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 y...
GDP, Tesla, FinTech, and "Burrito Season"
27 Jan 2023
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As much as we love stocks, sometimes the Big Macro really does drive the market. (0:21) Emily Fli...
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 th...
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 ...
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 & Jo...
Big Banks vs. Apple & PayPal
23 Jan 2023
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Major banks are teaming up like The Avengers to take on powerful forces: Apple Wallet and PayPal. (...
GE’s Legacy & Lessons for Investors
22 Jan 2023
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You wouldn't know it from its recent struggles, but for most of the 20th century General Electric wa...
Real Estate Trends w/ Opportunity
21 Jan 2023
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The broad real estate market underperformed the S&P 500 in 2022, but the upside is investors can fin...
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 Arger...
China, India, and the Question of Population Growth
19 Jan 2023
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Data this week suggest India is about to pass China as the world's most populous country. (0:25...
Prices Falling, More Tech Layoffs
18 Jan 2023
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As many expected, Microsoft announced the layoff of 5% of its employees. (0:21) Asit Sharma discu...
Goldman Sachs Drags Down the Dow
17 Jan 2023
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Goldman Sachs Drags Down the Dow The investment bank suffered its worst earnings miss in a decade. ...
Earnings Watch & Market Valuation w/ Liz Ann Sonders
15 Jan 2023
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"Guidance becomes even more important in this environment." Liz Ann Sonders, Chief Investment Strat...
Small Caps w/ Strong Brands
14 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You don’t put premium gas in a rental car. And that attitude is why we like to find companies with...
Dry January, Big Banks, and Trouble at Disney HQ
13 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Earnings season officially kicked off! (0:21) Jason Moser and Ron Gross discuss: - Inflation fallin...
Walmart's Tech, One Activist's Fight
12 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Walmart isn't the first company that comes to mind when thinking about technology platforms, but tha...
Wells Fargo Steps Back
11 Jan 2023
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What does it say when a market leader steps back from….leading? (0:21) Asit Sharma discusses: - W...
Stocks For China’s New Bull Market
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A bull market in the MSCI Asia Pacific index doesn’t mean investors should make rash investment de...
"No company is immune."
09 Jan 2023
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A major investment bank became the latest (but not the last) to announce layoffs. (0:21) Jason Mose...
Tom Gardner and Morgan Housel on Inflation, Tesla, and Starbucks
08 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Everything feels unprecedented if you don’t study history, and 2022 wasn’t unique for the stock ...
Diagnosing Stock Drops
07 Jan 2023
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Just because a stock lost 98% of its value doesn’t mean it's cheap. Sometimes the market becomes e...
3 CEOs Walk Into A Bar
06 Jan 2023
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On a shortened week of trading for investors, three CEOs dominated the headlines. (0:21) Matt Arger...
Value Opportunities for Investors
05 Jan 2023
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Value Opportunities for Investors Sometimes cheap stocks are an opportunity, and sometimes stocks a...
2 Dividend Stocks To Watch
04 Jan 2023
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Salesforce is laying off 10% of its workforce. Is it a sign of things to come in the tech industry? ...
Time To Hit The Gym Stocks?
03 Jan 2023
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'Tis the season for investing in your physical fitness. (0:21) Jason Moser discusses: - The relativ...
2023 Investing Blueprint
02 Jan 2023
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It's the perfect time to review your financial plan for investing in 2023. (0:21) Andy Cross discus...
27 Stocks for 2023
30 Dec 2022
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CEOs on the hot seat, stocks in the spotlight, and reckless predictions! (0:21) Jason Moser and Mat...
Do You Really Want To Be An Investor?
29 Dec 2022
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(0:21) Chris Hill discusses: - What's coming up on the show in early January - Seth Rogen's revelati...
Don't Bet Against Behemoths
28 Dec 2022
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Disruption is not a given, nor is it easy. (0:21) Jason Moser discusses: - How Visa and Mastercard ...
Global Markets to Watch in 2023
27 Dec 2022
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Outside the U.S. there are opportunities for investors in the new year. (0:21) Bill Mann discusses:...
How Much Does Santa Weigh?
24 Dec 2022
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We're taking a break from investing and stock talk to discuss: - Santa's actual weight - Murder's su...
Becky Quick, Mark Cuban
23 Dec 2022
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We're easing into Christmas weekend with highlights from two of our favorite interviews of 2022. (0...
Following Buffett, Bull vs. Bear: Etsy
22 Dec 2022
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What's the downside to using public filings to mirror Berkshire-Hathaway's investments? (0:21) Jim ...
Nike, FedEx, and The Fed
21 Dec 2022
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The shipping giant has a demand problem, while Nike may be out of the woods. (0:21) Asit Sharma dis...
Is TikTok Too Big To Ban?
20 Dec 2022
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The digital advertising landscape is shifting. (0:21) Bill Mann discusses: - Google's and Meta Plat...
Barron's Top Stock Picks
19 Dec 2022
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There's a value approach to Barron's annual list, and we've got some thoughts. (0:21) Jason Moser d...
Aswath Damodaran on the Fed, Inflation, and Valuation
18 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you're impatient, then value investing's probably not for you. But for those interested, there's ...
Same Data, Different Conclusions
17 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Even if a soft landing is possible, investors may not want one. Plus, how do you even know if a soft...
Best & Worst of 2022
16 Dec 2022
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Time to hand out some awards! (0:21) Ron Gross, Emily Flippen, and Jason Moser discuss: - The bigge...
Are College Bowl Sponsorships Worth It?
15 Dec 2022
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With 42 college bowl games on tap, are companies spending smart money to sponsor the event? (0:21) ...
Tesla Shareholders Are Nervous (They Should Be)
14 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tesla shares have been cut in half since April 14, the day Elon Musk announced his intention to buy ...
Inflation Cooling, SBF Arrested
13 Dec 2022
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November's CPI rose just 0.1%, lower than economists were expecting. (0:21) Jim Gillies discusses: ...
London Calling Microsoft
12 Dec 2022
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A new 10-year deal with the London Stock Exchange sends shares of Microsoft higher. (0:21) Jason Mo...
The ROI of Design
11 Dec 2022
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Great design can reward a company’s shareholders, but “good enough” doesn’t do much. Mauro P...
REITs, Homebuilders, and the Return of Las Vegas
10 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You can think of real estate in a lot of different ways, but at the end of the day it's just space. ...
USA vs. Microsoft
09 Dec 2022
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It's time to lawyer up! (0:21) Andy Cross and Ron Gross discuss: - Wholesale prices rising higher t...
Gas, China, Food & Beverage Stocks
08 Dec 2022
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Inflation is one of the big stories of the year, but consumers are finally getting relief at the pum...
Another New Trend from Robinhood?
07 Dec 2022
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After helping to drive trading costs to $0, Robinhood offers a financial incentive for IRA investing...
Getting Kids to Invest
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You might not expect to find a multi-bagger stock in aftermarket automotive parts. But, that's exact...
The Evolution of Max
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Executives at Warner Bros Discovery are planning to unveil a new streaming service combining the ass...
Indra Nooyi on Leadership, Culture, and Steve Jobs
04 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
During her 12-year run as CEO of Pepsi, Indra Nooyi helped the company grow sales by 80%. Despite he...
Lessons From Great Investors
03 Dec 2022
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The first rule of investing is don’t lose money. The other rules are a little more complicated. ...
More Jobs for Americans, More Confusion for Investors
02 Dec 2022
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If you're an investor trying to make sense of the conflicting signals from macroeconomic data, you'r...
Battling Giants
01 Dec 2022
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What's it like competing against a business that's 1,000 times bigger than your own? (0:21) Emily F...
FTX Collapse: Lessons for Investors
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Dow closes out a strong (relative to other indices) month, and we take a closer look at the coll...
Commodities...Seriously?
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With more retail data rolling in, it might also be time to start paying attention to commodities. (...
China Protests Hit U.S. Stocks, NFL Viewing Hits New Record
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Apple's manufacturing challenges are just one of the story lines coming out of the recent protests i...
What Really Drives Stocks Higher?
27 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Shoppers may need to switch from steak to bologna, but they still need to eat. That’s just one rea...
Hidden Moats
26 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Some moats are obvious, like a fortress balance sheet or Live Nation’s ownership of the live music...
4 Stocks We're Thankful For
25 Nov 2022
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Cue the sound effect, it's time for our Thanksgiving Special! (0:21) Ron Gross and Jason Moser disc...
Apropos of Nothing: Best Side Dishes, Movie Sequels, and Memorable Wedding Receptions
24 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re taking a break from investing and finance. If you’re looking to kill some time, have...
“$5 Billion Feels Like Overkill”
23 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nordstrom is facing a problem with its customers, while Autodesk faces a problem it created. (0:21) ...
Is Zoom Video an Acquisition Target?
22 Nov 2022
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Profitable, and worth more than $20 billion, Zoom Video may also be an acquisition target. (0:21) B...
Bob Iger 2: Return of the CEO!
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Late Sunday night the board of directors at The Walt Disney Company fired CEO Bob Chapek and re-hire...
Mark Cuban on Drugs, Investing, and Advice for Jeff Bezos
20 Nov 2022
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The big three healthcare companies aren’t paying much attention to Mark Cuban’s new health care ...
2022: New Learnings for Investors
19 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Live from the Hawk & Griffin Pub in Vienna, Virginia...it's Motley Fool Money! Chris Hill talks wit...
Big Retail, Holiday Preview, and Chewy CEO Sumit Singh
18 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If a huge week of retail earnings told us anything, it's that not everyone is ready for the holidays...
Family Ties & the “Buffett Premium”
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fictional character Alex P. Keaton and real-life CEO Warren Buffett have at least one thing in commo...
"A combination of fraud and delusion"
15 Nov 2022
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One reason we like Charlie Munger is he rarely, if ever, minces words. (0:21) Bill Mann discusses:...
Twitter's Gift To Competitors
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Social media companies selling advertising have been handed an unexpected gift (if they're able to t...
Leadership Strategies & Using Sports to Teach Business
13 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
More senior-level women are leaving the workforce than ever before, and just 2% of venture capital f...
Retail, Inventory, and Deals!
12 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Shipping container prices are down 74% from early this year! But many retailers have too much stuff,...
We Love Cooling Inflation!
11 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Several factors in the Big Macro pushed stocks higher at week's end. (0:30) Jason Moser and Ron Gro...
Did We Just Hit The Bottom?
10 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A lower-than-expected CPI number sent stocks soaring. (0:21) Jim Gillies discusses: - Why he beli...
CEO's Seat Getting Warmer
09 Nov 2022
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The House That Mickey Built appears to be struggling. (0:21) Tim Beyers discusses: - Disney's 4th-q...
Money & The Average American
08 Nov 2022
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Rough years for Lyft and Tripadvisor get even rougher. (0:21) Ron Gross discusses: - Lyft disappoin...
Amazon Music is now FM Radio
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes opportunity comes in the form of competitors making a mistake. (0:21) Jason Moser discuss...
McKinsey’s Hidden Influence
06 Nov 2022
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One of the most powerful private companies in the world is also one of the most secretive. Michael F...
Buybacks Done Well (and Not-So-Well)
05 Nov 2022
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Share buybacks can be a great use of capital, but only for the right price. Dylan Lewis and John Rot...
Surprising Earnings and Portfolio Protection
04 Nov 2022
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If the jobs report and Federal Reserve didn't surprise investors, some earnings reports sure did. (...
"The clock is ticking."
03 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Some companies have bright futures, while others simply run out of time. (0:21) Tim Beyers discusse...
Airbnb's Record Quarter, Nikola's Early Days
02 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you think this is a market that will automatically reward a stock because the company posted reco...
A "Shock and Awe" Acquisition
01 Nov 2022
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A 50% premium is a buyout price most investors would love to see. To acquire Abiomed, Johnson & John...
4 Stocks We Just Bought
31 Oct 2022
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October turned out to be the best month for the Dow Jones Industrial Average in a long time. (0:17)...
Industrial Companies with Moats
30 Oct 2022
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“When the party is happening in the penthouse, this is a sector that’s in the basement.” Indu...
Who Killed the Candy Bar?
29 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re looking for a market-beating stock then you don’t have to go much further than the can...
Apple, Amazon, and 2 New All-Time Highs
28 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The biggest tech companies reported this week, but it was Apple that shined the brightest. (0:30) J...
Meta Misses, Shopify Stabilizes
27 Oct 2022
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On a day when Shopify and Comcast gave shareholders reasons for hope, Meta Platforms slid to its low...
Alphabet, Visa, Roku
26 Oct 2022
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Google's parent company disappointed Wall Street, but share buybacks continue. (0:21) Bill Mann dis...
Coke's Pop, Weber's Buyout, Stock Market Superstitions
25 Oct 2022
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Big Red is still trailing Pepsi but, just like its competitor, it's got pricing power. (0:21) Jason...
Big Tech Earnings Preview
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Earnings season kicks into full swing with Alphabet, Meta, and Microsoft reporting this week. (:21)...
Crazy Eddie and the Art of Stock Fraud
23 Oct 2022
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Spotting a stock fraud is extremely difficult, but finding some smoke is significantly easier. Fo...
What “Currency Headwinds” Mean for Investors
22 Oct 2022
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Expect to hear “currency headwinds” a lot this earnings season. But a strong U.S. dollar isn’t...
Stocks (and Investing Books) We're Bullish On
21 Oct 2022
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Snap fell 30% and took other social media and advertising stocks down with it. (0:30) Emily Flippen...
Tesla's Optimism Springs Eternal
20 Oct 2022
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Despite mixed 3rd-quarter results Elon Musk is ever-optimistic about Tesla's future. (0:21) Bill Ma...
Netflix Rising, WWE Preparing
19 Oct 2022
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Netflix surprises Wall Street and throws down the gauntlet at streaming competitors. (0:21) Tim Bey...
Activist Investors Shake the Tree
18 Oct 2022
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If you'd like to see tech stocks turn around, some activist investors feel the same way. They just h...
The War on Checks
17 Oct 2022
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Home buyers aren't welcoming higher interest rates, but they are mostly good news for banks. (0:21) ...
Opportunities in Sustainable Investing
16 Oct 2022
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More than 90% of S&P 500 companies publish sustainability reports. But what’s real and what’s ju...
Meet the Dividend Knights
15 Oct 2022
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You've heard of the Dividend Aristocrats and the Dividend Kings, but we’d like to introduce you to...