool Money to join Ricky Mulvey for a conversation about: FTX’s inevitable decline. The resurgence[...]

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 latest inflation numbers and whether the Fed will actually cut rates in 2024. - The oddity of stocks, interest rates, and alternative hedges[...]

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 announcements show the company’s AI ambitions. - What Blackstone might buy next. (17:26) Robert Brokamp interviews Steve Chen, the CEO of NewRetirement, on[...]

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 of building factories in Arizona. - If Jamie Dimon is the new Warren Buffett. (13:18) Deidre Woollard talks with Ron Gross for a look inside the[...]

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. Dylan Lewis caught up with Arison for a conversation about: Grindr’s growth story. Looking beyond dating for platform engagement. What companies can[...]

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 Long caught up with Rhee for a conversation about: - An unlikely turnaround at a retailer serving plus sized, moderate income black women. -[...]

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 Moser and Bill Mann discuss: - Why Disney and Nelson Peltz were both winners in the company’s board fight. -[...]

 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 less popular. - If slowing EV production makes long-term sense. - The power demands of artificial intelligence. (16:17) Matt Frankel and Ricky Mulvey take a look at insurance[...]

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: - The 7.5-magnitude earthquake in Taiwan affecting TSMC and highlighting global dependence on the region for chipmaking. - Our first look into Intel’s foundry[...]

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 winners and losers. - A demand shift to hybrid vehicles. - What Tesla’s deliveries miss means for the carmaker. (16:39) Robert Brokamp and[...]

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. - What’s driving gold prices. (17:01) Asit Sharma and Ricky Mulvey discuss stocks that can beef up your portfolio, in a special April[...]

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 investing - The 2nd Anniversary of The Motley Fool Foundation. - And play a special March Madness-themed Market Cap Game Show. Stocks[...]

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 about the future of space commercialization. They discuss: - The magic of microgravity, and its impact on everything from[...]

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 new CEO, and the difficulty of shifting company culture. - Big deals helping Home Depot corner the professionals market and Johnson[...]

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 nature of home remodeling. - If RH’s lofty goals are attainable. (13:34) As a tribute to Daniel Kahneman, we revisit his 2013 conversation with Morgan Housel[...]

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 collapse in Baltimore and how it affects the port and the companies with goods going in and out of it.[...]

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 realtors and traditional brokerages. - The potential effect on Redfin’s growth story. - Why CoStar may be a winner in the shake-up. Plus, (16:50) Robert[...]

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. - If Elliott Management can make Match soar. (16:21) IWG CEO Mark Dixon explores the opportunity his company sees in the global[...]

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 his latest, “The Ownership Dividend.” Deidre Woollard caught up with Peris to talk about why he believes we’re about to witness a resurgence of[...]

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 sports reporters at the Wall Street Journal and co-authors of the new book, “The Formula: How Rogues, Geniuses, and Speed Freaks Reengineered F1 into the[...]

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, and why it probably means years of lawyer fees and distraction for Apple. - Chipotle’s 50-for-1 stock split and the market[...]

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. - The picks and shovels play behind sports betting. (14:42) Mary Long interviews Lauren Sherman, fashion reporter for Puck on two retailers looking for[...]

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.    (00:13) Tim Beyers and Dylan Lewis discuss: - Chipotle’s historic 50-for-1 stock split and why the burrito-maker still has plenty of[...]

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 Nvidia’s new Blackwell GPU. - If any competitors are closing in on the tech giant. - Nvidia’s plays in humanoid robots, self-driving cars, and weather forecasting.[...]

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. - Why an EV blunder may have cost Hertz’s CEO his job. (16:06) Daniel Newman, CEO of the Futurum Group, explains what to[...]

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 livestream for a conversation about the role of luck in investing. In this selection from that conversation, they discuss: Being early to trends, and[...]

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 “Irreplaceable: How to Create Extraordinary Places that Bring People Together.” They discuss: - The evolution of grocery stores, and how regional players can compete. - Why direct-to-consumer[...]

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 agreeing to over $400M in fines and to eliminate its commission rules. - Why AI is pushing Oracle up and Adobe down after[...]

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. - What makes Dick’s Sporting Goods so resilient. - The making of a perfect storm for homebuilders.[...]

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 Dylan Lewis discuss: - Family Dollar’s plans to close almost 1,000 locations over the next few years and what it says about the state[...]

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 sales. - Product problems for BYD Auto. Plus, (17:20) Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp talk to a couple about their[...]

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 for movie makers. - How Reddit is more like X than Pinterest. (15:49) Ricky Mulvey interviews John Carrington, CEO of energy solutions company Stem[...]

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 operates airplane hangars around the United States. They discuss: How Sky Harbour is building home bases for planes. The massive growth in private aviation[...]

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 discuss: If Airbnb can take a greater share of the hospitality market. Why sports and the Sphere are a winning combination for Las Vegas.[...]

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 quarter and the strength of cybersecurity spend. - Target’s rebound and how it might get back to growth. - The stories behind rough earnings from Foot[...]

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. - Abercrombie & Fitch’s incredible rise. - American Eagle’s tough bet on logistics. (18:55) Mary Long and Motley Fool contributor Matt Frankel set[...]

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, and how the company is turning to loyalty programs for more growth. - Crowdstrike’s results showing enterprise spend on cybersecurity[...]

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 Fix’s latest earnings, and whether the clothing company could be a turnaround play. - Why Jim likes the prospects for beat-up fintech company PROG holdings. (14:46)[...]

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. - If Spirit Airlines will seek another buyer. - Why the latest go-private offer may be good news for Macy’s shareholders. (18:03) Ricky[...]

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 Opportunities investing service to discuss: - Super Micro’s real business. - The original bull thesis for the data center service company. - Super Micro’s relationship with[...]

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-cap investing. They check in on a handful of different small caps and discuss: If the disappearance of “the small-cap premium” is[...]

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 discuss: - Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman -.Apple putting an end to Project Titan and its automotive ambitions. - Earnings[...]

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 leadership means for Snowflake. - Why growing revenue isn’t just about new customers. (17:00) Gary Stevenson, author of “The Trading Game,” explains[...]

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: - Apple’s automotive ambitions “Project Titan” seemingly being wrapped up, and what it means for the tech company. - Beyond Meat’s short-squeeze-fueled 40% spike,[...]

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’s plan to test surge pricing. - If cereal is a part of a complete and nutritious dinner. Plus, (18:15) Alison Southwick and[...]

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 trouble. - What a mountain of cash means for the insurance business. (17:53) Ken Costa, author of The $100 Trillion Dollar Wealth Transfer, explains how a[...]

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 “Supercommunicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection.” Mary Long caught up with Duhigg for a conversations about: - The habits of Supercommunicators. -[...]

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 “Spatial Computing: An AI-Driven Business Revolution.” Deidre Woollard caught up with Hackl for a conversation about: - How businesses, like Lockheed Martin and Lowes, are[...]

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, and MercadoLibre - Acquisition roundup: Capital One is acquiring Discovery Financial and Walmart is acquiring Vizio (19:11) Bloomberg reporter, Kurt Wagner talks about Twitter and[...]

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. - What concerns Tim about Nvidia’s capital allocation. Companies discussed: NVDA Host: Deidre Woollard Guest: Tim Beyers Producers: Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Dan Boyd Learn[...]

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 outlook. - Where the next big cybersecurity threats could come from. - Fubo’s attempt to sport a sports streaming superpower. (17:12) Matt Frankel and Ricky[...]

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 investor reaction to the proposed merger.  - Home Depot’s earnings.  - The end of an activist story at a company[...]

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, and author of “Right Kind of Wrong”. They discuss: - The complex failure at Boeing. - What to do after something goes wrong.[...]

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 Keyes to discuss: - What it is like to be a CEO at a company facing bankruptcy. - 7-Eleven and the American[...]

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 - Earnings wrap-up for Twilio, Lyft, Airbnb, Shopify and Trade Desk - Nvidia’s disclosure of its investments and how it impacted stocks (19:11)[...]

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. - If Stellantis is ready to take on Big EV. - Deere’s returns for investors. (17:55) Drew University Professor Chris Andrews shares his thoughts[...]

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 fundamentals. - Why Uber and Lyft aren’t as close as investors may think. Plus, (15:03) Dylan Lewis, Deidre Woollard, and Mary Long join Ricky[...]

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 partnership for Tiger Woods. Plus, (15:20) Jason Moser and Bill Mann join Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp to share some Valentine’s[...]

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 increasing bifurcation of the watching experience. - If it takes more than a celebrity or three to make a great ad. (19:11) Mary Long and Rick[...]

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 from a recent episode of our premium podcast, Stock Advisor Roundtable, Brian and Tom also discuss: The future of fraud detection. How to[...]

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 Fool Senior Analyst Jason Moser for conversation about the publicly traded companies associated with the game, and find out if any[...]

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 how things look as the stock hits all-time highs. - Spotify and Uber’s impressive combo of growth and efficiency. - Earnings updates from Roblox, Simon Property Group, and[...]

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 its IP into gaming. - ESPN’s power moves. (17:33) Kirsten Guerra explores the complicated logistics that drive 1-800-Flowers. Companies discussed: DIS, FLWS, NFLX, FUBO Claim[...]

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 all-time highs and its ride-hailing dominance. - Chipotle’s fantastic quarter, and why the company’s comps prove you can’t bet against big burrito. - Roblox’s[...]

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 real estate risk for the central bank. - Spotify’s strategy shift in podcasting. - The audio company’s operating loss and big free cash flow[...]

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 data to drive menu changes. - Snap’s proclamation that social media is dead. (16:53) Ricky Mulvey talks to Patrick Badolato, an Associate Professor of Instruction at[...]

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 Damodaran for a conversation about: - Corporate lifecycles, and why investors should understand them. - The problem with trying to follow[...]

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 energy transition and author of the new book, “The War Below: Lithium, Copper, and the Global Battle to Power Our Lives.” Deidre Woollard caught[...]

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 dividend, and how the cloud keeps performing for Microsoft and Amazon. - Why New York Community Bank’s woes don’t signal[...]

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. - Peloton’s path forward. - Ways streaks are valuable to businesses. (16:47) Mary Long and Matt Frankel discuss the buy now, pay later phenomenon and[...]

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 Lewis discuss: - Where AI developments are showing up in Microsoft’s financials. - The concerns over Alphabet’s ad segment, even[...]

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 watch as big tech companies report. - Concentration in the Magnificent Seven. - Questions about Flutter Entertainment’s share count and debt load. - The switching[...]

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 next. - If Sofi is building the next big bank. (17:12) Eric Siegel, author of The AI Playbook, explains the challenges facing companies looking[...]

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 Estate Portfolio for Lasting Financial Freedom.” Deidre Woollard caught up with Meyer to discuss: - Creating a vision for your investing plan.[...]

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 Argersinger and Anthony Schiavone to talk about all things dividends. They discuss: Whether “special dividends” are really special at all.  2 “Dividend Knights” – and[...]

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 could have good times ahead. (00:21) Bill Mann and Andy Cross discuss: - Microsoft crossing $3T and[...]

(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 is paying off. (18:51) Tom King and Mary Long talk about Constellation Software’s history of acquisitions. Companies discussed: TSLA, BYD, NOW, CNSWF Claim your Epic Bundle[...]

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 revenue, and why the key semiconductor company has a different outlook for 2024 than its main customer Taiwan Semi. - Huge subscriber gains for Netflix,[...]

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 down of Gillette.  - Why Schwab’s deposit flight isn’t quite breaking the bank. Plus, (16:12) Robert Brokamp kicks off a two-part interview[...]

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 of legacy brands. (19:27) Deidre Woollard interviews Jamil Khan, Chief Strategy and Small Business Officer at H&R Block on where the tax-preparation company is headed[...]

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 caught up with Catmull to discuss:  Being in the “business of exponential change”  AI’s potential upheaval of the animation industry How technology and story advance[...]

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’s next shot at an Alzheimer’s treatment. - Why companies can’t “muscle their way” into making new molecules. - How NVIDIA could change drug development. [...]

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: - Why there’s so much cash sitting on the sidelines right now, and why it may or may not work back into the market. - Blackrock[...]

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 banks are socking away money for credit losses. - The potential advantage for regional banks. (17:31) Asit Sharma and Mary Long take a[...]

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 Airlines hit a snag. - Elon Musk’s comp package at Tesla, and what investors should think of his desire to have 25% voting[...]

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 highlighted. - Why the CEO of Adidas gave his cell phone number to 60,000 people. Plus, (14:20) Robert Brokamp and Alison Southwick[...]

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 periods with lower rates of return. They also discuss:  Disconnects between the real economy and financial markets, Whether the US stock market is merely a[...]

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 Woollard caught up with Sonders to discuss: - Why investors should pay attention to the S&P 600. - Cracks in consumer spending. - The year of[...]

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 latest inflation numbers and why we shouldn’t bank on rate cuts yet - Activist investor activity at Twilio and Match Group, and potential plans[...]

(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 the snap test? Alicia Alfiere and Ricky Mulvey explore this vital way of considering companies. Companies discussed: CRM, GOOG, GOOGL,[...]

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) Jason Moser and Dylan Lewis discuss: - The SEC’s pending decision on crypto spot ETFs and the agency’s X account getting hacked. - Potential regulations coming[...]

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 the business. - Crocs updated sales guidance, and low valuation. - Why investors seem to always celebrate layoff announcements. Plus, (13:08) Robert Brokamp and Alison Southwick[...]

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 successful. - The relevance of Twilio’s CEO switch. (17:42) Ricky Mulvey interviews Kevin Simzer, Chief Operating Officer of Trend Micro, about cybersecurity in the[...]

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”. Dylan Lewis caught up with Housel for a discussion about:  - Setting up processes, not resolutions for the new year. - The[...]

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. Mary Long talks with Asit Sharma, Meilin Quinn, and Matt Argersinger about:  (01:02) Fool Rules, (12:53) investing tools, (21:28) and what the year[...]

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 Seven are currently trading at and why some other areas look a bit more attractive now for new money. - Holiday e-commerce[...]

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 drops impacted Big Egg. (17:23) Jim Gillies and Ricky Mulvey talk pullback stocks including Aritzia and Shopify. Companies discussed: CALM, WBA,[...]

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 characters are now appearing in horror slasher films. - Tesla once again being the king of EVs, and what to make of BYD coming up on[...]

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:  - Apple resuming watch sales, and long battle against Masimo.  - Why it’s difficult to make accurate economic predictions.  - Understanding a business’s valuation and its story.  -[...]

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 2024 - CEOs in the hot seat - Reckless predications for the new year (19:11) Motley Fool CEO Tom Gardner shares his investing lessons[...]

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Argersinger and Anthony Schiavone to reflect on real estate trends in 2023 and look ahead toward the year to come. They discuss: - Three[...]

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 changes. (19:11) Restaurateur, investor, and chairman at Cava Ron Shaich talks about Cava’s path to becoming a public company, and why you might not want[...]

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 and Paramount would be a win-win deal. - Potential other media mash-ups. - Challenges facing the used car business. (20:06) Sanmeet Deo[...]

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: - Why you might not be able to buy the Apple Watch soon in the U.S. - Comcast’s data breach affecting 30+ million[...]

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… and beyond! - The everlasting power of Barbie, Hot Wheels, and Lego. - Coupang’s acquisition of luxury online retailer, FarFetch. Plus, (15:27)[...]

(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) Deidre Woollard talks to angel investor and author Bill Raduchel about how tech has changed over the past six decades. Companies[...]

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 of Marvel Studios to discuss: - Why making superhero movies wasn’t always an obvious decision.  - The success, and future problems, created by[...]

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 caught up with Alicia Alfiere, Tim Beyers, and Tim White to discuss: Differences between public markets and the venture scene,  How money[...]

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 investors, companies, and homeowners. - Why 2023 was rosy for NVIDIA and the cruise lines, and not so great[...]

“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 on her time as a castaway in Fiji. They also discuss: Emily’s best-case scenario path to the Final Three, Conversations at camp (plus, whether[...]

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 producer, CrownRock. - Disney licensing shows out of its walled garden. - Why Netflix is can afford to be a buyer right now. - Google’s[...]

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 stores are going the way of the dodo. - What could change the regulatory climate for big deals. (17:06) Ricky Mulvey and Matt Frankel dive into[...]

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 retail landscape. They discuss: - How Americans are spending and changing their priorities. - The tech replacement cycle, and what that means for[...]

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 opportunities investors can find in a messy housing market. They also discuss: The deceptive nature of “static” mortgages 6 bank stocks that are[...]

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 Bard, and GameStop’s curious corporate investing plan update. - Chewy’s status as the #1 pet pharmacy in the U.S., Lululemon’s business-as-usual quarter, and[...]

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 on macro trends. - What factors could lead to a Dollar General turnaround. (21:38) Mary Long talks with Dexcom CEO Kevin Sayer about[...]

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 Lewis discuss: - McDonald’s growth plans to hit 50,000 locations and 250 million loyalty members by 2027, and other insights from[...]

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 500 and the company’s focus on profitability and owning its market. - How Wells Fargo seemed to announce future layoffs in a strange way. -[...]

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 Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines deal going through. - If airlines lose specialness as they grow. - The race to bring GLP-1 drugs to market. (18:35)[...]

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 state of the “War on Cash” Embedded finance And two “toll booths” that aren’t going away anytime soon Tickers discussed: V,[...]

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 author of a number of books, including The Geek Way. Mary Long caught up with McAfee to discuss how culture shapes companies –[...]

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 not be out of the woods yet on rate hikes. - Why Apple and Goldman Sachs are breaking up their credit[...]

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. - If cybersecurity’s challenges will fade. (20:48) Mary Long and David Meier discuss the “second acts” of BlackBerry and Garmin, and take[...]

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 discuss: - Some of their favorite Mungerisms on investing and life. - Berkshire’s incredible performance in his time with the company. - The best[...]

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 Dylan Lewis discuss: - Early Cyber Monday results and why consumer spend isn’t slowing down quite yet. - News that Chinese fast fashion[...]

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 Amazon’s reign as the holiday leader. (17:03) Ariel Adams, founder of aBlogToWatch, talks with Alex Friedman about the luxury watch market. Claim your Stock[...]

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 some things we’re thankful for. (00:21) Bill Mann and Jason Moser discuss: - Why it doesn’t feel like the market is up 18%[...]

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’s ho-hum response.  The OpenAI drama, corporate governance, and  How they’re making their turkeys this Thanksgiving.  Companies discussed: NVDA, MSFT Send us your questions, show ideas, and feedback[...]

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 company’s growth slows. - How big-ticket item sales are impacting Lowe’s and Best Buy. (14:52)  Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp share some financial gratitude[...]

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 the pace of AI. - What former Cruise CEO Kyle Vogt might do next. (17:55) Ryan Severino, chief economist at BentalGreenOak, part[...]

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, “Breaking Twitter: Elon Musk and the Most Controversial Corporate Takeover in History.” Ricky Mulvey caught up with Mezrich to discuss: Twitter’s impact on Musk’s legacy, The[...]

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 Diplomacy at Tufts University and the author of Chip War: The Fight for the World’s Most Critical Technology. Ricky Mulvey caught up[...]

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: - Why the market is cheering recent CPI and labor data, and why it might mean we’ve hit the end of rising[...]

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 the meeting experience. - Walmart’s strengths as a global player. (21:29) Ricky Mulvey interviews ACV Auctions Chief Operating Officer, Vikas Mehta on the ever-evolving[...]

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 discuss: - The stunning revelation that Apple earns 36% of Google search revenue from safari as part of their default agreement.[...]

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:  - What lower inflation means for stock investors. - Sticky housing prices.  - Home Depot’s quarter and sales decline.  - What softer spend on big-ticket purchases means[...]

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 business-to-business platforms. - What tech companies need to consider as they hit profitability. - If Monday.com will be the acquirer or the acquired.[...]

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, that specializes in digital product design and development. He’s also the author of “The Sound of the Future: The Coming Age of[...]

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 podcast “All Else Equal: Making Better Decisions.” Ricky Mulvey caught up with Berk to discuss – and debate – the merits[...]

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 deal with the film and tv industry, Disney’s deal to buy the rest of Hulu, and Warner Brothers Discovery’s “generational disruption.” The Trade[...]

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 fading ad value. - The value of sports entertainment. (17:09) : Tim White and Tim Beyers sit down with Iinformatica Chief Product Officer, Jitesh Ghai to discuss[...]

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 illegal naked short selling. Robinhood “normalizing” and becoming a little Buffett-like with its interest income. The big reaction to restaurant tech company Toast’s[...]

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 11 bankruptcy, and the knock on effects. -Economic takeaways from Bill's trip to Africa. Plus, (13:51) Robert Brokamp and Alison Southwick check in on how[...]

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 massive pile of cash. - If the NAR lawsuit damages Berkshire’s real estate prospects. - Why it has been a good year for insurance. (21:42)[...]

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 caught up with Morgan to talk about his latest book, Same as Ever: A Guide to What Never Changes. They discuss: The[...]

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 Instruction at the University of Texas at Austin McCombs School of Business. Ricky Mulvey caught up with Badolato for an “investing classroom” session. They discuss: Different drivers of[...]

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: Why interest rate and unemployment news helped stocksthis week. Starbucks’ triple-shot growth plan, Apple’s flat growth, and why Shopify is firing on[...]

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. - Airbnb’s quarter and questions for its international growth. - Investors going through an “airline stocks phase.” Plus, (14:10) Mary Long and Tim Beyers[...]

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 Realtors and real estate brokerages. - Why real estate might be an industry at a crossroads, and whether it means opportunity or challenges for[...]

*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. - Share buybacks gone wrong. - An airplane leasing company that may be taking itself private. Plus, (17:30) Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp celebrate Halloween and discuss some financial[...]

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. - How delivery has changed the fast food landscape. (21:14) Asit Sharma joins Ricky Mulvey to look at a couple of Halloween stocks... one tasty and[...]

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 upcoming book Know What Matters: Lessons from a Lifetime of Transformation. At a live Motley Fool member event[...]

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 who went from billionaire to bankrupt overnight. Motley Fool CEO and co-founder, Tom Gardner, caught up with Lewis at a Motley Fool[...]

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 and Jason Moser discuss: - Big tech earnings – trends in cloud spend for Amazon, Microsoft, and Alphabet, and what ad market softness[...]

(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 or Meta will triumph in the great headset race. (21:40) Tim Beyers talks with author and New York University professor[...]

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 Bing can become more of a competitor to Google search. - Alphabet’s investments in self-driving technology. - The anti-trust suit hanging over Alphabet.[...]

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 United Auto Workers. - A slowdown in electric vehicle production. - Coca Cola’s business and stock performance. - Why a[...]

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: - The Nasdaq building in NYC, and how the company and exchange have fared in 2023. - Some sneak peeks at the[...]

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” podcast, and the author of “Clear Thinking: Turning Ordinary Moments Into Extraordinary Results.” Mary Long caught up with Parrish to discuss: - Decision[...]

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 Fool recommendations are made 5 CEO’s he’d trust to run The Motley Fool And what he’s learned from past investing wins (and misses) Stock[...]

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 Argersinger discuss: - Netflix’s price increases, and why the economics of its new advertising approach might be better[...]

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 universe. - How Netflix is becoming a global television network. (22:28) Deidre Woollard interviews real estate industry insider Greg Robertson on the[...]

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 what it means for Intuit’s TurboTax. - Why activist investor Engaged Capital is interested in VF Corp – the owner of[...]

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 line for its acquisition of Activision Blizzard. - An unexpected winner in the deal. - The latest memo from Howard Marks, “Further Thoughts on Sea Change.” - The case[...]

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 to get serious about high-yield accounts. - Charles Schwab’s opportunity to build an integrated platform. (19:49) Mark Dixon, CEO of IWG, talks to[...]

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 Woollard caught up with Miller to discuss: - How slow reaction times from the Fed impact the economy. - The home equity[...]

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 what’s going on around the world. They discuss: - Why the US dollar is a “bit of a wrecking ball.” - Semiconductor supply[...]

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 for big banks and the latest insights from Jamie Dimon. - Pepsi’s earnings showing signs that growth might be propped up[...]

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. - The importance of loyalty programs and the worry of loyalty fatigue. - If Walgreens’s new CEO will keep steering the company toward healthcare. (17:21) Deidre[...]

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.  (00:21) Tim Beyers and Dylan Lewis discuss: - How the DOJ is charging Google cemented itself as the search leader with exclusive deals[...]

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 down from his seat. How Unity handled pricing changes with its developers. Trian Partners increasing its stake in Disney. Questions about Disney’s turnaround story. Plus, (15:45)[...]

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 the rise of mobile shopping. Whether or not retailers can trust the supply chain. (13:27) Founders and investors sit on opposite sides of the table and[...]

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: The importance of the letter X How to craft a “cocktail of a fanatical risk taker”  And Musk’s latest endeavor into[...]

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 card delinquencies and inventory levels heading into earnings season. - Meta’s plans to offer a monthly subscription to users in the[...]

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 wine and spirits can rebound for Constellation Brands. - The future of cannabis and Tilray’s tough path to profitability. (17:17)  Deidre Woollard[...]

(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 Vestis and why one might be more interesting than the other for investors. - The traps to avoid when looking at spin-outs.  [...]

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 benefiting from a shift toward experiences. - The business behind the dramatic new venue, Sphere. Plus, (9:41) Robert Brokamp interviews Roger Young,[...]

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 cautious about IPOs. - The impossibility of creating a super app. (13:50)  Ricky Mulvey interviews Marc Robinson, the principal consultant at[...]

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 cockpit?  Ricky Mulvey caught up with John “GUCCI” Foley, a former lead solo pilot for the Blue Angels, a[...]

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 MercadoLibre is gaining traction with cross-border payments in Latin America The move for payments companies to become a superapp Companies mentioned: GOOG, GOOGL, PG,[...]

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 Andy Cross discuss: - The government shutdown and how investors and federal employees should be processing the news. - The FTC’s antitrust case against[...]

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 empire by helping businesses advance. - If the Peloton and Lululemon collaboration will be a win for both brands.[...]

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 Amazon has forced innovation in e-commerce. - What Tinder’s new $500/month “Select” tier says about freemium business models. - Alibaba’s plan to spin[...]

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. - One piece of Costco’s valuation that’s often forgotten by investors.   Plus, Robert Brokamp and Alison Southwick find out how Fools use ETFs in[...]

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 Anthropic. - Why Amazon is getting into charging for streaming. - If check-out-free technology is finally reaching its tipping point. (12:25) Ricky Mulvey interviews the CEO[...]

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 Civil Rights, Economy, and Democracy.” They discuss: - The implications of biometric data collection in a world where big tech runs rampant[...]

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 with Anand Chokkavelu and Ricky Mulvey to talk about what it means when a leader leaves. They discuss: Whether CEO transitions truly change an[...]

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 the expectation of another rate hike. - How office real estate is showing signs of trouble, but shouldn’t be weighing down all REITs. -[...]

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 has evolved over time. - The traits a good chief financial officer should have. (14:52)  Tom King and Deidre Woollard[...]

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 Instacart’s IPO and whether the company can return to its lofty private valuations. - An under-the-radar IPO this week – Klaviyo, and why it’s[...]

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.  - A long-term problem for legacy carmakers.  - The impact of the strike on Tesla.  - Digital payments adoption in India. Plus,[...]

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. - If snacks still have growth potential. - Monster’s ability to become a 100-year brand. (13:35)  Ricky Mulvey and John Nash analyze newly-listed TKO Holdings,[...]

“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 investigative reporter for Bloomberg and the author of “Number Go Up: Inside Crypto's Wild Rise and Staggering Fall.” They discuss:  -[...]

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 Ricky Mulvey got together to talk about companies that could ride the tailwinds of back-to-school season. They discuss:  Surprises from a survey revealing the brand preferences of[...]

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 to make of Apple’s latest iPhone release. - The scoop on two new IPOs – Arm Holdings and[...]

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 the United Auto Workers. - The fading allure of auto shows. - If vehicles will just keep getting bigger. (17:02) Ricky Mulvey[...]

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 update and the details on the iPhone 15 and 15 Plus. - How the company is using phones to feed content for its future Vision[...]

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. - How investors can break down a company’s prospectus. (15:07) Plus, Robert Brokamp and Alison Southwick open the mailbag and answer your questions[...]

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 Instacart’s valuation dropped. - Kroger’s push to make the Albertsons deal happen. (16:09)  Deidre Woollard interviews Jesse Singh of home exteriors company[...]

“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 Four Pillars of Investing: Lessons for Building a Winning Portfolio,” now in its second edition. Motley Fool Senior Advisor Robert Brokamp caught up with Bernstein to discuss: -[...]

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 four companies with different growth outlooks. They discuss: - Value drivers for a mature automaker. - A high-growth payment processing company experiencing a narrative shift.  -[...]

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 tempted to move out of stocks given the yields elsewhere - (9:41) The latest with Disney – its standoff with Charter, plans to take full ownership[...]

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 leash unprofitable software companies may have. - If being located in SIlicon Valley is still an advantage for[...]

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’s growth story.  - Why investors are sour about AMC’s new share issuance.  - One company managing its share count well. Plus, (15:20) Deidre[...]

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 the streaming economy.  - DoorDash’s battle with restaurants over pricing.  -  Why investors may want to look at Canadian banks. Plus, (17:52) Deidre Woollard and[...]

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 generally don’t outperform their peers or the market. - When major sponsorships do and don’t make sense as part of a[...]

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 current situation of home sales and what could change it. - Why homebuilders are in a good position right now. - If[...]

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 dropping and more people dipping into their 401ks. - How the consumer crunch is affecting retailers like Dollar General, Big Lots, Five Below and[...]

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 plays in Salesforce’s future. - CrowdStrike’s land-and-expand model for growth. (21:12)  Deidre Woollard interviews thredUP CEO James Reinhart on resale as[...]

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 discuss: - Grayscale Bitcoin Trust’s path to a Bitcoin ETF and what it means for crypto adoption. - The largest[...]

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 Nordstrom charging 32% APRs for retail cards.  - Historical context on rising delinquencies.  - Best Buy’s quarter, and sales slowdown.   Plus (12:34) Robert[...]

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 grocery technology company. - If a strong Instacart IPO will be go sign for the market. (17:31)  Alicia Alfiere and Deidre Woollard[...]

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.  Glenn Kelman has been CEO of Redfin since 2005 guiding the real estate technology company through a variety of transitions, taking the company[...]

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 University’s executive program. His book is  “Going on Offense: A Leader’s Playbook for Perpetual Innovation.” Ricky Mulvey caught up with Tabrizi to discuss: - Tech[...]

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, and how AI is playing into the ambitions for other companies in tech like Workday.  - Why “shrink” is the buzzword of[...]

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. - Why Nvidia isn’t the only game in town for AI chips. - How Snowflake’s data warehouse solutions might grow over time. Companies[...]

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 with its recalls and digital ambitions.  - At all-time lows, is Peloton more interesting? - How Abercrombie’s back in vogue, and what the retailer[...]

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-driven approach to AI and how the company’s cash hoard is showing up in its earnings.  - How a decrease in DIY is[...]

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 Alto Networks reported on a Friday night. - The growth trends for cybersecurity as a whole. Companies discussed: ZM, PANW, ZS, CRWD Host: Deidre[...]

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. Investors hoped their money would help unlock Ghana’s inheritance and billions of dollars worth of gold. Many were sold 10-to-1, even 100-to-1 returns[...]

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 staying cool. They discuss:  - The major players and macro landscape for HVAC companies.  - Carrier’s transformation.     - Growth expectations for[...]

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 groceries and lower cost items are helping Walmart and hurting Target.  - The story behind Adyen’s 40% post-earnings drop. - The latest results from JD.com[...]

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 grocers are learning from Walmart. - If an Aldi acquisition spells the end of the beloved Winn-Dixie[...]

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 first earnings report, and how store count, traffic, and prices are all pushing the company forward. - How Target is being bitten by[...]

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 Sharma discuss: A sales slowdown The Home Depot. Why the home retailer has “an incredibly high” return on invested capital. Credit downgrades for[...]

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 might not, bring to the party. - If a potential deal for U.S. Steel could be a winner for U.S.[...]

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 so bad? James Surowiecki is an editor at The Yale Review, a regular contributor to The Atlantic, and author of “The[...]

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 commercial real estate collapse? - (5:22) What happens when a company you own goes bankrupt? - (10:41) Are there companies suited for the growing[...]

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. - Americans hitting $1 trillion in credit card debt and what it means for the health of the consumer. - Earnings updates from Disney,[...]

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 subscribers to the ad tier. - Just how popular sports betting might be. - The Trade Desk’s role in the world[...]

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 incredible top and bottom line results, but why investors should pay attention to the energy drink maker’s relationship with Pepsi and[...]

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 high, and the drugmaker’s optimistic results. - How Burger King is driving sales growth with limited time offers. - Zoom calling its[...]

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 underwriting. - Why Berkshire sees a future in catering to truck drivers. - Finding the secret sauce in consumer businesses. Companies discussed: BRK.A, BRK.B,[...]

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 buzz translate to long-term sales? Mary Long caught up with David Henkes, Senior Principal at Technomic and an expert on the food and beverage industry.[...]

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 – from short-term traders to buy-and-hold-for-lifers, value hunters to growth gurus. They discuss: Distinguishing between luck and skill when evaluating high-profile investors The[...]

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. credit and why it shouldn’t worry investors. - How slowing iPhone sales are weighing on Apple, and how AWS keeps cruising for Amazon.  - Surprise[...]

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. - The imbalance in Etsy’s platform. - How MercadoLibre’s services are taking over Latin America. (22:06)  Jason Moser and Matt Frankel break down some of[...]

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 Lewis discuss: - Starbucks’ slowing growth in the U.S. and torrid growth in China. - Why investors need to be patient with Pinterest.[...]

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 hailing app deserves a victory lap. - A mortgage REIT paying investors a 14% dividend. - Overstock’s “brilliant” rebrand to Bed, Bath,[...]

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 world of trucking. - SoFi’s strong quarter and what it needs to become profitable. - Tupperware and the danger of meme stocks.[...]

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 is a reporter for the Wall Street Journal covering digital health. Ricky Mulvey caught up with Winkler to discuss: - The origins and[...]

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 Breakers Lead Advisor Tim Beyers and The Motley Fool’s co-founder and Chief Rule Breaker David Gardner to discuss: - What makes a business a[...]

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.  - Why earnings updates ended epic runs for Chipotle and Spotify. - How big tech’s cost cutting is going.  (19:11)[...]

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. - If Mark Zuckerberg will need to choose between AI and the metaverse. - How Chipotle is using robots to boost efficiency. (19:45)  Matt Frankel[...]

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 strong cloud business, and why the stock’s selloff on guidance is misguided - The slow roll of AI and how investors need to[...]

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 prepare for a market correction during a "dopamine fiesta".  - The bull case for air bags and seatbelts. Plus, (16:37) Robert Brokamp takes a[...]

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 decision on AMC’s preferred stock complicates its future. - The importance of loyal pizza lovers for Dominos. (17:13) Sanmeet[...]

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 Ride of a Lifetime.” They discuss: The machinations that happen to make acquisitions and win over board rooms Key differences[...]

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 ‘Barbie,’ Mattel Is Raiding Its Entire Toybox”. They discuss: - How Mattel is becoming an IP company. - Why “The[...]

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 doing away with its lowest paid offering. - What investors should make of the Johnson & Johnson/Kenvue splitoff.  - Why concerns over[...]

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 semiconductor factories in the U.S. The different types of chips Taiwan Semiconductor produces and what companies use them. The restrictions that impact ASML. (17:49)[...]

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 in the consumer space and what its write-downs mean for real estate. - How debt restructuring sent shares of Carvana up 30%.  -[...]

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 Sharma discuss: - Schwab’s cash sorting problem. - Takeaways from bank earnings. - A deadline for the Microsoft/Activision deal whooshing by. (11:21) Robert[...]

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 compared to more traditional models. - Why Ford announced a price drop on the F-150 Lightning. - How Eli Lilly could win big in the[...]

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 entrepreneurs bring their ideas to life. Deidre Woollard caught up with Center to talk about: How tighter lending environments lead to[...]

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 the techniques behind “hand-wavy finance,” and how companies like to capture your attention. They discuss: - How Apple repeatedly “blew away” Wall Street analysts[...]

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 earnings season. - How interest rate spread pushed JP Morgan to a stellar quarter. - How short sellers are creating big YTD[...]

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 could come from. - What factors could slow the travel boom. - The curious allure of the many flavors of Doritos. (15:11) The latest memo[...]

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.  (00:21) Bill Mann and Dylan Lewis discuss: - Why the FTC’s attempt to block the Microsoft/Activision Blizzard deal failed. - The “concessions” Microsoft is making to make the deal happen.  -[...]

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 notice. - If Prime Day is an economic bellwether. - Bank of America’s fine from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Plus,[...]

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 its sports department. - The future of sports coverage and sports entertainment. - The Barbie movie and the potential value[...]

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 Child. Winmark CEO, Brett Heffes, caught up with Jim Gillies for a rare interview about: - How a focused mission shapes Winmark’s[...]

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 service - Less obvious companies that could benefit from a boom in immersive tech Companies discussed: AAPL, META, GOOG, GOOGL, MSFT, ATVI, CDNS, AMT, AXON[...]

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 employment data, and the certainty of rate hikes for the rest of the year. - Meta’s new app Threads and[...]

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 for new car sales will continue. - The power of Tesla’s brand in the EV space. - Why[...]

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 rate-limit tweets and Reddit’s move to begin charging for API access. - What those moves say about AI, online intellectual property, and the[...]

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 different styles it can take - Why a down market is a great time to check in on your financial[...]

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 joined Ricky Mulvey to discuss:  - Jack Welch, and the religion of earnings consistency. - The mythology behind General Electric’s birth.  -General[...]

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 light The Biden Administration's proposed new artificial intelligence chip export restrictions for China. (19:11) Motley Fool Money's Deidre Woollard caught up with[...]

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 DoorDash pass on costs to consumers. - How demand for spicy food is just one positive sign for McCormick. (16:15)  Sanmeet Deo and Mary Long[...]

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 power limit. - How Costco is solving its free rider problem. - AutoZone’s CEO, Bill Rhodes, stepping down and the retailer’s “unappreciated” success story. Plus,[...]

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 discuss: - Walgreens Boot Alliance’s disappointing 3rd quarter. - The pharmacy chain’s turnaround story. - What to look for in investor presentations.[...]

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 Carnival’s plans to pay off its heavy debt load. - The prospects for Oddity Tech, a new DTC-brand IPO. (14:55)  Ricky[...]

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 incentives that slowed down Walmart’s e-commerce rollout.  - Why WalMart was hesitant about creating a loyalty program.  - Amazon and Walmart’s push into healthcare. [...]

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 Use What You Already Know to Make Money in the Market.” They discuss: - How to research a company beyond earnings statements[...]

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 Argersinger discuss: - Why more rate hikes are on the way. - How housing’s impact on inflation probably won’t slow down any time soon. -[...]

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 and IPOs for Alibaba shareholders. - If Amazon makes it too hard to unsubscribe from Prime. (15:50)  Deidre Woollard and Ricky Mulvey cover what happens when[...]

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 soon.  (00:12) Asit Sharma and Dylan Lewis discuss: - Why Rivian, Ford, and General Motors are signing on to make cars work with Tesla’s North[...]

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 of buy now, pay later loans. -The payment processor's capital allocation strategy. -The DraftKings bid to buy a rival operator. -Why sports betting companies have a customer[...]

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, Champions, and Hustlers Transformed the UFC into a $10 billion Industry”. Ricky Mulvey caught up with Thomsen to discuss:[...]

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 become more than just “containers for work” How different REITs are approaching the new commercial real estate landscape The promise and problems of “15-minute cities”[...]

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 hike. - How a small group of companies are driving market returns, and why the rest could catch up.  - Why the[...]

  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 discuss: - The high value of getting a leg up on the competition in the semiconductor industry. - If companies can do[...]

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-supported membership.  Why it still might be a bit early to bank on those growth levers for Netflix. How Disney, Apple, Amazon are eying advertising, and how[...]

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. - How adidas is dealing with the fallout from discontinuing its Yeezy line. - If the apparel maker has balance sheet risk. Plus,[...]

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 Illumina’s CEO’s exit will impact the company’s moves to acquire Grail. - Carl Icahn’s history of activist investing. - Thoma Bravo’s success in[...]

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 caught up with Chip Mahan, CEO of Live Oak Bank. They discuss: - The breakdown of communication between regulators and Silicon Valley Bank[...]

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 about adoption lifecycles and tech investments - Where generative AI lands on the hype cycle - One key sign that a new product has[...]

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 spatial computing. - How the offering stacks up to Meta’s Quest products. - The SEC’s suit against Coinbase and Binance, and what it means[...]

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 GameStop. - If GameStop can move beyond meme status and find new growth. - Spotify’s layoff’s and what it signals about its strategic[...]

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 low occupancy rates continue to put pressure on interest-only commercial real estate borrowers. The follow-on effects that could hit regional banks. Why[...]

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 Pro Product, its biggest product launch in a decade. - How Apple's hardware strategy differs from Meta. - The Vision Pro’s possibilities and limitations. - The SEC’s[...]

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. - The challenges facing streamers as they look for more ways to profit from content. - Whether or not Apple can take headsets out of[...]

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 writer of an eponymous Substack. Motley Fool Senior Analyst Nick Sciple caught up with Bryce to discuss:  - Why more countries[...]

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 Reach.” They discuss:  - The new business opportunity in clearing space junk - How a self-taught engineer created a commercially successful rocket[...]

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 updates on employment and consumer debt. - Why Chewy and Five Below continue to see strong results while other retailers are seeing consumer spending slow down. -[...]

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 the world of tech. - Why the market might be missing the greatness in CrowdStrike’s earnings. - How Marc[...]

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 mortgage and refinance applications. The broader economic strength we’re continuing to see in spite of high rates How Las Vegas strip operators are tweaking[...]

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 and why we haven't reached "peak AI" yet - Listener feedback over the years and the concept of "playing to the back[...]

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 World is Just the Beginning: Mapping the Collapse of Globalization.” Bill Mann caught up with Zeihan to discuss: - Why[...]

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 investor, colleague, and friend. They discuss: Why it pays dividends to ask good questions Why timing matters in the studio,[...]

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 historic pop. - Intuit's latest results and how proposed IRS free-file software could affect the company. - Zoom's post-pandemic slump - The signs[...]

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 consider.  - The history of tech cycles and lessons for investors.  - If Best Buy needs sales growth to reward shareholders. Plus, (16:21) Tim Beyers and Meilin[...]

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.  [00:21] Asit Sharma and Dylan Lewis discuss: China’s ban on Micron chips for companies working on key infrastructure projects. Apple’s multibillion dollar deal with Broadcom and the company’s increased investment[...]

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 revenue might come from next - Are Lowe’s and Home Depot too similar? (14:02) Social Security reform has been back in the news lately. Alison Southwick[...]

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’s plans for capital raised during the IPO - How Cava could end up as the next Chipotle (or not) - What another big[...]

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 company that develops conversational commerce and AI software. Ricky Mulvey caught up with LoCascio to discuss: - How artificial intelligence will change how you interact[...]

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 discuss: - How banks benefit from your inertia, and how that costs you - Ideas for managing cash for the next few weeks, months,[...]

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 lifting in its latest results - Reports that Apple will unveil a $3,000 device at its developer conference in early June - Netflix impressing advertisers and[...]

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 - Shares of Bath & Body Works popping 10% on its latest earnings report - Names for scented candles (14:15) As[...]

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 organized (and violent) retail theft - Retail sales rising in April (11:15) Dylan Lewis and Bill Mann discuss Hindenburg Research's report on Icahn Enterprises, raising questions about the conglomerate's[...]

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-quarter results masking an otherwise strong business - Capital One getting a boost from the Oracle of Omaha - The surprising energy stock the Berkshire[...]

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 skeptical) - Peloton recalling more than 2 million exercise bikes - Why he's keeping a close eye on Home Depot's earnings report on Tuesday (13:00)[...]

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 Washington University’s Olin Business School, and the author of “The Uncertainty Solution: How to Invest with Confidence in[...]

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 when you get your first paycheck. - How risk-averse grads can get in the stock market. - Preparing your[...]

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: - The latest inflation data and the current state of play for investors - Skepticism around the near-term future of Airbnb sending the stock lower[...]

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 is an attractive business (with a richly-valued share price) (11:17) Mother's Day is on Sunday! To celebrate, Lysha Fuentes, Jim Mueller, Anand Chokkavelu,[...]

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 on Wall Street's face - Pricing data for gasoline and bacon - Axon Enterprise succeeding despite today's stock drop (8:48) What will[...]

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 guidance for the current quarter was low - How PayPal's CEO search is affecting shareholders - Under Armour's continued struggles and less-than-impressive record of[...]

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 comments about Apple and the banking industry - Charlie Munger's warning about over-diversification (9:51) In a segment that originated in the Motley Fool Live videostream, Jim Gillies[...]

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 “Excellent Advice for Living: Wisdom I Wish I’d Known Earlier.” Motley Fool co-founder and Chief Rule Breaker David Gardner caught up with Kelly to discuss:  - The power[...]

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 companies whose stocks have taken a hit. They discuss:  - How investors can approach growth stocks with a venture capital lens.[...]

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 drama - Apple's surprising 2nd-quarter results and $90 billion share buyback plan - Shopify shares rising 25% due to multiple company[...]

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% - Peloton struggling with its turnaround - Shake Shack posting higher revenue in the 1st quarter - Potential names for Darden Restaurants newest franchise (16:29) Ricky[...]

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 getting a good deal on its acquisition of Ruth’s Hospitality Group.  - Yum! Brands quarter, and what it says about the global economy. (12:42) Deidre Woollard[...]

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 declaration of profitability in 2023 - Pfizer's results beating expectations despite demand for its Covid vaccine is falling - Why he's more interested in the Federal[...]

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 Chase - CEO Jamie Dimon's comments about the state of play in banking - Norwegian Cruise Line beating low expectations in the[...]

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 prosecutor and special counsel at the Department of Justice, where he led the antitrust division’s work on private[...]

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 Fool senior analyst Jim Gillies about: - Whether CEO succession plans are worth investor attention - “Succession” storylines that rhyme with real ones - Questions about[...]

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 - Alphabet's $70 billion share buyback plan (and 1st-quarter results) - Visa and Mastercard beating Wall Street's expectations and providing insight into consumer spending -[...]

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 division posting an operating loss of (gulp) $4 billion - The current state of regional banks and the magic word he's seeing[...]

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 billion breakup fee Microsoft is now likely to have to pay - Chipotle shares hitting a new all-time high after 1st-quarter profits were much higher than Wall[...]

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 quarterly results and a surprisingly brief conference call - Medpace Holdings crushing their 1st-quarter report and (once again) winning the guidance game - Pepsi's stock hitting an[...]

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 - Disney, and the fate of NBCUniversal's minority stake in Hulu - Johnson & Johnson aiming to raise $3.5 billion in the IPO spinoff[...]

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. Motley Fool Senior Analyst Nick Sciple caught up with Doomberg to discuss:  - Tradeoffs made during Europe’s energy crisis - A durable[...]

 “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 Sanmeet Deo discuss: - Boring, but effective ways to invest - ETFs that can build a portfolio - 1 key metric for[...]

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 - Intuitive Surgical's stock rising on strong 1st-quarter results and guidance - American Express continuing to catch on with Millennials and Gen[...]

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 the ripple effects are for all investors (not just Buzzfeed shareholders) - Why he's looking forward to hearing from Meta Platforms' management this earnings[...]

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 start - What Ted Sarandos said on the call that many investors may have missed - The shuttering of DVD.com (13:33)[...]

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 persistence - Johnson & Johnson's dividend hike and guidance boost - Nvidia's unsurprising pricing power (11:14) Robert Brokamp and Alison Southwick answer your questions[...]

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-full valuation" - Thoughts for a relatively new investor with decades of investing ahead (16:43) Asit Sharma talks with Bill Burns,[...]

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 Rich.” Alex Friedman caught up with him to discuss: - The source of most financial conflicts in couples[...]

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 - Laser-focused companies that have fended off competition - Monopolies in railroads, trash, and surgical robots Companies[...]

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 Wells Fargo starting earnings season in a strong way - Boeing's latest production challenge - Key takeaways from Andy Jassy's shareholder letter - Warner[...]

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 about consumer spending - Highlights from Amazon CEO Andy Jassy's annual letter to shareholders (12:29) What's a stock you've bought recently and why[...]

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 franchisor is one of his long-term holdings - The math behind MTY's success - Why he's most curious about Medpace Holdings reporting[...]

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 year on a positive note - The "tell" within CarMax's earnings report - Why he's paying close attention to inventory levels (11:23) It's Tax[...]

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 capital allocator - Investing observations from spring break - What he'll be watching this earnings season (16:47) Asit Sharma talks with PubMatic CEO Rajeev Goel[...]

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 Chokkavelu and Ricky Mulvey discuss: - The lines between gambling and investing, and when they get blurry.  - Games that[...]

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 hedges - 2 stocks to throw out altogether - Stocks that spark joy (a la Marie Kondo) - Investments poised for a comeback[...]

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 and spending. - Tailwinds for Ulta Beauty, Spotify, and Nike. - Investing in resale companies. - How the competitive landscape shifted for upstart brands.[...]

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 lawsuit could mean for J&J's spinoffs. - Why the US Department of Justice is taking a look at Activision Blizzard. (14:55) Ricky Mulvey[...]

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 rights story.  - How Vince McMahon “wins”.  - Anti-trust questions for the new company. (11:50) Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp continue[...]

 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 is trying to “push competitors into a bad spot.”  - Strategy shifts at Netflix.  - If streamers have pricing power. (13:11) Sierra Baldwin catches up with financial[...]

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 (FDIC) and a professor at  the Pratt School of Engineering at Duke University. Ricky Mulvey caught up with Meghji to discuss: - Where[...]

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 invest - Memorable financial lessons from April Fool’s Day pranks in the past - What happens to rule breaker[...]

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 - Why they're watching company margins and guidance updates over the next few weeks - Disney shutting down its metaverse division -[...]

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 retailer's great margins during the pandemic have gotten....less great. - Electronic Arts and Roku joining the list of tech companies laying off[...]

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 the development of AI.  (00:21) Tim Beyers discusses: - Moore's Law and Gordon Moore's mark on the tech industry and the[...]

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 and Alphabet are discussing (or hearing from investment banks about) the same thing - Why he's watching where these companies raise[...]

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 tools (two free, two with a subscription fee) he uses in his investing research - The balance of weighing a company's information[...]

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 Accounting at DePaul University and the author of the book “Fool Me Once: Scams, Stories, and Secrets from the Trillion-Dollar Fraud Industry.” Pope[...]

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 who grew up on the outside – people of color and people who grew up in a world where almost nobody[...]

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 a banking contagion - Whether social media giants like Meta Platforms and Snap stand to benefit from the drama around TikTok[...]

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 press conference and Sec. Yellen's public testimony - Why he's going to be paying more attention to annual reports in the coming weeks   (10:20)[...]

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 quarter - Why being a higher-end discretionary consumer business puts Nike at risk - How the banking drama is putting some commercial real estate businesses in peril[...]

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 industry - Risks of trouble spreading to other industries - What Jay Powell is (probably) focusing on as he weighs the next decision around[...]

(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 the revenue-per-employee metric (13:58) Ricky Mulvey catches up with Jacob Goldstein, host of the podcast "What's Your Problem?" to talk about bank runs,[...]

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 the Unmaking of America.” Ricky Mulvey caught up with Riesman to discuss:  - Vince McMahon’s early life as a “pretty nice kid”,[...]

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 Love with the Problem, Not the Solution: A Handbook for Entrepreneurs.” Alex Friedman caught up with Levine to talk about: - The[...]

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: - First Republic getting $30 billion in deposits from 11 major banks - The latest CPI and PPI numbers continuing the trend of cooling[...]

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.  - Tech companies rushing to launch generative AI.  - Five Below converting stores to Five Beyond.  - Labor issues for Dollar General.  Plus, (15:50) stock market madness[...]

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 - How (and when) Mint's business could be accretive to T-Mobile - Why the ripple effect from Silicon Valley Bank's situation[...]

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 the banking industry - One bank that fits the description of something Warren Buffett might be interested in -[...]

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 Moser discusses: - Signature Bank failing and shares of First Republic Bank falling 60%. - Why "bailout" is probably not[...]

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 Against The Rules. Chris Hill talked with Lewis last year for an episode we published on May 20, 2022. Due to time constraints[...]

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 Utah and author of the book Games: Agency As Art. Motley Fool co-founder David Gardner caught up with Nguyen to discuss:  -[...]

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 jobs report (and potential ripple effects) - The stunning collapse of Silicon Valley Bank - Vail Resorts staffing up to meet demand[...]

(0:21) Jim Gillies discusses: - Why shares of SVB Financial Group are plunging more than 45% - The reasons he's a fan of AerCap Holdings' secondary offering (15:24) Ricky Mulvey talks with investigative reporter Marshall Zelinger about Xcel Energy and the fundamentals of being a monopoly. Companies discussed: SIVB, AER, XEL Host: Chris Hill Guests:[...]

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 the fiscal year on a strong note - Taking the "basket approach" to cybersecurity stocks - Funko Pop's surprising solution to having too much[...]

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 testimony in front of the U.S. Senate Banking Committee - Shares of Dick's Sporting Goods popping 11% on same-store sales growth that more than[...]

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 importance of understanding how a business makes money - Reasons to sell a stock (10:17) Deidre Woollard looks back at the[...]

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 and Rachel Abrams are the co-authors of “Unscripted: The Epic Battle for a Media Empire and the Redstone Family Legacy.” They joined Catie[...]

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 Post. Robert Brokamp caught up with Singletary to discuss:  - Why people fall for Ponzi schemes - If you should pay off your mortgage before retirement -[...]

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) Jason Moser and Ron Gross discuss: - Whether Costco is ready to increase membership fees - Salesforce focusing more on profitability[...]

(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 of the company's share buyback program (11:30) Jason Moser and Matt Frankel discuss the decline of the "Nice to have" economy.  Companies discussed: CRM, PTON,[...]

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 that some people on Wall Street are still surprised by cautious guidance - The relative attractiveness of Lowe's stock (10:00) Yasser El-Shimy and Ricky[...]

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 bigger competitors - Target beating expectations with household items, groceries, and a better management of its inventory (11:00) Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp take a[...]

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 - How Berkshire Hathaway's investment portfolio reflects Buffett's beliefs on share buybacks  - McDonald's expanding its test of Krispy Kreme doughnuts to 160[...]

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 black-owned media company. Lee joined The Motley Fool’s Bill Mann to talk about: - The history of Black Wall Street, and the rise[...]

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 discuss:  - If there’s even a difference between growth and value investing. - Signs that a business is mispriced. -[...]

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 in the AI universe - Block surprising Wall Street with strong 4th-quarter revenue - Mercadolibre's enviable free cash flow - The latest from[...]

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 growth levers for Etsy moving forward. - The trends picking up Nvidia and the hype baked into its rally. - One shiny, distraction for[...]

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% - Gelsinger's potential rationale for the cut - How else the company plans to invest the money  (8:00) Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp answer[...]

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 first revenue miss since 2019 - The capital allocation flex of raising wages and HD's dividend - Walmart crushing its holiday[...]

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 heard him on Reply All or This American Life. Ricky Mulvey caught up with him to discuss: - The[...]

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 wholesale company with more than 75 franchises. He’s also the star of “Triple Digit Flip” on A&E. Deidre Woollard caught up with Damji[...]

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 - Record revenue for The Trade Desk - Shares of Roku popping more than 25% - The latest from Marriott, Twilio, Cisco Systems, and Zillow Group[...]

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 growing skepticism around iBuying as a profitable business - 1 thing to watch when Redfin reports after the closing bell (9:25)[...]

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 grow its footprint. - AirBnB's $1.5 billion "waste of capital." - Upstart's not too bad quarter, and questionable use of its balance[...]

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 Fed - Higher prices in the core division fueling Coca-Cola's 4th-quarter revenue (12:00) In this blast-from-the-past segment from 2018, Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp[...]

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 earnings on Wednesday afternoon - Memorable ads from Super Bowl 57 (13:20) Ricky Mulvey talks with Bloomberg entertainment reporter Lucas Shaw[...]

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 Woollard caught up with Kindig to discuss: - Where we are in the cloud adoption cycle  - A key narrative playing out in semiconductor earnings[...]

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 Business where he teaches accounting and financial statement analysis. Badolato joined Ricky Mulvey to discuss: - How Walmart, Rent the Runway, and Peloton[...]

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 Schulman announcing his retirement - CVS Health buying a primary care business for $10 billion - The latest from Disney, Cloudflare,[...]

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+ being a bright spot among streaming properties - Alphabet shares falling over a botched AI demo and concerns about Microsoft (13:20) Just in time for[...]

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 with higher costs - Uber posting a profit in the 4th quarter thanks to the company's investments (10:30) Dylan Lewis talks with Ad Age[...]

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 platform company, doubling in the past five weeks - Zoom Video announcing it's laying off 15% of employees (12:00) Robert[...]

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 return to the public markets - How Panera has evolved since its last time as a public company - A key metric he's watching when Chipotle[...]

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 field as the youngest player to be elected vice president of the NFL Players Association Executive Committee. Chris Hill[...]

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 “Behind the Markets” podcast. He’s also co-author of the latest edition of the best-selling book, “Stocks for the Long Run.” Robert[...]

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 jobs report - Apple's first sales drop since 2019 - Guidance overshadowing Amazon's holiday quarter - Starbucks struggling outside the U.S. - The latest from[...]

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 billion share buyback plan - Why AMD is demonstrating not all semiconductor chip companies are alike (11:00) How did Planet Fitness get[...]

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 upside - A sluggish digital ad market hurting Snap's 4th-quarter results - How Snapchat+ could be a potential lever for management to pull  (11:00) Jason[...]

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 - Exxon Mobil racking up an annual profit of more than $55 billion - Why Wall Street seemed disappointed by a share buyback plan[...]

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 guidance for 2023 - How younger customers are the majority of the company’s growth story - Why he’s going to be[...]

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 Fool Director of Small Cap Research Bill Mann caught up with Marks to discuss: - Why higher interest rates created a “Sea Change” for investors[...]

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 might be able to start investing like Warren Buffett. Motley Fool Senior Analyst John Rotonti joins Ricky Mulvey[...]

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 the year on a high note - Chevron's record profits and huge buyback plan - Visa and Mastercard delivering strong profits (again)  - The[...]

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 the airline has "a more fundamental problem" - Comcast's growing subscribers (and costs) in its streaming service, Peacock (11:00) Ricky Mulvey talks with[...]

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 expectations for its cloud business. - What long-term investors can expect from Microsoft. - The Department of Justice's suit against Alphabet, and a shifting regulatory[...]

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 medtech - 3M's challenges and why an increase in consumer-facing solutions may be a better route (10:40) Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp answer your questions[...]

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 large banks combining forces to create a digital wallet product - How and why Apple and PayPal have such a large lead in[...]

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 partner of digital news business Puck and the author of “Power Failure: The Rise and Fall of an American Icon.” Cohan[...]

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 Matt Frankel discuss:  - How REITs differ from stocks - Publicly traded vs. private REITs - One office REIT that's evolving  - Ways to[...]

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 Hastings stepping down from his co-CEO role - Cancellation rates soaring in one segment of the housing market - Differing views on interest[...]

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 - Why China still has a demand problem - How companies in the U.S. are moving some operations from China to[...]

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 - Microsoft's layoffs, and whether Alphabet will be next - Why he's expecting more questions about layoffs this earnings season, but also more talk of[...]

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 investments in Marcus and the Apple Card partnership haven't paid off yet - Disney's blunt response to activist investor Nelson Peltz   (11:00)[...]

"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 this earnings season, as well as: - The unlikely start to her career in investing - Key macroeconomic data she and her team at Schwab are focused[...]

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 Fool, joins Ricky Mulvey to discuss: - How to think about allocation for smaller companies - Key small cap metrics[...]

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. economy - Disney’s fight with activist investor Nelson Peltz - Starbucks and News Corp becoming the latest companies announcing a[...]

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 and Trian Fund Management pushing for a seat on Disney's board - Why Peltz is "a day late and a dollar short" - Salesforce partnering up[...]

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 role that the current state of housing plays in Wells Fargo's decision - Our brand new podcast, Stock Advisor Roundtable (10:15) Tim[...]

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’s reopening - Jay Powell’s latest speech reinforcing the Fed’s focus on stability - The potential for other CEOs following Bob Iger’s[...]

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 company lowered gross margin guidance - Why inventory levels will be a key retail metric to watch this upcoming earnings season (11:00)[...]

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 Motley Fool co-founder and CEO Tom Gardner for a conversation about: - Why cash is a better hedge against inflation than many believe - Parallels between[...]

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 last year and which strong businesses that may have been swept up in the tide. They discuss: - Carvana’s boom and bust, and[...]

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 Satya Nadella - The market's positive reaction to the December jobs report - Key things they're watching in the tech industry - Newest unveilings at[...]

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 - Whether layoffs are a bad sign or an indication a company is being honest with itself - The writing on the (bond market) wall for Bed[...]

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 shouldn't be surprising - Why HubSpot's next move is one of the most interesting things in tech - One tech business bucking[...]

'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 actually testing flying drone deliveries in California and Texas (13:45) Dylan Lewis and Asit Sharma discuss what growth stock investors should be considering[...]

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 "a stock picker's market" - Why financials and healthcare are two of the industries he's watching for opportunities (10:15) Robert[...]

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 Amazon, Starbucks, and Twilio could be on the hot seat - Two stocks poised for upside - Keeping online streaming and BNPL businesses[...]

(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 Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 asset in the new year - Leaders he's watching in 2023 Stocks mentioned: V, MA, MSFT, APPL, GOOG, GOOGL,[...]

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 him more interested in companies like Alibaba and JD.com - Why investors should be watching Canada and Norway Stocks mentioned: JD, BABA,[...]

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 - "Cereal Derangement Syndrome" - Fascination with the NY Post's front page - Rule changes we would make in the NBA, NHL, and MLB[...]

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 - Making the switch from the Journal to CNBC - Her unexpected introduction to Warren Buffett - Behind the scenes at CNBC (19:11) Mark[...]

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's less-than-perfect investing track record - How investors cannot get the exact same price as the Berkshire-Hathaway investment managers (10:20) Dylan Lewis and Ricky Mulvey engage in a bull vs. bear[...]

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 outperforming FedEx (for years) - Nike getting past their inventory problems and increasing digital sales (10:30) John Rotonti and Ricky[...]

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-commerce ad players - TikTok's impact on the ad industry and whether it is "unbannable" in the U.S. (8:50) Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp analyze the[...]

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 - Inclusion of Big Tech companies like Alphabet and Amazon - Why attractive valuation isn't enough to get us interested in Madison Square Garden Sports[...]

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 valuation at the Stern School of Business at New York University. Motley Fool CEO Tom Gardner talks with the “Dean of Valuation” about: - Inflation’s[...]

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 editor Mary Long caught up with Young to talk about: - Macro data that’s meaningful to stock investors -[...]

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 dumbest investments of the year - How semiconductors and a stock hitting an all-time high flew under Wall Street's[...]

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 an edge - Kellogg sponsoring three bowl games, two of them with their Cheez-It brand (12:45) Tim White and Tim Beyers take[...]

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 - Moderna shares up 20% this week after promising results from a skin cancer treatment trial in combination with Merck - Tesla shareholders[...]

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 "brutalized" - Sam Bankman-Fried, co-founder of FTX, being arrested and charged with (among other things) conspiracy and securities fraud (12:45) Alison Southwick and Robert[...]

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 AWS are becoming utilities - The short, not-so-happy public life of Weber Grill - Peter Lynch's advice being a starting point (not[...]

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: The Power of People in Love with People.” Ricky Mulvey caught up with Porcini to discuss: - Why investors should watch companies with great[...]

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 getting more expensive, and companies continue to struggle with hybrid-work plans. Deidre Woollard and Matt Argersinger[...]

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 positive note - Casey's General Stores hitting an all-time high thanks in part to beer cheese pizza - The latest from Lululemon, RH, Campbell's[...]

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 effects (positive and negative) from lower gas prices - China stocks getting a short-term boost from the[...]

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 other financial institutions to do the same - If the new service from the still-unprofitable Robinhood will reward shareholders - A new survey from[...]

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's energy crunch, and why Russia isn't playing along with price caps. - Investing in economic cycles as a contrarian. - Why AutoZone is "one of[...]

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 profitability could pay off - WBD's underrated library of content - The rise of FAST (Free Ad-Supported TV) (12:30) Andy Cross talks with[...]

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 “bits and bytes.” Motley Fool co-founder and CEO Tom Gardner caught up with Nooyi to discuss: -[...]

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 to Invest: Masters on the Craft”. Rubenstein joined John Rotonti to discuss: - Lessons from Warren Buffet, Larry Fink, and Seth Klarman[...]

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 housing data, and contrary indications from the retail industry - Ulta Beauty continuing a standout year - VICI Properties increasing its share of properties[...]

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 it - Whether the market is overreacting to Taylor and underreacting to a strong 3rd-quarter report from Salesforce - Kroger's strong profits and[...]

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 dumbest index" - Where investors can find ballast for their portfolios (15:12) What actually happened with the collapse of FTX?[...]

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 headlines around strong holiday retail may be masking weakness underneath - Why stock investors may have to start paying attention to the price of[...]

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 other retailers are competing with Amazon - NFL viewing on Thanksgiving Day setting new records (9:33) Bill Mann discusses: - Rising unemployment[...]

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 Bernstein is the CEO and Chief Investment Officer of Richard Bernstein Advisors. Before that he was the Chief Investment Strategist at Merrill Lynch.[...]

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 companies with unusual competitive advantages.  Motley Fool Canada’s Jim Gillies and Iain Butler join Ricky Mulvey to discuss: - What it[...]

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 stocks to avoid  - Financial topics we really hope don't come up this holiday season (19:11) We revisit our conversation Scott Galloway,[...]

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 discuss: - What should be on the “Mount Rushmore of Thanksgiving Side Dishes” - Where we would go if we were in[...]

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 strategy.  - Nordstrom's plans for a tough retail environment.  - Favorite Thanksgiving traditions! (12:44) Tim White joins Tim Beyers for an audio version of “This Week in[...]

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 expectations (again) - Zoom Video shares falling close to a 2-year low - How Zoom could fit well into Oracle's[...]

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 changes in Disney's executive ranks - Iger's strengths in building relationships - Iger's track record in succession planning (13:11) Dylan Lewis and[...]

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. Chris Hill caught up with Cuban to discuss: - Why he’s able to sell a leukemia drug for thousands of dollars less than competitors[...]

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 - The importance of evaluating the management team of a small cap company - How fear can be contagious for investors[...]

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 guidance - Home Depot and Lowe's delivering the goods (without a boost in share prices) - Target's self-inflicted problems continuing - Former Domino's[...]

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 stock from research in an investing newsletter - His enduring admiration for Costco - The undefinable-but-real value of the “Buffett Premium” when examining[...]

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) catching Wall Street's attention - Charlie Munger sounding off on crypto (13:37) Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp dip into the Fool Mailbag to[...]

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 being overshadowed by the specter of layoffs - CEO Bob Chapek's metric for success in 2024 - Eli Lilly falling victim to a prank[...]

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 about the future of female leadership and entrepreneurship. Julia Boorstin is CNBC’s Senior Media & Tech Correspondent and the author of “When Women Lead:[...]

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 Sanmeet Deo joins Ricky Mulvey to discuss: - Which retailers are tackling inventory challenges well - An overlooked metric for retailers - And[...]

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 potential for pulling back Covid restrictions - The role layoffs will play in the coming months - Disney's parks division being[...]

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's market rise - How, after a "busted IPO, Bumble appears to be a real business trading at a more reasonable price (15:47) Jeremy Bowman[...]

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 division - Redfin shutting down its home-flipping business and laying off 13% of staff (14:13) Deidre Woollard talks with Bernie Marcus, co-founder of The Home[...]

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 - Tripadvisor's guidance pulling down the stock (10:54) Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp talk with Jack Caporal and analyze data around average American salaries, savings,[...]

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 long it will take to know if Mark Zuckerberg's investments in the metaverse will pay off - Amazon angering Prime members with an "upgrade"[...]

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 “When McKinsey Comes to Town: The Hidden Influence of the World's Most Powerful Consulting Firm.” Forsythe joined Ricky Mulvey to discuss:[...]

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 made some expensive buybacks. They discuss: - A common misunderstanding investors have about free cash flow - Why management teams[...]

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's cautious optimism heading into the holidays - North American same-store sales fueling the rise of Starbucks - The latest from[...]

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 lower inventories over the holidays - Fastly's CEO declaring a commitment to growth (15:26) Ricky Mulvey continues his conversation with Ben Foldy (Wall Street Journal[...]

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 Federal Reserve won't change the way he invests - Record revenue highlighting Airbnb's 3rd-quarter results - Whether today's drop in share price looks like[...]

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 was worth paying for J&J - How Abiomed strengthens the company's medical device portfolio - Amazon expanding its[...]

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 Chase going after the rental payment market - How much JPM has been investing in technology - Wells Fargo issuing a "double[...]

“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. You just have to look at “micro-verticals” like fluid-handling, label making, and aircraft replacement parts. Nick Santhanam is the CEO of the Fernweh Group and[...]

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 growing market that’s also shrinking - Hershey’s M&A strategy and supply chain questions - Official Halloween candy power rankings Companies[...]

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 - Slowing growth in Amazon Web Services - Meta Platforms hitting its lowest point in 6 years - Ford Motor's demonstration of fiscal discipline[...]

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 expectations helping to fuel Shopify's rise - Comcast beating tough quarterly comps, thanks in part to the Minions (13:41)  Ricky Mulvey talks[...]

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 being an idea that doesn't make sense - Visa wrapping up the fiscal year in strong fashion - CEO Al Kelly being among those who do not expect[...]

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 partnership with Amazon - Weber's largest shareholder grilling up a buyout offer - A new metric for retail businesses: DTRG (13:17)  Just in time[...]

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 big tech companies. - More details about Twitter's acquisition. - Why Chinese tech stocks are dropping as Xi Jingping begins his third term. The[...]

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. After going public in the 1980s, the stock became nearly a ten-bagger before investigators found it to be a fraud. Investors may not have suspected[...]

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 look at four economies around the world, including: - England’s pension and interest rate problems - The challenges of investing in China -[...]

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 bad news - American Express shares falling despite increased full-year guidance - Boston Beer's strong 3rd-quarter report - The latest from Microsoft, Netflix,[...]

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 - Questions about Tesla's accounting - Why he believes that, despite falling in 2022, Tesla's stock is still pretty expensive. (10:11)  Buck Hartzell talks with Boston Omaha co-CEOs[...]

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 expected - Optimism around Netflix's new ad platform - Why he believes the stock is fairly valued (with room to run) (11:00) Nick Sciple and Jim Gillies discuss[...]

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 recent stakes in Splunk and Salesforce. - Dan Loeb's push for a spinoff at Colgate-Palmolive. - Layoffs at Microsoft. Plus, Robert Brokamp[...]

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 move to hold crypto for its clients. - Why banks are pumping up their loan loss reserves. Advertising tech stocks have been hurt, but[...]

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 “Investing in the Era of Climate Change.” Maria Gallagher and Alyce Lomax talked with Usher about: - Opportunities in sustainable investing - Renewable energy technology.[...]

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 caught up with Matt Argersinger and Anthony Schiavone to discuss: - Surprising companies (e.g., Dillard's) that have beaten the market over a ten-year period -[...]

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' latest earnings reports - Kroger's $24 billion plan to acquire rival grocery chain Albertson's - New details on Netflix's ad-supported tier starting in November - The latest[...]

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 watches closely - Why he's most interested in TFS Financial Corp. and Medpace Holdings this earnings season (12:50) As horror movie fans[...]

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 are still willing to pay - The role of "shrinkflation" in Pepsi's strategy - Market reaction to the latest Producer Price Index[...]

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 Shopify made were not a "delusion" - What to watch for among online retailers this holiday shopping season - Inventory management being[...]

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 being 6-9 months away - Key data around consumer savings and spending (11:58) In 2017 Intel bought Mobileye, a self-driving car company, for $15 billion. As[...]

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 cannabis REIT is a good buy - Luxury goods stocks as a hedge against inflation - Using dividend payments for a mortgage Got[...]

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 Rotonti dig into one of the most important industries in the world and discuss: - The semiconductor value chain - Geopolitical risks (and opportunities) and the industry's[...]

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 warning about lower revenue - Constellation Brands posting a lost in the 2nd quarter - Apple looking to boost production in India - Macy's[...]

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 - Data around consumer spending sentiment - Why she's watching how higher-end retailers will fare this year (8:53) You may enjoy a cold Sam Adams, Angry[...]

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 being the thing he'll be watching in the upcoming earnings season - Why he believes stagflation is the biggest risk[...]

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 valuations coming down - National Taco Day and Chipotle's strong business (11:00) Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp talk with senior analyst Rich Greiner about[...]

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 the year - How the market tends to do worse the year before a recession - Kim Kardashian agreeing to pay[...]

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 “Benjamin Franklin's Last Bet: The Favorite Founder's Divisive Death, Enduring Afterlife, and Blueprint for American Prosperity” about: - Franklin's mistakes in estate planning -[...]

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 out to a cartoon chicken.  Wait, what?  Doomberg is an anonymous team of analysts covering energy and economic trends. Their newsletter is[...]

(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 service. - Signs that Cintas is focused on the long-term. - Amazon’s data strategy and product announcements.   (19:11) Scott Galloway, author of “Adrift: America in 100[...]

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 while other companies are holding off.  - Down rounds in the private markets.  - Promising results for Biogen’s Alzheimer’s treatment. Mortgage[...]

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 need to ramp up production - How history is an excellent guide on what today's short-term drop in Apple's stock means for long-term[...]

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 Mullen Automotive is a meme stock - Learning from mistakes and staying in the game (11:00) Economists and personal finance[...]

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 role it may play in this event before Amazon's final holiday push - Apple finding their headliner for next year's Super Bowl halftime show[...]

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 interest rates may be in its early innings.  John Worth is the executive vice president for research and investor outreach at the National Association of Real Estate[...]

“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 harder to separate in the financial world and making that distinction can take a few decades. Chris Hill talked with best-selling[...]

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) in the 4th quarter - Darden Restaurants walking a fine line with customers - DocuSign's hiring its new CEO[...]

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 expected) - Chamath Palihapitiya shutting down two SPACs and returning money to investors - Whether SPACs are essentially over (13:02) Rachel[...]

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 of short-form videos - How this strategy can help with retaining existing creators - Why should really hate to see Lisa Su leave the corner office[...]

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 actually makes it - Why large companies like Microsoft are quietly preparing for 2023 and 2024 - The bizarre incident involving Beyond[...]

"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 mind-blowing stat about how important it is to stay invested in the market (10:30) Tim Beyers talks with Tim White[...]

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, about: - The “mother’s milk” of stock prices - How this market is simultaneously like the 1970s, post-WWII, and completely unique - One common rebalancing mistake that[...]

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, possibly humanity? Ricky Mulvey talks with Motley Fool Advisor Karl Thiel about: - How CRISPR works - Some of the possibilities for CRISPR, from[...]

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 day amid talk of a recession - Adobe spending $20 billion for a start-up software design firm - Optimism around Starbucks after an impressive (and[...]

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 Holdings - Why this is not an example of government overreach    - His very recent trip to eastern Europe and the current state of energy access in[...]

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 companies he's been buying shares of lately - Takeaways from Starbucks' investor day event[...]

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 - Jay Powell, and the increasing likelihood of a third consecutive rate hike of 0.75% - The importance of having a watchlist[...]

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 spinning off ESPN wouldn't be the same as eBay spinning off PayPal - Live sports driving ad rates (and audience figures) higher - Major retailers continuing[...]

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 CEO Tom Gardner caught up with the “Dean of Valuation” for a discussion on: - Inflation’s new questions for investors - Tesla valuations (from $50[...]

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 have practical advice for investors today. They discuss: - Fundamentals of stoicism - The dichotomy of control (and what it means for investors)[...]

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 months?" (0:30) Jason Moser and Emily Flippen discuss: - DocuSign's latest results, and using the company as a lens for looking at other businesses[...]

"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 for Peloton - Apple not raising prices (in the U.S.) on the new iPhones - Tim Cook reminding us of his ability to be "a[...]

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 more years - Starbucks' plan to spend the next six months onboarding CEO-in-waiting Laxman Narasimhan (17:50) Ricky Mulvey talks with Entrepreneur[...]

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 minister of economic affairs comparing Europe's energy situation to the collapse of Lehman Brothers - How his investing outlook has been affected  (14:54) Nick Sciple[...]

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 Knowing When to Walk Away.” Morgan Housel interviewed Duke in front of a live audience about: - Key differences between patience and stubbornness[...]

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 interviewed Mauboussin in front of a live audience about a range of investing topics, including: - The approach of "expectations investing" and how to apply it -[...]

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 and the Fed's language - Meta Platforms and Lululemon need a strong end to the year - Capital allocation they want to see[...]

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 with ongoing challenges integrating its acquisition of former rival Auth0 - Snap's restructuring plans, layoffs, and increased focus on[...]

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 list: Websites & Writers: Investopedia: https://www.investopedia.com/ EDGAR: https://www.sec.gov/edgar/searchedgar/companysearch Glassdoor: https://www.glassdoor.com/ YouTube (We know you know how to find it, but this[...]

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 - How Warren Buffett can (or should) celebrate his 92nd birthday   Stocks mentioned: WMT, BRK-A, BRK-B Host: Chris Hill Guest: Tim Beyers[...]

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 acquisition he expects to see more of - Deals in today's market - Takeaways from an interview with venture capital[...]

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 author of the upcoming book “Like, Comment, Subscribe. Inside YouTube’s Chaotic Rise to World Domination.” Dylan Lewis caught up with Bergen to talk about:[...]

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 talks with David Gardner, co-founder of The Motley Fool and Chief Rule Breaker, about: - Maintaining a “net buyer mindset” during a downturn -[...]

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 - Snowflake's strong week - Zoom Video shares falling to a 2-year low - Ulta Beauty's strong 2nd-quarter sending shares close to an all-time high[...]

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 stock investors - Why we're looking forward to hearing from Michael Mauboussin and Trex CEO Bryan Fairbanks - Highlights from the event we'll be[...]

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 Amazon's Prime membership offerings - Toll Brothers blaming supply chain and labor shortages for a cut in guidance - Nordstrom's challenges with inventory[...]

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 for "the next Warren Buffett" ended badly - Amazon and The Home Depot sharing discipline as a common business trait -[...]

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 investors you've heard on this show. (0:21) Jason Moser discusses: - The important (and very different) roles his parents played in his investing life -[...]

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 move from Bloomberg to ESPN - insights on the business of the NFL - the NFL entering the streaming video wars[...]

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. They look at the stories behind some companies you know (and ones you probably don’t), and discuss: - How to discover new small[...]

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 in the near future - "Inventory" being the key story around big retailers like Walmart and Target - Deere's mixed 3rd-quarter results and[...]

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 (rather than home builders) - The airline industry's woeful track record on share buybacks - "Is this the best use of capital?" being a[...]

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 linings within Target's results - Lowe's posting a quintessential "mixed" quarter - CEO Marvin Ellison's steady leadership (11:05) Does Spotify have a moat against Apple?[...]

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 new customers that drove results - Home Depot passing inflation costs onto customers (and not missing a beat) - How the expectations[...]

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 - The retail landscape when some of the biggest companies are set to report earnings - Why Costco is his favorite retail stock (followed closely[...]

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 two views on residential real estate, from renting and home lending. Rent CEO Jon Ziglar joined Motley Fool Contributor Matt Frankel for a[...]

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 small cap investors have an opportunity to beat the market. - The metrics that really matter for small caps.[...]

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 Enterprises posting record revenue in Q2 - Marqeta founder Jason Gardner stepping down as CEO - Drama between Unity Software, AppLovin, and Ironsource - The latest[...]

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: - Disney’s pricing power and streaming fatigue. - How Coinbase is faring through a Crypto Winter. - What Softbank is telling investors about[...]

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 in unexpected ways. - Why The Trade Desk is thriving in a tough environment. - A “cautious” view on tech layoffs (and why we aren’t hitting[...]

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 U.S. - How Micron's current picture is similar to Nvidia's - Take-Two Interactive continuing its rough year by lowering guidance - Allbirds shares falling[...]

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 long-term thesis appears to be intact - A listener's question about whether to sell some winners in his portfolio (12:31) Shopify's down 70% this year. Does[...]

"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 implications of a world that only takes cards (or Apple Pay). Jason Moser caught up with Brett Scott, author of[...]

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 George’s tenure at Medtronic, the company’s market cap rose from $1 billion to $60 billion. He believes that leading with[...]

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 driving Starbucks' latest quarter - PayPal getting back to basics - MercadoLibre's blowout earnings - The latest from Cloudflare, Zillow, and Twilio[...]

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 Fogel's declaration about upcoming record revenue may be grounded in reality - Crocs struggling with gross margin pressure and inventory management - Whether buying the[...]

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 buyback plan - Match Group shares hitting a new low as the business clearly has work to do - MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor stepping[...]

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 results - How dividend-seeking investors should think about Caterpillar - Stellar results from Arista Networks and its longtime CEO Jayshree Ullal - Pinterest shares popping on user numbers and the[...]

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 and Outset Medical's are aligned - Pepsi taking a $550 million stake in energy drink maker Celsius Holdings (14:08) Ricky Mulvey talks[...]

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”. He joined Ricky Mulvey to discuss: - Why autonomous cars feel farther away today than in 2017 - One way that Tesla could[...]

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% dividend yield is real or a mirage - Lesser-known energy and tech companies that may be worth your attention - How the[...]

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 surprising to the upside - Microsoft's cloud division delivering again - Shopify's relative attractiveness as a stock - Meta Platforms warning investors (19:45)[...]

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 transition - CEO Mark Zuckerberg's blunt comments on guidance - Etsy's positive results (and stock reaction) (11:55) TMF's investing interns wrap up their summer by[...]

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 proving its resilience - Chipotle continuing to raise prices and profits (12:54) Ricky Mulvey talks with Jack Caporal about The Motley Fool's latest research into crypto scams[...]

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, Costco, and Target - Shopify CEO Tobi Lutke's memo to employees about layoffs - Whether Shopify's falling stock, close to a 3-year low,[...]

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 the idea that "search is forever" should give Alphabet shareholders comfort (12:57) Ricky Mulvey talks with Jennifer Moss,[...]

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 University of California, Berkeley. Before that, he spent a decade as the dean of Berkley’s Haas School of Business. He joined Motley Fool[...]

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 turned. Dylan Lewis and Brian Feroldi look back on the IPO boom and discuss: - Reasons why companies go public - Newly-public companies[...]

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 shareholders of Alphabet and Meta Platforms should be - Intuitive Surgical's latest results - The latest from Twitter, Amazon, and Johnson & Johnson[...]

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 automakers - How Tesla is (and isn't) comparable to Netflix - Amazon using "pocket change" to make its 3rd-largest acquisition (11:40) Jason Hall and Matt Frankel[...]

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" - Why Microsoft shareholders have a stake in Netflix's success - Twitter winning the 1st round in its legal battle with Elon Musk (10:21) Ricky[...]

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 of consumer health coming in late 2023 - How investors can find dividend-payers to add to their portfolio Relevant links to today's episode: Dividend Aristocrats - https://www.fool.com/investing/stock-market/types-of-stocks/dividend-stocks/dividend-aristocrats/ Dividend[...]

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 - Bob Iger, Bob Chapek, and their ongoing soap opera - A listener's question about Cerence and the opportunity shares present today (12:50)[...]

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 - Real estate data he considers most relevant to watch - Most common mistakes people make when listing their homes - Best[...]

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 about dividend investing and discuss: - Dividend stocks that have taken a recent hit - A potential high-yield trap - The power of compounding[...]

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 buying 9% - Amazon's potential for dropping in-house brands - Unity Software buying Ironsource - BMW launching a SWaaS (seat warmers as[...]

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 Google and Comcast - Netflix purposefully timing this news ahead of next week's earnings - Why she's focused on the ripple effects of[...]

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 - Optimism being suspended this earnings season - Why he's watching homebuilders, especially Lennar (12:29) Travel spending is heating up! Could that mean a[...]

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 results in the face of inflation and other headwinds - Gatorade and Doritos helping to fuel better-than-expected profits - Why he's keeping a close eye[...]

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 company to swoop in and buy Twitter - Why Amazon's combination of retail and AWS make it the business he's most curious about this[...]

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. The company is a leader in making the chips that connect devices to the cloud. Jason Moser sat down with Qualcomm’s Chief[...]

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 and Anthony Schiavone to talk about the fundamentals of dividend investing, including: - The case for buying dividend stocks - How to spot healthy[...]

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 employment landscape - Apple and Google looking to monetize the lock screen of your phone - Meta Platforms planning to launch a $1,000 VR headset[...]

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 morale and how it will cost existing shareholders - Whether Peloton is calling a "results-based play" - Virgin Galactic's new partnership with[...]

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 off the news - What to expect when the decision is announced by September 1st - Amazon's deal to take a small stake in GrubHub - The[...]

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 for Peacock - Why The Trade Desk could be a hidden winner from Peacock's advertising growth - Andy Jassy "celebrating" his 1st anniversary as CEO[...]

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 Feroldi discuss: - The core principles of FI and the different styles it can take - Why a down market is a[...]

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 half of the year - Early frontrunners for "CEO of the Year" - Who needs a stronger 2nd[...]

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 discuss: - Fed Chair Powell’s comments yesterday from the ECB Forum - Why experts have so consistently been off on inflation[...]

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 stock investors should react to a CEO change. - Nike’s move to a direct-to-consumer strategy. Rachel Warren interviews Ali[...]

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 acquisition targets. - JetBlue’s offer for Spirit Airlines. - Venture capital drying up, and what that means for technology innovation.   Plus, (14:46) Alison Southwick and[...]

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 cyclical problem facing Coinbase. - Reliance Industries offer to buy Walgreens’ international stores. A growing world population means more mouths to feed. (12:16) Deidre Woollard[...]

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 Launder Money, Commit Crimes, and Get Away with Anything.” He joined Bill Mann, Maria Gallagher, and John Rotonti to discuss: - The “easy” process[...]

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 got ahead of themselves - Which stay-at-home stocks are worth a 2nd look - How these businesses could evolve from here Stocks[...]

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 moment) facing investors - Former growth stocks (PayPal, Netflix, Facebook) being added to the Russell 1000 Value Index - What the latest[...]

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 segment - Capital decisions that we like (dividend increase!) and don't like (share buyback plan) - Rite Aid's stock pop and raised guidance still[...]

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 news - Why one of Altria's main competitors is unaffected - How he thinks about "sin stocks"[...]

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 Dan Springer is leaving immediately - The relative attractiveness of running DocuSign - Kellogg's plan to split into three companies (snacks, breakfast cereal, plant-based[...]

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 Gardner to discuss: - How Upstart is using its balance sheet now - Growth opportunities in auto lending - One stock idea (that’s not his[...]

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 warehouses. Is there some opportunity in the middle for investors? Deidre Woollard and Matt Argersinger discuss: - The complexities in[...]

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 Thursday - Adobe's latest results being outweighed by guidance - Roku's new partnership with Walmart - Winners and losers from the[...]

"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 customers are starting to spend less - Shrinkflation being a tool some (but not all) companies can employ - Net expansion being a key[...]

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 lower inflation in 2023 - Borrowing costs going higher - Expectations for more rate hikes later this year (11:40) Asit Sharma talks with Pubmatic[...]

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 work and which stocks he's been buying - His relative disinterest in IPOs as an event (13:23) Morgan Housel joins[...]

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 latest quarter meeting management's expectations - The relative attractiveness of DocuSign's stock - Coca-Cola's new partnership for Jack-Daniel's-and-Coke cocktails in a can (16:06) Shares[...]

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 “Crypto Island” and before that, you may have heard his voice on “Reply All”. Ricky Mulvey caught up with[...]

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, where they are finding investment opportunities, and discuss: - The wide-ranging effects of an energy crunch - How a shale boom “incinerated” $700 billion -[...]

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 continuing to struggle - Vail Resorts benefitting from relaxed Covid restrictions - The latest from Campbell Soup, Netflix, Amazon, and more.  [...]

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 (PFOF) is going to be a big topic this summer - Potential threats to Robinhood's business model - Five Below's recent (and uncharacteristic) struggles - Takeaways from Spotify's[...]

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 recent fall - DocuSign's expanded partnership with Microsoft - If this paves the way for an eventual acquisition (13:21) Deidre Woollard talks with[...]

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 - Prepping for getting the all-important back-to-school and holiday shopping seasons right - Apple's newest features (including chips) unveiled at WWDC - Ripple effects from[...]

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 12-month outperformance of companies splitting their stocks - Alphabet splitting their stock in July - Under Armour getting booted from the S&P 500[...]

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.” The former Dean of the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto, Martin has also been a strategic advisor to[...]

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?) Robin Goldstein and Daniel Sumner are economists at UC Davis and co-authors of “Can Legal Weed Win?”, a book about how the economics of legal, and illegal weed[...]

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 short-term trading in and out of the market is NOT the answer - Okta’s strong results and optimism for the rest of the[...]

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 the company in public - How the company's pivot to the metaverse most likely contributes to her departure - Chewy's strong 1st-quarter profits against, albeit,[...]

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 is going so far - Elon Musk's ultimatum for executives at his company - Dimon outlining how JP Morgan Chase is preparing for an[...]

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 movie at the right time - Ripple effects for studios, streamers, and more - Unilever's stock popping 9% by adding activist investor[...]

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 with Sallie Krawcheck, co-founder and CEO of Ellevest (a bank and robo-advisor specifically designed for women) about how she’s helping more women invest and a lesser-known savings tool[...]

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 industry runs in cycles. Nick Sciple and Jim Mueller go over the fundamentals of energy investing and discuss: - The[...]

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 they're watching inflation and increased talk of a recession - Costco posting stronger results than Walmart and Target - Baidu[...]

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 movement in the past 24 hours - The graphics chipmaker slowing hiring and their guidance - Apple targeting the same iPhone production levels as last year[...]

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 like Chevron and Exxon Mobil to deploy capital - Reports that Airbnb is getting ready to exit[...]

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 communication around guidance - The ripple effect on Alphabet, Meta Platforms, The Trade Desk, and others - How the current environment has little patience for[...]

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 acquired by Broadcom - The chances more companies with deep pockets will start buying companies at lower valuations (13:55) Nick Sciple and Asit[...]

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 real estate brokerages in the world. They discuss the long-term forces driving single-family home buying and what may cool the surge in multi-family properties. (18:25)[...]

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 2021, and discuss: - The incentives that both created the boom and bust - Rare SPACs that may have a[...]

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 downturns pays off in the long run - Major retailers struggling with inventory - Signs of strength in the home improvement industry -[...]

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 economic times - Why she thinks beauty companies are the best examples of "Lipstick Effect" stocks Plus we take a call from Bryan[...]

"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 should have warned investors sooner about their latest quarterly numbers - The inventory glut major these retailers will have to work through - Lowe's benefitting[...]

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 a blacksmith, not a goldsmith - Home Depot raising guidance after strong 1st-quarter profits - The role of higher mortgage rates play for home improvement retailers[...]

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 a major market for the first time in its history - The prospect of other major restaurant chains following McDonald's and closing[...]

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 contributor Brian Stoffel to discuss: - Why you should ask yourself “how much is enough?” - How to align your[...]

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 company does it well. Motley Fool senior analysts Bill Mann, John Rotonti, and Auri Hughes discuss six companies handling capital[...]

"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 perspective - Disney's better-than-you-might-think results - Rough times for coffee chain Dutch Bros - Unity Software's drive for profitability - Signs[...]

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 watch - Why we keep hammering the point about taking the long view in stock investing (15:30) Jon Quast and Ryan Henderson[...]

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 exchange fees - Why The Trade Desk is a company in transition (15:23) Asit Sharma and Bill Mann take a closer look at Fiverr[...]

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 highs and lows, and why it's dangerous - The level of concern over rolling lockdowns in China (14:47) Alison Southwick and[...]

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 Platforms placing a freeze on hiring - The huge opening weekend box office for "Dr. Strange and the Multiverse of Madness" - Encouraging data around[...]

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. Venture capitalist Matthew Ball is author of the upcoming book, “The Metaverse: And How It Will Revolutionize Everything.” Asit Sharma talks with[...]

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 stand to benefit from more travel. They also discuss: - How resorts are recovering - The present obstacles for Airbnb - Why the outlook for[...]

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 for stock investors - Rocky times for e-commerce companies Etsy, Shopify, and Wayfair - Booking Holdings and Marriott leading the travel industry -[...]

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 similar to Amazon's - Deliverr, the logistics company Shopify just bought for $2.1 billion - EPAM Systems, the IT services provider that surprised investors with[...]

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 of 2023 - Challenges in China contributing to Starbucks suspending guidance for the rest of the fiscal year - Starbucks 12% same-store sales growth in[...]

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, bookings, and car rentals - Travel industry's growth having a positive ripple effect on advertising revenue - Why he prefers travel brands[...]

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 investor - What recent history says about the Nasdaq falling in the first 4 months of the year -[...]

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 people be smarter about budgeting and personal finances. Deidre Woollard caught up with her to talk about: - How our financial habits changed[...]

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, cash management, measuring risk, and more. Got a question for the show? Call our voicemail: 703-254-1445 Bonus resource - https://www.fool.com/investing/2020/07/16/do-you-have-an-investing-checklist.aspx Host: John Rotonti Guest: Robert Brokamp Producer:[...]

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 a weak 1st-quarter report - Apple's supply chain outlook - Microsoft delivering strong earnings across its business units - Atlassian's guidance[...]

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-quarter revenue and lowered guidance for the full fiscal year - The growing strength of ServiceNow's cloud business (14:22) Jason Moser and[...]

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 billion share buyback plan - CFO Ruth Porat's continued strong performance with the company's capital allocation - The pricing power of Chipotle boosting its 1st-quarter results[...]

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 shareholders should be nervous about Musk running another company - How other ad-driven businesses like Pinterest and Facebook are feeling -[...]

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 - CEO James Quincey's warning of "storm clouds" on the horizon - The success of Coke's 2018 acquisition of Costa Coffee - Why companies like[...]

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, about her company and why it’s looking to tell you much more than the names of your long-lost relatives. They discuss: - Opportunities in direct-to-consumer healthcare - Creating more[...]

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 thing - A surprising way one retailer generates cash from its balance sheet - Companies holding the most formidable cash piles in the[...]

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: - A challenging immediate future for Netflix - Tesla's record profits in Q1 - Elon Musk's progression towards buying Twitter - Papa John's[...]

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 airline-tangent stock he prefers - AT&T's timing with the spinoff of Warner Media - HBO Max gaining subscribers - Sleep Number's cash flow being[...]

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 - Shares of Roku and Disney falling as well - How investors should think about the growth prospects for Netflix - Lululemon Athletica's[...]

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 appear - The company's 60-year streak of increasing its dividend - Didi Global's upcoming shareholder meeting to vote on delisting from the NYSE[...]

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 from Amazon CEO Andy Jassy's annual shareholder letter - Why AWS isn't getting spun off - Amazon doubling their fulfillment capacity in just 2 years -[...]

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 fundamental way to determine if you’re getting a bargain or paying too much when you buy any stock.  Rotonti discusses:   - How[...]

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 to throw out altogether - Stocks that spark so much joy Marie Kondo would be proud - Potential comebacks for online retailers -[...]

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 takeover. - The issues at Tesla that may also warrant Musk’s attention right now. (14:02) Ricky Mulvey interviews Asit[...]

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. - PayPal’s CFO moving to Walmart. - A rebound for Delta Airlines.   Running a double-blind study isn’t easy. It’s even tougher when the drug being tested[...]

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: - Why investors are hoping that inflation has peaked. - Carmax’s earnings miss and the state of the used car market.[...]

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 board. - Warner Bros. Discovery’s first day as a publicly traded company. - A potential seller’s strike at Etsy. (20:05) Matt Argersinger joins[...]

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 Bill Gross and what retail investors can learn from his story. Childs discusses: - How Gross traded bonds to beat[...]

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 this two-part series, Rotonti discusses: - How net income becomes free cash flow - The choices companies can make with free cash flow (and[...]

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 full-time truckers, as well as: - Meta Platforms working on a currency for the metaverse - Twitter’s incoming director: Elon Musk - Berkshire-Hathaway’s new stake in[...]

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 growth catalyst for Waste Management - The underrated subscription part of Rollins' business - How businesses like Sherwin-Williams can be[...]

(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 plan to launch 3,000 satellites into orbit for its broadband internet plans. - Restaurants in the metaverse. Jim Gillies and Brian Feroldi take a “Bull vs.[...]

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, before he recommends the following books: Liar's Poker - Michael Lewis The Big Short - Michael Lewis (Shameless Plug Alert!) The Motley Fool Investment Guide[...]

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 interim CEO - The likelihood of Schultz remaining CEO beyond his "interim" period - Elon Musk taking a 9% "passive stake"[...]

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 studying Russia's and China’s roles in the global energy markets for decades, and shares the implications of Russia becoming[...]

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 statements, Rotonti discusses: - How to understand balance sheets and income statements. - A key metric that can tell you about a[...]

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 Beyers discuss the relative strength of the economy, as well as: - Booking Holdings CEO Glenn Fogel's prediction for summer travel[...]

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 JP Morgan Chase to issue Amazon's rewards credit card - Why shareholders of both companies should be happy with the[...]

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) Bill Mann discusses: - The record year RH just closed - Friedman invoking the 2008 collapse of Bear Stearns - Why RH is doing a[...]

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. (00:20) Jason Moser discusses: - McCormick's 1st-quarter results being fueled by the B2B part of the company - Why executives are optimistic about[...]

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 video businesses. (00:20) Tim Beyers discusses: - Ripple effects of Apple becoming the 1st streaming service to win Best Picture - Overall spending on content increasing [...]

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 companies, and provide comparison guidelines for investors to watch. They discuss: - Why the P/E ratio is less important than you may think[...]

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 Maria Gallagher, Catie Peiper, and Mac Greer, as they discuss: - The Academy’s tenuous relationship with Netflix and other streamers - Warner Brothers'[...]

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 increasing confidence? (0:45) Jason Moser and Andy Cross discuss investor sentiment, as well as: - Google striking an app-store deal[...]

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 rate hikes this year - The increasing attractiveness of companies with pricing power and strong ROIC - Balancing growth stocks with profitable businesses that can[...]

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 and the $75 million hit to its business in Russia and Belarus - How worried Okta's corporate customers should be - Why no one should[...]

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 Sharma to discuss: - Nike’s earnings beat and global strategy - Okta’s hack, and what it means for the cybersecurity company - How rising fertilizer[...]

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 - Berkshire-Hathaway's increased exposure to the insurance industry - Potential for another acquisition in the next few years - Buffett's patience and relentless focus on price, and what[...]

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: - How parent company Meta Platforms affects Instagram’s user experience today - CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s role in company acquisitions - The company’s shift into the[...]

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 and Alyce Lomax about how to spot great business leaders. We also break into our archives to share a 2012 interview[...]

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 hikes this year. (0:45) Ron Gross and Jason Moser discuss the impact on the stock market, as well as: - GameStop's 4th-quarter loss[...]

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 market remained closed - Potential for Russia to default on its debt - The one thing every U.S. investor should do if[...]

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 taking their time in searching for the next permanent CEO - Why Walgreens' CEO Roz Brewer should be at the top of the board's list of candidates -[...]

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 SEC's threat - How a quick and easy end to this impasse is difficult to see - How the NCAA basketball tournament can help[...]

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 to have Buffett be replaced as chairman - Focusing on numbers instead of a company's story - Comcast getting into live sports in a bigger way - The[...]

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"). In this conversation with Dylan Lewis he revisits his 2015 book “Once Upon a Time in Russia” to talk about the rise of the oligarch and his[...]

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 fellow Motley Fool senior analyst Auri Hughes about the financials to watch before putting your money into a publicly traded[...]

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 underlying businesses, has found a way to strengthen ties with one of their key stakeholders (employees), as well as: - DocuSign's strengthening business in[...]

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 - Whether seizing property of Western companies would spell the end of foreign investment in Russia - Why Energy Secretary[...]

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 indicates Apple's unwillingness to cede market share to anyone - Pricing the Max Studio desktop for a small consumer base - The "super chip"[...]

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 investing team (Andy Cross, Asit Sharma, Emily Flippen) to share some of the most important lessons learned over the past two decades, including: -[...]

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 Moser discusses: - Recognizing short-term catalysts - Why home improvement is "one of the most obvious long-term trends out there" -[...]

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 money into Bitcoin and hundreds-of-millions of his personal wealth into the cryptocurrency. They discuss: - Bitcoin as a hedge against an increasing money supply - Environmental implications of[...]

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 in a discussion about finding stock ideas and what to look for once you've found them. They discuss: - Using 3rd-party research[...]

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 plans for returning to their offices. (0:30) Jason Moser and Emily Flippen discuss employers taking an "omnichannel" approach with their employees, as well as: - Target's[...]

“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 their work each day. And while there’s nearly $150 billion in cash on the balance sheet, Buffett still hasn’t pulled out his famed “elephant gun” just yet. (0:25) John[...]

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 out of Washington, DC. (0:25) Bill Mann discusses: - The current state of play for the oil & gas industry - Why investors should be looking at[...]

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 more sustainable than others. (0:25) Tim Beyers discusses: - Zoom's continued customer growth and gross margins - CEO Eric Yuan's steady approach[...]

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 unknowns. (0:25) Bill Mann discusses: - The impact of U.S. and European economic sanctions - SWIFT (Society of Worldwide Interbank[...]

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, discusses the story of Elizabeth Holmes. Founder of Theranos in 2003, Holmes was ultimately convicted of multiple counts of fraud. Jarvis shares:[...]

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 John Rotonti, Maria Gallagher, and Ron Gross take a look at how strong companies bounced back from difficult times, and[...]

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 market is much more efficient (and lucrative) for investors than jumping in and out, and discuss:[...]

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 play the long game and stay in the market. (0:25) Chief Investment Officer Andy Cross discusses: - How often we experience corrections - The[...]

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 business? (0:20) Jason Moser discusses: - How Teladoc Health's stellar acquisition of BetterHelp is paying off - Why the jury is[...]

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 plan to create a separate division for Ford's EV business - The likelihood of other automotive companies following suit - Home Depot's highlights after a stellar[...]

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 with bestselling author Morgan Housel about: - Why time in the market is more important than your yearly return - How[...]

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 for from company executives as they respond to crises - Questions to help decide if companies are going through structural or[...]

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 drop? (0:45) Emily Flippen and Jason Moser make the distinction between volatility and risk, share why it's important to keep adding to your portfolio over time,[...]

(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 - Surprisingly strong guidance for DoorDash's 2022 - Cheesecake Factory having pricing power? (14:45) Jason Moser and Matt Frankel do a deep dive on[...]

(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 cheap - The company's new partnership with JD.com - Airbnb's record revenue last year - Hotel stocks hitting new all-time highs[...]

(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 Semiconductor might be thinking in response. John also discusses Arista Networks wrapping up a strong fiscal year and taking market share from Cisco Systems. (16:00)[...]

(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 as the current state of publicly-traded grill companies Weber and Traeger. (16:00) Jim Gillies and Bill Mann take a "Bull vs. Bear" approach[...]

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 that, he was an early employee at Apple and a co-founder of Electronic Arts. Producer Ricky Mulvey talks with Evans about:  - The power[...]

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 companies approach live sports - The challenge of getting subscribers to stick with a streaming service - Why some consumer goods companies are[...]

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 shows up in some of the companies Ron Gross and Jason Moser analyze as they discuss: - Disney's surprising 1st-quarter results in Parks and Disney+[...]

(: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 Street analysts have very different views on varying parts of the business. Today Bill Mann analyzes: - The strength in the Parks division[...]

(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 the price of their menu without lose customers? Jason Moser analyzes the restaurant landscape, including: - Yum Brands' eye-popping unit growth over the past year[...]

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 haul. Bill Mann shares why he thinks new CEO Barry McCarthy is the right choice for the job and how the[...]

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. Also on today's episode: - Spirit Airlines and Frontier agree to merge, creating the 5th-largest airline in the[...]

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 just faster speeds for your phone– 5G technology could change the way you bank, game… and even smoke your ribs. Additional topics include: - The fundamentals[...]

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 opportunistic in a down market, and how to think about your cash position. If you have cash and our looking for stock ideas, our[...]

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 difficult but still important to remember how much better investing can be when we focus on the long term. Jason Moser and Emily Flippen share some[...]

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 Platforms faces headwinds in the form of inflation, its own investments, and Apple's new iOS privacy changes. Spotify is showing[...]

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. While all three stocks have been long-term winners, each is in the spotlight for a different reason. Alphabet announced a 20-for-1 stock split. PayPal's guidance sent shares[...]

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 priced into shares of UPS, and other companies he looks to when he wants to gauge the strength of the economy. He also discusses[...]

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 losing half of their new subscribers after just a few months. Jason Moser analyzes the challenges of the consumer-facing subscription model and how[...]

"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 feeling of regret to improve our lives. In this conversation with Chris Hill, Dan also discusses: - The research project that[...]

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 Psychology of Money” joins Motley Fool co-founder Tom Gardner on to discuss investing behavior and why it is the most fundamental piece[...]

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 new models this year. Home Depot's getting a new CEO while Lowe's gets a new partner in Petco. Atlassian raises guidance and McDonald's is[...]

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 in Comcast's plans. She also discusses how McDonald's, one of the largest employers in the U.S., is dealing with rising costs and why Levi[...]

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 overall health of Microsoft's business and how much room to run the gaming division has. He also discusses Mattel's renewed partnership with Disney, and what[...]

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? Bill Mann answers those questions and shares his perspective on the market's recent volatility. Plus, Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp (and some[...]

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 buyer of stocks and opens up about his decision-making process to buy more shares of Cloudflare, before he and Chris Hill share[...]

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 look for in this emerging space, including:  - How to think about allocation  - The real-world problems that blockchain platforms are already solving  -[...]

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 data that can give you more peace of mind when the market goes sideways. In this episode they discuss:  - The[...]

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 production and potential layoffs. United and American Airlines express optimism about increased travel in the spring and summer. And for the second quarter in[...]

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 Gallagher analyzes what’s expected and why pricing power is harder for entertainment businesses like Spotify, Netflix, and Disney+. She also discusses the expansion[...]

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 PlayStation. Tim Beyers analyzes the shifting landscape in entertainment, including Google's move to shut down its original programming division at YouTube. He also[...]

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 should be optimistic about the company's gaming aspirations. He also examines shares of Goldman Sachs and The Gap, both falling similar amounts, and why one of[...]

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 Mims, technology columnist for The Wall Street Journal, covers in his book Arriving Today: From Factory to Front Door –[...]

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 Gardner to discuss how to build a financial plan. In this episode, they cover: - How to understand yourself as an investor. - The key financial planning[...]

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 Galactic needs more money. Meta Platforms shuts down its dating service. Domino's makes changes to deal with inflation. Crocs makes a play for the luxury[...]

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 this year to increase their manufacturing capacity, as well as the latest news from homebuilders KB Home and Lennar. Plus, Deidre Woollard and Matt[...]

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 discusses the technological excellence of Domino's Pizza's business and the potential for its stock. Later in the show Dylan Lewis and Brian Feroldi take[...]

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 Netflix's management team is the best at offering guidance on their business results. Later in the show Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp share five[...]

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 those stories, the latest innovation from Deere & Co., and why he's focusing on both capital-light and capital heavy businesses this upcoming earnings season. Later in[...]

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 college newspaper before she even started classes, helped launch The Wall Street Journal's first website, and was initially reluctant to[...]

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 discussion the Gardners cover: - How investing fits into the pursuit of becoming smarter, happier, richer - The importance of being a[...]

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 stories, shares what he considers to be the most interesting businesses to watch in the EV industry, and discusses the potential for Constellation Brands' new[...]

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 logistics business.  Emily Flippen analyzes those stories, and weighs in on Sony rolling out an electric SUV as it aspires to[...]

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

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 presentation. Motley Fool analysts Emily Flippen and Ron Gross discuss those stories and weigh in on the latest from Lululemon Athletica, Rent the Runway,[...]

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 down as CEO of Twitter. And Docusign plummets on weak guidance. Motley Fool analysts Maria Gallagher and Ron Gross discuss those stories and weigh in on the latest[...]

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 investors might want to avoid Peloton, Zillow, and Avis Budget Group. And since no Thanksgiving is complete without dessert, we dig into a[...]

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 hit new highs. Motley Fool analysts Emily Flippen and Jason Moser discuss those stories and discuss the latest from Axon Enterprise and Bilibili. Plus,[...]

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 one of biggest IPOs of all time. And Disney slips on slowing streaming growth. Motley Fool analysts Andy Cross and Jason Moser discuss[...]

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. Peloton takes a hatchet to their guidance, so investors take a hatchet to the stock price. Mercadolibre bounces back with a strong 3rd-quarter[...]

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 of Justice. Facebook changes its name to Meta. Atlassian hits a new all-time high. Ron Gross and Jason Moser analyze those stories, discuss the[...]

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. And Buffalo Wild Wings tests a robot cook. Emily Flippen and Maria Gallagher analyze those stories and weigh in on the latest from Boston[...]

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 we in for a record-setting Halloween? Maria Gallagher and Jason Moser answer those questions, analyze the latest from Domino’s Pizza, Virgin Galactic, Shopify,[...]

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 suddenly looking more attractive? And which CEOs are under more scrutiny? Jason Moser and Ron Gross answer those questions and more, analyze the latest[...]

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 getting self-driving ride-sharing services on the road in California. Amazon unveils Astro, a $1,000 robot for your home. Warby Parker makes a strong[...]

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 profit. Salesforce and Darden Restaurants hit new all-time highs. And Toast pops 50% on its first day of trading. Emily Flippen and Jason Moser analyze[...]

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 Ford Motor team up on robo-deliveries. And Taco Bell tests a taco subscription service. Motley Fool analysts Maria Gallagher and Jason Moser[...]

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 and an Amazon partnership. Motley Fool analysts Emily Flippen and Jason Moser discuss those stories and talk about the latest from RH, Coupa Software, Paypal,[...]

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? What capital allocation strategies should Berkshire-Hathaway and Chipotle be considering? Andy Cross and Jason Moser answer those questions, make[...]

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 Emily Flippen and Jason Moser discuss those stories and weigh in on the latest from Autodesk, Bill.com, and Elastic. Plus, they share two stocks on[...]

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 questions, as well as the latest earnings from Walmart, Target, Lowe’s Home Depot, Foot Locker, Nvidia, Farfetch, and Robinhood. Plus, they discuss Chipotle’s[...]

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 Beer and Pepsi team up to create an alcoholic version of Mountain Dew. Jason Moser and Ron Gross analyze those stories, discuss the latest from eBay, Chegg, DoorDash, and The[...]

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 makes its public markets debut. Motley Fool analysts Ron Gross and Jason Moser discuss those stories and weigh in on the latest from Cloudflare, CVS[...]

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 McDonald’s serves up a chicken sandwich-fueled surprise. Motley Fool analysts Emily Flippen and Jason Moser discuss those stories and weigh in on[...]

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 Fool analysts Jason Moser and Maria Gallagher discuss those stories and share two stocks on their radar: PayPal and Squarespace. Plus, Wall Street Journal reporter Elliot[...]

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. Motley Fool analysts Andy Cross and Jason Moser discuss those stories and weigh in on the latest from Disney, Netflix, Pepsi, and UnitedHealthcare. Plus, our[...]

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 bottom line. Philip Morris buys a pharmaceutical company. And college students have food delivery robots to look forward to this fall. Jason Moser and[...]

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 at the 1st half of 2021 and share why Procore’s IPO and opportunities from the pending infrastructure legislation should be getting[...]

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 Flippen, and Jason Moser weigh in on those stories and share a couple of stocks on their radar: Virgin Galactic and FactSet. Plus, Washington Post[...]

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 profits. And electric-truck maker Lordstown Motors needs new management. Ron Gross and Jason Moser analyze those stories, discuss value plays vs. value traps, weigh[...]

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’s pops. Casey’s General Stores drops. Monday.com makes its public debut. Stitch Fix shows encouraging growth as it gets ready for a new CEO. Jason[...]

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 enterprise search company Elastic gets a nice bounce on earnings. Motley Fool analysts Emily Flippen and Jason Moser discuss those stories and share two stocks on[...]

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 Gross and Jason Moser discuss those stories and weigh in on the latest from Okta, Ulta Beauty, Autodesk, and Williams-Sonoma. Plus, Ron and Jason share[...]

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 juggernaut. Twilio and Snap rise after each makes a big acquisition. Oatly surges in its Wall Street debut. And Pringles and Wendy’s team up to create[...]

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 upbeat guidance. The Trade Desk and Unity Software both fall despite encouraging 1st-quarter reports. Bill Ackman orders up a 6% stake in Domino’s Pizza. Krispy Kreme plots a[...]

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. Beyond Meat slips. Match Group connects. And Etsy tumbles. Motley Fool analysts Emily Flippen and Jason Moser discuss those stories and share a couple of stocks on their radar:[...]

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 hit all-time highs. Pinterest and Teladoc tumble. And Domino’s reports double-digit growth. Motley Fool analysts Ron Gross and Jason Moser discuss those stories and dig into[...]

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 vaccine issues. And automation software maker UiPath has a big debut on Wall Street. Motley Fool analysts Andy Cross, Ron Gross, and Jason Moser discuss those stories,[...]

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 steps down as the CEO of Stitch Fix. Bed Bath & Beyond slips on earnings. White Claw introduces Surge. Pepsi serves up big growth in[...]

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. Amazon gains ground in digital advertising and announces plans to open its first grocery stores on the East Coast. Okta shares soar on optimism from the[...]

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 Kondo proud? Analysts Jason Moser and Ron Gross reveal why Disney, Editas, Etsy, Five Below, GameStop, Stitch Fix, TripAdvisor,[...]

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 suitor. Darden Restaurants serves up a stronger-than-expected quarter. And Pepsi teams up with Peeps on a marshmallow-flavored cola. Motley Fool analysts Ron Gross and Jason Moser[...]

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 Below ramps up expansion plans. Lennar raises the roof. Disney prepares to reopen Disneyland. And Hershey’s introduces a peanut butter cup without chocolate. Motley Fool analysts Ron Gross[...]

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 earnings. Motley Fool analysts Emily Flippen and Jason Moser discuss those stories, take stock of the sports betting market, and share two stocks on[...]

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 tumbles. Okta buys rival Auth0 for $6.5B in stock. Square buys a majority stake in Jay Z’s streaming service, Tidal. Mercadolibre slips despite[...]

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 earnings. Papa John’s and Domino’s don’t. Beyond Meat makes two big deals. And Door Dash declines in its debut quarter as a[...]

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-Hathaway makes some big investments. And Marriott suffers a big loss with the death of its CEO, Arne Sorenson. Motley Fool analysts Ron Gross and Jason[...]

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 slip. Electronic Arts buys mobile video game developer Glu Mobile. And Under Armour reports a surprise profit. Motley Fool analysts Emily Flippen and Jason[...]

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 Pinterest rise on earnings. Chipotle and Unity Software fall on earnings. And Uber surges after it announces plans to buy alcohol-delivery company Drizly. Motley[...]

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 editor at Ad Age, believes that branding (over a specific call-to-action) is the way to go. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Microsoft hits a new high on earnings. Facebook slides. Atlassian rises. Starbucks surprises. And Tesla dips. Motley Fool analysts Andy Cross and Ron Gross discuss those stories and[...]

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 Extraordinary Impact, explains how Southwest Airlines makes more money by entertaining passengers during their flights.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 joins forces with fellow laser maker Coherent. Google grounds its balloon initiative. And Fiat Chrysler and PSA Group complete their merger and take on a[...]

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. Zoom Video and Lemonade issue secondary offerings. Visa and Plaid call things off. Beyond Meat rises on a deal with Taco Bell. Intel gets a new CEO.[...]

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 to get outside of one’s comfort zone contributes to leadership success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 in an $8 billion merger. Bed Bath & Beyond tumbles on earnings. Constellation Brands rises on earnings. Fintech start-up SoFi prepares to go public[...]

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 Perfect Timing, the answer matters more than you think. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 surprise investors in 2021? Will Roblox score a big IPO? Are Marriott International and Match Group poised for a comeback? And how will the cannabis industry fare[...]

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.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 when your company becomes a verb? Motley Fool senior analyst Bill Mann explores those questions with Zoom Chief People Officer Lynne Oldham. One[...]

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 more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 design for ventilators with the world. Disney makes a successful pivot to streaming video. And DraftKings and Rollins score big returns for investors. Host[...]

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 investors should avoid.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 analysts Emily Flippen and Jason Moser discuss those stories and talk about the latest from Chewy, Costco, Lululemon, and Stitch Fix. Plus, Jason[...]

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" books and host of “Freakonomics Radio”, makes the case for getting rid of the penny altogether.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit[...]

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 hit all-time highs. Zoom Video reports strong earnings but slips on slowing revenue growth. Ulta Beauty slips on slowing sales. Okta rises on earnings. WarnerMedia disrupts the movie[...]

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 Business, Charles Duhigg shares how motivation can be a learned skill.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 want to avoid stock market turkeys Blue Apron, Macy’s, and Slack. And since no Thanksgiving is complete without dessert, we dig into a few slices[...]

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 finding.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Fool analysts Andy Cross and Jason Moser discuss those stories and weigh in on the latest from Intuit, Workday, Goldman Sachs, and Zaxby’s. Plus, Andy and[...]

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 box office? Ed Catmull, co-founder of Pixar and longtime executive at Disney, shares how his teams maintain the balance between commercial[...]

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 in revenue. And DoorDash prepares for an IPO. Motley Fool analysts Ron Gross and Jason Moser discuss those stories and weigh in on the latest from Cisco Systems,[...]

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, Naked Economics) shares why bitcoin doesn’t pass the money test. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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-time highs. Paycom and Qualcomm surprise. And Clorox cleans up. Motley Fool analysts Ron Gross and Jason Moser discuss[...]

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 For Blood In Silicon Valley, discusses Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes’ talent for telling a story.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Canadian users. Starbucks serves up a surprise. Apple dips on weak iPhone sales. And Netflix raises prices. Motley Fool analysts Andy Cross, Ron Gross, and Jason Moser[...]

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 the Secret World of Hershey and Mars, shares why secrecy is such a crucial ingredient in the industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 rises despite reporting its biggest loss ever. Chipotle falls despite a surge in digital sales. Procter & Gamble hits an all-time high. Boston Beer gets[...]

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, personal finance expert and author of Money-Smart Solopreneur: A Personal Finance System for Freelancers, Entrepreneurs, and Side-Hustlers, shares the most common mistake people make when starting a[...]

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 billion on Prime Day. Intuitive Surgical deals with headwinds from the pandemic. Johnson & Johnson pauses its COVID vaccine trial. Disney restructures its business around streaming.[...]

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 late 1990s might have been the biggest risk Tim Cook has taken in his professional life.   Learn more about your ad[...]

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. and U.K. IBM spins off its legacy business. AMD gets serious about acquiring chip maker Xilinx. Domino’s dips due to rising[...]

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.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 new high. Pepsi gets a boost from snacks. McCormick serves up strong earnings and a stock split. Popeye’s gets into the chocolate-stuffed beignet business.[...]

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 more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Milton abruptly resigns. Quibi explores strategic alternatives. And Amazon unveils an indoor drone security camera. Motley Fool analysts Andy Cross and Jason Moser discuss[...]

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 his rationale has to do with how many companies and organizations he believes will be pushing for it to happen.   Learn more[...]

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 its debut on Wall Street. FedEx hits a new all-time high. Dave & Buster’s declines on bankruptcy concerns. And the nation prepares for a Peeps-free[...]

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 the business of comedy.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Fool analysts Ron Gross and Jason Moser discuss those stories and weigh in on the latest from Kroger and Dave & Buster’s. Plus, our[...]

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 focused on going forward? Motley Fool analysts Ron Gross and Jason Moser tackle those questions and weigh in on holiday[...]

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 and behavioral economics, a lot of it comes down to the environment we face as consumers.   Learn more about your[...]

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 Beauty surges. And McDonald’s adds some spice. Motley Fool analysts Andy Cross and Jason Moser discuss those stories and share two stocks[...]

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 more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 regulatory concerns. Foot Locker gets a boost from its latest quarter and reinstates its dividend. Apple becomes the first U.S. company to hit a $2 trillion-dollar[...]

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, and Happiness will be released September 8th.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 in more than eight years. Apple and Fortnite engage in a battle royale. Lyft deals with sinking revenue and California concerns. SmileDirectClub gives investors something to frown about.[...]

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: And Other Unexpected Places to Understand Risk, economist Allison Schrager explains how Bowie turned his song catalog into a[...]

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 Health enter into a telemedicine merger. Wix.com posts strong revenue growth but swings to a loss. Etsy generates triple digit revenue growth. Twilio reports record results, but the[...]

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 Khazan shares how people can use Solomon’s Paradox to their own advantage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Mastercard deal with lower payment volumes. Andy Cross, Jason Moser, and Ron Gross analyze those stories, as well as the latest from Starbucks, UPS,[...]

 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 to head to Capitol Hill, Galloway makes the case for breaking up their companies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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’s CEO says the worst is over. Intuitive Surgical surprises. Boston Beer surges. Tesla slides. Disney delays Mulan indefinitely. And Slack goes to war with Microsoft. Analysts[...]

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 shares how these two Israeli psychologists surprised their colleagues by not only working together, but also enjoying the process.   Learn more about your ad[...]

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 from snacks. Fiat Chrysler & Peugot unveil Stellantis. Motley Fool analysts Andy Cross and Ron Gross discuss those stories and the latest from[...]

“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 Want, she outlines a key piece of advice for anyone thinking about a job switch. Learn more about your ad[...]

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. Berkshire Hathaway buys Dominion Energy’s natural gas assets. SiriusXM buys Stitcher. And Kraft Heinz makes mayonnaise ice cream a reality! Motley Fool[...]

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 the long-running comedy podcast “Fitzdog Radio”, explains that despite the increased competition comedy is still a meritocracy for those willing to work[...]

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 writer Morgan Housel talks with journalist and best-selling author Bethany McLean about Tesla, Elon Musk, and the business of fracking. To check out The Motley Fool’s new swag[...]

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 business of baseball with creative ideas like selling beer at the games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Motley Fool analysts Andy Cross and Jason Moser discuss those stories and weigh in on the latest from Albertson’s, Chuck E. Cheese,[...]

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 always the best course of action.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 quarterly results and a 1-for-20 reverse stock split. Motley Fool analysts Andy Cross and Jason Moser discuss those stories, debate the finer points of[...]

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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 in the U.S. and Canada. Five Below hangs in. Chewy delivers. Grubhub snubs Uber. And Hertz revs up on news that the bankrupt[...]

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 Excellence: Getting to More, Without Settling for Less, shares that one way to do that is to get rid of the jerks. Learn more[...]

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 and Jason Moser discuss those stories and weigh in on the latest from Dick’s Sporting Goods, eBay, and Levi Strauss. And Ron and Jason share two stocks[...]

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-selling book The Space Barons: Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and the Quest to Colonize the Cosmos., shares how Bezos has had cosmic ambitions his entire life. Learn more[...]

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 surprise. And Hertz Global files for Chapter 11. Motley Fool analysts Ron Gross and Jason Moser discuss those stories, weigh in on the latest from[...]

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, reveals that finding constructive ways to disagree can be a key to unlocking creativity. Learn more about your ad[...]

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 impose new listing requirements for Chinese companies. And Take-Two Interactive hits an all-time high. Motley Fool analysts Emily Flippen and Ron Gross discuss those stories and weigh[...]

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 Madoff had an unusual gift for someone orchestrating fraud. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 the FDA. And DraftKings hits a new high. Motley Fool analysts Ron Gross and Jason Moser discuss those stories and weigh in on the[...]

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 The Algebra of Happiness: Notes on the Pursuit of Success, Love, and Meaning, shares his advice for the graduating class of 2020. Learn[...]

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. Motley Fool analysts Andy Cross, Ron Gross, and Jason Moser discuss those stories and weigh in on Activision Blizzard, Berkshire Hathaway, Beyond Meat, Electronic Arts, Etsy,[...]

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-Conformists Move the World, explains why peers have the edge in giving feedback. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 costs. Apple sees strength in services. Mastercard and Visa beat expectations. Alphabet gets a boost from YouTube. Microsoft gets a boost from[...]

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 withdraws guidance. Chipotle gets a big boost from digital sales. DraftKings makes its Wall Street debut. Snap surges on surprising growth. Coca-Cola falls on concerns[...]

“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, explains how luck helped give the song a second chance at success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 on optimism over its coronavirus treatment. Procter & Gamble reports its biggest U.S. sales gain in decades. Amazon hits an all-time high. Comcast[...]

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 behind "Crucial Conversations," has some helpful tips to share. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 million subscribers. Motley Fool analysts Jason Moser and Emily Flippen discuss those stories, weigh in on the future of retail, and share some spring[...]

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 more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Luckin Coffee plummets on fraud allegations. Motley Fool analysts Ron Gross and Jason Moser discuss those stories and talk about what to look for when reading a[...]

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 thinking that drives those decisions is the same thinking teenagers use. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.  Motley Fool analysts Andy Cross, Jason Moser, and Ron Gross discuss what it all means for investors and discuss the future of the insurance,[...]

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 help everyone from students to CEOs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 the coronavirus crisis? Is it time to buy? Which industries should investors avoid? And which businesses will benefit from changing consumer behavior? Motley Fool[...]

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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 still well-positioned for the long term? Motley Fool analysts Andy Cross, Ron Gross, and Jason Moser tackle those questions and weigh in on the latest[...]

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 mistake. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 surgery. Andy Cross, Ron Gross, and Jason Moser analyze those stories and the latest news from Chipotle, Okta, and Zoom Video. Plus, the guys discuss why 3M, Churchill[...]

"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 how we think about quitting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, our analysts discuss earnings from Best Buy, Booking Holdings, Etsy, Home Depot, Lowe’s, Shake Shack, and Teladoc. We discuss Disney’s new CEO and[...]

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.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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’s introduces Quarter Pounder-scented candles. Motley Fool senior analysts Ron Gross and Jason Moser, and Jeff Fischer of 1623 Capital, discuss those stories and weigh in on[...]

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”) explains, the reward for brushing your teeth is not necessarily what you think it is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 those stories and weigh in on the latest from Mattel, Lyft, Under Armour, and Restaurant Brands International. Plus, our analysts talk about the coronavirus and what it[...]

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 your loving relationship can benefit from cost-benefit analysis. (Yes, really.)   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 up strong growth. Analysts Andy Cross, Ron Gross, and Jason Moser discuss those stories and weigh in on the latest from Disney, Take-Two Interactive, Twitter, and[...]

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 public company. Moreover, he could recognize a money line of dialogue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Moser, Andy Cross, and Ron Gross analyze the latest earnings results from Tesla, Visa, Colgate-Palmolive, McCormick, Starbucks, McDonald’s, and PayPal. Plus, we discuss IBM’s new CEO, Atari’s[...]

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 interest, best-selling author Michael Lewis saw a future in which star players would walk away from the game before it was too[...]

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 diaper demand. Senior analysts Andy Cross, Ron Gross, and Jason Moser discuss those stories and also weigh in on AMD, Comcast, Disney, IBM, and Intuitive Surgical.[...]

“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 Bezos was able to see profitability in the days ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 numbers. Gap decides not to spin off Old Navy. And Visa makes a big purchase. Motley Fool analysts Emily Flippen, Ron Gross, and Jason Moser discuss those[...]

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 Andy Cross, Emily Flippen, and Ron Gross discuss those stories and weigh in on the latest from Constellation Brands, Luckin Coffee, Pier 1[...]

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, and Nordstrom on a short leash? And is it time for the CEOs at TripAdvisor, Under Armour, and Berkshire Hathaway to update their LinkedIn profiles?[...]

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 some of the year’s top business stories, stock market surprises, underappreciated stories, and dumb investments. We share why Chipotle, Microsoft, and Target each have[...]

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 boost from Blue Buffalo. Motley Fool analysts Ron Gross and Jason Moser discuss those stories, weigh in on surprising earnings from Blackberry[...]

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 Bush, Andy Cross, and Jason Moser discuss those stories, dig into the latest from Lululemon, and take stock in an aging opportunity. They also share[...]

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’s tests a new chicken sandwich. Motley Fool analysts Emily Flippen, Ron Gross, and Jason Moser discuss those stories and weigh in on the latest from[...]

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 avoid stock market turkeys Uber, TripAdvisor, and Smile Direct. And since no Thanksgiving is complete without dessert, we dig into a few slices of humble pie[...]

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 Cross, Ron Gross, and Jason Moser tackle these stories, weigh in on the latest from Intuit, and dig into Tim Hortons’ holiday menu. They also[...]

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 with David Epstein, author of the New York Times bestseller Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World. Thanks[...]

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 latest from Roku, Activision Blizzard, Take-Two Interactive, Match Group, Booking Holdings, Tripadvisor, Expedia, Uber, and Papa John’s. They also share why they’re[...]

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 those stories and weigh in on the latest from Arista Networks, Avis Budget, Dine Brands Global, Etsy, Grubhub, Starbucks, Teladoc Health, Texas Roadhouse, and[...]

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 MAX headwinds. And Biogen surges on encouraging results from a discontinued Alzheimer’s drug. Motley Fool analysts Emily Flippen, Ron Gross, and Jason Moser discuss those[...]

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 Coca-Cola Plus Coffee. Motley Fool analysts Andy Cross, Emily Flippen, and Jason Moser discuss those stories and the latest from American Express, Ameris Bancorp, Atlassian, Intuitive Surgical, and[...]

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 gets into the cancer drug development business. Motley Fool analysts Aaron Bush, Ron Gross, and Jason Moser discuss those stories and[...]

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 disappointing earnings.  And Bed, Bath, & Beyond stays afloat despite slumping sales. Motley Fool analysts Andy Cross, Emily Flippen, and Jason Moser discuss those stories as[...]

  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 discuss those stories and weigh in on McDonald’s new Beyond Meat-based PLT sandwich. Plus, Motley Fool senior analyst Bill Mann sits[...]

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 Flippen, and Ron Gross discuss these stories and the latest from Datadog, General Mills, WeWork, and YUM! Brands. Plus, we dip into the Fool Mailbag to discuss[...]

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 Cross, Ron Gross, and Jason Moser discuss those stories and weigh in on the latest from Dave & Buster’s, GameStop, Shopify, and Zscaler. Plus, media and[...]

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. Analysts Andy Cross, Ron Gross, and Jason Moser discuss those stories and weigh in on the latest from Constellation Brands, PagerDuty, WeWork, and Zoom Video.[...]

  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 tackle those questions and offer up some business predictions. Plus, food and beverage industry analyst David Henkes talks restaurants, the rise[...]

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 continue to struggle. Emily Flippen, Ron Gross, and Jason Moser analyze the retail landscape as they search for market-beating stocks. We discuss the latest with Intuit,[...]

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 believe Nordstrom and Under Armour have genuine opportunities to improve their standing with investors. We discuss the latest with General Electric, NVIDIA, Darden[...]

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 Aaron Bush, Ron Gross, and Jim Mueller discuss these stories and weigh in on the latest earnings from Activision Blizzard, Lyft, and Zillow. Plus, Motley[...]

  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 stumbles. Analysts Ron Gross and Jason Moser discuss those stocks and weigh in on the latest results from Beyond Meat, Kellogg, Spotify,[...]

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’s, and more! Andy Cross, Emily Flippen, and Ron Gross analyze those stories, preview next week’s Federal Reserve meeting, and share three stocks on their radar. Check out www.paypal.com/fool. Get $50 off your[...]

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 hit a 52-week high. And Wall Street’s big banks post their latest results. Emily Flippen, Ron Gross, and Jason Moser analyze those[...]

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 heats up. Pepsi hits a new high, and Lululemon starts a surprising new business. Andy Cross, Emily Flippen, and Jason Moser[...]

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 it better to be a frog or bird? And what should every graduate know about the road ahead? On this week’s[...]

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 those stories and dig into big banks, Constellation Brands, General Mills, Shopify and McCormick. Plus, Motley Fool CEO Tom Gardner talks with[...]

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 cryptocurrency. And Oracle hits a new high. Motley Fool analysts Andy Cross and Ron Gross, and Jeff Fischer of 1623 Capital, discuss[...]

  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 Jason Moser discuss those stories and weigh in on Chewy’s IPO, Dave & Buster’s earnings, and bad bank names. Plus, Motley Fool co-founder David[...]

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 Andy Cross, Ron Gross, and Jason Moser tackle that topic and debate the age-old investing question, value play or value trap? Plus, we revisit Motley Fool co-founder David[...]

  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, comedian Greg Fitzsimmons talks Stitches, stand-up, and the business of comedy.  Thanks to Airbnb for supporting Motley Fool Money. Go to airbnb.com/fool and start[...]

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, Lowes, and Splunk. Plus, corporate governance expert and film critic Nell Minow talks Boeing, Disney, and summer movies. Thanks to Sprout Social for supporting The[...]

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 earnings from Alibaba, NVIDIA, and Wix. Plus, NYU professor and best-selling author Scott Galloway talks about his new book, The Algebra of Happiness:[...]

  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 Boston Beer, Disney, Booking Holdings, Match Group, Stamps.com, The Trade Desk, and Zillow. Plus, NYU professor and best-selling author Scott Galloway makes the[...]

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 the latest earnings from Arista Networks, CBS, Mastercard, Shake Shack, Shopify, Spotify, Square, Twilio, Under Armour, and Wayfair.   Learn more about your[...]

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, join this weekly journey around Asian markets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Slack get ready for their public debuts. Analysts Andy Cross, Emily Flippen, and Jason Moser discuss those stories and dig into earnings from Comcast, Domino’s,[...]

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 Special, analysts Andy Cross, Ron Gross, and Jason Moser tackle those questions and share some of their favorite cleaning tips. Plus, best-selling author Daniel Levitin[...]

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. JetBlue plans for a trip to Europe. And Rite Aid extinguishes its e-cigarette business. Analysts Andy Cross, Emily Flippen, and Ron Gross discuss these stories,[...]

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 Whopper. Analysts Andy Cross and Jason Moser discuss these stories and weigh in on the latest from Constellation Brands, Disney, and Teladoc. Plus,[...]

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 latest from McCormick, Blackberry, and Restoration Hardware, as well as surprising e-commerce news. Plus, Motley Fool media analyst Tim Beyers[...]

  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 Jason Moser discuss those stories and dig into news from CVS Health and Papa John’s. Plus, Lakehouse Capital Chief Investment Officer Joe Magyer talks[...]

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 Manager Jeff Fischer, discuss those stories and dig into the latest from Adobe Systems, MongoDB, Oracle, Stitch Fix, and Uber. Plus, Academy Award-winning director Alex[...]

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, Ron Gross, and Jason Moser discuss those stories and dig into the latest from Big Lots, Eventbrite, Okta, National Beverage, and Salesforce.com. Plus, Andy talks[...]

  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 dig into those stories and talk Square, Teladoc, and Lucky Charms-like beer. And we revisit Motley Fool CEO Tom Gardner's conversation with[...]

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 discuss those stories and dig into the latest from Boston Beer, Domino’s Pizza, Texas Roadhouse, and Walmart. Plus, Motley Fool CFP and retirement expert Robert Brokamp[...]

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, Shopify, Restaurant Brands International, and UnderArmour. Plus, corporate governance expert and film critic Nell Minow talks about the problem with stock buybacks and previews the[...]

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, Take-Two Interactive, Hasbro, Mattel, Papa John’s, Skechers, Spotify and Twitter. Plus, on Satya Nadella’s 5th anniversary as Microsoft CEO, tech journalist Mary Jo Foley talks[...]

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 from Apple, eBay, MasterCard, PayPal, Tesla, and Visa. Plus, Wall Street Journal editor Nat Ives talks about the business of Super Bowl marketing. Learn more[...]

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 Housel tackles those questions and talks stock market history and psychology. Plus, analysts Aaron Bush, Ron Gross, and Jason Moser dig into earnings from[...]

  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, Ron Gross, and Jason Moser discuss those stories, dig into the latest from American Express and Tiffany, and celebrate the life of[...]

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 Taco Bell goes on a health kick. Analysts Aaron Bush, Andy Cross, and Ron Gross discuss those stories and weigh in on Ford Motor, Constellation Brands, and[...]

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, Matt Argersinger, Jason Moser, and Ron Gross discuss 20 potential investing opportunities in the year ahead and make some reckless predictions. Plus, we[...]

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 investments of 2018. Plus, Oaktree Capital co-founder Howard Marks shares investing insights and talks about his latest book, Mastering the Market Cycle: Getting the Odds[...]

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 and dig into the latest news from Fedex, Nike, Twitter, and Jack in the Box. Plus, our analysts weigh in on the future of[...]

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. and double its store count in China. Analysts Andy Cross, Ron Gross, and Jason Moser discuss those stories and the latest from Adobe[...]

  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 discuss those stories and delve into the latest news from Toll Brothers, Yum! Brands, Altria, and Amazon. The guys also share why Equinix,[...]

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, Ron Gross, and Jason Moser weigh in on these stories and discuss the latest from United Technologies, Abercrombie & Fitch, Salesforce, Dick’s Sporting[...]

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, Twilio, Starbucks, Disney and more. Plus, we highlight why investors might want to avoid turkey stocks like GoPro, GameStop, Mattel and others.  And since no Thanksgiving is complete[...]

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, and Jason Moser discuss these stories and review Apple’s budding film career. Plus, corporate governance expert and film critic Nell Minow talks shareholder rights, Stan[...]

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 discuss these stories and dig into the latest news from Take-Two Interactive, Skyworks Solutions, and Match Group. Plus, Grand Canyon Education CEO Brian Mueller talks[...]

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, Jason Moser, and Matt Argersinger analyze those stories, along with the latest results from Alibaba, Shake Shack, MercadoLibre, Spotify, Teladoc, and Yum[...]

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.  Plus, Chris Hill discusses the business of popularity with Atlantic Senior Editor Derek Thompson, author of Hit Makers: The Science of Popularity in an Age of Distraction. Learn[...]

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 into earnings from American Express, Atlassian, Domino’s, Procter & Gamble, PayPal, and Intuitive Surgical. Plus, Motley Fool analyst David Kretzmann talks about the business of cannabis. Thanks[...]

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 get the better of us, and what investors can do to prepare for the next drop. We also share why we’d be[...]

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 change its name back to Tribune Publishing. Ron Gross, Matt Argersinger, and Aaron Bush analyze those stories, discuss the latest news from Barnes & Noble and[...]

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 Bloomberg technology editor and best-selling author Brad Stone talks Uber, Lyft, Facebook, and Amazon. Go to www.Harrys.com/Fool to redeem your offer and let them know[...]

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 from ESPN+. Jason Moser, Matt Argersinger, and Ron Gross analyze those stories along with the latest from FedEx, Under Armour, Eventbrite, United Natural Foods and more.[...]

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, Ron Gross, and Jason Moser delve into these stories and discuss the latest with Kroger, AMD, and more. Plus, analyst Tim Beyers weighs in on Tesla,[...]

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 the movie business. Andy Cross, Matt Argersinger and Ron Gross discuss those stories and share some stocks on their radar. Plus, Pulitzer Prize-winning[...]

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 their radar. Plus, best-selling author Malcolm Gladwell talks about his book, David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants. Thanks[...]

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 penalty box. And Lowe’s hits an all-time high. As we officially enter the longest bull market in history Jason Moser, Matt Argersinger, and Ron Gross[...]

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 stories and weigh in on Southwest Airlines and flying miniature horses. Plus, author Jonah Sachs talks about his new book, Unsafe Thinking: How to[...]

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 shareholders feel the love. Andy Cross, Jason Moser and David Kretzmann analyze those stories as well as the latest from Etsy, Zillow, Booking Holdings, Papa John’s and more. Plus, Washington[...]

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 Matt Argersinger analyze those stories, as well as the latest from Tesla, Square, Take-Two Interactive, and Activision Blizzard. Plus, Restaurant Business Magazine executive editor Jonathan Maze talks[...]

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 analysts discuss those stories and weigh in on earnings from Twitter, Electronic Arts, GrubHub, PayPal, Starbucks, and Under Armour. Thanks to LinkedIn for supporting The Motley[...]

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 gets kicked around. Analysts Matt Argersinger, David Kretzmann, and Jason Moser discuss those stories and weigh in on the latest from eBay, Domino’s, and Papa John’s. Plus,[...]

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 on their radar. Plus, Appian CEO Matt Calkins talks low-code software, investing, and board games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“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 financial decisions, why long tails drive everything, and some of the biggest misconceptions in investing. Plus, we revisit our conversation with best-selling author Dan Heath,[...]

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 SEC has a few questions for National Beverage. Jason Moser, Ron Gross, and Matt Argersinger analyze those stories and share why[...]

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 David Kretzmann analyze those stories and share a few stocks on their radar. Plus, Ritholtz Wealth Management Director of Research Michael Batnick talks[...]

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 IHOP flips pancakes for burgers. Jason Moser, Jeff Fischer and Aaron Bush tackle those stories and take stock in the future of[...]

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 tries to get out of a jam. Ron Gross, Jason Moser, and Matt Argersinger analyze those stories and share a few stocks on their radar.[...]

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 talks invisible gorillas and intuition. And Dan Ariely talks investing and irrationality.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 rules means for investors, and offer book recommendations for your summer reading list. Plus, corporate governance expert and film critic Nell Minow talks[...]

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 royal wedding. Plus, Villanova sports law professor Andrew Brandt talks about the Supreme Court’s decision on sports gambling. Thanks to Molekule for supporting[...]

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, Bloomberg technology editor and best-selling author Brad Stone talks about Uber’s plan for flying taxis and weighs in on the latest from Google, Amazon, and Airbnb. Learn[...]

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, CNBC’s Becky Quick talks about the new documentary, Warren Buffett: Investor. Teacher. Icon. Thanks to Blooom for supporting MarketFoolery. Get a month free with blooom401k.com/fool and use[...]

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 tech behemoths will get to a $1 trillion market cap first?  Jason Moser, David Kretzmann, and Jeff Fischer analyze those stories, as well[...]

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 Moser and David Kretzmann analyze those stories and share 3 stocks on their radar. Plus, best-selling author Jim Miller offers his thoughts on the business of[...]

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 more.  Plus, David Kirkpatrick, author of The Facebook Effect, talks about the future of Facebook. Thanks to Slack for supporting The Motley Fool.[...]

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 stories and share some stocks on their radar. Plus, Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter and best-selling author Charles Duhigg talks trade wars, innovation, and the case against[...]

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 actual value. And investors were left holding the bag. That’s the subject of a new documentary, The China Hustle. On this week’s show, Chris talks[...]

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 Kretzmann discuss those stories, as well as the financial metric Wall Street is trying to keep secret.  Plus, award-winning columnist Morgan Housel reflects on how[...]

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 South by Southwest, media disruption, VR, and Disney. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, marketing consultant Steve Miller talks about his new book, Uncopyable: How to Create an Unfair Advantage Over Your Competition. Learn more about your ad choices.[...]

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 investing in Australia. Thanks to LegalZoom for supporting The Motley Fool. Get special savings by going to LegalZoom.com. Use the promo code “Fool” at[...]

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 Minow talks Chipotle, Black Panther, and Academy Awards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 stories and share some stocks on their radar. Plus, Motley Fool co-founder Tom Gardner talks with LinkedIn CEO Jeff Weiner about the Microsoft marriage, the power[...]

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 radar. Plus, we revisit our interview with Steve James, Academy Award-nominated director of Abacus: Small Enough to Jail. Thanks to Audible for supporting Motley[...]

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 some stocks on their radar. Thanks to LegalZoom for supporting The Motley Fool.  Get special savings by going to LegalZoom.com and use Fool at checkout.[...]

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. Thanks to Harry’s for supporting The Motley Fool. Get your Free Trial Set – go to Harrys.com/Fool.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, veteran auto industry journalist Paul Lienert talks electric cars, autonomous cars, Ford, and GM. Thanks to Slack for supporting The Motley Fool. Slack: Where work happens.[...]

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: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing.  Thanks to Casper for supporting The Motley Fool. Save $50 on a mattress at http://www.casper.com/fool (promo code “Fool”). Learn[...]

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 Kretzmann preview the year ahead and make some reckless predictions. Thanks to Audible for supporting Motley Fool Money.  Get a free audiobook with a[...]

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 of Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google. Plus, Chris talks about the business of popularity with Derek Thompson, author of Hit Makers: The[...]

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 make better decisions about our money. Thanks to Slack for supporting The Motley Fool. Learn more at www.slack.com Learn more about your ad choices.[...]

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, business, and what to watch in 2018. To get a limited-edition holiday shave set while supplies last, go to Harrys.com/Fool.   Learn more about your[...]

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 Robert Brokamp shares some year-end tips and talks tax reform. Thanks to Casper for supporting The Motley Fool. Save $50 on a[...]

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 analyze the retail landscape and much more. Plus, toy industry expert Chris Byrne talks about this year’s hot toys. Thanks to Slack for supporting The[...]

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 critic Nell Minow talks about the state of corporate boardrooms and shares some must-see movies for the holidays. Learn more about your ad choices.[...]

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 Airlines and popsicle hotlines with Dan Heath, author of The Power of Moments: Why Certain Experiences Have Extraordinary Impact. Thanks to Harry’s for supporting The Motley Fool.[...]

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 responsible for keeping geese off airport runways? Before a live audience at FoolHQ, best-selling author Michael Lewis answers those questions and shares[...]

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 store and Tazo Tea. Ron Gross, Jason Moser and Matt Argersinger analyze the latest from MercadoLibre, Tesla, Under Armour, Activision Blizzard and more,[...]

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 take a look at Baidu, Intel, Twitter and more, and share a few stocks on our radar. Plus, we get the inside scoop on two[...]

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 Steven Pearlstein talks about the next big financial bubble. Thanks to Harry’s for supporting The Motley Fool. Get your Free Trial Set – go to Harrys.com/Fool. Learn more about your[...]

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 business professor Scott Galloway talks about his new book, The Four: The Hidden DNA of Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google. Thanks to Slack for supporting[...]

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 popularity with Derek Thompson, author of Hit Makers: The Science of Popularity in an Age of Distraction. Thanks to Audible for supporting our podcast.[...]

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 Facebook and Russia with David Kirkpatrick, author of The Facebook Effect: The Inside Story of the Company That is Connecting the World. Learn more about[...]

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 Henriques talks about her new book, A First-Class Catastrophe: The Road to Black Monday, the Worst Day in Wall Street History. Thanks to Harry's for supporting[...]

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 corporate governance expert Nell Minow weighs in on the Equifax data breach and the disappointing summer box office.  Learn more about your ad choices.[...]

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, Sports Illustrated columnist Andrew Brandt takes stock in the future of pro football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 heats up. Plus, Motley Fool co-founder Tom Gardner talks small caps and shares some insights from the brand-new edition of The Motley Fool Investment Guide.[...]

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 mobster Louis Ferrante talks about his book, Mob Rules: What the Mafia Can Teach the Legitimate Businessman. Thanks to Harry’s for supporting The Motley Fool. Get your[...]

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 results. Plus, in the wake of the Chinese government cracking down on multi-level marketing firms we revisit our interview with Ted Braun, director of the Herbalife documentary[...]

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-ride rollercoasters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 about the mood in Detroit and shares a surprising prediction about self-driving cars. Thanks to Bombfell for supporting The Motley Fool. Get $25 off you first purchase at[...]

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 Starbucks.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 another health crisis. Plus, Forbes contributor Rob Salkowitz calls in from San Diego to provide analysis of this year’s Comic-Con and the business of[...]

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 to small businesses willing to quit cash. Our analysts discuss those stories, offer a preview of earnings season, and go bargain-hunting for stocks (in addition[...]

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 critic Jason Zinoman talks about his new book, Letterman: The Last Giant of Late Night. Thanks to Slack for supporting The Motley Fool. Learn more[...]

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 Michael Lewis talks about his new book, The Undoing Project: A Friendship That Changed Our Minds. Thanks to Harry's for supporting The Motley Fool. Get your Free Trial set[...]

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. Thanks to Thumbtack for supporting The Motley Fool.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Kellogg. Plus, best-selling author Brad Stone discusses the future of Uber.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Wizard of Lies. Thanks to Casper for supporting The Motley Fool. Save $50 on a mattress at www.casper.com/fool and use the promo code "fool".   Learn more[...]

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 Shapes Our Motivations.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 for supporting The Motley Fool. Get your Free Trial Set - go to Harrys.com/fool.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 transportation industry. Thanks to Slack for supporting The Motley Fool. Learn more at slack.com.     Learn more about your ad choices.[...]

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: Small Enough to Jail. Thanks to Harry's for supporting The Motley Fool. Get your Free Trial Set - go to Harrys.com/Fool .   Learn more[...]

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 journalist Charles Duhigg talks American Express, Chase, and the battle to be your credit card. Thanks to Slack for supporting The Motley Fool. Learn more at[...]

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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Thanks to Warby Parker for supporting The Motley Fool. Order your FREE Home Try-On's at http://www.warbyparker.com/fool .     Learn more about your ad[...]

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 Stephen Dubner talks about how to think like a freak.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Audible for supporting our podcast. Get a free audiobook with a free 30 day trial at audible.com/fool.     Learn more about your[...]

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 dollar bet against Herbalife.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 for investors. Thanks to Audible for supporting Motley Fool Money. Listen to Audible's new original series: Ponzi Supernova. Details at audible.com/ponzi. Audible and Amazon Prime members listen[...]

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 Away for supporting Motley Fool. Go to awaytravel.com/fool and use the promo code fool to get $20 off your order![...]

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 Changed Our Minds.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Companies of the New Silicon Valley Are Changing the World. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 revisit our conversation with Brian Christian, author of Algorithms to Lie By: The Computer Science of Human Decisions. To check out our brand new[...]

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, Academy Awards, and the evolution of the movie business. Thanks to Thumbtack for supporting The Motley Fool. Hire local, skilled pros for just about anything at thumbtack.com today. [...]

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 podcast. Get a free audiobook with a free 30-day trial at audible.com/fool.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Plus, sports business analyst Andrew Brandt discusses the changing economics of the NFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  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, retirement expert Robert Brokamp talks investing trends for 2017 and the best way to monitor your mutual funds. Learn more[...]

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 reporter Paul Lienert talks Trump, trucks, and self-driving cars.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 reports from Las Vegas about some of the hot tech trends at CES 2017. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, and make some reckless predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 talks invisible gorillas and intuition. And Dan Ariely talks investing and irrationality. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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-watching and previews the year ahead. Get a free preview of our brand new service Motley Fool Explorer at GoExplorer.Fool.com .     Learn more about[...]

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. Plus, toy industry analyst Chris Byrne discusses the hot toys for the holidays and what Star Wars: Rogue One means for toymakers. Learn more about[...]

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, corporate governance expert and film critic Nell Minow talks Trump, Target, and holiday movies. To check out The Motley Fool's new skill for Amazon's Echo just go[...]

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 and in Work. And Pawn Stars star Rick Harrison talks about life at the Gold & Silver.   Learn more about your ad[...]

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 Hidden Logic That Shapes Our Motivations.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 three stocks on their radar.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 interview with writer and statistician Nate Silver, author of The Signal and the Noise: Why So Many Predictions Fail - but Some Don't.  Learn[...]

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 The Motley Fool. For 20% off your first purchase, go to criquetshirts.com/fool and us the promo code "fool". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit[...]

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 book, America's Bank.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, and investing overseas. Thanks to Tommy John for supporting The Motley Fool. Go to tommyjohn.com/fool and use the promo code 20% off your[...]

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 of Battling Giants. And Dan Pink shares some motivational insights from his book, Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us.  Learn more about[...]

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, talks computer science, decision-making, and the 37% rule.  Thanks to Pearl Auto for supporting this episode. Go to http://PearlAuto.com/Fool to get free 2-day shipping![...]

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 their radar. Plus, television critic Andy Greenwald talks AMC, Atlanta, and the future of television.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Taylor talks about his new book, Simply Brilliant: How Great Organizations Do Ordinary Things in Extraordinary Ways. For a free preview of[...]

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 new book, Pre-Suasion: A Revolutionary Way to Influence and Persuade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 shares some insights from his book, Naked Money: A Revealing Look at What It Is and Why It Matters.  Learn more about your ad[...]

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 Secrets of Being Productive in Life and Business.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. We discuss those stories and share three stocks on our radar. Plus, Frank Ahrens shares highlights from his new book Seoul Man: A Memoir[...]

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, Marriage, and Dirty Dishes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 need to retire.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 stories and share three stocks on their radar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 mobster Louis Ferrante talks about his book, Mob Rules: What the Mafia Can Teach the Legitimate Businessman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 talks Brexit, Tootsie Roll, and investing overseas.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 the business of machine vision.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Brexit vote, Apple, Google, and hot tech trends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 shares some surprising insights on risk. For a preview of our Fool Fest Digital Pass, go to digitalpass.fool.com/money .     Learn more about your[...]

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 stocks on their radar. Plus, CNBC's Carl Quintanilla talks about the new CNBC series, Binge.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 must-see movies.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 analysts discuss Google, earnings guidance, and REITs.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 unconventional investing wisdom. Thanks to Audible for supporting this episode. Get a free 30-day trial at audible.com/fool. Learn more about your ad choices.[...]

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 week's top business stories and share some stocks on their radar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 driverless cars.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 free preview of our Motley Fool PRO service, go to TryPro.Fool.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 stocks.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 ballet dancer? Plus, Wall Street Journal columnist Jason Zweig talks about his latest book, The Devil's Financial Dictionary.  Learn more about your[...]

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 Swartz talks South by Southwest. For a chance to win your own investing library, go to podcasts.fool.com.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 and Business. And our analysts weigh in on earnings news from Bojangles, Shake Shack, and Dollar General. For Jeff Fischer's free crash course on options,[...]

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 latest employment numbers. And Motley Fool Asset Management Portfolio Manager Bill Mann talks China, Japan, and the big business of Hello Kitty. To check[...]

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 McGriddle. Corporate governance expert and film critic Nell Minow talks Apple vs. Uncle Sam and shares her Oscar picks. Plus, we share details on The[...]

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, hedge fund manager Jeff Gramm shares some insights from his new book, Dear Chairman: Boardroom Battles and the Rise of Shareholder Activism. Learn more about[...]

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 discuss those stories and share some stocks on their radar. Plus, Wharton professor Adam Grant offers up some original insight from his book, Originals: How Non-Conformists[...]

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 dividend. Our analysts discuss those stories and share some stocks on their radar. Plus, ESPN analyst Andrew Brandt talks about the business of football. [...]

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 McDonald's brings home the bacon thanks to all-day breakfast. Our analysts discuss the week's top business stories and share some stocks on their radar. Learn more[...]

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 Airlines. Plus, Motley Fool columnist Morgan Housel talks market volatility. For a free preview of our Supernova service, go to www.SupernovaRadio.Fool.com .     Learn more[...]

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, Thomson Reuters transportation editor Joe White shares some highlights from the North American International Auto Show and weighs in on the future of autonomous[...]

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 latest from the auto industry, specialty retail, financial services and more. Bill George shares lessons from his latest best-seller, Discover Your True North: Becoming[...]

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 some resolutions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 invisible gorillas. And Dan Ariely talks investing and irrationality.      Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, stock market surprises, and Star Wars.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 analyst Chris Byrne offers a preview of what's hot this year. For a free copy of our best-selling e-book, The Motley Fool Guide to[...]

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, author of David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Plus, corporate governance expert and film critic Nell Minow talks Wall Street reform, Volkswagen, and Star Wars. For a free preview of our[...]

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 Zweig talks about his new book, The Devil's Financial Dictionary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, Motley Fool columnist Morgan Housel talks market volatility and shares some fatherly financial advice.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Nicole Sinclair talks holiday retail. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 their radar. Plus, CNBC's Kayla Tausche talks big banks, Square IPO, and Star Wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 talks China and investing. For Jeff Fischer's free crash course on options, go to OptionsRadio.Fool.com .     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Director Michael Mauboussin shares some insights from his latest book, ''The Success Equation: Untangling Skill and Luck in Business, Sports, and Investing.'' Learn more about your[...]

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 Richard Nisbett shares some insights from his new book, Mindware: Tools for Smart Thinking.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Transportation Editor Joe White talks about the implications of the Volkswagen scandal.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 stories and Motley Fool co-founder Tom Gardner weighs in on Apple, Netflix, and the future of financial services.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 columnist Andy Greenwald analyzes the business of television. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Dubner, co-author of When to Rob a Bank: And 131 More Warped Suggestions and Well-Intended Rants.  Learn more about your ad[...]

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 former Marketplace host Tess Vigeland talks about her new book, Leap: Leaving a Job with No Plan B[...]

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 manager Bill Mann talks about what the volatility in China means for investors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Zillow. And Paul Downs talks about his new book, Boss Life: Surviving My Own Small Business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit[...]

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 Jaffe talks Apple, mutual funds, and investor sentiment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 economist Dan Ariely talks about his new book, Irrationally Yours: On Missing Socks, Pickup Lines, and Other Existential Puzzles. Learn more about your ad choices.[...]

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 Dominos, eBay, and Netflix. And Motley Fool analyst Tim Beyers talks Comic Con 2015 and the battle for the[...]

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 U.S. investors buy the dip? Plus, sportswriter Barry Svrluga analyzes baseball’s $9 billion industry and discusses his new book, “The Grind: Inside Baseball’s Endless[...]

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 about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 analyze those stories, dip into the Fool Mailbag and share a few stocks on our radar. Plus, Tim Hanson discusses the latest[...]

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 Bohutinsky talks about the future of real estate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 of extreme sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 and share some stocks on their radar. Plus, Chris talks Ford, GM, and leadership with best-selling author Bryce Hoffman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 stories and share some stocks on their radar. And Motley Fool Asset Management portfolio manager Bill Mann talks investing and China.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit[...]

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 film critic Nell Minow talks McDonald's, Mad Men, and Memorial Day movies.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 David Gardner shares some advice for graduates and talks Apple, Tesla, and Star Wars. For more insights from David and his Supernova team, go to DiscoverSupernova.fool.com    [...]

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 Dubner shares some insights from his new book, When to Rob a Bank?     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 columnist Morgan Housel talks earnings, easy money, and misguided financial advice.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Systems. Plus, CNBC journalist Becky Quick previews the upcoming Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting. To get a copy of our e-book on Warren Buffett,[...]

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 Google Senior Vice President of People Operations Laszlo Bock shares some insights from his new book, Work Rules!: Insights from Inside Google That[...]

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 stories and share some stocks on their radar. And New York Times money columnist Ron Lieber talks about his new book, The Opposite of[...]

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”, GoDaddy’s hot IPO, and the latest questions in the Fool Mailbag. Plus, best-selling author Michael Lewis reflects on his first book “Liar’s Poker”, the[...]

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 powerful woman takes a job with Google.  And McDonald’s rolls out a surprising new product line.  Our analysts discuss those stories[...]

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 analysts discuss those stories and share some stocks on their radar.  And Motley Fool CEO Tom Gardner discusses valuations, hidden gems, Chipotle, Facebook, and Shake Shack.  Learn[...]

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. And sports business analyst Kristi Dosh talks about the business of March Madness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Middleby CEO Selim Bassoul about hot ovens and hot stocks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Tesla, Google, and international investing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 book, The Creator's Code: The Six Essential Skills of Extraordinary Entrepreneurs.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 governance expert and film critic Nell Minow talks proxy voting, executive pay, and Academy Awards.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, LinkedIn, Twitter, and more.   And Motley Fool Pro Australia advisor Joe Magyer talks Google and China.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 rules for investors.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 some stocks on their radar.  And economist Russ Roberts shares some insights from his book, How Adam Smith Can Change Your Life:  An Unexpected Guide to Human Nature[...]

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 the latest on big trucks, self-driving cars, and The North American International Auto Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coach goes shoe shopping. The Container Store falls as investors fail to contain their pessimism. And Costco and J.C. Penney ring up strong holiday numbers. Our analysts discuss those stories and share some stocks on their radar.  And Motley Fool Personal Finance expert Dayana Yochim shares some tips for 2015.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit[...]

What's the big question for investors in 2015?  Which industries are worth watching?  Which stocks are poised to have a big year?   In part two of our 2015 preview, we tackle those questions and talk about some stocks to watch in the year ahead.    And we revisit our interview with Daniel Levitin, author of The[...]

Which industries are poised to have a big 2015?  Which emerging markets will emerge for investors?  Are energy companies undervalued?  Motley Fool Asset Management's Bill Mann and Tim Hanson tackle those questions in part one of our 2015 preview.  And we revisit our interview with How to Speak Money author John Lanchester. Learn more about your ad[...]

What was the business story of 2014?  What was the biggest surprise?  Which CEOs deserver some holiday cheer?  Who deserves a lump of coal?  We tackle those questions and revisit our interview with How Not To Be Wrong author Jordan Ellenberg.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.  Plus, Motley Fool columnist Morgan Housel takes stock in declining oil prices.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Radio Show, our analysts discuss those stories and share three stocks on their radar.  Plus, CNBC’s Carl Quintanilla weighs in on some big stories for the year[...]

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 the Uber controversy, Toy Story 4, and the future of the movie business.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Gardner talks with Whole Foods co-CEOs John Mackey and Walter Robb. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 explain why the battle for mobile payment may already be over.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Josh Baer shares some startup secrets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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: The Enduring Value of Values. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 about the power of the unconventional with Linda Rottenberg, author of Crazy is a Compliment: The Power of Zigging When Everyone Else Zags. Learn more about your[...]

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 Gardner talks with LinkedIn founder Reid Hoffman, author of The Alliance: Managing Talent in the Networked Age.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 about his latest book “The Organized Mind: Thinking Straight in the Age of Information Overload“.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 The Money People Say - And What It Really Means. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 shares some of his unpopular opinions.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 David Kirkpatrick talks about the future of Facebook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.  Plus, we talk with Adam Tanner, author of What Stays in Vegas:  The World of Personal Data  - Lifeblood of Big Business - and the End of Privacy as[...]

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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Stephen Dubner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Senior Editor Adam Rogers talks about the business of booze.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 weighs in on value investing, GM, Facebook, and Google.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Gardner talk Tesla, Facebook, and market volatility. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  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 of Comic-Con.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 radar.   And just how did LEGO go from near-bankruptcy to Everything is Awesome?   Chris talks with Wharton Professor David Robertson, author of Brick by Brick:  How LEGO Rewrote the Rules[...]

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 and an upcoming makeover for one restaurant chain.  Plus, portfolio manager Bill Mann discusses European banks, the best way for companies[...]

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 invisible gorillas.  And Dan Ariely talks investing and irrationality.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 their radar.  Plus, CNBC's David Faber talks about the new CNBC documentary, Amazon Rising. Learn more about your ad choices.[...]

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 some insights from his book, How Not to Be Wrong: The Power of Mathematical Thinking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 David Kuo shares his thoughts on the slowdown in China. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 discuss those stories and share three stocks on their radar.  Plus, we talk about the business of soccer with Stefan Szymanski, co-author of Soccernomics:  Why England Loses,[...]

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.  And actor, comedian, and podcaster Adam Corolla talks about his new book, President Me. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, corporate governance expert and film critic Nell Minow talks CEO pay and summer movies.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 CEO Tom Gardner talks with Malcolm Gladwell, author of David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Pixar President Ed Catmull. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 share three stocks on their radar. Plus, Motley Fool columnist Morgan Housel shares his insights on market volatility, portfolio diversification, and T. Boone Pickens.[...]

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, GrubHub and share 3 stocks on our radar. Plus Twitter co-founder Biz Stone shares what it’s like to negotiate with Facebook CEO[...]

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 Fool retirement expert Robert Brokamp talks portfolio rebalancing, hidden fees, and financial planning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 investing insights from his book, The Outsiders: Eight Unconventional CEOs and Their Radically Rational Blueprint for Success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 radar.  Plus, Motley Fool co-founder Tom Gardner weighs in on Apple, Tesla, and investing in outsiders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 talks about his book, The Everything Store:  Jeff Bezos and the Age of Amazon.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.   Plus, corporate governance expert and film critic Nell Minow talks Carl Icahn, Netflix, and Academy Awards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Plus, Motley Fool co-founder David Gardner talks Twitter and shares some stocks on his radar.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 and share three stocks on their radar.  Plus, Motley Fool co-founder Tom Gardner talks business with Malcolm Gladwell, author of David and[...]

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 ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 book, The Agent: My 40-Year Career Making Deals and Changing the Game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 some stocks on their radar. Plus, Motley Fool Asset Management's Bill Mann talks international investing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 news from Ford, GM and Tesla Motors at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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,  Motley Fool analyst Matthew Argersinger shares some insights from CES 2014. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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 Panera Bread founder and CEO Ron Shaich serves up some insights on the restaurant business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 shares his outlook for 2014. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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's Carl Quintanilla talks Twitter, television, and investing in the new year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 big business of blockbusters with Anita Elberse, author of Blockbusters: Hit-Making, Risk-Taking, and the Big Business of Entertainment.   Learn more about your ad choices.[...]

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 his book, Living Large for the Long Haul. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 stories and share three stocks on their radar.  Plus, corporate governance expert and film critic Nell Minow talks JPMorgan Chase, CEO pay, and must-see movies.   Learn[...]

Facebook gets rejected.  Potbelly reports tasty earnings.  And Amazon announces Sunday delivery.   Our analysts discuss those stories.  Plus,  Motley Fool retirement expert Robert Brokamp talks retirement surprises and shares some questions you should ask your financial advisor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 talk about the business of big banks with financial analyst Mike Mayo, author of Exile on Wall Street.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit[...]

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.  Plus,  Motley Fool co-founder David Gardner talks Amazon, Netflix, and Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 and CEO Ron Shaich serves up some insights on the restaurant business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, Motley Fool columnist Morgan Housel talks about why you should invest like a psychopath. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 industry comes to a complete stop.  Plus, our analysts share 3 stocks for your watchlist and senior columnist Chuck Jaffe talks mutual fund investing and how to[...]

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 Goldman talks about the business of tea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 pioneer Ken Grossman takes us inside the industry with his new book, Beyond the Pale: The Story of Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.[...]

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 your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 writer Rob Pegoraro talks smartphones, smartwatches, and laser-guided beard trimmers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.    On this week’s show,  our analysts discuss those stories and share three stocks on their radar.  Plus,  Motley Fool Asset Management’s Bill Mann gives his[...]

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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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 best-selling author Clark Howard shares money-saving advice from his latest book, Living Large For The Long Run. Learn more about your ad[...]

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 Brokamp shares some timeless retirement advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 about the new CNBC documentary, Twitter Revolution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 About Moving Others." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Gardner shares some investing wisdom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 we talk business with the hosts of The Dinner Party Download. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Management portfolio manager Bill Mann. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Julia Boorstin talks about the future of television. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 on their radar.  And Motley Fool co-founder David Gardner weighs in on Apple, Tesla, and robot overlords. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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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 Nell Minow talks Apple, Buffett, and Memorial Day movies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Naked Statistics:  Stripping the Dread from the Data. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Fool Income Investor Advisor Joe Mayger talks about the philsophy behind his top-rated investing newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, Mastercard, and DreamWorks.  And the Daily Racing Form's Steven Crist talks about the business of betting on horses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 the latest earnings from Coach, Yum! Brands, and Procter & Gamble.   And CNBC host Becky Quick previews the Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting.    [...]

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 Live, Work, and Think.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Mann talks about international investing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 To Make Better Choices In Life And Work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Catch On. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Hoffman talks about the future of Ford. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 discuss those stories and share three stocks on their radar.  Plus, we talk about the business of spying with former CIA agent J.C. Carleson, author of Work Like[...]

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 radar.  Plus, corporate governance expert and film critic Nell Minow talks Apple, Academy Awards, and the future of television. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 we talk business with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author Ron Suskind. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 about the Detroit Auto Show with Reuters Detroit Bureau Chief Paul Lienert. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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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 investors and shares why you should be wary of valet parking.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 latest bestseller Living Large In Lean Times. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Predictions for 2013. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, CNBC's Carl Quintanilla talks fiscal cliff, Facebook, and the future of Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Disorder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 from his book, Extreme Productivity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 the Noise: Why So Many Predictions Fail - but Some Don’t. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, and the future of Netflix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 stocks on their radar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 three stocks on their radar.   Plus,  Motley Fool Asset Management's Bill Mann talks investing and the election.   . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 talks about Circuit City's past and Best Buy's future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 about her new book, Netflixed: The Epic Battle for America's Eyeballs.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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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 stories and share some stocks on their radar.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 investing, elections and baseball in his new book The Signal and the Noise: Why So Many Predictions Fail - but Some Don’t. Learn[...]

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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.  Plus, Guardian technology editor Charles author talks about his book, Digital Wars:  Apple, Google, Microsoft and the Battle for the Internet. Learn more[...]

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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 - Especially Ourselves.  And former Gambino family associate Louis Ferrante talks about his book, Mob Rules: What the Mafia Can Teach[...]

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 from Dell, HP and Best Buy.  Plus New York Times reporter Charles Duhigg discusses his best-selling book The Power of Habit: Why We Do[...]

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 star Rick Harrison talks about his book,  License to Pawn: Deals, Steals, and My Life at The Gold and Silver. Learn more about your[...]

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 stocks on their radar. Plus, Spousonomics author Jenny Anderson explains how using economics can help you improve your marriage.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 & Fitch, Gap, LinkedIn, Blue Nile, and Zip Car.  Plus, David Kuo from The Motley Fool UK weighs in on the business of the Olympics. Learn more about your ad choices.[...]

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 your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 business of bouncing back with Andrew Zolli, author of Resilience:  Why Things Bounce Back.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 words for Apple.  Our analysts discuss those stories and share three stocks on their radar.  Plus, Motley Fool retirement expert Robert Brokamp shares some 401K tips.  Learn more about[...]

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 beans.  After that Clark Howard shares some financial tips from his latest bestseller Living Large In Lean Times. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 some stocks on their radar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 on their radar. Plus, we talk about the natural gas revolution with journalist Tom Wilber, author of Under the Surface: Fracking, Fortunes, and the Fate of the Marcellus Shale. Learn[...]

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 discuss those stories and share three stocks on their radar.  Plus, we talk about the business of lying with Dan Areily, author of The Honest Truth About[...]

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 of the Internet". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 combine forces in the battle for the living room. Our analysts discuss those stories and share three stocks on their radar. Plus, we talk horse racing, betting, and investing with Daily[...]

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 their radar.  Plus, corporate governance expert and film critic Nell Minow talks CEO shenanigans and must-see movies.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, Faster:  The Myth of American Decline and the Rise of a New Economy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 their radar.  Plus, we talk about the business of oil and gas with Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Steve Coll, author of Private Empire: ExxonMobil and[...]

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. And Microsoft bets on the Nook. Our analysts discuss those stories and share three stocks on their radar. Plus, Motley Fool co-founder Tom Gardner talks about his approach to investing. Learn more about your[...]

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 merits of Google's driverless car. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Costco Craze:  Inside the Warehouse Giant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 innovation with Economist correspondent Vijay Vaitheeswaran, author of Need, Speed and Greed: How the New Rules of Innovation Can Transform Businesses, Propel Nations to Greatness, and Tame the[...]

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 Imagine:  How Creativity Works. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.  Plus, we talk home prices and stock valuations with Yale Professor Robert Shiller, author of Finance and The Good Society. Learn more about[...]

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 on their radar.  Plus,  Washington Post reporter Liza Mundy discusses her new book, The Richer Sex:  How the New Majority of Female Breadwinners is[...]

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 and share three stocks on their radar.  Plus, we talk big banks and Wall Street culture with Credit Agricole Securities Managing Director Mike Mayo, author[...]

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 radar. Plus, Wired contributing editor David Wolman talks about his new book, The End of Money: Counterfeiters, Preachers, Techies, Dreamers – and the Coming Cashless Society. Learn more about your ad[...]

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 share three stocks on their radar.  Plus, we talk Apple, China, and the business of habits with New York Times investigative reporter Charles Duhigg, author of The[...]

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 stories and share three stocks on their radar. Plus, we talk innovation with Dartmouth College Professor of Business Ron Adner, author of The Wide Lens: A New Strategy[...]

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 on their radar.  Plus, corporate governance expert and movie critic Nell Minow shares her thoughts on Facebook, bad boards of directors, and the Academy Awards. Learn more about your[...]

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 some insights from his new book, Inside Apple. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 three stocks on their radar.  Plus,  we talk money mistakes with Carl Richards, author of The Behavior Gap: Simple Ways to Stop Doing Dumb Things with Money.[...]

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 those stories and share a few stocks on their radar.  Plus, we talk with Alex Goldfayn, author of Evangelist Marketing: What Apple, Amazon, and[...]

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 share some stocks on their radar.  Plus,  Yum! CEO David Novak shares his thoughts on leadership, China, and the Colonel's secret recipe.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 show, our analysts discuss those stories and share some stocks on their radar.  Plus,  we talk with Peter Schweizer, author[...]

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 Housel about the economic outlook for 2012. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 year ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, Mob Rules: What the Mafia Can Teach the Legitimate Businessman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 the year? On this week's show, our analysts tackle those questions and share some stocks on their radar. Learn more about your ad[...]

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. McDonald’s stock hits an all-time high and JC Penney buys a stake in Martha Stewart. Our analysts discuss those stories[...]

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 into a new business opportunity.   Our analysts discuss those stories and share three stocks on their radar.  Plus, James Rickards discusses his book, Currency[...]

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 Expert Chris Byrne talks about hot holiday toys and sheds some light on an emerging market for My Little Pony. Learn[...]

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 its first anniversary as a public company. Our analysts talk about those stories and share three stocks on their radar. Plus, Wall Street analyst Mike Mayo shares some insights from his book, Exile on Wall Street: One[...]

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 share three stocks on their radar.  Plus,  Harvard Professor Niall Ferguson shares some insights from his new book, Civilization: The West and the Rest.[...]

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 card users. Our analysts talk about those stories and share some stocks on their radar. Plus, financial radio host and best-selling author Dave Ramsey talks[...]

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 their radar. Plus, Motley FoolUK Money Talk host David Kuo talks about the future of the EU. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 discuss these stories and share three stocks for the next fifty years.   Plus, Honest Tea co-founder Seth Goldman talks about the business of tea.  Learn more about your[...]

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 stocks on their radar.  Plus, best-selling business author Jim Collins talks about his new book, Great by Choice:  Uncertainty, Chaos, and Luck -- Why Some[...]

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 their radar.   Plus, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Daniel Yergin talks about his new book, The Quest:  Energy, Security, and the Remaking of the Modern[...]

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 stories and share some stocks on their radar.  Plus, Harvard Business Review Group editorial director Justin Fox discusses his book, The Myth of the Rational Market: [...]

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 few stocks on their radar.   Plus, CNBC's Scott Wapner talks about the new CNBC documentary, The Coffee Addiction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 to the Berkshire Hathaway portfolio.  Our analysts discuss those stories and share some stocks on their radar.  Plus, corporate governance expert and film critic Nell Minow talks Apple,[...]

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 stories and share some stocks on their radar.  Plus, Motley Fool retirement expert Robert Brokamp talks about the future of Social Security. Learn more[...]

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 radar. Plus, our analysts discuss the latest economic news, DOJ blocking the AT&T/T-Mobile deal, Amazon’s upcoming tablet launch and Starz[...]

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 on their radar.  Plus, New York Times writer Diana Henriques, author of The Wizard of Lies: Bernie Madoff and the Death of Trust, discusses[...]

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 share some stocks on their radar. Plus, Motley Fool retirement expert Robert Brokamp shares three retirement tips. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 AAAA rating for the U.S. economy.  And European regulators temporarily ban short-selling.  Our analysts discuss those stories and share some stocks on their radar.  Plus, Motley Fool co-founder[...]

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 Boston Beer, Dunkin' Brands, LinkedIn, and Zip Car.  Plus, Pawn Stars star Rick Harrison talks business and shares some insights from his book, License to Pawn:  Deals, Steals,[...]

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 IPO.  Our analysts discuss those stories and share some stocks on their radar. Plus, we talk about the future of Google with Douglas Edwards, author of I'm Feeling Lucky: The Confessions of Google Employee[...]

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 earnings from General Electric, Intel,  McDonald's, and Philip Morris International.  Plus, CNET editor Rafe Needleman talks about some big trends[...]

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 dating site.  Plus, financial radio host and best-selling author Dave Ramsey shares his money advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 those stories and share some stocks on their radar.  Plus, CNBC anchor Carl Quintanilla talks about the business of BMW and shares his ultimate driving experience.[...]

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 you declare your financial independence. Plus, sports owner & technology mogul Ted Leonsis on the business of happiness and the one company[...]

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 their radar.  Plus,  fomer Motley Fool managing editor Lou Ann Lofton talks about the investing brilliance of Warren Buffett and shares some insights from[...]

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?  And should the CEO of Miracle-Gro really be targeting the marijuana market?  Our analysts discuss those stories and share some stocks on their[...]

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 metal version of Monopoly. Plus, Pawn Stars star Rick Harrison makes the case for silver over gold and talks about his new book, License To Pawn: Deals, Steals, and My Life[...]

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 stories and share some stocks on their radar.  Plus, former Gambino family associate Louis Ferrante talks about his new book, Mob Rules: What the Mafia Can[...]

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-store-sales growth. Our analysts tackle those topics and share some stocks on their radar. Plus, corporate governance expert and film critic Nell Minow talks whistleblowers, Netflix, and must-see movies. Learn more about[...]

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 critics calling for Ronald McDonald to retire. Our analysts discuss those stories and share some stocks on their radar. Plus, we talk about the[...]

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 Times writer Diana Henriques, author of The Wizard of Lies: Bernie Madoff and the Death of Trust, discusses how Bernie Madoff pulled[...]

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 marriage? We tackle those questions and talk about the business of Buffett with Lou Ann Lofton, author of Warren Buffett Invests Like a Girl:[...]

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 stocks on their radar, and offer up some advice for the royal couple.  Plus, best-selling author and radio host Dave Ramsey talks money, marriage, and magic[...]

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 Small Discoveries.   Christopher Chabris talks invisible gorillas, intuition, and investing.  And Dan Ariely talks about predictable irrationality. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit[...]

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 a budget.  Plus, Ben Stein shares some investing lessons and weighs in on the business of Facebook and the future of Donald Trump. Learn more about[...]

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 radar. Plus, CNBC's Becky Quick talks about the new CNBC documentary, The American Tax Cheat.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 brouhaha.  Our analysts tackle these stories and share some stocks on our radar.  Plus, How We Decide author Jonah Lehrer talk about how investors can make[...]

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? We tackle those questions, share some stocks on our radar, and talk tech with Washington Post columnist Rob Pegoraro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 good deal on a Groupon IPO? And how should shareholders feel about Cisco's new dividend?  We'll tackle those questions and talk about the business of marriage with New[...]

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 Buffett is the anti-Starbucks. And Ron Gross gives his take on a Twitter-based hedge fund. All that plus ESPN columnist Chad Millman talks about the business of[...]

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 talk about the business of happiness with tech titan Ted Leonsis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 shareholders possibly lose by investing in a business called Rent-A-Husband?  All that plus CNBC's Brian Shactman talks about the future of the tobacco industry in advance of CNBC's new[...]

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 stories, visit Australia for some stock ideas, and talk Academy Awards with film critic Nell Minow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, we put you to the test with our Victoria's Secret quiz and share some stocks on our radar.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 more.  All that (and more) and we’ll talk emerging markets, global trends, and the future of Lady Gaga with economist Daniel Altman, author of the[...]

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 Playboy? We'll tackle those questions, share some stocks on our radar, and talk with New York Times writer Eduardo Porter about[...]

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 out for a spin? We'll tackle those stories and talk with Detroit Free Press business columnist Tom Walsh about the North American International[...]

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 this week’s Motley Fool Money, we answer those questions and talk with Consumer Electronics Association Chief Economist Shawn DuBravac about[...]

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 predictions and revisit conversations with Ford CEO Alan Mulally and Columbia University Professor Dickson Despommier, author of The Vertical Farm. Learn more[...]

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 movies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 will it be a happy new year for 2010 high-fliers Chipotle and Netflix? In this installment of Motley Fool Money, we answer those[...]

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 stories and talk about the toy business with industry expert Chris Byrne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 about those stories and talk with Vanguard founder John Bogle, author of Don't Count On It:  Reflections on Investment Illusions, Capitalism, "Mutual" Funds,[...]

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 about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.   And Vanity Fair writer Bethany McLean talks about about her new book, All the Devils Are Here:  The Hidden History of The Financial Crisis. Learn more[...]

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 stocks on our radar, and talk with television critic Tim Goodman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 those stories and talk with Ford CEO Alan Mulally. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, talk about some of the week's big stock market movers, and talk about the business of the mid-term elections with CNBC's John Harwood. Learn more[...]

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 Pegoraro, and share some stocks on our radar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 week's "Motley Fool Money", we'll tackle those stories, share some stocks on our radar, and talk vertical farming with Columbia University Professor Dickson Despommier. Learn more about your ad[...]

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 Life. Matt Ridley makes the case for rational optimism. And Dave Barry talks about the business of humor writing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 & Johnson admits to lapses in its recall. On this week's show, we'll tackle those stories and talk with filmmaker Charles Ferguson about his new[...]

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 show, we'll tackle those stories, share some stocks on our radar, and talk with Corporate Library co-founder and film critic Nell Minow.   Learn more about your[...]

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 talk trash with CNBC host Carl Quintanilla.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Bartiromo about her new book, The Weekend That Changed Wall Street.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Netflix be scared of Apple TV?  And can you pass our Labor Day food quiz? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit[...]

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.  And journalist Eamon Javers talks corporate espionage.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 talk with David Kirkpatrick, author of The Facebook Effect.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 talks Invisible Gorillas.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 some stocks on our radar, and talk with Peter Miller, author of The Smart Swarm: How Understanding Flocks, Schools, and Colonies Can Make Us Better at Communicating, Decision[...]

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 case for rational optimism.  And Dave Barry talks about the business of humor writing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 tackle those issues and talk brands with GSD&M Chairman and CEO Roy Spence, author of It’s Not What You Sell, It’s What You Stand For:  Why[...]

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 Fool Money Radio Show, we tackle those stories, share some stocks on our radar, and talk with Washington Post technology columnist Rob Pegoraro. Learn more about[...]

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 new service catch on with viewers? On this week's Motley Fool Money Radio Show, we discuss those stories, share three stocks on our radar,[...]

​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 Money Radio Show, we discuss those stories, share three stocks on our radar, and talk with Ted Turner biographer Bill Burke.   Learn more about your ad[...]

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 this week's show, we tackle those questions, talk BP with The Motley Fool UK's David Kuo, and share three stocks on[...]

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, share some stocks on our radar, and talk irrationality and investing with best-selling author Dan Ariely. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit[...]

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 this week's Motley Fool Money Radio Show, we tackle those stories, share some stocks on our radar, and talk with Matt Ridley about[...]

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 and share some stocks on our radar. Aflac Chairman and CEO Dan Amos talks about a ducky decision that remade his company. And Corporate[...]

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-author of The Invisible Gorilla: And Other Ways Our Intuitions Deceive Us. And we share some stocks on our radar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 the next big financial crisis. And business author Jeanne Bliss talks about the power of apologies.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 business of humor and our team of analysts shares some stock ideas for Mom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 tackle those stories, discuss the future of Microsoft, and share three stocks on our radar. Corporate Library co-founder and film critic Nell Minow gives her take[...]

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 Radio Show, we tackle those stories, share three stocks on our radar, and talk corporate espionage with Politico reporter Eamon Javers, author of[...]

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 Radio Show, we tackle those stories, share three stocks on our radar, and talk with business journalist Roger Lowenstein, author of The End of[...]

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 tackle those stories and share three stocks on our radar.  MIT Professor and 13 Bankers author Simon Johnson talks about the business of[...]

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 this week's Motley Fool Money Radio Show, we tackle those stories, share three stocks on our radar, and talk with Stocks for the Long Run[...]

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, share three stocks on our radar, and talk with best-selling author Michael Lewis about his new book, The Big Short: Inside the Doomsday Machine.[...]

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 Show, we'll tackle those stories, talk about the latest numbers from American Eagle, IMAX, and McDonald's, and debate the relative merits of Lindsay Lohan's lawsuit. [...]

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 this week's Motley Fool Money Radio Show, we tackle those stories, reflect on some money quotes from film critic Roger Ebert, and share[...]

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, we discuss those stories, tackle the latest earnings news, and share three stocks on our radar. We also talk[...]

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, we discuss those stories, share three stocks on our radar, and talk with Whole Foods co-President and COO Walter Robb. Learn more about your ad[...]

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 discuss those stories, debate the relative merits of Coca-Cola v. Pepsi, and share three stocks on our radar. We also talk with MIT[...]

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 attack against Google. On this week's Motley Fool Money Radio Show, we'll tackle those stories, talk with How We Decide author Jonah Lehrer,[...]

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, talk with Washington Post tech columnist Rob Pegoraro and Trade-Off author Kevin Maney, and share three stocks on our radar. Plus, we'll talk about the iPad[...]

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 debate. On this week's inaugural Motley Fool Money Radio Show, we'll tackle those stories, talk with Pulitzer Prize-winning Google Story author and New Mountain Capital[...]

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 Internet giant leave China? And Conan and Leno continue to battle it out. What does it mean for investors? All that plus three[...]

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 see what big tech news is coming out of the annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Learn more about your[...]

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 company of the decade. All that plus three stocks for 2010 and beyond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 newfound independence? In this installment of Motley Fool Money, we tackle those stores and share three stocks on our radar. Learn more about your[...]

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, we tackle those questions, share three stocks on our radar, and discuss the future of the Tiger Woods brand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit[...]

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 investors, discuss the relative merits of Manhattan’s Pod Hotel, and share three stocks on our radar. Learn more about your ad choices.[...]

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 books. And McDonald’s says goodbye to Iceland. In this installment of Motley Fool Money, we give our take on the week’s business news, debate the relative merits of Chunky candy,[...]

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 about a new study on the relationship between housework and sex, and share three stock ideas.       Learn more about your ad choices.[...]

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 Fool Money, we give our take on the week’s business news and share three stocks on our radar. Learn more about your ad choices.[...]

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 your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 new lease on life.  We'll tackle those topics, talk about the latest handheld gadget news, and share three stock ideas. Learn more about your ad[...]

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 tackle those stories, debate the relative merits of mega-author Dan Brown, and share three stock ideas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 those questions and share three stocks on our radar.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 pairing since AOL & TimeWarner? We answer those questions and more, and share three stocks on our radar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 this installment of Motley Fool Money, we discuss those stories, share three stock ideas, and play a spirited game of "Which S&P 500 stocks have[...]

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 JetBlue’s pricing experiment help its stock takeoff? In this installment of Motley Fool Money, we tackle those questions, share three stock ideas, and debate the[...]

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 report earnings. So what does the week’s big business news mean for investors? In this installment of Motley Fool Money, we’ll give our take, offer[...]

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’ health. We'll talk about what it all means for investors, share some investment ideas, and debate Levi Johnston’s value if he were a stock.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 all mean for investors? In this installment of Motley Fool Money, we tackle those stories, debate the relative merits of Home Depot and Lowe’s,[...]

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? And did you hear the one about the two guys caught trying to smuggle $134 billion in U.S. bonds into Switzerland? (No, it’s[...]

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 and other retailers? Can Playboy's new CEO make the bunny multiply? In this week's installment of Motley Fool Money, we'll tackle[...]

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 analysts Seth Jayson and Shannon Zimmerman explain what it means for investors, air a few beefs, and share a few stock ideas. Learn[...]

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 Fool Money we tackle those questions, discuss whether U.S. stocks really are cheap, air some beefs, and offer up three stock ideas.  Learn[...]

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 Squirrel Girl the heir apparent to Iron Man and The Incredible Hulk? We answer these burning questions, plus offer 3 stocks on our[...]

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 next week’s bank stress tests? And what do Congressional oversight panels have in common with mall cops? We answer these burning questions, plus offer 3[...]

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 that help or hurt a company’s stock? Find out in this week’s Motley Fool Money podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 tackle those topics, offer a few stock ideas, share a few beefs, and sample some Brandy.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit[...]

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 on Twitter. So what does it mean for investors? We’ll analyze those topics, offer a few stock ideas, share a few beefs,[...]

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 Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner’s bank rescue plan? We tackle those questions, share some beefs, highlight a[...]