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1 Stock for National Taco Day

04 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

And another high-profile IPO company gets taken private. (0:21) Asit Sharma discusses: - Poshmark's all-cash deal that values the company at less tha...

Kim K, Crypto, and Porsche's IPO

03 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What are the chances the stock market makes a 4th-quarter comeback? (0:21) Jason Moser discusses: - The chances of the S&P 500, down more than 20% ye...

Ben Franklin: Founding Father of Microfinance and Open-Source Tech

02 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you want someone to manage your money then you better pay them. That’s just one lesson from Ben Franklin’s complicated financial life. Robert ...

No Solutions, Just Trade Offs: Doomberg on Worldwide Energy Challenges Molecules, Physics, and Platitudes

01 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The world’s energy crunch is a battle between platitudes and physics. Leaders may want to pay closer attention to the physics part. So for more insi...

Scott Galloway on CEOs, Big Tech, and Energy

30 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

(0:21) Ron Gross, Maria Gallagher, and Jason Moser discuss: - Nike’s tough quarter. - Macro headwinds for Carmax. - Questions about Peloton’s ret...

An IPO, In This Environment?

29 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Volkswagen spun off its investment in Porsche for the first big name IPO of 2022. It only took until late September!  (0:18) Dylan Lewis and Tim Bey...

"All of this has happened before."

28 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If what's happening today with Apple seems familiar, it should. (0:21) Jim Gillies discusses: - Reports that lower demand for the iPhone 14 is causin...

Mistakes? We've Made A Few

27 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When you don't get what you want, you get experience. (0:21) Asit Sharma discusses: - The S&P 500 hitting a new low for the year - Seeking out compan...

Prime Day 2: E-Commerce Boogaloo

26 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For the first time ever, Amazon is having a second "Prime Day" event. (0:21) Jason Moser discusses: - Behind-the-scenes planning that led up to this ...

What Do Higher Interest Rates Mean for REITs?

25 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Stock prices don’t always reflect business performance. That’s the case for many real estate investment trusts (where some occupancies are above p...

Morgan Housel on Inflation, Incentives, and Investing through Bear Markets

24 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

“No one's success is proven until they've survived a calamity.” You can’t join the NBA with a few good shots, but you can join the ranks of “...

Recession Fears, House Hacking, Consumer Spending for the Holidays

23 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For the 5th time in 6 weeks, there was a lot of red on Wall Street. (0:30) Jason Moser and Maria Gallagher discuss: - The Fed's latest rate hike spoo...

Are SPACs Done?

22 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What does it say that no private company wants a check for $1.1 billion? (0:21) Bill Mann discusses: - The stock market being surprised that the Fed ...

YouTube vs. TikTok

21 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Alphabet, parent company of YouTube, deploys a new weapon in its battle with TikTok: cash. (0:25) Maria Gallagher discusses: - YouTube's announcement...

"Make no mistake, this too shall pass."

20 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Bear markets always come to an end, but they're not necessarily fun while they last. (0:21) Bill Mann discusses: - The market reacting to the Federal...

Pessimism High? Might Be Time To Buy

19 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

"The best time to buy is when pessimism is prevalent." (0:21) John Rotonti discusses: - Why the rise in investor pessimism gets him excited to go s...

Liz Ann Sonders on Economic Cycles, Stock Prices, and Investing Mistakes

18 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Shorter economic cycles and more frequent recessions doesn't necessarily mean the downturns will be brutal. John Rotonti talked with Liz Ann Sonders, ...

CRISPR, Gene Therapies, and Cure Pricing Conundrums

17 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Genetically edited humans are already here. Gene editing has massive implications for treating chronic illnesses and even the food we eat. So what doe...

Amazon's Big Bet on the NFL

16 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Another rough week for the stock market coincides with Amazon's exclusive start to Thursday Night Football. (0:30) Emily Flippen and Ron Gross discus...

Housing Trends w/ Trex CEO Bryan Fairbanks

15 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Regulators take a closer look at buy-now, pay-later companies. (0:21) Bill Mann discusses: - The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announcing plan...

"Days like yesterday are a gift."

14 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Down days in the market aren't fun, but they may also be great days to buy stocks. (0:21) Jim Gillies discusses: - Why his rule is to never buy stock...

What's On Your Watchlist?

13 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you're a long-term investor, today was a good day to go shopping. (0:21) Asit Sharma discusses: - Stocks, across the board, falling in response to...

ESPN Isn't Going Anywhere

12 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Disney promoted upcoming movies and Disney+ programming at the D23 Expo, but CEO Bob Chapek's comments about ESPN caught Wall Street's attention. (0:...

Aswath Damodaran on Valuation, Inflation, Bezos, and Musk

11 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you know you’re impatient, then value investing isn’t for you. Aswath Damodaran teaches corporate finance and valuation at the Stern School of ...

Ancient Philosophers, Modern Investing Wisdom

10 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you really own your stocks? The stoics might suggest otherwise. Ricky Mulvey and Brian Stoffel serve up an introduction to stoicism, and why these ...

1 Question For Your Stocks

09 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As profitable companies like Alphabet talk about steeling themselves for the immediate future, investors may want to ask: "How prepared are the compan...

Apple is Peloton's New Nightmare

08 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

"Incremental upgrades" were the theme once again, and that seems to be working out well for Apple's customers and shareholders. (0:21) Tim Beyers dis...

3 CEOs Walk Into A Bar...

07 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's CEO Day! (Ok, not really, but CEOs were very much in the news today.) (0:21) Jason Moser discusses: - Target eliminating a long-standing policy ...

Europe's Energy Challenge

06 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The energy situation in Europe is getting more challenging. Finland's economic affairs minister (0:12) Bill Mann discusses: - CVS Health buying S...

Knowing When To Quit

04 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Annie Duke was a professional poker player before retiring in 2012. Now, she is a decision-making consultant for a venture capital firm and author of ...

Expectations Investing with Michael Mauboussin

03 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Mauboussin is an adjunct professor of finance at the Columbia Business School and the Head of Consilient Research at Counterpoint Global, Morg...

Fall Preview for Investors

02 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With four months left in 2022, what should investors be focusing on? (0:30) Emily Flippen and Jason Moser discuss: - Getting ready to "eat the volati...

Wake Me Up When September Ends

01 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to the stock market, the 1st day of September is looking an awful lot like the entire month of August. (0:25) Jason Moser discusses: - ...

12 Free Resources for Investors

31 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Time for some freebies! Chris Hill and Ricky Mulvey discuss some of the best investing resources that won’t cost you a penny. Some you’ll probably...

1 Hidden Tech Stock, 92 Birthday Candles for Warren Buffett

30 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Day 2 and we're live (again) from FoolFest 2022! (0:21) Tim Beyers discusses: - Why Walmart is the un-tech tech stock - Interview highlights from ...

Unexpected Inflation, More Acquisitions, VC Mindset

29 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We're live from FoolFest 2022 and we've got highlights from the day so far! (0:21) Bill Mann discusses: - How the cost of power is putting English pu...

YouTube’s Rocky Road to the Top

28 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Google’s acquisition of YouTube is now remembered as one of the most successful tech acquisitions ever, but that result was far from obvious in 2006...

David Gardner on Investing During Tough Markets

27 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

2022 has been a challenging year for stocks in general, and rule-breaker stocks specifically. But the companies you buy during difficult times can bec...

Fed Chief Speaks, Wall Street Reacts

26 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Strong words from Federal Reserve chairman Powell sent stocks down on Friday. (0:30) Jason Moser and Emily Flippen discuss: - Why long-term investors...

Conference Preview!

25 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We're hours away from the official start of FoolFest 2022 (our annual investing conference) and we've got a preview of coming attractions! (0:21) Dyl...

Peloton: Some Assembly Required

24 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Amazon becomes the first partner to sell Peloton's equipment and apparel on their own site. (0:21) Bill Mann discusses: - The upside potential for Pe...

The Triumph of Adding to Your Winners

23 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How would you react if the first company you bought shares of went bankrupt within three years? (0:21) Matt Argersinger discusses: - The rise and sud...

Cooking with Stocks

22 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Inspiration for great investments can come from anywhere, including your childhood kitchen. As we head into the dog days of August, we're sharing "o...

Mina Kimes on NFL Business, Underrated Stats, and Starting on Wall Street

21 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Before her current job as an NFL analyst for ESPN, Mina Kimes broke into journalism on Wall Street. Host of the popular football podcast "The Mina Kim...

Small Cap Investing 201

20 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Institutional money is not invited to this party. Bill Mann and Ricky Mulvey continue their series on small cap investing, one area where individual i...

Retail's Big Story, Executive Shake-ups, Pizza Deconstructed

19 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Details about The Federal Reserve's meeting in July sent stocks to their first losing week in a month. (0:30) Emily Flippen and Ron Gross discuss: ...

Airlines, Housing, and Your Wardrobe

18 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Home sales fell nearly 6% in July. (0:21) Jason Moser discusses: - The challenge for 1st-time home buyers - Why he prefers investing in residential r...

Does Spotify Have A Moat?

17 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Big Retail Earnings Week continues with the latest results from Target and Lowe's. (0:21) Asit Sharma discusses: - Target's 2nd-quarter profit fall...

The Quotable Mr. Buffett

16 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Big Retail starts to report earnings and the news is good (so far). (0:21) Jason Moser discusses: - Walmart exceeded lowered expectations for the 2nd...

“Cash doesn’t lie.” Peloton’s Predicament

15 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Peloton announces more layoffs and store closings. (0:21) Jim Gillies discusses: - How challenging Peloton's balance sheet is right now - Why Peloton...

Residential Real Estate is Cooling, Not Crashing

14 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Build-to-rent housing is taking off and more home contracts are falling through. We’re probably not headed for another 2008 in the housing market, b...

Small Cap Investing 101

13 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This is the fun part of being a stock investor. Ricky Mulvey and Bill Mann, Director of Small Cap Research at The Motley Fool kick off their series o...

The New Bull Market

12 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week the Nasdaq officially entered bull market territory. (0:30) Emily Flippen and Jason Moser discuss: - July CPI and how lower-than-expected...

Disney Passes Netflix

11 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The House of Mouse is firing on all cylinders, and now its total number of subscribers for Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ is greater than Netflix. Dylan L...

This Is When Amazing Companies Are Born

10 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

While some tech companies announce lay-offs, others are posting blowout earnings. (00:21) Deidre Woollard and Tim Beyers discuss: - How a decrease i...

The Wrong Side of The Learning Curve

09 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Chips, and the companies that make and use them, dominate the business news. (0:25) Bill Mann discusses: - Micron Technology cutting guidance while...

Shopify: Bull vs. Bear

08 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What's the optimal degree of concentration in your portfolio? (0:25) Jason Moser discusses: - Nvidia warning that 2nd-quarter revenue will be lower...

The War for Your Wallet

07 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

"We want a cashless society." That's what Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan said in 2019. And while the war on cash may be a strong trend for invest...

Do CEOs Need Term Limits?

06 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What does it take to be a great CEO in 2022? Leading with a True North, and breaking down some of the crusty hierarchical structures. Some leaders get...

Rise of the Machines, Jobs, and Earnings

05 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The U.S. private sector has added nearly 6 million jobs in the past year. (0:30) Jason Moser and Matt Argersinger discuss: - The unemployment rate fa...

Time to Buy Industrial REITs?

04 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Global travel, comfortable footwear, and industrial REITs are on the menu. Pull up a chair! (0:25) Maria Gallagher discusses: - Mixed 2nd-quarter res...

"A horrible use of $2 billion."

03 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Airbnb's record bookings in the 2nd quarter weren't enough to boost the stock higher. Why? (0:25) Tim Beyers discusses: - Airbnb's highly questionabl...

Cybersecurity, Heavy Equipment, Social Media

02 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What do Caterpillar, Arista Networks, and Pinterest have in common? 2nd-quarter earnings reports! (0:25) Bill Mann discusses: - Global supply chain i...

How to Be Less Distracted (as an investor)

01 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Two stocks we recently covered on the show are back in the news. (0:22) Jason Moser discusses: - Outset Medical shares rising 20% on its announcement ...

Ferrari, Tesla, and the Future of Cars

31 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Eddie Alterman really likes cars. He is the Chief Brand Officer of Hearst Autos and was the editor-in-chief of Car & Driver. Alterman’s new podcast ...

Summer Q&A: 48% Dividend Yield, FinTech, Small Cap Energy Stocks

30 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You've got question so we rounded up a wide range of Fools with some answers! In this summer mailbag we’re answering listener voicemails and emails ...

4 Tech Titans Boost Stocks

29 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Apple, Microsoft, Alphabet, and Amazon provide a welcome lift to the market. (0:30) Andy Cross and Ron Gross discuss: - The Fed raising interest rate...

3 Stocks We’re Pitching

28 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Just because it's earnings season doesn't mean we don't still have stock pitches for your consideration! (0:22) Maria Gallagher discusses: - Meta Pla...

Big Tech Bounces Back

27 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Microsoft and Alphabet didn't disappoint with their latest quarterly results. (0:22) Bill Mann discusses: - Microsoft having tough comps, with the cl...

Walmart Warns, Shopify Stumbles

26 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Retail (physical and digital) is squarely in the spotlight. (0:22) Jason Moser discusses: - Walmart cutting guidance for the quarter and full fisca...

"Search is forever."

25 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Weber's CEO gets the boot from the board of directors. (0:22) Jason Moser discusses: - Why more company CEOs are on the hot seat - Expectations headi...

Generational Tailwind for the U.S. Economy

24 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Federal Reserve could hike short-term interest rates to 4%, and that still might not be enough to cool inflation. Rich Lyons is the first Chief In...

Revisiting the IPO Boom

23 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Editor's note: This episode was recorded before news of the Coinbase's insider trading case was made public on Friday. 2021 was a milestone year for ...

Snap's Ripple Effect, Healthcare Stocks, and Streaming "Coopetition"

22 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Shares of Snap fell nearly 40% on Friday, taking bigger companies down with it. (0:30) Matt Argersinger and Jason Moser discuss: - Snap's incredible ...

Tesla Revs Up, Amazon Invests In Healthcare

21 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tesla's profits surprise Wall Street, and Amazon buys 1Life Healthcare for $3.9 billion. (0:22) Bill Mann discusses: - Tesla's margins being compre...

Netflix Review, Comic-Con Preview

20 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Turns out Netflix did NOT lose 2 million subscribers as previously predicted. (Only 970,000) (0:22) Tim Beyers discusses: - The market's relief that ...

A Boring Business Beating the Market

19 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Johnson & Johnson raises full-year guidance after delivering 3rd-quarter results. (0:22) Jason Moser discusses: - Highlights from JNJ's medical devic...

ESPN+ Is Going Higher

18 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Disney announces a (selective) price hike to one of its core streaming services. (0:22) Jason Moser discusses: - The strategy of encouraging people...

Housing Trends w/ David Greene (BiggerPockets Real Estate)

17 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you're interested in real estate then David Greene, host of the BiggerPockets Real Estate podcast, is probably a familiar voice. He weighs in on: -...

Dividends 201: The Payout Continues

16 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There are plenty of reasons to love a stock with a high dividend, and plenty of questions for investors to ask. Matt Argersinger, Anthony Schiavone, a...

Fintech's Future, Underrated Investing Metrics

15 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Earnings season has begun! (0:30) Emily Flippen and Jason Moser discuss: - Latest results from the Big Banks and tough comments from JPM's CEO Jamie ...

Microsoft Wins Netflix Ad Biz

14 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Can a $1.9 trillion company still be a dark horse? Microsoft beats the odds and wins the Netflix ad business. (0:21) Maria Gallagher discusses: - How...

Investors Shrug Off Inflation Fears

13 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You'd think the phrase "record inflation" would chill investors, but Wall Street seemed to shrug it off. (0:21) Bill Mann discusses: - The prospect f...

Former FDIC Chair on Crypto, The Fed, and Student Debt

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Pepsi is not an obvious candidate if you're looking for companies with pricing power, but the latest quarter proves Pepsi's got it. (0:21) Asit Sharm...

Twitter in Limbo, Amazon in the Spotlight

11 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Elon Musk and Twitter are headed to a Delaware courtroom. (0:21) Jason Moser discusses: - How messy the current situation is for Twitter's employees ...

Tech Trends with Qualcomm’s CFO

10 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Cars and cameras are getting smarter, and that trend isn’t stopping any time soon. Billions more devices are going to connect to the cloud, and that...

Dividends 101

09 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Warren Buffett isn’t planning on paying his shareholders a dividend, but he’s a big fan of getting a piece of his stocks’ profits. Ricky Mulvey ...

Big Tech's Latest Plans, Emerging Trends To Watch

08 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As U.S. job growth continues, the biggest tech companies plot their next moves. (0:30) Maria Gallagher and Jason Moser discuss: - June's jobs report,...

GameStop's Split, Peloton's Gamble, and Crafty Investments

07 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you hate analogies you might want to skip this episode. (0:21) Tim Beyers discusses: - Why GameStop's 4-for-1 stock split is like a Chinese finger...

Microsoft's Deal Under Investigation

06 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The UK's regulatory authority on competition has officially opened an investigation into Microsoft's deal to buy Activision Blizzard. (0:21) Bill Man...

Comcast's Streaming Milestone (and 1 Hidden Winner)

05 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Peacock isn't as big as Netflix or Disney+, but it continues to make progress shareholders should appreciate. (0:21) Jason Moser discusses: - NBCUniv...

Now is the Time to Focus on FI (Financial Independence)

02 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Over the holiday weekend, we take a break from the cookouts and fireworks to focus on FI – Financial Independence – with Motley Fool contributor B...

Mid-Year Review, Stocks with Upside Potential

01 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Halfway through 2022 it's time for investors to see where we've been and what to look for in the 2nd half of the year. (0:30) Ron Gross and Jason Mose...

Powell and Inflation, Shopify's Stock Split

30 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Inflation has been the story of 2022. We zoom in on comments from central bank leaders from yesterday’s ECB Forum to see what insights we can glean....

CEO Shakeups

29 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

CEOs at Pinterest and Bed, Bath, and Beyond are heading for the exits. And that may be just the beginning. (0:31) Deidre Woollard and Tim Beyers disc...

“There’s Always Money in the Banana Stand!”

28 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It’s not easy being a public company. Zendesk looks to go private, while acquisition battles continue to heat up. (:21) Deidre Woollard and Jason ...

Investing in the Future of Food

27 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Chewy gets and upgrade, while Coinbase gets a big thumbs-down from investment bankers. (:21) Asit Sharma and Maria Gallagher discuss: - Chewy’s pr...

Money Laundering 101

26 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Corruption is a trillion-dollar drag for investors. So why doesn’t it get more attention? Oliver Bullough is the author of “Butler to the World: H...

5 Stay-at-Home Stocks Revisited

25 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jason Moser and Matt Frankel take a look at some of the companies that soared during the pandemic, and offer some takeaways from the surge in investor...

Welcome to the "Larry David Gif" Stock Market!

24 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Wall Street pros and individual investors are sifting through lots of noise to find signals about the stock market. (0:30) Matt Argersinger and Jason ...