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Tech: Crypto + A Foolish Portfolio Aug 27, 2021

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This episode features a session from our recent member event FoolFest! Motley Fool Germany analyst Bernd Schmid walks host Kate Herman through his outlook on crypto -- the opportunity, most interesting applications, and how to tell pretenders from contenders as investment opportunities.

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Energy: Home Depot + Lowe’s Earnings Aug 26, 2021

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Motley Fool Analyst John Rotonti returns to the show to take a look at Home Depot and Lowe’s recent earnings reports.

Stocks Mentioned: HD, LOW

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Wildcard: Hims and Hers Aug 25, 2021

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Today we go into a consumer brand and telehealth provider: Hims and Hers. They've developed direct relationships with consumers, making it easier to access generic drugs and wellness products in the men's and women's health space. They're expanding into new segments, including mental health, while bringing down barriers. We talk about how this model has lead to ridiculously high margins, but also competition, and how we're looking at the company's prospects.

Stocks: HIMS

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CG: Checking in on the Fashion E-Tailers Aug 24, 2021

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From luxury goods to second-hand resale, online retailers can do it all. But how are they faring mid-year? Join Motley Fool analysts Asit Sharma and Emily Flippen as they discuss some of the most popular fashion e-tailers on the market.

Stocks: Poshmark (POSH), Revolve (RVLV), ThreadUp (TDUP), FarFetch (FTCH), The RealReal (REAL)

Financials: Robinhood Earnings and a SPAC Disappointment Aug 23, 2021

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Here's the top stories from the financial sector this week. Intro: In this episode of Industry Focus: Financials, host Jason Moser and Fool.com contributor Matt Frankel, CFP, dig into the first earnings report Robinhood (NASDAQ: HOOD) has issued as a public company. Also, we recently learned Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC) reversed course on a not-so-popular adjustment to its business, and Matt thinks it's a welcome change. Finally, Bill Ackman's mega-SPAC Pershing Square Tontine Holdings (NYSE: PSTH) has made a major strategy change, and it could be time for investors to move on.

Tech: Free Investing Tools Aug 20, 2021

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Today we take a break from talking about specific companies to loop listeners in on our go-to free resources for information on companies. We give a rundown of our favorite primary and secondary resources for information and spend some time talking about the decision that leveled the playing field for the average investor.

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Energy: Palantir Earnings Aug 19, 2021

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Lou Whiteman joins the show to take a look at Palantir earnings, their gold purchase, and more!

Stocks Mentioned: PLTR, BAH, SAIC, LDOS

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Wildcard: Interview with Latch Co-Founder and CEO Luke Schoenfelder Aug 18, 2021

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Wildcard Wednesday host Jason Moser sits down with Latch co-founder and CEO Luke Schoenfelder. Tune in as they talk about Latch's most recent quarterly results, the opportunities the company is focused on going forward, and much more! LTCH

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CG: Going Bananas for Dole Aug 17, 2021

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As a global leader in fresh fruit and vegetables, Dole is headed to public markets (and is planning on bringing a long history of dividends with it). Join Asit Sharma and Emily Flippen as they discuss the business of produce and if Dole is an attractive investment to consider for dividend and growth investors alike.

Stocks: Dole (NYSE: DOLE)

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