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MIchaelAaron Flicker is the co-author of Hacking The Human Mind: The Behavioral Science Secrets Behind 17 of the World’s Best Brands.  Motley Fool contributor Rich Lumelleau and Motley Fool Head of Strategic Operations Shannon Jones recently talked with Flicker about his new book, including loss aversion, sunk costs, and the power of pratfalls.  Host: Rich Lumulleau, Shannon Jones  Guest: MichaelA...

It’s almost 2026, and soon you’ll be receiving your year-end statements for all your investment accounts. You’ll also hear a lot of advice about reviewing and rebalancing your portfolio in January. Robert Brokamp and Certified Financial Planner Sean Gates how to do it and how much re-arranging is necessary. Also in this episode:-Why Schwab expects a “vibesession” in 2026-Why inflation feels worse...

The AI trade continues to be the biggest topic on the market and this week we got reports that OpenAI is looking to raise another $100 billion. We discuss that, Gemini’s comeback, and give top executives candy or coal in their stockings. Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Asit Sharma discuss: - OpenAI’s reported $100 billion capital raise - Gemini’s performance and cost advantage - Which executives g...

While many people are checking off items on their holiday shopping lists, we're making a list (and checking it twice) of stocks we would be happy to buy as 2025 comes to a close. Our list includes 3 giants in their respective fields, but are still Hidden Gems for investors who know what to look for. Companies discussed: LULU, GOOGL, GOOG, ABNB Host: Jason Hall, Jon Quast, Dan Caplinger Producer: A...

Electric vehicles were supposed to disrupt the auto industry, but sales are down, subsidies are going away, and Ford is pivoting away from EVs and taking $19.5 billion in charges to shift to hybrids. What strategy is the right one long-term? Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Rachel Warren discuss: - Ford’s $19.5 billion EV writedown - Does Detriot have the right strategy? - What’s next for Rivian an...

In today’s episode of Motley Fool Money, Emily Flippen is joined by Sanmeet Deo and Jason Hall to break down why the IPO market took off in 2025, which new listings may look like future Rule Breakers, and what investors should be keeping an eye on for new IPOs in 2026: - Why the IPO market heated up in 2025 and what it means for the future performance of newly listed companies - What separates tru...

Bloomberg and Reuters are now both reporting that SpaceX plans to go public in 2026 at a valuation that could reach $1.5 trillion, making it the biggest IPO of all time. Would you buy the SpaceX IPO? Leave a comment to let us know. Rick Munarriz, Karl Thiel, and Tim Beyers: - Talk about the prospective SpaceX IPO. - Debate the company’s status as a Rule Breaker. - Make a call on whether we’d buy t...

Axon Enterprise produces the Taser, body cameras, and cloud-based software services. And the law enforcement technology company has produced big returns for investors. Motley Fool analyst Jason Moser recently talked with Axon President Josh Isner about the recent quarter, recent acquisitions, and the future of Axon.    Host: Jason Moser  Guest: Josh Isner Producer: Bart Shannon, Mac Greer Advertis...

These days, we're hearing a lot about the many benefits of Roth accounts. However, they’re not the best choice for every investor. Host Robert Brokamp speaks with Megan Brinsfield, CFP, CPA, president of Motley Fool Wealth Management (a sister company of The Motley Fool), about when the advice to Roth goes wrong. Also in this episode:-The Fed lowers interest rates, sending value and small-cap stoc...

Disney agreed to let its characters be used in OpenAI’s Sora videos, so is this a visionary move, or is Disney giving away its IP to AI? We discuss media in AI, Oracle’s recent earnings report, and ask what executive would be the dream free agent pickup for some beaten-up stocks. Travis Hoium, Dan Caplinger, and Jon Quast discuss: - Disney’s licensing deal with OpenAI - Oracle’s earnings and AI bu...

2025 has been an above-average year for stocks. And over 300 publicly-traded companies have increased in value by 100% or more. This has our team asking the question: Which of these upward moves are legit and which could be doomed to revert back in 2026? This episode features discussions on energy, technology, real estate, and more. And our analysts aren't in perfect agreement on the outlook for t...

Some of the most well-known companies in the world have dropped in 2025, so can they make a comeback? We dig into the fortunes of Chipotle, Target and Crocs. Travis Hoium, Jon Quast, and Rachel Warren discuss: - Chipotle’s drop and falling same-store sales - Target’s lost identity - Crocs’ value Companies discussed: Chipotle (CMG), Target (TGT), Crocs (CROX). Host: Travis Hoium Guests: Jon Quast,...

$70 billion can get a lot… but in the case of Netflix, it can’t buy anything better than Warner Bros Discovery. Host Emily Flippen is joined by Jason Hall and Dan Caplinger to break down what it means for investors, streamers, and how to evaluate mega-mergers to determine when they’re accretive or dilutive. They cover: - What Netflix is actually buying - and why Warner Bros said “yes” to Netflix o...

We review the results from SentinelOne (S) and Snowflake (SNOW) and predict which stock is more likely to record profits first. We also take a critics-eye view of the Netflix-Warner Bros. deal amid Paramount’s hostile counter offer. Rick Munarriz, Sanmeet Deo, and Tim Beyers: - Review last week’s results from SentinelOne and Snowflake. - Predict which of the two will reach GAAP profitability first...

E-commerce powerhouse Mercado Libre is Latin America’s largest company by market cap and is often called the Amazon of Latin America. Motley Fool analyst Asit Sharma recently talked with Leandro Cuccioli about opportunity, volatility, and the business of Mercado Libre.   Host: Asit Sharma Guest: Leandro Cuccioli   Producer: Bart Shannon, Mac Greer Advertisements are sponsored content and provided...

If an illness or death befell your parents, spouse, kids, or any other close relative, would you be able to access their financial information and handle their affairs? If something happened to you, would your spouse and family know what to do and where to find everything? If the answer is no – as it is for most people – then Beth Pinsker has a roadmap for you. Beth is a Certified Financial Planne...

Netflix announced it will buy Warner Bros. Discovery’s studios and streaming assets, beating Paramount Skydance and Comcast who were also bidding for the assets. We discuss the implications for the streaming industry and winners and losers. Plus, Meta cuts spending on the metaverase and stocks on our radar. Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Jason Moser discuss: - Netflix buys WBD - Mark Zuckerberg c...

We’ve seen some sky high valuations among AI companies lately, and it appears that Anthropic wants to use investor optimism to go public as early as next year. Competition among Anthropic, OpenAI, and many other artificial intelligence companies is heating up and could have profound impacts on investing decisions. Tyler Crowe, Matt Frankel, and Jon Quast discuss: - Anthropic’s IPO - The competitiv...

We discuss the latest shopping data after Black Friday and then dive into the eVTOL industry. What are they? Who do you need to know? And how will these companies make money? Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Rachel Warren discuss: - Retail sales - What is an eVTOL? - How eVTOLs plan to make money - Our favorite eVTOL stocks Companies discussed: Joby Aviation (JOBY), Archer Aviation (ACHR), Eve Hold...

Holiday shopping isn’t just about deals at the mall - it can be a great time to think about the businesses benefitting from all that spending. In today’s episode of Motley Fool Money, Host Emily Flippen is joined by analysts Jason Hall and Asit Sharma to talk holiday consumer trends and two “Rule Breaking” stocks they’re putting on their 2025 wishlists. Emily, Jason, and Asit discuss: - How Black...

We review the results from Zscaler (ZS) and Workday (WDAY) and predict which stock is more likely to outperform over the next 10 years. Who ya got? Asit Sharma, David Meier, and Tim Beyers: - Review last week’s results from Zscaler and Workday. - Predict which of the two will outperform more over the next 10 years. - Tackle investors’ pressing Mindset questions. Have a Mindset question you’d want...

Aerospace company Rocket Lab has produced big returns for long-term investors. Motley Fool co-founder and CEO Tom Gardner and analyst Seth Jason recently talked with Rocket Lab Founder and CEO Peter Beck about business, engineering, and entrepreneurship.   Host: Tom Gardner, Seth Jason Guest: Peter Beck   Producer: Bart Shannon, Mac Greer Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for infor...

Financial independence isn’t just about early retirement. It’s giving your future self freedom. J.L. Collins is the best-selling author of “The Simple Path to Wealth: Your Road Map to Financial Independence and a Rich, Free Life.” In this replay from earlier this year, Robert Brokamp caught up with Collins for a conversation about: -The challenges and appeal of being a super-saver-How to use the 4...

Black Friday is finally here and this one-day holiday has somehow become a month-long event. But it’s a reminder that retailers have to play a new game and that’s driving the winners and losers in retail. Plus, we discuss the stocks we would give as gifts and what’s on our radar this week. Companies discussed: Amazon (AMZN), Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL), Spotify (SPOT), Garmin (GRMN), Roblox (RBLX), Ast...

Waymo is in expansion mode as competitors fail to get fully autonomous vehicles (without a safety driver) off the ground. We discuss Waymo’s approach and whether there’s a sustainable lead in autonomy. Plus, what other stocks should you have on your radar in 2026? Travis Hoium, Rachel Warren, and Jon Quast discuss: - Waymo’s dominance- Can Waymo bring costs down?- AV stocks to watch- The future of...