The Keys to Crucial Conversations
14 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Having more work conversations via video conference? You’re not alone. Effective conversations at ...
The New Future of Education
10 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Fed announces a new $2.3 trillion program to boost the economy. Another 6.6 million Americans fi...
Losing Weight and the Power of Scale
07 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Trying to lose weight? Might be time to change the scale. Dan Ariely, professor of psychology and be...
$350 Billion and 10 Million
03 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Federal Government launches a $350 billion small business lending program. Over 10 million Ameri...
How Corporations are like Teenagers
31 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Companies make thousands of acquisitions each year. Dan Heath, co-author of the New York Times bests...
Record Stimulus, Record Unemployment, Volatile Market
27 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Congress passes a $2 trillion-dollar stimulus. A record 3.3 million Americans file for unemployment....
How Napping Makes You Smarter
24 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Working hard? That’s great. But if you want to avoid burnout then Daniel Levitin, professor of psy...
Navigating the Crisis
20 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
New York and California order nearly all residents to stay home. The government pushes back the tax ...
Howard Marks on the Stock Market Rarely Being Average
17 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The average return of the stock market is 9-10%. So why does the market rarely hit that number in a ...
Worst Day Since 1987
13 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The stock market has its worst day since 1987 as coronavirus concerns grow and Wall Street sentiment...
Science of Motivation with Dan Pink
10 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Does the carrot-and-stick method actually work? For certain tasks, yes. But as best-selling author D...
Market Volatility and How Successful People See the World
06 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Investors navigate market volatility as coronavirus concerns grow. Campbell Soup heats up. Costco de...
The Upside of Quitting with Stephen Dubner
03 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
"Winners never quit and quitters never win.” Is it possible quitting is actually underrated? Steph...
Worst Week Since 2008
28 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The stock market has its worst week since the financial crisis of 2008. Motley Fool analysts Andy Cr...
Malcolm Gladwell on Choosing A College
25 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Millions of high school students are trying to decide where to spend the next four years of their li...
The Business of Baby Yoda
21 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Walmart reports strong e-commerce growth but has problems with fun and games. Dropbox surprises inve...
The Power of Habit with Charles Duhigg
18 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How does a routine become habit-forming? One important part is figuring out a reward for the routine...
Record Highs, Coronavirus Concerns, Facebook’s New Hobby
14 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Nvidia shakes off its “crypto hangover” and reports blowout earnings. Shopify soars. Pepsi surpr...
Jenny Anderson on Love and Dirty Dishes
11 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The key to a lasting relationship is…economics? Jenny Anderson, co-author of the best-seller “Sp...
Video Stars, Academy Awards, and 1 Sleepy IPO
07 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Alphabet breaks out its YouTube revenue for the first time. Activision Blizzard scores with “Call ...
Roger Ebert on Money Movies
04 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Pulitzer Prize-winning film critic Roger Ebert wasn’t just a lifelong fan of movies. He also knew ...
Earnings-palooza: Welcome to Club Trillion!
31 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Amazon’s huge 4th-quarter gets the company back above the trillion-dollar market cap. Apple and Mi...
Michael Lewis Saw Football’s Future
28 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The NFL’s financial health is not in doubt. The health of its players, however, is getting more at...
Chips, Netflix, and Betting on the NFL
24 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Intel reports surprising earnings and hits a 19-year high. Netflix rises on strong international gro...
Jeff Bezos on Taking the Long View
21 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
“One of the time-honored traditions of investors is to play the role of skeptic.” Even in Octobe...
Big Banks & Big Deals
20 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, and Morgan Stanley hit 52-week highs but Wells Fargo slips. The National R...
Toys, Candy, Alcohol, and CES 2020
10 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Costco reports some holiday cheer thanks to the strong trifecta of toys, candy, and alcohol. Bed Bat...
21 Stocks for 2020
03 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Why should investors be watching 5G, banking, and small cap stocks in 2020? Why do ANSYS, Arista Net...
2019 in Review: Software, Entertainment, and Cheap Beer
27 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Disney Plus works its magic. WeWork falls down on the job. Best Buy rewards investors. And Constella...
Earnings, Eggnog, and Year-End Financial Advice
20 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Nike scores with its Jordan brand. IAC buys Care.com for $500 million. FedEx delivers disappointing ...
Retail, Video Games, and Scaling Up Excellence
13 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Costco slips on earnings and a website glitch. GameStop tumbles on flagging same-store sales growth....
CEO Shakeups, Retail Surprises, and Hot Holiday Toys
06 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Google’s co-founders relinquish control of Alphabet. Expedia and United Airlines make their own ch...
Humble Pie, Turkey Stocks, & Stocks We’re Thankful For
29 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It’s our Thanksgiving Special! Analysts Andy Cross, Ron Gross, and Jason Moser share why they’re...
Streaming Wars, Retail Surprises, and Home Improvement's Growing Problem
22 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Target hits a new all-time high on earnings. Macy’s and Kohl’s tumble. Lowe’s rises. Home Depo...
Range, Grit, and Predicting Business Success
15 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Is it better to be a generalist or a specialist? Can you ever have too much grit? And what do birds ...
Disney’s Latest Magic, Facebook’s Latest Challenge
08 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Disney earnings produce some magic. Gap gets a new look. And Zillow raises the roof. Motley Fool ana...
Google Gets Fit, Facebook Connects, and Apple Hits a New High
01 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Google buys Fitbit. Apple hits a new high on earnings. Facebook connects with advertisers. And Barbi...
Amazon's Investments, Tesla's Surprising Profit
25 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Amazon slips as one-day shipping costs rise. Microsoft climbs higher thanks to growth in the cloud. ...
Retail roundup, Online Advertising, and Coca-Cola’s Latest Buzz
18 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Netflix reports strong international growth but shares slip on slowing domestic growth. UnitedHealth...
The Genius at Apple
11 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Bed Bath & Beyond gets a boost from a new CEO. IAC unloads its stake in Match Group. Domino’s cool...
Brokerage Madness, Pepsi’s Pop, and Wrestling Smackdowns
04 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Charles Schwab cuts trading commissions to zero and TD Ameritrade and E*Trade follow suit. Pepsi hit...
CEOs, IPOs, and PLTs
27 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Peloton stumbles on its IPO. Wells Fargo names a new CEO as eBay, Juul, and WeWork say goodbye...
Microsoft's Hike, GM's Strike
20 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Microsoft hikes its dividend and buys back stock. Apple launches its subscription gaming service. Ai...
IPO Dramas and Apple's Big Surprise
13 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Smile Direct leaves investors frowning. WeWork reworks its corporate governance. Old Navy prepares t...
Lululemon’s Big Move
06 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Lululemon jumps on strong growth in men’s sales and an improved outlook. Docusign delivers big ret...
Fall Preview for Investors
30 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What should investors be watching for the rest of 2019? Which stocks should investors keep on a ...
Software, Home Improvement, and Automotive’s Future
23 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Target shares hit an all-time high. 2nd-quarter profits for both Home Depot and Lowe’s were higher...
Retail: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
16 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Walmart stock pops on another strong quarter, while shares of Macy's and Tapestry both suffer double...
Uber's Slowdown and Disney's Net Fix
09 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Uber stock tumbles after reporting a $5.2 billion loss. Disney announces a Netflix-priced streaming ...
The Surprising Truth about Retirement
02 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Fed cuts interest rates for the first time since 2008. Procter & Gamble hits an all-time hig...
Earnings, Earnings, Earnings!
26 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It’s Earnings-Palooza! We’ve got the latest from Alphabet, Starbucks, Amazon, Facebook, Snap, Ma...
Netflix, Comic-Con, and the Streaming Wars
19 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Netflix falls 12% after falling short by a couple million new subscribers. Domino’s same-store sal...
America’s E-Cigarette Addiction
12 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The S&P 500 and DJIA both hit record highs. Ford Motor and Volkswagen team up on autonomous vehicles...
Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World
05 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What can parents learn from the success of tennis star Roger Federer? When is grit a problem? Should...
Big Banks, Tech, and Zoom’s CEO
28 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Nike reports a rare profit miss. FedEx delivers a warning but shares climb. Apple announces a big de...
Stock Market Hits Record High
21 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The S&P 500 hits a record high as Wall Street (and investors) read the latest tea leaves from the Fe...
The Future of Education
14 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Lululemon takes a breather. Casey’s General Store hits a new high. Restoration Hardware raises...
Big Tech Breakups?
07 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street reacts to reports that U.S. regulators are preparing to investigate Amazon, Apple, Faceb...
Funny Business
31 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Uber beats. Gap tanks. Williams-Sonoma soars. And Costco slips. Analysts Ron Gross and Jason Mose...
Retail Surprises and Summer Movies
24 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Target hits the mark. Best Buy surprises. Intuit rises. And Coca-Cola gets a refresh. Analysts Andy ...
The Algebra of Happiness
17 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Walmart delivers. Pinterest plummets. Baidu reports a rare loss. And Taco Bell gets into the hotel b...
Uber Goes Public
10 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Uber makes it stock market debut. Should investors take a ride on the ride-sharing giant? Analyst...
Earnings-Palooza and a Meaty IPO
03 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Apple surprises. Alphabet stumbles. Berkshire Hathaway loads up on Amazon. And Beyond Meat serves up...
BONUS: “Investing In Asia” Preview
30 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a sneak preview of “Investing In Asia”, the newest podcast from The Motley Fool! If you...
The Trillion-Dollar Sleeper
26 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Microsoft’s market cap crosses the trillion-dollar mark as shares hit an all-time high. Amazon rep...
Spring Cleaning 2019
19 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What’s one stock that sparks joy? What’s one stock that should be thrown out? What’s a highfli...
Disney+ Dazzles Wall Street
12 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Disney shares hit an all-time high after the unveiling of Disney+, a streaming service that’s less...
An Economist Walks into a Brothel
05 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A federal judge orders Elon Musk and the SEC to put on their “reasonableness pants." Tradeweb pops...
We Have Lyft-Off!
30 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Lyft rises in its public markets debut. Wells Fargo makes a change at the top. Lululemon hits a new ...
Is Bigger Better for Disney?
22 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Disney completes the Fox deal. Levi’s makes a successful return to the public markets. Biogen ...
Out for Blood in Silicon Valley
15 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Boeing’s 737 Max gets grounded. Facebook makes some changes at the top. And Ulta Beauty reports st...
Is Facebook Serious?
08 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The government reports surprisingly low jobs growth. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg lays out a new vis...
Live from Austin!
01 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
MercadoLibre hits a new high. Booking Holdings falls on guidance. And Etsy crafts a twenty-perce...
Stocks for the Next 10 Years
22 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Kraft Heinz plummets on weak earnings and an SEC subpoena. Stamps.com loses an Uncle Sam-sized partn...
Amazon vs. NYC, Coke vs. Pepsi, and Oscars Preview
15 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Amazon rebuffs the Big Apple. Coke fizzles while Pepsi sparkles. And NVIDIA stops the bleeding. Anal...
The Netflix of Video Games?
08 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff Bezos squares off with the National Enquirer. Chipotle sizzles. And Alphabet ramps up its spend...
Big Tech Returns and Big Game Surprises
01 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Amazon fails to impress Wall Street. Microsoft reports some cloudy returns. And Facebook connects. A...
Are You Paranoid or Complacent?
25 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Is the recent stock market volatility par for the course or an aberration? Is it better for investor...
The Man Who Revolutionized Investing
18 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Netflix rises on a price hike but slips on earnings. Atlassian hits a new high. UnitedHealth repo...
Retail Report Card and CES Innovations
11 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Costco and Target report big holiday numbers. Macy’s tumbles on disappointing December sales. Bed,...
20 Stocks in 2019
04 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Which stocks have true potential for upside this year? What industries and trends should investors b...
2018 Year in Review
28 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Most surprising business story of the year? Best & worst CEOs? Andy Cross, Ron Gross, and Jason Mo...
A Lump of Coal for Investors
21 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The worst December stock market since 1931. Political turmoil. And a Federal Reserve that may be ree...
Doubling Down on China
14 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Johnson & Johnson falls on health concerns over the company’s baby powder. Under Armour gets a rou...
The Three P's of Investing
07 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Mr. Market continues its wild ride. Restoration Hardware raises the roof. Altria bets big on can...
Marriott’s Rough Reception
30 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Marriott gets hacked and as many as 500 million guests could be affected. General Motors announces i...
Humble Pie & Stocks We’re Thankful For
23 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It’s our Thanksgiving Special! Analysts Matt Argersinger, Andy Cross, Jeff Fischer, Emily Flippen,...
Crypto Hangovers and Must-See Movies
16 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Home Depot and Walmart report big earnings but fail to impress Wall Street. Nvidia nosedives on a cr...
Disney, Video Game Stocks, and the Business of Higher Education
09 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Disney works its magic and unveils the name of its new streaming service. Twilio surges. And Activis...
Earnings, Earnings, Earnings!
03 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Shares of Apple fall despite quarterly profits rising 41%. Starbucks hits an all-time high. Fitbit a...
Investor Behavior and the Business of Popularity
26 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s show, we revisit two of our favorite interviews. Award-winning financial columnist ...
Taking Stock in Cannabis
19 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Netflix adds seven million subscribers for the quarter and crushes Wall Street expectations. Analyst...
Wall Street’s Wild Week
12 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
While stocks rise in the long run, this week reminded investors that stocks go down faster than they...
Mastering the Market Cycle
05 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Unemployment hits a 49-year low. Tech giants may have been hacked by China. Elon Musk’s tweeting s...
Trouble At Tesla
28 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The SEC sues Tesla CEO Elon Musk for fraud. Analysts David Kretzmann, Seth Jayson, and Jason Moser t...
A Marijuana Mirage?
21 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A Canadian cannabis company produces big returns for shareholders. Amazon unveils new products. Medt...
The Business of Hurricanes
14 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Hurricane Florence makes landfall. Apple unveils new phones. Nike hits a new high. Dave & Buster’s...
What Wage Growth Means for Stocks
07 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Wages increase at their fastest pace since 2009. Five Below and Okta rack up big returns for shareh...
Fall Preview and Malcolm Gladwell
31 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What should investors be watching for the rest of 2018? What are investors missing in today’s mark...
The Bull Market’s Historic Run Is Still Going
24 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Target posts its best quarter in a decade. Alibaba drops despite a strong 1st-quarter report. Pepsi ...