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

08 Aug 2025

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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...

The Stock of the Summer

03 Jun 2025

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Which stock will have the best ice cream and beach season? (00:21) Anand Chokkavelu, Jason Hall, and Matt Frankel discuss: - Jason’s and Matt’...

Right Place, Right Time for Zscaler

02 Jun 2025

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The cybersecurity company saw its stock shoot up 10% on Friday. Is that dumb luck or something more? (00:21) Andy Cross and Asit Sharma discuss May...

The Next Gold Rush: Emerging Markets?

31 May 2025

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Jan van Eck is the CEO of investment management firm, VanEck. Ricky Mulvey caught up with van Eck for a conversation about: The future of Social S...

The Economic Mood Brightens

30 May 2025

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Americans are feeling better about the economy. What’s that mean for stock investors? (00:21) David Meier and Asit Sharma discuss: - Why America...

Nvidia’s Big Number

29 May 2025

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$24 billion of free cash flow in a single quarter is no small feat. If Nvidia can keep that pace, it may actually be trading at a reasonable price. ...

Security, Sports, and Skiing

28 May 2025

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Forget tariffs, earnings season rolls on! Jason Moser and Matt Argersinger discuss: Okta's good quarter versus the market's glass half-empty reac...

Salesforce Fuels AI Engine

27 May 2025

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Life is good when you can make an $8 billion move in cash. (00:21) Tim Beyers and Ricky Mulvey discuss: - A record Memorial Day weekend for the bo...

David Gardner, What Rule Breakers Value

24 May 2025

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If you want to own best-in-class companies, you need to own stocks with a high sticker price. Motley Fool Co-founder and Chief Rule Breaker, David Ga...

Stock of the Summer and Unsung CEOs

23 May 2025

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Memorial Day means mowing the lawn and grilling – while you’re outside we’ve got a company to keep in mind and a few CEOs worth watching. (0:...

Nike’s Turnaround Story

22 May 2025

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Turnarounds take longer than investors like to imagine. (00:21) Jim Gillies and Ricky Mulvey discuss: - Nike’s return to Amazon. - The fundamen...

Two Paths for Target

21 May 2025

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In one direction, there’s digital. In the other, there’s a treasure hunt. (00:21) David Meier and Mary Long discuss: - Target’s off-the-mark...

Elon Hangs On

20 May 2025

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Elon Musk is committed to Tesla for at least five more years. (00:21) Jason Moser and Ricky Mulvey discuss: - Investing in companies with a singul...

There is No (Convenient) Alternative

19 May 2025

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Downgrades sound scary, but the U.S. is still the best place for investors to put money to work. (00:21) Asit Sharma and Dylan Lewis discuss: ...

The Promise of Quantum Computing

17 May 2025

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The race to quantum supremacy is on. While this future will not come tomorrow, big tech companies are building to the technology’s “ChatGPT moment...

Walmart’s Warning, Money Tips for 2025 Grads

16 May 2025

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Even the biggest retailer in the world is planning to pass along tariff increases to customers. (00:21) David Meier and Andy Cross discuss: - T...

Netflix, YouTube Put Ads Up Front

15 May 2025

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More 18-to-34 year olds are watching Netflix’s cheapest tier than any U.S. broadcast or cable network. (00:21) Tim Beyers and Ricky Mulvey discus...

Business Plans and Science Projects

14 May 2025

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Do you have a real relationship or just a non-binding letter of intent? (00:21) Nick Sciple and Mary Long discuss: - The S&P’s turnaround and in...

ONON Fire

13 May 2025

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A consumer goods company hit 40% yearly revenue growth. In this environment? (00:21) David Meier and Ricky Mulvey discuss: - Why pharma investors ...

U.S. & China Strike a Trade Deal?

12 May 2025

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After mounting escalations, businesses and investors get a 90-day reprieve on tariffs between the world’s most important trade partners. (00:21)...

How Governments Shape Markets

10 May 2025

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Even in free markets, governments still make plays. Chris Hughes is a co-founder of Facebook and an economist who specializes in the history of Fed ...

Wait and See on Rates and Tariffs

09 May 2025

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Fed Chair Powell and team want to see more before making changes to interest rates, and automakers are an early sign price increases might be coming i...

S&P 500 Shakes Liberation Day Loss

08 May 2025

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For now at least. (00:21) Jason Moser and Ricky Mulvey discuss: - The economic outlook from the Federal Reserve and the new US trade deal with the...

Uber Hits Gas on Autonomous Vehicles

07 May 2025

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Disney’s building coasters; Uber’s hailing robotaxis. Which ride has the better growth engine? (00:14) David Meier and Mary Long discuss earnings...

Palantir’s Valuation Question

06 May 2025

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When a stock trades at 600x trailing earnings and 90x sales, its investors want to see a flawless growth story. (00:21) Sanmeet Deo and Ricky Mulve...

Warren Buffett Passes the Torch

05 May 2025

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After 60 years at the helm of Berkshire Hathaway, the Oracle of Omaha is ready for retirement. (00:21) Jim Gillies and Dylan Lewis discuss: - ...

Friendshore First, Trade War Second

03 May 2025

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Economic interdependence is unraveling. What comes next? Edward Fishman is the author of Chokepoints: American Power in the Age of Economic Warfare...

Taking the Market's Weight

02 May 2025

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The Gross Domestic Product of the United States fell last quarter by 0.3%. The big tech giants are still growing. Jason Moser and Asit Sharma join ...

The Best Company in Big Tech?

01 May 2025

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Microsoft just got the market focused on business results again. (00:21) Nick Sciple and Dylan Lewis discuss: - Microsoft posting double digit ...

Is Starbucks Serving Up Promise or Peril?

30 Apr 2025

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Same-store sales are down at the coffee chain’s US stores. But a successful turnaround isn’t off the menu yet. (00:21) Asit Sharma and Mary Lon...

A Steady Business During Uncertain Times

29 Apr 2025

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PayPal is not making noise, but standing firm on its earnings outlook. (00:21) Jason Moser and Ricky Mulvey discuss: - How trade disputes are impa...

The Compounding Consumer Crunch

28 Apr 2025

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Lower income consumers are already struggling, and the end of the de minimis exemption will make things even harder for them. (00:21) David Meier...

The Rise of Prediction Markets

26 Apr 2025

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This past presidential election was the first where Americans could legally bet on the outcome. That event proved prediction markets to be a source of...

Google Banks Ads, Chipotle Eyes Mexico

25 Apr 2025

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Alphabet’s ad business keeps putting up huge numbers, but a DOJ breakup, generative AI threats, and potential macro slowdown loom. (00:21) Jason...

Why is Berkshire Hathaway Hoarding Cash?

24 Apr 2025

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Warren Buffett’s conglomerate has more cash on the books than any company in history. (00:21) Matt Argersinger and Ricky Mulvey discuss: - What hom...

Tesla’s “Moment of Truth”

23 Apr 2025

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Tesla’s net income decreased by 71% compared to a year ago. But Wall Street doesn’t seem to mind. (00:21) Sanmeet Deo and Mary Long discuss: - Po...

Google Faces a Potential Breakup

22 Apr 2025

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The Department of Justice is asking Alphabet to sell Chrome. (00:21) Jason Moser and Ricky Mulvey discuss: - Why Apple could lose an “easy $20 bill...

The Market and Fed Chair Powell

21 Apr 2025

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Fed independence brings stability, and markets love stability. (00:21) Asit Sharma and Dylan Lewis discuss: - The Trump Administration’s focus o...

Inside Nvidia’s “Thinking Machine”

19 Apr 2025

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“AI wouldn’t exist without Nvidia, at least not in its current form.” So argues Stephen Witt, a journalist and author of the book “The Think...

Management Weighs in on the Macro

18 Apr 2025

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As earnings season picks up, we’re starting to get a feel for the different ways company leadership teams are talking – or not talking – about t...