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The last few weeks have been particularly head-spinning for investors. We've seen stocks setting records (both good and bad) as volatility seems like it's becoming the norm. It's sometimes difficult but still important to remember how much better investing can be when we focus on the long term. Jason Moser and Emily Flippen share some perspective on their approach to investing and discuss: - Amazon's digital ad business and raising the cost of Prime to $139 - Alphabet splitting its stock (20 for 1) and posting huge 4th-quarter results - Meta Platforms battling "an unprecedented level of competition" - Snap's 1st-ever quarterly net profit - PayPal continuing to struggle with its transition away from eBay - Pinterest increasing revenue while losing global users - The latest from Qualcomm, Spotify, AMD, and Starbucks - Two stocks on their radar: Chipotle and Tenable Holdings
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Stocks: AMZN, GOOG, GOOGL, FB, AAPL, SNAP, PYPL, PINS, QCOM, SPOT, AMD, SBUX, MKC, DASH, SHAK, TENB, CMG
Host: Chris Hill Guests: Emily Flippen, Jason Moser Engineer: Dan Boyd
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This is one of those times when almost no company is going to get the benefit of the doubt from Wall Street and investors in general. Meta Platforms and Spotify are two timely examples. Meta Platforms faces headwinds in the form of inflation, its own investments, and Apple's new iOS privacy changes. Spotify is showing growth, but guidance has some spooked and the latest controversy involving podcast host Joe Rogan isn't helping matters either. Tim Beyers analyzes both companies and discusses the very public roles that CEOs Mark Zuckerberg and Daniel Ek are taking as their companies deal with varying challenges. Plus, Dylan Lewis and Brian Feroldi do a deep dive on Digitalocean, a cloud company some are comparing to a young Shopify.
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Stocks: FB, SPOT, AAPL, ALGN, DOCN, AMZN, MSFT
Host: Chris Hill Guests: Tim Beyers, Dylan Lewis, Brian Feroldi Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl
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Sundar Pichai (Alphabet), Dan Schulman (PayPal), and Kevin Johnson (Starbucks) have been running their respective companies for years, giving investors a track record by which to judge them. While all three stocks have been long-term winners, each is in the spotlight for a different reason. Alphabet announced a 20-for-1 stock split. PayPal's guidance sent shares to their worst day ever. Starbucks plows ahead in the face of multiple headwinds. Ron Gross analyzes each business through the lens of their CEOs and the leadership teams they've built around them. Plus, Ricky Mulvey talks with Maria Gallagher about the history of the NASDAQ and why it matters to investors today.
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Stocks: GOOG, GOOGL, PYPL, NFLX, SBUX, MSFT, META, TSLA
Host: Chris Hill Guests: Ron Gross, Maria Gallagher Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl
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UPS is the largest delivery company in the world. It's also frequently mentioned as a "bellwether stock". Bill Mann analyzes the recent strength in their business, why he thinks it's already priced into shares of UPS, and other companies he looks to when he wants to gauge the strength of the economy. He also discusses ExxonMobil's fast-rising revenue, why he believes energy stocks like XOM have room to run, and what he's going to be watching when Alphabet reports earnings after the closing bell today. Plus, Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp share tactical advice for managing your investment risk.
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Stocks: UPS, XOM, GOOG, GOOGL
Host: Chris Hill Guests: Bill Mann, Alison Southwick, Robert Brokamp Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl
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There are a lot of reasons we love to invest in subscription businesses and high on that list is the recurring revenue model. The Wall Street Journal reports that streaming-video services are losing half of their new subscribers after just a few months. Jason Moser analyzes the challenges of the consumer-facing subscription model and how services like Netflix, Apple+, HBO Max, Disney+ and others are combatting them (to varying levels of success). He also responds to a Motley Fool member's question about whether to focus on buying shares of larger, profitable businesses at the expense of currently-unprofitable companies with potential. Plus, John Rotonti and Jim Gillies discuss value investing and a sleeping tech giant that appears to be getting back on track.
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Stocks: DIS, AAPL, T, NFLX, CMCSA, SPOT, AMZN, NET, V, AI, INTC
Host: Chris Hill Guests: Jason Moser, John Rotonti, Jim Gillies Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl
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"No Regrets" is a popular tattoo but a bad mindset. In his new book “The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward", best-selling author Dan Pink shares how we can apply the feeling of regret to improve our lives. In this conversation with Chris Hill, Dan also discusses: - The research project that led to people around the world sharing their own regrets - How reaching out to old connections is never as awkward as you may think - The future of offices and remote work - His personal experiences with comedian Bob Saget - The potential of no Major League Baseball season this year
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Host: Chris Hill Guest: Dan Pink Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd
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Most investors are not as smart as they thought they were a year ago. Fortunately, they're also not as dumb as they feel today. Morgan Housel, author of the international best-selling book “The Psychology of Money” joins Motley Fool co-founder Tom Gardner on to discuss investing behavior and why it is the most fundamental piece of your investing success. They also talk about how you can think about your cash position and how to mentally prepare for down markets.
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Stocks: NFLX, SHOP
Host: Tom Gardner Guest: Morgan Housel Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Rick Engdahl, Dan Boyd
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Apple posts record revenue. Microsoft makes its intentions clear with respect to its gaming division. Visa and American Express rise on strong results. Tesla tells Wall Street not to expect any new models this year. Home Depot's getting a new CEO while Lowe's gets a new partner in Petco. Atlassian raises guidance and McDonald's is optimistic about the McPlant Burger. Emily Flippen and Ron Gross analyze those stories, discuss areas of the market that look attractive right now, and share two stocks on their radar: Fulgent Genetics and Garmin. John Ourand from Sports Business Journal discusses NFL ratings, what the Olympics mean for NBC, the state of ESPN+, and the prospects for a Major League Baseball season.
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Stocks: AAPL, MSFT, ATVI, V, AXP, PTON, TSLA, TEAM, HD, LOW, WOOF, MCD, DIS, CMCSA, FLGT, GRMN
Host: Chris Hill Guests: Emily Flippen, Ron Gross, John Ourand Engineer: Dan Boyd
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Viewership on Peacock is not as high as Comcast would like, so they're doubling their investment in 2022. Maria Gallagher analyzes the streaming landscape and the role the Winter Olympics plays in Comcast's plans. She also discusses how McDonald's, one of the largest employers in the U.S., is dealing with rising costs and why Levi Strauss is optimistic about 2022. Plus, Emily Flippen and Asit Sharma take a closer look at Wise, a financial tech company aiming to make global currency transactions cheaper.
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Stocks: CMCSA, NFLX, DIS, MCD, LEVI, WISE, SQ, PYPL
Host: Chris Hill Guests: Maria Gallagher, Emily Flippen, Asit Sharma Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd
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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella talked about his company doubling down on gaming, which should give gamers and investors pause. Tim Beyers analyzes not only the impressive 2nd-quarter results but the overall health of Microsoft's business and how much room to run the gaming division has. He also discusses Mattel's renewed partnership with Disney, and what investors need to understand about F5's place in the cloud industry. Plus, Olivia Zitkus and Keith Speights discuss how Pfizer, Moderna, and Abbott Laboratories are investing the money they've earned from Covid-19-related sales, and whether one is doing a better job of it than the others.
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Stocks: MSFT, ATVI, MAT, DIS, HAS, FFIV, SNOW, MDB, PFE, MRNA, ABT
Host: Chris Hill Guests: Tim Beyers, Olivia Zitkus, Keith Speights Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd
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