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“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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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Inflation, Retail, Restaurants, and 401K Insights

10 Dec 2021

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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...

Are You $avvy?

09 Apr 2021

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The stock market hits a new high. JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon expresses bullishness about the economic recovery and concern about the future. Const...

Spring Cleaning for Investors

02 Apr 2021

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Do you have stocks that need to be cleaned out of your portfolio? What about trimming the gains of your high-fliers? Does any stock in your portfolio ...

GameStop, Adobe, and Domino’s CEO Ritch Allison

26 Mar 2021

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GameStop’s volatility continues in the wake of earnings. Adobe has a strong start to the fiscal year. Restoration Hardware hits an all-time high. La...

The New Retirement Savings Time Bomb

19 Mar 2021

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FedEx rises on a strong holiday quarter. Nike stumbles on earnings. Williams-Sonoma surges on strong stay-at-home sales. Laser technology company Cohe...

Roblox’s Debut and the Future of Gene Editing

12 Mar 2021

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Ulta Beauty’s CEO steps down. Docusign and JD.com decline on earnings. Bumble bounces higher. Poshmark misses the mark. Roblox has a big debut. And ...

Tech Sell-Off, Square Deals, and Power Moms

05 Mar 2021

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The Trade Desk, Magnite, and other ad-tech companies tumble after Google announces some big changes. Costco and Target fall on earnings. Zoom Video re...

Market Volatility, Airbnb, and Dan Ariely

26 Feb 2021

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The stock market falls as interest rates rise. Airbnb reports a big loss but shares rise on stronger than expected revenue. Home Depot, Lowe’s, and ...

Retail, Tech Earnings, and Berkshire’s Surprising Buys

19 Feb 2021

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Walmart shares slip on earnings. The Trade Desk surges on record revenue. Roku rises on an unexpected profit. Fastly falls on growth concerns. Shopify...

Disney’s New High, Bumble’s IPO, and Motley Fool co-founder David Gardner

12 Feb 2021

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Disney hits an all-time high as Disney+ reports 95 million subscribers. Dating app Bumble surges 70% in its Wall Street debut. Twitter and Zillow surg...

End of an Era

05 Feb 2021

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Jeff Bezos announces he’s stepping down as CEO, with Andy Jassy (the head of AWS) named to take over. Amazon also reports a $125 billion quarter. Ac...

$5.5M for One Ad?

02 Feb 2021

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Super Bowl ad time are the most expensive you’ll find on television. So after companies spend the money, what’s the best advertising strategy to u...

As GameStop Turns

29 Jan 2021

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Investors react to the escalating drama with Redditt, speculators, and GameStop. Johnson & Johnson reports Phase 3 trial results from its one-shot vac...

Dan Heath on the Economic Upside of “Moments”

26 Jan 2021

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Creating a powerful experience for customers can deliver economic upside for businesses. Dan Heath, co-author of the best-selling book The Power of Mo...

The Power of Netflix

22 Jan 2021

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Netflix hits an all-time high on strong subscriber growth. Bank of America, IBM, Intuitive Surgical, and Procter & Gamble slip on earnings. Intel stay...

Hot IPOs, Big Banks, and Twilio CEO Jeff Lawson

15 Jan 2021

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JPMorgan Chase reports big earnings. Citigroup surprises. Wells Fargo disappoints. Online clothing reseller Poshmark and fintech company Affirm have b...

Adam Grant on Finding Leaders Outside Their Comfort Zone

12 Jan 2021

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Does having deep expertise automatically ensure a leader will be great? Adam Grant, author of The New York Times bestseller Originals: How Non-Conform...

Wall Street Reacts, CES Preview

08 Jan 2021

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The business world reacts to the insurrection at the United States Capitol Building. Bezos, Buffet, and Dimon pull the plug on health venture Haven. T...

Quarterly Conference Calls: Morning vs. Afternoon

05 Jan 2021

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When a company in your portfolio holds a conference call with analysts, is the call in the morning or afternoon? As best-selling author Dan Pink write...

2021 Preview

01 Jan 2021

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Why should investors be watching 5G, financials, healthcare, and industrials in 2021? Why do Cloudflare and Docusign have big upside potential? Will B...

Dave Barry’s Tip for Writing Humor

29 Dec 2020

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Dave Barry is the rare humor writer who has also been awarded a Pulitzer Prize for Commentary. For anyone looking to inject some humor in their writin...

2 Cutting-Edge Companies in 2020

25 Dec 2020

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In 2020, Zoom Video grew from 10 million daily meeting participants to 300 million daily meeting participants. How has Zoom managed to scale? How will...

The Case for Giving Your Kid Cash

22 Dec 2020

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Are digital payments on the rise? Yes. But if you’re looking to teach your kid about money, best-selling author Beth Kobliner shares why handing the...

2020 in Review: Best CEOs, Surprising Stocks, and Dumbest Investments

18 Dec 2020

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Teladoc and Livongo join forces in a mega-merger. Airbnb, DoorDash, and Snowflake headline a red-hot IPO market. Jose Andres and Jack Dorsey set a hig...

“When” is a Dangerous Word

15 Dec 2020

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With the market on track to finish up for 2020, some investors are already asking when the next downturn will come. Howard Marks, co-founder of Oaktre...

Disney’s Latest Magic and Year-End Financial Tips

11 Dec 2020

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Disney shares surge on big news from Disney Plus. DoorDash delivers a big IPO. Airbnb delivers an even bigger IPO. Starbucks hits an all-time high. An...

Get Rid of the Penny

08 Dec 2020

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A single penny costs more than two cents to make, which means the U.S. government loses roughly $90 million a year on its production. Stephen Dubner, ...

Big Buys, New Highs, and Hot Holiday Toys

04 Dec 2020

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Wall Street shrugs off disappointing jobs numbers. Salesforce buys Slack and squares off against Microsoft. Docusign beats on the top and bottom lines...

Motivation is a Skill

01 Dec 2020

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Motivation is important for a number of reasons, but how and why it works can be misunderstood. In his best-selling book Smarter, Faster, Better: The ...

Giving Thanks For Stocks

27 Nov 2020

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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 Cerence, Nike, ...

A Gem for Thanksgiving

24 Nov 2020

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Looking for a movie to fit the Thanksgiving season? Nell Minow, corporate governance expert and film critic, shares why the often-overlooked Thanksgiv...

Retail Surprises and the Future of Video Games

20 Nov 2020

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Walmart delivers big online sales. Target and Williams-Sonoma hit all-time highs. Home Depot and Lowe’s fall on earnings. Amazon gets into the pharm...

Pixar & Disney: Spanning the Range

17 Nov 2020

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Disney dominates the film industry, but within the company itself the studios are a smaller fish in a big pond. How much pressure is there for the ani...

A Vaccine Boost

13 Nov 2020

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Pfizer announces encouraging results from its COVID-19 vaccine. Disney gives investors 73 million reasons for optimism. Beyond Meat reports a surprisi...

Is Bitcoin Money?

10 Nov 2020

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Investors keep asking if bitcoin is a good investment, but is the digital currency actually, y’know…..money? Charlie Wheelan, author of the best-s...

Election Drama and New All-Time Highs

06 Nov 2020

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Investors react to the election. Uber reports a big loss but scores a big win at the ballot box. The Trade Desk soars on earnings. CVS Health names a ...