There’s no big headline to point to here, but several small data points and policy decisions all point to one thing: Europe wants to build its own digital infrastructure. That could have profound implications for the mega tech companies in the US, but it could also mean opportunities in helping Europe build out a digital infrastructure for AI and autonomy. Plus, what to make of the Shiller CAPE ratio and how to use cash positions. Tyler Crowe, Matt Frankel, and Lou Whiteman discuss: - Apple figh...
Jun 09, 2026•24 min
The S&P 500 index is removing Pool Corp and Campbell Soup Company from the index and replacing them with Marvell Technology and Flex. Jon, Matt, and Rachel explain what these two new companies do as well as weigh in on whether they could be hidden gems. After this, the team dives into the mailbag with Rachel leading the discussion on Bristol-Myers Squibb and Matt providing some reflections on age-related investing considerations. Jon Quast, Matt Frankel, and Rachel Warren discuss: -Marvel’s ...
Jun 08, 2026•28 min
Every time you log into a corporate network, send a file, or spin up an AI agent, something has to decide what's allowed and what isn't. So what happens when the number of things asking for access goes from 50 million users to billions of AI agents — and the bad actors have frontier models helping them find the cracks? Motley Fool analyst Jason Moser talks with Zscaler CFO Kevin Rubin about zero trust security, the agentic AI threat landscape, and why the cybersecurity buildout may be one of the...
Jun 07, 2026•24 min
It’s Month 6 of our 2026 Financial Planning Challenge! In this installment, Fools Robert Brokamp and Stephanie Marini suggest ways to prioritize and quantify your financial goals, and highlight some tools that will help you crunch the numbers. Also in this episode: -A recent study finds that taxes can take more than a third of your investment over the long term -According to a Wall Street Journal analysis, the five largest home insurers didn’t pay out on more than 44% of claims last year, up fro...
Jun 06, 2026•26 min
The biggest IPOs ever are coming and investors are (understandably) excited. But historically this is a time caution is needed and we discuss why these deals in particular may need some seasoning. We also discuss the advances in autonomy and where there’s opportunities to invest in businesses without speculating. Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Jason Moser discuss: - Today’s market crash - IPO season - Autonomy is here - Who is making irresponsible predictions? - Stocks on our radar Companies di...
Jun 05, 2026•41 min
It seems like no matter the size of a company, it is possible we’ll see a double-digit percentage move in its stock on an earnings release. Today, it was Broadcom's turn to drop nearly 15% after the company reported what look like solid numbers. But when it comes to quarterly earnings, it’s all about the expectations game. Today’s move was clear that expectations are high for AI. Plus, stocks bucking their sector trends and how these mega IPOs will impact indices. Tyler Crowe, Matt Frankel, and ...
Jun 04, 2026•30 min
Alphabet is raising over $80 billion to help its AI buildout, assisted by Berkshire Hathaway. We discuss what that says about the ROI of AI today and how balance sheets play into the equation. Then we discuss the AI supplier hype and why Bitcoin might have a tough year ahead. Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Tyler Crowe discuss: - Alphabet’s $80 billion flex - AI supplier whack a mole - Bitcoin’s Michael Saylor problem Companies discussed: Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL), Berkshire Hathaway (BRKA, BRKB), ...
Jun 03, 2026•25 min
Dollar General was a stock market darling for much of the 2010s, but fell on hard times a few years ago. Numerous value investors have been betting that “it’s not that bad”, but that turnaround strategy has taken much longer than expected. Lou, Matt, and Tyler all look at the status of the Dollar General turnaround story and what does it take to invest successfully in turnarounds. Plus, thoughts on the Citron Research verdict and whether crowdfunded real estate opportunities are worth it. Tyler ...
Jun 02, 2026•25 min
Nvidia announced its new CPU at an event in Taipei and Jon, Rachel, and Matt talked about why potential customers may be interested in buying as well as the potential impacts to primary CPU players such as Intel and AMD. The team also talks about Berkshire Hathaway’s homebuilder acquisition before closing with a question regarding passive investing trends. Jon Quast, Matt Frankel, and Rachel Warren discuss: -Nvidia’s new Vera CPU -The potential fallout in the CPU markout -Berkshire Hathaway’s la...
Jun 01, 2026•25 min
Token consumption grew 17 times last year — not 17%, 17 times. So why are some investors still underexposed to the biggest structural shift in a generation? Motley Fool Contributing Analyst Rachel Warren talks with Jay Jacobs, US Head of Equity ETFs at BlackRock, about the firm's 2026 Thematic Outlook: why the AI infrastructure boom is still in its infancy, how thematic ETFs can give retail investors more precise exposure than traditional sector funds, and what the rise of agentic AI, physical r...
May 31, 2026•20 min
Determining when you can retire requires making several assumptions about the future. Some of the commonly recommended assumptions are very conservative, and may result in you working longer than necessary and spending less in retirement than you could. Robert Brokamp looks at some rules of thumbs that may be overly cautious. Also in this episode: -A study finds that financial mistakes can be a predictor of dementia -Saving more for retirement not only boosts your portfolio but lowers the amount...
May 30, 2026•17 min
Money continues to pour into AI companies like Anthropic, who announced a $65 billion fundraising round this week. But companies are starting to scrutinize their AI investments, which may not be paying off as hoped. Plus, we discuss some of our lessons of a lifetime investing and the stocks on our radar. Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Emily Flippen discuss: - Anthropic’s $65 billion raise - Corporate America’s ROI on AI - What do consumers want? - Our favorite investing quotes and books - Stock...
May 29, 2026•41 min
Jon, Matt, and Travis start the episode by talking about Snowflake’s latest financial results that were catalyzed by one of its newest AI product offerings. The team then talks about the sluggish environment for refinancing mortgages as well as the publicly-traded companies that are impacted. And finally, they finish up talking about some hidden opportunities exposed by Fertitta Entertainment’s acquisition of Caeser’s Entertainment. Jon Quast, Matt Frankel, and Travis Hoium discuss: -Snowflake’s...
May 28, 2026•20 min
Micron has had a turnaround for the ages, going from a free cash flow negative company to a $1 trillion valuation in a little over a year. What does it tell us about the AI buildout? Plus, we get to Eli Lilly’s incredible trial results, acquisition spree, and growth plans before ending with Zscaler’s earnings and why the stock fell 30% today. Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Rachel Warren discuss: - Micron’s trip to $1 trillion - Eli Lilly’s Winning Streak - Zscaler earnings Companies discussed: ...
May 27, 2026•20 min
Ferrari Luce has been announced and it’s getting widely criticised by for the design, which is very un-Ferrari. But maybe that’s the point for a company that sells vehicles that are more show item than utility. Plus, we discuss why the market is bullish on an Iran agreement and how AI spending may take a hit. Travis Hoium, Matt Frankel, and Lou Whiteman discuss: - Ferrari Luce - The market thinks the Iran conflict is coming to an end - Is AI compute spending slowing down Companies discussed: Fer...
May 26, 2026•21 min
It’s a deep dive into the Hidden Gems Investing mailbag as Jon, Matt, and Rachel handle questions regarding international diversification, stocks that have lost momentum, and the changing cybersecurity landscape due to AI. Jon Quast, Matt Frankel, and Rachel Warren discuss: -Magnificent 7 stocks vs international diversification -How to diversify into Japan and India -Stocks that have lost momentum: MercadoLibre and SoFi -The threat to SentinelOne from Anthropic’s Mythos Companies discussed: Appl...
May 25, 2026•24 min
Why do so many people feel overwhelmed right now? And what can investors do about it? How can you separate market signal from media noise when headlines are designed to hijack your attention? Motley Fool Analyst Rachel Warren talks with Fred Marshall, author of Thrive: The Antidote to Future Shock , about staying calm, focused, and effective in a world changing faster than our ability to adapt. Host: Rachel Warren Guest: Fred Marshall Producers: Bart Shannon, Lauren Budabin Disclosure: Advertise...
May 24, 2026•24 min
Bad news, Fools: You and everyone you know is going to eventually pass away. And before then, you or the people you love may become physically or mentally incapacitated. But despite these certainties and possibilities, most people don’t have an estate plan, and if they do, it’s often outdated. Robert Brokamp speaks with attorney Jill Mastroianni, the host of the Death Readiness podcast, about how to protect your assets, your family, and yourself with an updated estate plan. Also in this episode:...
May 23, 2026•30 min
We learned how much money SpaceX is (or isn’t) making from rocket launches and AI in anticipation of the company’s upcoming IPO. Plus, we discuss positive retail earnings, NVIDIA’s results, and software making a comeback. Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Jon Quast discuss: - SpaceX S-1 - NVIDIA earnings - Target and Walmart’s results - Software’s comeback Companies discussed: Tesla (TSLA), Target (TGT), Walmart (WMT), NVIDIA (NVDA), Onto Innovation (ONTO), IBM (IBM), Cloudflare (NET), Workday (WD...
May 22, 2026•41 min
Stop the presses (or the recording, I guess)! SpaceX has filed its S-1 in anticipation of an IPO. The team digs into the details of the IPO prospectus and looks for some of the things that stand out in this monumental, possibly $2 trillion, public offering. Tyler Crowe, Matt Frankel, and Jon Quast discuss: - Starlink’s profitability - The space launch businesses (sort of) profitability - The unbelievably large market estimates - Is SpaceX actually just an AI company? - Can investors benefit from...
May 21, 2026•25 min
Google I/O revealed a lot about Google’s future in artificial intelligence. Not only did the company release a new model, updated search, and launched new AI glasses. We discuss what we learned, whether this is a real normie moment for AI, and what the impacts will be outside of Alphabet. Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Rachel Warren discuss: - Google I/O - Is this AI for normies? - Downstream impacts for investors. Companies discussed: Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL), NVIDIA (NVDA). Host: Travis Hoium G...
May 20, 2026•24 min
It may not look like much right now, but one small detail in Home Depot’s earnings report that should bode well for the beleaguered home improvement retail. We look at the company’s most recent results, whether the company’s stock looks attractive after a five year malaise, and what other companies in the housing and home improvement indsutry Tyler Crowe, Matt Frankel, and Lou Whiteman discuss: - Home Depot’s earnings: The good and the “meh” - Home Depot Stock: value investment or value trap? - ...
May 19, 2026•26 min
The market is buying everything AI related, but that love doesn’t extend to this year’s college graduates or the localities seeing data centers go up. We discuss the pushback to AI that many in Silicon Valley didn’t see coming. Plus, we give a peak at retail earnings and the drama in Lululemon’s board room. Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Rachel Warren discuss: - AI’s unexpected local pushback - Previewing retail earnings - Lululemon’s drama Companies discussed: Lululemon (LULU), Nike (NKE), Tar...
May 18, 2026•21 min
Why does having too much freedom often lead to business failures? How do strict boundaries drive innovation at companies like Pixar and Apple? How can investors use "satisficing" to make better choices in an overwhelmingly complex market? Motley Fool Chief Investment Officer Andy Cross talks with David Epstein, author of Inside the Box: How Constraints Make Us Bette Host: Andy Cross Guest: David Epstein Producer: Bart Shannon, Mac Greer Disclosure: Advertisements are sponsored content and provid...
May 17, 2026•26 min
he age at which you file for Social Security will be one of the most important retirement-related decisions you’ll make. Robert Brokamp discusses the pros and cons of delaying with CPA and financial planner Mike Piper, the creator of Opensocialsecurity.com , a free tool that helps retirees choose the optimal age to claim benefits. Also in this episode: -A report from Standard & Poor’s finds that only 1 in 10 mutual funds that performed in top 25% from 2016-2020 remained in the top 25% from 2...
May 16, 2026•28 min
A look back on what we learned from earnings season, what is hot (and what is not) in the market, and a debate over whether or not inflation can halt the rally. Travis Hoium, Jason Moser, and Lou Whiteman discuss: - What worked (and what didn’t work) this earnings season - What’s wrong with restaurant and apparel stocks? - Should inflation talk worry investors? - Plus, the stocks on our radar Companies discussed:. CBRS, NKE, CHRW, SBUX, DRI, CAVA, DECK, ONON, ISRG, GEH Host: Travis Hoium Guests:...
May 15, 2026•42 min
If you’re making a list of the companies delivering better-than-expected earnings results this quarter, then add Cisco and Lumentum to the list. Spending on data centers and other AI infrastructure is leading both companies to soaring heights, and their valuations reflect Wall Street’s Optimism. Tyler, Matt, and Jon break down the most recent earnings results from these two AI equipment suppliers and whether they look like solid investments today. Tyler Crowe, Matt Frankel, and Jon Quast discuss...
May 14, 2026•29 min
Costs are going up for consumers and producers, which may not be a trend that stops anytime soon. We discuss what’s driving the increases and how it may eventually cause some shocks in a highly valued stock market today. Travis Hoium, Tyler Crowe, and Lou Whiteman discuss: - Consumer price index (CPI) surge - Producer price index (PPI) surge - What higher inflation means for the market Companies discussed: Costco (COST), Walmart (WMT), Target (TGT). Host: Travis Hoium Guests: Tyler Crowe, and Lo...
May 13, 2026•22 min
One of Wall Street’s favorite hobbies is coming up with catchy nicknames for a group of stocks. Thanks to AI, we have a new one: The “AI 11”. Tyler, Matt, and Travis break down what’s in the AI 11 basket, whether its better to invest in baskets or individual companies, the AI Bubble, the state of athletic wear, and listener questions. Tyler Crowe, Matt Frankel, and Travis Hoium discuss: - Who’s part of the “AI 11” - What’s better for investing in trends: single stocks or the basket approach? - T...
May 12, 2026•27 min
Fool contributors Jon, Matt, and Rachel discuss a surprisingly good quarter for an enterprise software company before pivoting to a conversation on hot, upcoming IPOs and how investors should be thinking about managing their portfolios in light of the new exciting opportunities. Jon Quast, Matt Frankel, and Rachel Warren discuss: -Monday.com’s financial results for the first quarter of 2026 -The upcoming Cerebras IPO -Mailbag: Trim my winners to raise cash or deploy new cash? Companies discussed...
May 11, 2026•23 min
