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Cars and cameras are getting smarter, and that trend isn’t stopping any time soon. Billions more devices are going to connect to the cloud, and that's just one trend driving tech giant Qualcomm. The company is a leader in making the chips that connect devices to the cloud. Jason Moser sat down with Qualcomm’s Chief Financial Officer Akash Palkhiwala to discuss: - The growing opportunities in artificial intelligence and cloud-connected cars - How personal computers are evolving - One “almost unlimited” market opportunity
Stocks mentioned: QCOM, MSFT, TMUS, VZ
Host: Jason Moser Guest: Akash Palkhiwala Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd, Michael Schweitzer
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Warren Buffett isn’t planning on paying his shareholders a dividend, but he’s a big fan of getting a piece of his stocks’ profits. Ricky Mulvey joins The Motley Fool’s Matt Argersinger and Anthony Schiavone to talk about the fundamentals of dividend investing, including: - The case for buying dividend stocks - How to spot healthy payouts - A few interesting income-generating opportunities
Tickers mentioned: BRK.A, BRK.B, GE, KO, MTN, VYM, VIG, NOBL, EBAY, DGX, EPR
Bonus Resource - List of Dividend Aristocrats - https://www.fool.com/investing/stock-market/types-of-stocks/dividend-stocks/dividend-aristocrats/
Host: Ricky Mulvey Guests: Matt Argersinger, Anthony Schiavone Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl
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As U.S. job growth continues, the biggest tech companies plot their next moves.
(0:30) Maria Gallagher and Jason Moser discuss: - June's jobs report, falling gas prices, and the shifting employment landscape - Apple and Google looking to monetize the lock screen of your phone - Meta Platforms planning to launch a $1,000 VR headset - A big rationale for Levi's dividend increase - The latest from Amazon, Upstart Holdings, and GameStop
(20:17) Rachel Warren talks with Jay Jacobs, U.S. Head of Thematics and Active Equity ETFs at BlackRock, about the trends he and his team are watching in infrastructure, emerging markets, and healthcare.
(33:33) Maria and Jason answer a listener's question about Warner Bros Discovery, and share two stocks on their radar: Paycom and Procore Technologies.
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Stocks discussed on the show: UPST, AMZN, JET, DASH, META, AAPL, GOOG, GOOGL, TWTR, GME, LEVI, WBD, PAYC, PCOR
Host: Chris Hill Guests: Maria Gallagher, Jason Moser, Rachel Warren, Jay Jacobs Engineer: Dan Boyd
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If you hate analogies you might want to skip this episode. (0:21) Tim Beyers discusses: - Why GameStop's 4-for-1 stock split is like a Chinese finger trap - Peloton's attempt at boosting employee morale and how it will cost existing shareholders - Whether Peloton is calling a "results-based play" - Virgin Galactic's new partnership with Boeing (13:45) From street food carts to publicly-traded companies, Ricky Mulvey and Asit Sharma dig into businesses that take pride in their craftsmanship.
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Stocks mentioned: GME, PTON, SPCE, BA, SONO, AAPL Host: Chris Hill Guests: Tim Beyers, Asit Sharma Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl
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The UK's regulatory authority on competition has officially opened an investigation into Microsoft's deal to buy Activision Blizzard. (0:21) Bill Mann discusses: - Why Wall Street is shrugging off the news - What to expect when the decision is announced by September 1st - Amazon's deal to take a small stake in GrubHub - The prospect for more companies (e.g., Salesforce, Atlassian) to take stakes in smaller software companies (11:51) Deidre Woollard talks with Jacob Goldstein about his recent interview with Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman, the 3% commission model, and more.
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Stocks mentioned: MSFT, ATVI, UBSFY, AMZN, JET, CRM, TEAM, RDFN, ZG Host: Chris Hill Guests: Bill Mann, Deidre Woollard, Jacob Goldstein Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl
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Peacock isn't as big as Netflix or Disney+, but it continues to make progress shareholders should appreciate. (0:21) Jason Moser discusses: - NBCUniversal booking $1 billion in upfront ad revenue for Peacock - Why The Trade Desk could be a hidden winner from Peacock's advertising growth - Andy Jassy "celebrating" his 1st anniversary as CEO of Amazon (13:05) Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp talk with Morgan Housel about the Great Recession, what led to the financial crisis of 2008, and implications for investors today. Stocks mentioned: CMCSA, NFLX, CHTR, TTD, AMZN, AIG Host: Chris Hill Guests: Jason Moser, Alison Southwick, Robert Brokamp, Morgan Housel Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl
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Over the holiday weekend, we take a break from the cookouts and fireworks to focus on FI – Financial Independence – with Motley Fool contributor Brian Feroldi. (0:53) Dylan Lewis and Brian Feroldi discuss: - The core principles of FI and the different styles it can take - Why a down market is a great time to check in on your financial independence and retirement progress - Why it’s not too late to get started if you feel behind! Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Brian Feroldi Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Rick Engdahl
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Halfway through 2022 it's time for investors to see where we've been and what to look for in the 2nd half of the year. (0:30) Ron Gross and Jason Moser discuss: - Investing headlines for the 1st half of the year - Early frontrunners for "CEO of the Year" - Who needs a stronger 2nd half of 2022 - 3 stocks poised for upside
(19:00) We're dipping into the vault for one of our favorite conversations. Recorded in front of a live audience, best-selling author David Epstein discusses Tiger Woods, predictors of success in the business world, and other takeaways from his book Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World.
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Stocks discussed on the show: PFE, TTD, SBUX, TWTR, TGT, DIS, NFLX, DOCU, ADBE, MSFT, ZM, MAR, ABNB, UBER
Host: Chris Hill Guests: Jason Moser, Ron Gross, David Epstein Engineer: Dan Boyd
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Inflation has been the story of 2022. We zoom in on comments from central bank leaders from yesterday’s ECB Forum to see what insights we can glean. (0:14) Dylan Lewis and John Rotonti discuss: - Fed Chair Powell’s comments yesterday from the ECB Forum - Why experts have so consistently been off on inflation - The types of companies you want to own in an inflationary environment - Why Shopify’s stock split is less important than its share structure changes (18:57) Ricky Mulvey and Ron Gross discuss the ins and outs of investing in a bear market and what types of companies you should be keeping an eye on. Stocks mentioned: HD, COST, NKE, DIS, AAPL, MSFT, TGT Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: John Rotonti, Ron Gross Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Rick Engdahl
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CEOs at Pinterest and Bed, Bath, and Beyond are heading for the exits. And that may be just the beginning. (0:31) Deidre Woollard and Tim Beyers discuss: - Where Pinterest has room to grow. - How stock investors should react to a CEO change. - Nike’s move to a direct-to-consumer strategy. Rachel Warren interviews Ali Parsa, CEO of Babylon Health, a digital-first health service provider. (17:40) They discuss the company’s journey going public and the exciting frontiers of genetic research. Stocks mentioned: PINS, DOCU, BBBY, PYPL, NKE, SAP, BBLN Host: Deidre Woollard
Guests: Tim Beyers, Rachel Warren, Ali Parsa Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Rick Engdahl, Brandon Gentry
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