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Amazon Joins the $2 Trillion Club
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the stock market in 2024. When we recorded today’s show, Chewy was up about 60% for the month. By the time we wrote the description, Roa...
FedEx Paints a Macro Picture
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
2024 was a year of uncertainty for FedEx and the business of getting goods from A to B. Looking out to 2025, they expect shipping to pick up again. ...
Starbucks Sells Energy Drinks Now
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The coffee giant is making a play into a fast growing market. (00:21) Jason Moser and Ricky Mulvey discuss Apple’s plans for its next headset, Star...
Customers for Life?
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ResMed has had the market on sleep apnea cornered for a while, but new weight-loss drugs might be creeping in. We look at what could change based on r...
Meet the Fool: Ron Gross
23 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Michael J. Fox might not know it, but his character on “Family Ties” set the course for one Fool’s investing career. Ron Gross is the Director ...
AI’s ROI
22 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In 2023, the AI industry spent an estimated $50 billion on Nvidia chips, with the purpose of training AI models. The payoff for all that spend, accord...
Millions, Billions, Trillions for Nvidia
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nvidia’s been on such a tear, it’s tough to keep the zeroes straight. We talk through its status as a top dog in the market and how top-heavy the ...
Our Listeners Can Fix Cracker Barrel
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cracker Barrel is trading lower than it did when its restaurants were shut down during the pandemic. (00:21) Bill Mann and Ricky Mulvey discuss Nvidi...
Fisker: No Gas, All Brakes
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes, a billion bucks just isn’t enough to kickstart the engine. (00:21) Asit Sharma and Mary Long discuss Fisker’s bankruptcy and Wells Far...
Activists at Autodesk’s Door
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Starboard Value would like to see some changes at Autodesk and isn’t shy about it. And Jensen Huang’s commencement address at Caltech has some tim...
Meet the Fool: Jason Moser
16 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Peter Lynch says that some of the best investments can be found by looking at what you use every day. The same thinking might apply to careers, too. ...
Meet the Fool: Asit Sharma
15 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How do you go from writing poetry to reading 10Ks for a living? Asit Sharma is a Senior Analyst at The Motley Fool and a frequent guest on the show...
Apple Shows Intelligence, Fed Signals Caution
14 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Apple arrives on the scene with its AI debut Apple Intelligence, we check in on who is winning the artificial intelligence arms race and whether we’...
Oracle and the AI Boom
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is the software giant still a growth company? (00:21) Tim Beyers and Ricky Mulvey break down results from Oracle and why Microsoft is focusing on star...
How to Greet the Next Bear Market
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If everyone else is buying, should you be too? (00:21) Jim Gillies and Mary Long discuss macro news from the US and Canada. Plus, Jim reflects on dow...
What Apple Didn’t Say
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s not artificial intelligence. It’s Apple Intelligence. (00:21) Nick Sciple and Ricky Mulvey discuss the updates from Apple’s Worldwide Deve...
We Can Fix You, Southwest
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Elliott Management amps up the activist activity, and puts Southwest’s leadership and board on notice. (00:21) Asit Sharma and Dylan Lewis discus...
Ozempic’s Unknowns
09 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nearly half of Americans say they’re willing to pay for weight-loss drugs. But what are the downsides to these so-called “miracle drugs”? Johan...
Is Multifamily Overbuilt?
08 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Last year, 440,000 new apartments went on the market – a 36-year high. This year, even more new builds are coming. That’s good news for renters, b...
Cybersecurity Soars, Cyclical Stocks Cycle
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gotta-have-it businesses like Crowdstrike aren’t seeing any slowdown this earnings season, but goods like RVs and high-end athleisure aren’t exact...
The Big Three Drive All-Time Highs
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you own an S&P 500 index fund then about 20% of your money is in Microsoft, Nvidia, and Apple. (00:21) Asit Sharma and Ricky Mulvey discuss why bi...
“A Salesperson’s Dream”
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Growth comes easy when the product speaks for itself. At (00:21), David Meier and Mary Long discuss CrowdStrike earnings and a tender offer from Mons...
Hindenburg Targets Real Estate Lender
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A juicy short report goes up against business fundamentals. (00:21) Jim Gillies and Ricky Mulvey break down Hindenburg Research’s report on Axos Fi...
Waste Management Goes Dumpster Diving
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The biggest name in waste is looking to build out its business, and it might have found a cheap way to get into medical waste and document shredding w...
Kyla Scanlon on Inflation, Economic Vibes, and Pizza
02 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Almost half of the United States believes the S&P 500 is down for the year. The chart says otherwise. So, what can explain the disconnect? Kyla Scanl...
What a CEO Learned from Warren Buffett
01 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
… and other legendary leaders. David Novak is the former CEO of Yum! Brands. He’s also the author of the new book, “How Leaders Learn: Master t...
Mall Retailers are Alive and Well
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Abercrombie and Fitch and Dick’s Sporting Goods show the familiar names near the food court are doing just fine, and we share one stock that wins re...
Salesforce = Less of a Force?
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sales slow for the software company. But is that the end of the growth story? At (00:21), Tim Beyers and Mary Long break down Salesforce earnings and ...
529s for 5/29
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On May 29, there is one investing account that deserves a celebration. First up, (00:21) Ricky Mulvey and Bill Barker break down earnings from Chewy,...
Activists: Higher All-Time Highs, Please
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes, great isn’t good enough. (00:21) Jason Moser and Mary Long discuss T-Mobile’s latest purchase and why Elliott Management has beef with...
Finding “Home Run” Investments
26 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Venture capitalists don’t mind strike-outs, so long as they get their home runs. What can stock investors learn from that approach? Ricky Mulvey ...
The Movies’ Market Correction
25 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In 2018, the U.S. box office grossed almost $12 billion. This year, it’s expected to bring in closer to $8 billion. What’s eating the silver scree...
Nvidia, Target & The Mailbag
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
AI continues to float Nvidia’s boat, and it's helping an unlikely old school name in tech. (00:21) Jason Moser and Bill Mann discuss: - Nvidia’s ...
Nvidia Rolls On
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The tech giant continues to crush analysts’ lofty expectations. (00:20) Asit Sharma joins Ricky Mulvey to discuss the boom of Nvidia’s data center...
Tight Budgets Come for Target
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Just how resilient is resilient? (00:21) Jason Moser and Mary Long take a look at Target earnings, the “resilient consumer,” and new rules for th...
What's on Jamie Dimon's Mind?
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A lot, actually. (00:21) Bill Mann and Ricky Mulvey discuss JPMorgan’s investor day and CEO Jamie Dimon’s thoughts on stock buybacks and inflati...
A New Name in Weight-Loss Drugs
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly have soared on GLP-1 weight-loss drugs – now Hims & Hers is trying to get in on the action with a more available and affo...
Better Investment: Stocks or Real Estate?
18 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
So, you want to grow your wealth. What’s the best way to do it? In this special episode of Motley Fool Money, we team up with our friends at the re...
Don’t Sleep on the Dow Jones
17 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Dow’s fresh 40k milestone reminds us that the index isn’t all about industrials, and that it’s caught up with the tech-heavy times. (00:21)...
Netflix Scores the NFL
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The streamer now has Christmas football games. First, (00:21) Nick Sciple and Ricky Mulvey discuss Netflix’s play into live TV and the bundling of ...
Google Speaks, OpenAI Listens
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Step aside, Siri. A new generation of AI voice assistants has arrived. First, (00:21) Asit Sharma and Mary Long dive into today’s inflation report ...
The Meme Casino Reopens
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One tweet is all it takes to add a few billion dollars in market cap. First, (00:21) Jim Gillies and Ricky Mulvey discuss the surge in short term spe...
Squarespace’s $6.9B Takeover, First of Many?
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Private equity has $2.6 trillion in dry powder to put to work, is Squarespace at the top of a long shopping list? (00:21) Jason Moser and Dylan Lewis...
Lessons From Startups
12 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
“Ideas are cheap; the people are what matter.” Startups face a lot of risk. But research suggests that 65% of startups fail because of one particu...
“A Great First Effort from Apple”
11 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sure, the Apple Vision Pro has some flaws, but it’s incredible to be in a recording studio with Alicia Keys. Mary Long and Jason Moser checked out t...
It’s Always About the Forecast
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Relatively strong earnings results from Shopify and Roblox were overshadowed by questions about the outlook for the rest of the year and whether consu...
Roblox Hits Roadblock
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street thinks two growth stock prices have gotten a little too high. Plus, we feature a weed company with a lot of cash. (00:21) Kirsten Guerra ...
“This Looks Bad. Look Over Here.”
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Uber’s earnings may seem a little hand-wavy, but there's more to the story. At (00:12) Tim Beyers and Mary Long take a look at earnings from Uber an...
Is Streaming Profitable?
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For anyone besides Netflix? First up, (00:21) Jason Moser and Ricky Mulvey break down earnings from Disney and Axon Enterprise. Then, (19:44) Alison...
What Buffett Is Selling and Saying
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When Warren Buffett talks, investors listen. We unpack the quotes and commentary from the market’s most anticipated annual meeting and check in on t...
More AI = More Cyberthreats
05 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The number of data compromises last year increased by 78% from just 2022, according to the 2023 Annual Data Breach Report. One primary reason for this...
Customer is Key This Earnings Season
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Whether it's smartphones or soy lattes, consumers are pickier right now. The companies that are keeping things convenient and creating value offerings...
Peloton Needs A Wizard
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We’re talking big moves and Big Oil as earnings season continues. At (00:21) Jason Hall and Deidre Woollard break down Peloton’s CEO shift and Bi...
Starbucks Faces a Tall Order
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Customers are willing to pay up, as long as it’s convenient. Amazon’s e-commerce segment proves it, but at Starbucks long lines during peak period...
PayPal Turns Around (Slowly)
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alex Chriss is still early in his tenure as the CEO of PayPal, but the company’s turnaround is already showing green shoots. (00:21) PayPal’s ear...
Big Drama At Paramount
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ahead of earnings at Paramount, potential deals and rumors are flying. At 00:21, Jason Moser and Deidre Woollard discuss what’s happening at Paramo...
How to Win in Business: Be Right, Be Positive
28 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Executives like to talk about innovation, but how do you spot the difference between world changing stuff and corporate theater? Elliott Parker is th...
Why Resale is Forever
27 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Winmark doesn’t make a lot of noise. The business speaks for itself. Winmark, a resale is a franchisor that owns concepts including Plato’s Close...
Earnings: Chipotle, Tesla, and Alphabet Soar
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We’re seeing consistently strong results this earnings season, but the market keeps looking forward. It loves Alphabet’s dividend and Tesla’s ma...
Meta Slows Its Roll
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
At (00:21) David Meier and Deidre Woollard discuss IBM’s potential acquisition of HashiCorp and how it helps grow the business. And what was it abo...
Tesla: Carmaker Now, Robotaxi Future
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tesla’s current-state results weren’t strong, but a low-price EV and the company’s robotaxi unveiling in August have investors excited. At (00:...
These Investments Fight Inflation
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A primary reason to invest now? Have money to buy stuff decades later. The stock market can help you with that goal, but so can government bonds. At...
A 216% Premium for Home Tours
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Matterport, a former SPAC, finds a new home. (00:21) Jason Moser and Deidre Woollard discuss: - Why this week may be crucial for the market. - If cab...
A Shift to Hard Assets
21 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Investors have big dreams about the future of artificial intelligence, and it’s going to take a lot of energy to get there. Lawrence McDonald is a ...
Before You Open an Investment Account
20 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You just got a job and want to start investing. Now what? Robert Brokamp and Matt Frankel break down the choices facing new investors, and give some ...
Strong Earnings Results, Mixed Reactions
19 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Earnings are in full swing! We’ve got updates from the industry leaders in streaming, banking, chips and real estate – but strong numbers aren’t...
The Treasure Hunt Economy
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are little luxuries are still scoring with consumers? (00:21) Sanmeet Deo and Deidre Woollard discuss: - How smartphone and EV demand are impacting T...
Reminder: The Chip Biz is Cyclical
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The boom is on for chip buyers and sellers, but demand is lighter further up the supply chain. And United results showing the skies look friendly for ...
Big Banks and Big Screens
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dealmaking is back, and the banks are loving it. (00:21) Asit Sharma and Ricky Mulvey discuss: - Why Bank of America’s $1.5 billion in net charge-o...
The Treat Yourself Economy Rolls On
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Retail numbers tell the story of a strong consumer. (00:21) Bill Barker and Deidre Woollard discuss: - Retail sales numbers and what people are and a...
Braze Blazes Ahead
14 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You know the saying: keep your friends close, keep your … customers … closer. Bill Magnuson is the Chairman, CEO, and co-founder of Braze, a c...
SBF Goes to Jail
13 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Bankman-Fried is heading to prison for 25 years. Bitcoin is nearing an all-time high. What even is crypto anymore? Zeke Faux is the author of “N...
Everything at Highs: Tech, Rates, Gold and Cocoa
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Conventional theory says stocks, debt, and hedges shouldn’t all be at highs at the same time – what does it mean for investors? (00:21) Emily Fli...
Ok, Cloud
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Google is the latest tech company to host a conference full of AI pronouncements. (00:21) Asit Sharma and Deidre Woollard discuss: - Why the market i...
If You Build It, Chips Will Come
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tawain Semiconductor’s plans for Arizona factories just got a bit bigger. (00:21) Jason Moser and Deidre Woollard discuss: - The ambitious plans fo...
Grindr Goes Beyond Dating
07 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How do you grow a business where a customer’s success often means they leave your product? George Arison is the CEO of Grindr, a dating app and ...
Intangible Greatness
06 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
James Rhee is the former CEO of Ashley Stewart, a professor, entrepreneur, and the author of “red helicopter―a parable for our times: lead change ...
Four Rules for Using AI
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Instead of the age of artificial intelligence, investors might be better off thinking of this as the age of co-intelligence. We dig into how you can e...
Is Lemonade A Lemon?
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Investors soured on the insurance company. But, what happens if the business can become cash flow positive? (00:21)Yasser El-Shimy and Deidre Wooll...
The Chip Biz: Taiwan and Intel
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The chip industry is center stage this week – Intel’s foundry losses now might prove negligible as the world looks to diversify beyond Taiwan. ...
Valuation Matters
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Value and growth investors don’t need to be at odds. They’re all playing the same game. (00:21) Jim Gillies and Ricky Mulvey discuss: - Payments ...
Top Stocks to Buy Right Now (April 1 Edition)
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With the market hitting new highs, which stocks can go the distance? (00:21) Jason Moser and Deidre Woollard discuss: - Another big stumble for AT&T....
David Gardner on Financial Freedom, AI, and Basketball
31 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Who better to call on April Fools Eve than our Chief Rule Breaker and Co-founder, David Gardner? Dylan Lewis caught up with Gardner for a conversatio...
To LEO and Beyond
30 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tom Vice is the CEO of Sierra Space, a company that’s trying to build an economy in low-Earth orbit (LEO), a mere 250 miles above our heads. Ricky M...
Can a New CEO Fix Boeing?
29 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Boeing CEO David Calhoun is stepping down – who can step in to fix the company’s engineering woes and a culture issues? (00:21) Emily Flippen and...
Betting On Big Remodel
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Home Depot buys a distribution network for landscaping, roofing and pools. (00:14) Bill Barker and Deidre Woollard discuss: - Why Home Depot is buyin...
Bridges and Digital Toll Roads
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Merchants are going to be taking a bigger cut of credit card swipes, what does it mean for VIsa and Mastercard? (00:21) Bill Mann and Dylan Lewis d...
NAR Settlement: Real Estate’s Potential Winners And Losers
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The National Association of Realtors settled a lawsuit that could dramatically change the way homes are sold. (00:21) Nick Sciple and Ricky Mulvey di...
The Long Goodbye
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Boeing’s CEO is moving on, just not quite yet. (00:21) Jason Moser and Deidre Woollard discuss: - The ins and outs of Boeing’s CEO search. - Why ...
The Dividend Returns
24 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For decades, dividends have been out of style. History suggests that may soon change. Daniel Peris is a trained historian, a portfolio manager, and t...
Does F1 Need Netflix?
23 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Netflix show “Drive to Survive” completely changed the sport of motor racing. But Formula One’s story begins long before the streamer steppe...
FTC vs. Apple’s Walled Garden
22 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For years Apple has claimed its app store and ecosystem is meant to protect its users. The FTC isn’t so sure. (00:19) Emily Flippen and Jason Mos...
A Denim Moat
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Getting into the jeans business is harder than it may seem. (00:13) David Meier and Deidre Woollard discuss: - Chewy’s customer growth problem. - I...
Split Your Burrito and Your Stock
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chipotle’s epic run makes it the latest big name to split its stock, we talk about why its good for the options market and why Chipotlanes and break...
Nvidia Sells Chips Like Pancakes
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The chip designer unveiled a bigger and faster graphics processing unit, but the market isn’t cheering the announcement. (00:21) Asit Sharma and Ri...
Meet The New Kids
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Deckers Outdoor and Super Micro Computer enter the S&P 500. (00:21) Jason Moser and Deidre Woollard discuss: - What it means to join the S&P 500. - T...
As Luck Would Have It
17 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In investing, you’re always searching for a pot of gold. But sometimes, “luck” has other plans. Nick Sciple, Jim Gillies, and Emily Flippen got...
The Power of Place
16 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Younger generations want more experiences and less stuff. That’s a problem for retailers. Deidre Woollard caught up with Kevin Ervin Kelley, archi...
AI Gives and AI Takes
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
AI has been a boon for Oracle’s cloud business, but it’s also creating a lot of questions for Adobe. (00:21) Andy Cross and Matt Argersinger dis...
Under Armour CEO Walks The Plank
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The old CEO is the new CEO at the athletic brand, but can he turn the ship around? (00:21) Jason Hall and Deidre Woollard discuss: - Why Kevin Plank ...