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Energy: Steel Tariffs Cause Outcry But What Would Tariffs Really Achieve? Mar 22, 2018

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President Trump announced earlier in March that there will be a 25% tariff on imported steel and a 10% tariff on imported aluminum. This led to widespread criticism and fears of prices going up on everything from washing machines to beer. We discuss the details of the tariffs, the likely outcome, and historical examples of both failed and successful tariffs.

Healthcare: Windfalls and Snowfalls Mar 21, 2018

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Rain, sleet, and snow can't stop us from covering Arena Pharmaceuticals' slam dunk data.

CG: Why Hudson Shines in Brick-and-Mortar Retail Mar 20, 2018

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The airport concession company made its stock market debut in early February, giving investors the opportunity to tap into a robust corner of the retail world. With management forecasting enviable top and bottom line growth, here’s what Fools need to know before diving in. Thanks to Harry’s for supporting The Motley Fool. Get your Free Trial Set -- go to Harrys.com/fool

Financials: The Senate’s Banking Reform Bill – Here’s What Investors Need to Know Mar 19, 2018

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The Senate just passed a bill that would loosen regulations on all but the largest U.S. banks. In this episode of Industry Focus: Financials, host Michael Douglass and banking specialist Matt Frankel discuss what’s in the bill, and which banks could be the winners and losers.

Tech: Voice, Mobile, and the Rise of China Mar 16, 2018

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We wrap up SXSW week with a recap of the big trends we see impacting the tech space over the next few years and a few questions for investors to think about.

Energy: CASE-ing the Future of Mobility Mar 15, 2018

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How is one of the world's biggest auto manufacturers thinking about the future of mobility and autonomy? We sit down with Wilko Stark, VP Strategy at Daimler and Mercedes Benz and the head of the company’s CASE initiative, to find out.

Healthcare: Silicon Valley Wants to Disrupt Your Genes Mar 14, 2018

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The cost of gene sequencing is falling rapidly, and uses for this data are springing up left and right. Simon Erickson calls in from South by Southwest to chat with Kristine about healthcare's role at the traditionally tech-focused conference.

CG: The Future of Retail With Scott Lachut Mar 13, 2018

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Fresh from his presentation at SXSW 2018, Scott Lachut -- President of Research and Strategy and PSFK -- joins Industry Focus to share his thoughts on major trends and the consumer demands that are changing how companies think about brick and mortar retail. Find out why physical and digital storefronts are more connected than ever and how they’re likely to blend together even further.

Financials: The Chickens*** Club Mar 12, 2018

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White collar crime just isn't prosecuted the way it used to be. To find out why, we chat with Jesse Eisinger, author of "The Chickens*** Club: Why the Justice Department Fails to Prosecute Executives."

Tech: What Are Spotify’s Prospects? Mar 09, 2018

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It’s the leading music streaming service. It’s got nearly 160 million users. But is Spotify a good investment? We look through the company’s prospectus to see how things look right now and discuss the company it could become.

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