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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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“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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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(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

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(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

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(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

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(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

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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

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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

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(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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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"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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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...

Big Banks, Big Opportunities, and What Did The Fed Chief Say?

14 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Earnings season kicks off with the latest results from JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, and Citigroup. Take-Two Interactive buys Zynga for $12.7 billion. ...

"This is the most important company on planet Earth."

13 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Taiwan Semiconductor posted record profits in the 4th quarter, but that's not why John Rotonti believes the company is so important. He analyzes their...

Inflation, Pizza Excellence, and an Overlooked IPO

12 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Inflation's record rise (highest in 40 years!) gets a shrug from investors. Chinese ride-hailing company Didi Global gets ready to be listed in Hong K...

Intel's Smart Hire, Importance of Earnings Guidance, and 5 Tips for Increasing Your Wealth

11 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Intel hires away Micron Technology's CFO as it preps to raise capital this year. Rivian Automotive's COO retires. Tim Beyers analyzes those stories, t...

Grand Theft Auto Comes to Farmville, The Hidden Costs of Trading

10 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Take-Two Interactive is buying Zynga in a cash-and-stock deal worth $12.7 billion. Shares of Lululemon fall as the retailer lowers expectations for it...

Behind the Scenes at CNBC with Becky Quick

09 Jan 2022

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Having her family move around to different states wasn't fun for Becky Quick when she was a kid, but it made transitions later in life less frightenin...

Why and How to Invest, with Tom and David Gardner

08 Jan 2022

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There's no substitute for being invested with skin in the game in the world at large. In this weekend conversation, Co-founders of The Motley Fool Tom...

NY Times Buying The Athletic, Big Beverage Partnership, and Potential IPOs

06 Jan 2022

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The New York Times is reportedly buying The Athletic for $550 million. Rivian Automotive shares fall in the wake of Amazon's new partnership with auto...

The Future of Food, EVs in the Spotlight, and 3 Trends To Watch in 2022

05 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

KFC launches a Beyond Meat version of its fried chicken in 4,000 restaurants across America. Nikola shares rise on an announced deal to sell 10 trucks...

Introducing the new Motley Fool Money

03 Jan 2022

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A daily podcast for stock investors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Inflation, Retail, Restaurants, and 401K Insights

10 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The US inflation rate rises to a 39-year high. Pet supply retailer Chewy tumbles on earnings. Costco rises on big 1st-quarter results. CVS hits an all...

CEO Shakeups, Fowl Earnings, and Hot Holiday Toys

03 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The unemployment rate falls but job growth disappoints. Salesforce reports better-than-expected profits and promotes Bret Taylor to co-CEO. Square cha...

Stocks for Thanksgiving and the Power of Habit

26 Nov 2021

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It's our Thanksgiving Special! Host Chris Hill and Motley Fool analysts Ron Gross and Jason Moser explain why they're thankful for The Trade Desk, Cos...

New Highs, “Oscar Buzz” Movies, and a Sweet IPO

19 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Target and Walmart report big earnings but shares slip on margin concerns. Sweetgreen surges 85% on the salad restaurant’s first day of trading. And...

Inflation and Investing

12 Nov 2021

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Consumer prices rise by more than 6% in October, the biggest increase in inflation in more than 30 years. Johnson & Johnson announces plans to split i...

Strong Jobs Report, Travel Stocks, Metaverse 101

05 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all hit new highs after October’s robust jobs report sent the unemployment rate down to 4.6%. Booking Holdings hits a n...

Microsoft’s Ascension, Facebook’s Metamorphosis

29 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Microsoft becomes the world’s most valuable company. Amazon and Apple deal with supply chain issues. Alphabet rises on (what else?) strong ad sales....

Google’s Pivot, Tesla’s Record, Netflix’s New High

22 Oct 2021

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Google lowers service fees in its app store. Snap plummets on 3rd-quarter results and a warning. Tesla reports record profits. Netflix hits a new all-...

September Retail, Big Banks, Consumer Tech Events

15 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What do surprisingly good retail sales in September indicate for holiday shopping? Will Google’s new Pixel phone be a hit? Which major retailer coul...

Big Macro, Earnings Season Previews

08 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What does the disappointing September jobs report mean for investors? Which two stocks need a win this earnings season? What trends should investors b...

“Generation Gamble” and the Rise of the Machines

01 Oct 2021

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September ends up being the worst month of the year for investors. Merck shares pop on encouraging results from its Covid-19 pill study. Alphabet and ...

New Stock Highs, Supply Chain Woes, and Big Tech Insights

24 Sep 2021

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Costco ends the fiscal year on a strong note. Nike struggles with global supply chain issues. Adobe posts record revenue. FedEx cuts full-year guidanc...

Apple’s Latest, Hot IPOs, and the Future of AI

17 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Apple unveils new iPhones and iPads. Intuit buys MailChimp for $12B in cash and stock. Amazon gets ready to sell Amazon-branded TVs. Coffee retailer D...

High Fashion, Hard Seltzer, and the Business of Football

10 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Lululemon shares hit an all-time high on earnings. Dave & Buster’s delivers a surprise. Boston Beer falls on sluggish seltzer sales. And fintech com...

Fall 2021: Investing Preview

03 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow Jones Industrial Average have each risen more than 15% so far this year. How should investors feel about the rest of 2021...

Apple’s Concession, Peloton’s Stumble, and Real Estate’s Future

27 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Apple loosens its rules for app developers. Peloton stumbles on slowing growth. Best Buy and Williams-Sonoma report big earnings. And Dick’s Sportin...

Buy, Sell, or Hold?

20 Aug 2021

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Will Amazon’s department stores be a hit with shoppers? Who is the next CEO to announce retirement? What’s the next big trend in alcohol sales? Ma...

Disney, Airbnb, and The Scout Mindset

13 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Disney’s blowout 3rd quarter is fueled by growth in Disney+ subscribers. Airbnb predicts record revenue on the horizon. Unity Software’s 2nd-quar...

Hot Jobs, Square Deals, and Hot IPOs

06 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The stock market hits a record high on a stronger-than-expected jobs report. Square buys Australian fintech company AfterPay for $29 billion in stock....

Earnings: Big Tech Surprises and Disappointments

30 Jul 2021

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Amazon has its worst day in over a year after missing expectations. Alphabet hits a new high and announces a $50 billion buyback plan. Apple and Micro...

Restaurant Record Highs and The Cult of We

23 Jul 2021

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Domino’s delivers. Chipotle serves up big earnings. Snap surprises. Netflix slips. Crocs kicks it up a notch. Zoom Video buys Five9. Johnson & Johns...

Big Banks, Taco Czars, and Seeing Success

16 Jul 2021

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Prices rise as inflation concerns grow. Bank of America, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, and Wells Fargo report earnings. Delta reports its first profit sinc...

Streaming Wars, Curious Acquisitions

09 Jul 2021

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Google is sued over its app store. Wells Fargo cuts its personal lines of credit. The Chinese government slows down ride-hailing app Didi. Stamps.com ...

2nd-Half Preview, Summer Reading for Investors

02 Jul 2021

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Rising more than 14% the S&P 500 had its 2nd-best start to the year this century! But meme stocks and inflation also became headline stories for inves...

Bezos, Musk, and the Race for Space

25 Jun 2021

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Nike just does it. Google delays removing cookies. Visa makes a big buy. Peloton ventures into wearables. Accenture surges on earnings. And FedEx stum...

Software Eating The World, Healthcare Stocks to Watch

18 Jun 2021

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Adobe hits an all-time high on earnings. Kroger raises guidance and announces a $1B stock buyback. The Honest Company issues its first report as a pub...

Investors vs. Inflation

11 Jun 2021

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Despite increased fears about inflation the S&P 500 hits a new all-time high. Chewy, RH, and Marvell Technology all post better 1st-quarter results th...

AMC’s Drama and the Future of Restaurants

04 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

AMC Entertainment takes investors on a wild ride. DocuSign, Five Below, Lululemon, and Zoom Video report strong earnings. Twitter launches a subscript...

Amazon’s Entertaining Buy, Tesla’s Ford-Tough Competition

28 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Amazon buys MGM Studios. Costco slips a bit despite strong earnings. Salesforce rises. And Dick’s Sporting Goods swings higher thanks to strength in...

Big Retail, Big Deals, and 1 Big IPO

21 May 2021

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Target and Walmart rise on strong sales growth. Home Depot and Lowe’s slide. Bitcoin tumbles during a volatile week. AT&T’s WarnerMedia merges wit...

Amazon Unbound

14 May 2021

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Disney+ subscriber growth falls short of Wall Street’s expectations. Marriott International and Airbnb find room for improvement. Roblox pops on str...

Peloton, PayPal, and Investing in Real Estate

07 May 2021

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Peloton shares fall and its CEO apologizes for not recalling treadmills sooner. Activision Blizzard, Cloudflare, PayPal, and Square deliver stronger r...

Big Tech, Huge Earnings

30 Apr 2021

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Alphabet, Amazon, and Apple report record earnings. Microsoft reports its biggest revenue growth in three years. Shopify rises on a strong quarter. Sh...

Netflix Earnings and Oscars Preview

23 Apr 2021

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Netflix slides on slowing growth. Boston Beer, Chipotle, and Intuitive Surgical serve up big earnings. MarketAxess slips. Johnson & Johnson reports su...

Microsoft’s Big Deal and Coinbase’s Big Debut

16 Apr 2021

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Microsoft buys Nuance Communications in a $16 billion deal. Coinbase makes an $86 billion Wall Street debut. FDA hits the pause button on Johnson & Jo...