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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 ...

Time to Buy Zoom Video?

23 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Most restaurant businesses operate in a single category, but not Darden Restaurants. (0:25) Jason Moser discusses: - Olive Garden driving the bulk of...

E-Cigarette Ruling Hits Wall St.

22 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The FDA is preparing to order Juul Labs to take its e-cigarettes off the market in the U.S. (0:25) Bill Mann discusses: - Shares of Altria Group, owne...

Snacks vs. Cereal: Kellogg's Plan to Split

21 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kellogg is planning to split into three separate companies, while DocuSign's CEO is just splitting. (0:25) Bill Mann discusses: - Why DocuSign's falli...

What’s On Your Balance Sheet?

19 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Upstart Holdings is a lending platform, powered by artificial intelligence. Shares are down more than 70% year-to-date. It’s down, but not out. CEO ...

Investing Opportunities in Transforming Office Space

18 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve got a lot of space. And a whole lot of it is unused in office buildings, city centers, and shopping malls. We also need a lot of space for mul...

Market Whiplash, Emerging Trends, and Battling Tech Giants

17 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Fed raises interest rates as the S&P 500 heads for its worst week since March 2020. (0:30) Ron Gross and Maria Gallagher discuss: - Stocks rallyin...

Shrinkflation, Balance Sheet Strength, and VR's Potential in Healthcare

16 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

"Who has pricing power?" may be a less relevant question these days. (0:25) Jason Moser discusses: - The strength of a company's balance sheet becomin...

0.75 Rate Hike Gets Thumbs-Up From Investors

15 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates three-quarters of a percent, the biggest hike since 1994. (0:25) Ron Gross discusses: - The positive reactio...

Easy Money, Government Stimulus, Speculative Boom: Lessons from The Great Depression

14 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Most eyes are on the Federal Reserve in advance of (we assume) another interest rate hike. (0:25) Bill Mann discusses: - What he's watching in the mar...

Bear Market Officially Arrives

13 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The S&P 500 officially entered bear market territory. (0:25) Jason Moser discusses: - The pain investors (including us) are feeling - Why he recommend...

Crypto Crashes, Bitcoin’s True Believers, and Web3

12 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

PJ Vogt has been following Bitcoin since it was worth $10. Maybe less. He didn’t buy in, and is more than happy to keep following the story. Vogt is...

Energy Investing 201: Relentless Demand, Uncertain Supply

11 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Earth’s population continues to grow and energy needs are struggling to keep up with worldwide demand. Nick Sciple and Jim Gillies dive into the mac...

Inflation, Retail, Housing, and Alternative Assets

10 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Inflation hits a 40-year high. We know the effect on consumers, but what about investors? (0:30) Emily Flippen and Ron Gross discuss: - DocuSign's 25...

How SEC's Proposed Rule Changes Could Affect Investors

09 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

SEC chairman Gary Gensler outlined rule changes to require trading firms to directly compete to execute trades from individual investors (0:25) Andy C...

Should Netflix Buy Roku?

08 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Is Roku really preparing for a takeover bid from Netflix? (0:25) Asit Sharma discusses: - Whether acquiring Roku solves Netflix impending ad challeng...

Apple Flexing Its Balance Sheet

07 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Target rips off the band-aid, while Apple shows off some new features. (0:25) Tim Beyers discusses: - CEO Brian Cornell taking a head-on approach to ...

Stock Splits Matter

06 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Amazon splits its stock 20-for-1 and while the pizza didn't get any bigger, there are short-term benefits to the split. (0:25) Jason Moser discusses: ...

Flawed Models Driving Back-to-Office Plans

05 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you own your models or do your models own you? That’s one of the driving questions in Roger Martin’s new book, “A New Way To Think: Your Guid...

Weed Economics 101

04 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Price elasticity, supply & demand curves....what better way to learn about economic fundamentals than through weed? (C'mon, isn't it more interesting ...

Economic Hurricane? Just Keep Buying

03 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Microsoft lowered guidance, Elon Musk has a “super bad feeling” about the economy, and Jamie Dimon warned investors that a hurricane is coming. (0...

Sheryl Sandberg Leans Out

02 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After 14 years at Chief Operating Officer at Meta Platforms Sheryl Sandberg is stepping down in the fall. (0:25) Asit Sharma discusses: - Sandberg's l...

“You better brace yourself.”

01 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jamie Dimon has a warning for Wall Street analysts and investors. (0:25) Jason Moser discusses: - Salesforce shares rising on strong Q1 results and in...

"Top Gun: Maverick" Wins the Weekend and Strengthens Studio Businesses

31 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It wasn't just Tom Cruise's biggest opening weekend ever, it was the biggest Memorial Day opening weekend for a U.S. movie. (0:25) Bill Mann discusses...

Yes, Women Make Better Investors Than Men

29 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Women have different challenges in investing, including a wage gap and longer life expectancies. We’ve got two conversations addressing some of thos...

Energy Investing 101

28 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

While the broad stock market has been plunged, energy has proven to be a rare safe haven. Warren Buffett has increased his stake in his energy investm...

4 Beach Reads for Investors

27 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Heading into Memorial Day weekend, investors got some sunshine as the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all rose for the first time in over a month. (0:30) Emi...

Metaverse Possibilities for Investors

26 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Nvidia and Apple are two of the biggest companies investing in the metaverse, but they're making headlines today for different reasons. (0:25) Bill Ma...

3 Stocks Benefitting from China's 400 Million Millennials

25 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As rough a year as it's been so far for stocks, there's one industry doing just fine. (0:25) Bill Mann discusses: - Why oil and gas stocks have done w...

Snap Goes Down, Takes Others With It

24 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's a rare day when a single $20 billion-dollar company drags much larger businesses down with it. (0:25) Tim Beyers discusses: - Snap's 40% drop and...

More Dealmaking On The Way?

23 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It’s not quite Merger Monday, but it’s close! (0:25) Jason Moser discusses: - Starbucks becoming the latest U.S. business to exit Russia - VMWare...

Real Estate Trends: Residential & Commercial

22 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve got two CEO interviews and several real estate trends for investors to watch. (1:10) Deidre Woollard interviews Nick Bailey, President and CE...

SPACs Revisited

21 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, what happened to all of those SPACs going public? Dylan Lewis and Bill Mann look back on the great SPAC boom, when more than $240 billion flowed ...

Michael Lewis on Crypto, NFTs, and How to Spot Real Experts

20 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

S&P 500 and Nasdaq had their 7th straight negative week and investors (including us) are feeling the pain. (0:30) Ron Gross and Jason Moser discuss: -...

The Lipstick Effect

19 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What's the Lipstick Effect? So glad you asked. (0:25) Maria Gallagher discusses: - TJX defying the recent trend of retailers struggling - How TJX can ...

Retail's Inventory Problem

18 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

"We got the inventory wrong." That's basically what Target CEO Brian Cornell said about his company's latest results. (0:30) Bill Mann discusses: - Wh...

Walmart & Home Depot vs. Inflation

17 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Two major retailers, two different results as they battle inflation. (0:30) Asit Sharma discusses: - Walmart's unusually large stock drop in the wake ...

McDonald's Exits Russia (Who's Next?)

16 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you were hoping to start the week with a hostile takeover, you're in luck! (0:30) Jason Moser discusses: - JetBlue Airways going hostile in its pur...

Money Lessons from Gandhi, Dante, and Chimpanzees

15 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You might not think of your money as a flock of sheep, but Dr. Martha Beck does. And it makes more sense than you’d imagine. A best-selling author a...

Capital Allocation: The Superpower of (Some) Public Companies

14 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After a company pays its expenses, it has some decisions to make – pay a dividend, buy back stock, make an acquisition, or just hold on to the money...

The Hidden Upside for Stock Investors

13 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

"This is a once in a blue moon butt-kicking." And we've got the numbers to back it up! (0:30) Jason Moser and Maria Gallagher discuss: - Historic numb...

Future Consolidation in Gaming

12 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If the consumer economy is going well, why do our portfolios not reflect it? (0:20) Asit Sharma discusses: - Sonos being "underrated" as a business - ...

Metaverse, Streaming Ads, and The Biz of Freelancing

11 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Is Wall Street starting to take a breath before reacting to earnings reports? (0:20) Tim Beyers discusses: - Roblox shares rising despite (on the surf...

Economic Indicators: China, Men's Underwear Index

10 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Investors are taking a closer look at stocks trading below their IPO price. (0:20) Bill Mann discusses: - Why he believes that "poor uses of capital ...

Uber's "Seismic Shift" and Farming's Future

09 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

More companies are getting more serious about cutting spending. (0:20) Jason Moser discusses: - Uber's CEO telling employees they are cutting marketi...

Metaverse: Unlimited Potential, Very Real Constraints

08 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The future of the metaverse is murky, even if its present technical challenges are clear. But there may be a few trillion reasons why investors should...

Diving Into Hospitality

07 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ready for a vacation? You’re not the only one! Deidre Woollard talks with Matt Argersinger, lead investor for Millionacres, about the state of hospi...

Jobs, Rate Hike, Stocks on Sale

06 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Busy week for investors as the April jobs report came two days after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates a half-percent. (0:30) Ron Gross and Ja...

Nasdaq Pain Continues

05 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Nasdaq fell 5%, continuing a rough year for investors. (0:20) Andy Cross discusses: - The short-term pain being felt by all investors, including u...

Starbucks Heats Up, Lyft Stalls

04 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ride-sharing stocks took a hit today, but don't assume they're the same. (0:20) Maria Gallagher discusses: - Uber's scale outweighing Lyft's - Prospec...

How To Handle A Raise

03 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A trio of earnings reports from Hilton Hotels, Expedia, and Avis Budget Group give us the chance to zoom in on the travel industry. (0:20) Asit Sharma...

Gut Check Time for Investors

02 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Just because it's been a rough start to 2022 doesn't mean the market is automatically going higher the rest of this year. (0:20) Jason Moser discusses...

Money Expert Michelle Singletary

01 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For more than 25 years Michelle Singletary has penned the nationally syndicated column "The Color of Money". Between her column and her books, she doe...

Office Hours: Valuing ETFs, Investing For Kids, and Creating Dividends

30 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Office Hours: Valuing ETFs, Investing For Kids, and Creating Dividends You've got questions? We've got answers! John Rotonti and Robert Brokamp answe...

Mega Caps Struggle, Becky Quick on Berkshire-Hathaway's Future

29 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The biggest companies in the U.S. markets couldn't stop April being the worst month for the stock market in years. (0:30) Emily Flippen and Ron Gross ...