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The Trillion-Dollar Sleeper

26 Apr 2019

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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  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

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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

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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

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  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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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  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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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  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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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“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

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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

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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

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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...

The End of Earnings Guidance?

08 Jun 2018

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Motley Fool analysts Matt Argersinger and Jason Moser discuss some under the radar stocks and stories. And behavioral economist Dan Ariely discusses h...