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The End of Earnings Guidance?
08 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Warren Buffett and Jamie Dimon make the case for ending earnings guidance. Howard Schultz steps down from Starbucks. Twitter joins the S&P 500. Five B...
Hidden Gorillas and Predictable Irrationality
01 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's show, we revisit some of our favorite conversations about investor behavior. Best-selling author Carl Richards talks about the benefits...
Surprising Earnings and Summer Movies
25 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Lowe’s gets some love. Footlocker jumps higher. Tiffany sparkles. And what the heck is GDPR??? Aaron Bush, David Kretzmann, and Jason Moser talk ear...
Retail Surprises, Sports Betting, and Royal Marital Advice
18 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Macy’s surprises. Walmart slips. Home Depot sells off. PayPal makes a big buy. And Campbell’s Soup gets a shakeup. Our analysts discuss those stor...
Uber's Road Ahead
11 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street shrugs off big earnings from Disney. Nvidia connects. TripAdvisor flies higher. MercadoLibre stumbles. Electronic Arts wraps up a strong y...
The Buffett You Don't Know
04 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Apple surprises. Walmart gets serious in India. Shake Shack raises the roof. T-Mobile and Sprint hope the third time’s a charm. Snap slumps. And Tes...
Tech Titans: Infinity War
27 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Amazon hits a new high, and raises the price on Prime. Alphabet racks up big profits amid higher spending. Facebook posts record revenue, while Micros...
Netflix, Amazon, and the Future of Sports Media
20 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Amazon gives Wall Street 100 million reasons to be bullish. Netflix produces another great quarter. Wells Fargo gets a billion-dollar fine. And Matt...
Mr. Zuckerberg Goes to Washington
13 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Zuckerberg testifies before Congress. Bed Bath & Beyond takes a bath. And Walmart and Amazon battle it out in India. Ron Gross, Matt Argersinger ...
The Case Against Google
06 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Facebook deals with a growing crisis as Mark Zuckerberg prepares to testify before Congress. And Spotify makes its Wall Street debut via a direct publ...
The China Hustle
30 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In the wake of the 2008 financial collapse, hundreds of China-based companies merged with American shell companies. Many of those companies reported a...
Facebook Faces The Music
23 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Facebook’s CEO finally emerges to discuss the Cambridge Analytica scandal. Nike finally has a blowout quarter. Dropbox soars on its first day of tra...
Beauty Stocks, Snap's Stumble, and Adobe's New High
16 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Adobe hits a new all-time high. Toys R Us calls it quits. Ulta Beauty wows. And Snap stumbles. Our analysts discuss those stories. Plus, CNBC media an...
How to Create an Unfair Advantage
09 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Investors cheer the latest jobs report. Toymakers tank on a possible Toys R Us liquidation. Cigna shakes up the healthcare industry. And Costco helps ...
Spotify IPO: Sweet Music for Investors?
02 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Best Buy and Kohl’s report strong holiday profits. Amazon buys Ring. And Spotify files to go public. Plus, Lakehouse Capital fund manager Joe Magyer...
Big Deals, Snap Judgments, and Oscar Predictions
23 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
General Mills loads up on pet food. Walmart stumbles. Texas Roadhouse sizzles. Boston Beer fizzles. And Kylie Jenner breaks up with Snap. Plus, corpor...
New CEOs, New IPOs, and a Conversation with LinkedIn
16 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Baidu announces IPO plans for its video service. Under Armour jumps higher. Boston Beer and Chipotle name new CEOs. And Alibaba’s Chairman hits the...
Stock Market Jitters
09 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The market has another wild week. What does the decline mean for investors? Our analysts weigh in on the market sell-off, discuss tech trends they’r...
Earnings-Palooza!
02 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Amazon, Alphabet, Apple, eBay, Facebook, McDonald’s, Microsoft, and PayPal report earnings. And Hostess takes the cake with its new bonus plan. Our ...
4th Down for the NFL?
26 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Starbucks loses steam. Intel hits a new high. Netflix delivers. And Dell rethinks its need for privacy. Plus, Sports Illustrated columnist Andrew Bran...
Amazon's Prime Move
19 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Amazon names the finalists for its second headquarters and boosts Prime prices. IBM breaks a losing streak. Lionsgate entertains suitors. Apple brings...
The Science of Timing
12 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Facebook makes a big change. Walmart boosts pay and closes some Sam’s Club stores. And Activision Blizzard bumps up its game. Plus, best-selling aut...
Stocks 2018 Preview
05 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What industries should investors be watching this year? Which stocks will provide upside, and which CEOs really need a good year? Jeff Fischer, Ron Gr...
Hit Makers and Hidden DNA
29 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s show, we revisit two of our favorite interviews from 2017. NYU business professor Scott Galloway talks big tech and shares some insig...
Dan Ariely on Money Mistakes
22 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
FedEx soars. Nike struggles. Alphabet and Papa John’s get new leadership. Our analysts discuss those stories and more. Plus at the 19:53 mark, best-...
Disney/Fox: What Investors Need To Know
15 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Disney buys a big part of 21st Century Fox. Costco delivers surprising online numbers. And Waste Management once again proves that trash is treasure. ...
Year-End Financial Advice
08 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
YouTube gets into the music business. Starbucks opens a venti-sized roastery in China. Disney and Fox get closer to a deal. And Walmart makes a change...
Hot Toys for 2017
01 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Costco hits an all-time high. Chipotle makes a change at the top. Buffalo Wild Wings goes private as Applebee’s offers a surprising promotion. Ron G...
Stocks We're Thankful For and Must-See Movies
24 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, our analysts share 7 stocks they’re thankful for, and dig into some humble pie (i.e., stocks we were wrong about). Pl...
Rethinking Retail
17 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Wal-Mart hits an all-time high on growing e-commerce sales. Gap and Restoration Hardware rise on surprising earnings. And Comcast and Disney pursue a ...
Michael Lewis Returns
10 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
How did two Israeli psychologists change the way we understand the human mind? What is the future of Wall Street? What did Oakland A’s GM Billy Bean...
The Race to $1 Trillion
03 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Apple posts blowout earnings, pushing its market cap closer to the $1 trillion mark. Facebook shares record profits and plans to spend more on securit...
Big Tech is Getting Bigger
27 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Alphabet, Amazon and Microsoft all hit new highs after their latest earnings reports. Jason Moser, Matt Argersinger and Jeff Fischer analyze the growi...
Time to Break Up GE?
20 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Shares of General Electric lose power. Netflix delivers strong international growth. PayPal surges. Skechers soars higher. And Ruby Tuesday goes priva...
The Hidden DNA of Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google
13 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Delta flies higher on earnings. Wells Fargo slips on higher legal costs. Domino's drops despite strong sales. And MercadoLibre sells off on concerns o...
The Business of Popularity
06 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Costco slips on margin concerns. Netflix hits an all-time high after the company announces a price hike. And General Motors reports some electrifying ...
Mark Zuckerberg's North Star
29 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Nike trips in North America. Roku pops in its Wall Street debut. McCormick reports some appetizing earnings. And the CEO of American Airlines makes a ...
A First-Class Catastrophe
22 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
FedEx delivers. CarMax revs up. Finish Line finishes strong. Bed Bath & Beyond takes a bath. And General Mills brings back a classic breakfast cereal....
Is Equifax the Next Enron?
15 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Apple unveils its new iPhone. Target hires for the holidays. Oracle shareholders have their worst day in years. Nestle adds some caffeine. And Chipotl...
Hurricane Economics
08 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Florida braces for Hurricane Irma. Equifax suffers a massive data breach. Disney sells off on earnings concerns. Restoration Hardware raises the roof....
The Motley Fool Investment Guide
01 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Businesses deal with Hurricane Harvey's impact. Wells Fargo reports more fake accounts. Lululemon reports surprising earnings. Gilead Sciences makes a...
Mob Rules and Honest Truth
25 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's show, we revisit two of our favorite interviews. Behavioral economist Dan Ariely, author of The Honest Truth about Dishonesty, talks a...
All Roads Lead To Retail
18 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It’s Retail-palooza! We dig into the latest results from Walmart, Target and Alibaba. Home Depot builds record profits, while Foot Locker and Dick’...
Disney's Divorce and Snap's Slump
11 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Walt Disney is breaking up with Netflix. Priceline loses altitude. Snap plummets. And Blue Apron delivers bad news. Plus, amusement park industry anal...
Self-Driving Surprises
04 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Apple shines. Take Two Interactive scores. Teva Pharmaceutical gets crushed. And Yelp surprises Wall Street while Under Armour stumbles. Plus, veteran...
Alphabet, Amazon, and Facebook, Oh My!
28 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Facebook surprises. Alphabet and Amazon slip. Baidu rises. And McDonald's delivers. Our analysts talk about those stories and weigh in on earnings fro...
Netflix & The Business of Comic-Con
21 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Netflix shares hit a new high. Microsoft’s cloud business continues to grow. Visa and American Express ring the cash register for investors. Pepsi r...
Retail, Banks, and Stocks To Watch
14 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Prime Day is Amazon’s biggest ever. Target raises guidance. Citigroup, Wells Fargo and JP Morgan Chase report strong profits. HBO and Netflix rake i...
The Last Giant of Late Night
07 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Volvo generates some electricity. Tesla decelerates. And Berkshire Hathaway makes a big buy. Our analysts discuss those stories and share some stocks ...
Buffett, Bromance, and Behavioral Economics
30 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's show, we revisit two of our favorite interviews from 2017. Award-winning director Peter Kunhardt talks about his documentary, Becoming ...
One Restaurant's Winning Recipe
23 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Bed, Bath, & Beyond takes a bath. Oracle hits a new high. Tesla talks China. And Ken gets a makeover. Plus, Texas Roadhouse founder and CEO Kent Taylo...
Amazon Upends the Grocery Industry
16 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Amazon buys Whole Foods. What does the deal mean for consumers, investors, and competitors? Our analysts tackle those questions and delve into the lat...
Apple, Alibaba, and The Wizard of Lies
09 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Apple unveils a new sound. Alibaba hits a new high. And Nordstrom considers going private. Plus, investigative journalist Diana Henriques talks about ...
Under the Radar Stocks
02 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Motley Fool analysts Matt Argersinger and Jason Moser discuss some under the radar stocks and stories. And behavioral economist Dan Ariely discusses h...
Big Surprises, Summer Movie Preview
26 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ford shifts gears. Best Buy beats. Take Two scores. And Lowe's lumbers. Plus, corporate governance expert and film critic Nell Minow talks Berkshire, ...
The 10X Disruption
19 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Wal-Mart surprises. Alibaba works its magic. Jack in the Box pops. And Home Depot hits a new high. Plus, Stanford economist and RethinkX founder Tony ...
Abacus: Small Enough to Jail
12 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Retailers stumble. Electronics Arts scores. Snap gets slammed. Whole Foods gets a refresh. And Marriott hits a new high. Plus, award-winning filmmaker...
The Next Amazon May Already Be Here
05 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Apple sells 50 million iPhones for the quarter. Facebook closes in on 2 billion subscribers. And MercadoLibre does its best Amazon impression. Plus, b...
Earnings Review, Berkshire Preview
28 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Amazon and Google find big profits in the cloud. Starbucks slips. And Buffalo Wild Wings dips. Plus, CNBC's Becky Quick previews the annual Berkshire ...
Raising the Roof
21 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
IBM continues its losing streak. Visa hits a new high. Mattel hits a 52-week low. And housing-related stocks raise the roof. Plus, CNBC's Kayla Tausch...
Freaky Thinking and Pixar Creativity
14 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's Spring Break Special, we revisit two of our favorite interviews. Disney Animation Studios President Ed Catmull talks about the business...
David Gardner: What's Next?
07 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
JAB picks up Panera. Amazon adds a new play. And Plug Power gets a big boost. Plus, Motley Fool co-founder David Gardner talks Tesla, Mercado Libre, a...
Betting on Zero
31 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Blackberry surprises. Dave & Buster's rises. Facebook shares a new story. And Lululemon tumbles. Plus, Betting on Zero documentary filmmaker Ted Braun...
Disney's Big Cheese
24 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Disney's CEO extends his stay. Sears gets slammed. Nike drops. And Twitter searches for premium revenue. Plus, Motley Fool Wealth Management financial...
The Future of Movies
17 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Fed hikes rates. Intel makes a big buy. And Caterpillar faces a federal probe. Plus, CNBC's Julia Boorstin talks VR, 3D, and the future of movies ...
Michael Lewis on The Undoing Project
10 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Facebook signs a deal to stream soccer. Vail Resorts heats up. And Bojangles' stumbles. Plus, best-selling author Michael Lewis talks about his new bo...
Snap, Startups, and Silicon Valley
03 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Snap has a big debut on Wall Street. Domino's delivers. And Target misses the mark. Plus, best-selling author Brad Stone talks about his new book, The...
Investing in the Age of Trump
22 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What would a cut in corporate taxes mean for investors? Which stocks will benefit most from the new administration? Our analysts tackle those question...
Mergers & Surprising Acquisitions
17 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Warren Buffett loads up on Apple. TripAdvisor stumbles. SodaStream sparkles. And potential mergers rock Wall Street. Plus, corporate governance expert...
Make Your Kid a Money Genius
10 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Activision Blizzard scores. Twitter tumbles. And Hasbro soars. Plus, best-selling author Beth Kobliner talks about her new book, Make Your Kid a Money...
Apple, Facebook & the NFL
03 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Apple posts a record quarter. Amazon brings the profits. Facebook ramps up spending while Under Armour dials back expectations. We delve into those st...
Becoming Warren Buffett
27 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Starbucks slows. Microsoft surprises. Apple sues Qualcomm. And Twinkie goes cold. Plus, Emmy-award winning director Peter Kunhardt talks about his new...
Rule Your Retirement
20 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Netflix hits a new high. Big Blue posts big profits. P&G raises guidance. We consider bidding on the iconic car from “Smokey & The Bandit” and...
Under the Hood at the Detroit Auto Show
13 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Big banks report bigger profits. Apple moves into original television programming. Chipotle climbs on surprising sales. And Hasbro makes a big move wi...
CES: Top Tech Trends
06 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Automakers rev up sales. Retailers report some not-so-happy holiday numbers. Apple reports some big numbers for its apps. And Sears unloads its toolbo...
2017 Preview
30 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
What was the underappreciated business story of 2016? Which stocks should investors be watching in 2017? Which stocks should investors avoid? Our anal...
Invisible Gorillas and Investing
23 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's show, we revisit some of our favorite conversations about investor behavior. Best-selling author Carl Richards talks about the benefits...
What the Fed's Move Means for You
16 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The Fed raises interest rates. Chipotle makes big changes in the boardroom. Yahoo! gets hacked. And Pier 1 stuns Wall Street. Plus, CNBC's Carl Quinta...
Retail & Restaurants
09 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Costco and Lululemon rise on earnings, while Restoration Hardware flunks its holiday test. Chipotle and Starbucks host investor days. Coca-Cola picks ...
Starbucks’ Venti Change
02 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Unemployment drops to its lowest rate since 2007. Starbucks announces a change at the top. Guess reports some unfashionable earnings. And Taco Bell un...
Stocks We're Thankful For
25 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, our analysts give thanks and help themselves to some humble pie. Best-selling author Dan Heath talks about his book, De...
The Hidden Logic of Motivation
18 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Best Buy surprises. Salesforce.com rises. And Berkshire Hathaway takes to the skies. Our analysts discuss those stories and behavioral economist Dan A...
The Trump Investor
11 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
What does a Trump victory mean for investors? Is Shake Shack's success sustainable? Will Priceline fly even higher? And will Disney spin off ESPN? Our...
The Signal and The Noise
02 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's show, we share two of our favorite interviews. Motley Fool CEO Tom Gardner talks Facebook, Amazon, Google, and Tesla with best-selling ...
Let's Make a Deal
28 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Amazon and Apple slip on earnings. Mastercard surprises. Chipotle stumbles. And Google gains. Our analysts discuss those stories and weigh in on a meg...
Microsoft's New High
21 Oct 2016
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Microsoft hits an all-time high. Netflix delivers. Hasbro gets a boost from princess power. And Snoopy gets sent to the doghouse. Plus, best-selling a...
Google's Perfect Timing
14 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Samsung pulls the plug on the Galaxy Note 7. Wells Fargo's CEO steps down. And Snapchat's parent company prepares to go public. Plus, Motley Fool Asse...
The Business of Motivation
05 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's show, we revisit two of our favorite interviews. Motley Fool co-founder Tom Gardner talks with Malcolm Gladwell about his book, David a...
The 37% Rule
30 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Costco serves up bulky earnings. Frito Lay delivers for Pepsi. McCormick spices things up. And a beer maker gets a whole lot bigger. Plus, Brian Chris...
Twitter Takeover
23 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Is Twitter about to get acquired? Is Bed, Bath, and Beyond cleaning up its act? Will Facebook's latest admission alienate advertisers? Our analysts ta...
Apple Connects
16 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Apple's iPhone 7 connects with investors. Samsung heats up - but not in a good way. Bayer and Monsanto combine forces. And retailers report some dog d...
Wells Fargo's Unreal Problem
09 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Wells Fargo is fined for fake accounts. Apple cuts the wire. Dave & Buster's dips. And Restoration Hardware rises. Plus, influence expert Robert Ciald...
Freakonomics and Naked Money
26 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's Labor Day special, Freakonomics co-author Stephen Dubner talks about his new book, When to Rob a Bank: And 131 More Warped Suggestions ...
Best Buys, Overpriced Drugs, and Productivity Tips
26 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Best Buy surprises. Herbalife slides. Tiffany shines. And a drugmaker faces big blowback. Plus, Charles Duhigg offers some productive insights from hi...
Home Improvement's Bright Future
19 Aug 2016
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Home Depot and Lowe's may have more room to run. Sports retailers have a strong week. The wireless wars heat up. An activist takes on Buffalo Wild Wi...
Spousonomics
12 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Alibaba flies higher. Disney delivers. Shake Shack stumbles. And Walmart makes a big buy. Plus, journalist Jenny Anderson talks about her book, Spouso...
Retirement: How Much is Enough?
05 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Fitbit climbs. TripAdvisor stumbles. Electronic Arts scores. And FireEye gets singed. Plus, Motley Fool retirement expert Robert Brokamp shares the la...
The 1st Trillion Dollar Company
29 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Alphabet, Amazon, and Apple report big earnings. Panera serves up strong growth. Verizon buys Yahoo. Twitter tumbles. And Whole Foods slips. Our analy...
The Business of Lying
22 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's show, we revisit two of our favorite interviews. Behavioral economist Dan Ariely, author of The Honest Truth about Dishonesty, talks a...
Pokemon Rules the World
15 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Nintendo scores a huge hit with Pokemon Go. Amazon hits a new high. And Starbucks serves up some appetizing news. Plus, CNBC host Kayla Tausche talks ...