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We talk through the estimated $5B in lost activity across banking, travel, and other industries due to Crowdstrike’s faulty update and the $30B shaved off the company’s market cap.  (00:21) Jason Moser and Matt Argersinger discuss: - The impact of the global IT outage, where it will show up financially and how Crowdstrike responded. - Why the market is down on Tesla’s profitability - How Spotify’s stellar run is continuing and why dividend investors might want to keep an eye on UPS.  (19:11) Motley Fool co-founder and Chief Rule Breaker David Gardner talks with Emily Flippen about his best stock recommendation, some of his best investing lessons and how to make sense of the nascent artificial intelligence space. (31:18) Jason and Matt break down two stocks on their radar: Twilio and Coupang. Stocks discussed: CRWD, MSFT, TSLA, CMG, SPOT, UPS, NVDA, TWLO, CPNG. Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Matt Argersinger, Jason Moser, David Gardner, Emily Flippen Engineer: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Open seating is coming to an end on Southwest flights. (00:21) Sanmeet Deo and Ricky Mulvey break down earnings from Chipotle and Southwest Airlines’ pressure from activist investors. Then (11:04) Asit Sharma joins Ricky to discuss one of Warren Buffett’s favorite metrics. Companies discussed: CMG, LUV, LULU, AMD, NVDA Learn more about the Range Rover Sport at www.landroverusa.com. Host: Ricky Mulvey Guests: Sanmeet Deo, Asit Sharma Producer: Mary Long Engineers: Dan Boyd, Tim Sparks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

…and it’s not getting from Wiz. (00:21) Asit Sharma and Mary Long talk about abandoned acquisitions, AI, and robotaxis while looking at earnings from Alphabet and Tesla. Then, (17:53) Matt Frankel and Ricky Mulvey check in on Boston Omaha, a holding company that recently lost half of its CEO team. Companies discussed: GOOG, GOOGL, TTD, PUBM, TSLA, BOC Host: Mary Long Guests: Asit Sharma, Ricky Mulvey, Matt Frankel Engineers: Dan Boyd, Tim Sparks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Housing supply is slowly rising. So are prices. (00:21) David Meier and Ricky Mulvey discuss the state of home sales and earnings from UPS and Spotify. Then, (14:52) Alison Southwick and Brian Feroldi continue their summer school series with a language arts class for investors. Learn more about the Range Rover Sport at www.landroverusa.com Companies discussed: UPS, SPOT Host: Ricky Mulvey Guests: David Meier, Alison Southwick, Brian Feroldi Producer: Mary Long Engineers: Dan Boyd, Desiree Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CrowdStrike’s update caused problems and blue screens of death for mission-critical operations across the economy. What does it mean for the cybersecurity company and the access tech providers will have going forward?   (00:21) Tim Beyers and Dylan Lewis discuss: - The details of the global IT outage over the weekend and CrowdStrike’s response. - CrowdStrike’s unique root access and whether vendors will continue to be allowed such deep access to customer Windows systems.  - Whether CrowdStrike is worth buying on the sell-off, or if management has something to prove first.  (17:16) President and COO of Kinsale Capital Brian Haney talks Bill Mann through how retail investors can judge financial companies and why insurers have such a tough time in states like Florida.  Companies discussed: CRWD, MSFT, KNSL Our conversation with Brian Haney was from FoolFest 2024 – members can catch the full interview and everything from our FoolFest digital pass at foolfest.fool.com.  Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Tim Beyers, Bill Mann, Brian Haney Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Tim Sparks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What would you do if you had $10 million in cryptocurrency? Nathaniel Eliason is the author of Crypto Confidential: Winning and Losing Millions in the New Frontier of Finance. The Motley Fool’s Scott Kassing caught up with Eliason for a conversation about: - How Eliason’s journey in crypto affected how he thinks about risk. - Why speculative crypto games were rigged against retail traders. - How fast money corrupts those grabbing for it. Host: Scott Kassing Guest: Nathaniel Eliason Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Tim Sparks, Kyle Carruthers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Liz Ann Sonders is a Managing Director and Chief Investment Strategist at Charles Schwab. The Motley Fool’s Bill Mann interviewed Sonders for our member event FoolFest. This show is a cut of that conversation. They discuss:  - How a deluge of economic information has changed investing.  - What’s happening beneath the surface of broad market indexes. - The Magnificent Seven and the best performers in the S&P 500.  Companies mentioned: SCHW, GE, NVDA Host: Bill Mann Guest: Liz Ann Sonders Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Desiree Jones, Kyle Carruthers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a year and a half of the big names pushing the market forwards, some of the smaller companies are starting to go on a run.  (00:21) Bill Mann and Jason Moser discuss: - The Russell 2000s unusual spike, and why it’s a mix of good news and bad news. - The Crowdstrike update that grounded planes and the stock this morning, and what it says about cybersecurity overall. - Earnings updates from Netflix, Domino’s, and Five Below.  (19:10) Cava CEO Brett Schulman spoke at FoolFest 2024 this week – we air a portion of his conversation with analyst Kirsten Guerra about his company’s stellar performance so far as a publicly traded company, how they’ll get to 1,000 locations and what he puts in his bowl when he visits the restaurant. (33:56) Jason and Bill break down two stocks on their radar: Danaher and Alphabet. Stocks discussed: CRWD, AAPL, META, NFLX, DPZ, FIVE, DHR, GOOGL, GOOG Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Bill Mann, Jason Moser, Kirsten Guerra, Brett Schulman Engineers: Steve Broido Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The traders are making money and credit card delinquencies are hopefully plateauing. (00:21) Matt Frankel and Ricky Mulvey discuss: - Bank of America’s comeback story. - What big financial institutions are counting on from the Fed. - Why commercial real estate giant Prologis is getting into the data center business. Then, (17:58) Motley Fool contributor Rachel Warren interviews Dhruv Nagrath, a director at Blackrock, about fixed income trends for investors to watch. Companies discussed: BAC, WFC, PLD, DLR Host: Ricky Mulvey Guests: Matt Frankel, Rachel Warren, Dhruv Nagrath Producer: Dylan Lewis Engineers: Desiree Jones, Kyle Carruthers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alphabet eyes its biggest acquisition of all time in Wiz, and a struggling retailer’s outlook gets worse – but it might be a buying opportunity for investors.   (00:22) Jason Moser and Dylan Lewis discuss: - Retirement lessons and a reminder to ignore the exogenous from our colleagues at FoolFest 2024.  - Why Alphabet is eying a $23B cybersecurity acquisition. - Five Below’s stock going on sale, and whether new leadership can put the struggling retailer back on track.  (16:25) Alison Southwick and Brian Feroldi continue their summer school series, running through the financial metrics that can help investors understand a company's valuation and one less common ratio that can tell you a lot about profitability. Companies discussed: GOOG, GOOGL, FIVE, AAPL, NVDA, MSFT Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Jason Moser, Alison Southwick, Brian Feroldi Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Tim Sparks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re picking CEOs for investors to watch. (1:01) Recorded live at FoolFest 2024, Bill Mann, Asit Sharma, and Ricky Mulvey discuss earnings from Charles Schwab and their takeaways from the conference. (7:50) Then, they draft their favorite CEOs in the following categories– capital allocation, growth stories, turnarounds, and wildcard picks. A correction: The CEO of Kinsale Capital is Michael Kehoe. Companies discussed: SCHW, OTC: CNSWF, ANET, WINA, KNSL, AMD, TTD, IBM, PEP, OTC: ADDYY, RKLB, ORCL, JPM Host: Ricky Mulvey Guests: Bill Mann, Asit Sharma, Erick DeVore Engineers: Desiree Jones, Michael Towers of Marx Productions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re on with members in Washington DC looking ahead at some of the major themes of the market in 2024 and looking back at a decade of FoolFests.  (0:49) Matt Argersinger and Andy Cross discuss: - Why dividends and some specific market indicators are in focus at FoolFest. - What to watch as earnings season picks up – Netflix’s metrics game, and whether spend returns for big-ticket items at Home Depot.  - Some of our favorite memories from a decade of FoolFests and a few trivia questions to revisit Fool stocks and the market over a 10-year period.  Companies discussed: NFLX, HD, PLD, BABA, HUBS, NVDA, ANET, PANW, MELI Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Matt Argersinger, Andy Cross Engineer: Desiree Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve Jobs was famous for his micromanagement, but he never visited Apple’s manufacturing plants in China.  Ryan Holiday is a best-selling author and a student of stoic philosophy. His latest book is Right Thing, Right Now: Good Values. Good Character. Good Deeds. Dylan Lewis caught up with Holiday for a conversation about: - How investors can implement stoic philosophy.   - Why Holiday gave up on marketing spend for his business. - The cost of getting outside of your comfort zone.  Company mentioned: AAPL Host: Dylan Lewis Guest: Ryan Holiday Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Tim Sparks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Maples is a co-founding partner at the venture capital firm, Floodgate. He’s also the author of the new book, “Pattern Breakers: Why Some Start-Ups Change the Future.” Alex Friedman caught up with Maples for a conversation about: How to spot true visionaries. Missing out on an early investment opportunity in Airbnb. Whether the AI future will be defined by incumbents or upstarts. Companies mentioned: AMZN, LYFT, OKTA, CHGG, AAPL, MSFT Host: Alex Friedman Guest: Mike Maples, Jr. Producer: Mary Long Engineers: Dez Jones, Tim Sparks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Fed and big players in the market are keeping an eye on unemployment and the federal deficit too.  (00:21) Ron Gross and Bill Mann discuss: - How Fed Chair Jerome Powell and Jamie Dimon have more than inflation on their mind when it comes to the interest rate picture – they’re watching unemployment, the federal deficit, and spending.  - Why bank earnings were a bit of a mixed bag, and Delta’s results show the pain may continue for airlines. - A small acquisition from AMD that could be a big deal in the AI race, and Costco deciding to finally raise the price of its membership tiers.  (19:11) We kick off FoolFest 2024 with a trip into the vault – Motley Fool CEO Tom Gardner with author Malcolm Gladwell in 2014 talking through David and Goliath, the lessons that can be borrowed as we look at small disruptive businesses, and whether titans can hold their lead in major industries.  (34:11) Ron and Bill break down two stocks on their radar: Elf Beauty and Charles Schwab. Stocks discussed: JPM, WFC, DAL, AMD, NVDA, COST, ELF, SCHW Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Bill Mann, Ron Gross, Tom Gardner, Malcolm Gladwell  Engineers: Steve Broido  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fed Chair Jerome Powell is keeping tabs on commercial real estate. (00:21) Asit Sharma and Ricky Mulvey discuss stress in the CRE market, Delta’s quarter, and Tesla’s 50% run-up over the last month. Then, (16:23) we play an audio-only version of “Scoreboard” from Fool Live, our member’s only livestream. Anand Chokkavelu hosts Lou Whiteman and Rick Munarriz to break down AT&T. Companies mentioned: DAL, VLY, TSLA, GOOG, GOOGL, HUBS, T, CCI Check out our sponsor at www.rangeroverusa.com Host: Ricky Mulvey Guests: Asit Sharma, Anand Chokkavelu, Lou Whiteman, Rick Munarriz Producer: Mary Long Engineer: Desiree Jones, Michael Schweitzer, Brandon Gentry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The market may be overvalued, but some stocks are underpriced. (00:21) Tim Beyers and Mary Long talk about whether we’re in an AI bubble, lofty tech valuations, and what an unchecked Sam Altman might mean for the rest of us. Then, (17:28) Sanmeet Deo and Ricky Mulvey discuss energy drinks as investments, and whether Monster or Celsius deserves the title of top dog. Companies discussed: CRWD, PANW, MSFT, MNST, CELH Host: Mary Long Guests: Tim Beyers, Ricky Mulvey, Sanmeet Deo Engineers: Dan Boyd, Tim Sparks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A couple of weeks ago, Skydance Media’s offer to buy Paramount looked like it was dead. Now, both companies have a joint press release announcing the deal. (00:21) Jason Moser and Ricky Mulvey discuss: - What Skydance Media is getting in the Paramount deal. - Why Netflix is winning the streaming wars. - Questions that investors should ask before putting money in a turnaround story. Then, (15:58) Alison Southwick and Brian Feroldi kick off their summer school series with a history class on markets. Companies discussed: PARA, NFLX, DIS, PYPL Learn more about the Range Rover Sport at www.landroverusa.com Host: Ricky Mulvey Guests: Jason Moser, Alison Southwick, Brian Feroldi Engineers: Dan Boyd, Desiree Jones David Ellison interview on “The Town”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/skydances-david-ellison-on-his-plans-for-paramount/id1612131897?i=1000661591016 Brian Feroldi’s newsletter: https://longtermmindset.co/newsletter/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(00:21) Asit Sharma and Dylan Lewis discuss: - How the airline industry’s focus on capacity and being able to supply more flights means fares are low, even in the face of record demand. - Eli Lilly’s $3.2B acquisition of Morphic, why it’s interested in the inflammatory bowel disease markets, and a few risks to keep in mind for the high-flying provider of weight-loss drugs. (14:39) Fool analyst Kirsten Guerra talks with Mary Long about her investing journey, and a career pivot that took her from rocks to stocks. Companies discussed: DAL, UAL, AAL, JBLU, LUV, LLY, MORF Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Asit Sharma, Kirsten Guerra, Mary Long Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens to a publisher when an AI personal assistant can just give you the news? Jim VandeHei is the CEO of Axios, the co-founder of Politico and the author of Just the Good Stuff. Mary Long caught up with VandeHei for a conversation about: The “aha” moment that created Politico. How AI changes our relationship with information. Practicing good times paranoia and bad times optimism. The case for teaching kids how to play poker. Companies mentioned: ABNB, JPM Host: Mary Long Guest: Jim VandeHei Producer: Ricky Mulvey  Engineers: Desiree Jones, Austin Morgan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reagan knew how to budget. Jefferson knew how to party. Megan Gorman is the author of the upcoming book, “All the Presidents' Money: How the Men Who Governed America Governed Their Money.” Gorman is also the founding partner of Chequers Financial Management Robert Brokamp caught up with Gorman for a conversation about: - What FDR, a “bit of a trust fund kid,” did if he needed money. - How Ronald Reagan’s humble beginnings impacted his finances. - Why a Great Depression president was a great investor. Host: Robert Brokamp  Guest: Megan Gorman Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Tim Sparks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s our mid-year review show! We talk through the market’s strong start in 2024, how it’s being driven by the big names, and where the deals might be. (00:21) Jason Moser and Matt Argersinger discuss: - Why the market is up, but top-heavy in 2024, and the types of stocks currently trading at a discount to big tech. - Four defining themes of the year so far: AI, interest rates, next-gen tech, and the pivot to value for consumers.  - The state of real estate, and why low supply means prices may stay high in residential for a long time, even in spite of high rates. (31:01) Matt and Jason break down two stocks on their radar: ABM Industries and Rubrik. Stocks discussed: NVDA, MSFT, AAPL, ABM, RBRK Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Jason Moser, Matt Argersinger Engineers: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I don’t know, what’s up with you? Jason Moser and Mary Long discuss Tesla’s delivery numbers, how personal care companies are dealing with declining sales, and a mattress merger that might not come to be. Read the Bloomberg article mentioned here. Companies discussed: TSLA, TPX Host: Mary Long Guest: Jason Moser Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This investor is not a cat, though. Asit Sharma and Ricky Mulvey discuss Chewy becoming a meme stock, Cedar Fair and Six Flags merging into one company, and headlines from 2029. Companies discussed: CHWY, SIX, FUN, AMZN, WMT Host: Ricky Mulvey Guest: Asit Sharma Producer: Mary Long Engineer: Tim Sparks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s Canada Day! We celebrate our neighbor to the north with a mid-year check on the state of Canada’s stock market.  (00:21) Jim Gillies and Dylan Lewis discuss: - How the TSX stacks up to the S&P 500 so far in 2024. - Why investor apathy in Canada is creating some low valuations and great buying opportunities. - Two Canadian stocks to watch: MTY Brands and Kit’s Eyewear Companies discussed: BMO, BNS, RY, ENB, SHOP, MTY, KITS Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Jim Gillies Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicola Twilley is the author of “Frostbite: How Refrigeration Changed Our Food, Our Planet, and Ourselves” and the co-host of Gastropod. Ricky Mulvey caught up with Twilley for a conversation about: - The cold chain and our economy. - Finding investment opportunities inside of refrigerators. - And one reason why Unilever gave up on ice cream. - A new technology changing how we eat fruits and vegetables. Companies mentioned: COLD, WMT, UL, YUMC Host: Ricky Mulvey Guest: Nicola Twilley Producer: Mary Long Engineers: Desiree Jones, Chace Pryzlepa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is it worth? Why?  Ricky Mulvey caught up with Motley Fool Canada’s Jim Gillies for a conversation about how retail investors can value stocks and why they have an advantage over institutional traders. They discuss: - The difference between price and value. - What financial metrics can and can’t tell investors. - The valuation case for a sporting goods retailer. Companies mentioned: AAPL, OTC: WIPKF, MEDP, ASO, DKS, ADDYY, SFM Host: Ricky Mulvey Guest: Jim Gillies Engineer: Tim Sparks  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amazon joins the likes of Microsoft, Apple, Nvidia and Alphabet above $2T. Who is least likely to stay there? (00:21) Jason Moser and Bill Mann discuss: - Tips for playing the long game with the 2024 election cycle ramping up - Amazon joining the $2T club, and which member is most likely to experience a big fall. - Disappointing earnings for Walgreen’s and Nike, while McCormick keeps business zesty. (19:11) Author Nicola Twilley talks about her new book Frostbite, the development of modern refrigeration, and what its evolution can teach us about the development of other technologies today. (31:22) Jason and Bill break down two stocks on their radar: Disney and Itron. Stocks discussed: AMZN, RMD, WBA, NKE, NVDA, DIS, ITRI Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Jason Moser, Bill Mann, Nicola Twilley, Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Tim Sparks, Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the stock market in 2024. When we recorded today’s show, Chewy was up about 60% for the month. By the time we wrote the description, Roaring Kitty had posted a picture of a dog and the stock was briefly up more than 80% on the month. (00:21) Ricky Mulvey and Tim Beyers discuss what’s behind Chewy’s surge, Amazon’s new retail plan and journey to being a multi-trillion-dollar company. Then, William Cohan from Puck (16:13) joins Ricky to discuss his reporting on Paramount and future after it turned down a buyout deal from Skydance Media. Companies discussed: CHWY, AMZN, PARA Check out Puck’s newsletters: https://puck.news/newsletters/ Host: Ricky Mulvey Guests: Tim Beyers, William Cohan Producer: Dylan Lewis Engineers: Dan Boyd, Tim Sparks Public.com disclosure: A High-Yield Cash Account is a secondary brokerage account with Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn a variable interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance. Neither Public Investing nor any of its affiliates is a bank. US only. Learn more at public.com/disclosures/high-yield-account Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2024 was a year of uncertainty for FedEx and the business of getting goods from A to B. Looking out to 2025, they expect shipping to pick up again. (00:21) Asit Sharma and Dylan Lewis discuss: - Rivian and Volkswagen’s partnership and why capital and scale are the name of the game in electric vehicles. - FedEx’s year focusing on costs paying off, and what their outlook says about the general macro picture. (15:24) Adam Ante, CFO of Paycor, walks Ricky Mulvey through how the company fits into the landscape of payroll and HR software and the investment thesis behind naming an NFL Stadium. Companies discussed: RIVN, VWAPY, FDX, PYCR, PAYC Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Asit Sharma, Adam Ante, Ricky Mulvey Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Tim Sparks, Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The coffee giant is making a play into a fast growing market. (00:21) Jason Moser and Ricky Mulvey discuss Apple’s plans for its next headset, Starbucks new offerings, and earnings from Carnival Cruise Line. Then, (16:18) Robert Brokamp shares how he’s preparing for retirement, and what he’s learned from leading The Motley Fool’s “Rule Your Retirement” newsletter for two decades. Companies mentioned: AAPL, AXON, SBUX, CCL Host: Ricky Mulvey Guests: Jason Moser, Robert Brokamp Engineers: Dan Boyd, Austin Morgan Public.com disclosure: A High-Yield Cash Account is a secondary brokerage account with Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn a variable interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance. Neither Public Investing nor any of its affiliates is a bank. US only. Learn more at public.com/disclosures/high-yield-account Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ResMed has had the market on sleep apnea cornered for a while, but new weight-loss drugs might be creeping in. We look at what could change based on recent studies and some other businesses that have established lifelong customers. (00:21) Bill Barker and Dylan Lewis discuss: - How weight-loss drugs like Eli Lilly’s Zepbound might be coming for ResMed and the sleep apnea market. - RXO take a bigger piece of the brokered transportation market, scooping up Coyote Logistics from UPS. - Target and Shopify linking up for a win-win partnership. (13:02) Tim Beyers and Ricky Mulvey discuss the value of lifetime-customer relationships, why they’re huge for the likes of Apple, and Costco, and one lesser-known name that may have one too. Companies discussed: LLY, NVO, RMD, SPOT, AAPL, SNOW Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Tim Beyers, Tim Beyers, Ricky Mulvey Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael J. Fox might not know it, but his character on “Family Ties” set the course for one Fool’s investing career. Ron Gross is the Director of US Investing at The Motley Fool and a frequent guest on the show. In today’s episode, Ron talks with Mary Long about his early days on Wall Street, what he’s learned from crises, and the attributes he looks for when hiring new analysts.  Share stories of your own investing journey with us at podcasts@fool.com.  Host: Mary Long Guest: Ron Gross Engineer: Dez Jones, Annie Pope Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 2023, the AI industry spent an estimated $50 billion on Nvidia chips, with the purpose of training AI models. The payoff for all that spend, according to Sequoia Capital, is $3 billion in revenue. Is that a return worth bragging about? RIcky Mulvey talks with Fool analyst Asit Sharma about how investors might think about companies’ AI spend. They also discuss: - The rate of improvement for AI models - How non-Mag 7 companies are using AI - And one company that’s spending smartly on the new technology.  Take a look at the Gartner Hype Cycle.  Host: Ricky Mulvey Guest: Asit Sharma Producer: Mary Long Engineer: Tim Sparks Companies discussed: GOOG, MSFT, NVDA, ARM, AMD, ORCL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nvidia’s been on such a tear, it’s tough to keep the zeroes straight. We talk through its status as a top dog in the market and how top-heavy the S&P 500 is. (:21) Ron Gross and Bill Mann discuss: - How Nvidia stacks up to fellow titan Microsoft, and whether investors should be worried about how much of the market’s returns are being driven by a few companies. - An luxury-fashion IPO that wasn’t in Italy. - AI pushing Accenture through a slowdown in its core business and how Darden’s Restaurant chains are holding up as pricing comes into focus for food . (19:11) Fawn Weaver, CEO of Uncle Nearest, the fastest growing and most awarded whiskey and bourbon brand of the past few years, tells one of the greatest stories in the alcohol business and offers up a cocktail to beat the heat this summer. (35:20) Ron and Bill break down two stocks on their radar: Old Dominion Freight Line and McCormick. Stocks discussed: NVDA, MSFT, F, ACN, DRI, MCK, ODFL Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Bill Mann, Ron Gross, Fawn Weaver Engineers: Dan Boyd, Austin Morgan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cracker Barrel is trading lower than it did when its restaurants were shut down during the pandemic. (00:21) Bill Mann and Ricky Mulvey discuss Nvidia becoming the most valuable company, and review turnaround plans for Cracker Barrel sent in by Motley Fool Money listeners. Plus, (13:55) Alicia Alfiere and Mary Long take a look at Coupang, a dominant e-commerce company in South Korea. Companies discussed: NVDA, MSFT, CBRL, WDFC, CPNG Host: Ricky Mulvey Guests: Bill Mann, Mary Long, Alicia Alfiere Engineer: Dan Boyd Public.com disclosure: A High-Yield Cash Account is a secondary brokerage account with Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn a variable interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance. Neither Public Investing nor any of its affiliates is a bank. US only. Learn more at public.com/disclosures/high-yield-account (edited) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sometimes, a billion bucks just isn’t enough to kickstart the engine. (00:21) Asit Sharma and Mary Long discuss Fisker’s bankruptcy and Wells Fargo’s latest credit card bet. Then, at (17:22), Ailson and Bro tackle the listener mailbag, answering questions about retirement distributions, target date funds, and commodities. Learn more about the Range Rover Sport at www.landroverusa.com Got a question for Alison and Bro? Email it to podcasts@fool.com Companies discussed: FSRN, TSLA, WFC, GSG, DBC, GLD Host: Mary Long Guests: Asit Sharma, Alison Southwick, Robert Brokamp Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Starboard Value would like to see some changes at Autodesk and isn’t shy about it. And Jensen Huang’s commencement address at Caltech has some timeless life and investing advice.  (00:21) Tim Beyers and Dylan Lewis discuss: - Why Starboard Value is putting Autodesk’s management team and board on notice. - Broadcom’s 10-for-1 stock split, and why the 90s are alive and well in tech. - Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s advice for graduates at Caltech and wisdom from 30 years at the helm. Then, at (18:02) Ricky Mulvey talks with Bryce Tingle, business law professor and author of the new book, “Hard Lessons in Corporate Governance,” about Elon Musk’s big pay raise. Companies discussed: ADSK, AVGO, NVDA, TSLA. Catch Jensen Huang’s Caltech commencement speech here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qXDdToZHzE&t=3138s Go to www.monarchmoney.com/fool for an extended 30-day free trial. Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Tim Beyers, Ricky Mulvey, Bryce Tingle Producer: Mary Long Engineers: Dan Boyd, Dez Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Peter Lynch says that some of the best investments can be found by looking at what you use every day. The same thinking might apply to careers, too.  Jason Moser is a Senior Analyst at The Motley Fool who heads up our Virtual Revolution portfolio. In today’s episode, Jason talks with Mary Long about early investing successes, what’s shaped his investing philosophy, and how golf changed his life.  Have an analyst you want us to feature on an upcoming “Meet the Fool” episode? Want to share your own investing journey with us? Send us a note (or a voice recording!) to podcasts@fool.com Tickers mentioned: F, BAC, BRK.A, BRK.B, MKL, GVA  Host: Mary Long Guest: Jason Moser Engineer: Tim Sparks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do you go from writing poetry to reading 10Ks for a living?  Asit Sharma is a Senior Analyst at The Motley Fool and a frequent guest on the show. In today’s episode, Asit talks with Mary Long about “the long and winding road” of his investing journey, mistakes he’s made along the way, and advice for navigating a career pivot. Have an analyst you want us to feature on an upcoming “Meet the Fool” episode? Want to share your own investing journey with us? Send us a note (or a voice recording!) to podcasts@fool.com Also: Join Stock Advisor, The Motley Fool’s flagship investing service, at www.fool.com/asit Host: Mary Long Guest: Asit Sharma Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Tim Sparks Tickers mentioned: AMZN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apple arrives on the scene with its AI debut Apple Intelligence, we check in on who is winning the artificial intelligence arms race and whether we’ll actually see a Fed rate cut in 2024 . (00:21) Jason Moser and Emily Flippen discuss: - Apple’s entrance to the world of AI, the details of Apple Intelligence and the OpenAI partnership. . -Tesla shareholders approving Elon Musk’s 2018 pay package and plans to move to Texas, and what’s next for the largest executive compensation plan of all time. - The Fed’s plan to hold steady on rates, and Adobe’s stellar quarter. (19:11) Trex CEO Bryan Fairbanks talks through the state of outdoor decking and the company’s plans to grow by replacing the average wood deck. (34:12) Jason and Emily break down two stocks on their radar: Autodesk and Green Thumb Industries. Stocks discussed: AAPL, MSFT, TSLA, ADBE, ADSK, GTBIF Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Jason Moser, Emily Flippen Engineers: Tim Sparks, Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is the software giant still a growth company? (00:21) Tim Beyers and Ricky Mulvey break down results from Oracle and why Microsoft is focusing on start-ups for the next leg of its AI strategy. Plus, (18:10) Mary Long and Motley Fool analyst Anthony Schiavone look at Hershey’s near-term headwinds and long-term opportunity for investors. Companies discussed: ORCL, MSFT, DOCN, HSY Article discussed: https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/microsoft-nadella-openai-inflection-9727e77a?mod=hp_lead_pos7 Host: Ricky Mulvey Guests: Tim Beyers, Mary Long, Anthony Schiavone Engineers: Tim Sparks, Austin Morgan Public.com disclosure: A High-Yield Cash Account is a secondary brokerage account with Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn a variable interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance. Neither Public Investing nor any of its affiliates is a bank. US only. Learn more at public.com/disclosures/high-yield-account Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If everyone else is buying, should you be too? (00:21) Jim Gillies and Mary Long discuss macro news from the US and Canada. Plus, Jim reflects on down markets of days gone by. Then, at (16:10) Alex Friedman talks with organizational psychologist Richard Davis, author of the new book “Good Judgment,” about the importance of a CEO’s personality. Public.com disclosure: A High-Yield Cash Account is a secondary brokerage account with Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn a variable interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance. Neither Public Investing nor any of its affiliates is a bank. US only. Learn more at public.com/disclosures/high-yield-account Companies discussed: PTON, UA Host: Mary Long Guests: Jim Gillies, Alex Friedman, Richard Davis Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd, Dez Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s not artificial intelligence. It’s Apple Intelligence. (00:21) Nick Sciple and Ricky Mulvey discuss the updates from Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference, and what they mean for the tech giant’s customers and investors. Plus, they look at how Cracker Barrel is trying to reinvent itself. Then, (17:48) Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp check in on the state of retirement. Learn more about the Range Rover Sport at www.landroverusa.com Got a question for Alison and Bro? Email it to podcasts@fool.com Companies discussed: AAPL, MSFT, CBRL Host: Ricky Mulvey Guests: Nick Sciple, Alison Southwick, Robert Brokamp Engineers: Dan Boyd, Annie Pope Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Elliott Management amps up the activist activity, and puts Southwest’s leadership and board on notice.  (00:21) Asit Sharma and Dylan Lewis discuss: - Why Elliot Management is looking to shakeup leadership at Southwest after taking a 10%+ stake in the airline. - Nvidia’s stock split, and why this one may matter more than most. - The new names in the S&P 500 – Crowdstrike, KKR, and GoDaddy – and what they say about the state of the market.  (17:57) Are the world’s tallest buildings ego-projects or promising investment opportunities? Ricky Mulvey talks with economist and skyscraper expert Jason Barr, about the state of “supertalls” and how China’s building boom is leading to an increase in homeowners without homes. Companies discussed: LUV, NVDA, CRWD, KKR, GDDY, RHI, CMA, ILMN Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Asit Sharma, Ricky Mulvey, Jason Barr Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd Visit our sponsor Monarch Money: Go to monarchmoney.com/FOOL for an extended 30 day free trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nearly half of Americans say they’re willing to pay for weight-loss drugs. But what are the downsides to these so-called “miracle drugs”? Johann Hari is the author of the book, “Magic Pill: The Extraordinary Benefits and Disturbing Risks of the New Weight Loss Drugs.” Ricky Mulvey caught up with Hari for a conversation about: The medical magic that makes GLPs so effective Whether online pharmacies can responsibly prescribe these drugs Why there’s a much larger market for these in the US than in other parts of the world To see where you can get a copy of “Magic Pill,” head to: www.magicpillbook.com Host: Ricky Mulvey Guest: Johann Hari Producer: Mary Long Engineer: Tim Sparks Companies discussed: NVO, LLY, ZM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last year, 440,000 new apartments went on the market – a 36-year high. This year, even more new builds are coming. That’s good news for renters, but perhaps less good for developers. What about REIT investors? Matt Argersinger and Ricky Mulvey discuss the state of the multifamily market and why REITs (of any stripe!) aren’t out for the count quite yet. Host: Ricky Mulvey Guest: Matt Argersinger Producer: Mary Long Engineer: Dan Boyd Epic Bundle discount link: www.fool.com/epic Companies discussed: MAA, PLD, DLR, SPG Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gotta-have-it businesses like Crowdstrike aren’t seeing any slowdown this earnings season, but goods like RVs and high-end athleisure aren’t exactly flying off the shelves. (00:21) Bill Mann and Jason Moser discuss: - The strength of Crowdstrike’s recent earnings and cybersecurity spend, a cyclical company that looks interesting, and why even at valuation lows, Lululemon has some work to do. - Why some investors are interested in starting a new stock exchange in Texas and Spotify’s latest price hikes. (19:11) The regulatory environment continues to heat up – late last month the DOJ filed its latest antitrust suit against ticketing giant Live Nation. Motley Fool Canada analyst Nick Sciple unpacks the case and what it might mean for Live Nation and investors. (32:24) Jason and Bill break down two stocks on their radar: Docusign and Casey’s General Stores. Stocks discussed: CAVA, NDAQ, KR, ORCL, SPOT, SHOP, CVX, BUR Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Bill Mann, Jason Moser, Nick Sciple Engineer: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you own an S&P 500 index fund then about 20% of your money is in Microsoft, Nvidia, and Apple. (00:21) Asit Sharma and Ricky Mulvey discuss why big tech is driving the market, earnings from Lululemon, and mindset advice for new investors. Plus, (17:05) Mary Long interviews Tom Steyer, author of “Cheaper, Faster, Better: How We’ll Win the Climate War” about advancements in green tech. Companies discussed: AAPL, NVDA, MSFT, LULU, CAVA, CRM Host: Ricky Mulvey Guests: Asit Sharma, Mary Long, Tom Steyer Engineers: Dan Boyd, Tim Sparks Public.com disclosure: A High-Yield Cash Account is a secondary brokerage account with Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn a variable interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance. Neither Public Investing nor any of its affiliates is a bank. US only. Learn more at public.com/disclosures/high-yield-account Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Growth comes easy when the product speaks for itself. At (00:21), David Meier and Mary Long discuss CrowdStrike earnings and a tender offer from Monster Beverage. Then, at (17:08), Asit Sharma catches up with John McCool, Chief Platform Officer at Arista Networks. They discuss Arista's role in the AI race, how competition fuels innovation, and what's next for the cloud-based networking company. Learn more about the Range Rover Sport at: www.landroverusa.com Companies discussed: CRWD, PANW, MNST, ANET, NVDA, CSCO, JNPR, MSFT Host: Mary Long Guests: David Meier, Asit Sharma, John McCool Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd, Tim Sparks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A juicy short report goes up against business fundamentals. (00:21) Jim Gillies and Ricky Mulvey break down Hindenburg Research’s report on Axos Financial. Plus, Jim discusses why investors should consider adding Academy Sports + Outdoors to their watchlists. Plus, (16:47) Robert Brokamp interviews Eileen Freiburger, Managing Director of the Garrett Planning Network, about what you should expect from meeting with a financial advisor. Learn more about the Range Rover Sport at www.landroverusa.com Companies mentioned: AX, NKLA, CLOV, DKS, ASO Host: Ricky Mulvey Guests: Jim Gillies, Robert Brokamp, Eileen Freiburger Engineers: Dan Boyd, Austin Morgan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The biggest name in waste is looking to build out its business, and it might have found a cheap way to get into medical waste and document shredding with Stericycle.   (0:25) Bill Barker and Dylan Lewis discuss: - Waste Management’s planned $7B acquisition of medical waste company Stericycle, and how it’s a cheap addition to help WM build out its offerings.  - Costco’s strong quarter, why membership prices are an untapped lever, and how the hot dog combo continues to be $1.50. - Why big is better for retailers this earnings season.  (15:34) How is AI changing search? Tim Beyers and Tim White breakdown why Google has welcomed what used to be its greatest fear onto its site. Companies discussed: WM, COST, SRCL, GOOG, GOOGL Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Bill Barker, Tim Beyers, Tim White Producer: Mary Long Engineers: Dan Boyd, Dez Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Almost half of the United States believes the S&P 500 is down for the year. The chart says otherwise. So, what can explain the disconnect? Kyla Scanlon is an economic commentator and educator. Her new book is “In This Economy? How Money & Markets Really Work.” Mary Long caught up with Scanlon for a conversation about:  - The challenges of measuring economic data. - What’s driving inflation. - How Domino’s turned around its business. Host: Mary Long Guest: Kyla Scanlon Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

… and other legendary leaders. David Novak is the former CEO of Yum! Brands. He’s also the author of the new book, “How Leaders Learn: Master the Habits of the World’s Most Successful People.” Ricky Mulvey caught up with Novak to discuss: Using power to empower others. Lessons from market-beating executives. Why prioritizing people over results is a winning strategy. Host: Ricky Mulvey Guest: David Novak Producer: Mary Long Engineer: Tim Sparks Companies discussed: YUM, CHDN, SBUX, GE, WMT, HD, LUV, TGT, AMZN, AAPL, MSFT, NVDA, NFLX, GOOG, DASH Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Abercrombie and Fitch and Dick’s Sporting Goods show the familiar names near the food court are doing just fine, and we share one stock that wins regardless of where you stop in to shop. (00:21) Jason Moser and Matt Argersinger discuss: - Cava’s valuation at fresh all-time highs post-earnings, why Salesforce might be a buy on the dip, and Chewy’s strength as a focused company on full display. - Banner quarters from Dick’s Sporting Goods and Abercrombie and Fitch proving the mall isn’t dead any time soon. (19:11) To help us wade through the great tightening in commercial real estate, why many sellers aren’t quite ready to deal, and what the rate picture looks like, last week Motley Fool contributor Matt Frankel talked with Willy Walker, CEO of Walker and Dunlop. (35:20) Jason and Matt break down two stocks on their radar: PayPal and Simon Property Group. Stocks discussed: PYPL, SPG. Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Jason Moser, Matt Argersinger, Matt Frankel, WIlly Walker Engineers: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sales slow for the software company. But is that the end of the growth story? At (00:21), Tim Beyers and Mary Long break down Salesforce earnings and ask whether the stock’s slump is warranted. Then, at (17:22), Asit Sharma and Ricky Mulvey take a look at some companies that could ride the tailwinds of Nvidia’s standout earnings. Check out the Range Rover Sport at www.landroverusa.com Companies discussed: CRM, SNOW, AMZN, NVDA, AMD, MSFT, MU Host: Mary Long Guests: Tim Beyers, Asit Sharma, Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Tim Sparks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On May 29, there is one investing account that deserves a celebration. First up, (00:21) Ricky Mulvey and Bill Barker break down earnings from Chewy, Dick’s Sporting Goods, and CAVA. Then, (16:16) Robert Brokamp discusses the fundamentals of 529 Plans and saving for college with Roger Young, CFP and Thought Leadership Director at T. Rowe Price. Check out Pivotal with Hayete Gallot: https://pivotal-with-hayete-gallot.cohostpodcasting.com/ Companies discussed: CHWY, DKS, CAVA Host: Ricky Mulvey Guests: Bill Barker, Robert Brokamp, Roger Young Engineers: Dan Boyd, Austin Morgan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sometimes, great isn’t good enough. (00:21) Jason Moser and Mary Long discuss T-Mobile’s latest purchase and why Elliott Management has beef with a company that’s trading at all-time highs. Then, at (14:51), Yasser el-Shimy joins for a look at Rocket Lab, the end-to-end space company. Companies discussed: TMUS, VZ, T, TDS, USM, TXN, RKLB Learn more about the Range Rover Sport at www.landroverusa.com. Host: Mary Long Guests: Jason Moser, Yasser el-Shimy Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd, Chace Pryzlepa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Venture capitalists don’t mind strike-outs, so long as they get their home runs. What can stock investors learn from that approach?  Ricky Mulvey talks with Ilya Strebulaev and Alex Dang, co-authors of “The Venture Mindset: How to Make Smarter Bets and Achieve Extraordinary Growth,” about: The benefits of building an “anti-portfolio” Why it pays to get outside of your own four walls Lessons from a piggy bank auction Strebulaev is also the founder of the Venture Capital Initiative and a Professor of Private Equity and Finance at Stanford’s Graduate School of Business. Dang is a CEO, technology executive, and advisor who’s worked with Amazon, McKinsey, and across Silicon Valley. Companies discussed: CRM, AAPL, IBM Host: Ricky Mulvey Guest: Alex Dang, llya Strebulaev Producer: Mary Long Engineers: Tim Sparks, Heather Horton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 2018, the U.S. box office grossed almost $12 billion. This year, it’s expected to bring in closer to $8 billion. What’s eating the silver screen? Catie Peiper, the Fool’s resident entertainment expert, joins Ricky Mulvey for a look at the state of the movie industry. They discuss: The relationship between streamers, studios, and theaters. How losing China as a distributor changes the dynamics of business – and creativity. Where moviemaking goes from here. Companies discussed: DIS Host: Ricky Mulvey Guest: Catie Peiper Producers: Mary Long Engineers: Tim Sparks, Chace Przylepa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AI continues to float Nvidia’s boat, and it's helping an unlikely old school name in tech. (00:21) Jason Moser and Bill Mann discuss: - Nvidia’s blowout quarter and upcoming stock split. - Why buy-now-pay-later is going to start looking more like the credit card industry, and what Jamie Dimon has to say about the state of JP Morgan.  - Earnings updates from retailers Target, Autozone, and Lowe’s. (19:11) We dip into the mailbag to answer some questions about a red-hot legacy tech stock, how to handle a growing position, and how to break into the investing biz. (32:27) Jason and Bill break down two stocks on their radar, Sonos and Boston Beer, and a few recipes on their radar too. Stocks discussed: NVDA, AFRM, JPM, TGT, AZO, LOW Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Jason Moser, Bill Mann Engineers: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The tech giant continues to crush analysts’ lofty expectations. (00:20) Asit Sharma joins Ricky Mulvey to discuss the boom of Nvidia’s data center business, future growth stories for the company, and some questions about its valuation. Then, (13:08) Matt Frankel and Mary Long continue their conversation about David and Goliath business match-ups. Companies discussed: NVDA, META, CAVA, SG, CMG, MKL, KNSL Host:Ricky Mulvey Guests: Asit Sharma, Mary Long, Matt Frankel Engineers: Tim Sparks, Desiree Jones Public.com disclosure: A High-Yield Cash Account is a secondary brokerage account with Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn a variable interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance. Neither Public Investing nor any of its affiliates is a bank. US only. Learn more at public.com/disclosures/high-yield-account Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Just how resilient is resilient? (00:21) Jason Moser and Mary Long take a look at Target earnings, the “resilient consumer,” and new rules for the Buy Now, Pay Later industry. Then, at (14:47), Matt Frankel joins for some David-versus-Goliath stock matchups. Companies discussed: TGT, WMT, COST, AFRM, PYPL, FICO, UPST, DKNG, CHDN Host: Mary Long Guests: Jason Moser, Matt Frankel Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd, Dez Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A lot, actually. (00:21) Bill Mann and Ricky Mulvey discuss JPMorgan’s investor day and CEO Jamie Dimon’s thoughts on stock buybacks and inflation. They also talk about the shift toward fast-casual dining and Red Lobster’s bankruptcy. Then, (17:05) Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp answer listener questions about 403(b) accounts and saving for college. Check out the Range Rover Sport at www.landroverusa.com Got a question for the show? Email us at podcasts@fool.com Companies discussed: JPM, CAVA, SG, TXRH Host: Ricky Mulvey Guests: Bill Mann, Alison Southwick, Robert Brokamp Producer: Mary Long Engineer: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly have soared on GLP-1 weight-loss drugs – now Hims & Hers is trying to get in on the action with a more available and affordable option. (00:21) Asit Sharma and Dylan Lewis discuss: - Hims & Hers getting into the business of GLP-1 weight loss injections and what the compound market means for Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly. - A sneaky company that’s another winner in the weight-loss market. - Wix’s successful pivot to a free-cash-flow orientation, and how the AI wave is pushing the company forward. (14:52) Gym stocks haven’t worked out for most investors, Ricky Mulvey caught up with Motley Fool analyst Sanmeet Deo to find out why he has cooled on one fast-growing gym franchisor and a space in fitness that is investable. Companies discussed: HIMS, NVO, MCK, LLY, Wix Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Asit Sharma, Ricky Mulvey, Mary Long Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So, you want to grow your wealth. What’s the best way to do it? In this special episode of Motley Fool Money, we team up with our friends at the real-estate investing site Bigger Pockets to debate whether stocks or real-estate investing will get you more bang for your buck. Fool analysts Jason Moser and Matt Argersinger are our fighters for stocks. They go up against Bigger Pockets’ CEO Scott Trench and Dave Meyer, the company’s VP of Market Intelligence. Chris Hutchins from All the Hacks moderates the conversation.  Host: Chris Hutchins Guests: Matt Argersinger, Dave Meyer, Jason Moser, Scott Trench Producers: Kailyn Bennett, Jennifer McCord, Ricky Mulvey, Mary Long Engineers: Exodus Media, Steve Broido Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Dow’s fresh 40k milestone reminds us that the index isn’t all about industrials, and that it’s caught up with the tech-heavy times. (00:21) Jason Moser and Matt Argersinger discuss: - The Dow Jones at 40k, and a look back at the major companies that have led the exchange as it’s moved from traditional industrials and manufacturing to other industries. - Why the current market environment is helping Walmart reach new customers and leaving Home Depot shoppers on deferral mode.  - The latest addition to Warren Buffett’s portfolio: Chubb. (19:11) Whole Foods co-founder John Mackey talks through lessons learned about life and business and his upcoming book The Whole Story. (35:02) Jason and Matt break down two stocks on their radar: Shopify and T. Rowe Price.. Stocks discussed: WMT, HD, CB, BRK.A, BRK.B, GOOG, GOOGL, SHOP, TROW Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Jason Moser, Matt Argersinger, John Mackey Engineers: Dan Boyd Learn more about the Range Rover Sport at www.landroverusa.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The streamer now has Christmas football games. First, (00:21) Nick Sciple and Ricky Mulvey discuss Netflix’s play into live TV and the bundling of streaming services. Plus, they take a quick look at earnings from Walmart. Then, (17:12) Motley Fool Contributor Lou Whiteman joins Mary Long to discuss how airlines and Airbnb are experiencing a cooldown in travel. Companies mentioned: NFLX, DIS, WBD, CMCSA, LUV, DAL, ABNB Host: Ricky Mulvey Guests: Nick Sciple, Mary Long, Lou Whiteman Engineers: Dan Boyd, Steve Broido Public.com disclosure: A High-Yield Cash Account is a secondary brokerage account with Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn a variable interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance. Neither Public Investing nor any of its affiliates is a bank. US only. Learn more at public.com/disclosures/high-yield-account Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Step aside, Siri. A new generation of AI voice assistants has arrived. First, (00:21) Asit Sharma and Mary Long dive into today’s inflation report and talk through the latest AI offerings from Alphabet and OpenAI. Then, (16:03) Ricky Mulvey asks Jason Hall whether co-CEOS are ever a good idea. Stock Advisor discount for podcast listeners: www.fool.com/asit Companies/Tickers discussed: GOOG, GOOGL, MSFT, BOC, SKYH Host: Mary Long Guests: Asit Sharma, Ricky Mulvey, Jason Hall Engineers: Dan Boyd, Heather Horton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One tweet is all it takes to add a few billion dollars in market cap. First, (00:21) Jim Gillies and Ricky Mulvey discuss the surge in short term speculation over meme stocks, and the long-term investment story at Home Depot. Then, (19:05) Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp discuss how investors can evaluate exchange traded funds. Companies/Tickers discussed: GME, AMC, HD, SPY, VOO, IJR, VB, SPY, GRMAX Check out the Range Rover Sport at www.landroverusa.com Host: Ricky Mulvey Guests: Jim Gillies, Alison Southwick, Robert Brokamp Producer: Mary Long Engineers: Dan Boyd, Desiree Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Private equity has $2.6 trillion in dry powder to put to work, is Squarespace at the top of a long shopping list? (00:21) Jason Moser and Dylan Lewis discuss: - Permira private equity’s plans to take website-builder Squarespace private at $6.9B. - The Biden administration’s reported plans to raise tariffs on EVs, solar equipment, and medical supplies, and why automakers in China aren’t too concerned. (14:54) The internet economy is all about eyeballs. Fool analyst Asit Sharma and Ricky Mulvey take a look at Pubmatic, an advertising company creating trillions of impressions per quarter and facing off against some trillion dollar companies. Companies discussed: SQSP, SCHW, PUBM, TTD, MSFT, NFLX Monarch Money free trial offer: www.monarchmoney.com/fool Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Jason Moser, Asit Sharma, Ricky Mulvey, Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Ideas are cheap; the people are what matter.” Startups face a lot of risk. But research suggests that 65% of startups fail because of one particular problem: people. Ricky Mulvey caught up with Martin Gonzalez, creator of Google’s Effective Founders Project, to discuss what public investors can learn from the people problems that plague startups… and any other organization. They discuss: How to spot strong leaders. The downside of overconfidence. How company culture affects stock returns. Companies discussed: SPOT Host: Ricky Mulvey Guest: Martin Gonzalez Producer: Mary Long Engineer: Dez Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sure, the Apple Vision Pro has some flaws, but it’s incredible to be in a recording studio with Alicia Keys. Mary Long and Jason Moser checked out the new headset and discuss: - The training and educational use cases for spatial computing.  - How Apple and Meta products stack up against each other. - Meta’s virtual reality strategy.  - The strong value proposition for VR training in healthcare. Companies discussed: AAPL, META, GOOG, GOOGL, MSFT, PCOR, ADSK, AXON, ISGR, GMED Host: Mary Long Guest: Jason Moser Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Tim Sparks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Relatively strong earnings results from Shopify and Roblox were overshadowed by questions about the outlook for the rest of the year and whether consumers will keep up the online shopping and in-game spending.. (00:21) Ron Gross and Andy Cross discuss: - Disney’s path to streaming profitability, and the warnings from Shopify and Roblox that growth in the back half of 2024 might be a bit lighter. - Trade Desk’s relative strength in a tough earnings environment, and Airbnb bracing for some travel slowdown. - How drinkmaker Celsius continues to find the energy for growth. (19:11) Motley Fool Co-founder David Gardner provides some timeless advice for college grads. (27:27) Ron and Andy break down two stocks on their radar: Toast and Trex. Stocks discussed: DIS, SHOP, RBLX, TTD, ABNB, CELH, TREX, TOST Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Andy Cross, Ron Gross, David Gardner, Mary Long Engineers: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wall Street thinks two growth stock prices have gotten a little too high. Plus, we feature a weed company with a lot of cash. (00:21) Kirsten Guerra and Ricky Mulvey break down earnings from Duolingo and Roblox. Then, (16:30) Nick Sciple takes a look at the legal pot business, and a legislative change that could have profound implications on the market. Companies discussed: DUOL, RBLX, GOOGL, GOOG, CRON Public.com disclosure: A High-Yield Cash Account is a secondary brokerage account with Public Investing. Funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn a variable interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance. Neither Public Investing nor any of its affiliates is a bank. US only. Learn more at https://public.com/disclosures/high-yield-account Host: Ricky Mulvey Guests: Kirsten Guerra, Nick Sciple Producer: Mary Long Engineers: Dan Boyd, Tim Sparks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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: Tim Beyers, Alicia Alfiere, Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Tim Sparks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Host: Ricky Mulvey Guests: Jason Moser, Robert Brokamp, Alison Southwick Engineers: Dan Boyd, Desiree Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 view of the market and tax policy.  - Why investors shouldn’t be looking at Berkshire on strictly a total-return basis. Companies discussed: BRK.A, BRK.B, AAPL  Monarch Money free trial offer: www.monarchmoney.com/fool Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Jim Gillies Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Tim Sparks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Zscaler. They also discuss how these breaches work, and what you can do to protect yourself and your family. Members of any Motley Fool Service can watch “This Week in Tech” at 10:00 am ET on Fridays, or any time at the Fool Live replay hub: https://www.fool.com/premium/live/replayhub?cat=fool-live-full-shows  To become a Motley Fool member, head to www.fool.com/signup Companies mentioned: MGM, UHC, MSFT, NVDA, CRWD, OKTA, ZS, T, DDOG, ACN Host: Tim Beyers Guest: Tim White Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Tim Sparks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. - CVS’s Medicare struggles, Wayfair working out of declines, and Coke keeping things business-as-usual. - The different fates in fast food for Starbucks, Domino’s, and McDonald’s. (19:11) Ron and Jason break down two stocks on their radar: Wingstop and Crowdstrike. Stocks discussed: AAPL, AMZN, CVS, W, KO, SBUX, DPZ, MCD, CRWD, WING Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Jason Moser, Ron Gross Engineers: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Host: Deidre Woollard Guests: Jason Hall, Tom Chivers Producer: Ricky Mulvey, Chace Przylepa Engineers: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 margin, fueled by strength in its ad business, the cloud, and cost-cutting measures. (14:57) The name of the game in food is innovation – Mary Long talks with food and beverage analyst David Henkes about McDonald’s new approach with CosMc’s Companies discussed: SBUX, AMZN, MCD Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Asit Sharma, Mary Long, David Henkes Producer: Mary Long Engineers: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 ask in an initial meeting. Companies discussed: PYPL, INTU, ZM, KNSL Host: Ricky Muvley Guests: Matt Frankel, Alison Southwick, Robert Brokamp Producer: Mary Long Engineer: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Guests: Jason Moser, Dallas Tanner Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Chace Pryzlepa, Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 to innovate Why ROIC is not a foolproof metric for investors.  Companies discussed: MSFT, IBM, AMZN, NFLX, BRK  Host: Ricky Mulvey Guest: Elliott Parker Producers: Mary Long Engineers: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 past five years. So, investors may want to pay attention to it. Motley Fool Canada’s Jim Gillies caught up with Winmark CEO, Brett Heffes for a conversation about: - The growth of Play It Again Sports and a slowdown at Music Go Round. - How Heffes thinks about capital allocation. - Building an everlasting business. Company discussed: WINA Host: Jim Gillies Guest: Brett Heffes Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 offering has investors overlooking down results. - Alphabet getting in on the dividend game, and the market telling Meta – don’t spend on AI like that.  - What Spotify, Snap, and Roku have to say about the strength of the ad market for 2024. (19:11) Emily and Andy break down two stocks on their radar: Tyler Technologies and Visa. Stocks discussed: CMG, TSLA, GOOG, GOOGL, META, MSFT, SPOT, SNAP, ROKU, V, TYL. Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Emily Flippen, Andy Cross Engineers: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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: Dylan Lewis Guests: Jason Moser Producer: Mary Long Engineer: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Companies discussed: GM, SPOT, DAL, SGOV, Dividend report link: www.fool.com/2024dividends Host: Ricky Mulvey Guests: Bill Barker, Robert Brokamp, Alison Southwick Producer: Mary Long Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 stockholders. Companies discussed: ONON, CSGP, MTTR, VZ, TMUS, CMCSA Claim your Epic discount: www.fool.com/epic Host: Deidre Woollard Guests: Sanmeet Deo, Ricky Mulvey, Jason Moser Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Rick Engdahl, Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.” Deidre Woollard caught up with McDonald for a conversation about: - What an aging American population means for stocks. - How natural gas companies benefit from a growing global middle class. - The case for adding commodities to a retirement portfolio.  Companies discussed: NVDA, INTC, TSMC, BTC, AA, RIO, CHK Host: Deidre Woollard Guest: Lawrence McDonald Producers: Ricky Mulvey, Mary Long Engineers: Tim Sparks, Desiree Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, and how to avoid some of them. Companies mentioned: HOOD, SOFI, SCHW Host: Robert Brokamp Guest: Matt Frankel Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 say about chips and why investors are up on United Health despite the company’s recent cybersecurity issues.. - The state of banking and brokerages, and why the current macro is confusing for everyone, even management at industrial REIT Prologis. (19:11) Malcolm Ethridge, CFP and author of Financial Independence Doesn't Happen by Accident, walks through money conversations you should be having during financial literacy month and why he’s watching cybersecurity. (35:42) Ron and Matt break down two stocks on their radar: Five Below and UPS. Stocks discussed: NFLX, TSMC, UNH, BAC, GS, MS, SCHW, PLD, BUG, CIBR, UPS, FIVE Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Matt Argersinger, Ron Gross, Malcolm Ethridge Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, DG, TJX, TSM, ASML, LLY, NVO Host: Deidre Woollard Guests: Sanmeet Deo, Mary Long Producers: Ricky Mulvey, Mary Long Engineers: Dan Boyd, Tim Sparks Public.com disclosure: A High-Yield Cash Account is a secondary brokerage account with Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn a variable interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance. Neither Public Investing nor any of its affiliates is a bank. US only. Learn more at public.com/disclosures/high-yield-account Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 how the airline is handling fleet issues caused by Boeing. - What to watch from enterprise software companies as they report later in earnings season. (15:19) Deidre Woollard chats up with Steven Jacobs, the president of online commercial real estate exchange Ten-X, about who is actually buying office buildings right now? Companies discussed: ASML, UAL, BA Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Tim Beyers, Deidre Woollard, Steven Jacobs Engineers: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Southwick and Robert Brokamp answer listener questions about tracking investments, leveraged shares, and life insurance. Stocks/tickers mentioned: BAC, MS, IMAX, AMZU, NVDU, SOXL Host: Ricky Mulvey Guests: Asit Sharma, Robert Brokamp, Alison Southwick Producer: Mary Long Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl Got a question for the show? Email us at podcasts@fool.com. Podcast episode of “The Town” with IMAX CEO Rich Gelfond: https://www.theringer.com/2024/4/11/24126970/hollywood-imax-dependency-movie-theater-sales Public.com disclosure: A High-Yield Cash Account is a secondary brokerage account with Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn a variable interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance. Neither Public Investing nor any of its affiliates is a bank. US only. Learn more at public.com/disclosures/high-yield-account Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Companies discussed: FLNC, SCHW, GS, HD, LOW, DNUT, PLAY Host: Deidre Woollard Guests: Julian Nebreda, David Meier, Bill Barker Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 marketing. The company’s latest results, and its plans to create even more value in the future. Companies discussed: BRZE Host:Tim Beyers Guest: Bill Magnuson Producer: Mary Long Engineers: Rick Engdahl, Tim Sparks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 of meme coins, and smaller stories in the crypto space. The side effects of creating cryptocurrencies. Tickers discussed: BTC, META, DOGE, TSCO, GME, AMC, USDT, SLP, WIF Host: Ricky Mulvey Guest: Zeke Faux Producer: Mary Long Engineer: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 like commodities all being up at the same time. - Amazon CEO Andy Jassy’s annual letter, and why Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft are all doing what they can to reduce reliance on Nvidia in AI. . (19:11) Motley Fool Money’s Deidre Woollard talks with Barbara Kellerman – author of Leadership from Bad to Worse: What Happens When Bad Festers – about bad leaders, and bad followers, and lessons we can borrow from Volkswagon’s emissions scandal. (28:33) Emily and Matt break down two stocks on their radar: Hershey and Coupang. Stocks discussed: AMZN, META, MSFT, NVDA, CPNG, HSY Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Emily Flippen, Matt Argersinger, Deidre Woollard, Barbara Kellerman Engineers: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 what savers often miss about retirement. Companies discussed: GOOG, GOOGL, BX, MSFT, AZMN Host: Deidre Woollard Guests: Asit Sharma, Robert Brokamp Producers: Ricky Mulvey, Mary Long Engineers: Ricky Mulvey, Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 minds of activist investors. Companies discussed: MTCH, INTC, TSM, JPM Host: Deidre Woollard Guests: Ron Gross, Jason Moser Producers: Mary Long, Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Tim Sparks, Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 lose in a remote-only environment. Companies discussed: GRND, MTCH, BMBL, NFLX, SPOT, UBER Host: Dylan Lewis Guest: George Arison Producers: Mary Long, Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Tim Sparks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. - Being kind versus being nice. - When liabilities can become assets and vice versa. - Real world goodwill versus the accounting version.  Companies mentioned: NVDA Host: Mary Long Guest: James Rhee Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. - Alphabet’s rumored interest in marketing software provider Hubspot. - Spotify’s price hikes, the strength in Levi’s direct to consumer model, and a true blank check business. (19:11) Wharton Professor Ethan Mollick breaks down his four rules for using AI, and other tips from his new book Co-Intelligence: Living and Working with AI. (34:20) Jason and Bill break down two stocks on their radar: Cognex and WD40. Stocks discussed: DIS, GOOG, GOOGL, HUBS, SPOT, LEVI, DJT, WDFC, CGNX Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Jason Moser, Bill Mann, Ethan Mollick Engineers: Desiree Jones, Dan Boyd Disclosure: A High-Yield Cash Account is a secondary brokerage account with Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn a variable interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance. Neither Public Investing nor any of its affiliates is a bank. US only. Learn more at public.com/disclosures/high-yield-account Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 tech company Lemonade and if it can go from sour to sweet. Companies discussed: LMND, MET, BYD, GM, F, TSLA, GOOG, GOOGL, CEG Host: Deidre Woollard Guests: Yasser El-Shimy, Matt Frankel, Ricky Mulvey Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Rick Engdahl, Dan Boyd Disclosure: A High-Yield Cash Account is a secondary brokerage account with Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn a variable interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance. Neither Public Investing nor any of its affiliates is a bank. US only. Learn more at public.com/disclosures/high-yield-account Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 business, and why we’ll probably see more pushes into manufacturing. - Bob Iger and Disney’s board victory, and where the company should be focused now. (14:36) An overlooked benefit of AI? Weather prediction. Ricky Mulvey caught up with Spire Global CEO Peter Platzer to discuss the company’s partnership with Nvidia and unique uses for space satellite data. Companies discussed: TSMC, INTC, DIS, SPIR, NVDA, CAT Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Asit Sharma, Peter Platzer, Ricky Mulvey Producer: Mary Long Engineers: Dan Boyd, Tim Sparks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Alison Southwick take a look at a couple’s real-life finances. Companies discussed: NVEI, PYPL, ADYE.Y, TSLA Link to a discounted Stock Advisor subscription: www.fool.com/signup Host: Ricky Mulvey Guests: Jim Gillies, Alison Southwick, Robert Brokamp, Tyler Satre, Cristen Oehrig Satre Producer: Mary Long Engineers: Dan Boyd, Tim Sparks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 1st themed conversation. Companies discussed: T, SOLV, MMM, UPS, PATH, AMD Host: Deidre Woollard Guests: Jason Moser, Ricky Mulvey, Asit Sharma, Erin Karney Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 mentioned: NVDA, AMZN Host: Dylan Lewis Guest: David Gardner Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 biotech and batteries to chemistry and computing. - Rent in low-Earth orbit. - Defense systems and the hope of a space-based “McDonald’s Effect.” Companies discussed: MRK, PFE, MRNA, NVDA Host: Ricky Mulvey Guests: Tom Vice Producer: Mary Long Engineer: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 and Johnson dive deeper into medtech. - McCormick’s strong earnings, and Amazon’s continued investment in AI. (19:11) Motley Fool Analyst Sanmeet Deo caught up with Elf Beauty CEO Tarang Amin about the beauty brand’s social strategy and the unconventional ways it’s scooping up market share from older competitors. (30:39) Jason and Emily break down two stocks on their radar: Masimo and Mastercard. Stocks discussed: BA, HD, JNJ, MKC, AMZN, ELF, LRLCY, RBLX, AAPL Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Jason Moser, Emily Flippen, Sanmeet Deo, Tarang Amin Engineers: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Companies discussed: HD, RH Claim your Epic discount: www.fool.com/epic Host: Deidre Woollard Guests: Bill Barker, Morgan Housel, Daniel Kahneman Producers: Mary Long, Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Tim Sparks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. - Visa and Mastercard’s $30B settlement with merchants over interchange fees.  - A curious crypto story with Nilam Resources. (12:09) Tech insider Kara Swisher joins Deidre Woollard to talk about her new best-seller “Burn Book” and how a tech CEO helped her kids use social media a little less. Companies discussed: V, MA Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Bill Mann, Deidre Woollard, Kara Swisher Engineers: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Brokamp and Alison Southwick discuss a critical piece of financial planning that can help any family. Link to receive the “3 Dividend Stocks” report: www.fool.com/2024dividends Companies discussed: RDFN, Z, ZG, COMP, RMAX, CSGP Host: Ricky Mulvey Guests: Nick Sciple, Robert Brokamp, Alison Southwick Producer: Mary Long Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 shift toward hybrid work. Companies discussed: IWG, BA, MASI, MTCH, PYPL, ETSY Claim your Epic discount: www.fool.com/epic Host: Deidre Woollard Guests: Jason Moser, Mark Dixon Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Chace Pryzlepa, Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 dividend investing. They also discuss: The coming return of the “cash nexus.” Semantics, and how academic finance differs from a real-world balance sheet. Why free cash flow is king.  Host: Deidre Woollard Guest: Daniel Peris Producers: Mary Long, Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Chace Pryzlepa, Tim Sparks Companies discussed: META, CRM, BA, FHI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 World’s Fastest Growing Sport.” Ricky Mulvey caught up with them both to discuss: How a used car dealer became a global entertainment magnate. Why the underdog never seems to win in racing. The inseparability of Ferrari and F1. Host: Ricky Mulvey Guests: Jonathan Clegg, Joshua Robinson Producer: Mary Long Engineers: Rick Engdahl Companies discussed: LSXMA, FWON.A, FWON.B, FWON.K, RACE, MBGY.Y, NFLX, AAPL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 reaction to Reddit’s debut.  - Earnings from Chewy, Nike, Lululemon, and Accenture.  (18:51) Motley Fool contributor Brian Feroldi breaks down Reddit’s S-1 and the major risks facing the the self-proclaimed “Front page of the internet” (33:47) Emily and Jason break down two stocks on their radar: Pinduoduo and TopGolf Callaway. Stocks discussed: AAPL, CMG, RDDT, CHWY, NKE, LULU, ACN, PDD, MODG Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Jason Moser, Emily Flippen, Brian Feroldi Engineers: Rick Engdahl, Austin Morgan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 a turnaround. Companies discussed: CHWY, SRAD, GES, GAP Claim your Epic discount: www.fool.com/epic Host: Deidre Woollard Guests: David Meier, Mary Long, Lauren Sherman Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Rick Engdahl, Tim Sparks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 growth ahead of it. - Apple and Google-parent Alphabet’s talks to bring Gemini into the iPhone, and why it’s a no-brainer for both businesses.  (13:48) Motley Fool Money’s Mary Long caught up with Lauren Sherman, a fashion correspondent at Puck to talk about Abercrombie and Fitch’s turnaround and epic 2023. Companies discussed: CMG, AAPL, GOOG, GOOGL, ANF Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Tim Beyers, Mary Long, Lauren Sherman Engineers: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Plus, (16:14) Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp answer listener questions about lending out shares, activist investors, and Social Security. Stock Advisor discount link for podcast listeners: www.fool.com/asit Got a question for the show? Email us at podcasts@fool.com Companies discussed: NVDA, INTC, AMD, GOOG, GOOG, AMZN Host: Ricky Mulvey Guests: Asit Sharma, Robert Brokamp, Alison Southwick Producer: Mary Long Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 watch for when it comes to the Magnificent Seven. Companies discussed: DECK, CROX, NVDA, SMCI, HTZ, TSLA Host: Deidre Woollard Guests: Jason Moser, Daniel Newman Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Chace Przylepa, Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 lucky to sell  The importance of journaling Time horizons, and what it means for stocks to be “up for sale every day.”  To learn more about Stock Advisor, our flagship investing service, visit: www.fool.com/emily Host: Nick Sciple Guests: Jim Gillies, Emily Flippen Producer: Mac Greer Engineers: Rick Engdahl Companies discussed: BCE, RY, NFLX, GPRO, AMZN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 brands have a scaling problem. - How Harley Davidson stores became a social destination. Company discussed: HOG Host: Deidre Woollard Guest: Kevin Ervin Kelley Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Rick Engdahl, Desireé Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 earnings. - The numbers behind Williams-Sonoma’s 18% spike, Kevin Plank’s return to Under Armour, and Ulta’s wild shrink story,  (19:11) Motley Fool Money’s Ricky Mulvey catches up with Bloomberg entertainment reporter Lucas Shaw, for a look into the business of streaming, the power of incentives, and corporate infighting at Paramount.. (34:01) Andy and Matt break down two stocks on their radar: Equity Commonwealth and Landstar Systems. Stocks discussed: RDFN, Z, ADBE, ORCL, WSM, UA, UAA, ULTA, LSTR, EQC Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Andy Cross, Matt Argersinger, Ricky Mulvey, Lucas Shaw Engineers: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. (15:42) Bill Mann talks to Pagaya CEO Gal Krubiner about using AI to change the world of fintech. Companies discussed: LEN, PGY, DKS, UA, UAA Host: Deidre Woollard Guests: Gal Krubiner, Bill Mann, Jason Hall Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Kyle Carruthers, Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 of discount retail and real estate. - New York Community Bank’s cash infusion and reverse stock split and why it’s still not enough to get Matt interested. - The banks to watch instead. (13:50) Deidre Woollard and Motley Fool analyst Kirsten Guerra dive into Duolingo and how a little bit of its marketing spend has driven a whole lot of revenue growth. Companies discussed: DLTR, NYCB, DOUL Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Matt Frankel, Deidre Woollard, Kirsten Guerra Engineers: Desiree Jones, Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 real life money questions, and one financial item that should be on every family’s to-do list. Companies discussed: ASML, BMWYY, TSLA, BYDDY NYTimes Article about BMW: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/09/business/bmw-electric-vehicles.html Visit our sponsor Monarch Money: Go to www.monarchmoney.com/FOOL for an extended 30-day free trial.  Host: Ricky Mulvey Guests: Bill Mann, Alison Southwick, Robert Brokamp, Emily Williamson, Paul Ballas Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 on the company’s business model and path to operating profitability. Companies discussed: DIS, PINS, SNAP, META, STEM Host: Deidre Woollard Guests: John Carrington, Jason Moser, Ricky Mulvey Producers: Dylan Lewis, Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd, Mary Long, Rick Engdahl Special Thanks: Jason Hall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 and why it’s poised to continue. Turning underutilized airports into hubs. Companies discussed: SKYH, GD, BDRBF, FDX Host: Deidre Woollard Guests: Tal Keinan, Bill Mann Producer: Dylan Lewis Engineers: Kyle Carruthers, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. How large-group travel provides a safety net for Ryman Hospitality. Companies discussed: VICI, RHP, ABNBHost: Deidre Woollard Guest: Matt Argersinger Producer: Dylan Lewis Engineer: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Locker, Campbell’s, and Nordstrom. (19:11) Motley Fool Money’s go-to film critic Nell Minow provides an Oscars preview, update on the state of the movie biz and some of her favorite films from 2023. (34:41) Ron and Jason break down two stocks on their radar: UiPath and Titan. Stocks discussed: CRWD, TGT, TWLO, FL, CPB, JWN, TWI, PATH Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Ron Gross, Jason Moser, Nell Minow Engineers: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 sail for a tour of cruise companies and where investors might find enticing prospects. Companies discussed: RCL, NCLH, CCL, AEO, SHOP, NYCB, ANF, AMZN Host: Deidre Woollard Guests: Mary Long, Matt Frankel, Bill Barker Producer: Dylan Lewis Engineers: Rick Engdahl, Dan Boyd Thank you to NordVPN -- get an exclusive NordVPN deal here ↣ https://nordvpn.com/MOTLEYFOOL It’s risk- free with Nord’s 30-day money back guarantee! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 isn’t slowing down. - Bitcoin’s spot-ETF fueled rise to all-time highs. (16:53) Motley Fool Money’s Deidre Woollard talks with analyst Sanmeet Deo about the highly speculative, highly futuristic world of EVTOLs and personal air travel. Companies discussed: TGT, CRWD, BTC, JOBY, ACHR Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Asit Sharma, Deidre Woollard, Sanmeet Deo Engineers: Rick Engdahl, Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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) Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp talk about trends in travel and tips if you’re trying to avoid the crowds and fees next time you step on a plane. Companies discussed: NYCB, SFIX, PROG Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Jim Gillies, Alison Southwick, Robert Brokamp Engineers: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Mulvey and Lou Whiteman cover the state of play for airline stocks. Companies discussed: AAPL, SPOT, JBLU, M, UAL, DAL, AAL, LUV, ULCC, AER Claim your Epic discount: www.fool.com/epic Host: Deidre Woollard Guests: Jason Moser, Ricky Mulvey, Lou Whiteman Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Tim Sparks, Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Nvidia. - What’s behind the stock’s recent performance. Stocks discussed: SMCI, NVDA, DELL, HPQ Host: Mary Long Guests: Tim Beyers, Kirsten Guerra Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Tim Sparks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 a win for investors.   How to navigate environments with limited feedback. The value (or lack thereof) of book value.  Tickers discussed: WINA, COST, DDS, BOC, FVRR, ASR, BRK.A, BRK.B Host: Ricky Mulvey Guest: Bill Mann Producer: Mary Long Engineers: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 updates from Axon and Okta, and a new dividend from Salesforce. (19:11) Motley Fool Money’s Deidre Woollard caught up with analyst Karl Thiel about the role of patents in pharmaceuticals, and the dreaded patent cliff looming for roughly 200 big-time drugs over the next decade. (33:06) Jason and Matt break down two stocks on their radar: Palo Alto Networks and eBay. Stocks discussed: TSLA, AAPL, GOOG, GOOGL, AXON, OKTA, CRM, PANW, EBAY. Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Jason Moser, Matt Argersinger, Deidre Woollard, Karl Thiel Engineers: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 what it was like to be one of the world’s top financial traders. Companies discussed: CRM, OKTA, SNOW, C Claim your Epic discount: www.fool.com/epic Host: Deidre Woollard Guests: David Meier, Gary Stevenson Producers: Mary Long, Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd, Desiree Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, and why shorts are getting greedy with Beyond and some other companies right now. - Coupang’s continued rise as the major player in e-commerce in South Korea. (17:08) Deidre Woollard talks with Carrie Sun, author of the new memoir, “Private Equity,” for a behind-the-scenes look at life at a hedge fund. Companies discussed: AAPL, BYND, CPNG Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Asit Sharma, Deidre Woollard, Carrie Sun Producer: Mary Long Engineers: Chace Pryzlepa, Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Robert Brokamp answer listener questions about 403(b)s, UTMAs, and the safety of brokerage platforms. Got a question for the show? Email us at podcasts@fool.com. Companies discussed: ZM, AZO, WEN, KLG, SCHW Host: Ricky Mulvey Guests: Bill Barker, Alison Southwick, Robert Brokamp Producer: Mary Long Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 sea change in wealth could impact the world’s financial future. Companies discussed: BRK.A, BRK.B, DPZ, LULU Claim your Epic discount: www.fool.com/epic Host: Deidre Woollard Guests: Jason Moser, Ken Costa Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd, Chace Przylepa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. - How Boeing and Netflix navigated communications crises. - An under-the-radar figure running the technical side of Microsoft. Host: Mary Long Guest: Charles Duhigg Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Rick Engdahl, Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 already using spatial computing. - The current challenges developing apps for the Vision Pro - Virtual air rights, digital fashion, and questions about the future of spatial computing. Companies discussed: APPL, U, LMT, LOW, META, GOOG, GOOGL Host: Deidre Woollard Guest: Cathy Hackl Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 his new book “The Battle for the Bird.” (34:25) Emily and Andy break down two stocks on their radar: Grab Holdings and HubSpot Stocks discussed: NVDA, ETSY, W, WMT, PANW, MELI, COF, DFS, GRAB, HUBS Host: Ron Gross Guests: Emily Flippen, Andy Cross, Kurt Wagner Engineers: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Mulvey look at Meta’s rebound and if PayPal could be next for a glow up. Companies discussed: META, PYPL, ADYEY, NVDA, PANW, ZS, CRWD, FUBO, DIS, WBD Claim your Epic discount: www.fool.com/epic Host: Deidre Woollard Guests: Matt Frankel, Ricky Mulvey, David Meier Producer: Ricky Mulvey, Mary Long Engineers: Rick Engdahl, Tim Sparks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 that makes garden rakes. Plus, (16:47) Robert Brokamp and Alison Southwick continue their conversation with Jason Moser and Bill Mann. They cover the stocks that got away and the ones that broke their hearts. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/motleyfool Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Companies discussed: DFS, COF, HD, GFF, UA, LULU, NVDA, TDG, JD, EB, U, IOT, ONON Host: Ricky Mulvey Guests: Jim Gillies, Alison Southwick, Robert Brokamp, Jason Moser, Bill Mann Producer: Mary Long Engineers: Dan Boyd, Jim Gillies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. - The problem with “move fast and break things.” Companies discussed: BA, LLY Host: Deidre Woollard Guest: Amy Edmondson Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd, Chace Przylepa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Dream. - Blockbuster’s early streaming play - How AI is changing education. Company discussed: NFLX Host: Deidre Woollard Guest: James Keyes Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Tim Sparks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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) Corrado Russo shares some thoughts on the international real estate market. (34:09) Bill and Jason break down two stocks on their radar: Fresenius and Home Depot Stocks discussed: TWLO, LYFT, ABNB, SHOP, TTD, SHOP, NVDA, NNOX, ARM, HD, FMS Host: Ron Gross Guests: Bill Mann, Jason Moser, Corrado Russo Engineers: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 on why some companies are changing their strategies on self-checkout. Companies discussed: WMT, DG, KR, STLA, GM, F, DE Claim your Epic discount: www.fool.com/epic Host: Deidre Woollard Guests: Bill Barker, Chris Andrews Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd, Tim Sparks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 for a Valentine’s Day themed roundtable about finding red and green flags for investments. Stocks discussed: ABNB, LYFT, UBER, CNTS, ECL, ULTA, CRM, MELI, TDOC, AAPL Host: Ricky Mulvey Guests: Tim Beyers, Dylan Lewis, Deidre Woollard, Mary Long Engineers: Dan Boyd, Tim Sparks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Day themed stories about stocks. Stocks discussed: SHOP, GOLF, NKE, CSCO, COST, MKC Get Exclusive NordVPN deal here: www.nordvpn.com/motleyfool It’s risk- free with Nord’s 30-day money back guarantee. Host: Ricky Mulvey Guests: Nick Sciple, Alison Southwick, Robert Brokamp, Bill Mann, Jason Moser Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Munarriz compare Match and Bumble and break down the prospects for these two publicly traded matchmakers. Companies discussed: PARA, DIS, PDD, MTCH, BMBL, ETSY, VZ, CGSP, RDFN, MNST Get your 30-day free trial of Monarch Money at www.monarchmoney.com/fool Host: Deidre Woollard Guests: Ricky Mulvey, Dan Boyd, Mary Long, Rick Munarriz Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 succeed at thinking clearly. The amorality of big tech companies. To gain access to all episodes of “Stock Advisor Roundtable” and get two stock picks each month, become a Motley Fool Stock Advisor member here: www.fool.com/signup If you’re already a Stock Advisor member, check out other episodes of Stock Advisor Roundtable here.  Tickers discussed: NVDA, TSLA, ABNB, SQ, NOW, EQT, META, KNSA Host: Brian Stoffel Guest: Tom Gardner Producer: Mary Long Engineer: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 are worth an investor’s attention. Plus, Mary interviews Dave Schwartz, Ombuds at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and a student of gambling history. Companies discussed: UAL, BA, ALGT, CPB, PEP, PARA, NFLX Host: Mary Long Guests: Jason Moser, Dave Schwartz Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Tim Sparks, Annie Pope Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Enphase. (19:11) Valentine’s day is coming up – to help our listeners in matter gift-giving and money in relationships, Deidre Woollard caught up with Scott Rick a marketing professor at The University of Michigan and the author of "Tightwads and Spendthrifts: Navigating the Money Minefield in Real Relationships." (34:04) Emily and Matt break down two stocks on their radar: Starbucks and Snap. Stocks discussed: CMG, SPOT, UBER, RBLX, SPG, ENPH Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Emily Flippen, Matt Argersinger, Deidre Woollard, Scott Rick Engineers: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 your Epic Bundle discount: fool.com/epic198 Host: Deidre Woollard Guests: Rick Munarriz, Kirsten Guerra Producers: Ricky Mulvey, Mary Long Engineers: Desiree Jones, Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 return to strong user metrics, and why analysts are talking about the company’s ad business. (17:02) What might dating profiles look like for stocks? Mary Long caught up with Motley Fool Senior Analyst Asit Sharma to figure out which companies would make a good long-term partners for investors. Companies discussed: UBER, CMG, RBLX, DIS, VRTX, MSTR Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Tim Beyers, Mary Long, Asit Sharma Engineers: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 number. Plus, (17:02) Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp discuss the rise of exchange traded products tracking Bitcoin. Tickers discussed: SPOT, NFLX, HODL Host: Ricky Mulvey Guests: Asit Sharma, Alison Southwick, Robert Brokamp Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 the University of Texas at Austin McCombs School of Business about what lurks in company footnotes. Companies discussed: UBER, AAPL, MCD, SBUX, CMG, DPZ, SNAP Get your Monarch Money extended 30-day free trial: www.monarchmoney.com/fool Host: Deidre Woollard Guests: Patrick Badolato, Jason Moser, Ricky Mulvey Producers: Ricky Mulvey, Mary Long Engineers: Tim Sparks, Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 great investors. - The fall of research analysts, and the rise of passive investing. - An investing lesson from Charlie Munger. Companies mentioned: TSLA, META, BIRK, DIS, NOK Host: Bill Mann Guest: Aswath Damodaran Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd, Desireé Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 up with Scheyder for a conversation about: Tradeoffs in mining, and why the U.S. is falling behind in the race for precious minerals. Tensions of the clean energy transition. The “wacky journey” of a junior mining company.  Companies mentioned: TSLA, RIO, LAC, LAAC, CVX, F, GM Host: Deidre Woollard Guest: Ernest Scheyder Producer: Ricky Mulvey, Mary Long Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 broader banking issues, but the liquidation of Evergrande could mean more pain ahead in China. (19:11) Will Lansing, CEO of FICO, talks through his team’s management philosophy, why investors should focus on more than just the company’s scoring business, and the way AI and buy-now-pay-later are affecting the credit industry.. (35:35) Jason and Bill break down two stocks on their radar: Estee Lauder and Etsy. Stocks discussed: AAPL, META, MSFT, AMZN, NYCB, EL, ETSY Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Tim Beyers, Mary Long, Ryan Henderson Engineers: Tim Sparks, Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 who it really benefits. Companies discussed: PTON, OKTA, AFRM, PYPL, SQ, WMT Claim your Epic Bundle discount here: www.fool.com/epic198 Host: Deidre Woollard Guests: Bill Barker, Matt Frankel, Mary Long Producers: Ricky Mulvey, Mary Long Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 as it posts a return to growth. - How the market is grading big tech companies this earnings season. (14:12) Is scanning social media a part of your investment research? Chris Camillo, co-host of "Dumb Money Live" on YouTube, Motley Fool Senior Analyst Sanmeet Deo caught up with Camillo to find out how he does on-the-ground research and the bull case for Tesla's humanoid robots. Companies discussed: MSFT, GOOG, GOOGL, TSLA Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Asit Sharma, Chris Camillo, Sanmeet Deo Engineers: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 incentives in sports betting. Plus, (15:26) Robert Brokamp continues his conversation with Michael Finke, a professor of wealth management and the Director for the Granum Center for Financial Security at The American College of Financial Services. They discuss the key factors for a happy retirement. Epic Bundle Discount: www.fool.com/epic198 Gillies post on X: https://twitter.com/JimPGillies/status/1751713645816365089 Companies discussed: AAPL, MSFT, FLUT Hosts: Ricky Mulvey, Robert Brokamp Guests: Jim Gillies, Michael Finke Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 to adopt artificial intelligence. Companies discussed: AMZN, IRBT, SOFI Claim your Epic Bundle discount here: www.fool.com/epic198 Host: Deidre Woollard Guests: Jason Moser, Eric Siegel Producers: Ricky Mulvey, Mary Long Engineers: Rick Engdahl, Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. - “The HGTV disease.” - Risk mitigation strategies for real estate investors. - A common way that real estate investors start out. Host: Deidre Woollard Guest: Dave Meyer Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd, Chace Przylepa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 a Cincinnati grocer that may rejoin the same ranks. Why investing is not just about revenue growth. Get your dividends report here: www.fool.com/2024dividends A correction: Texas Roadhouse serves lunch on the weekends. Dividend Knights link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-OPCz9pXOcgFqmbMR3wxREg4O7ws_qWW8RWqKPYn1D4/edit#gid=0 Tickers discussed: TXRH, KR, DDS, SCHD, VIG Host: Ricky Mulvey Guest: Anthony Schiavone, Matt Argersinger Producer: Mary Long Engineers: Tim Sparks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 surpassing Apple as the largest publicly traded company. - Alibaba’s co-founders buying up $200M shares, and the state of investing in China. - Tesla’s tough, but predictable quarter, big subscriber growth from Netflix, and why IBM is a sneaky AI play. (19:11) Motley Fool Money’s Deidre Woollard caught up with Jeff Edison, co-founder and CEO of Phillips Edison & Company, to understand the importance of necessity-based goods in retail, what consumers want right now – both in terms of concepts and convenience. (29:49) Bill and Andy talk how Comcast looks more interesting as Peacock grows and two stocks on their radar: Spotify and MercadoLibre. Stocks discussed: MSFT, AAPL, BABA, TSLA, NFLX, IBM, SPOT, MELI, PECO Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Bill Mann, Andy Cross, Deidre Woollard, Jeff Edison Engineers: Tim Sparks, Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(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 discount here: www.fool.com/epic198 Host: Deidre Woollard Guests: Asit Sharma, Mary Long, Tom King Producers: Mary Long, Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, and the metric that shows the company’s streaming supremacy. - Chipotle’s preparations for “peak burrito.” (15:00) The trend of stay-at-home is hitting some “eatertainment” companies. Motley Fool Money’s Ricky Mulvey caught up with Fool contributor Rick Munnariz to talk about one arcade company that’s trying to reverse a sales decline.  Companies discussed: ASML, NFLX, CMG, PLAY, BOWL, MODG Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Tim Beyers, Ricky Mulvey, RIck Munarriz Engineers:Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 series with Michael Finke, the Director for the Granum Center for Financial Security at The American College of Financial Services. In part one, they discuss what to consider when planning a withdrawal rate for retirement. Companies discussed: NFLX, TKO, PG, SCHW Hosts: Ricky Mulvey, Robert Brokamp Guests: Bill Mann, Michael Finke Producer: Mary Long Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 next. Companies discussed: M, HRB, NYT, AMZN, GOOG, GOOGL, SEDG, SFIX Claim your Epic Bundle discount here: www.fool.com/epic198 Host: Deidre Woollard Guests: Jason Moser, Jamil Khan Producers: Mary Long, Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd, Kyle Carruthers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 each other Tickers discussed: DIS Host: Ricky Mulvey Guest: Ed Catmull Producer: Mary Long Engineer: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.  - Moderna’s vaccine strategy Companies discussed: LLY, NVO, GPCR, NVDA, DXCM, NVDA, BIIB, GEHC, MRNA, NVCR, VRTX Host: Deidre Woollard Guest: Karl Thiel Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Tim Sparks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 and Fidelity getting in on the newly available Bitcoin spot ETFs, and how they could create problems for Coinbase. - Earnings updates from industry leaders Prologis, Taiwan Semiconductor, Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs. (19:11) Best-selling Author Dan Pink takes ideas from his books and applies them to the modern topics of AI, employee motivation, and what the modern office is really for in an increasingly hybrid world. (32:12) Jason and Matt break down two stocks on their radar: Globus Medical and RPM International. Stocks discussed: IBIT, FBTC, COIN, PYPL, PLD, TSMC, MS, GS, RPM, GMED Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Jason Moser, Matt Argersinger, Dan Pink, Shannon Jones Engineers: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 medium dive into Paycom and discuss a product that could be too good for its own good. Companies discussed: TFC, DFS, USB, WFC, PAYC, JPM, PAYX, PCTY, ADP, ORCL Claim your Epic Bundle discount here: www.fool.com/epic198 Host: Deidre Woollard Guests: Asit Sharma, Matt Frankel, Mary Long Producers: Ricky Mulvey, Mary Long Engineer: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 control. - Uber’s plans to shelve Drizly two years after buying it for $1.1B. (13:36) Dave Holeman is the CEO of Whitestone REIT, which focuses on open-air retail centers. He talks to Deidre Woollard about why restaurants are the new anchor stores and how shopping habits are changing. Companies discussed: SAVE, JBLU, TSLA, UBER, WSR Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Asit Sharma, Deidre Woollard, Dave Holeman Engineers: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 open up the member mailbag and answer your questions about investing a lump sum, saving for kids, and ABLE accounts. Stocks mentioned: GS, MS, ADDYY Epic Bundle discount link: www.fool.com/epic198 Got a question for the show? Our email is podcasts@fool.com Host: Ricky Mulvey Guests: Jason Moser, Alison Southwick, Robert Brokamp Producer: Mary Long Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 “lucky survivor,” And the dangers of institutional thinking – in investing and academia. Tickers discussed: NOK, BTC Host: Ricky Mulvey Guest: Jules van Binsbergen Producer: Mary Long Engineer: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 efficiency, part two. - A major tailwind for the economy. Host: Deidre Woollard Guest: Liz Ann Sonders Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Tim Sparks, Chace Przylepa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 to take Docusign private. - Big bank updates, a surprising pop from WD40, and things to watch heading into earnings season. (19:11) Documentarian Chris Temple talks about his new movie This is Not Financial Advice and how parasocial relationships are impacting what people do with their money and the causes of growing financial nihilism among younger Americans. (32:46) Ron and Emily break down two stocks on their radar: Despegar and On Holdings. Stocks discussed: TWLO, MTCH, DOCU, BAC, WFC, JPM, C, WDFC, ONON, DESP Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Ron Gross, Emily Flippen, Mary Long, Chris Temple Engineers: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(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, AMZN, BLK, RENT, SNAP, NFLX, COST Claim your Epic Bundle discount here: www.fool.com/epic198 Host: Deidre Woollard Guests: David Meier, Ricky Mulvey, Alicia Alfiere Producers: Mary Long, Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 for the gig economy and workers that are heavily reliant on companies like Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash. - An early earnings look for Intuitive Surgical, and why surgery activity has normalized post-COVID. (12:48) Burford Capital CEO Chris Bogart walks analyst Rich Griefner through the world of legal financing, his company's competitive advantages, and a high-stakes case with Argentina. Companies discussed: UBER, LYFT, DASH, AMXZN, BUR Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Jason Moser, Rich Griefner, Engineers: Dan Boyd, Dez Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 share some advice for a healthier new year. Dividends report: www.fool.com/2024dividends Companies discussed: BA, SPR, CROX Hosts: Ricky Mulvey, Alison Southwick Guests: Bill Barker, Robert Brokamp Producer: Mary Long Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 cloud and the new threats facing electric cars. Companies discussed: AAPL TWLO, NVDA, AMD, OTC: TMICY Claim your Epic Bundle discount here: www.fool.com/epic198 Host: Deidre Woollard Guests: Jason Moser, Ricky Mulvey, Kevin Simzer Producers: Mary Long, Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd, Desiree Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 biggest significant economic story (that’s already known). - What early criticisms of cars, airplanes, and AI have in common.  Host: Dylan Lewis Guest: Morgan Housel Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 ahead might (or might not) have in store.  Claim your Epic Bundle discount here.  Host: Mary Long Guest: Asit Sharma, Meilin Quinn, Matt Argersinger Engineer: Tim Sparks, Dan Boyd Tickers mentioned: DIS, VINP, EPR, HSY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 and retail numbers, and what they say about the shopping season. - Why Walgreen’s status as a Dividend Aristocrat is over. (19:11) David Gardner shares some timeless investing advice and some inspiration to kick off 2024. (34:20) Jason and Matt break down two stocks on their radar: UiPath and Pebblebrook Hotel Trust. Stocks discussed: AAPL, NVDA, GOOG, GOOGL, TSLA, META, WBA, NFLX, NET, MTN Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Matt Argersinger, Jason Moser, David Gardner Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, TSE:ATZ, ATZAF, SHOP Get your dividends report here: www.fool.com/2024dividends Host: Deidre Woollard Guests: Bill Barker, Jim Gillies, Ricky Mulvey Producers: Mary Long, Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 its heels. - A digital entertainment stock to watch in 2024. (15:47) It’s been a great run for growth stocks – and it might not be over! Deidre Woollard caught up with Motley Fool Analyst Kirsten Guerra for a look at some recent winners that could keep winning in 2024. Companies discussed: DIS, TSLA, SONO, DUOL Catch the original Steamboat Willie cartoon, in all its public domain glory here. Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Asit Sharma, Deidre Woollard, Kirsten Guerra Engineers: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.  - A stock and an ETF we plan on holding through 2024. Plus, (17:42) Robert Brokamp and Alison Southwick provide some tips to be more productive in the new year. Stocks/ETFs mentioned: AAPL, MASI, TDOC, AXON, SCHD Link to receive a complimentary report on dividend stocks: www.fool.com/2024dividends Learn more about your ad choices at megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosts: Ricky Mulvey Guests: Jason Moser, Alison Southwick, Robert Brokamp Producer: Mary Long Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 from 2023 and a Fool stock he’s excited about for 2024. (34:45) Ron Gross and Matt Argersinger share two stocks on their radar for the new year: American Tower and EPR Properties. Stocks: SBUX, DIS, BRK, SHOP, AMT, EPR, Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Ron Gross, Matt Argersinger, Tom Gardner Engineer: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 scenarios for housing affordability - A void that Blackstone and Brookfield could be looking to fill - Why REITs are poised for a rebound Tickers discussed: DLR, EQIX, IRM, PLD, STAG, MAA, BX, BN, STWD, ZG, RDFN, CSGP Host: Deidre Woollard Guest: Matt Argersinger, Anthony Schiavone Producer: Mary Long Engineers: Dan Boyd, Annie Pope Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 to bet against him in the restaurant industry. Stocks discussed: GOOG, GOOGL, X, META, CAVA, SBUX Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Morgan Housel, Ron Shaich Engineers: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 talks with Ken Cornick, the co-founder, President, and Chief Financial Officer of CLEAR, an identity management company. This conversation was recorded on Dec. 8, 2023. Companies discussed: YOU, WBD, PARA, KMX, CVNA, AMZN, NFLX, DIS Claim your dividend report here: www.fool.com/dividends Host: Deidre Woollard Guests: Yasser El-Shimy, Sanmeet Deo, Ken Cornick Producers: Mary Long, Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd, Ricky Mulvey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 customers. - Fedex’s latest results and why they might be better than the market thinks. (16:39) Mary Long caught up with Kristy Akullian, Senior Member of the iShares investment strategy team at Blackrock. for a look at her team's 2024 outlook and one country to keep an eye on. Companies discussed: AAPL, MASI, CMCSA, FDX Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Tim Beyers, Mary Long, Kristy Akullian Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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) Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp open the listener mailbag and answer a question about saving in a portfolio of only stocks for retirement. Got a question for the show? Email us at podcasts@fool.com Companies discussed: MAT, CPNG, FTCH Hosts: Ricky Mulvey, Alison Southwick Guests: Asit Sharma, Robert Brokamp Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(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 discussed: X, ADBE, CLF, XRX, AAPL, META, GOOG, GOOGL, NVDA Claim your Stock Advisor discount here: www.fool.com/mfmdiscount Host: Deidre Woollard Guests: Bill Barker, Bill Raduchel Producers: Ricky Mulvey, Mary Long Engineers: Kyle Carruthers, Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 “Iron Man.” - How the pandemic changed Marvel. Company discussed: DIS Host: Mary Long Guest: Dave Gonzales Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Tim Sparks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 can ruin companies, And Tesla’s AI ambitions.  Companies discussed: WMT, AAPL, CRM, CPNG, SNOW, TWLO, DDOG, TSLA Host: Mary Long Guest: Alicia Alfiere, Tim Beyers, Tim White Engineer: Tim Sparks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 for Dollar General. - The IPO and product launch that were totally forgotten this year. (19:11) Dave Meyer – the VP of Growth and Analytics and the host of the On The Market Podcast at Bigger Pockets – talks through insights from Bigger Pockets State of Real Estate Investing Report, and some interesting areas to watch in 2024. You can get Bigger Pockets full State of Real Estate Investing Report here: biggerpockets.com/REALESTATE24 (33:42) Jason and Bill break down two stocks on their radar: Okta and Crispr. Stocks discussed: NVDA, CCL, RCL, DG, CAVA, META, CRSP, OKTA Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Bill Mann, Jason Moser, Dave Meyer, Deidre Woollard Engineers: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“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 she now believes that aliens built the pyramids), And what stocks she’d gift to the remaining castaways. Companies discussed: DASH, UBER Host: Mary Long Guest: Emily Flippen Engineer: Tim Sparks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 antitrust loss against Epic Games. Plus, (13:58) Robert Brokamp interviews Mark Kantrowitz the author of “How to Appeal for More College Financial Aid” about the recent changes to the FAFSA. Stocks discussed: OXY, XOM, NFLX, DIS, WBD, GOOG, GOOGL, AAPL Hosts: Ricky Mulvey, Robert Brokamp Guests: Nick Sciple, Mark Kantrowitz Engineers: Tim Sparks, Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Boston Omaha, a company that could be poised to be the next great conglomerate. Companies discussed: BOC, M, WMT, AMZN Host: Deidre Woollard Guests: Jason Moser, Ricky Mulvey, Matt Frankel Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd, Annie Pope Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Best Buy. - A slowdown for Home Depot and Lowes. - Retail trends to watch in 2024. Tickers discussed: HD, LOW, BBY, LOVE, WRBY, LULU, NKE, UA Host: Deidre Woollard  Guest: Asit Sharma, Toby Bordelon Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Rick Engdahl, Tim Sparks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 long-term, growing winners And a company that “specializes in the absurd”  Tickers discussed: CM, BNS, TD, RY, BMO, TSX:NA, BB, SHOP,  TSX: CSU, TSX: ATD, TSX: SJ Host: Nick Sciple Guest: Jim Gillies Producer: Mary Long Engineers: Dan Boyd, Tim Sparks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Smuckers showing it has pricing power in peanut butter. (19:11) Journalist and author Bethany McLean’s talks with Deidre Woollard about her latest book “The Big Fail” and takes a look at the past three years, how we responded to COVID, and the lasting effects on households, businesses, and the economy. (33:05) Ron and Andy break down two stocks on their radar: Target and MongoDB. Stocks discussed: GOOG, GOOGL, GME, DOCU, CHWY, LULU, SJM, MDB, TGT Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Andy Cross, Ron Gross, Bethany McLean, Deidre Woollard Engineer: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 impact of weight-loss drugs on diabetes care. Companies discussed: DXCM, DG, CHWY, DLTR, AMZN, WMT Claim your dividend report here: www.fool.com/dividends Host: Deidre Woollard Guests: Kevin Sayer, Mary Long, Bill Barker Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Rick Engdahl, Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 its investor day. - The sauce Bill wishes would get more love at McD’s. - Slowing growth in the spirit market, and how it is affecting Brown-Forman and Diageo. (12:47) Deidre Woollard talks with Slutty Vegan founder Pinky Cole about building a restaurant chain, leveraging brand partnerships, and investing in the future. Companies discussed: TGT, BYND, SHOO Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Bill Mann, Pinky Cole, Deidre Woollard Engineers: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. - Spotify cutting 17% of its workforce and whether more layoffs across tech and financials could be coming in 2024. (18:18) Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp discuss end-of-year planning and what you can do today to prepare for 2024. Companies discussed: UBER, LYFT, WFC, SPOT Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Tim Beyers, Alison Southwick, Robert Brokamp Engineers: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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) Deidre Woollard chats with Solo Brands CEO John Merris about the company’s collection of brands and where it could be headed next. Companies discussed: HA, ALK, AMZN, DTC, PFE, RHHBY Claim your dividend stocks here: www.fool.com/dividends Host: Deidre Woollard Guests: Jason Moser, John Merris Producer: Mary Long Engineers: Dan Boyd, Desiree Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, MC, PYPL, SQ, PINS, MQ, FOUR, MELI, UBER, DASH Host: Jason Moser, Matt Frankel Producer: Mary Long Engineer: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 – and brings about impressive returns along the way. They discuss: The power of “geekiness” How Satya Nadella turned Microsoft around And why Amazon *wants* to see billion-dollar failures. Tickers discussed: AMZN, MSFT, AAPL, GOOG, META Host: Mary Long Guest: Andrew McAfee Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 card partnership. - Thoughts on Tesla’s Cybertruck and the new details we have after this week’s showcase. (19:11) Adobe Insights Vivek Pandya talks through the trends he’s seeing so far in holiday spending and whether it makes sense to buy now or wait for some of the items on your list. You can catch Adobe’s holiday shopping tracking here. (34:10) Jason and Matt break down two stocks on their radar: Docusign and EPR Properties. Stocks discussed: AAPL, GS, TSLA, BRK.A, BRK.B, DOCU, EPR Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Jason Moser, Matt Argersinger, Vivek Pandya Engineers: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 a look at 3 other stocks in the midst of a turnaround today. Companies discussed: BB, GRMN, ZIP, EVBG, TDOC, CRM, GM, F, TSLA, OKTA Claim your Stock Advisor discount here: www.fool.com/mfmdiscount Host: Deidre Woollard Guests: Bill Barker, Mary Long, David Meier Producer: Mary Long Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 thing you can do to celebrate his life today – read a book. Companies discussed: BRK.A, BRK.B, AAPL Check out The Morning Show’s conversation about Charlie Munger here (must be a paid member of a U.S. Motley Fool service to access) Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: David Meier Engineers: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 company Shein will likely be coming public in 2024. - How Weight Watchers is adjusting its strategy to incorporate weight loss drugs. (15:26) Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp answer listener questions about letting winning stocks run, the early days of your personal finance journey, open enrollment options, and filling your portfolio with treasuries. Companies discussed: WW, NVDA, MSFT, APPL Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Asit Sharma, Alison Southwick, Robert Brokamp Engineers: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Advisor discount here: www.fool.com/mfmdiscount Companies discussed: AMZN, SHOP, WMT, PYPL, AFRM, AAPL, RACE, CFRH.F, LVMH, SWGAY Host: Deidre Woollard Guests: Jason Moser, Alex Friedman, Ariel Adams Producer: Mary Long Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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% YTD and their slices of humble pie this Thanksgiving. - The reasons they’re thankful for Cadence Design Systems, CRISPR, and our podcast listeners around the globe. - The no-go topics at this year’s dinner table – crypto and weight-loss drugs. (19:11) James Zahn, Editor in Chief at The Toy Book, shares the toys and brands to watch this holiday season. (32:48) Jason and Bill break down two stocks on their radar: Samsara and Domino’s. Catch a picture of the new Domino’s delivery oven bike here. Stocks discussed: CDNS, CRSP, IOT, DPZ Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Bill Mann, Jason Moser, James Zahn, Mr. Gobbler Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 at podcasts@fool.com, or leave us a voicemail at 703-254-1445. Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Asit Sharma Engineers: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 from a motley collection of Fools. Companies discussed: ZM, NOW, CMG, LOW, AMZN, HD, BBY Claim your dividend report here:  www.fool.com/dividends Host: Deidre Woollard Guests: Asit Sharma, Robert Brokamp, Alison Southwick Producer: Mary Long Engineers: Tim Sparks, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 of the alternative assets business at Sun Life, talks with Deidre Woollard about the latest in commercial real estate. Companies discussed: MSFT, NVDA, GM, GOOG, GOOGL Claim your Stock Advisor discount here: www.fool.com/mfmdiscount Host: Deidre Woollard Guests: Bill Barker, Ryan Severino Producer: Mary Long Engineers: Dan Boyd, Tim Sparks, Austin Morgan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 philosophies that drive Einstein-esque founders, And the startup working to “de-extinct” the Woolly Mammoth.   Tickers discussed: TSLA, META, GME, AMC Host: Ricky Mulvey Guest: Ben Mezrich Producer: Mary Long Engineer: Annie Pope, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 with Miller to discuss: The semiconductor supply chain Intel’s turnaround and new focus on foundries  How TSMC balances secrecy, transparency, and trust when it comes to intellectual property Tickers discussed: TSMC, SSU, NVDA, AAPL, AMD, INTC, ASML Host: Ricky Mulvey Guest: Chris Miller Producer: Mary Long Engineers: Dan Boyd, Tim Sparks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 rates. - Results from Target, Wal-Mart, and Home Depot and what they say about the state of the consumer. - Warren Buffett’s latest portfolio moves and why it isn’t surprising that he’s been a net seller of stocks recently. (19:11) The New Yorker’s Heidi Blake explains the complicated world of carbon offsets and how incentives can get in the way of the environmental and financial impact they’re intended to bring. Heidi Blake’s New Yorker article The Great Cash Carbon Hustle is available here. (33:49) Jason and Matt break down two stocks on their radar: Rockwell Automation and Vail Resorts. Stocks discussed: TGT, WMT, HD, AAPL, AXP, ROK, MTN Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Jason Moser, Matt Argersinger, Heidi Blake, Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd, Annie Pope Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 business of selling used cars. Claim your five free dividend stock ideas here: www.fool.com/dividends Companies discussed: WMT, AMZN, COST, CSCO,ACVA Host: Deidre Woollard Guests: Tim Beyers, Ricky Mulvey, Vikas Mehta Producers: Ricky Mulvey, Mary Long Engineer: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. - Target’s efficient quarter and product mix decisions for the holiday quarter. - Airbnb’s $200M acquisition ot AI company GamePlanner.AI (16:28) Ricky Mulvey talks with Red Robin CEO GJ Hart about how he’s trying to turn the 54-year-old burger chain into a premier fast casual dining destination. Companies discussed: GOOG, GOOGL, AAPL, TGT, ABNB, RRGB Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Tim Beyers, Ricky Mulvey, GJ Hart Engineers: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 for Trex.  Plus, (13:32) Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp air some economic grievances discounts, shrink, and dynamic pricing.  Companies discussed: HD, TREX, AAPL, COST  Stock Advisor discount: www.fool.com/mfmdiscount  Hosts: Ricky Mulvey, Alison Southwick  Guests: Asit Sharma, Robert Brokamp  Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. (19:51) Rob Bates and Deidre Woollard discuss the challenges jewelers face as they roll into their big season. Claim your free five stock recommendations here: www.fool.com/dividends Companies discussed: MDNY, CRM, HUBS, SIG Host: Deidre Woollard Guests: Rob Bates, David Meier Producers: Ricky Mulvey, Mary Long Engineers: Dan Boyd, Chace Przylepa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Voice Technology.” Ricky Mulvey caught up with Dengel to discuss: What Alexa and Siri get wrong about voice interaction, Secret leaders in voice technology, And the next battle in the cybersecurity arms race. Tickers discussed: MCD, SG, AMZN, APPL, GOOG, MSFT, META, NVDA, TU Host: Ricky Mulvey Guest: Tobias Dengel Producer: Mary Long Engineer: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 of individual stock investing. They also talk about: The ripple effects of decision-making, Whether short-term investing deserves its bad reputation, And the time horizon needed to differentiate between luck and skill.  Tickers discussed: CMG, NFLX, NVDA, MCD Host: Ricky Mulvey Guest: Jonathan Berk Producer: Mary Long Engineer: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Desk’s warning about ad markets, and DataDog showing healthy signs in cloud spend. How Adyen is learning how to better play the expectations game. (19:02) Motley Fool Contributor Lou Whiteman spoke with Brad Jacobs, former CEO of XPO Logistics, about embracing a problem, how a short-seller targeting his company led to a great capital allocation decision, and other lessons from his book How to Make a Few Billion Dollars. (31:14) Emily and Andy break down two stocks on their radar: Axon and Gartner. Stocks discussed: DIS, WBD, TTD, DDOG, ADYEY, CPNG, XPO, LLY, IT, AXON Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Emily Flippen, Andy Cross, Lou Whiteman,  Engineers: Rick Engdahl, Annie Pope Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 the future of data management.Claim your Stock Advisor discount here:  www.fool.com/mfmdiscount Companies discussed: DIS, WBD, NYT, NFLX, SNAP, PINS, INFAHost: Deidre Woollard Guests: Jitesh Ghai, Tim White, Tim Beyers, Bill Barker Producers: Ricky Mulvey, Mary Long Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 slight guidance adjustment, and what it bodes for growth stocks. (16:26) Mary Long caught up with Adecco Staffing's Senior Vice President Amy Glaser for a look at holiday hiring trends and rising part-time work. Check out our Stock Advisor Dividend Report at: www.fool.com/dividends  Companies discussed: HOOD, TOST Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Bill Mann, Mary Long, Amy Glaser Engineers: Rick Engdahl, Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Americans are saving. Companies discussed: UBER, WE Hosts: Ricky Mulvey, Alison Southwick Guests: Bill Mann, Robert Brokamp Producer: Mary Long Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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) Mary Long and David Meier explore the big cybersecurity opportunity facing Palo Alto Networks. Claim your dividend report here: www.fool.com/dividends Companies discussed: BAM, BRK.A, BRK.B, PANW, Z, ZG, RDFN Host: Deidre Woollard Guests: Matt Frankel, Mary Long, David Meier Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 not-so-helpful side effect of having fewer economic downturns Why true optimists believe that the future is messy Cautionary tales from companies that “got too wide” And what Warren Buffett understands about storytelling. Tickers discussed: MSFT, GM, APPL, SSU, BRK.A, BRK.B Claim your Stock Advisor discount here: www.fool.com/mfmdiscount Premium Motley Fool US members can check out the latest “Mindset with Morgan Housel” episode here. Host: Dylan Lewis Guest: Morgan Housel Producer: Mary Long Engineer: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 business value What growth rates ignore And the thing that Sweetgreen misses about automation Tickers discussed: PTON, TGT, DXCM, HSY, NVDA, CHGG, COST, SG, RENT Link to Fool Message Boards + Classroom Podcast Discussions Host: Ricky Mulvey Guest: Patrick Badolato Producer: Mary Long Engineers: Dan Boyd, Annie Pope Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 all cylinders. Huge earnings reactions from DoorDash and Roku, and Match’s struggle to hold onto singles.  (18:50) Marc Robinson breaks down the negotiations between the United Auto Workers and automakers Ford, Stellantis, and General Motors. (34:16) Ron and Matt break down two stocks on their radar: WK Kellogg and Quest Diagnostics. Stocks discussed: SBUX, AAPL, SHOP, MTCH, DASH, ROKU, KLG, DGX Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Ron Gross, Matt Argersinger, Marc Robinson Engineers: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 take a look at restaurant tech company, Toast. Stock Advisor discount link: www.fool.com/mfmdiscount Companies discussed: PYPL, ABNB, TOST, ORCL Hosts: Ricky Mulvey, Mary Long Guests: Jason Moser, Tim Beyers Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 companies like Redfin. - Three lessons from WeWork’s bankruptcy.  (16:13) Motley Fool Money’s Deidre Woollard caught up with Jean-Manuel Izaret to talk about his book "Game Changer” and the strategies companies use when they set prices. Companies discussed: RDFN, UBER, AAPL, SBUX Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Asit Sharma, Deidre Woollard, Jean-Manuel Izaret Engineers: Dan Boyd, RIck Engdahl  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

*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 horror stories. Companies discussed: AAPL, EBAY, SNBR, AER Link to “Financial Horror Stories Vol. 2, Scary Scams”: https://www.fool.com/podcasts/rule-breaker-investing/2023-10-18-financial-horror-stories-vol-2/ Link to Motley Fool message boards: https://community.fool.com/ Hosts: Ricky Mulvey, Alison Southwick Guests: Jim Gillies, Robert Brokamp Producer: Mary Long Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 one a little bloody. Claim your five dividend stock recommendations: www.fool.com/dividends Companies discussed: MCD, CMG, DASH, UBER, DPZ, HSY, TMDX Host: Deidre Woollard Guests: Asit Sharma, Jason Moser, Ricky Mulvey Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 in New York, they discuss: Past, present, and future cravings of the American eater Fighting against the “pervasive short-termism in our capital markets. And the future of automation in food Ticker discussed: CAVA Host: Dylan Lewis Guest: Ron Shaich Producer: Mac Greer, Mary Long Engineer: Tim Sparks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 member event in New York. They discuss: The downfall of crypto exchange FTX and potential outcomes for Bankman-Fried’s ongoing criminal trial The hold that FOMO has over Silicon Valley Why organizations can’t thrive without “keen emotional intelligence” Host: Tom Gardner Guest: Michael Lewis Producers: Mac Greer, Mary Long Engineers: Tim Sparks, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 might mean for Meta. - Visa and Mastercard earnings, and why consumer spend might lighten up a bit in Q4. - Spotify’s fantastic past twelve months and what investors should think now. (19:11) Motley Fool co-Founder and CEO Tom Gardner caught up with Michael Lewis at ONE: NYC about FTX, SBF, and the investing dynamics of Silicon Valley. (30:37) Jason and Emily break down two stocks on their radar: Masimo and Okta. Stocks discussed: AMZN, META, GOOG, GOOGL, MSFT, V, MA, SPOT, OKTA, MASI Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Jason Moser, Emily Flippen, Tom Gardner, Michael Lewis Engineers: Tim Sparks, Dan Boyd  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(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 Melissa Schilling about traits shared by the world’s greatest innovators. Claim your Stock Advisor discount here: www.fool.com/mfmdiscount Companies discussed: META, AAPL, NVDA, SNOW, TSLA, AMZN Host: Deidre Woollard Guests: Asit Sharma, Melissa Schilling, Tim Beyers Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd, Tim Sparks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Plus, (14:58) Deidre Woollard interviews Vincent Stanley, Patagonia’s Director of Philosophy, about companies that are doing work to help the planet. Companies discussed: MSFT, GOOG, GOOGL, WMT, UL, DANOY, SSU Hosts: Ricky Mulvey, Deidre Woollard Guests: Nick Sciple, Vincent Stanley Producer: Mary Long Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 record number of CEOs have left their seats this year. Plus, (13:53) Robert Brokamp and Alison Southwick discuss the pillars of retirement planning. Companies discussed: GM, TSLA, KO Stock Advisor Discount Link: www.fool.com/MFMDiscount Hosts: Ricky Mulvey, Alison Southwick Guests: Bill Barker, Robert Brokamp Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 sessions for our member event - One Fool stock that isn’t getting enough attention, and another that has surprised the investing team.  (14:08) We take questions from our ONE members in NYC – Andy and Asit weigh in on PayPal, how high rates impact investing decisions, and some companies that have done succession well recently. Companies discussed: NDAQ, ASML, META, PYPL, COST Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Asit Sharma, Andy Cross Engineers: Rick Engdahl, Dan Boyd  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 making lessons from Warren Buffett, Charlie Munger, and Daniel Kahneman. - How to create rules to become a more disciplined investor. - Tips for writing an investment thesis. Tickers discussed: BRK.A, BRK.B Host: Mary Long Guest: Shane Parrish Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Tim Sparks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Advisor members can listen to the full conversation here.  Tickers discussed: AXON, SPY, ABNB, TTD, TSLA, AMZN, DFH, TMDX, LUV, TREX, SHOP, ANET, CRM Host: Brian Stoffel Guest: Tom Gardner Producer: Mac Greer, Mary Long Engineer: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 than its subscriber business. - How making EVs affordable is eating into Tesla’s industry-leading margins. - The Craig Jelenik era at Costco and how the company is doing succession right.  (19:04) Motley Fool Money’s Deidre Woollard caught up with McKeel Hagerty, CEO of Hagerty about his company’s focus – insuring classic cars, as well as his favorite ride, and the unique ways Hagerty tries to reach new customers.  (32:11) Jason and Matt break down two stocks on their radar: Chipotle and Home Depot. To get our special Stock Advisor offer for podcast listeners, head to: fool.com/mfmdiscount Stocks discussed: NFLX, TSLA, COST, PLD, BX, TSM, HGTY, CMG, HD Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Jason Moser, Matt Argersinger, McKeel Hagerty, Deidre Woollard Engineers: Rick Engdahl, Chace Przylepa  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 impact of lawsuits against the National Association of Realtors. Claim your Stock Advisor discount: www.fool.com/mfmdiscount Companies discussed: TSLA, NFLX, RDFN, RMAX, HOUS Host: Deidre Woollard Guests: Tim Beyers, Greg Robertson Producers: Ricky Mulvey, Mary Long Engineer: Tim Sparks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Vans, The North Face, and Supreme. - How Roblox’s return to office plans are a sign of the times for the pandemic darling.    (14:04) Ricky Mulvey caught up with Nick Sciple to check in on Next Era Energy and the rocky ride for utility stocks so far this year.   Companies discussed: INTU, VFC, RBLX, NEE, NEP, BWXT, CNQ, CEG   Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Jason Moser, Ricky Mulvey, Nick Sciple Engineers: Tim Sparks   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 for credit investing, and a bond fund yielding 9%. Plus, (15:04) Robert Brokamp and Alison Southwick answer listener questions about money market funds, 401(k) rollovers, and automated investing. Companies/Funds mentioned: MSFT, LULU, USHY Hosts: Ricky Mulvey, Alison Southwick Guests: Asit Sharma, Robert Brokamp Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Deidre Woollard about the changing role of the office in business life. Get your Stock Advisor discount here: www.fool.com/mfmdiscount Companies discussed: C, IWG, SOFI, WFC, BAC, JPM, ALLY Host: Deidre Woollard Guests: Matt Frankel, Mark Dixon Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Annie Pope, Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 buffer. - Opportunities in innovative investing. - The AI boom in private markets and start-ups. Company discussed: NVDA Host: Deidre Woollard Guest: Ben Miller Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Rick Engdahl  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 chains. - Apple’s political risks. - China’s real estate market. Companies discussed: AAPL, TSM, ASML, FANUY BiggerPockets credits: Host: Dave Meyer Producers: Kailyn Bennett, Hager Eldaas Engineer: Exodus Media Motley Fool credits: Guest: Bill Mann Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 by price hikes. - Atlassian’s $1B acquisition of Loom, the market reaction to the Birkenstock IPO, and Spotify’s latest audio push.  (19:11) Bloomberg’s Zeke Faux talks about the trial of FTX’s Sam Bankman Fried with Motley Fool Money’s Deidre Woollard. (32:57) Jason and Emily break down two stocks on their radar: Outset Medical and Twilio. Stocks discussed: JPM, WFC, PEP, TEAM, BIRK, SPOT, OM, TWLO Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Emily Flippen, Jason Moser, Deidre Woollard, Zeke Faux Engineers: Dan Boyd  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Woollard interviews Professor Michael Robbins on his new book Quantitative Asset Management and the future of AI in investing. Claim your five dividend recommendations here: www.fool.com/dividends. Companies discussed: DPZ, WBA, WMT, AMZN, UBER Host: Deidre Woollard Guests: Bill Barker, Michael Robbins Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd, Annie Pope Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 with Apple. - Just how lucrative those deals were for Apple. - The similarities with this case and the government’s anti-trust case against Microsoft in the 1990s.  (14:46) Mary Long caught up with Motley Fool analyst Sanmeet Deo for a chat about airport security stock Clear and the race to the front of the line. Companies discussed: AAPL, GOOG, GOOGL, YOU Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Tim Beyers, Mary Long, Sanmeet Deo Engineers: Dan Boyd  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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) Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp discuss the growing trend of unretirement. Companies discussed: U, DIS Hosts: Ricky Mulvey, Alison Southwick Guests: Jason Moser, Robert Brokamp Engineer: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 they don’t always agree. Venture capitalist Jerry Neumann and serial founder Liz Zalman look at both sides in their book Founder vs. Investor. Access your Stock Advisor discount here: www.fool.com/mfmdiscount Companies discussed:ADBE, AMZN, SHOP, UPS, WMT, UBER, DDOG, OKTA Host: Deidre Woollard Guests: Asit Sharma, Jerry Neumann, Liz Zalman Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Tim Sparks, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 “real world artificial intelligence”  Tickers discussed: TSLA, GOOG, GOOGL Host: Ricky Mulvey Guest: Walter Isaacson Producer: Mary Long Engineer: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 EU. - Cyberattacks hitting Clorox, MGM, and Caesar’s. - China’s BYD heating up the race in EVs. (19:11) Elon Musk’s biographer Walter Isaacson explains Musk’s fascination with X and how his fixation on mission fuels his innovative and entrepreneurial spirit. . (33:00) Bill and Ron break down two stocks on their radar: Chevron and Burford Capital. Stocks discussed: META, CLX, MGM, CZR, TSLA, KVUE, ASR Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Bill Mann, Ron Gross, Ricky Mulvey, Walter Isaacson Engineers: Dan Boyd  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 interviews Joel Marcus, CEO of Alexandria Real Estate Equities about the future of this life sciences real estate investment trust. Companies discussed: ARE, STZ, TLRY Host: Deidre Woollard Guests: Bill Barker, Joel Marcus Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd, Heather Horton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(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.   (15:51) Ricky Mulvey and Bill Mann check in on Costco – the business, its potential, and its new food court offerings.  (27:05) The Motley Fool Money team goes out into the field to taste test Costco’s new roast beef sandwich, mango smoothie, and strawberry ice cream.  If you're looking for investing ideas, we’re offering Motley Fool Money listeners a discount on our flagship service, Stock Advisor. To learn more head to fool.com/mfmdiscount Companies discussed: K, KLG, ARMK, VSTS, COST Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Asit Sharma, Bill Mann, Ricky Mulvey, Sierra Baldwin, Mary Long Engineers: Dan Boyd  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, CFP and Thought Leadership Director at T. Rowe Price about the company’s research on retirement spending. Companies mentioned: LYV, ABNB, MSGS, SPHR, TROW Hosts:Ricky Mulvey, Robert Brokamp Guests: Nick Sciple, Roger Young Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 MSR Strategy and an expert in game theory to understand the rules of the game in this United Autoworkers strike. Claim your Stock Advisor discount here:  www.fool.com/mfmdiscount Companies discussed: F, GM, STLA, PYPL Host: Deidre Woollard Guests: Jason Moser, Ricky Mulvey, Marc Robinson Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Rick Engdahl, Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 keynote speaker, and the author of “Fearless Success.” They discuss: How to find your centerpoint – in airshows and investing What it’s like to sit on a multi-million-dollar sell option And the importance of being “glad to be here” Host: Ricky Mulvey Guest: John Foley Producer: Mary Long Engineers: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, PAYTM, TOST, PYPL, MELI, DLO, BABA Host: Mary Long Guest: Asit Sharma Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Amazon and what it means for big tech. - Earnings updates from Costco, Nike, and Carmax. (19:11) Motley Fool analyst Rick Munarriz gives a rundown on Rover, the petcare marketplace, and explains the tailwinds and tailwags pushing the company forward. . (33:01) Jason and Andy break down two stocks on their radar: EPAM Systems and Intercontinental Exchange. Stocks discussed: AMZN, META, COST, NKE, KMX, ICE, EPAM Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Jason Moser, Andy Cross, Ricky Mulvey, Rick Munarriz Engineers: Dan Boyd  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. (18:24)  Kirsten Guerra and Mary Long explore the potential of Roblox both as an investment and as a growing social phenomenon. Companies discussed: RBLX, ACN, PTON, LULU, KO Host: Deidre Woollard Guests: David Meier, Kirsten Guerra, Mary Long Producers: Ricky Mulvey, Mary Long Engineer: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 out its first business unit – logistics segment Cainiao.  (16:02) The Motley Fool’s own Emily Flippen will be on the 45th season of Survivor – ahead of the show’s premiere tonight on CBS, Mary Long caught up with Emily about why she was excited to take on the challenge of being a castaway.  Companies discussed: AMZN, MTCH, BABA, LULU, WM, TXRH Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Asit Sharma, Mary Long, Emily Flippen Engineers: Dan Boyd  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 their portfolios. Companies/ETFs mentioned: COST, CIBR Hosts: Ricky Mulvey, Alison Southwick Guests: Jim Gillies, Robert Brokamp, Kirsten Guerra, Jason Moser, Bill Mann Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 of RCI Hospitality, Eric Langan on his view on consumer spending, capital allocation, and his journey to the CEO seat. 5 Stocks Under $49 report here: http://www.fool.com/report. Companies discussed: AMZN, WMT, DIS, RICK Host: Deidre Woollard Guests: Ricky Mulvey, Eric Langan, Jason Moser Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 - Which companies are getting the privacy game right (and wrong) - Angel investing, and workarounds to weak links in existing cybersecurity systems Tickers discussed: META, AAPL, AMZN, GOOG, GOOGL, MSFT Host: Deidre Woollard Guest: Tom Kemp Producer: Mary Long Engineers: Dan Boyd, Kyle Carruthers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 investment thesis Where to source ideal replacement candidates And recent examples of expected departures, activist strong-arming, and questionable plays Tickers discussed: PYPL, DOCN, SBUX, DIS, AZO, COST, FOX, NWS, KHC, CMG, PINS, ILMN, ETSY, PTON, FL, ULTA, WBA, PLNT Host: Deidre Woollard Guest: Anand Chokkavelu, Ricky Mulvey Producer: Mary Long Engineer: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. - The latest on UAW, WGA, SAG-AFTRA strikes and one metric that shows the gap between company results and worker pay.  (19:11) Justin Hotard, Heads up Hewlett Packard Enterprise's High Performance Computing & Artificial Intelligence segments – breaks down misconceptions around artificial intelligence, and the best ways you can start learning more and understanding the AI future.  (33:22) Ron and Matt break down two stocks on their radar: Fairfax Financial and Nike.. Stocks discussed: WPC, FDX, GIS, NFLX, WBD, F, GM, FRFHF, NKE,  Pullback stocks report – info about the 5 stocks and joining Stock Advisor available at Fool.com/Pullback. Existing Motley Fool premium members can access the report here.  Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Ron Gross, Matt Argersinger, Sanmeet Deo, Justin Hotard Engineers: Dan Boyd  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 explore how TransMedics is building a complete organ transplantation supply chain. Companies discussed: FDX, UPS, TMDX Host: Deidre Woollard Guests: Bill Mann, Tom King Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 worth studying to understand the data relationships between businesses and their customers.  (20:39) Deidre Woollard gets the inside scoop on peak performance and corporate training from consultant and author Greg Harden.  You can grab your copy of 5 Stocks Under $49 for free and Fool.com/Report. Companies discussed: CART, ARM, NDAQ, KVYO, BRZE Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Tim Beyers, Deidre Woollard, Greg Harden Engineers: Dan Boyd, Kyle Carruthers  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, (15:22) Robert Brokamp and Alison Southwick talk about planning dream vacations before retirement and why you shouldn’t wait.   Companies discussed: F, GM, STLA, TSLA, PYPL   Host: Ricky Mulvey Guests: Asit Sharma, Robert Brokamp, Alison Southwick Producer: Mary Long Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, the company that runs both WWE and UFC, and address the challenges it may face in the future. Companies discussed: K, TKO, MNST, CELH Host: Deidre Woollard Guests: Jason Moser, Ricky Mulvey, John Nash Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“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:  - Why investors are quick to throw belief out the window - What really happens at an NFT party with Snoop Dogg, Eminem, and Jimmy Fallon - Questions around stablecoins, and one company “quilted out of red flags”  - What happens when you spend a book advance on a JPEG image Tickers discussed: USDT Host: Deidre Woollard Guest: Zeke Faux Producers: Ricky Mulvey, Mary Long Engineers: Dan Boyd, Annie Pope Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 college interns Why “experiential” spending could be the future, or failure, of one big-box sports retailer If chatbots killed the homework help business And six stocks that play to back-to-school trends Tickers discussed: MBG.DE, TSLA, META, GOOGL, UBER, LYFT, SPOT, AAPL, PYPL, DKS, TGT, SNAP, ELF, CMG, CHGG Host: Mary Long Guest: Deidre Woollard, Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Tim Sparks, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Birkenstock. (19:02) Ben Mezrich talks about the origin story of the meme stock and his book-turned-movie Dumb Money, in theaters this weekend.  (31:38) Jason and Bill break down two stocks on their radar: PayPal and Schwab. Stocks discussed: DAL, AAL, AAPL, ARM, BIRK, PYPL, SCHW Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Jason Moser, Bill Mann, Ben Mezrich Producer: Mary Long Engineers: Rick Engdahl, Tim Sparks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 and Deidre Woollard ponder the return to office and if things in our working lives will ever be the same again. Companies discussed: F, GM, TSLA, STLA, WE, META, AMZN Host: Deidre Woollard Guests: Bill Barker, Ricky Mulvey Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Rick Engdahl, Tim Sparks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Pro headsets. - Why we want to be hearing more about Slack during Salesforce’s Dreamforce conference.  (19:31) Motley Fool analyst Bill Mann joins Ricky Mulvey to break down the fundamentals of reinsurance and one misconception about Florida's home insurance woes. Companies discussed: AAPL, CRM, ARM, BRK.A, BRK.B, TRV Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Tim Beyers, Ricky Mulvey, Bill Mann Engineers: Tim Sparks, Dan Boyd  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 about 401(k)s, bonds, and asset allocation. Companies discussed: CHTR, DIS, ARM Host: Ricky Mulvey Guests: Bill Barker, Alison Southwick, Robert Brokamp Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Azek on competition in the decking space and what’s next for the brand. Companies discussed: TWNK, SJM, SOVO, AMZN, WMT, CPB, KR, AZEK Host: Deidre Woollard Guests: Jason Moser, Jesse Singh Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“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: - Why a 2% real return is “quite spectacular” - The math and Shakespeare of investing - Why value stocks may have fallen out of fashion - What the history of the stock market reveals about modern bubbles Host: Robert Brokamp Guest: William Bernstein Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.  - If Nvidia can maintain its moat over the long-term. Companies discussed: GM, CP, ADYEY, NVDA Host: Ricky Mulvey Guest: Asit Sharma Engineer: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 of Hulu, and what investors should make of its lost decade - (19:11) NYC’s “de facto ban” for Airbnb, what it means for the company and says about the state of housing and short-term rentals.  (31:44) Jason and Matt break down two stocks on their radar: Hershey and Masimo. Stocks discussed: DIS, NFLX, ABNB, UBER  Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Matt Argersinger, Jason Moser Engineer: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 tech companies. (18:20)  Asit Sharma and Ricky Mulvey break down the basics of expectations investing and give a framework for applying it to individual companies. Companies discussed: PATH, AI, ASAN, NVDA Host: Deidre Woollard Guests: Ricky Mulvey, Bill Barker, Asit Sharma Producer:Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Woollard interviews Oliver Franklin-Wallis, author of “Wasteland: The Dirty Truth About What We Throw Away, Where It Goes, And Why It Matters”. Companies discussed: ABNB, EXPE, AMC, LOW Hosts: Ricky Mulvey, Deidre Woollard Guests: Jason Moser, Oliver Franklin-Wallis Engineers: Dan Boyd, Tim Sparks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Robert Brokamp check in on the bond market, and how investors can benefit from higher rates.  Companies discussed: CHRT, DIS, DASH  Host: Ricky Mulvey  Guests: Jim Gillies, Deidre Woollard, Robert Brokamp  Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 marketing budget.  - Monster Energy’s brilliance in focusing on extreme sports.    Companies discussed: F, PG, PAYC, MNST, ALGT, LUMN, MET, SOFI, AAPL, GOOG, GOOGL   Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Tim Sparks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 renting will become permanent for more Americans and which companies might benefit.  Host: Deidre Woollard Guest: Matt Argersinger Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Rick Engdahl Companies discussed: NVR, INVH, TOL, LEN, MAA, AVB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Chewy.. - Why Lululemon is bucking the trend, and Salesforce is cruising despite tighter budgets in enterprise software too.   (19:06) Certified Financial Planner Matt Frankel talks about how student loan borrowers can prepare for payments to begin again in October and the new programs in place to help borrowers.  - You can find the Department of Education’s website and resources here. - And here’s the White House’s fact sheet on the SAVE plan (30:34) Jason and Bill break down two stocks on their radar: TakeTwo Interactive and Samsara.  Stocks discussed: DG, BIG, FIVE, CHWY, LULU, CRM, TTWO, IOT Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Bill MAnn, Jason Moser Engineer: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 a service and the company’s plans for continued growth. Companies discussed: CRM, CRWD, MSFT, ZS, TDUP Host: Deidre Woollard Guests: Tim Beyers, James Reinhart Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Rick Engdahl, Tim Sparks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 automaker that you’ve never heard of – Vinfast – and why investors should stay away from its stock. - 3M’s $6B settlement, and how investors should be thinking about the legal issues plaguing the company.  (15:43) Ricky Mulvey and Anand Chokkavelu celebrate Warren Buffett’s birthday with a look at some of his most popular and misunderstood quotes. Companies discussed: GBTC, VFS, MMM, BRK.A, BRK.B, AAPL Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Bill Mann, Ricky Mulvey, Anand Chokkavelu Engineers: Rick Engdahl, Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Brokamp and Matt Frankel discuss what to do if your consumer debt is getting more expensive. Companies discussed: BBY, M, JWN, DFS Host: Ricky Mulvey Guests: Bill Barker, Robert Brokamp, Matt Frankel Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 break down how Live Nation profits from blockbuster tours. Companies discussed: LYV, DASH, UBER Host: Deidre Woollard Guests: Jason Moser, Alicia Alfiere Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 public in 2017 and plenty of market cycles along the way.  Deidre Woollard sat down with Glenn to discuss: - The challenges of the current real estate market. - How Redfin plans to take share in the luxury space.  - What value  two recent acquisitions have added to the business. Companies discussed: RDFN Host: Deidre Woollard Guest: Glenn Kelman Engineer: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 companies with a cultural advantage. - Why Alphabet might have a bureaucracy problem.  - Lisa Su’s “David and Goliath” story at Advanced Micro Devices Companies discussed: AAPL, MSFT, META, TSLA, AMD, ADBE, NVDA, AMZN, WHR Host: Ricky Mulvey Guest: Behnam Tabrizi Engineer: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 the season in retail and how investors should be looking at it. - How Williams-Sonoma and Ulta bucked tough trends in retail to put up strong numbers, and the numbers behind updates from Intuit and Autodesk.  (19:11) Olivier Pomel, CEO of DataDog, talks through the company’s recent results, the promising signs he’s seeing in customer spend, and why he thinks his company still has a 10X opportunity in front of it. (33:52) Andy and Jason break down two stocks on their radar: Nike and Chewy. Stocks discussed: NVDA, WDAY, WSM, ADSK, ULTA, INTU, DLTR, FL, NKE, CHWY Host: Dylan Lewis Guest: Jason Moser, Tim Beyers, Olivier Pomel, Tim Beyers Engineers: Dan Boyd, Kyle Carruthers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 discussed: NVDA, AMD, INTC, SNOW Host: Deidre Woollard Guest: Tim Beyers Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 is doing to connect with consumers in a tough retail environment.  Companies discussed: PTON, ANF Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Jason Moser Engineers: Dan Boyd  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 impacting Lowe’s results. - Dick’s management joins the ranks of retailers dealing with theft affecting results.  Companies discussed: ZM, LOW, DKS Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Asit Sharma Engineers: Dan Boyd  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Woollard Guest: David Meier Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 on this promise.  Yepoka Yeebo is the author of “Anansi’s Gold: The Man Who Looted the West, Outfoxed Washington, and Swindled the World.” Ricky Mulvey caught up with Yeebo to discuss: - How a scammer builds credibility. - The investor biases can lead someone to be defrauded. - How the money in the trust fund scam’s scheme actually disappeared. Host: Ricky Mulvey Guest: Yepoka Yeebo Producer: Deidre Woollard Engineer: Tim Sparks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 heating and cooling companies. - One industry that is incredibly difficult to disrupt.  Companies discussed: CARR, WSO, TT, LLI, FERG Host: Ricky Mulvey  Guests: Deidre Woolard, Sanmeet Deo Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 and Tencent, and how to look at some of the scary headlines coming out of China.  (19:11) VICI CEO Ed Pitoniak speaks with Motley Fool Money’s Deidre Woollard to talk about what to expect next on the Las Vegas strip, why wellness is an increasingly interesting category for experience spending, and what good real estate deals look like in this environment.  (33:24) Ron and Emily break down two stocks on their radar: Astec and NICE. Stocks discussed: WMT, TGT, ADYEY, JD, TCEHY, ASTE, NICE  Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Emily Flippen, Ron Gross, Deidre Woollard, Ed Pitoniak Engineers: Dan Boyd, Annie Pope Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 brand. - Why Amazon has struggled with getting grocery right. Companies discussed: WMT, TGT, KR, ACI, AMZN Host: Deidre Woollard Guest: Bill Barker Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 slowing consumer spend in high-ticket items and increased focus on essential items.  - Why TJX is happy to see inventory issues in retail and how the company continues to thrive in a tough environment.  Companies discussed: TGT, TJX, CAVA, WMT Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Jason Moser Engineers: Dan Boyd  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 regional banks. Michael Burry’s bearish option bet against the S&P 500 and NASDAQ, worth $1.6 billion in notional value. Companies discussed: HD, MTB Host: Ricky Mulvey Guest: Asit Sharma Engineer: Tim Sparks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. infrastructure. Companies discussed: PYPL, X, CLF, INTU, META, TSLA Host: Deidre Woollard Guest: Jason Moser Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Wisdom of Crowds”. Motley Fool co-founder and Chief Rule Breaker David Gardner caught up with Surowiecki on his podcast, Rule Breaker Investing. This show is a cut of their conversation. They discuss: - Lessons from Bitcoin’s past boom, and its place as cryptocurrency’s “top dog” - The correlation between crypto and tech stocks - One company that’s tied its fate to the success of Bitcoin - Meme stocks from the lens of cash flow investing Tickers mentioned: BTC, ETH, MSTR, GME This episode is just part of an interview aired on the Rule Breaker Investing podcast. You can listen to the entire conversation here. Host: Mary Long Guests: David Gardner, James Surowiecki Engineer: Rick Engdahl Producer: Ricky Mulvey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 trend of hearing loss? - (15:03) How should investors think about Tesla’s charging network?- (16:14) Stocks are more expensive. Should I keep buying? - (18:35) Are there cash-like ETFs? - (21:20) Should I buy Universal Life Insurance?- (23:38) Are there investing opportunities in India? - (25:41) How do foreign exchange rates affect an investing strategy? Companies/Tickers mentioned: TSLA, SOON, DEMANT, GN, KN, APPH, SGOV, SMIN, AMZN Host: Mary Long Guests: Deidre Woollard, Jason Moser, Asit Sharma, Brian Orelli, Robert Brokamp, Bill Mann, Scott Phillips Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, UPS, and Axon.  (19:11) Motley Fool Money’s Deidre Woollard talks with Tom Larsen, a senior director at Corelogic, about extreme weather’s impact on homeowners and insurers. (28:48) Jason and Matt break down two stocks on their radar: Sky Harbor and Home Depot Stocks discussed: DIS, AXON, UPS, WE, TLRY, HD, SKYH Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Matt Argersinger, Jason Moser, Deidre Woollard, Tom Larsen Engineer: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 outside of advertising’s walled gardens. Companies discussed: TTD, DIS, NFLX, PENN Host: Deidre Woollard Guests: Tim Beyers     Producer: Ricky Mulvey     Engineers: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 accounts receivable. - Whether Chegg can harness AI for its education offerings. - Why Nelnet’s slow and steady Berkshire approach continues to pay off.  Companies discussed: CHGG, NNI, CELH Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Jim Gillies Engineers: Dan Boyd  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 employees back to the office. Companies discussed: TSLA, LLA, NVO, QSR, ZM Host: Ricky Mulvey Guest: Bill Barker Engineer: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, KHC, CPB, SOVO, SRG, KO, KNSL Host: Deidre Woollard Guest: Jason Moser Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Rick Engdahl       Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. They discuss: - What it takes to bring a new fast food product to market - How social media changed the restaurant industry - The challenge of automating a kitchen Companies discussed: YUM, MCD, PEP, WEN, CMG, SG Host: Mary Long Guest: David Henkes Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 power of being a smart contrarian  And which traits make for a truly successful market-beating strategy Host: Ricky Mulvey Guest: Anand Chokkavelu Producer: Mary Long Engineer: Tim Sparks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 profits from Uber, impressive traffic from Wingstop, E.l.f’s epic quarter, and how PayPal might not go anywhere until they announce a new CEO. (19:05) Motley Fool analyst Rick Munarriz weighs in on the state of Disney’s Marvel and whether they can re-capture the box office magic any time soon..   (32:00) Jason and Bill break down two stocks on their radar: Calloway TopGolf and Outset Medical. Stocks discussed: AMZN, AAPL, UBER, ELF, PYPL, WING, MODG, OM Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Bill Mann, Jason Moser, Rick Munarriz Engineers: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 the stocks that help them sleep well at night. Companies discussed: PINS, O, BRK, PSA, MKC, HD, ETSY, MELI, SHOP Host: Deidre Woollard Guests: Tim Beyers, Matt Frankel, Jason Moser Producer: Mary Long Engineer: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. - How AI and lagging PC sales trends are affecting AMD.  (15:14) Deidre Woollard caught up with Yasser El-Shimy for a look at Saab – a company that you think does one thing, but really should be on your radar for something else..  Companies discussed: SBUX, PINS, AMD, SAABY Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Asit Sharma, Deidre Woollard, Yasser El-Shimy Engineers: Dan Boyd  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, and Beyond. Plus, (15:15) Robert Brokamp and Megan Brinsfield discuss common tax myths for digital nomads. Stocks discussed: UBER, LYFT, ARI, OSTK Click here for the latest Stock Advisor Roundtable episode!   Host: Ricky Mulvey Guests: Bill Mann, Robert Brokamp, Megan Brinsfield Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl, Tim Sparks Disclosure: Motley Fool Wealth Management (“MFWM”) is an SEC registered investment adviser. MFWM, an affiliate of The Motley Fool LLC (“TMF”) is a separate legal entity, and all financial planning and discretionary asset management services for our clients are made independently by the financial planners and asset managers at MFWM. No TMF analysts are involved in the investment decision making or daily operations of MFWM. MFWM does not attempt to track any TMF services. Megan Brinsfield is the Director of Financial Planning at MFWM. The comments and ideas presented by the speaker in this podcast are solely those of the speaker and do not necessarily represent those of MFWM or any of its affiliates. This discussion is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment or financial planning advice or recommendations. Certain statements may be deemed forward-looking, however there is not guarantee of any outcome. Past performance does not guarantee future results. MFWM encourages you to seek personalized advice from qualified professionals, including (without limitation) tax professionals, regarding all personal finance issues. While we can counsel on tax efficiency and general tax considerations, MFWM does not (and is not permitted to) provide tax or legal advice. This discussion should not be relied upon as personalized financial planning or tax advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. (19:39)  Mauro Guillén, author of “The Perennials”, makes the case for abandoning traditional generational views of society, career development, and retirement. Companies discussed: YELL, SOFI, TUP, ODFL, FDX, XPO Host: Deidre Woollard Guests: Bill Barker, Mauro Guillén Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd, Kyle Carruthers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 science behind weight loss drugs. - The challenge of selling lizard venom research to pharmaceutical companies. - What decades-old research on anglerfish reveals about modern side effects for Ozempic. - And why it’s “not too hard” to keep dozens of Gila Monsters in your basement. “Monster Diet Drugs Like Ozempic Started With Actual Monsters”: https://www.wsj.com/articles/ozempic-mounjaro-gila-monster-anglerfish-8c9c1ff2 Companies mentioned: NVO, LLY Host: Ricky Mulvey Guest: Rolfe Winkler Engineers: Tim Sparks, Heather Horton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Rule Breaker. - Investing lessons from Apple, Tesla, and Intuitive Surgical. - How to invest like a venture capitalist. - Creating your own investing rules. - What risk actually means for an investor. Companies mentioned: TSLA, ISRG, AAPL, SNOW, CRM, TOST Host: Ricky Mulvey Guests: David Gardner, Tim Beyers Engineer: Tim Sparks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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) Bonus earnings coverage from Matt and Emily on Roku, Mastercard, Coca-Cola, and Live Nation. (31:31) Emily and Matt break down two stocks on their radar: BorgWarner and Invitation Homes. Stocks discussed: CMG, SPOT, META, GOOG, GOOGL, MSFT, ROKU, MA, KO, LYV Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Matt Argersinger, Emily Flippen Engineer: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 interviews Walker & Dunlop CEO Willy Walker on commercial real estate debt and the challenges facing multifamily housing development. Companies discussed: META, CMG, SBUX, WD Host: Deidre Woollard Guests: Asit Sharma, Matt Frankel, Willy Walker Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 be patient with new tech efforts.  - Why Alphabet may have more good days ahead of it when the advertising market rebounds.  - The legacy of Alphabet CFO Ruth Porat   (16:14) Match group and Bumble have millions of paid users... but how many of those daters are sticking around for a while? Mary Long caught up with Motley Fool contributor Ryan Henderson to discuss the business of dating apps.   Companies discussed: MSFT, GOOG, GOOGL, BMBL, MTCH Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Tim Beyers, Mary Long, Ryan Henderson Engineers: Tim Sparks, Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 look at how Americans are saving for retirement, and how to make better use of a 401(k). Companies discussed: MEDP, ALV Pullback report: www.fool.com/pullback  Host: Ricky Mulvey Guests: Jim Gilles, Robert Brokamp Engineers: Tim Sparks, Heather Horton  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Deo and Ricky Mulvey look at the short report for Xponential Fitness and separate out the inflammatory from the potentially concerning. Companies discussed: DIS,  DPZ, AMC, APE, XPOF Host: Deidre Woollard Guests: Jason Moser, Ricky Mulvey, Sanmeet Deo Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Tim Sparks, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 between Bob Iger and Steve Jobs Why businesses do well when they prioritize creativity  Companies discussed: DIS, AAPL, NFLX If you’ve read “The Ride of a Lifetime,” share your takeaways and quibbles with the team at podcasts@fool.com or on Twitter @motleyfoolmoney.  Guests: Deidre Woollard, Mary Long, Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Rick Engdahl, Tim Sparks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Last of Us” broke the curse of bad video game adaptations. - If big budget movies really need characters that audiences already know. Companies mentioned: MAT, HAS, DIS  Host: Mary Long Guest: Alex Barasch Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Tesla’s tightening margins might be overblown - Trends in travel and consumer spending based on results from United, American, Discover, and American Express. (19:04) Motley Fool Money’s Alex Friedman caught up with author David Meerman Scott about the lessons he and Hubspot co-founder Brian Halligan think businesses can borrow from the Grateful Dead. (32:40) Ron and Andy break down two stocks on their radar: Toro and Mueller Industries. Stocks discussed: NFLX, JNJ, KVUE, TSLA, AMEX, DFS, AAL, UAL, AXP Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Ron Gross, Andy Cross, Alex Friedman, David Meerman Scott Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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) Kirsten Guerra and Deidre Woollard explore what solar inverters do and which companies are profiting from this growing niche. Companies discussed:  ASML, TSM, NVDA, AAPL, ENPH, SEDG Host: Deidre Woollard Guests: Tim Beyers, Kirsten Guerra Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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%.  - Why investors might want to adjust their expectations for the car-seller that’s up 10X year-to-date. (15:08) Just one American carmaker is a top electric vehicle seller in China. Ricky Mulvey caught up with Bill Mann to talk about the landscape of the world's largest car market. Companies discussed: GS, CVNA, BYDDY, TSLA, NVDA, TSM Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Ricky Mulvey, Bill Mann Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Brokamp answers listener questions about 529 plans, target-date funds, and investing in a 401(k). Companies discussed: SCHW, MS, PNC, BAC, MSFT, ATVI Pullback report: www.fool.com/pullback Got a question for the show? Email us at podcasts at fool dot com. Host: Ricky Mulvey Guests: Asit Sharma, Robert Brokamp Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 weight-loss wars. (18:53) The majority of borrowers haven’t been paying off their student loan debt. Matt Frankel explains what the resumption of payments could mean for the economy. Companies discussed:  F, TSLA, GM, LLY,  NVO, SOFI, NNI Host: Deidre Woollard Guests: Bill Barker, Ricky Mulvey Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd, Tim Sparks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 entrepreneurship booms What drives backers to participate in funding campaigns that pay off in rewards rather than equity And how the laboratory-like nature of crowdfunding can help predict “the next big thing” before it goes mainstream Host: Deidre Woollard Guest: Becky Center Producer: Mary Long Engineer: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 - The big bath strategy for reporting bad news - What previous hype cycles can teach investors about the latest, shiny new thing Companies discussed: AI, KR, GE, AAPL, META Host: Ricky Mulvey Guest: Anand Chokkavelu Engineer: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 returns for beaten up companies. (19:11) Deidre Woollard speaks with Steve Wyett, the Chief Strategist Officer at Bok Financial, about how shifting interest rates have affected consumers and asset allocation, and the divide between the big banks and everyone else. (31:29) Jason and Matt break down two stocks on their radar: Franklin Electric and Disney. Stocks discussed: JPM, PEP, CVNA, RDFN, CMG, DPZ, FELE, DIS Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Matt Argersinger, Jason Moser, Deidre Woollard, Steve Wyett Engineer: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 from Howard Marks takes a look at past cycles. Deidre Woollard and Ricky Mulvey explore the memo and the danger of focusing too much on the big macro. Companies discussed:  DAL, PEP Host: Deidre Woollard Guests: Bill Barker, Ricky Mulvey Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd, Tim Sparks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.  - How we’re seeing a similar response to regulatory interest in Broadcom’s planned acquisition. (14:09)  Is it the end of an era for superheros? Mary Long caught up with Catie Peiper to discuss trends in entertainment and Mattel's big bet on Barbie. Companies discussed: MSFT, ATVI, VMW, AVGO, DIS, MAT, HAS Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Bill Mann, Mary Long, Catie Peiper Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, (13:31) Robert Brokamp interviews Wade Pfau, author of the recently updated “Retirement Planning Guidebook”, on how to find a retirement spending style. Companies discussed: AMZN, BAC Pullback stocks report: https://www.fool.com/pullback Host: Ricky Mulvey Guests: Jason Moser, Robert Brokamp, Wade Pfau Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 of Mattel’s intellectual property. (15:53) Ricky Mulvey and Asit Sharma look at some ultra-luxury businesses... and why they’re beating the market. Companies discussed: NYT, DIS, RACE, RH, LVMUY, PPRUY, HESAY, MAT Host: Deidre Woollard Guests: Jim Mueller, Asit Sharma Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 business - Creating long-lasting relationships with franchisees - The resale company’s capital allocation strategy and growth expectations - What some investors misunderstand about Winmark Company discussed: WINA Host: Jim Gillies Guest: Brett Heffes Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Rick Engdahl, Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Host: Jason Moser Guest: Matt Frankel Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 what it means for Twitter. - Some surprises from the first half of 2023 and stories to watch for the rest of the year.  (19:11) Motley Fool Money’s Deidre Woollard spoke with Smith about the cycles in digital media, his new book Traffic, and how one legacy media company has managed to stay on top throughout all the shifts. (32:04) Jason and Matt break down two stocks on their radar: Vesta Real Estate and Callaway Golf. Stocks discussed: AAPL, META, NYT, BZFD, AMZN, VTMX, MODG Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Matt Argersinger, Jason Moser, Deidre Woollard, Ben Smith Engineer: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 we shouldn’t get too excited about the prospect of flying cars yet. (21:25) Small landlords still make up the bulk of single-family rentals. Deidre Woollard interviews Bigger Pockets’s podcast host Dave Meyer on the demographic shifts impacting real estate investing. Companies discussed:  GM, TSLA, JOBY, OPEN, RDFN, EVTL, ACHR Host: Deidre Woollard Guests: Tim Beyers, Dave Meyer Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd, Heather Horton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 next era of the internet. - Meta’s new Twitter challenger Threads. (16:01) Nick Sciple joins Ricky Mulvey to share three stocks that he recently bought. Companies discussed: META, EOLS, GOLF, PM, DIS Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Asit Sharma, Rickey Mulvey, Nick Sciple Engineer: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 independence and retirement progress - Why it’s not too late to get started if you feel behind!   Note, this episode is a re-air of a conversation originally recorded in July, 2022.  Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Brian Feroldi Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Electric’s “time of death”.  - Why Cohan believes a combination between Warner Brothers Discovery and NBCUniversal is “inevitable.”  Host: Ricky Mulvey Guest: William D. Cohan  Engineer: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl, Tim Sparks, Annie Franks Companies discussed: GE, DIS, WBD, CMCSA  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Dave Meyer, the VP of Growth and Analytics at Bigger Pockets to talk through how the housing market has held up this year in the face of higher rates and whether trends like aging in place and sunbelt migration are here to stay. (32:07) Jason and Andy talk about two ideas on their radar: Amazon and Winmark. Stocks discussed: MKC, NKE, GIS, DAL, NVDA, AMD, CCL WBA, PEP. AMZN, WINA Host: Ron Gross Guests: Andy Cross, Jason Moser, Deidre Woollard, Dave Meyer Engineer: Dan Boyd  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 break down the main components of Adobe’s business and how AI could prove to be a major growth area. Companies discussed:  ADBE, MKC, DASH, ABNB, UBER Host: Deidre Woollard Guests: Bill Barker, Sanmeet Deo, Mary Long Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, (14:31) Jason Moser and Matt Frankel check in on regional banks, and Apple’s consumer finance play. Companies/ETF mentioned: DAL, GIS, COST, AZO, ORLY, AAPL, GS, KRE Host: Ricky Mulvey Guests: Bill Barker, Jason Moser, Matt Frankel Engineer: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. - Why investors are cheering Brookfield’s $4.3 billion bid for life insurance company, American Equity. Plus, (11:54) Robert Brokamp and Matt Argersinger discuss the fundamentals and tradeoffs of owning dividend payers. Companies mentioned: WBA, BN, BAM, AEL, KO, AMX, MO, HD, AOS, PLD Links: Rule Your Retirement article: https://www.fool.com/premium/rule-your-retirement/coverage/1062/coverage/2023/05/26/how-buffetts-secret-sauce-could-pay-for-your-retir/ Dividend Knights list: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/1/d/1-OPCz9pXOcgFqmbMR3wxREg4O7ws_qWW8RWqKPYn1D4/edit#gid=0 Host: Ricky Mulvey Guests: Jim Gillies, Robert Brokamp, Matt Argersinger Engineer: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Mulvey and author Robert Glazer discuss why investors should look for businesses with a cultural advantage and how to spot one. Companies discussed:  CCL, GS, ABNB, TSLA, AMZN, WP, BARK, BIRD Host: Deidre Woollard Guests: Jason Moser, Ricky Mulvey, Robert Glazer Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd, Tim Sparks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.  Companies discussed: AMZN, WMT Host: Mary Long Guest: Jason Del Rey Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 - One common misunderstanding about Lynch’s style of investing - Where regular investors can find an edge over institutional money Companies discussed: FDX, NVDA, MCD Have a book recommendation for the book club? Let us know at podcasts@fool.com Host: Mary Long Guest: Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Tim Sparks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. - Why Activision and Adobe shareholders might not want their company’s proposed acquisitions to go through.  (19:11) Deidre Woollard spoke with Atif Qadir, the founder of proptech company Commonplace, about how issues at regional banks affect real estate, and whether empty office space can really be turned into apartments.  (31:16) Emily and Matt break down two ideas on their radar: Spotify and Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF. Stocks discussed: ADBE, AMZN, IRBT, MSFT, ATVI, SPOT, SCHD Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Emily Flippen, Matt Argersinger, Deidre Woolard, Atif Qadir Engineer: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 a stock trades under $1. Companies discussed: BABA, AMZN, WE, NKLA, VCSA, APRN Host: Deidre Woollard Guests: Bill Mann, Ricky Mulvey Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 American Charging Standard (NACS). - What’s behind Tesla’s 140% jump in shares so far in 2023 - Hyuandai’s $28B 10-year commitment to EVs and the Chinese government’s new $72B tax break program. NOTE: In the discussion, we accidentally refer to the combined charging standard as “CSS” instead of “CCS” (12:30) Ricky Mulvey caught up David Johnston, a vice president of asset protection and retail operations for the National Retail Federation to take a look inside retail crime syndicates and what's being done to stop them.   Companies discussed: TSLA, F, GM, LOW, TGT, HD, CVS Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Asit Sharma, David Johnston, Ricky Mulvey Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Tim Sparks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 stickiness problem. Plus, (12:20) Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp answer listener questions about 401(k)s, investing, and cash management. Companies/tickers mentioned: PYPL, KKR, AFRM, DKNG, TQQQ "Women Power Rule Breakers - A Sparks Conversation" event registration https://fool.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BbdTqNGmQXKbWOx_zlb7bw#/registration Host: Ricky Mulvey Guests: Nick Sciple, Alison Southwick, Robert Brokamp Engineers: Tim Sparks, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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: - The rise and transformation of the UFC - How president Dana White negotiates with fighters - What investors may want to know about the upcoming merger between WWE and the UFC Companies discussed: EDR, WWE Host: Ricky Mulvey Guest: Michael Thomsen Producer: Deidre Woollard Engineer: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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” Companies and REITs mentioned: CRM, ARE, WE, PEAK, DEA Host: Deidre Woollard Guest: Matt Argersinger Producers: Ricky Mulvey, Mary Long Engineer: Tim Sparks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 market was hungry for shares of restaurant brand Cava. (19:11) Polina Pompliano shares some unconventional business advice and insights from her new book Hidden Genius: The secret ways of thinking that power the world's most successful people.   (35:13) Ron and Matt break down two stocks on their radar: Chevron and Burford Capital. Stocks discussed: CAVA, NDAQ, KR, ORCL, SPOT, SHOP, CVX, BUR Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Matt Argersinger, Ron Gross, Polina Pompliano Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 anything to keep secrets from leaking out. - Why Alphabet’s adtech is attracting regulators’ attention. (13:53) Ricky Mulvey and Kirsten Guerra take a look at Vertex Pharmaceuticals and its role at the center of cystic fibrosis treatment. Companies discussed: GOOG, GOOGL,KO, VRTX, SSNLFHost: Deidre Woollard Guests: Bill Mann, Ricky Mulvey, Kirsten Guerra Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Tim Sparks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 it could reshape streaming tv.  (14:45) Asit Sharma catches up with Sasan Goodarzi the CEO of Intuit to talk about how his company is using artificial intelligence to grow and Intuit's data advantage. Companies discussed: NFLX, AAPL, AMZN, DIS, INTU Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Jim Mueller, Sasan Goodarzi, Asit Sharma Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Tim Sparks, Rick Engdahl, Kyle Carruthers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, (15:00) Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp discuss the costs and benefits of working with a financial advisor.  Companies discussed: ADDYY, NKE Article discussed: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2023-05-25/adidas-s-yeezy-mess-has-been-a-billion-dollar-nightmare-for-the-business    Host: Ricky Mulvey  Guests: Asit Sharma, Robert Brokamp, Alison Southwick  Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 buying companies and repackaging them for sale. (14:37) Ricky Mulvey interviews Anjay Nagpal, host of the podcast “Brokers, Bagmen, and Moles” about the curious history of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and its ramifications on today’s investing universe. Companies discussed: ILMN, IEP, NDAQ, MSFT, ATVI Host: Deidre Woollard Guests: Jason Moser, Ricky Mulvey, Anjay Nagpal Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 - How Live Oak Bank is differentiating itself from larger institutions - Why traditional banks may face margin issues in the “not too distant future”  Companies discussed: LOB, JPM Host: Bill Mann Guest: Chip Mahan Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Rick Engdahl, Tim Sparks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 “crossed the chasm” for widespread adoption - ChatGPT’s “nice to haves” Companies discussed: IT, AAPL, MDB, HUBS Host: Tim Beyers Guest: Tim White Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 for crypto. (19:11) Deidre Woollard speaks with Wall Street Journal reporter and author Katherine Clarke about the business of New York real estate and her new book Billionaire’s Row. (33:06) Jason and Ron discuss the PGA/LIV partnership and two stocks on their radar: Adobe and Oxford Industries.Stocks discussed: AAPL, META, COIN, DOCU, SFIX, TTN, MTN, ADBE, OXM Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Jason Moser, Matt Argersinger, Katherine Clarke, Deidre Woollard Engineer: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 shift. (11:40) Asit Sharma talks to former Snowflake CEO Bob Muglia on his new book The Datapreneurs, what Microsoft got wrong about the internet, and where AI could take us next. Companies discussed: MSFT, GME, SPOT, SNOW Host: Deidre Woollard Guests: Bill Barker, Asit Sharma, Bob Muglia Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 insiders at regional banks are buying up shares despite the pessimism.  (13:27) Ricky Mulvey talks with CNBC host Melissa Lee to talk about the new documentary "Making of the Meme King" and why founding a company is much different than turning one around.  Companies discussed: LOB, CHWY, GME, BBBY, BABA Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Bill Mann, Ricky Mulvey, Melissa Lee Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Rick Engdahl, Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 complaint against Coinbase. Plus, (13:32) Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp discuss how to plan for a healthier retirement. Companies discussed: AAPL, META, COIN Article discussed: https://www.wsj.com/articles/apple-vision-pro-i-tried-the-new-mixed-reality-headset-f49a8811 Host: Ricky Mulvey Guests: Nick Sciple, Robert Brokamp, Alison Southwick Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 their gaming niche. (16:36) A simple pack of casino playing cards leads Ricky Mulvey and Asit Sharma on an exploration of how old products can become new again. Companies discussed: SNPS, META, AAPL, NFLX,DIS,WBD, PARA Host: Deidre Woollard Guests: Jason Moser, Asit Sharma Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 are turning to coal - The challenges of building a reliable green energy grid - The resurgence of interest in nuclear energy - Supply chain issues for electric car batteries  Company mentioned: SMR Host: Nick Sciple Guest: Robert Bryce Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 company - The massive trade-offs that space companies make by going public Companies discussed: RKLB, SPCE Host: Deidre Woollard  Guest: Ashlee Vance Producer: Ricky Mulvey  Engineer: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. -  The numbers behind MongoDB’s blowout earnings release. (19:11) Scott Kassing talks through three high-conviction stock ideas with Sandhill Investment Management’s Richard Ryskalczyk. (32:49) Emily and Ron discuss Lululemon’s strong earnings report and two stocks on their radar: Compass Minerals and Veeva Systems. Stocks discussed: M, CHWY, FIVE, DG, MDB, LULU, CMP, VEEV Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Emily Flippen, Ron Gross, Richard Ryskalczyk, Scott Kassing Engineer: Dan Boyd, Tim Sparks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Benioff found religion when it comes to cutting costs at Salesforce. (19:29) The war on cash is evolving. Jason Moser explains how the financial times keep changing and what it means for fintech. Companies discussed: CRWD, CRM, AAPL, MA, SQ, PYPL, V Host: Deidre Woollard Guests:Tim Beyers, Jason Moser, Alex Friedman Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 their businesses to grow.  (12:22) Dana Corl and Keith Speights talk about big pharma’s focus on the weight-loss space.  Companies discussed: MGM, CZR, LLY, NVO, WW Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Asit Sharma, Dana Corl, Keith Speights Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd, Tim Sparks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 of the room" - A surprise guest (via audio) (20:28) Chris Hill wraps up his final episode hosting the show a salute to The Motley Fool's history and founders, the self-driven mentality of the audience, and advice from the late musician Kevin Gilbert. Companies discussed: NVDA Host: Chris Hill Guest: Bill Barker Engineers: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Apple is diversifying production away from China - What an aging population means for the United States economy - Why de-dollarization is less likely than many think Company discussed: APPL Host: Bill Mann Guest: Peter Zeihan Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices