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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...

Nike’s Victory Lap & Alibaba’s Exit

26 Jun 2015

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Nike shares hit an all-time high after strong Q4 results. Alibaba sells its U.S. business. IAC prepares to spin off Match.com, Tinder and OKCupid. Is ...

The Next Priceline?

19 Jun 2015

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TripAdvisor soars on its partnership with Marriott. And Fitbit soars in its Wall Street debut. Our analysts discuss some of the week's top business st...

Mid-Year Review & the Business of Extreme Sports

10 Jun 2015

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On this week's show, our analysts review the first half of 2015 and talk about some of the stock market's biggest surprises. And CNBC's Carl Quintanil...

Time to Take Stock in Automakers?

05 Jun 2015

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The government reports stronger than expected jobs numbers. Automakers report surprising sales. Yahoo! partners with the NFL. And Herbalife goes on th...

Amazon's Speed, GoPro's Drones, and the Colonel's Comeback

29 May 2015

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Amazon launches same-day delivery. GoPro gets into the drone business. Michael Kors reports some unfashionable numbers. And Yum! Brands brings back Co...

Why Target is Seeing Green

21 May 2015

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Target reports big earnings. Home Depot raises the roof. And Red Robin flies higher. Our analysts discuss those stories and share three stocks on thei...

David Gardner on Tesla, Star Wars, & Advice for Graduates

15 May 2015

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Verizon buys AOL. American Express hikes its dividend. And Shake Shack serves up surprising earnings. Our analysts discuss those stories and other bus...

Disney's Magic Touch

08 May 2015

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Disney reports big earnings. Whole Foods thinks small. And TripAdvisor flies higher. Our analysts discuss those stories and share three stocks on thei...

Apple, LinkedIn, and Twitter

01 May 2015

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Apple reports big earnings. LinkedIn and Twitter stumble. And Lumber Liquidators falls to a 3-year low. Our analysts discuss those stories and share s...

Amazon's Secret Weapon

24 Apr 2015

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Starbucks serves up a new all-time high. And Amazon and Microsoft find big profits in the cloud. Our analysts discuss those stories and delve into ear...

Netflix Delivers

17 Apr 2015

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Netflix delivers big earnings. Etsy has a big debut on Wall Street. And Party City gives investors reasons to celebrate. Our analysts discuss those st...

4 Big Deals

10 Apr 2015

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GE announces a $50 billion share buyback. Royal Dutch Shell agrees to buy BG for $70 billion. And LinkedIn buys online education site Lynda.com for $1...

Michael Lewis on Wall Street

03 Apr 2015

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With the 1st quarter of 2015 in the books, what should investors be watching in Q2?McDonald’s joins Wal-Mart and Target in increasing wages for work...

Buffett’s Buy & Soda’s Steady Decline

27 Mar 2015

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Warren Buffett and 3G Capital team up again for the merger of Heinz and Kraft Foods.  Coke and Pepsi grapple with the same problem: diet soda sales f...

Starbucks’ Bold Move

20 Mar 2015

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Investors react to the Fed's loss of patience. Starbucks announces a stock split and gets some blowback over its latest initiative.  And Nike rises o...

Apple Watch

13 Mar 2015

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Apple unveils its watch. Big banks get a passing grade. Disney announces a sequel to Frozen. And Twitter bets big on video. Our analysts discuss those...

1 CEO Cooking Up Big Returns

06 Mar 2015

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Costco and Wayfair deliver the goods. Lumber Liquidators collapses. And two big tech stocks make a big switch. We discuss those stories and more. Plus...

Raising the Roof

27 Feb 2015

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Target hits the mark. Home Depot and Lowes raise the roof. And the nightmares continue for DreamWorks. Our analysts discuss those stories and Motle...

The Creator's Code

20 Feb 2015

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Priceline soars.  Solar City feels the heat.  And Jack-in-the-Box hits a new high.  Our analysts discuss those stories and share some stocks on the...

The S&P's New High: Too Late to Buy?

13 Feb 2015

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The S&P 500 hits a new high. Trip Advisor soars. Whole Foods delivers. And Amerian Express declines. Our analysts discuss those stories and share s...

The Mouse That Roared

06 Feb 2015

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Disney reports record earnings and shares hit an all-time high.  Will the magic continue for investors?  Our analysts tackle that question and delve...

Apple, Facebook, and Legendary IPOs

30 Jan 2015

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Apple and Google rise on earnings.  Facebook slips.  McDonald's gets a new big cheese. And one company announces a legendary IPO.  Our analysts dis...

How Adam Smith Can Change Your Life

23 Jan 2015

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Netflix surprises.  McDonald's stumbles.  Starbucks serves up big earnings.  And the New Hampshire lottery serves up the sweet smell of bacon.  O...

Monster Trucks and Earnings Surprises

16 Jan 2015

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Intel surprises. Best Buy disappoints. And Target checks out of Canada. Our analysts discuss those stories and share some stocks on their radar. A...

Money Tips for the New Year

09 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Coach goes shoe shopping. The Container Store falls as investors fail to contain their pessimism. And Costco and J.C. Penney ring up strong holiday ...

2015 Preview: Part Two

30 Dec 2014

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What's the big question for investors in 2015?  Which industries are worth watching?  Which stocks are poised to have a big year?   In part two of...

2015 Preview: Part One

23 Dec 2014

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Which industries are poised to have a big 2015?  Which emerging markets will emerge for investors?  Are energy companies undervalued?  Motley Fool...

Year in Review

19 Dec 2014

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What was the business story of 2014?  What was the biggest surprise?  Which CEOs deserver some holiday cheer?  Who deserves a lump of coal?  We ta...

Motley Fool Money: 12.12.2014

12 Dec 2014

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Costco hits an all-time high.  Abercrombie & Fitch's CEO steps down.  And LendingClub has a big debut on Wall Street.  Our analysts discuss those s...

Motley Fool Money: 12.05.2014

05 Dec 2014

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The market hits new highs.  Disney hikes its dividend.  Abercrombie & Fitch reports unfashionable earnings.   And Burger King brings back the Yumb...

Motley Fool Money: 11.28.2014

25 Nov 2014

Contributed by Lukas

On our Thanksgiving Special, our analysts talk turkey, share some stocks they're thankful for, and eat some humble pie.  Plus, corporate governance e...

Motley Fool Money: 11.21.2014

21 Nov 2014

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China cuts interest rates.   Best Buy surprises investors.  Keurig Green Mountain tumbles.  And Jack in the Box heats up.   Our analysts discuss...

Motley Fool Money: 11.14.2014

14 Nov 2014

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Wal-mart surprises investors.  Buffett loads up on batteries.  Hasbro eyes DreamWorks.  And Twitter has a heart-to-heart with Wall Street analysts....

Motley Fool Money: 11.07.2014

07 Nov 2014

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On this week's show, our analysts discuss earnings news from Alibaba, GoPro, Tesla, and Whole Foods.  Motley Fool columnist Morgan Housel talks elect...

Motley Fool Money: 10.31.2014

31 Oct 2014

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On this week's show, our analysts discuss earnings news from Facebook, GoPro, LinkedIn, MasterCard, and Starbucks. And Lawrence Cunningham talks abou...

Motley Fool Money: 10.24.2014

24 Oct 2014

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Apple hits a new high.  Amazon stumbles.  Microsoft surprises.  And McDonald’s slowdown continues.  Our analysts discuss those stories and share...

Motley Fool Money: 10.17.2014

17 Oct 2014

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Stock market volatility continues.  Google misses.  Netflix tumbles.  And Barbie trips.  Our analysts discuss those stories and share some stocks ...

Motley Fool Money: 10.10.2014

10 Oct 2014

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Costco hits an all-time high, Apple gets a letter from Carl Icahn, and semiconductor stocks send the Nasdaq lower. We analyze the latest headlines and...

Motley Fool Money: 10.03.2014

03 Oct 2014

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On this week's show, our analysts discuss the surprising jobs numbers, eBay's PayPal spin-off, and Wayfair's red-hot IPO.   And we talk with John Lan...

Motley Fool Money: 09.26.2014

26 Sep 2014

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Blackberry unveils the Passport.  A giant in the bond business changes teams.  And Apple deals with a new twist.  Our analysts discuss those storie...

Motley Fool Money: 09.19.2014

19 Sep 2014

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Alibaba works its magic on Wall Street.  FedEx delivers.  And Oracle's CEO steps down.  Our analysts discuss those stories and share three stocks ...

Motley Fool Money: 09.12.2014

12 Sep 2014

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Apple introduces a smartwatch.  Lululemon reports fashionable earnings.  And Activision Blizzard meets its Destiny.   Our analyst discuss those st...

Motley Fool Money: 08.29.2014

27 Aug 2014

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Is high-speed trading a big problem for investors?  On this week's show, we revisit our interview with Michael Lewis, author of Flash Boys: A Wall St...

Motley Fool Money: 08.22.2014

21 Aug 2014

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On this week’s show, Motley Fool CEO Tom Gardner talks with Zillow CEO Spencer Rascoff about the big business of real estate. And we revisit our con...

Motley Fool Money: 08.15.2014

15 Aug 2014

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Wal-Mart fails to impress Wall Street. Kate Spade slips. And Noodles & Company leaves investors feeling hungry.  Our analysts discuss some of the wee...

Motley Fool Money: 08.08.2014

08 Aug 2014

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Disney reports big earnings.   Procter & Gamble announces a big move.  And shares of Lululemon rise on insider selling news.  We discuss those sto...

Motley Fool Money: 08.01.2014

01 Aug 2014

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Twitter reports a profit.  Zillow makes a big buy.  And Buffalo Wild Wiings serves up some not so hot earnings.  Our analysts discuss those stories...

Motley Fool Money: 07.25.2014

25 Jul 2014

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  Shares of Facebook hit a new high. Chipotle serves up big gains.  Amazon stumbles. And Apple rises. Our analysts discuss some of the week's bi...

Motley Fool Money: 07.18.2014

18 Jul 2014

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Microsoft cuts 18,000 jobs.  Mattel slips on Barbie bearishness.   And Google climbs on stronger-than-expected revenues.  Our analysts discuss th...

Motley Fool Money: 07.11.2014

11 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

The Fed's bond buying will end in October. Earnings season starts with a bang for Alcoa, but a thud for The Container Store and Lumber Liquidators.  ...

Motley Fool Money: 07.04.2014

03 Jul 2014

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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 ...

Motley Fool Money: 06.27.2014

27 Jun 2014

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GoPro has a big debut.  Nike hits a new high.  Barnes & Noble spins off the Nook.  And television networks score a big victory.   Our analysts dis...

Motley Fool Money: 06.20.2014

20 Jun 2014

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The Fed continues tapering. Amazon introduces a smartphone. And FedEx hits a new high.  Our analysts discuss those stories and share three stocks on ...

Motley Fool Money: 06.13.2014

13 Jun 2014

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Intel rises.  Priceline buys OpenTable. Twitter's COO resigns.  Lululemon stumbles.  And GM issues another recall.  Our analysts talk about those ...

Motley Fool Money: 06.06.2014

06 Jun 2014

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General Motors CEO Mary Barra fires 15 employees in the wake of an internal investigation.  Pandora hits a sour note.   And Krispy Kreme serves up ...

Motley Fool Money: 05.30.2014

30 May 2014

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Apple buys Beats.  Michael Kors reports some fashionable numbers.  And Google unveils its latest self-driving car.  Our analysts discuss those stor...

Motley Fool Money: 05.23.2014

23 May 2014

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AT&T announces plans to buy DirecTV.  AstraZeneca rebuffs Pfizer.  And Urban Outfitters hits a 52-week low.  Our analysts discuss those stories and...

Motley Fool Money: 05.16.2014

16 May 2014

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Freakonomics co-author Stephen Dubner talks about his new book, Think Like a Freak.   And our analysts discuss Wal-Mart, Coca-Cola, SodaStream, and s...

Motley Fool Money: 05.09.2014

07 May 2014

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Disney reports big earnings. Whole Foods tumbles.  And Activision Blizzard raises expectations.  Our analysts discuss those stories and share three ...

Motley Fool Money: 05.02.2014

02 May 2014

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The government reports surprising employment numbers. Ford and Yum name new CEOs. LinkedIn fails to connect. And Coach falls out of fashion. We dis...

Motley Fool Money: 04.25.2014

25 Apr 2014

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Our analysts discuss earnings news from Apple, Amazon, Facebook, Ford, McDonald's, Netflix, and Starbucks.  And CNBC host Becky Quick previews the Be...

Motley Fool Money: 4.18.2014

17 Apr 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Is high-frequency trading a threat to individual investors?  On this week’s show, best-selling author Michael Lewis talks about his new book, Flash...

Motley Fool Money: 4.11.2014

11 Apr 2014

Contributed by Lukas

The Nasdaq records its worst day in more than two years. eBay and Carl Icahn decide to play nice. And Panera's CEO compares his restaurant to a mosh...

Motley Fool Money: 04.04.2014

04 Apr 2014

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March jobs numbers come in light. The debate over high frequency trading rages on Wall Street. And Google pulls off an unusual stock split. We analyze...

Motley Fool Money: 03.28.2014

28 Mar 2014

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Facebook makes a big buy.  Microsoft introduces Office for the iPad.  And Candy Crush gets crushed.  Our analysts discuss those stories and share t...

Motley Fool Money: 03.21.2014

21 Mar 2014

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Microsoft hits a 14-year high.  Wal-Mart goes after GameStop.  And Starbucks bets on wine and beer.  Our analysts discuss those stories.  Plus, b...

Motley Fool Money: 03.14.2014

14 Mar 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Clothing retailers report some unfashionable earnings. GM deals with new questions.  And Amazon hikes the price of Prime.   Our analysts discuss th...

Motley Fool Money: 03.07.2014

07 Mar 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Costco disappoints.  Safeway makes a deal.  And SkullCandy skyrockets.   Our analysts discuss some of the week's business news and share three sto...

Motley Fool Money: 02.28.2014

28 Feb 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Baidu reports big earnings.  Boston Beer serves up a surprise.  And J.C. Penney and Target investors see some green.   Our analysts discuss those ...

Motley Fool Money: 02.21.2014

21 Feb 2014

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Facebook makes a $20 billion connection. Tesla generates some electricity on Wall Street. And Lumber Liquidators raises the roof. Our analysts disc...

Motley Fool Money: 02.14.2014

14 Feb 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Comcast and Time Warner Cable agree to join forces.  Jos. A. Bank buys Eddie Bauer.  And AIG reports a profit and hikes its dividend.   On this we...

Motley Fool Money: 02.07.2014

07 Feb 2014

Contributed by Lukas

CVS makes a surprising announcement.  Twitter tumbles.  And Disney hits a new high.    Plus, Guardian technology editor Charles Arthur talks abou...

Motley Fool Money: 01.31.2014

31 Jan 2014

Contributed by Lukas

The stock market stumbles. Facebook connects. Chipotle serves up big earnings. And Google surprises.  Our analysts discuss some of the week's big sto...

Motley Fool Money: 01.24.2014

31 Jan 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Netflix investors see green after strong subscriber growth.  Microsoft surprises with strong Surface sales. And Starbucks serves up big earnings.  O...

Motley Fool Money: 01.17.2014

17 Jan 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Best Buy tanks on weak holiday sales. Google spends $3.2 billion on smart-home tech company Nest.  Plus, our take on Intel, UPS, Hershey.  Veteran a...

Motley Fool Money: 01.10.2014

10 Jan 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Target sees red after its data breach.  Twitter gets downgraded.  And Ford's CEO turns down Microsoft.   Our analysts discuss those stories and sh...

Motley Fool Money: 01.03.2014

03 Jan 2014

Contributed by Lukas

What does the market's stellar performance in 2013 mean for investors this year?  On this week's show, we preview 2014.  Learn more about your ad c...

Motley Fool Money: 12.27.2013

23 Dec 2013

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On this week's show, we revisit two of our favorite interviews.  Best-selling author Dan Pink talks about his latest book, "To Sell is Human: The Sur...

Motley Fool Money: 12.20.2013

20 Dec 2013

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The Dow hits a record high as strong 3rd-quarter GDP numbers surprised Wall Street.  Nike & FedEx deliver mixed earnings.  Chipotle gets into the pi...

Motley Fool Money: 12.13.2013

13 Dec 2013

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A new CEO takes the wheel at General Motors. Lululemon's CEO steps down. And MasterCard reports big earnings. Our analysts discuss those stories and s...