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Emily Flippen is joined by Jason Hall and Jeff Santoro to sort through the first real wave of economic releases since the government shutdown, and discuss what investors should do when data comes with warning labels.
Companies discussed: CTRE, WMT, COST
Host: Emily Flippen, Jeff Santoro, Jason Hall
Producer: Anand Chokkavelu
Engineer: Bart Shannon
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We look back to look forward and predict whether three of 2025's biggest winners can keep winning in 2026. Can Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU), Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ: HOOD), and Newmont Corp (NYSE: NEM) beat the market again?
Alicia Alfiere, Keith Speights, and Tim Beyers discuss:
- What would drive outperformance for Micron.
- Why 2025 was so good to Robinhood.
- The macro factor Newmont investors shouldn't ignore.
Tickers: Companies discussed: MU, HOOD, NEM
Host: Tim Beyers
Guests: Alicia Alfiere, Keith Speights
Producer: Anand Chokkavelu
Engineer: Dan Boyd
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MIchaelAaron Flicker is the co-author of Hacking The Human Mind: The Behavioral Science Secrets Behind 17 of the World’s Best Brands.
Motley Fool contributor Rich Lumelleau and Motley Fool Head of Strategic Operations Shannon Jones recently talked with Flicker about his new book, including loss aversion, sunk costs, and the power of pratfalls.
Host: Rich Lumulleau, Shannon Jones
Guest: MichaelAaron Flicker
Producer: Bart Shannon, Mac Greer
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It’s almost 2026, and soon you’ll be receiving your year-end statements for all your investment accounts. You’ll also hear a lot of advice about reviewing and rebalancing your portfolio in January. Robert Brokamp and Certified Financial Planner Sean Gates how to do it and how much re-arranging is necessary.
Also in this episode:
-Why Schwab expects a “vibesession” in 2026
-Why inflation feels worse for many Americans
-Debunking a myth about the relationship between retirement and life expectancy
-Spend money, and get reimbursed for those expenses, from flexible spending accounts and 529s before the end of the year
Host: Robert Brokamp
Guest: Sean Gates
Engineer: Bart Shannon
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The AI trade continues to be the biggest topic on the market and this week we got reports that OpenAI is looking to raise another $100 billion. We discuss that, Gemini’s comeback, and give top executives candy or coal in their stockings.
Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Asit Sharma discuss:
- OpenAI’s reported $100 billion capital raise
- Gemini’s performance and cost advantage
- Which executives get candy and who gets coal?
- Stocks on our radar
Companies discussed: Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL), NVIDIA (NVDA), Oracle (ORCL), Coreweave (CRWV), Chipotle (CMG), Starbucks (SBUX), Apple (AAPL), Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-A, BRK-B).
Host: Travis Hoium
Guests: Lou Whiteman, Asit Sharma
Engineer: Dan Boyd
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While many people are checking off items on their holiday shopping lists, we're making a list (and checking it twice) of stocks we would be happy to buy as 2025 comes to a close. Our list includes 3 giants in their respective fields, but are still Hidden Gems for investors who know what to look for.
Companies discussed: LULU, GOOGL, GOOG, ABNB
Host: Jason Hall, Jon Quast, Dan Caplinger
Producer: Anand Chokkavelu
Engineer: Dan Boyd
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Electric vehicles were supposed to disrupt the auto industry, but sales are down, subsidies are going away, and Ford is pivoting away from EVs and taking $19.5 billion in charges to shift to hybrids. What strategy is the right one long-term?
Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Rachel Warren discuss:
- Ford’s $19.5 billion EV writedown
- Does Detriot have the right strategy?
- What’s next for Rivian and Tesla
Companies discussed: Ford (F), Rivian (RIVN), Tesla (TSLA), General Motors (GM), Lucid (LCID).
Host: Travis Hoium
Guests: Lou Whiteman, Rachel Warren
Engineer: Dan Boyd
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In today’s episode of Motley Fool Money, Emily Flippen is joined by Sanmeet Deo and Jason Hall to break down why the IPO market took off in 2025, which new listings may look like future Rule Breakers, and what investors should be keeping an eye on for new IPOs in 2026:
- Why the IPO market heated up in 2025 and what it means for the future performance of newly listed companies
- What separates true Rule Breaker contenders from fakers when listing on public markets
- What the 2026 IPO market has in store, and if it ever makes sense to buy on day one
Companies discussed: CRWV, FIG, KLAR, CRCL, SPCE, CHYM, SpaceX
Host: Emily Flippen, Jason Hall, Sanmeet Deo
Producer: Anand Chokkavelu
Engineer: Dan Boyd
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Bloomberg and Reuters are now both reporting that SpaceX plans to go public in 2026 at a valuation that could reach $1.5 trillion, making it the biggest IPO of all time. Would you buy the SpaceX IPO? Leave a comment to let us know.
Rick Munarriz, Karl Thiel, and Tim Beyers:
- Talk about the prospective SpaceX IPO.
- Debate the company’s status as a Rule Breaker.
- Make a call on whether we’d buy the SpaceX IPO.
- Answer listener Mindset questions!
Companies discussed: RKLB, SpaceX
Host: Tim Beyers
Guests: Rick Munarriz, Karl Thiel
Producer: Anand Chokkavelu
Engineer: Annie Pope, Dan Boyd
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Axon Enterprise produces the Taser, body cameras, and cloud-based software services. And the law enforcement technology company has produced big returns for investors. Motley Fool analyst Jason Moser recently talked with Axon President Josh Isner about the recent quarter, recent acquisitions, and the future of Axon.
Host: Jason Moser
Guest: Josh Isner
Producer: Bart Shannon, Mac Greer
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