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Energy: Do Rig Count Increases Mean Oil is Finally Turning Around? Jun 23, 2016

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Land rig counts that drill for oil & gas have risen 3 weeks in a row, is this the first sign of a turnaround in the sector?

Healthcare: Intern Invasion: Answering Their Questions On Healthcare Costs, Regulatory Risk, and M&A Jun 22, 2016

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Insurers can make or break drug developers, politicians can derail profits, and tax inversions are dead in the water -- should investors avoid healthcare stocks?

CG: Our Intern Asks About Orlando, Politics, and Their Effect on the Gun Industry Jun 21, 2016

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The theme for this week of Industry Focus brings Motley Fool’s summer interns into the studio to learn more about different industries and companies. Minashsha Lamisa wants to know: “What are the potential effects of the recent Orlando tragedy on the gun industry?”

Financials: The Interns Have Taken Over (With This Special Q&A Episode) Jun 21, 2016

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It’s interns week on the Motley Fool’s Industry Focus: Financials edition podcast, a special week when this summer’s most Foolish interns have the chance to pepper host Gaby Lapera and analyst Jay Jenkins with all the financial industry related questions they’ve been thinking but never had the chance to ask.

Tech: LinkedIn & Microsoft, Happily Ever After? Jun 18, 2016

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We run through Microsoft’s $26 billion purchase of LinkedIn, explain the details of the deal and whether or not it makes sense.

Healthcare: Diabetes Deep-Dive – What Investors Need To Know About This Devastating Disease Jun 16, 2016

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Explaining diabetes, its various treatment options, and what the future may have in store for this disease.

Energy: Do Detroit Automakers Have Low Valuations Because of the Imminent Massive Disruption? Jun 16, 2016

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Major U.S. automakers trade at historically low valuations despite huge sales success and spectacular profits. How can this be? The Motley Fool’s John Rosevear and Sean O’Reilly dive in.

CG: The Industry Focus Happy Hour Special Jun 14, 2016

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Coinciding nicely with National Bourbon Day, we look at the latest developments in the alcohol industry from a spin-off at Constellation Brands to the incredible growth of new “beer” categories and a controversial offering from SodaStream.

Financials: Everything You Should Know about Your Mutual Fund Jun 13, 2016

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There’s more to a fund than just its name. Here’s how to do deep due diligence into the mutual funds in your retirement account.

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Tech: Ready Player One? Jun 10, 2016

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The video game industry is booming thanks to strong consumer demand, the rise of Esports, and the franchise extensions into other forms of media. Analyst David Kretzman joins us to talk about some trends to watch and his favorite company in the space.

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