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CG: What We Learned From Netflix and Disney at SXSW Mar 14, 2017

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For the leading streaming service and global entertainment giant, product testing is always happening behind the scenes. Tune in to find out how both companies leverage various tools at their disposal to put forward the “perfect” customer experience.

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Financials: What’s New in Social Payments at SXSW Mar 13, 2017

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In today’s episode, Motley Fool analyst Gaby Lapera is joined by Dylan Lewis, another Industry Focus host. Mr. Lewis reports from Austin, TX at the SXSW Festival, where he attended a session on the future of the payments industry. Both hosts had a lot to say about the relationship between social media and existing payment processors as well as what the space might look like going forward. Thanks to Away for supporting Motley Fool. Go to awaytravel.com/fool and use the promo code fool to get $20 off your order!

Tech: The Perils of Short Selling Mar 10, 2017

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Apparently Snap's IPO has a lot of people thinking about shorting stocks -- we answer a listener question and get into the nitty gritty risks of deciding to go short.

Energy: A Global Perspective on Oil from Malawi Mar 09, 2017

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Motley Fool veteran contributor Tyler Crowe calls in and gives a global view of Energy markets from his current location in Malawi.

Healthcare: Top Stocks That Are Crushing The Market in 2017 Mar 08, 2017

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Here's why Exelixis, Pacira Pharmaceuticals, Kite Pharma, Exact Sciences, and Portola Pharmaceuticals are up more than 50% in the first two months of 2017.

CG: Yes, We Can All Hear You Now Mar 07, 2017

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Based on the latest network quality reports, most consumers will be happy with any of the Big Four wireless carriers, but one company continues to shake up the industry. We also provide an update on the struggle Bass Pro Shops is facing in its $4.5 deal with Cabela’s, before looking at the growing trend of delivery as a differentiator for restaurants.

Financials: Digging Into Warren Buffett's Recently Released Annual Letter Mar 06, 2017

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The Oracle of Omaha just released his latest letter to the shareholders of Berkshire Hathaway. In this episode of Industry Focus, we talk about what he had to say.

Tech: Snap, the Morning After Mar 03, 2017

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Snap's IPO went well, and the stock is flying high, but that hasn't changed our minds about the ephemeral messaging app/camera company.

Energy: How Long Until I Get My Driverless Car? Mar 02, 2017

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Everyone is talking about autonomous vehicles these days, but how long until they are a reality?

Healthcare: It's Complicated; Especially When It Comes To Drug Prices Mar 01, 2017

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How drugs are priced the way that they are, and how to determine if drug prices are fair. Also, what makes dollar cost averaging such a powerful investing strategy.

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