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Healthcare: China’s Biotech Revolution Dec 19, 2018

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China’s biotech industry is booming. Driven by vast government funding and Western partnerships, the country is introducing new commercial drugs at a faster pace than ever before. But could controversial topics such as human genetic engineering derail its accelerated growth? Shannon Jones and special guest Simon Erickson put this fast-growing field under the microscope, and they share their thoughts about Celgene (Nasdaq: CELG), BeiGene (Nasdaq: BGNE), and Legend Biotech.

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CG: Will Tariffs Kill iRobot’s Momentum in 2019? Dec 18, 2018

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While a new slate of Roomba offerings drives accelerating top and bottom line growth for the company, rising tariffs on iRobot’s China-made vacuums have investors worried about near-term profitability and sales. We break down the latest results and outlook for the world’s leading consumer robot company. Stock: IRBT

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Financials: Robinhood’s New Bank Accounts, Retirement Security, and a Fintech Insider Gives His Insight Dec 17, 2018

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Is a 3% yield on savings too good to be true, and what can people do if their retirement savings aren’t quite on track? In this episode of Industry Focus: Financials, Rubicoin’s head analyst Rory Carron sits down with host Jason Moser to talk about the present and future of fintech. Plus, Moser and Fool.com contributor Matt Frankel, CFP discuss Robinhood’s recently-announced bank accounts and Frankel dives into some disturbing results from a poll on retirement readiness. And finally, hear which three stocks Moser and Frankel have their eyes on right now.

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Tech: Hot Holiday Gifts... and Stocks? Dec 14, 2018

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We're looking at wish lists to see what companies might be in the headlines this holiday season and how those products fit into the big picture strategy for each business.

- How does the Nintendo Switch play into the video game giant's empire? - Does Red Dead Redemption mean Take Two is back on track? - And seriously, what is Amazon trying to do with all these Alexa devices?

Stocks: NTDOY, AMZN, TTWO

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Energy: Logistics Redux Dec 13, 2018

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In a follow up to our previous trucking episode, we break down how logistics infrastructures are doing so far this holiday season and discuss how retailers are responding to increased logistical demands in a tight market. In addition, we discuss how key changes in tariffs and at the USPS will impact logistics.

Stocks Mentioned:WMT, TGT, AMZN, UPS, FDX, ADBE

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Healthcare: Top 10 Stories of 2018 Dec 12, 2018

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New drugs, trial failures, M&A, and a little bit of everything else that happened in healthcare in 2018!

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CG: Are Coffee and Soda the Right Pairing for Keurig Dr. Pepper? Dec 11, 2018

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A few months since closing its merger, Keurig Dr. Pepper reported its first quarter of results for the combined entity. The union of Keurig Green Mountain and Dr. Pepper Snapple created a company with $11 billion of annual revenue and a portfolio of 125 brands. How are things shaping up for the No. 3 beverage company? Tune in to find out. Stock: KDP

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Financials: The Volatile Stock Market and a new Approach at Teaching Students to Invest Dec 10, 2018

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When will the stock market volatility end, and what do investors need to know about it? In the latest edition of the Industry Focus: Financials “Between Two Fools” interview series, Wofford Finance Professor Philip Swicegood discusses his unique approach to teaching college students about investing. And, host Jason Moser and Fool.com contributor Matt Frankel, CFP discuss the recent stock market volatility, what it means for long-term investors, and what stocks in particular they have their eyes on right now. You’ll hear all this and more in this week’s episode.

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Tech: Lyft IPO and IDC Data Dec 07, 2018

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Investors are finally getting a glimpse of a potential Lyft IPO in 2019. Unfortunately the company submitted a "confidential filing" meaning we still have to wait for details. We run through what we know about Lyft and its biggest competitor, Uber. We also hit the most recent market data for wearables and VR/AR.

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Energy: An Introduction to Micromobility Dec 06, 2018

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With electric scooters and bikes beginning to line the streets of major cities across the country, micromobility has emerged as the newest trend in transportation. Motley Fool Senior Auto Analyst John Rosevear joins the show to break down the trend, the major competitors, and the opportunities and risks present in the space today.

Stocks Mentioned:GM, F, XIACY

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