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Private Equity’s Opaque World

30 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you want to maximize the value of your home for decades, you might update the kitchen. But if your time frame is one week, then you might burn down...

Investing Lessons from “Succession”

29 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You can’t buy shares of Waystar RoyCo, but investors can still find helpful takeaways from the award-winning HBO series and the fictional company’...

Big Tech, Big Payments, Big Burrito

28 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A huge week for earnings reveals a theme for investors: bigger is better (0:21) Matt Argersinger and Jason Moser discuss: - Amazon's 1st-quarter reve...

Meta's Big Pop, Google's New Threat

27 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For the first time in a while, Facebook's parent company gave shareholders reason to smile. (00:21) Bill Mann discusses: - Meta Platforms starting th...

Microsoft-Activision Deal Blocked. Now What?

26 Apr 2023

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How hard will Microsoft and Activision-Blizzard fight to appeal the decision by UK regulators? (00:21) Bill Barker discusses: - Microsoft's strong 3r...

1 New Low, 1 New High

25 Apr 2023

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First Republic Bank and Pepsi are very different businesses with stocks moving in very different directions. (00:21) Jim Gillies discusses: - First R...

"It's a landscape in chaos right now."

24 Apr 2023

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Streaming video was an industry in flux even before this weekend's surprise news. (00:21) Jason Moser discusses: - Ripple effects for Peacock in the ...

Doomberg on EU's Energy Crisis, Coal’s Future, and Nuclear Power

23 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If a country can’t get natural gas to power its needs, where does it turn next? Doomberg is an anonymous team of energy writers working on the numb...

Boring Companies, Exciting Returns

22 Apr 2023

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 “A company that does boring things is almost as good as a company that has a boring name, and both together is terrific.” --- Peter Lynch  Sier...

Netflix, Tesla, China's Growing Auto Industry, and Apple's Rise in India

21 Apr 2023

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As earnings season heats up in the U.S., investors had good reasons to keep their eyes on China and India. (0:21) Andy Cross and Jason Moser discuss: ...

Another SPAC Bites The Dust

20 Apr 2023

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Buzzfeed was in a rough spot even before the ad market softened. (00:21) Dylan Lewis discusses: - The shuttering of Buzzfeed News, the award-winning ...

Monster Beverage = Monster Stock

19 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What does it take to deliver huge returns over a two-decade time frame? (00:21) Tim Beyers discusses: - Netflix's 1st-quarter results - Why he bel...

"It's the vanilla ice cream of the banking sector."

18 Apr 2023

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Now that all of the Big Banks have reported earnings, what stands out? (00:21) Bill Mann discusses: - Warren Buffett's recent comments about holding ...

Advice to a Young(er) Investor

17 Apr 2023

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What do you wish you knew when you were just starting out investing? (00:21) Jason Moser discusses: - Roblox sharing its last batch of monthly metric...

Ramit Sethi on Spending, Renting, and Financial Misconceptions

16 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Money is often thought of on a transactional or restrictive basis. But, what if it could be a source of joy? Ramit Sethi is a best-selling author and ...

4 Monopolies Trading at Reasonable Prices

15 Apr 2023

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Investing doesn’t have to be complicated. Buy a business with a wide moat and hold it for a really long time. Mary Long talks with Ron Gross about: ...

Improving Inflation, Earnings Kickoff, and "Walmart Envy"

14 Apr 2023

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Investors cheered the steadily improving inflation story. (0:21) Jason Moser and Matt Argersinger discuss: - How the current macro environment is wha...

Why Did You Buy That Stock?

13 Apr 2023

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We asked the audience about recent stock purchases and they did not disappoint! (00:21) Asit Sharma discusses: - Delta Air Lines' 1st-quarter results...

The Public Company Hiding In Plain Sight

12 Apr 2023

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You might be familiar with some of the brands, but the company's name is probably not on your radar. (00:21) Jim Gillies discusses: - MTY Food Group'...

1 Key Metric for Earnings Season

11 Apr 2023

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If the upcoming earnings season tells us anything, it will be which companies are getting better (or worse) at managing their inventory. (00:21) Bill...

A Bull Case for Walmart

10 Apr 2023

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Earnings season kicks off on Friday. What should investors be watching? (00:21) Jason Moser discusses: - Key takeaways from Walmart's investor day ev...

Gambling Versus Investing

08 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A survey from Lending Tree found that a majority of Americans thought investing was just as risky as gambling. And sure, the stock market can be a cas...

11 Stocks for Spring Cleaning Your Portfolio

07 Apr 2023

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If you clean out your closet once in a while, consider doing the same with your investment portfolio. (0:21) Ron Gross and Jason Moser discuss: - Sto...

How Gen Z Spends

06 Apr 2023

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There are no style points in investing, and big brands continue to dominate teen spending habits. (00:21) Dylan Lewis and Nick Sciple discuss: - Pipe...

J&J Attempts a “Texas Two-Step”

05 Apr 2023

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Johnson & Johnson proposes a $9 billion settlement and Chewy hits a speedbump. (00:21) Dylan Lewis and Tim Beyers discuss: - The fallout from Johnson ...

The WWE Makes a Match

04 Apr 2023

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The WWE agreed to merge with UFC parent company, Endeavor Group, to form a new publicly traded company. (00:21) Dylan Lewis and Jim Gillies discuss:  ...

Tesla’s Competition

03 Apr 2023

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 Tesla hit all time records for production and deliveries but left Wall Street unsatisfied.  (00:21) Deidre Woollard and Asit Sharma discuss:  - Ri...

New Questions for Regional Banks

02 Apr 2023

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If a bank has to make a statement about its safety and soundness, that’s usually a bad sign. Sultan Meghji is the former Chief Innovation Officer o...

David Gardner on Rule Breakers, Rule Makers, and Financial Freedom For All

01 Apr 2023

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Before you make the rules, you might have to break the rules.   Chris Hill talks with David Gardner, co-founder of The Motley Fool and Chief Rule B...

Surprisingly Strong Q1, Stocks To Watch, Bezos' Next Move

31 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Nasdaq rose 17% in the 1st quarter, but we're not popping champagne just yet. (0:21) Ron Gross and Matt Argersinger discuss: - New inflation data...

3 Bank Stocks We Just Bought

30 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It helps to know the difference between an investing opportunity and a falling knife.   (0:21) Asit Sharma discusses: - RH (aka, Restoration Hardware...

Tech's Past and Future

29 Mar 2023

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Gordon Moore and Moore's Law helped define a transformational period in technology. We reflect on his legacy and look at how the next chapter of tech ...

How to Evaluate a CEO

28 Mar 2023

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Before you buy shares of a company, what should investors look for in a CEO?   (0:21) Bill Mann discusses: - Alibaba announcing its intention to spli...

First Citizens Bank Soars on SVB Asset Purchase

27 Mar 2023

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Shares of the Raleigh, NC-based bank rose more than 50%.   (0:20) Jason Moser discusses: - First Citizens Bank buying (at a discount) $72 billion wor...

Scams, Secrets, and the Future of Fraud

26 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Even if there are not many obvious warning signs, a gut feeling can tell you when something seems amiss.  Kelly Richmond Pope is the Dr. Barry Jay E...

When Investing is Irrational

25 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Should you save in a 401(k) or is it better to keep that money available in cash? Justin Richmond is the host of new podcast “Started from the Bott...

TikTok Under Fire

24 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Fed's quarter-percent interest rate hike went as expected. The CEO of TikTok's testimony on Capitol Hill did not. (0:21) Emily Flippen and Ron Gr...

The Rate Hike Wall Street Expected

23 Mar 2023

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Just because things go as expected doesn't mean the ripple effects aren't surprising.   (0:20) Andy Cross discusses: - The Fed's 0.25% rate hike - Un...

Nike Looks Expensive, Some REITs Look Cheap

22 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Inventory problems persist for the athletic apparel leader, but the latest results show improvement. (0:20) Matt Argersinger discusses: - Nike beatin...

Inflation vs. Banking Drama

21 Mar 2023

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Which one is Fed Chief Jay Powell weighing more in advance of Wednesday afternoon's announcement about interest rates? (0:20) Bill Mann discusses: - ...

Meanwhile, in Switzerland...

20 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

(0:21) Jason Moser discusses: - UBS buying Credit Suisse for $3.2 billion - The ripple effects of everyone checking with their bank - Why Amazon's lat...

Vince McMahon’s Advantage

19 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you hate Vince McMahon, then maybe you’ll buy a tee-shirt for his rival. And that’s a great outcome for the WWE. Abraham Josephine Riesman is ...

Waze Co-Founder on Entrepreneurship, Autonomous Vehicles, and ChatGPT

18 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When venture capital investors walk into a pitch meeting, they usually know if they’re saying yes before anyone starts talking. Uri Levine is the c...

The Fed's Next Move, ESPN’s Future

17 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Inflation data and the state of play in the banking industry has investors wondering: What will the Fed decide next week about interest rates? (0:21)...

Retail & Tech Try To Transform

16 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Adobe wants to be a customer experience platform, and a discount retailer is upscaling.  (0:21) Deidre Woollard and Asit Sharma discuss:  - Adobe’...

Big Telecoms vs. Deadpool

15 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ryan Reynolds is joining the T-Mobile team, as Verizon and AT&T adjust. (0:21) Tim Beyers discusses: - T-Mobile buys the parent company of Mint Mobil...

Is Buffett Targeting This Bank?

14 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Just because the "Oracle of Omaha" has been quiet lately doesn't mean he isn't sizing up his next big buy. (0:21) Bill Mann discusses: - The latest C...

Big Banks Sure Are Quiet These Days

13 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Regulators seized another bank over the weekend, as the federal government came up with a plan to use money from a fund paid into by U.S. banks to mak...

Michael Lewis on Stock Market Overconfidence and Revisiting Moneyball

12 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

One sign of a true expert is they often say “I don’t know”. Best-selling author Michael Lewis wrote classics like The Big Short, Liar's Poker, ...

Is Investing a Game?

11 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In everyday life, your value system is complicated and rich. Games make that system simple, and you know exactly how well you’ve done.  C. Thi Ngu...

Not Too Big To Fail

10 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In a wild end to the week, Silicon Valley Bank was shut down by regulators in the biggest bank failure since the Great Recession. (0:21) Jason Moser ...

"This one's gonna leave a mark."

09 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

(0:21) Jim Gillies discusses: - Why shares of SVB Financial Group are plunging more than 45% - The reasons he's a fan of AerCap Holdings' secondary of...

$30 Million Worth of Bobbleheads

08 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes the most cost-effective way to deal with inventory glut is to simply throw it away. (0:21) Asit Sharma discusses: - Shares of Crowdstrike r...

New Flavors of FIRE

07 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Fed Chief goes to Capitol Hill, Dick's Sporting Goods crushes expectations, and there's more than one type of FIRE. (0:21) Bill Mann discusses: -...

What's Your Investing Thesis?

06 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's always a good idea to know why you're about to invest in a business. (0:21) Jason Moser discusses: - Short-term catalysts, long-term trends, and...

Paramount: The House of Redstone

05 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s one thing to hear that money doesn’t buy happiness. It's another to find that out after wiring $90 million dollars to two separate romantic p...

Michelle Singletary on Investing, Retirement, and the Lies We Tell Ourselves About Money

04 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Michelle Singletary is a best-selling author and Loeb Award-winning writer. She also pens “The Color of Money,” a nationally syndicated personal f...

Software, Retail, and Trex CEO Bryan Fairbanks

03 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When the overwhelming majority of your business is in the United States, you have to have a plan for growing internationally. Trex CEO Bryan Fairbanks...

Salesforce Increases Its Focus (and Buybacks)

02 Mar 2023

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(0:20) Tim Beyers discusses: - Shares of Salesforce popping 12% on better-than-expected 4th-quarter results - How Salesforce has more focus but is sti...

4 Stocks We Just Bought

01 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lowe's continues a recent trend from major retailers. (0:20) Bill Mann discusses: - Solid 4th-quarter results from Lowe's being overshadowed by their...

Target's Improving Inventory

28 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After a particularly rough 2022, Target is getting back to basics.  (0:20) Matt Argersinger discusses: - Zoom Video's slowing revenue growth - How Z...

Buffett Brings The Heat

27 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's not often that the CEO of Berkshire Hathaway gets spicy with his annual letter but he did this time. (0:21) Jason Moser discusses: - Buffett's v...

The Resilience of Black Wall Street

26 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

One of the most important events of America’s economic and racial history is one that hasn’t been discussed often. Gary Lee is the managing edito...

Value Hunting

25 Feb 2023

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Motley Fool Senior Analyst Rich Greifner joins Ricky Mulvey for a primer on value investing, or trying to find out how much a company is worth, and bu...

Surprising Earnings, Conservative Management

24 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There's a lot to analyze in this episode, including revenue to the upside, CEOs waving the caution flag, and Hobbits.  (0:21) Emily Flippen and Jaso...

Etsy's "Jedi Mind Trick"

23 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There's a lot of three-year comparisons getting thrown around. Is that what investors should focus on? (1:00) Dylan Lewis and Tim Beyers discuss: - E...

What Happened To Intel?

22 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In late January CEO Pat Gelsinger assured Wall Street that Intel was "committed" to its dividend. Today that commitment changed.  (0:21) Bill Mann d...

2023: The Year of Cautious Guidance

21 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If the management teams from Home Depot and Walmart had anything in common today, it was their guidance for the year ahead. (0:21) Jason Moser discus...

PJ Vogt on AI, VR, and Tech Cycles

19 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Once a technology is released into the wild, it doesn’t go back in the bottle. Except in one instance. PJ Vogt is the host of Crypto Island and an ...

iBuying, Real Estate Investing, Home Inventory

18 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When Zillow and Opendoor stopped their iBuying programs, home buyers didn’t find any deals. So, where did those homes go? Jamil Damji is the co-foun...

The (Wall Street) Hits Keep On Coming

17 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It was another big week of earnings results (and surprises). (0:21) Jason Moser and Ron Gross discuss: - Shopify's guidance outweighing its results -...

The Once & Future Zillow

16 Feb 2023

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After spending a year getting rid of its iBuying business, how should investors regard Zillow Group? (0:21) Jim Mueller discusses: - How Zillow is (i...

Answers from Airbnb, Questions for Upstart

15 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If revenge travel was supposed to slow down, then AirBnB hasn't noticed. Dylan Lewis and Tim Beyers (0:15)  discuss: - A very healthy quarter for Ai...

Big Macro & Big Red

14 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Once again the monthly CPI report got Wall Street's attention.  (0:21) Bill Mann discusses:- How the Federal Reserve is working without precise inst...

Twilio's Layoffs, Spotify's Strategy

13 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For the second time in five months, Twilio announces a round of layoffs.  (0:21) Jason Moser discusses: - How Twilio is cutting costs as they grow -...

Beth Kindig on AI, Semiconductors, and Tech Cycles

12 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

ChatGPT is getting plenty of attention, but there are other uses for artificial intelligence that investors should watch. Beth Kindig is the lead tech...

Lies My Income Statement Told Me

11 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What’s the point of reading a company’s earnings report? Can’t AI do that job? Patrick Badolato, PhD, CPA is an Associate Professor at The Univ...

NFL Predictions, AI Competitions

10 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Big changes could be coming to the NFL playoffs. (0:21) Emily Flippen and Andy Cross discuss: - The growing AI battle between Microsoft and Alphabet ...

Disney Pops, Alphabet Drops

09 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Disney’s latest results and plans were just what Wall Street wanted to hear. (0:21) Tim Beyers discusses: - How the parks & experiences division dr...

Record Ad $$$ for SB 57

08 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Companies are shelling out big bucks to get your attention during the big game.  (0:21) Bill Mann discusses: - Chipotle maintaining their stance on ...

The AI Land Grab Has Started

07 Feb 2023

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Microsoft's AI event is only the latest sign of the hottest area of tech. (0:21) Jason Moser discusses: - CEO Satya Nadella hailing "a new day in sea...

Why Do Casinos Lose Money?

06 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If the house always wins, why are gambling companies having trouble turning a profit?  (0:21) Jason Moser discusses: - Privately-owned restaurant co...

Domonique Foxworth on NFL Owners, Investing, and Keys to the Big Game

05 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What's more challenging: facing off against a wide receiver or a room full of NFL owners? Domonique Foxworth made an impact on the field as an NFL co...

Stocks for the Long Run

04 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you want to know how the market could perform in the future, then look back a couple hundred years. Jeremy Schwartz is the Global Chief Investment ...

Huge Jobs Report, Triple-A Earnings

03 Feb 2023

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Unemployment hit a 53-year low as Apple, Amazon, and Alphabet delivered their latest earnings reports.  (0:21) Ron Gross and Jason Moser discuss: - ...

Meta Soars

02 Feb 2023

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For the first time in a long time, Meta Platforms gave shareholders a reason to smile.  (0:21) Tim Beyers discusses: - 4th-quarter revenue coming in...

Peloton's Turning Point?

01 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's been a rough 12 months for Peloton, but the fitness company just offered shareholders a glimmer of hope. (0:21) Asit Sharma discusses: - Peloton...

Record Profits? Record Profits.

31 Jan 2023

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The list of companies who had a more profitable 2022 than Exxon Mobil is decidedly short.  (0:21) Bill Mann discusses: - McDonald's growing global s...

Gen Z & Millennials Are Driving AmEx Higher

30 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If American Express had a problem with an aging demographic, it looks like that problem is being addressed. (0:20) Jason Moser discusses: - Shares of...

Howard Marks on China, Risk, and Interest Rates

29 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If a key to personal happiness is low expectations, then a key to investing may be realistic expectations. Howard Marks is the co-founder and co-chair...

Lessons from Buffett’s Investing Framework

28 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Can you think of any stocks in the S&P 500 that will have higher earnings five years from now? Are you 90% confident in your prediction?  If you have...

GDP, Tesla, FinTech, and "Burrito Season"

27 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As much as we love stocks, sometimes the Big Macro really does drive the market.  (0:21) Emily Flippen and Ron Gross discuss: - Stronger-than-expect...

Netflix, Comcast, Southwest Airlines

26 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you attempted to fly Southwest Airlines over the holidays, you're not going to be surprised by their latest earnings results. (0:20) Tim Beyers di...

Eyes on the Cloud

25 Jan 2023

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Investors are paying up for stability, as big tech growth slows down. (0:15) Dylan Lewis and Motley Fool Chief Investment Officer Andy Cross discuss: ...

2 Blue Chips Under Pressure

24 Jan 2023

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How long will macroeconomic pressures persist in 2023? (0:21) Asit Sharma discusses: - Johnson & Johnson's 4th-quarter profits falling 25% - Why he l...

Big Banks vs. Apple & PayPal

23 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Major banks are teaming up like The Avengers to take on powerful forces: Apple Wallet and PayPal. (0:21) Jason Moser discusses: - Spotify becoming th...

GE’s Legacy & Lessons for Investors

22 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You wouldn't know it from its recent struggles, but for most of the 20th century General Electric was one of the most important companies (and stocks)...

Real Estate Trends w/ Opportunity

21 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The broad real estate market underperformed the S&P 500 in 2022, but the upside is investors can find some cheaper opportunities in a cyclical sector....

Big Tech Layoffs, Signs of Housing Trouble

20 Jan 2023

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Alphabet and Microsoft are laying off a combined 22,000 employees. Is Apple next? (0:21) Matt Argersinger and Jason Moser discuss: - The ripple effec...

China, India, and the Question of Population Growth

19 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Data this week suggest India is about to pass China as the world's most populous country.    (0:25) Bill Mann discusses: - Procter & Gamble bumping ...