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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 ...
We Like Big Moats And We Cannot Lie
28 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's one of the best advantages a business can have: a moat to keep competitors at bay. (0:21) Asit Sharma discusses: - Meta Platforms bouncing back f...
Chipotle's Future is...?
27 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
To understand Alphabet's latest results it helps to look past the headlines and hand-wringing. (0:20) Jason Moser discusses: - 1st-quarter revenue gro...
Twitter's New Owner
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Now that Elon Musk has a deal in place to take Twitter private, we have a few questions. (0:20) Bill Mann discusses: - The mediocre performance (to da...
Big Soda > Big Beer
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Shares of Coca-Cola hit a new all-time high today, continuing a trend of steady results for big soda producers. (0:20) Jason Moser discusses: - Coke's...
DTC Healthcare with 23andMe CEO Anne Wojcicki
24 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Genes aren’t always predictive, but understanding them better could dramatically improve our healthcare system. Motley Fool contributor Brian Orelli...
6 Companies, 4 Strong Balance Sheets
23 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What separates a strong balance sheet from a weak one? Motley Fool senior analysts John Rotonti and Bill Mann discuss: - Assets, liabilities, and when...
Tesla, Twitter, and Real Estate Trends to Watch
22 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Comments from Fed Chief Jay Powell on Thursday sent the overall market lower. How should investors think about the impending interest rate hike in May...
Beth Kindig on Tech Stocks
21 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As major airline stocks pop, it's reasonable to ask what the long-term prospects are for shareholders. (0:20) Jim Gillies discusses: - American, Unite...
Netflix Plummets, Lululemon Plans
20 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For the first time in over a decade, Netflix had a quarterly net-loss of subscribers and shares fell more than 35%. (0:20) Tim Beyers discusses: - The...
The Good, Bad, and Ugly of TikTok Financial Advice
19 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is Wall Street starting to give companies the benefit of the doubt? (0:20) Bill Mann discusses: - Johnson & Johnson's rise despite lowering guidance -...
While Wall St. Was Sleeping...
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The ongoing drama surrounding Elon Musk and Twitter distracted investors from relevant news involving one of the most important companies in America. ...
How to Value a Company with the Discounted Cash Flow Model
16 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Grab your notebook and get ready to dive deep. Motley Fool Senior Analyst John Rotonti discusses how investors can value a company using the discou...
12 Spring Cleaning Stocks
15 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our portfolios benefit from spring cleaning as much as our closets and yards do. (0:30) Andy Cross and Maria Gallagher discuss: - Stocks investors sho...
“Can we pour one out for the lawyers?”
14 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Elon Musk offers to take Twitter private in an all-cash deal. (0:14) Dylan Lewis and Bill Mann break down: - The details of Musk’s offer. - How the...
Are psychedelics investable?
13 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Earnings season is here, and JPMorgan Chase is offering some “pessimistic optimism.” (00:22) Deidre Woollard and Jason Moser discuss: - How rising...
Inflation Runs Hot
12 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Inflation hit 8.5% in the month of March, the highest since 1981, and signs of demand destruction may be appearing in the used car market. (0:17)...
Musk being Musky
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Twitter’s board was going to look a little different. Not so much anymore. (0:22) Tim Beyers joins Deidre Woollard to discuss: - The potential reaso...
Investing Lessons from The Bond King
10 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Beating a market for decades isn’t easy. Mary Childs, author of “The Bond King: How One Man Made a Market, Built an Empire, and Lost It All” joi...
Guide to Financial Statements (2 of 2)
09 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Motley Fool Senior Analyst John Rotonti continues his discussion on the most important financial statements, focusing on the cash flow statement and w...
Sports Business, Virtual Currency, Buffett’s Latest Buy
08 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The topic of inflation has focused on the Federal Reserve’s response, but how are companies responding? (0:30) Emily Flippen and Maria Gallagher ana...
Unsexy Stocks, Rewarding Returns
07 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Let's face it, some businesses just have that "Ick Factor" because they do the jobs most people don't want to do. (00:20) Jim Mueller discusses: - Wh...
Bull vs. Bear: Best Buy
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
(00:22) Acquisition battles are heating up as travel season kicks off. Asit Sharma joins Deidre Woollard to discuss: - JetBlue’s competition with S...
6 Great Books for Investors
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
April is Financial Literacy Month and we've got some recommendations to make you a smarter investor! (00:20) Anand Chokkavelu mentions a couple of pop...
Leaders Gonna Lead
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One thing we like to focus on is the people running the businesses we own shares of. (00:20) Jim Gillies discusses: - Howard Schultz suspending Starbu...
Russia, China, and Global Energy Markets
03 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sanctions go on a whole lot easier than they come off. Daniel Yergin is the Vice Chairman of S&P Global and the author of “The New Map: Energy, Clim...
Guide to Financial Statements (1 of 2)
02 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Motley Fool Senior Analyst John Rotonti walks you through the most important financial statements through the sale of a burrito. (Yes, really.) I...
David Gardner on Intriguing Stocks and the Fool Foundation
01 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The U.S. economy added 1.7 million jobs in the 1st quarter of 2022. Meanwhile, the stock market gave investors a negative quarter for the first time i...
"You are the baker of your own cake."
31 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For the 1st time in two years, investors experience a negative return in the Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq. But don't worry, you got this! (00:20) Asit Shar...
A CEO's Dire Forecast
30 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Having led Restoration Hardware since 2014, Gary Friedman is an experienced CEO. But on his company's latest earnings call Friedman says he's never be...
Real Estate Trends We're Watching
29 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Real Estate Trends We're Watching FedEx CEO Fred Smith may not fit the traditional definition of "Visionary CEO" that we've come to accept, but he sa...
Ignore "The Slap", Here's How Last Night Changed the Business of Streaming
28 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Will Smith slapped Chris Rock onstage at the Academy Awards. That single moment overshadowed everything else during the event, including how a single ...
A Language Guide for Financial Stocks
27 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Looking to brush up your language skills when it comes to financial stocks? Motley Fool senior analyst Jason Moser and Matthew Frankel dive deep into ...
Hollywood Rivalries and Business Tips from the Oscars
26 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Before the 94th Academy Awards on Sunday, we're taking a closer look at the battle between streaming services and some of the bitter rivalries in ente...
Improving Market, Attractive Stocks
26 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The S&P 500 rose for the 2nd week in a row, giving investors more reasons for optimism. Are we the only ones who believe the narrative for investors i...
3 Stocks We Just Bought
24 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you think Chairman Powell and some of the Federal Reserve governors are sounding more hawkish, you're not alone. (00:18) John Rotonti discusses: - ...
Adobe's No-Win Situation
23 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Offering guidance to Wall Street analysts can be a tricky proposition. There are downsides to being either too vague or too specific. (00:22) Tim Beye...
Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to soothe supply chain woes, try cutting out the middleman. Nike’s direct-to-consumer sales now make up more than 40% of the company’...
Price Matters
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After six years Warren Buffett finally pulled the trigger. Berkshire-Hathaway is buying insurance company Alleghany for $11.6 billion. (0:20) Jason Mo...
The Inside Story of Instagram
20 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Few people know Instagram better than Bloomberg News tech reporter Sarah Frier. Author of the award-winning book No Filter: The Inside Story of Instag...
How to Evaluate Company Leadership
19 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You probably can’t meet with the CEO of a company on your watch list, but you have some tools to evaluate them. Motley Fool Senior Analyst John Roto...
0.25% Increase? No Problem!
18 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For the first time since 2018 the Federal Reserve raised interest rates. Not only did everyone survive, but investors actually seemed to embrace the f...
Russia/China: What's Next?
17 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Russia's stock market was supposed to open this week. Even if you don't own Russian stocks directly, you may own them through global funds or ETFs. ...
Meet Starbucks' New Boss (Same As The Old Boss)
16 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin Johnson surprises almost everyone by announcing his retirement, with Howard Schultz returning (again) to run Starbucks. (0:20) Jason Moser discu...
Chinese Stocks? Not Now.
15 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The SEC is threatening to delist several U.S.-listed ADRs of Chinese companies. What does this mean for American investors? (0:20) Bill Mann discusses...
How to Be Less Emotional About Stocks
14 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's nice (among other things) to see that even investing legends like Warren Buffett face skepticism from shareholders. (0:20) Jason Moser discusses:...
Understanding the Oligarchs
13 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Best-selling author Ben Mezrich has captured the attention of millions of readers with his true-life books about Facebook ("The Accidental Billionaire...