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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...
The New Bull Market
16 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Some are saying it’s a bull market, we’re calling it a giddy one. (00:21) Ron Gross and Matt Argersinger discuss: - The latest inflation number...
Selling Secrets Across The Globe
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A former Samsung executive allegedly stole plans in order to build a chip plant down the road from the existing factory. What could possibly go wr...
Netflix’s Promising Next Act
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Netflix’s is aiming to return to growth by cracking down on password sharing. (00:12) Jim Mueller and Dylan Lewis discuss: The encouraging data ...
An Inflection Point for adidas
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Inflation is slowing down. Is this what a soft landing looks like? (00:21) Motley Fool Senior Analyst Asit Sharma and Ricky Mulvey discuss: - Big mac...
Icahn Gets His Way
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Carl Icahn gets what he was after as Illumina’s CEO steps down but what does this mean for the company’s potential big acquisition? (00:21) Jaso...
Are Banking Relationships Sticky?
11 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When Silicon Valley Bank collapsed, $43 billion left its doors in one afternoon, or $1 million every second. How has the banking landscape changed sin...
“No One Will Ever Need a PC in Their Homes.”
10 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A new technology won’t go far unless it solves a migraine-level problem. Motley Fool Live’s “This Week in Tech” co-hosts Tim Beyers and Tim...
Spatial Computing and Safety Deposit Boxes in the Sky
09 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Will mixed reality win out over virtual reality? And is crypto a security? (00:21) Jason Moser and Matt Argersinger discuss: - Apple’s Vision Pro...
Game over for GameStop’s CEO
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
GameStop’s CEO is out and Spotify is shaking up its podcast strategy. (00:20) Deidre Woollard and Bill Barker discuss: - Why the market isn’t qui...
Mixed Signals From Real Estate and Regional Banks
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The pressure on commercial real estate borrowers is amping up, but so is insider buying at the regional banks lending them money. (00:15) Bill Mann...
Apple's $3500 "Snowboard Goggles"
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Some cryptocurrency platforms are finding it hard to allegedly operate an “unlicensed securities exchange in the USA, bro.” (00:21) Ricky Mulvey...
AI Is Not A Person
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Directors Guild’s deal shows just how much the entertainment industry sees AI as a theat. (00:21) Jason Moser discusses: - What a potential Di...
Who Controls the Magnets?
04 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you didn’t have a reliable supply of electricity, what would you do to secure it? Robert Bryce is the author of “A Question of Power: Electric...
A Sea Change in Space Exploration
03 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Low Earth orbit now has some real estate problems. Deidre Woollard caught up with Ashlee Vance, author of “When the Heavens Went on Sale: The Mis...
Consumer Spending is Tightening Up… Kind Of
02 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Americans are thinking twice before pulling out their wallets, but it’s not affecting retailers equally. (00:21) Ron Gross and Emily Flippen disc...
Is AI Taking Tech To The Top?
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With the Nasdaq up nearly 6% in May, tech seems to be soaring. Will earnings from CrowdStrike and Salesforce add to the AI hype? (00:21) Tim Beyers ...
The House’s Cut is Going Up
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s tough facing the house, whether you’re playing it or trying to pay for one. (00:21) Asit Sharma and Dylan Lewis discuss: The latest housing...
Debt Ceiling Drama, AI's Peak, and Expired Coffee
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What kind of day has it been? (00:21) Bill Barker discusses: - The stock market reacting positively (or not) to the latest narrative around the debt ...
Peter Zeihan on China, Apple, and Europe
28 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Who has the upper hand when Apple’s CEO walks into a room with the President of the People’s Republic of China? Peter Zeihan is a geopolitical st...
Apropos of Something
27 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Hill loves coffee, curiosity, and people. To celebrate his run as the host of Motley Fool Money, Mary Long rounded up a few Fools to talk about ...
Big Tech's Banner 2023 Continues
26 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tech is leading the market higher in 2023, but a few giants are doing the heavy lifting. (00:21) Matt Argersinger and Jason Moser discuss: - Nvidia'...
Nvidia Booms
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The graphics processing maker became $200 billion more valuable in a single day. (00:21) Jim Gillies and Ricky Mulvey discuss: - Nvidia’s blockb...
The Chip War’s Next Chapter
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tech tensions between the U.S. and China continue to heat up. Micron is stuck in the middle and Apple looks to future-proof its supply chain. [00:...
Is Zoom Still A Growth Stock?
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Zoom’s quarter showed that it’s no longer growing at its pre-pandemic levels. Can it move beyond video chat? (0:21) Bill Barker discusses: - Zoo...
The Next Chipotle or the Next Sweetgreen?
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mediterranean restaurant chain Cava has filed for an IPO later this year. Will investors be as satisfied as Cava’s customers? (00:21) Jason Moser d...
AI is Much More than ChatGPT
21 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An artificial intelligence program could soon create a digital version of yourself. So, what are the implications when that’s possible? Rob LoCasci...
Managing Cash Amid High Inflation
20 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Federal Reserve has raised interest rates 10 times since 2022. But you probably wouldn’t notice those hikes in a traditional savings account. D...
Big Retail, Apple, and the Fight for "Taco Tuesday"
19 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As reports of Apple's next device surfaced, major retailers highlighted the week's earnings. (0:21) Ron Gross and Jason Moser discuss: - Walmart's gr...
TikTok's 1st Ban
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is Montana's move against TikTok a speed bump or the start of a trend? (00:21) Bill Mann discusses: - How Snap, Meta Platforms, and Alphabet are watc...
Short-Seller vs Prize Fighter
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when a short-seller collides with an activist investor? (00:21) Bill Barker discusses: - Target's 1st-quarter results beating expectatio...
Buffett's Latest Buys (and Sells)
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Late Monday Berkshire-Hathaway filed a 13-F with the SEC, so we're taking a closer look at what they've been buying and selling. (00:21) Jim Gillies ...
Time To Buy Golf Stocks?
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes you need to stop thinking, let things happen, and be the ball. (00:21) Jason Moser discusses: - EU regulators approving Microsoft's deal to...
Making Cash vs Preserving Money
14 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you like to tinker with your investments, then it’s tough to beat the market over a long period of time. John M. Jennings is the president of St...
Foolish Advice for College Grads
13 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Congratulations on finishing up college! So what are you going to do now? Mary Long caught up with four Fools to get some actionable advice for ne...
Alphabet's Event Serves Notice To Wall St.
12 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
At its annual developers conference, Google's parent company reminded everyone how it got to be one of the most dominant businesses in America. (0:21...
Money Advice from Moms
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Spending, investing, dealing with debt...moms have seen it all. (00:21) Tim Beyers discusses: - Disney shares falling after a lackluster 2nd-quarter ...
Writers Strike & The Future of Streaming
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The last writers strike lasted 100 days. How long will this one last and what will it mean for entertainment businesses? (00:21) Bill Barker discusse...
Guidance Trumps Results...Again
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes it really doesn't matter if your quarterly profits were higher than Wall Street was expecting. (00:21) Bill Barker discusses: - Shares of P...
Buffett on Apple, Banks, and Value Investing
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When Warren Buffett speaks, investors and Wall Street tend to listen. (00:21) Jason Moser discusses: - Berkshire Hathaway's 1st-quarter results and h...
The Power of Optionality
07 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The pessimist believes that setbacks become one’s identity. The optimist believes something else. Kevin Kelly is the founding executive editor of...
2 High-Growth Companies to Watch
06 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Just because a stock is down 50% doesn’t mean that the business is broken. (Or does it?) Ricky Mulvey caught up with Motley Fool Senior Analyst Yas...
Apple's Approaching $3T
05 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The biggest company in American led a packed week of earnings and macro data. (0:21) Andy Cross and Ron Gross discuss: - The Fed's latest rate hike, ...
Burgers > Exercise
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For one day in the stock market, investors voted with their stomachs. (00:21) Bill Barker discusses: - The Federal Reserve meeting expectations - Par...
Berkshire Hathaway Meeting Preview
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Investing’s biggest weekend is almost here. (00:21) Ricky Mulvey and Asit Sharma discuss: - Johnson & Johnson’s spin-off of its consumer health...
The "New Normal" in Silicon Valley
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As loans get more expensive, what are the ripple effects for start-up companies in the tech industry? (00:21) Bill Mann discusses: - Uber's 1st-quart...
Another Bank Seized & Sold
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Three of the four largest bank failures in U.S. history have happened in the past two months. (00:21) Bill Barker discusses: - Regulators seizing Fir...