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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 conversation about: - Loss aversion and Rule Breaker investing - The 2nd Anniversary of The Motley Fool Foundation. - And play a special March Madness-themed Market Cap Game Show. Stocks mentioned: NVDA, AMZN Host: Dylan Lewis Guest: David Gardner Producer: Rick...

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 Mulvey caught up with Vice for a conversation about the future of space commercialization. They discuss: - The magic of microgravity, and its impact on everything from biotech and batteries to chemistry and computing. - Rent in low-Earth orbit. - Defens...

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 Jason Moser discuss: - Boeing’s hunt for a new CEO, and the difficulty of shifting company culture. - Big deals helping Home Depot corner the professionals market and Johnson and Johnson dive deeper into medtech. - McCormick’s strong earnings, and Amazon...

Home Depot buys a distribution network for landscaping, roofing and pools. (00:14) Bill Barker and Deidre Woollard discuss: - Why Home Depot is buying a distribution network. - The cyclical nature of home remodeling. - If RH’s lofty goals are attainable. (13:34) As a tribute to Daniel Kahneman, we revisit his 2013 conversation with Morgan Housel Companies discussed: HD, RH Claim your Epic discount...

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 discuss: - The tragic Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore and how it affects the port and the companies with goods going in and out of it. - Visa and Mastercard’s $30B settlement with merchants over interchange fees.  - A curious crypto story...

The National Association of Realtors settled a lawsuit that could dramatically change the way homes are sold. (00:21) Nick Sciple and Ricky Mulvey discuss: - How the settlement could impact realtors and traditional brokerages. - The potential effect on Redfin’s growth story. - Why CoStar may be a winner in the shake-up. Plus, (16:50) Robert Brokamp and Alison Southwick discuss a critical piece of...

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 Masimo may spin out its consumer division. - If Elliott Management can make Match soar. (16:21) IWG CEO Mark Dixon explores the opportunity his company sees in the global shift toward hybrid work. Companies discussed: IWG, BA, MASI, MTCH, PYPL, ETSY Claim...

For decades, dividends have been out of style. History suggests that may soon change. Daniel Peris is a trained historian, a portfolio manager, and the author of many investing books, including his latest, “The Ownership Dividend.” Deidre Woollard caught up with Peris to talk about why he believes we’re about to witness a resurgence of dividend investing. They also discuss: The coming return of th...

The Netflix show “Drive to Survive” completely changed the sport of motor racing. But Formula One’s story begins long before the streamer stepped in. Joshua Robinson and Jonathan Clegg are sports reporters at the Wall Street Journal and co-authors of the new book, “The Formula: How Rogues, Geniuses, and Speed Freaks Reengineered F1 into the World’s Fastest Growing Sport.” Ricky Mulvey caught up wi...

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 Moser discuss: - The FTC’s suit against Apple, and why it probably means years of lawyer fees and distraction for Apple. - Chipotle’s 50-for-1 stock split and the market reaction to Reddit’s debut.  - Earnings from Chewy, Nike, Lululemon, and Accenture.  (1...

Getting into the jeans business is harder than it may seem. (00:13) David Meier and Deidre Woollard discuss: - Chewy’s customer growth problem. - If Chewy is the future of veterinary care. - The picks and shovels play behind sports betting. (14:42) Mary Long interviews Lauren Sherman, fashion reporter for Puck on two retailers looking for a turnaround. Companies discussed: CHWY, SRAD, GES, GAP Cla...

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 breakfast are still huge levers for CMG.    (00:13) Tim Beyers and Dylan Lewis discuss: - Chipotle’s historic 50-for-1 stock split and why the burrito-maker still has plenty of growth ahead of it. - Apple and Google-parent Alphabet’s talks to bring Gemini i...

The chip designer unveiled a bigger and faster graphics processing unit, but the market isn’t cheering the announcement. (00:21) Asit Sharma and Ricky Mulvey discuss: - The advancements in Nvidia’s new Blackwell GPU. - If any competitors are closing in on the tech giant. - Nvidia’s plays in humanoid robots, self-driving cars, and weather forecasting. Plus, (16:14) Alison Southwick and Robert Broka...

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. - The brands driving Deckers Outdoor’s growth. - Why an EV blunder may have cost Hertz’s CEO his job. (16:06) Daniel Newman, CEO of the Futurum Group, explains what to watch for when it comes to the Magnificent Seven. Companies discussed: DECK, CROX, NVD...

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 together on an episode of our members-only livestream for a conversation about the role of luck in investing. In this selection from that conversation, they discuss: Being early to trends, and lucky to sell  The importance of journaling Time horizons, and...

Younger generations want more experiences and less stuff. That’s a problem for retailers. Deidre Woollard caught up with Kevin Ervin Kelley, architect, experience designer, and the author of “Irreplaceable: How to Create Extraordinary Places that Bring People Together.” They discuss: - The evolution of grocery stores, and how regional players can compete. - Why direct-to-consumer brands have a sca...

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 discuss: - The National Association of Realtors agreeing to over $400M in fines and to eliminate its commission rules. - Why AI is pushing Oracle up and Adobe down after earnings. - The numbers behind Williams-Sonoma’s 18% spike, Kevin Plank’s return to Under...

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 is back in the CEO seat at Under Armour. - What makes Dick’s Sporting Goods so resilient. - The making of a perfect storm for homebuilders. (15:42) Bill Mann talks to Pagaya CEO Gal Krubiner about using AI to change the world of fintech. Companies dis...

NYCB’s $1B cash infusion should steady the struggling bank, but don’t expect Fools to be jumping into the stock. And Family Dollar’s footprint gets a bit smaller. (00:21) Matt Frankel and Dylan Lewis discuss: - Family Dollar’s plans to close almost 1,000 locations over the next few years and what it says about the state of discount retail and real estate. - New York Community Bank’s cash infusion...

Why does ASML want to leave its home country? (00:21) Bill Mann and Ricky Mulvey discuss: - A growth problem for the European tech giant. - BMW’s ability to make a profit on electric vehicle sales. - Product problems for BYD Auto. Plus, (17:20) Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp talk to a couple about their real life money questions, and one financial item that should be on every family’s to-do l...

Stem CEO John Carrington is full speed ahead on the clean energy transformation. (00:21) Jason Moser and Deidre Woollard discuss: - Don Julio’s Oscars moment. - If Oscar buzz is still powerful for movie makers. - How Reddit is more like X than Pinterest. (15:49) Ricky Mulvey interviews John Carrington, CEO of energy solutions company Stem on the company’s business model and path to operating profi...

Sky Harbour sees massive opportunities in the world of private aviation. Bill Mann, Director of Small-Cap Research at The Motley Fool interviews Tal Keinan, CEO of Sky Harbour, a company that operates airplane hangars around the United States. They discuss: How Sky Harbour is building home bases for planes. The massive growth in private aviation and why it’s poised to continue. Turning underutiliz...

Deidre Woollard and Matt Argersinger check in on the world of hospitality real estate including Airbnb as well as two real estate investment trusts with big hotels and even bigger ambitions. They discuss: If Airbnb can take a greater share of the hospitality market. Why sports and the Sphere are a winning combination for Las Vegas. How large-group travel provides a safety net for Ryman Hospitality...

Back on track with inventory, Target plans its next phase of growth with an industry mandate: the membership program. (00:21) Ron Gross and Jason Moser discuss: - Crowdstrike’s eye-popping quarter and the strength of cybersecurity spend. - Target’s rebound and how it might get back to growth. - The stories behind rough earnings from Foot Locker, Campbell’s, and Nordstrom. (19:11) Motley Fool Money...

Big pockets have weighed in at New York Community Bank, can they turn the ship around? (00:21) Bill Barker and Deidre Woollard discuss: - Why New York City Bank needed a deep-pocketed rescue. - Abercrombie & Fitch’s incredible rise. - American Eagle’s tough bet on logistics. (18:55) Mary Long and Motley Fool contributor Matt Frankel set sail for a tour of cruise companies and where investors might...