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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 Dan Pink explains, managers who use this as the sol...

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 delivers a strong 2nd quarter. JPMorgan Chase CEO Ja...

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? Stephen Dubner, co-author of the bestselling "Freakonom...

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 Cross, Ron Gross, and Jason Moser talk about the cor...

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 lives. For them, and their parents, best-selling aut...

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 investors and aims for profitability by the end of 202...

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 itself. For example, as Charles Duhigg (best-sell...

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 surprises. And Roku rises. Motley Fool analysts Emily F...

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 “Spousonomics: Using Economics to Master Love, Marria...

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 of Duty: Mobile”. Casper’s IPO turns into a sn...

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 the business well enough to see Blockbuster Video’...

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 Microsoft continue their hot streaks, while Facebook...

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 attention than ever. Back in 2011, when concussions ...

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 growth. American Express and Atlassian hit all-time h...

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 October 2000, when his company’s stock had fallen 50% ...

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 Retail Federation reports healthy holiday spending ...

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 Bath & Beyond sinks. Lennar raises the roof. And Grub...

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 Networks, and CRISPR have big upside potential? Why s...

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 Constellation Brands unloads some cheap beer. Analysts Andy...

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 earnings. Bed Bath & Beyond surges after its new C...

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. Adobe hits an all-time high. And Stitch Fix surpr...

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 changes at the top. Five Below rises on earnings. Zo...

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 thankful for stocks MarketAxess, CRISPR, and Zoet...

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 Depot slips. Nordstrom surprises. And Schwab and TD Am...

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 and frogs have to do with business success? On thi...

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 analysts Emily Flippen, Ron Gross, and Jason Moser di...

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 Barbie gives Mattel a boost. Motley Fool analysts Andy ...

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. Tesla generates its best day in six years. Southwe...

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 rises on healthy earnings. And Coca-Cola serves u...

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 cools off on increased competition. Roku rises on a bi...

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 hits an all-time high thanks to healthy returns from ...

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 to their CEOs. And Nike hits a new high. Analysts...

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. Airbnb announces plans for an IPO. And FedEx deliver...

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 to split from The Gap. And Popeye’s brings new me...

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 returns on e-signatures. And Slack slips after its fi...

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 short leash? And which stocks are we even more bu...

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 than expected. And sports retailers Foot Locker, ...

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-digit losses. Ron Gross and Jason Moser analyze t...

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 bundle. Kraft Heinz hits a new low. Roku connects....

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 high. Apple gets a boost from services and wearables....

Earnings, Earnings, Earnings!

26 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It’s Earnings-Palooza! We’ve got the latest from Alphabet, Starbucks, Amazon, Facebook, Snap, MarketAxess Holdings, Tesla, Boston Beer, Align Tech...

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 sales come in low. Amazon sells more than 175 million...

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 and EVs. Zoom Video has a bug problem. Slack shar...

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 travel soccer get the boot? What’s the best pre...

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 departure. And a Taco Bell hotel quickly sells out. ...

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 Fed. Slack makes a successful debut in the public ma...

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 the roof. And Blue Apron delivers a reverse stock...

Big Tech Breakups?

07 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Wall Street reacts to reports that U.S. regulators are preparing to investigate Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google over potential antitrust concerns....

Funny Business

31 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

  Uber beats. Gap tanks. Williams-Sonoma soars. And Costco slips. Analysts Ron Gross and Jason Moser discuss these stories and dig into the latest fr...

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 Cross and Jason Moser discuss those stories and di...

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 business. Analysts Andy Cross, Ron Gross, and Jason...

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? Analysts Andy Cross, Ron Gross, and Jason Moser tackle th...

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 a big IPO. Analysts Andy Cross, Ron Gross, and Ja...

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’re looking to invest in some of the most exciti...

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 reports its most profitable quarter ever. Facebook su...

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 highflier that investors should consider trimming? On thi...

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 expensive than Netflix’s. Uber gets ready for i...

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 on its IPO. Amazon’s ad business gains on Googl...

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 high. Analysts Aaron Bush, Ron Gross, and Jason Mo...

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 suffers a big setback. And Nike slips on earnings....

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 stylish earnings. Motley Fool analysts Ron Gross and...

Is Facebook Serious?

08 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The government reports surprisingly low jobs growth. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg lays out a new vision that doubles down on privacy. And Costco produ...

Live from Austin!

01 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

  MercadoLibre hits a new high. Booking Holdings falls on guidance. And Etsy crafts a twenty-percent rise. On this week’s show – live from Austi...

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 partner. Wayfair delivers. And Zillow renovates. Analys...

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. Analysts Andy Cross, Ron Gross, and Jason Moser discus...

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 spending. Our analysts discuss those stories and dig in...

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. Analysts Andy Cross, Ron Gross, and Jason Moser dis...

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 investors to be paranoid or complacent? On this week’s s...

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 reports healthy earnings. Lululemon hits its stride. A...

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, Bath, and Beyond goes above and beyond. Activisio...

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 be watching? Which CEOs are on the hot seat? And wh...

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 Moser analyze those topics (and more), reflect on th...

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 reevaluating. Analysts Matt Argersinger and Ron Gross...

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 rough reception after its investor day. And Starbucks...

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 cannabis. And Vail Resorts hits a few moguls. Analyst...

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 it's cutting 15% of its workforce. And Tiffany lose...

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, Ron Gross, and Jason Moser share why they are tha...

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 crypto slowdown. And Eventbrite gets a chilly recept...

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 Activision Blizzard, Yelp, and Zillow tumble. Analysts Je...

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 and Under Amour give shareholders a reason to smile...

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 Morgan Housel talks about the psychology of money,...

Taking Stock in Cannabis

19 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Netflix adds seven million subscribers for the quarter and crushes Wall Street expectations. Analysts Andy Cross, Jason Moser, and Jeff Fischer talk a...

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 go up.  Ron Gross, David Kretzmann, and Jason Mo...

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 sends Tesla shares lower. Costco struggles with “...

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 talk Tesla, Nike, Vail Resorts, McCormick, Michael ...

A Marijuana Mirage?

21 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

A Canadian cannabis company produces big returns for shareholders. Amazon unveils new products. Medtronic makes a big buy. Olive Garden delivers for D...

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 delivers. Sears surprises. And Volkswagen kills a...

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 shareholders. Tesla falls on news that its Chief Account...

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 market? Analysts Jason Moser and Matt Argersinger tack...

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 buys SodaStream. Gap struggles with its namesake b...

Retail Winners and Losers

17 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Walmart racks up its fastest sales growth in a decade. Nordstrom dazzles. Macy’s slips. J.C. Penney plummets. Home Depot nails it. And Amazon goes t...

Tesla, Space, and the Business of Love

10 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Tesla’s dramatic week has Wall Street debating the company’s future. Superheroes rescue Disney’s 2nd-quarter report. Trade Desk’s stock soars ...

Is Apple a Trillion-Dollar Value?

03 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Apple reaches a trillion-dollar milestone. Baidu faces a Google-sized potential competitor. Blue Apron fails to deliver. And Red Robin and TripAdvisor...

Facebook's Next Chapter?

27 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Facebook plummets on slowing growth. Amazon rises on record profits. Chipotle serves up big earnings. Atlassian surrenders to Slack. And Spotify tries...

Microsoft’s Cloud Nine

20 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Microsoft shares hit an all-time high thanks to strength in the company’s cloud business. Netflix falls on concerns over subscriber growth. American...

Bank Stocks, Groupon’s Latest Deal, and Cutting-Edge Software

13 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

JP Morgan Chase reports record profits. Wells Fargo disappoints. Pepsi rises. And Groupon looks for a buyer. Abi Malin, Jason Moser, and Jeff Fischer ...

Investing Misconceptions & Popsicle Hotlines

06 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

“Investing is not the study of finance, it’s the study of how people behave with money.” Award-winning financial columnist Morgan Housel stops b...

The Motley Fool Turns 25

29 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Nike hits an all-time high. Bed Bath & Beyond flounders, as BJ’s Wholesale Club has a surprisingly strong IPO. Amazon moves in on the pharmacy busin...

The Best Investors & Their Worst Investments

22 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Disney increases its offer for 21st Century Fox. Kroger delivers. CarMax and Winnebago rev up. GE gets the boot. Starbucks cools off. And Chipotle exp...

Comcast vs. Disney

15 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

AT&T completes its acquisition of Time Warner. Comcast increases its offer for 21st Century Fox’s assets, setting the stage for a battle with Disney...