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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...
Financial Metrics that Actually Drive Profits
12 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A company's financials are more than just a set of numbers. They can tell a story that helps us understand the core of a business and where its growth...
Amazon's Big Split, The Future of Work
11 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Last month is was Alphabet. This week Amazon became the latest mega-cap company to announce a 20-for-1 stock split. (0:45) Ron Gross and Jason Moser d...
"It's almost everything for the Russian economy."
10 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
That's how Bill Mann describes the importance of the oil & gas industry in Russia. (0:20) As we take stock of where we are at this moment, Bill discus...
Apple Sends a Message
09 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The hour-long event gave Apple the chance to highlight multiple upgrades to their devices, but some were more noteworthy than others. (0:20) Tim Beyer...
Investing Lessons from 20 Years of Stock Advisor
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this day in 2002, The Motley Fool launched its first subscription service: Stock Advisor. To celebrate we're not breaking out champagne and cake. I...
How To Write an Investment Thesis
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Before you buy that stock, have you thought about why you're buying it? It can help (in part, for future reference) to go through the process of writi...
The Bull Case for Bitcoin
06 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Motley Fool co-founder and CEO Tom Gardner interviews Michael Saylor, CEO of MicroStrategy, an enterprise software and business intelligence company. ...
Where Do Stock Ideas Come From?
05 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Buying any stock starts with an idea, but where do you find them? Consider this a starting spot for investors. John Rotonti talks with fellow Motley F...
Disney+, Jobs, and Big Tech's Return to Office
04 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nearly 700,000 jobs were added to the U.S. economy in February. The biggest gains were in the leisure and hospitality industries. Apple, Alphabet, and...
Buffett’s Next Acquisition?
03 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“We’re not stock pickers, we’re business pickers.” Warren Buffett’s most recent letter reminded investors of the discipline he and his inves...
Allocation Strategies for a Down Market
02 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Between President Biden's State of the Union address and Fed Chair Jay Powell testifying before the U.S. House Committee on Financial Services, there ...
Which Pandemic Stocks Are Holding Up?
01 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The latest results from Zoom Video seem like as good a reason as any to check in on the state of "pandemic stocks". As we've witnessed repeatedly thro...
Russia: Explaining Sanctions and SWIFT
28 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The fallout from Russia's invasion of Ukraine has investors asking a lot of questions. And while some in the financial media are eager to draw quick a...
The Dropout: Fraud in Silicon Valley
27 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Based on the hit podcast of the same name, "The Dropout" is a new mini-series starting March 3rd on Hulu. Rebecca Jarvis, chief business correspondent...
Good Businesses in Bad Times
26 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to do well as an investor, you have to get comfortable with the idea of holding great companies through difficult times. (Like the one we'...
Why We Never Try To Time The Market
25 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A sudden upswing for stocks late in the week is only the latest reminder of why it's a bad idea to try and time the market. (0:40) Jason Moser and Ron...
The Latest Correction
24 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With the S&P 500 officially in "correction territory" it's worth remembering that these happen more often than we remember. Timing the market is nearl...
Acquisition Mindset
23 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
2022 is gearing up to be a record year for acquisitions. Unfortunately, some of them don't work out for a variety of reasons. How should investors thi...
Watching Business Evolution in Real Time
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ford Motor CEO Jim Farley is attempting to grow the electric vehicle part of his company while not alienating any stakeholders, especially employees. ...
Volatility = Price of Admission
20 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The recent ups and downs (and more downs) of the stock market have rattled some investors, so we called on a friend to help put this volatility in con...
Making Sense of Stock Drops
19 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
History doesn’t repeat, but it often rhymes. We're going back in time to make sense of past “stock drops” and pull out the lessons that investor...
Finding Long-Term Winners in a Rough Market
18 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After another rough week it's worth remembering that great businesses thrive in volatile markets. So how can investors separate companies at risk from...
"This is why we can't have nice things!"
17 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
(0:20) Maria Gallagher discusses: - Nvidia wrapping up the fiscal year with strong results across the board - DoorDash increasing orders as well as th...
Consumer Spending, E-Commerce, and the Business of Lodging
16 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
(0:20) Bill Mann discusses: - Retail sales growing nearly 4% in January - Shopify's strong growth in 2021 being followed by slightly less growth in 20...
Intel's $5 Billion Bet
15 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
(0:20) Buying Tower Semiconductor for more than $5 billion in cash is only part of Intel's plan to manufacture chips. John Rotonti analyzes Intel's ac...
Bull vs. Bear: American Express
14 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
(0:20) Companies spent millions of dollars on Super Bowl ads, so how did they do? Jason Moser discusses the hits and misses from Salesforce, Meta Plat...
Designing A More Engaged Work Life
13 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The principles of design can improve your life at work. Really. Dave Evans is a lecturer at Stanford University’s design program and the co-author...
The Business Side of Super Bowl 56
12 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Want to sound even smarter before, during, and after the big game? Then listen in as Dylan Lewis explores the big-money implications of the Super Bowl...
Who's Got Pricing Power?
11 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Warren Buffett called it the "single-most important decision in evaluating a business". If a business can raise prices without losing customers, it te...
1 Business, SO MANY Opinions!
10 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
(:20) Disneyland may be "The Happiest Place On Earth" but The Walt Disney Company is the subject of the widest range of differing opinions in some tim...
Chipotle's Pricing Power is Real
09 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
(1:00) Three months ago Chipotle's CFO made a bold proclamation regarding the company's pricing power. Chipotle's 4th-quarter results prove he was cor...
Is Peloton the Next Chipotle? (No, seriously)
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In one announcement Peloton announced layoffs, cut its investment in a new factory, and replaced its CEO. Are these the moves of a company preparing i...
Why We're Not Sweating the Fed's Next Move
07 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is someone going to buy Peloton? And if so, will it be Apple, Amazon, Nike, or a player to be named later? Jason Moser shares why Nike's track record ...
Diving Into 5G
06 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Greater speeds. More capacity. Jason Moser and Matthew Frankel, CFP, discuss the wide ranging implications of 5G technology, and how investors should ...
Investing When You’re Down
05 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Some of your stocks getting stung? Ours too. Tim Beyers and Robert "Bro" Brokamp offer some mindset help and historical perspective on this Saturday c...
“This is why we invest the way we do.”
04 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The last few weeks have been particularly head-spinning for investors. We've seen stocks setting records (both good and bad) as volatility seems like ...
2 Companies Testing Investors' Patience
03 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is one of those times when almost no company is going to get the benefit of the doubt from Wall Street and investors in general. Meta Platforms a...
Investing in Great Leadership
02 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sundar Pichai (Alphabet), Dan Schulman (PayPal), and Kevin Johnson (Starbucks) have been running their respective companies for years, giving investor...
Bellwether Stocks, Managing Your Investment Risk, Alphabet Preview
01 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
UPS is the largest delivery company in the world. It's also frequently mentioned as a "bellwether stock". Bill Mann analyzes the recent strength in th...
Understanding Subscription Businesses, Value Investing's Bad Rap
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There are a lot of reasons we love to invest in subscription businesses and high on that list is the recurring revenue model. The Wall Street Journal ...
The Power of Regret, with Dan Pink
30 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"No Regrets" is a popular tattoo but a bad mindset. In his new book “The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward", best-selling autho...
Understanding Your Investing Behavior, with Tom Gardner and Morgan Housel
29 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Most investors are not as smart as they thought they were a year ago. Fortunately, they're also not as dumb as they feel today. Morgan Housel, author ...
Big Tech's Big Returns, Sports Business in the Spotlight
28 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Apple posts record revenue. Microsoft makes its intentions clear with respect to its gaming division. Visa and American Express rise on strong results...
Betting on the Winter Olympics, Exploring Global FinTech
27 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Viewership on Peacock is not as high as Comcast would like, so they're doubling their investment in 2022. Maria Gallagher analyzes the streaming lands...
"The healthiest business on the U.S. stock market"
26 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella talked about his company doubling down on gaming, which should give gamers and investors pause. Tim Beyers analyzes not on...
4 Ways to Manage Risk
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Will the consumer spending American Express saw in the 4th quarter translate to other companies like Visa and Mastercard? Why will it take Johnson & J...
Being a Net Buyer of Stocks, Investing in China's Middle Class
24 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's never easy to see your stocks go down, especially when the overall market starts the way it has this year. Jason Moser discusses the importance (...
Diving Into Crypto
23 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the complex world of crypto, how do you separate the junk from the value? Motley Fool cryptocurrency expert Bernd Schmid joins producer Ricky Mulve...
The Fundamentals of Financial Data, with Tom Gardner and Ayal Cusner
22 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Understanding the math can help you weather the storm as a stock investor. Ayal Cusner, Investing AI & Automation lead at The Motley Fool, joins CEO a...
Streaming Wars Heat Up and 1 Stock That Could Define the Next Decade
21 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Netflix shares fall more than 20% as increasing competition from Disney, Apple, and HBO Max (among others) cut into subscriber growth. Peloton's stock...
The Art of Pricing Power
20 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Both Amazon and Costco are expected to increase their membership fees this year. Will they surprise customers (and investors) by increasing their fees...
Alphabet's Discipline, 5G's Potential
19 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard wasn't just a shot at Meta Platforms. Shares of Sony continue to fall in the wake of Microsoft's move, ...
Microsoft Buys Activision Blizzard and Takes Aim at Meta Platforms
18 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With its biggest acquisition ever, Microsoft buys Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion. Jason Moser analyzes why the move signals a direct shot at Me...
Factory to Your Front Door: Inside the Global Supply Chain
16 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
At some point in their journey, 90% of the world's goods travel by ship. Ordering something on Amazon may be simple, but getting to your front door is...
How to Start a Financial Plan, with Tom Gardner and Amanda Kish
15 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
While many wouldn’t go on vacation without a plan, that’s exactly how most people begin their investing journey. Amanda Kish, Financial Planner Sp...