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Big Surprises, Summer Movie Preview

26 May 2017

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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  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

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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

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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

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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

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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...

What the Fed's Move Means for You

16 Dec 2016

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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...

Pokemon Rules the World

15 Jul 2016

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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 ...

Danone's Next Wave

08 Jul 2016

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The government reports surprising jobs numbers. Danone makes a big buy. Pepsi hits a new high. And Chipotle faces new problems. Plus, Motley Fool Asse...

Declare Your Financial Independence!

01 Jul 2016

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We celebrate America's 240th birthday with our Financial Independence Special, featuring encore interviews with best-selling authors and radio hosts D...

Brexit: What Investors Need To Know

24 Jun 2016

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Britain votes to leave the European Union. What does it mean for investors? Our analysts tackle that question and delve into some big news from Tesla....

Money Advice from Dad

17 Jun 2016

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Microsoft buys LinkedIn. Lumber Liquidators bounces back. We analyze those stories and more, and share the best money advice from our Dads. Plus, tech...

Dave & Buster's New High Score

10 Jun 2016

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Dave & Buster's racks up big earnings. Restoration Hardware gets hammered. Keurig Green Mountain goes cold. And Disney gets ready for its Shanghai deb...

Bad Jobs

03 Jun 2016

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What do worse-than-expected jobs numbers mean for investors? Is Michael Kors stock back in fashion? Are Nike and Under Armour undervalued? Our analyst...

GoPro's Surprising Shot

26 May 2016

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Costco posts strong profits. Monsanto rebuffs Bayer. And GoPro gets a shot of Red Bull. Plus, corporate governance expert and film critic Nell Minow t...

Naked Money

20 May 2016

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Secret agents, Bitcoin, and Fed conspiracies, oh my! Best-selling author Charlie Wheelan talks about his new book, Naked Money: A Revealing Look at Wh...

Retail's Rough Ride

13 May 2016

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Retail stocks get hammered. Disney loses some of its magic. Jack in the Box pops. And Electronic Arts scores big. Plus, Motley Fool co-founder David G...

Tesla Accelerates

06 May 2016

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Tesla revs up production. Priceline loses altitude. Activision Blizzard scores. Zillow raises the roof on guidance.  And KFC serves up a surprising n...

Amazon's Wild Growth

29 Apr 2016

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Amazon reports its most profitable quarter in history. Facebook connects. Apple slips. And Comcast makes a big buy. Plus, Thomson Reuters transportati...

Big Tech's Big Miss

22 Apr 2016

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Alphabet, Microsoft, and Netflix slip. McDonald's surprises. And Under Armour rises. Plus, CNBC's Becky Quick previews the annual Berkshire Hathaway m...

The Fantastic Future

15 Apr 2016

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Wall Street's big banks report. Mark Zuckerberg lays out his vision for Facebook. And PC sales continue to fall. Plus, best-selling author Ashlee Vanc...

Disney's Surprise, Under Armour's Split

08 Apr 2016

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Disney shuffles its front office. Under Armour splits. Twitter bets on football. And Tesla accelerates. Plus, Motley Fool analyst Joe Magyer talks Ama...

Better Burgers?

01 Apr 2016

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Chipotle serves up a Better Burger. McDonald's expands in China. And Lululemon jumps. Plus, Washington Post sportswriter Barry Svrluga talks about the...

Spring Cleaning

25 Mar 2016

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What's been the biggest surprise of 2016 so far? What's the big question our analysts have for the rest of 2016? And what happens when you take invest...

SeaWorld's Sea Change

18 Mar 2016

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FedEx delivers. Oracle rides the cloud. Chipotle stumbles. And SeaWorld Entertainment makes a big, big decision. Our analysts discuss those stories an...

The Secrets of Being Productive

11 Mar 2016

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What's the key to being really productive? Pulitzer Prize-winning author Charles Duhigg offers some insights from his new book, Smarter Faster Better:...

Hello Kitty!

04 Mar 2016

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Valeant tumbles on news of an SEC investigation. Ambarella reports a big drop in profits. Kate Spade rises. And HP Enterprise surprises. Our analysts ...

Home Stocks & Oscar Picks

26 Feb 2016

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Home Depot raises the roof. Restoration Hardware gets hammered. And Domino's delivers. Our analysts discuss some of the week's earnings news and dig i...

Apple vs. Uncle Sam

19 Feb 2016

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Apple squares off with the FBI. Investors bid Priceline higher. Wal-Mart stumbles. And Boston Beer falls flat. Our analysts discuss those stories and ...

A Force Bigger Than Star Wars

12 Feb 2016

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Disney slips on concerns over ESPN. Pepsi serves up a dividend increase. Panera serves up an earnings surprise. Tesla revs up on future guidance. And ...

LinkedIn's Missed Connection

05 Feb 2016

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LinkedIn plummets on weak first quarter guidance. Alphabet surpasses Apple in the race to a trillion dollar market cap. GoPro reports some not so spor...

Facebook's Big Surprise

29 Jan 2016

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Facebook reports record earnings thanks to strong growth in advertising. Microsoft connects with its cloud business. Apple loses some of its shine aft...

Blizzard 2016: Winners and Losers

22 Jan 2016

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Which companies will be the big winners and losers from the East Coast blizzard? Our analysts discuss that story and delve into earnings news from Ame...

What Now for Investors?

15 Jan 2016

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The stock market enters correction territory. Is it time for investors to buy? Our analysts tackle that question, delve into GoPro's dramatic fall, an...

Mr. Market’s Rough Week

08 Jan 2016

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Wall Street had its worst starting week ever. Our analysts discuss how should investors react to China’s volatility and which blue-chip stocks are o...

2016 Preview

01 Jan 2016

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Which stocks should investors be watching in 2016? Is it time to buy oil stocks? What's the big question for 2016? Our analysts preview the new year, ...

Irrational Investing

25 Dec 2015

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On this week's show, we revisit some of our favorite interviews on investor behavior. Best-selling author Carl Richards talks about the benefits of th...

The Biggest Surprise of 2015

18 Dec 2015

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What's the biggest investing story of 2015? The biggest surprise? The best CEO? The worst CEO? On this week's show, our analysts weigh in on some 2015...

Can Chipotle Bounce Back?

11 Dec 2015

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Chipotle serves up some reassurance. Keurig Green Mountain perks up. And Kinder Morgan oils down its dividend. Our analysts discuss those stories and ...

YouTube Has Wall Street Seeing Red

04 Dec 2015

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YouTube goes shopping for TV and movies. Yahoo! considers selling its U.S. media business. And holiday retail gets off to a strong start. Our analysts...

Turkey Stocks, Humble Pie & Malcolm Gladwell

27 Nov 2015

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In the spirit of Thanksgiving, our analysts talk turkey, share some stocks they're thankful for, and dig into some humble pie. Plus, Motley Fool CEO T...

Hot IPOs, Cold Pizza & Star Wars

20 Nov 2015

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Wal-Mart surprises. Jack in the Box pops. Square makes its public markets debut. And Urban Outfitters buys a pizza chain? Our analysts discuss those s...

The Devil's In The Dictionary

13 Nov 2015

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Macy's and Nordstrom take a tumble. Homebuilder D.R. Horton raises the roof. Cisco Systems slips. And Priceline trips. Our analysts discuss those stor...

Facebook Soars, Disney Delivers

06 Nov 2015

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Facebook and Visa hit new highs. Disney's theme parks deliver while TripAdvisor loses some altitude. Our analysts discuss those stories and weigh in o...

Hot Coffee & Cold Wings

30 Oct 2015

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Apple reports record earnings. Starbucks grinds out big profits. LinkedIn connects. And Buffalo Wild Wings goes cold. Our analysts discuss those stori...

New Highs for Alphabet, Amazon & Microsoft

23 Oct 2015

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Alphabet, Amazon, McDonald's and Microsoft hit new highs. Valeant Pharmaceuticals plummets. And Oprah gives Weight Watchers a boost. Our analysts disc...

Wal-Mart's 10% Off Sale

16 Oct 2015

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Wal-Mart stumbles. Intel slips. And TripAdvisor takes flight. Motley Fool analysts Jeff Fischer, Ron Gross, and Jason Moser discuss those stories. Plu...

Battle in the Beer Industry

09 Oct 2015

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Anheuser-Bush InBev makes another bid for rival SABMiller. Domino’s Pizza serves up strong sales in the U.S., while Yum Brands continues to struggle...

Spicy Stocks & Tools for Smart Thinking

02 Oct 2015

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The government reports surprising unemployment numbers. Automakers report surprising sales. And rumors fly around Twitter's next CEO. Our analysts dis...

Volkswagen's Rough Road Ahead

25 Sep 2015

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Volkswagen hits the skids. Nike hits its stride. And Groupon takes 10% off its workforce. Our analysts discuss those stories and share three stocks on...

The Future of Investing

18 Sep 2015

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What does the Fed's inaction mean for investors? Will Hewlett-Packard's fortunes improve after a break-up? And will Olive Garden continue to serve up ...

The Fed's Next Move & Apple's New Gadgets

11 Sep 2015

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Will the Federal Reserve raise interest rates? We analyze what the Fed's next move means for investors and discuss Apple's latest gadgets and Lululemo...

Costco's Winning Formula

04 Sep 2015

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Costco has racked up big profits for shareholders. In this special episode of Motley Fool Money, Costco co-founder Jim Sinegal shares some secrets to ...

What the Market Volatility Means for You

28 Aug 2015

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The stock market has a wild week. What does the latest volatility mean for you? Our analysts discuss that question and share some stocks on their rada...

The Case for Not Panicking

21 Aug 2015

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The stock market tumbles. Is it a time for investors to be greedy or a time for investors to be fearful. Our analysts tackle that question and weigh i...

Google's Switch & Buffett's Big Buy

14 Aug 2015

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Google restructures. Shake Shack slips. And Warren Buffett makes a big buy. Our analysts discuss those stories and share some stocks on their radar. A...

Trouble in the Magic Kingdom?

07 Aug 2015

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Walt Disney shares fall on concerns over cord cutting. Is it a buying opportunity or is Disney losing its magic? We tackle that question and talk CVS,...

The Future of Facebook

31 Jul 2015

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Facebook and LinkedIn fail to impress Wall Street. Twitter plummets. And Whole Food slips. Our analysts tackle those stories and discuss when to sell ...

Amazon's Surprising Rise to the Top

24 Jul 2015

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Amazon.com soars after big earnings. And Chipotle, Starbucks, and UnderArmour get in on the party as well. Our analysts tackle those stories and debat...

Will Google Overtake Apple?

17 Jul 2015

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Google has its best week in more than ten years. Will the tech giant overtake Apple in the race to a trillion dollar market cap? Our analysts tackle t...

China, Cybersecurity & Baseball’s Business

10 Jul 2015

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The NYSE halted trading and United Airlines grounded thousands of flights, both due to computer problems, so is it time to invest in cybersecurity sto...

Declare Your Financial Independence!

03 Jul 2015

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We celebrate America’s 239th birthday with our “Financial Independence” special, featuring encore interviews with two of the best of the busines...