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Natural gas prices hit a 2.5 year low.  Six big hotel chains launch up a new online service. Google cranks up its presence in China.  And Sears deals with new financial woes.   On this week's show, our analysts discuss those stories and share some stocks on their radar.  Plus,  we talk with Peter Schweizer, author of Throw Them All Out: How Politicians and Their Friends Get Rich Off Insider Stock...

Unemployment drops to 8.5%, holiday retail sales are a mixed bag and Yahoo! has a new CEO.  We analyze the latest with Pepsi, Kodak, Barnes & Noble and talk with Motley Fool columnist Morgan Housel about the economic outlook for 2012. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What's the big question for investors in 2012?  Which industries have the most upside?  Which stocks should investors put on their watchlist?  On this week's show, our analysts preview the year ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's show, we discuss the MF Global scandal, preview the year ahead, and share some stocks on our radar.   Plus, former Gambino family associate Louis Ferrante talks about his book, Mob Rules: What the Mafia Can Teach the Legitimate Businessman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What was the most significant business story of 2011?  Who was the most influential business leader? What are the most overlooked stories of the year?  What were the most undervalued stocks of the year? On this week's show, our analysts tackle those questions and share some stocks on their radar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jobless claims fall as the EU continues to search for a resolution to the debt crisis. Ford reinstates its dividend for the first time in 5 years. Microsoft releases a major upgrade to Xbox Live. McDonald’s stock hits an all-time high and JC Penney buys a stake in Martha Stewart. Our analysts discuss those stories and more, and share 3 stocks on their radar. Venture capitalist Paul Holland discuss...

The unemployment rate falls to its lowest level in more than two years.  Retailers report big sales numbers.  Pfizer loses its patent protection for Lipitor.  And pop music group Hanson taps into a new business opportunity.   Our analysts discuss those stories and share three stocks on their radar.  Plus, James Rickards discusses his book, Currency Wars: The Making of the Next Global Crisis.      ...

On this week's Motley Fool Money Thanksgiving Special, our analysts give thanks for some stocks and share a few turkeys. In the spirit of Black Friday, we talk about some bargain stocks. And Toy Expert Chris Byrne talks about hot holiday toys and sheds some light on an emerging market for My Little Pony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The European crisis escalates. Sears reports slumping sales. Heinz gets squeezed. Pepsi considers splitting itself into two. Amazon considers making a smartphone. And the new GM celebrates its first anniversary as a public company. Our analysts talk about those stories and share three stocks on their radar. Plus, Wall Street analyst Mike Mayo shares some insights from his book, Exile on Wall Stree...

Greece gets a new leader.  The Obama administration puts a big pipeline on hold.  Starbucks makes a big buy.  And Disney reports big earnings.  Our analysts talks about those stories and share three stocks on their radar.  Plus,  Harvard Professor Niall Ferguson shares some insights from his new book, Civilization: The West and the Rest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic...

The European financial crisis escalates. The U.S. jobless rate falls to a six-month low. Groupon goes public. Starbucks reports big earnings. And Bank of America cancels plans to charge debit card users. Our analysts talk about those stories and share some stocks on their radar. Plus, financial radio host and best-selling author Dave Ramsey talks about his new book, EntreLeadership: 20 Years of Pr...

European leaders make a deal. Amazon, Chevron, ExxonMobil, Netflix, and Under Armour report earnings. And BP returns to the Gulf.  Our analysts discuss those stories and share some stocks on their radar. Plus, Motley FoolUK Money Talk host David Kuo talks about the future of the EU. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

World markets react to the death of Libyan dictator Muammar Qadaffi.   Apple, Chipotle, Intel, McDonald's, and Microsoft report earnings.  And Groupon prepares for its IPO.    Our analysts discuss these stories and share three stocks for the next fifty years.   Plus, Honest Tea co-founder Seth Goldman talks about the business of tea.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Google reports big earnings.  Hulu says it's not for sale.  And a hedge fund manager gets an 11-year prison sentence for insider trading.   Our analysts discuss those stories and share some stocks on their radar.  Plus, best-selling business author Jim Collins talks about his new book, Great by Choice:  Uncertainty, Chaos, and Luck -- Why Some Thrive Despite Them All. Learn more about your ad choi...

Our analysts reflect on the legacy of Steve Jobs and the future of Apple.  We debate the relative merits of the Occupy Wall Street protests, discuss Costco's fee hike, and share some stocks on their radar.   Plus, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Daniel Yergin talks about his new book, The Quest:  Energy, Security, and the Remaking of the Modern World.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...

Amazon introduces a Fiery challenger to the iPad.  Warren Buffett announces a historic buy.  Netflix makes a big deal.  And Groupon takes half-off its revenues.  Our analysts discuss those stories and share some stocks on their radar.  Plus, Harvard Business Review Group editorial director Justin Fox discusses his book, The Myth of the Rational Market:  A History of Risk, Reward, and Delusion on W...

HP names a new CEO.  Nike reports big earnings.  Netflix deals with another backlash.  And McDonald's and Microsoft increase their dividends.  Our analysts discuss those stories and share a few stocks on their radar.   Plus, CNBC's Scott Wapner talks about the new CNBC documentary, The Coffee Addiction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shares of Netflix tumble after the company reports lower subscriber growth.  Shares of Research in Motion plunge on weaker-than-expected earnings. And Warren Buffett makes a surprising addition to the Berkshire Hathaway portfolio.  Our analysts discuss those stories and share some stocks on their radar.  Plus, corporate governance expert and film critic Nell Minow talks Apple, Costco, and Fall fil...

President Obama unveils his jobs plan.  Bank of America cuts more jobs.  Yahoo's CEO loses her job.  Hulu considers its suitors. And Groupon calls off its IPO.   Our analysts discuss those stories and share some stocks on their radar.  Plus, Motley Fool retirement expert Robert Brokamp talks about the future of Social Security. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Clark Howard shares financial tips with his latest book Living Large In Lean Times. Motley Fool co-founder & CEO Tom Gardner talks about the legacy of Steve Jobs and offers a few stocks on his radar. Plus, our analysts discuss the latest economic news, DOJ blocking the AT&T/T-Mobile deal, Amazon’s upcoming tablet launch and Starz walking away from Netflix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...

Fed Chief Bernanke speaks up.  Apple CEO Steve Jobs steps down.  Warren Buffett makes a big buy.  And Tiffany reports big earnings.  Our analysts discuss those stories and share some stocks on their radar.  Plus, New York Times writer Diana Henriques, author of The Wizard of Lies: Bernie Madoff and the Death of Trust, discusses how Bernie Madoff pulled off the biggest Ponzi scheme in history. Lear...

The markets have another volatile week. Google makes a big acquisition. Wal-Mart reports big earnings. And a basketball game in China causes a big stir. Our analysts discuss those stories and share some stocks on their radar. Plus, Motley Fool retirement expert Robert Brokamp shares three retirement tips. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The stock market closes a volatile week on a positive note.  Retailers report stronger-than-expected numbers for July.  Bank of America attempts to reassure investors. Warren Buffett issues a AAAA rating for the U.S. economy.  And European regulators temporarily ban short-selling.  Our analysts discuss those stories and share some stocks on their radar.  Plus, Motley Fool co-founder David Gardner...

The government reports better-than-expected employment numbers but the stock market volatility continues.  Our analysts talk about Mr. Market's wild week and delve into the latest earnings from Boston Beer, Dunkin' Brands, LinkedIn, and Zip Car.  Plus, Pawn Stars star Rick Harrison talks business and shares some insights from his book, License to Pawn:  Deals, Steals, and My Life at The Gold and S...

The government reports weaker-than-expected economic growth. The debt ceiling drama continues.  Amazon, Starbucks, and Whole Foods serve up big earnings. And Dunkin' Brands serves up a hot IPO.  Our analysts discuss those stories and share some stocks on their radar. Plus, we talk about the future of Google with Douglas Edwards, author of I'm Feeling Lucky: The Confessions of Google Employee Numbe...