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CG: Eventbrite Will Be the Next Unicorn IPO of 2018 Aug 28, 2018

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After 12 years and over $10 billion of ticket sales through its platform, Eventbrite is preparing for its public market debut. By targeting “middle market” events, the company has put up fantastic growth with the latest figure for 2018 coming in at over 60% on the top line. We break down this live event business model and bull/bear prospects for the company. Stocks: EB

Financials: 5 of the Most Pervasive Money Myths – Debunked! Aug 27, 2018

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We're revisiting common money myths involving topics ranging from investing in stocks to using credit cards.

Tech: Casey at the BAT Aug 24, 2018

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American big tech stocks have had a pretty good 2018, why have China's big names struggled? We bring on The Motley Fool's investing intern Troy Springer to talk about Alibaba, Baidu, and Tencent's woes, and why now might be a good time to scoop up the stocks. Stocks: BABA, BIDU, TCHEY

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Energy: What's the Story on Ford's 6% Dividend? Aug 23, 2018

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Industry Focus welcomes auto specialist John Rosevear back to the show to talk about his most recent interview with Ford CFO Bob Shanks, the sustainability of Ford's dividend after its most recent earnings disappointment, and a roundup of other auto news. Stocks discussed: F, TSLA, GM

Healthcare: 3 Hidden Gems Aug 22, 2018

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Large-cap healthcare stocks tend to grab all of the headlines, but there are scores of great small-cap companies out there that hold big upside potential. On this week's edition of Industry Focus: Healthcare, host Kristine Harjes talks with Fool.com contributor Brian Feroldi about three little-known companies that are growing quickly and show no signs of slowing down: LaMaitre Vascular (NASDAQ:LMAT),HealthEquity (NASDAQ:HQY), and Novocure (NASDAQ:NVCR).

CG: 2 Restaurant Chains Up for Grabs Aug 21, 2018

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For several weeks, a group of private equity investors have been negotiating a deal for Yum China, the largest restaurant operator in the country. And just last week, Panera Bread founder Ron Shaich helped orchestrate the merger of CAVA Group and Zoe’s Kitchen to create a dominant player in the fast-casual Mediterranean niche. We dive into these potential buyouts and more. Stocks: ZOES, YUMC

Financials: What Warren Buffett is Buying and One Proposed Corporate Rule Change You Need to Know Aug 20, 2018

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The Oracle of Omaha is still a buyer of stocks, and President Trump is considering a major change to corporate reporting requirements.(NYSE: BRK-A) (NYSE: BRK-B)

Tech: How to Spot a Scam Aug 17, 2018

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A new email scam is making the rounds -- we breakdown how it works, the signs of a scam, and how you can protect yourself with Fool.com's resident detective, Matthew Cochrane.

Energy: Our Favorite Defense Stock Coming off Q2 Earnings Aug 16, 2018

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We discuss the current state of defense spending and earnings for the big four defense contractors. Stocks discussed: LMT, RTN, GD, NOC

Healthcare: 3 Tough Luck Tumbles – Are They Buys? Aug 15, 2018

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Spark Therapeutics, Rite Aid, and Alnylam shares have tumbled following news, but that doesn’t necessarily make all three stocks worth buying. Stocks: ONCE, RAD, ALNY

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