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Ricky Mulvey caught up with Jules van Binsbergen, a finance professor at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School, to talk about market sentiment, savings goals, and how to prepare for periods with lower rates of return. They also discuss:  Disconnects between the real economy and financial markets, Whether the US stock market is merely a “lucky survivor,” And the dangers of institutional t...

Well capitalized companies are taking higher interest rates in stride. The zombies will have more trouble standing up. Liz Ann Sonders is the Chief Investment Strategist at Charles Schwab. Deidre Woollard caught up with Sonders to discuss: - Why investors should pay attention to the S&P 600. - Cracks in consumer spending. - The year of efficiency, part two. - A major tailwind for the economy. Host...

Twilio’s co-founder and CEO steps down due to activist pressure, and Elliot Management’s $1B stake in Match means changes might be coming. (00:21) Ron Gross and Emily Flippen discuss: - The latest inflation numbers and why we shouldn’t bank on rate cuts yet - Activist investor activity at Twilio and Match Group, and potential plans to take Docusign private. - Big bank updates, a surprising pop fro...

(00:21) David Meier and Deidre Woollard discuss: - The macro and micro of job cuts. - What companies are signaling when layoffs happen. - If bitcoin is more like an IPO or gold. (16:46) What is the snap test? Alicia Alfiere and Ricky Mulvey explore this vital way of considering companies. Companies discussed: CRM, GOOG, GOOGL, AMZN, BLK, RENT, SNAP, NFLX, COST Claim your Epic Bundle discount here:...

The post-Covid surgery backlog is fueling Intuitive Surgical to strong preliminary earnings results, and the CEO of Burford Capital talks through their unique niche in the legal space. (00:21) Jason Moser and Dylan Lewis discuss: - The SEC’s pending decision on crypto spot ETFs and the agency’s X account getting hacked. - Potential regulations coming for the gig economy and workers that are heavil...

Crocs investors are expecting slower sales growth this year, but they’re still celebrating. (00:21) Ricky Mulvey and Bill Barker discuss: - Boeing’s door plug accident, and what it means for the business. - Crocs updated sales guidance, and low valuation. - Why investors seem to always celebrate layoff announcements. Plus, (13:08) Robert Brokamp and Alison Southwick share some advice for a healthi...

The Consumer Electronics Show kicks off with big news from Nvidia and many more. (00:21) Jason Moser and Deidre Woollard discuss: - Announcements from CES. - What could make Apple’s Vision Pro successful. - The relevance of Twilio’s CEO switch. (17:42) Ricky Mulvey interviews Kevin Simzer, Chief Operating Officer of Trend Micro, about cybersecurity in the cloud and the new threats facing electric...

Let’s say you have a big goal for 2024, financially or personally. What happens after you reach it? Morgan Housel is the best-selling author of “Same As Ever” and “The Psychology of Money”. Dylan Lewis caught up with Housel for a discussion about:  - Setting up processes, not resolutions for the new year. - The biggest significant economic story (that’s already known). - What early criticisms of c...

New year, new you! Or maybe just a new portfolio.  Whether you’re a seasoned investor or just starting out, consider this your “start here” guide for Foolish investing in the year ahead. Mary Long talks with Asit Sharma, Meilin Quinn, and Matt Argersinger about:  (01:02) Fool Rules, (12:53) investing tools, (21:28) and what the year ahead might (or might not) have in store.  Claim your Epic Bundle...

Big tech had a monster 2023, but companies have some big expectations and valuations to live up to in the new year. (00:21) Jason and Matt Argersinger discuss: - The premium 2023’s Magnificent Seven are currently trading at and why some other areas look a bit more attractive now for new money. - Holiday e-commerce and retail numbers, and what they say about the shopping season. - Why Walgreen’s st...

Walgreens’s new CEO has some big plans. (00:21) Bill Barker and Deidre Woollard discuss: - The big tasks ahead for Walgreens’s new CEO. - What a dividend drop might be signaling. - How price drops impacted Big Egg. (17:23) Jim Gillies and Ricky Mulvey talk pullback stocks including Aritzia and Shopify. Companies discussed: CALM, WBA, TSE:ATZ, ATZAF, SHOP Get your dividends report here: www.fool.co...

After 95 years of copyright protection, Steamboat Willie enters the public domain.   (00:21) Asit Sharma and Dylan Lewis discuss: - Why early versions of Disney’s Mickey and Minnie Mouse characters are now appearing in horror slasher films. - Tesla once again being the king of EVs, and what to make of BYD coming up on its heels. - A digital entertainment stock to watch in 2024. (15:47) It’s been a...

Institutional investors make headlines with sweeping predictions about the economy, but there’s not much of a consequence if they’re wrong. (00:21) Ricky Mulvey and Jason Moser discuss:  - Apple resuming watch sales, and long battle against Masimo.  - Why it’s difficult to make accurate economic predictions.  - Understanding a business’s valuation and its story.  - A stock and an ETF we plan on ho...

We’re ringing in the new year with stocks to watch, leaders feeling the heat, and some half-baked predictions. (00:21) Ron Gross and Matt Argersinger share: - The trends they’re following in 2024 - CEOs in the hot seat - Reckless predications for the new year (19:11) Motley Fool CEO Tom Gardner shares his investing lessons from 2023 and a Fool stock he’s excited about for 2024. (34:45) Ron Gross a...

Dylan Lewis shares a family tradition and some well-wishes, however and wherever you might be spending the holidays. Host: Dylan Lewis Engineer: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Offices = empty. Housing = expensive. But don’t let the gloominess fool you! There are still bright spots in real estate markets. Deidre Woollard caught up with Motley Fool analysts Matt Argersinger and Anthony Schiavone to reflect on real estate trends in 2023 and look ahead toward the year to come. They discuss: - Three scenarios for housing affordability - A void that Blackstone and Brookfield...

It’s our annual best-of interview show! (00:21) Best-selling author Morgan Housel talks through his book Same as Ever the timeless lessons from history that endure, no matter how the world changes. (19:11) Restaurateur, investor, and chairman at Cava Ron Shaich talks about Cava’s path to becoming a public company, and why you might not want to bet against him in the restaurant industry. Stocks dis...

It’s travel season but Clear wants you to think of them as far more than just the fast way through the airport. (00:21) Yasser El-Shimy and Deidre Woollard discuss: - If Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount would be a win-win deal. - Potential other media mash-ups. - Challenges facing the used car business. (20:06) Sanmeet Deo talks with Ken Cornick, the co-founder, President, and Chief Financial...

Apple will have to halt sales of its latest Watch products this week due to patent disputes… unless the president’s office decides to step in. (00:21) Tim Beyers and Dylan Lewis discuss: - Why you might not be able to buy the Apple Watch soon in the U.S. - Comcast’s data breach affecting 30+ million customers. - Fedex’s latest results and why they might be better than the market thinks. (16:39) Ma...

Toys are cheaper now than a year ago. And some of the most popular brands haven’t changed for decades. (00:21) Ricky Mulvey and Asit Sharma discuss: - Transitory inflation for the toy business… and beyond! - The everlasting power of Barbie, Hot Wheels, and Lego. - Coupang’s acquisition of luxury online retailer, FarFetch. Plus, (15:27) Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp open the listener mailbag...

(00:21) Bill Barker and Deidre Woollard discuss: - The arc of U.S. Steel over time. - Why Adobe might be giving up on acquiring Figma - The changing environment for getting deals done. (17:00) Deidre Woollard talks to angel investor and author Bill Raduchel about how tech has changed over the past six decades. Companies discussed: X, ADBE, CLF, XRX, AAPL, META, GOOG, GOOGL, NVDA Claim your Stock A...

Long before Marvel was under the Disney umbrella, it was a conglomerate that wasn’t terribly interested in making movies. Mary Long caught up with Dave Gonzales, a co-author of MCU: the Reign of Marvel Studios to discuss: - Why making superhero movies wasn’t always an obvious decision.  - The success, and future problems, created by “Iron Man.” - How the pandemic changed Marvel. Company discussed:...

The money ain’t flowing like it used to. What’s a tech investor to do?  Earlier this month, Motley Fool Money hosted a live podcast recording and meetup for Fool members. There, Mary Long caught up with Alicia Alfiere, Tim Beyers, and Tim White to discuss: Differences between public markets and the venture scene,  How money can ruin companies, And Tesla’s AI ambitions.  Companies discussed: WMT, A...

We look back on 2023, crown a few winners, and revisit some stories you may have forgotten about! (00:21) Bill Mann and Jason Moser discuss: - The data points that capture how 2023 has felt for investors, companies, and homeowners. - Why 2023 was rosy for NVIDIA and the cruise lines, and not so great for Dollar General. - The IPO and product launch that were totally forgotten this year. (19:11) Da...

“People aren’t stocks.” That’s just one of the realizations Fool analyst Emily Flippen came to during her time on the hit show, “Survivor.” Mary Long caught up with Emily to debrief on her time as a castaway in Fiji. They also discuss: Emily’s best-case scenario path to the Final Three, Conversations at camp (plus, whether she now believes that aliens built the pyramids), And what stocks she’d gif...