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It’s not just a payments company. (00:34) Jason Moser and Ricky Mulvey discuss: - PayPal’s move to become a commerce platform, and how it’s impacting the business. - What’s next for Venmo. - McDonald’s traffic problems. Then, (16:35) Robert Brokamp and Motley Fool Senior Analyst Buck Hartzell finish their series on Berkshire Hathaway, and discuss some lesser-known names trying to follow Berkshire’...

Today we’re digging into financial regulations, advanced financial instruments, and the financing Boeing needs to stay afloat. (00:21) Asit Sharma and Dylan Lewis discuss: - Robinhood’s venture into the event derivative market and why it’s no surprise to see the brokerage venture further into advanced and more speculative trading to drive transaction revenue. - The CFPBs “open banking” push and wh...

Last year, Microsoft closed its takeover of Activision Blizzard, the maker of Warcraft, Call of Duty, and Candy Crush. In the months that followed, interest rates rose, expectations changed, and Microsoft Gaming eliminated 8% of its workforce. Jason Schreier is the author of Play Nice: The Rise, Fall, and Future of Blizzard Entertainment and a reporter at Bloomberg. Schreier joined Ricky Mulvey fo...

Odds are this Halloween you’ll see less chocolate being handed out at houses and when you open up a candy bar.  (00:44) Ron Gross and Jason Moser discuss: - Tesla’s return to growth expectations and positive returns for investors in 2024. - How Southwest and American Airlines are trying to rally from an oversupplied air travel market, and Disney’s succession plans for moving on from Bob Iger.  - E...

In the EV maker’s latest vehicle safety report, autopilot showed one crash for every 7 million miles driven. The U.S. average is one crash for every 700,000 miles. (00:21) David Meier and Ricky Mulvey discuss: - Tesla returning to growth. - Expectations for full self driving and humanoid robots. - Peloton’s deal with Costco. Then, (15:39) Anand Chokkavelu hosts Matt Frankel and Jason Moser on Scor...

The coffee chain drops some bad news early, while General Motors takes a victory lap. (00:21) Kirsten Guerra and Mary Long discuss: - Starbucks’ bitter earnings - Brian Niccols’ barista-focused turnaround plan - Surprising beats from an old automaker Then, (15:52) Tim Beyers and Mary Long discuss Instacart’s “Caper Cart” technology and advertising business. Visit our sponsor at www.landroverusa.co...

The answer is probably no, and that’s impacting telecom companies. (00:21) Ricky Mulvey and Tim Beyers discuss: - What a longer hardware upgrade cycle means for Verizon. - If this delay could impact the PC market, and electronics retailer Best Buy. - Major League Soccer’s record regular season. - YouTube’s advantages for streaming sports. Then, (17:06) Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp continue...

When one of the big names on the market is calling for a collapse, what’s the average investor to do? Create a peace of mind hedge.    (00:22) Jason Moser and Dylan Lewis discuss: - Nassim Taleb’s recent calls for a market drop and why he’s focused on the U.S. dollar, domestic debt, and S&P 500 concentration.  - What investors can learn from someone focused on tail-risk hedging. - The peace of min...

When a retailer falls, it falls quickly.  Lauren Sherman and Chantal Fernandez are co-authors of “Selling Sexy: Victoria’s Secret and the Unraveling of an American Icon.” - What Les Wexner understood about American consumers. - The new competition for Victoria’s Secret. - Lessons for retailers from Abercrombie & Fitch. Companies discussed: VSCO, ANF Host: Mary Long Guests: Lauren Sherman, Chantal...

Nobody wants to miss out on the next big thing. But “the next big thing” may, in fact, be nothing more than a dud. How can investors find the happy medium FOMO and foresight?  Senior Fool Analyst Asit Sharma joins Ricky Mulvey for a conversation on the different reasons why investors buy stocks. They also discuss: What we can learn from King Charles’ portfolio.  The math of winners vs. losers. How...

Chipmakers are seeing “extremely robust” AI-demand for chips, so why are industry suppliers like ASML missing the mark?  (00:42) Jason Moser and Matt Argersinger discuss: - The totally different outlooks for chipmaker Taiwan semi and equipment provider ASML and what it says about demand in the semiconductor market. - Netflix’s ad-supported offering, and why live sports might keep pushing the compa...

…again. Amazon is the latest hyperscaler to team up with an energy company to power its AI ambitions. (00:21) Asit Sharma and Mary Long discuss the collaborations laying the groundwork for the coming “Intelligence Age.” Then (18:38), Sanmeet Deo and Ricky Mulvey debrief Tesla’s “We, Robot” event and take a look at the humanoid landscape. Vote for Motley Fool Money in the 2024 Signal Awards for Bes...

Early is not always better. (00:21) Jason Moser and Mary Long discuss the semiconductor supply chain, ASML earnings, and what’s ailing the pharmacy industry. Then, (16:40) Motley Fool contributor Brian Orelli joins for a look at how the genetic testing company 23andme went from a $6 billion valuation to a penny stock in a mere three years … and where the company (and its data) might go from here....

When you are the custodian of almost $10 trillion, how much more can you possibly grow? Motley Fool Contributor Matt Frankel joins Ricky Mulvey for a look at bank earnings. They discuss: - Why Charles Schwab is welcoming a rate cutting cycle. - Goldman Sachs’s biggest red flag. - Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan’s outlook on the American economy. Then, (14:29) Motley Fool Senior Analyst, Buck Ha...

Even knowing the headlines, could you predict which way stocks and treasuries would move?   (00:21) Bill Mann and Dylan Lewis discuss: - SpaceX successfully recovering rocket boosters in its flight this weekend, the company’s engineering prowess, and $200B valuation. - Officials in China signaling more stimulus is on the way, but why investors really shouldn’t get too excited. - A game designed to...

With great swings, come great wins and great losses. Few companies know that better than SoftBank, the Japanese holding company made famous for its investments in Alibaba, Arm Holdings, WeWork, and other tech names that have dominated headlines from the past decade-plus.  Alok Sama is the former President and CFO of SoftBank and the author of the new book “The Money Trap: Lost Illusions Inside the...

Investors get their first glimpse at Tesla’s robotaxi ambitions and how regulators might be looking to break up search giant Google.  (00:42) Jason Moser and Andy Cross discuss: - Why Jamie Dimon is trying to get investors past the rate story in banking. - Tesla’s splashy We, Robot product event, and how the company’s new Cybercab offering might fit into the company’s long-term strategy.  - Earnin...

More is not always better. (00:21) Jason Moser and Ricky Mulvey discuss: - Why the Department of Justice may breakup Alphabet. - If the search giant is a cheap stock. - Quarterly results from Domino’s and its new mac and cheese offering. Then (15:25) Motley Fool contributor Lou Whiteman joins Ricky Mulvey to discuss RocketLab, the space industry, and the difficulty of valuing speculative companies...

For investors who are after steady, mature companies, beverage companies might be a good place to start. But not all of them bring the same returns to the table. (00:21) Jason Hall and Mary Long discuss: Recent earnings from PepsiCo Various forms of “flation” WeightWatchers’ foray into the GLP-1 market Then, (15:04) Adam Comora and Jon Maurer, co-CEOs of OPAL Fuels, join Mary to talk about the pus...

Analysts at Jeffries estimate that Hurricane Milton will do $50-to-$175 billion in damage. (00:21) Matt Frankel and Ricky Mulvey discuss: - How insurers prepare for catastrophic losses. - What extreme weather events mean for homeowners, car owners, and the commercial real estate market. - Why Alex Chriss gets an A for his first year leading PayPal. Then, (14:27) Robert Brokamp joins Alison Southwi...

Some economic measures are indicators for investors, others are red herrings. We unpack why gross domestic product is a sign of economic growth, but not always shareholder returns.   (00:12) Buck Hartzell and Dylan Lewis discuss: - What’s behind the sudden interest in China’s Shanghai Composite and its 20% run in September. - Research showing that high GDP growth doesn’t always turn into strong ma...

David Henkes is a Senior Principal for Technomic and a global food and beverage trendwatcher. Henkes joined Ricky Mulvey for a conversation about: - How McDonald’s kicked off the value wars. - Why the price of fast food convergerged with some sit-down meals. - The publicly traded restaurants where customers are flocking. Companies discussed: MCD, EAT, BLMN, TXRH, DRI Host: Ricky Mulvey Guest: Davi...

In the third quarter, real estate was one of the best-performing sectors in the stock market, second only to utilities. A year ago, few investors would have seen that coming.  Matt Argersinger is an advisor at The Motley Fool and heads up our Dividend Investor service. Mary Long caught up with him to discuss: The revival of commercial real estate A company that proves the importance of “location,...

Cerebras is approaching chipmaking differently, can it carve out a space for itself in an industry of titans?   (00:45) Asit Sharma and Jason Moser discuss: The dock workers strike, its daily cost, and the industries it could impact most. Upcoming AI chip IPO Cerebras, and how the company is approaching high-performance chips differently than the competition.  Fresh earnings from: Nike, Paychex, a...

OpenAI is projected to lose $5 billion this year. And, yet: it just keeps raising money. (00:21) Jim Gillies and Mary Long discuss: OpenAI’s $157 billion valuation The port strike’s potentially positive impact on two auto parts makers Changing tastes in the beverage market (16:33) Asit Shama and Ricky Mulvey test out a new rating system on Costco stock. Vote for Motley Fool Money as Signal’s Best...