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EV and Autonomy State of the Union

17 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Autonomy is advancing quickly with Waymo leading the charge, but where are there opportunities for investors? And we discuss the future for Rivian and...

The Labubu Economy

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Blind boxes, dopamine hits, and “adorably ugly” IP - today Emily Flippen alongside analysts Sanmeet Deo and Asit Sharma unpack the collectibles ec...

Fools Duel Over DocuSign: Is It Still a Breaker?

15 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We duel, you decide. Rick Munarriz and Tim Beyers debate whether DocuSign is a Breaker worth buying. Leave a comment to let us know which argument swa...

Interview with Dan Ariely: Investing in the Irrational

14 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Ariely, a Professor of Behavioral Economics at Duke University, is the bestselling author of Misbelief, Dollars and Sense, and Predictably Irra...

401(k) Millionaires and Maximizing Your HSA

13 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

No account has more tax benefits than the health savings account. You can make the most of those benefits by managing your HSA wisely. Roger Young, CF...

Media Merger Mania Strikes Again

12 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss the potential for another major media merger as Paramount Skydance eyes Warner Bros Discovery, and there’s a new richest person in the wo...

The Mortgage Market Gets its Groove Back

11 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever since interest rates started to rise in 2022, the American mortgage market has been stuck. With recent economic data, though, mortgage rates have...

Apple’s New iPhones and Oracle’s AI Bounce

10 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss the new iPhone’s impact on Apple’s business, whether the economy is slowing, and what Oracle’s huge move today means for investors.Tr...

Dave Gilboa, co-Founder and co-CEO of Warby Parker

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Warby Parker’s has serious AI glasses plans with Google. Tom Gardner, Tim Beyers, and Dave Gilboa discuss: Explaining Warby Parker’s busi...

Our Biggest Regret

08 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Parting is such sweet sorrow. Today on Motley Fool Money, Rick Munarriz, with analysts Lou Whiteman and Jason Hall discuss selling decisions they wish...

Interview with Tom Slater, Head of U.S. Equities at Baillie Gifford

07 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tom Slater is a partner and investment manager at Edinburgh-based investment firm Baillie Gifford. Motley Fool Chief Investment Officer Andy Cross tal...

When to Hire an Advisor, and It Pays to Hug Your Job

06 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Even if you’re a do-it-yourself investor, there are times when getting professional financial help can be one of the best investments you’ll make....

Jobs, AI, & Elon Musk’s Trillion Dollar Payday

05 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The crew discusses another disappointing jobs report, the week in artificial intelligence, and a vibe check on some of the most talked about names on ...

The Best Investment in 2025 (So Far...) Isn’t What You Think

04 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’re racing to the end of 2025 and a year where AI and tariffs have dominated the headlines, gold has been the best investment so far. The team loo...

OpenAI Helps Google Win in Court

03 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Google shares jumped after the search giant won a big court battle that will allow it to keep Chrome, Android, and search distribution deals. Plus, we...

Buy High, Buy Higher

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s never too late to make the right investing decision. Today on Motley Fool Money, Rick Munarriz, with analysts Tim Beyers and Jason Hall dig int...

Interview with Charlie Wheelan: Naked Economics

31 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Charlie Wheelan has spent his career making complex ideas understandable and accessible. He’s the faculty director for the Dartmouth Tuck Center for...

The Father of the 4% Rule Says Retirees Can Withdraw Much More

30 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

William Bengen established 4% as the initial safe withdrawal rate in retirement more than 30 years ago. But in subsequent research, he has concluded t...

The Trillion Dollar AI Question

29 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

AI spending is approaching $1 trillion per year, but will there be a return from that spending. And the crew discusses the latest housing trends and h...

Nano Banana Steals the Spotlight From NVIDIA

28 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Can NVIDIA’s recent earnings continue to bolster the market? Or maybe Nano Banana is the savior of AI? Travis Hoium, Jon Quast, and Dan Caplinger...

Apple’s Elon Problem & AI Future

27 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Elon Musk has sued Apple over its App Store practices, but the bigger news may be Apple considering acquiring some major AI startups. We also cover th...

When Rates Move, Who Wins?

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Lower interest rates are more than a macro headline - for some businesses, what the Federal Reserve decides to do plays an integral role for both mana...

Weight Loss. Weight Loss. Don’t Tell Me.

25 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There are new ways to tackle weight loss, but the stocks leading the way are lagging. Today on Motley Fool Money, Rick Munarriz, with analysts Karl Th...

Interview with Stride CEO James Rhyu: Disrupting K-12 and Beyond

24 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is the educational system ripe for disruption? Stride is a for-profit education company that provides online and blended education programs - programs...

How to Factor Home Equity Into Your Financial Plan

23 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Home prices are near all-time highs, and homeowners have never had so much equity. Matt Frankel and Robert Brokamp discuss why, when, and how to turn ...

Walmart Stands Tall In a Rocky Retail Environment

22 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The retail earnings flood hit this week and it told us a lot about consumer spending, plus the market is once again buying into meme stocks and SPACs....

Wal Mart Shows Other Retailers How It’s Done

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Second quarter earnings results have been littered with slumping sales and disappointing guidance. Wal Mart threw that narrative on its head when it s...

When AI Execs Say the Market Looks Bubbly

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Market chatter about the frothiness of the AI market seems to be picking up and has hit a fever pitch with Open AI CEO Sam Altman claiming that he too...

What Cybersecurity, Shoes, and Homebuilders Tell Us About Change

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Palo Alto Networks is bracing investors with its latest earnings, homebuilders are sweetening deals to attract strapped buyers, and footwear brands ar...

What’s Eating at Restaurant Stocks?

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Summer is heating up, but restaurant stocks are cooling down. Today on Motley Fool Money, Rick Munarriz, with analysts Alicia Alfiere and Jason Hall w...

Interview with Karooooo CEO Zak Calisto

17 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Heard the one about the CEO who wanted to buy the url for his company, found out it was taken, and added a few o’s to save a few million? Karooooo C...

Should You Retire Sooner, and Is Your Fund Winning?

16 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Wes Moss is a Certified Financial Planner practitioner and the author of “What the Happiest Retirees Know.” In Part 2 of this conversation with Ro...

Warren Buffett Is Making Big Buys Again

15 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Warren Buffett bought $1.6 billion of United Health stock in Q2, inflation may be ticking higher after all, and play “Ohh, No! or Let’s Go!!” ...

Making Sense of Market Hyperbole

14 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There are some stunningly large data points pulling the market in different directions between cash on the sidelines and market valuations. These numb...

Why Restaurant Stocks Have Gone Bad

13 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Restaurants are starting to see a drop in traffic and pressure from higher commodity prices and labor costs. So, it’s no surprise restaurant stocks ...

The Business of Vice: UFC, Sports Gambling, and Tobacco’s Comeback

12 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today on Motley Fool Money, analysts Emily Flippen and Nick Sciple discuss the reemergence of “sin stocks” and whether today’s market is buildin...

Predicting the Next Rule Breaker Buyout

11 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Having a stock you own getting acquired at a premium feels good at first, but what about the long-term gains that will be left behind when your chips ...

Interview with Martin Reeves: Innovation and Imagination

10 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Martin Reeves is a business strategist, advisor, and author of several books, including Your Strategy Needs a Strategy, The Imagination Machine, and...

Learning From the Happiest Retirees

09 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For more than a decade, financial advisor and author Wes Moss has surveyed people near and in retirement. In Part 1 of this two-part discussion with R...

Autonomous Vehicles Hit an Inflection Point & GPT-5 Is Here

08 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Autonomous vehicles hit an inflection point, GPT-5 is here, and The Trade Desk drops 38%, plus the stocks on our radar. Companies discussed:.Alphab...

AppLovin, Airbnb, and More Earnings Surprises

07 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Frankel, Tyler Crowe, and Jon Quast discuss: - AppLovin's strong second quarter - Why Airbnb fell on strong earnings - Retail real estate's su...

Will the NFL Bring the Magic Back to Disney Stock?

06 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The NFL and Disney have tied themselves more closely together with the NFL getting 10% of ESPN in exchange for the NFL Network, RedZone distribution r...

Compounders Past vs Present

05 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From overvalued stocks to outsized returns, some capital compounders keep breaking the mold. Today on Motley Fool Money, Emily Flippen, with analy...

Consumer Stocks Spotlight: Etsy, Roblox, and Reddit

04 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Does a mixed bag of economic data forecast a good future for businesses that depend on consumer spending? We debate the results! Tim Beyers, Alicia...

The Real Risk

03 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How can investors separate the signal from the noise? What’s the key to achieving financial freedom? And what’s the real risk investors face?Motle...

How Much Makes Someone Wealthy, and Why It Pays to Delay Social Security

02 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

More people are claiming Social Security early in 2025. Robert Brokamp speaks with Dr. Michael Finke, a professor at the American College of Financial...

The Fed’s Inflation Conundrum & an AI Billionaire Battle Royale

01 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Fed’s Inflation Conundrum & an AI Billionaire Battle RoyaleThe Fed kept rates flat this week, Apple and Amazon reported earnings, and we have th...

Tariffs and Trade Wars Can’t Slow Big Tech’s Momentum

31 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Federal Reserve holds rates steady for now, but an ever-evolving trade and tariff picture raises questions about for how long. Also, Meta Platform...

Coffee, Chips, and Credit Cards

30 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Earnings from Starbucks, Visa, and Spotify’s earnings give us a read on the consumer and Samsung takes a big chip order from Tesla.  (00:21) Travi...

A Rough Day for Dividend Knights

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Between battered industries and overlooked opportunities, plenty of dividend-paying companies have slipped to the bottom of the earnings jar. Today, E...

Intel Can’t Stop Cutting

28 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The former Chip King is cutting again in hopes of finding a path to sustainable growth. Tim Beyers and Jose Najarro discuss: - Intel’s big restruc...

What Business School is Missing

27 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

So what is the role of business? Motley Fool contributor Rich Lumelleau and Motley Fool analyst Dave Meier talk with Andy Hoffman, Professor at Univer...

Choosing a 529 and How Does Your 401(k) Compare

26 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

529 plans aren’t just for college anymore. Robert Brokamp speaks with Martha Kortiak Mert of Savingforcollege.com about the newly expanded uses of 5...

Meme Stocks Mania Returns & the Fantasy Stock Draft

25 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Meme stocks had a huge week, earnings season got into full swing with Alphabet going big on AI, and we draft our top stocks in the S&P 500 today. T...

Earnings Season Is in Full Swing, and Figma's IPO Is Right Around the Corner

24 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Frankel, Tom Gardner, Jon Quast, and Jonathan Wilder discuss: - Earnings disappointments from Tesla and Chipotle - AI-powered growth from Alpha...

Japan Gets a Trade Deal and Earnings Season Ramps Up

23 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The U.S. and Japan announced a big trade deal that lowers tariffs to just 15% on imports, and we discuss earnings from General Motors, Intuitive Surgi...

Block Party and Big Swings

22 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With Block joining the S&P500 and Figma pricing its IPO, investors may be wondering if they should be rising with the tide or fishing where others are...

Has Biotech Met Its Moment?

21 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A surge in private market investment has Fools wondering: is it time to bet bigger on biotech? Tim Beyers and Karl Thiel discuss: - The rise in ...

Roland Rott, CEO of GE Healthcare Imaging on AI

20 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A set of AI use cases within the medical space. David Meier, Asit Sharma, and Roland Rott discuss: The latest on GE Healthcare, of which GE Hea...

Christine Benz on the Keys to a Happy, Prosperous Retirement

19 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Christine Benz is the director of personal finance at Morningstar and the author of “How to Retire: 20 lessons for a Happy, Successful, and Wealthy ...

Netflix Continues to Dominate

18 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Earnings season is here! Jason Hall and Matt Frankel discuss: - Netflix’s beat and raise. - Interest rate predictions for a year from now. - C...

The Trade Desk Joins the S&P 500

17 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Trade Desk is now included in the S&P 500 but are there any actionable takeaways for investors today? Also we discuss Bitcoin's rising appeal as a...

Is The Stock Market In Bubble Territory?

16 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Valuations are stretched, but is it a bubble. And we discuss the latest AI and energy news, ASML’s earnings, and a surprising report from Johnson & ...

Bold Earning Season Predictions

15 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Get excited…today is the first day of earnings season! (00:21) Anand Chokkavelu, Emily Flippen, Jason Hall, and Jose Najarro discuss: - Inflat...

Can Toast Thrive in the Restaurant Renaissance?

14 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Despite inflation concerns and tariff uncertainty, restaurants are busier than ever. Can it continue? Tim Beyers and Rick Munarriz discuss: - Surp...

Data Scientist Hilary Mason on AI and the Future of Fiction

13 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A view from the intersection of AI and creators. Rich Lumelleau and Data Scientist Hilary Mason discuss: - How her company Hidden Door uses genera...

Tom Gardner: A Message to All Investors

12 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Motley Fool co-founder and CEO Tom Gardner shares some investing insights on the current market, investments to avoid, and a motley array of investing...

AI, Superman, and Solar’s Kryptonite

11 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Oh yes, we’re talking all kinds of stocks! (00:21) Jason Hall and Matt Frankel discuss: - AI stocks in the data center space (including CoreWeav...

Taiwan Semi’s $100 billion plan and housing is hot!

10 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Taiwan Semiconductor’s earnings beat Wall Street expectations, the housing market is picking up steam after, and TopBuild & Ferrero International go...

Starbucks' China Challenge and Decoding Meta's AI Push

09 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Starbucks is looking to sell a stake in its China business, Hershey has a new CEO and Meta hits the gas on AI. Jason Moser and Lou Whiteman discuss...

Is Amazon the Best Prime Day Deal?

08 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Looking at the company and stock behind the summer shopping event. (00:21) Anand Chokkavelu, Jason Hall, and Matt Frankel discuss: - The Aug.1 ta...

Dinosaurs Roar for Comcast and CoreWeave Goes Shopping

07 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Andy Cross and Jason Moser discuss: - Jurassic World Rebirth delivers for Comcast - CoreWeave finally gets it done for CoreScientific - Oracle make...

RBI Replay: What You’ve Done to Create Financial Freedom Vol. 3

05 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Independence Week in the United States is the perfect time to explore financial freedom. This week’s podcast highlights nine key points leading to f...

First Half Lookback

04 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For once, the big tech giants are not driving the market’s returns. (00:21) Motley Fool Senior Analyst, Anthony Schiavone, and Motley Fool Asset ...

Jobs, Cars, AI and Financial Freedom!

03 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jobs hold steady, Cloudflare takes a stand on AI and the stocks leading us to financial freedom. Jason Moser and Andy Cross discuss: - The recent ...

Another Big IPO Headed Our Way!

02 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Figma files for its initial public offering, Amazon ushers in the rise of the machines and Apple noodles its AI strategy. Jason Moser and Lou White...

AI-Powered Warfare

02 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Aerovironment’s CEO shares insights on the drone company’s game-changing merger and how unmanned systems are revolutionizing modern combat. And...

Nike is Back in the Race

30 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nike stock moves higher after Q4 earnings. Andy Cross and Jason Hall discuss - Why Nike stock rallied after its latest earnings - Also: Home Depo...

GitLab CFO on Remote Culture Success, AI Integration

28 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Brian Robins is the CFO of GitLab, a DevSecOps platform that supports software innovation. He joins Motley Fool CEO, Tom Gardner, plus Chief Investmen...

Amazon Wants More Power

27 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Amazon’s latest data center will require the same amount of electricity as one million homes. (00:21) Jason Moser and Matt Argersinger join Ricky...

Boeing Cruising to New Altitudes?

26 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Will innovations from the Paris Air Show be enough to lift airlines to new heights? Tim Beyers and Lou Whiteman discuss: - More AI-fueled earnings...

Everything Is a Circle

25 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A stablecoin stock isn’t so stable; an accessible watch brand looks to lean into luxury. (00:21) Asit Sharma and Mary Long discuss: - The housin...

Breaking Up is Hard to Do: It's Not Me, It's You

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Novo Nordisk parts ways with Hims & Hers, a financials-related stock to get on your radar and more! Jason Moser and Matt Frankel discuss: - Why No...

Tesla’s Key Robotaxi Rollout

23 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

FICO turns to BNPL data and Fiserv embraces a new stablecoin. Andy Cross, Jason Hall, and Matt Frankel discuss: - FICO to include BNPL data - The...

Seth Godin on AI, Branding, and Attention

21 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Seth Godin is a bestselling author of “Purple Cow” and “This Is Strategy: Make Better Plans”. Godin is a member of the Marketing Hall of Fame ...

Economy is Solid. Economy is Uncertain.

20 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Households and businesses are feeling more uncertain about the future, but the labor market is strong. (00:21) Motley Fool Senior Analysts Asit Sha...

Albertson’s Carries Baggage

18 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The grocer is in a pickle. Can a longtime employee and new CEO turn it around? (00:21) David Meier and Mary Long discuss: - The macro factors infl...

Opportunities in Housing and a Solar Scare

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Solar stocks take a tumble. (00:21) Anand Chokkavelu, Jason Hall, and Matt Frankel discuss: - Why solar stocks are falling today. - Lennar earnin...

Big Retail, Stablecoins and Dividends, Oh My!

16 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Walmart and Amazon are looking into stablecoins and two dividend stocks to get on your radar! Jason Moser and Matt Argersinger discuss: - Why Walm...

Howard Marks, The State of the Market

15 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Howard Marks the founder of Oak Tree Capital Management. He joins Motley Fool CEO, Tom Gardner, plus Chief Investment Officer Andy Cross and Senior An...

Airbnb Goes Beyond Stays

14 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Travel can slow down temporary but the demand to get away from your home is everlasting. Airbnb CFO, Ellie Mertz, joined Motley Fool CEO and Co-fo...

The World Grows More Uncertain

13 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

And yet, the market remains close to all time highs. (00:21) Jason Moser and Matt Argersinger join Ricky Mulvey to discuss: - Macro uncertainty an...

Is CAVA a Palate Pleaser?

12 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Two Fools duel over CAVA’s prospects. Is there enough tasty growth to support a spicy valuation? Tim Beyers and Rick Munarriz discuss: - Oracle’...

Exploring CoreWeave: An NVIDIA-Backed AI Play

11 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Would you be interested in a stock that’s quadrupled in less than three months? (00:21) Anand Chokkavelu, Lou Whiteman, and Rick Munarriz discuss...

Apple, SPACs and Stocks We Bought

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Apple's WWDC 2025 hits and misses; it's not about being first, it's about being best. Jason Moser and Matt Frankel discuss: - The latest news from...

HBO and CNN Split Up

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Warner Bros. Discovery is planning to break itself up into two distinct companies. (00:21) Andy Cross and Jason Hall discuss: - Warner Bros. Discove...

J.L. Collins, Achieving Financial Independence

07 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Financial independence isn’t just about early retirement. It’s giving your future self freedom. J.L. Collins is the best-selling author of The...

Friendship Breakup Costs Tesla

06 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You can’t maintain all of your friendships from the school year through summer vacation. (00:45) David Meier and Jason Moser join Ricky Mulvey to d...

Nintendo’s Big Release

05 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Shares of the Japanese video game company are up almost 5x since its last console launch. Can the Switch 2 carry the stock even higher? (00:21) Jas...

What Bonds, Dollar Stores Say About Economy

04 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

More investors are fretting about the stability of the U.S. economy, but are there better options out there? (00:14) Asit Sharma and Ricky Mulvey dis...