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Can’t Touch This
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How do you measure things like brand and people? (00:21) David Meier and Deidre Woollard discuss: - What the intangibles are and why we need to facto...
Matchmaking, Break-ups, and a Survivor
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the antitrust case everybody saw coming – does it have merit? (00:21) Asit Sharma and Dylan Lewis discuss: - The FTC’s antitrust case ...
How Fools Use ETFs
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We like stocks. We also like exchange traded funds. But first, (00:21) Ricky Mulvey and Jim Gillies discuss: - A difficult stretch for small-cap st...
The Business of Nightclubs
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
RCI Hospitality CEO Eric Langan on consumer spending, capital allocation, and getting into the casino business. (00:21) Jason Moser and Deidre Woolla...
Containing Big Tech
24 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When your information is everywhere, is it possible to rein it back in? Deidre Woollard caught up with Tom Kemp, a cybersecurity expert and author of...
CEO Shake-Ups
23 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Executives are on the move. The first half of 2023 has seen the highest CEO turnover rate on record, per executive outplacement firm Challenger, Gray,...
The Office Space Depression
22 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Office real estate appraisals are seeing haircuts worse than the depths of the great financial crisis. (00:21) Ron Gross and Matt Argersinger discu...
Powell Stays Put, For Now
21 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Interest rates are paused but the hikes may not be over yet. (00:21) Bill Mann and Deidre Woollard discuss: - What metrics the Fed is looking at befo...
“Good Discipline” From IPOs and Investors
20 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There’s plenty to learn from the Instacart and Klaviyo IPOs, even if you’re staying away from the stocks themselves. (00:21) Tim Beyers and Dyl...
Three Strikes
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The United Auto Workers are taking on the entire Big Three at once for the first time ever. (00:21) Ricky Mulvey and Asit Sharma discuss: - How inve...
The Battle For Breakfast
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kellogg’s is spinning off its core cereal business to focus on the fast-growing snacks market. (00:11) Jason Moser and Deidre Woollard discuss: - W...
Number Go Up
17 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
“I’d pull back the curtain and there was nothing there.” The hype of crypto was real. Many of the use cases are still to be determined. Deidre...
Back-to-School Stocks
16 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kids are expensive. Consumers are estimated to spend more than $100 billion on back-to-school shopping this year, according to the National Retail Fed...
A 1700s Cobbler Is Going Public
15 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We break down two IPOs on today’s show, one for your phone and one for your toes. (00:38) Jason Moser and Bill Mann discuss: - How oil at $90 is a...
Deadline In Detroit
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the week of the big auto show in Detroit but industry watchers are more focused on a potential strike than the vehicles. (00:26) Bill Barker an...
Apple's Compounding iPhone Iteration
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Apple’s iPhone development might seem iterative by year, but over time it compounds into huge improvements and reasons to upgrade. (00:21) Tim Bey...
Why IPO?
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Investors are lining up to buy shares of British chip designer, Arm. (00:21) Ricky Mulvey and Bill Barker discuss: - Why Arm is going public. - Disney...
Twinkies Find A New Home
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The acquisition of Hostess Brands by J.M. Smucker is the latest in a series of food mergers. (00:21) Jason Moser and Deidre Woollard discuss: - The s...
The Four Pillars of Investing with William Bernstein
10 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
“The essence of investing is not maximizing returns, but rather maximizing odds of success.” William Bernstein is a financial theorist, neurolo...
Expectations Investing Part 2: General Motors to Nvidia
09 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What does an investor have to believe for today’s share price to make sense? Ricky Mulvey and Asit Sharma continue their conversation about Expec...
Disney’s Lost Decade and Next Act
08 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The market’s had a surprisingly strong 2023, but investors might be eying easy low-risk yields elsewhere. Jason Moser and Matt Argersinger discus...
Expectations Investing Part 1
07 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How can you use a company’s stock price to give you a window into the future? (00:21) Bill Barker and Deidre Woollard discuss: - Reasons for skepti...
Airbnb Leaves NYC, Joins S&P 500
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
New York City cracked down on short-term rentals, but is it a big deal for Airbnb? (00:21) Ricky Mulvey and Jason Moser discuss: - How restrictio...
Cable Takes on The Mouse
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you can’t watch ESPN right now, it’s because one cable company is taking a stand against Disney. (00:21) Ricky Mulvey and Jim Gillies discuss:...
Stadium Sponsors – Buy or Sell?
03 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
NFL Football is back this week, should you be keeping an eye on the companies plastered on the side of stadiums? (00:41) Ricky Mulvey and Dyl...
A Homebuyer's Dilemma Might Be A Homebuilder's Delight
02 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Existing home sales are down around 20% year over year for two reasons: mortgage rates are too high and there aren't enough homes for sale. Matt Arge...
Different Customers, Different Retail Results
01 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The outlook for major retailers depends a lot on whether their core customers are feeling the pinch. (00:38) Jason Moser and Bill Mann discuss: - T...
Salesforce Rights The Ship
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s been a turbulent few quarters for Salesforce but a focus on cost cuts is paying off. (00:15) Tim Beyers and Deidre Woollard discuss: - How Sal...
Buffett Quotes Under the Microscope
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We celebrate Uncle Warren’s 93rd Birthday with a closer look at some of his best known isms and a look at few investments he wouldn’t want any par...
"When in Doubt, Zoom Out"
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Credit card debt and interest rates hit all time highs this year. (00:21) Ricky Mulvey and Bill Barker look at the implications for companies and inve...
Instacart Is IPO Ready
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Instacart is profitable and it’s growing, Is that enough to spark investor interest? (00:21) Jason Moser and Deidre Woollard discuss: - How Instaca...
Redfin On The Attack
27 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Real estate is always a tough business to be in, but especially right now. Redfin is trying to meet customers on multiple fronts from studio apartm...
Companies Going on Offense
26 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Most companies find success in different ways, but there’s a secret sauce to ones that are leading innovators. Behnam Tabrizi is a transformation...
Earnings Buzzwords: AI and Shrink
25 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nvidia earnings soaked up a lot of headlines, but they’re not the only one making moves in AI. (00:21) Andy Cross and Jason Moser discuss: - The ...
Nvidia Shoots For The Stars
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Just how big can Nvidia get? For CEO Jensen Huang, it’s to infinity and beyond. (00:21) Tim Beyers and Deidre Woollard discuss: - Nvidia’s strong...
Not Your Older Cousin’s Abercrombie
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Abercrombie is back in vogue, but be careful chasing this cyclical business. (00:21) Jason Moser and Dylan Lewis discuss: - The reality of Peloton...
Retail Shrink Gets Bigger?
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dick’s is the latest retailer to feel the pinch of shrink – just remember all theft is shrink, not all shrink is theft. (00:21) Asit Sharma and...
Cybersecurity Is Big Business
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The threats are getting bigger but so are the businesses trying to prevent them. David Meier and Deidre Woollard discuss: - Metrics to watch in busin...
How a Scam Spreads
20 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A good scam works like a magic trick. There’s a beautiful, complex story being sold, but the truth is disappointingly simple. The Oman Ghana Trust ...
Stocks to Stay Cool
19 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Air conditioners have had a busy summer. This July was the hottest recorded month since the year 1880. Deidre Woollard and Motley Fool Senior Analy...
Inside China’s Economic Woes
18 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A real estate bankruptcy shakes confidence in China and consumers across the globe focus on lower-priced items. (00:21) Ron Gross and Emily Flippen...
Grab Your Groceries
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
More of us are going to Walmart, but Aldi just made a big move that has put it on the radar of Big Grocery. Bill Barker and Deidre Woollard discuss: ...
Two Sides of Retail
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Cava delivers some spicy results in its first earnings report and Target and TJX are on the opposite sides of retail trends. (00:21) Jason Moser an...
2 Short 2 Furious
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Burry, the investor featured in “The Big Short,” made a major bet against market indexes. Are investors due for a sequel of the Great Fina...
PayPal Finally Finds Its New Chief
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PayPal finds its new leader over at Intuit; can he make this fintech shine again? Jason Moser and Deidre Woollard discuss: - Dan Schulman’s report ...
Revisiting Crypto and Meme Stocks
13 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bitcoin was supposed to be unrelated to the stock market, act as a hedge against inflation, and serve as a currency for private transactions. Maybe, i...
Mailbag: Commercial Real Estate, Personal Finance, and International Investing
12 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Answering some of the questions you’ve emailed us at [email protected]. We’ve also got a listener hotline! Leave us a voicemail with your question...
$1 Trillion in Credit Card Debt
11 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The margin of safety for household spending keeps shrinking. (00:21) Jason Moser and Matt Argersinger discuss: - What the producer price index is s...
All About the Ads
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Viewers may hate them, but ads are the future everywhere we go online. For investors that might be a good thing. Tim Beyers and Deidre Woollard discu...
Follow the Cash: Celsius, Chegg, Nelnet
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Earnings from Chegg, Celsius, and Nelnet show why it pays to watch cash flow and how businesses can shore up when there’s cash on hand. (00:21) J...
Eli Lilly's Optimism
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
By one count, a drugmaker founded in 1876 is a more expensive stock than Tesla. (Time Stamp) Ricky Mulvey and Bill Barker discuss: - Tesla’s CFO ...
Berkshire Is Back
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Berkshire Hathaway bounced back from a recent loss with strong net income and billions in cash waiting for action. Jason Moser and Deidre Woollard di...
Fast Food Innovation
06 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Cola-flavored ketchup, Taco Bell’s musical for Mexican Pizza, and McDonald’s Grimace Shake are just some of the ways that food companies are fight...
How to Beat the Market
05 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Everybody wants to beat the market. But how does one actually … beat the market? Ricky Mulvey and Anand Chokkavelu got together to explore di...
U.S. Hits AA+ and the iPhone Slumps
04 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Apple’s having the bad kind of “iPhone moment” and one restaurant chain is showing great growth without raising prices. (00:35) Jason Moser a...
An E-Commerce Trifecta
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Shopify pushes merchant services, Etsy tries to find its footing, and MercadoLibre continues to dazzle. (00:20) Tim Beyers and Deidre Woollard discus...
Starbucks Targets 12 Cups of Coffee
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
China was the star of Starbucks’ earnings report. Can the company convince consumers to drink more than a dozen cups of coffee annually to keep fuel...
Uber Makes a Profit
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For the first time ever, Uber reported an operating profit. Staying in the green is a different story. (00:21) Ricky Mulvey and Bill Mann discuss: ...
Yellow Can’t Keep On Trucking
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Freight company Yellow stopped operations and a bankruptcy is expected as the next move. (00:21) Bill Barker and Deidre Woollard discuss: - Why Yello...
Anglerfish, Gila Monsters, and the Origin of Weight Loss Drugs
30 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Weight loss drug sales are estimated to hit $44 billion by 2030. Many of these treatments can thank previously obscure research on a carnivorous deep ...
Rule Breaker Investing Fundamentals
29 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Investing has plenty of rules. Don’t invest in stocks without earnings. Sell half your position after a stock doubles. But, who made those rules any...
Show Me the Earnings!
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The earnings parade is on, and this quarter it pays to be in the black. (00:21) Matt Argersinger and Emliy Flippen discuss: - The Fed’s latest rate...
Meta Has 3 Billion Users. Now What?
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Meta has our attention but will we follow Mark Zuckerberg into the metaverse? (00:21) Asit Sharma and Deidre Woollard discuss: - Meta’s soaring ad ...
Microsoft and Alphabet’s Cash Stacks
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Microsoft’s cash flow is astounding, and Alphabet’s CFO moves to a pretty cool position – CIO with a big check book. (00:13) Tim Beyers...
What Makes a Good 401(k)?
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When interest rates rise, investors are supposed to move to safer assets. (00:14) Jim Gillies and Ricky Mulvey discuss: - Medpace shares hitting...
Box Office Is Back, For Now
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A good weekend at the box office doesn’t mean movie theaters are out of the woods yet (00:15) Jason Moser and Deidre Woollard discuss: - Why partn...
“The Ride of a Lifetime” Book Club
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Before Bob Iger was the Disney CEO, he was the Disney CEO. For the latest edition of the Motley Fool Money Book Club, Deidre Woollard, Mary Long, and...
Mattel’s Filmmaking Strategy
22 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mattel has 45 films in development. A cinematic take on UNO could be coming to a theater near you. Mary Long caught up with New Yorker writer Alex ...
Netflix and Tesla Play With Pricing
21 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
International travel is back in a big way, and Netflix really wants you to choose between higher tiered plans or ad-supported. (00:42) Ron Gross and ...
Cashing In On Chips
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The semiconductor industry may have hit bottom based on some recent earnings, but is it only up from here? (00:12) Tim Beyers and Deidre Woollard dis...
Carvana’s Bet on Debt Restructuring
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Carvana is selling “the good silver” to shore up its debt situation, and shareholders are about to get diluted. (00:21) Bill Mann and Dylan Lew...
Schwab Is Not SVB
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When Silicon Valley Bank collapsed, some investors thought Charles Schwab could be next. But, the bank with $8 trillion in client assets is proving to...
The EV Truck War Is Officially On
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Telsa finally introduces the Cybertruck and Ford fights back with a price cut on the F-150Lightning. (00:21) Bill Barker and Deidre Woollard discuss:...
A Marketplace of Ideas
16 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
So, you’ve got an idea. But how do you get the backing to make your big dream a reality? Becky Center is the CEO of Indiegogo, an online crowdfundi...
Hand-Wavy Finance
15 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
S&P 500 companies mentioned “artificial intelligence” more than 1,000 times in the latest quarter, which is more than double from last year. Rick...
Big Banks Cash In
14 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you bank with the one of the giants, you might be helping pad their bottom line. (00:21) Jason Moser and Matt Argersinger discuss: - Why they’...
Travel Is Still Flying High
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Another positive sign for the travel industry as Delta raises guidance. (00:21) Bill Barker and Deidre Woollard discuss: - The surge in international...
One Step Closer to a $69B Deal
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The FTC failed to prove the Microsoft/Activision Blizzard deal would substantially lessen competition, which means blockbuster acquisition might come ...
Prime Shoppers Spend More
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Amazon can expect $13 billion in Prime Day sales, but what does that mean for a $1.3 trillion company? (00:21) Ricky Mulvey and Jason Moser discuss: ...
The NY Times Goes All In On The Athletic
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The New York Times leaves its sports desk behind as it puts its might behind The Athletic. (00:21) Jim Mueller and Deidre Woollard discuss: - Why the...
The Business of Resale
09 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You might not have heard of Winmark, but you could be more familiar with its stores. The resale franchise company owns concepts including Plato’s Cl...
“Maybe the Headset Isn’t the Way”
08 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Immersive technology is more than goggles. Jason Moser and Matt Frankel discuss: - Apple’s bet on spatial computing - A major interface problem f...
What’s Next for 2023?
07 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Higher rates are here to stay, and some stories we expected to see in the first half of 2023 might still be ahead of us. (00:21) Jason Moser and Ma...
Car Sales Are Soaring
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The numbers for the first half of the year look strong for car sales, will EV sales start being a bigger piece of the pie? (00:21) Tim Beyers and Dei...
Twitter Faces Threats from AI and Meta
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
AI is changing the open internet landscape, and Meta’s new Threads app is looking to take a bite of Twitter’s audience. (00:21) Asit Sharma and D...
FI, Not FIRE
02 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Over the holiday weekend, we take a break from the cookouts and fireworks to focus on FI – Financial Independence. Dylan Lewis and Brian Feroldi ...
Best-of: William Cohan on GE’s Legacy
01 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Before the mega-cap tech giants, there was General Electric. William D. Cohan is a Founding Partner of Puck and the author of “Power Failure: The...
The Motley Fool Money Half-Year Review
30 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
2023 is half over and the stock market has rebounded significantly from its 2022 lows. (00:21) Andy Cross and Jason Moser discuss: Revised first quar...
Is The Sharing Economy Growing Up?
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
DoorDash has started offering hourly wages for its couriers. (00:21) Bill Barker and Deidre Woollard discuss: - What prompted DoorDash’s recent upd...
Costco Cracks Down
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Netflix isn’t the only company solving a sharing problem. (00:21) Bill Barker and Ricky Mulvey discuss: - Delta’s investor day and rosy profit gui...
What to Do with Dividends
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One key ingredient in Warren Buffett’s “Secret Sauce” is stocks that pay a dividend, but then you’ve got to let them simmer for a very long ti...
Carnival Sets Course For Debt Reduction
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bookings are spiking for Carnival Cruise Lines, how can the company make the most of the cruise boom? (00:21) Jason and Deidre Woollard discuss: - T...
Amazon Vs. Walmart
25 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mary Long caught up with Jason Del Rey, author of “Winner Sells All: Amazon, Walmart, and the Battle for Our Wallets.” - How Amazon often beat Wa...
“One Up on Wall Street” Book Club
24 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You probably know something that a Wall Street analyst doesn’t, and that gives you an edge. Mary Long and Ricky Mulvey revisit Peter Lynch’s inve...
Deal or No Deal?
23 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Regulators are taking a hard look at acquisitions for Adobe, MIcrosoft, and Amazon. And that might be a good thing for Adobe and Activision shareholde...
Alibaba Shakes Things Up
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alibaba shuffles the deck as it heads towards spinning off its cloud division. (00:21) Bill Mann and Deidre Woollard discuss: - Alibaba’s leadershi...
EVs Get Supercharged
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rivian, Ford, and General Motors are all on-board to make cars that can use Tesla’s charging standard. But this collaboration won’t slow down the ...
PayPal's Growth Story
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
DraftKings wants to consolidate the sports betting market, but it still has a long road to profitability. (00:14) Ricky Mulvey and Nick Sciple discu...
UFC Economics
18 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You can’t be afraid to step on toes if you want to run a mixed martial arts promotion… or stomp on them. Michael Thomsen is the author of “Cage...
The Evolution of Urbanism
17 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For the past century, cities have centered around work. What happens when that’s no longer the case? Deidre Woollard and Matt Argersinger discuss...