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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 Nvidia becoming the most valuable company, and review turnaround plans for Cracker Barrel sent in by Motley Fool Money listeners. Plus, (13:55) Alicia Alfiere and Mary Long take a look at Coupang, a dominant e-commerce company in South Korea. Companies dis...

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 Fargo’s latest credit card bet. Then, at (17:22), Ailson and Bro tackle the listener mailbag, answering questions about retirement distributions, target date funds, and commodities. Learn more about the Range Rover Sport at www.landroverusa.com Got a questio...

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 timeless life and investing advice.  (00:21) Tim Beyers and Dylan Lewis discuss: - Why Starboard Value is putting Autodesk’s management team and board on notice. - Broadcom’s 10-for-1 stock split, and why the 90s are alive and well in tech. - Nvidia CEO Jen...

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.  Jason Moser is a Senior Analyst at The Motley Fool who heads up our Virtual Revolution portfolio. In today’s episode, Jason talks with Mary Long about early investing successes, what’s shaped his investing philosophy, and how golf changed his life. ...

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. In today’s episode, Asit talks with Mary Long about “the long and winding road” of his investing journey, mistakes he’s made along the way, and advice for navigating a career pivot. Have an analyst you want us to feature on an upcoming “Meet the Fool...

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’ll actually see a Fed rate cut in 2024 . (00:21) Jason Moser and Emily Flippen discuss: - Apple’s entrance to the world of AI, the details of Apple Intelligence and the OpenAI partnership. . -Tesla shareholders approving Elon Musk’s 2018 pay package an...

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 start-ups for the next leg of its AI strategy. Plus, (18:10) Mary Long and Motley Fool analyst Anthony Schiavone look at Hershey’s near-term headwinds and long-term opportunity for investors. Companies discussed: ORCL, MSFT, DOCN, HSY Article discussed:...

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 down markets of days gone by. Then, at (16:10) Alex Friedman talks with organizational psychologist Richard Davis, author of the new book “Good Judgment,” about the importance of a CEO’s personality. Public.com disclosure: A High-Yield Cash Account is a...

It’s not artificial intelligence. It’s Apple Intelligence. (00:21) Nick Sciple and Ricky Mulvey discuss the updates from Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference, and what they mean for the tech giant’s customers and investors. Plus, they look at how Cracker Barrel is trying to reinvent itself. Then, (17:48) Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp check in on the state of retirement. Learn more about t...

Elliott Management amps up the activist activity, and puts Southwest’s leadership and board on notice.  (00:21) Asit Sharma and Dylan Lewis discuss: - Why Elliot Management is looking to shakeup leadership at Southwest after taking a 10%+ stake in the airline. - Nvidia’s stock split, and why this one may matter more than most. - The new names in the S&P 500 – Crowdstrike, KKR, and GoDaddy – and wh...

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”? Johann Hari is the author of the book, “Magic Pill: The Extraordinary Benefits and Disturbing Risks of the New Weight Loss Drugs.” Ricky Mulvey caught up with Hari for a conversation about: The medical magic that makes GLPs so effective Whether online pharmacies...

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, but perhaps less good for developers. What about REIT investors? Matt Argersinger and Ricky Mulvey discuss the state of the multifamily market and why REITs (of any stripe!) aren’t out for the count quite yet. Host: Ricky Mulvey Guest: Matt Argersinger Pr...

Gotta-have-it businesses like Crowdstrike aren’t seeing any slowdown this earnings season, but goods like RVs and high-end athleisure aren’t exactly flying off the shelves. (00:21) Bill Mann and Jason Moser discuss: - The strength of Crowdstrike’s recent earnings and cybersecurity spend, a cyclical company that looks interesting, and why even at valuation lows, Lululemon has some work to do. - Why...

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 big tech is driving the market, earnings from Lululemon, and mindset advice for new investors. Plus, (17:05) Mary Long interviews Tom Steyer, author of “Cheaper, Faster, Better: How We’ll Win the Climate War” about advancements in green tech. Companies...

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 Monster Beverage. Then, at (17:08), Asit Sharma catches up with John McCool, Chief Platform Officer at Arista Networks. They discuss Arista's role in the AI race, how competition fuels innovation, and what's next for the cloud-based networking company. Le...

A juicy short report goes up against business fundamentals. (00:21) Jim Gillies and Ricky Mulvey break down Hindenburg Research’s report on Axos Financial. Plus, Jim discusses why investors should consider adding Academy Sports + Outdoors to their watchlists. Plus, (16:47) Robert Brokamp interviews Eileen Freiburger, Managing Director of the Garrett Planning Network, about what you should expect f...

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 with Stericycle.   (0:25) Bill Barker and Dylan Lewis discuss: - Waste Management’s planned $7B acquisition of medical waste company Stericycle, and how it’s a cheap addition to help WM build out its offerings.  - Costco’s strong quarter, why membersh...

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 Scanlon is an economic commentator and educator. Her new book is “In This Economy? How Money & Markets Really Work.” Mary Long caught up with Scanlon for a conversation about:  - The challenges of measuring economic data. - What’s driving inflation. - How...

… 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 the Habits of the World’s Most Successful People.” Ricky Mulvey caught up with Novak to discuss: Using power to empower others. Lessons from market-beating executives. Why prioritizing people over results is a winning strategy. Host: Ricky Mulvey Guest: Davi...

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 regardless of where you stop in to shop. (00:21) Jason Moser and Matt Argersinger discuss: - Cava’s valuation at fresh all-time highs post-earnings, why Salesforce might be a buy on the dip, and Chewy’s strength as a focused company on full display. - Ba...

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 ask whether the stock’s slump is warranted. Then, at (17:22), Asit Sharma and Ricky Mulvey take a look at some companies that could ride the tailwinds of Nvidia’s standout earnings. Check out the Range Rover Sport at www.landroverusa.com Companies di...

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, Dick’s Sporting Goods, and CAVA. Then, (16:16) Robert Brokamp discusses the fundamentals of 529 Plans and saving for college with Roger Young, CFP and Thought Leadership Director at T. Rowe Price. Check out Pivotal with Hayete Gallot: https://pivotal...

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 a company that’s trading at all-time highs. Then, at (14:51), Yasser el-Shimy joins for a look at Rocket Lab, the end-to-end space company. Companies discussed: TMUS, VZ, T, TDS, USM, TXN, RKLB Learn more about the Range Rover Sport at www.landroverusa.c...

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 talks with Ilya Strebulaev and Alex Dang, co-authors of “The Venture Mindset: How to Make Smarter Bets and Achieve Extraordinary Growth,” about: The benefits of building an “anti-portfolio” Why it pays to get outside of your own four walls Lessons from a...

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 screen? Catie Peiper, the Fool’s resident entertainment expert, joins Ricky Mulvey for a look at the state of the movie industry. They discuss: The relationship between streamers, studios, and theaters. How losing China as a distributor changes the dynamics o...