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Visa & Mastercard’s Worst Nightmare Apr 01, 2015

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What do the credit card industry leaders fear the most? A company with the vision to crack the one demographic Visa, Mastercard and American Express haven’t yet: kids. On today’s episode we talk with CEO Larry McCloskey about KiddieCard, which offers children access to capital at dramatically lower interest rates.

Don’t Get a Nasty Burn Mar 31, 2015

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With April right around the corner the gang discusses why the month has historically been a strong one for the stock market. In addition, they chat about cable industry consolidation and dive into the listener mailbag to answer an index fund vs ETF question.

Amazon Prepares to Conquer Yet Another Market Mar 30, 2015

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On today’s show the guys discuss the latest acquisition in the pharmaceutical industry, the booming breakfast wars, and which company Amazon is preparing to make miserable.

Housel Data: What We’re Missing Mar 26, 2015

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Columnist Morgan Housel discusses the state of the housing industry, why the last 25 years are so different from the previous 100 years, and the key housing data point we tend to overlook. Plus he shares some highlights from his recent interview with best-selling author Michael Lewis and two travel tips for anyone heading to New York City.

Buffett’s Latest Buy Mar 25, 2015

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Berkshire-Hathaway and 3G team up again as Heinz merges with Kraft Foods. But is Warren Buffett on the hunt for yet another big deal? Merck and AutoZone announce stock buyback plans. Motley Fool Funds analyst Bill Barker shares why AutoZone shareholders should be more happy than Merck’s. Plus we dip into the Fool Mailbag to talk annual meetings and proxy statements.

Silicon Valley vs. Wall Street Mar 24, 2015

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Google goes to Wall Street to find its next CFO. Is Silicon Valley offering better opportunities than Wall Street? Plus, McCormick serves up some spicy earnings, the biggest copper producer in the public markets takes a machete to its dividend and we look for investing opportunities in marijuana.

Lawyers, Drones & Money Mar 23, 2015

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What do investors need to know about class action lawsuits? How quickly will flying drones get the green light from Uncle Sam? And why oh why are pop music stars suing start-up food companies? We tackle these legal questions and more with The Motley Fool’s Assistant General Counsel Chris Harris.

SXSW 2: Rise Of The Machines Mar 19, 2015

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More investing takeaways from South By Southwest! Motley Fool analyst Simon Erickson discusses the growing healthcare trend of “citizen health”, predictive analytics, and how human-computer interfaces will create efficiencies before, of course, the Rise Of The Machines.

SXSW: What Investors Need To Know Mar 18, 2015

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Fresh off their visit to South By Southwest, Motley Fool analysts David Kretzmann and Aaron Bush discuss their impressions, including the continued rise of mobile, the evolution of e-commerce, and why Big Data and the ride-sharing economy are trends worth watching. Plus, we share listener comments from Twitter and offer travel tips for anyone visiting Austin, Texas.

Airlines, Housing & St. Patrick’s Day Business Mar 17, 2015

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American Airlines rises after being added to the S&P 500 index. Housing starts in February fall 17% due to bad weather. And which industry gets a major lift from St. Patrick’s Day? (Hint: It’s not the obvious choice.)

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