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The Tom Hanks Effect Jul 20, 2017

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Sears pops after striking a deal to sell Kenmore-branded appliances on Amazon.com. Bill Barker from Motley Fool Funds analyzes the deal and explains how news involving Amazon relates to the classic Tom Hanks film “Big.” Plus, we dig into the latest results from T-Mobile, United Rentals and Polaris Industries. (Tangents include the moon landing, going over your mobile data plan, college rivalries and the wrong place to get a lobster roll.)

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Guidance 101 Jul 19, 2017

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Should companies offer quarterly guidance? What are the incentives in place for Wall Street analysts? Jim Mueller and Aaron Bush break down what investors should know about the guidance game. Plus we dig into IBM’s latest quarter, Chipotle’s latest uncertainty, and the potential merger in the cable networks industry.

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Netflix Conquers The World Jul 18, 2017

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International subscriber growth fuels Netflix to an all-time high. Ryan Reeves and Aneesh Susarla analyze Netflix’s better-than-expected results. Plus, we dig into Select Comfort’s rebranding, UnitedHealth’s latest quarter, and why we’re watching Shopify and PayPal.

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3 IPOs And We’re STILL Not Interested Jul 17, 2017

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Blue Apron falls another 10% after Amazon takes aim at the prepared food kit market. Jason Moser analyzes why it’s probably going to get even worse for Blue Apron. Internet-TV provider Roku and celebrity chef Bobby Flay prepare for two new IPOs that leave us with more questions than answers. Plus, we dip into the Fool Mailbag and offer a preview of Netflix’s upcoming earnings report.

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Target Aims Higher Jul 13, 2017

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Shares of Target rise on upbeat guidance. Uber makes a deal in Russia. And Snap gets some good news.

The Mother of All Coffee Studies Jul 12, 2017

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Harley-Davidson shares drop on a downgrade. Motley Fool Funds analyst Bill Barker shares why demographic trends aren’t on HD’s side right now. Plus, we discuss Time Inc.’s potential rebranding, whether Best Buy is going the way of Sears, and how drinking more coffee is nothing but good for you (we think).

Prime Day, Ad Battles, and Glow-In-The-Dark Cats Jul 11, 2017

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How are YOU celebrating Amazon Prime Day? Aaron Bush analyzes Amazon’s push to international markets and the drive to sell more Echo devices. North America’s newspapers are banding together to take on Facebook and Google over digital advertising. Plus, what in the world is CRISPR and why should investors pay attention?

Fashion Flops While Golf Clubs Pop Jul 10, 2017

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Abercrombie & Fitch walks away from buyout discussions, causing shares to hit a 17-year low. Jason Moser analyzes the retail landscape, Costco’s valuation, and ClubCorp’s 30% pop. Plus, we’re hiring for Fool Japan and heading to Hong Kong for an event with CEO Tom Gardner!

Yum China Is Skating On Thin Crust Jul 06, 2017

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Yum China Holdings gets whacked after Pizza Hut’s tepid results drag down the positive numbers from KFC and Taco Bell. Seth Jayson analyzes the fast-food landscape in China, as well as Tesla’s recent drop, and shares why he’s intrigued by what’s happening in the fashion watch industry.

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Auto Parts Stocks Hit The Skids Jul 05, 2017

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O’Reilly Automotive lowers guidance and shares fall 20%, and drags AutoZone and Advance Auto Parts with it. Jason Moser analyzes the changing landscape for auto parts retailers as Volvo goes electric. Plus we dig into further challenges at Disney’s TV division that have nothing to do with ESPN.

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