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Best-of: William Cohan on GE’s Legacy

01 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

The Motley Fool Money Half-Year Review

30 Jun 2023

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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 quar...

Is The Sharing Economy Growing Up?

29 Jun 2023

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DoorDash has started offering hourly wages for its couriers. (00:21) Bill Barker and Deidre Woollard discuss: - What prompted DoorDash’s recent upd...

Costco Cracks Down

28 Jun 2023

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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 gui...

What to Do with Dividends

27 Jun 2023

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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 ti...

Carnival Sets Course For Debt Reduction

26 Jun 2023

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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: - T...

Amazon Vs. Walmart

25 Jun 2023

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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 Wa...

“One Up on Wall Street” Book Club

24 Jun 2023

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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 inve...

Deal or No Deal?

23 Jun 2023

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Regulators are taking a hard look at acquisitions for Adobe, MIcrosoft, and Amazon. And that might be a good thing for Adobe and Activision shareholde...

Alibaba Shakes Things Up

22 Jun 2023

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Alibaba shuffles the deck as it heads towards spinning off its cloud division. (00:21) Bill Mann and Deidre Woollard discuss: - Alibaba’s leadershi...

EVs Get Supercharged

21 Jun 2023

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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 ...

PayPal's Growth Story

20 Jun 2023

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DraftKings wants to consolidate the sports betting market, but it still has a long road to profitability. (00:14) Ricky Mulvey and Nick Sciple discu...

UFC Economics

18 Jun 2023

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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...

The Evolution of Urbanism

17 Jun 2023

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For the past century, cities have centered around work. What happens when that’s no longer the case?  Deidre Woollard and Matt Argersinger discuss...

The New Bull Market

16 Jun 2023

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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 number...

Selling Secrets Across The Globe

15 Jun 2023

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  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 wr...

Netflix’s Promising Next Act

14 Jun 2023

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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 ...

An Inflection Point for adidas

13 Jun 2023

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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 mac...

Icahn Gets His Way

12 Jun 2023

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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) Jaso...

Are Banking Relationships Sticky?

11 Jun 2023

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When Silicon Valley Bank collapsed, $43 billion left its doors in one afternoon, or $1 million every second. How has the banking landscape changed sin...

“No One Will Ever Need a PC in Their Homes.”

10 Jun 2023

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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...

Spatial Computing and Safety Deposit Boxes in the Sky

09 Jun 2023

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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...

Game over for GameStop’s CEO

08 Jun 2023

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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 qui...

Mixed Signals From Real Estate and Regional Banks

07 Jun 2023

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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...

Apple's $3500 "Snowboard Goggles"

06 Jun 2023

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Some cryptocurrency platforms are finding it hard to allegedly operate an “unlicensed securities exchange in the USA, bro.” (00:21) Ricky Mulvey...

AI Is Not A Person

05 Jun 2023

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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 Di...

Who Controls the Magnets?

04 Jun 2023

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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: Electric...

A Sea Change in Space Exploration

03 Jun 2023

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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 Mis...

Consumer Spending is Tightening Up… Kind Of

02 Jun 2023

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Americans are thinking twice before pulling out their wallets, but it’s not affecting retailers equally.  (00:21) Ron Gross and Emily Flippen disc...

Is AI Taking Tech To The Top?

01 Jun 2023

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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 ...

The House’s Cut is Going Up

31 May 2023

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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...

Debt Ceiling Drama, AI's Peak, and Expired Coffee

30 May 2023

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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 ...

Peter Zeihan on China, Apple, and Europe

28 May 2023

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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 st...

Apropos of Something

27 May 2023

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Chris Hill loves coffee, curiosity, and people. To celebrate his run as the host of Motley Fool Money, Mary Long rounded up a few Fools to talk about ...

Big Tech's Banner 2023 Continues

26 May 2023

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Tech is leading the market higher in 2023, but a few giants are doing the heavy lifting. (00:21) Matt Argersinger and Jason Moser discuss: - Nvidia'...

Nvidia Booms

25 May 2023

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The graphics processing maker became $200 billion more valuable in a single day. (00:21) Jim Gillies and Ricky Mulvey discuss:  - Nvidia’s blockb...

The Chip War’s Next Chapter

24 May 2023

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Tech tensions between the U.S. and China continue to heat up. Micron is stuck in the middle and Apple looks to future-proof its supply chain.  [00:...

Is Zoom Still A Growth Stock?

23 May 2023

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Zoom’s quarter showed that it’s no longer growing at its pre-pandemic levels. Can it move beyond video chat? (0:21) Bill Barker discusses: - Zoo...

The Next Chipotle or the Next Sweetgreen?

22 May 2023

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Mediterranean restaurant chain Cava has filed for an IPO later this year. Will investors be as satisfied as Cava’s customers? (00:21) Jason Moser d...

AI is Much More than ChatGPT

21 May 2023

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An artificial intelligence program could soon create a digital version of yourself. So, what are the implications when that’s possible? Rob LoCasci...

Managing Cash Amid High Inflation

20 May 2023

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The Federal Reserve has raised interest rates 10 times since 2022. But you probably wouldn’t notice those hikes in a traditional savings account. D...

Big Retail, Apple, and the Fight for "Taco Tuesday"

19 May 2023

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As reports of Apple's next device surfaced, major retailers highlighted the week's earnings. (0:21) Ron Gross and Jason Moser discuss: - Walmart's gr...

TikTok's 1st Ban

18 May 2023

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Is Montana's move against TikTok a speed bump or the start of a trend? (00:21) Bill Mann discusses: - How Snap, Meta Platforms, and Alphabet are watc...

Short-Seller vs Prize Fighter

17 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when a short-seller collides with an activist investor? (00:21) Bill Barker discusses: - Target's 1st-quarter results beating expectatio...

Buffett's Latest Buys (and Sells)

16 May 2023

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Late Monday Berkshire-Hathaway filed a 13-F with the SEC, so we're taking a closer look at what they've been buying and selling. (00:21) Jim Gillies ...

Time To Buy Golf Stocks?

15 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes you need to stop thinking, let things happen, and be the ball. (00:21) Jason Moser discusses: - EU regulators approving Microsoft's deal to...

Making Cash vs Preserving Money

14 May 2023

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If you like to tinker with your investments, then it’s tough to beat the market over a long period of time. John M. Jennings is the president of St...

Foolish Advice for College Grads

13 May 2023

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Congratulations on finishing up college! So what are you going to do now?   Mary Long caught up with four Fools to get some actionable advice for ne...

Alphabet's Event Serves Notice To Wall St.

12 May 2023

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At its annual developers conference, Google's parent company reminded everyone how it got to be one of the most dominant businesses in America. (0:21...

Money Advice from Moms

11 May 2023

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Spending, investing, dealing with debt...moms have seen it all. (00:21) Tim Beyers discusses: - Disney shares falling after a lackluster 2nd-quarter ...

Writers Strike & The Future of Streaming

10 May 2023

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The last writers strike lasted 100 days. How long will this one last and what will it mean for entertainment businesses? (00:21) Bill Barker discusse...

Guidance Trumps Results...Again

09 May 2023

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Sometimes it really doesn't matter if your quarterly profits were higher than Wall Street was expecting. (00:21) Bill Barker discusses: - Shares of P...

Buffett on Apple, Banks, and Value Investing

08 May 2023

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When Warren Buffett speaks, investors and Wall Street tend to listen. (00:21) Jason Moser discusses: - Berkshire Hathaway's 1st-quarter results and h...

The Power of Optionality

07 May 2023

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The pessimist believes that setbacks become one’s identity. The optimist believes something else.  Kevin Kelly is the founding executive editor of...

2 High-Growth Companies to Watch

06 May 2023

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Just because a stock is down 50% doesn’t mean that the business is broken. (Or does it?) Ricky Mulvey caught up with Motley Fool Senior Analyst Yas...

Apple's Approaching $3T

05 May 2023

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The biggest company in American led a packed week of earnings and macro data. (0:21) Andy Cross and Ron Gross discuss: - The Fed's latest rate hike, ...

Burgers > Exercise

04 May 2023

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For one day in the stock market, investors voted with their stomachs. (00:21) Bill Barker discusses: - The Federal Reserve meeting expectations - Par...

Berkshire Hathaway Meeting Preview

03 May 2023

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Investing’s biggest weekend is almost here. (00:21) Ricky Mulvey and Asit Sharma discuss:  - Johnson & Johnson’s spin-off of its consumer health...

The "New Normal" in Silicon Valley

02 May 2023

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As loans get more expensive, what are the ripple effects for start-up companies in the tech industry? (00:21) Bill Mann discusses: - Uber's 1st-quart...

Another Bank Seized & Sold

01 May 2023

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Three of the four largest bank failures in U.S. history have happened in the past two months. (00:21) Bill Barker discusses: - Regulators seizing Fir...

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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: - ...