Step aside, Siri. A new generation of AI voice assistants has arrived. First, (00:21) Asit Sharma and Mary Long dive into today’s inflation report and talk through the latest AI offerings from Alphabet and OpenAI. Then, (16:03) Ricky Mulvey asks Jason Hall whether co-CEOS are ever a good idea. Stock Advisor discount for podcast listeners: www.fool.com/asit Companies/Tickers discussed: GOOG, GOOGL, MSFT, BOC, SKYH Host: Mary Long Guests: Asit Sharma, Ricky Mulvey, Jason Hall Engineers: Dan Boyd, ...
May 15, 2024•29 min
One tweet is all it takes to add a few billion dollars in market cap. First, (00:21) Jim Gillies and Ricky Mulvey discuss the surge in short term speculation over meme stocks, and the long-term investment story at Home Depot. Then, (19:05) Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp discuss how investors can evaluate exchange traded funds. Companies/Tickers discussed: GME, AMC, HD, SPY, VOO, IJR, VB, SPY, GRMAX Check out the Range Rover Sport at www.landroverusa.com Host: Ricky Mulvey Guests: Jim Gillie...
May 14, 2024•30 min
Private equity has $2.6 trillion in dry powder to put to work, is Squarespace at the top of a long shopping list? (00:21) Jason Moser and Dylan Lewis discuss: - Permira private equity’s plans to take website-builder Squarespace private at $6.9B. - The Biden administration’s reported plans to raise tariffs on EVs, solar equipment, and medical supplies, and why automakers in China aren’t too concerned. (14:54) The internet economy is all about eyeballs. Fool analyst Asit Sharma and Ricky Mulvey ta...
May 13, 2024•29 min
“Ideas are cheap; the people are what matter.” Startups face a lot of risk. But research suggests that 65% of startups fail because of one particular problem: people. Ricky Mulvey caught up with Martin Gonzalez, creator of Google’s Effective Founders Project, to discuss what public investors can learn from the people problems that plague startups… and any other organization. They discuss: How to spot strong leaders. The downside of overconfidence. How company culture affects stock returns. Compa...
May 12, 2024•20 min
Sure, the Apple Vision Pro has some flaws, but it’s incredible to be in a recording studio with Alicia Keys. Mary Long and Jason Moser checked out the new headset and discuss: - The training and educational use cases for spatial computing. - How Apple and Meta products stack up against each other. - Meta’s virtual reality strategy. - The strong value proposition for VR training in healthcare. Companies discussed: AAPL, META, GOOG, GOOGL, MSFT, PCOR, ADSK, AXON, ISGR, GMED Host: Mary Long Guest: ...
May 11, 2024•24 min
Relatively strong earnings results from Shopify and Roblox were overshadowed by questions about the outlook for the rest of the year and whether consumers will keep up the online shopping and in-game spending.. (00:21) Ron Gross and Andy Cross discuss: - Disney’s path to streaming profitability, and the warnings from Shopify and Roblox that growth in the back half of 2024 might be a bit lighter. - Trade Desk’s relative strength in a tough earnings environment, and Airbnb bracing for some travel ...
May 10, 2024•41 min
Wall Street thinks two growth stock prices have gotten a little too high. Plus, we feature a weed company with a lot of cash. (00:21) Kirsten Guerra and Ricky Mulvey break down earnings from Duolingo and Roblox. Then, (16:30) Nick Sciple takes a look at the legal pot business, and a legislative change that could have profound implications on the market. Companies discussed: DUOL, RBLX, GOOGL, GOOG, CRON Public.com disclosure: A High-Yield Cash Account is a secondary brokerage account with Public...
May 09, 2024•32 min
Uber’s earnings may seem a little hand-wavy, but there's more to the story. At (00:12) Tim Beyers and Mary Long take a look at earnings from Uber and Toast. Then, (16:34) Alicia Alfiere and Ricky Mulvey ask if AI will kill Chegg, the homework helper. Tickers discussed: UBER, SICP, JOBY, TOST Host: Mary Long Guests: Tim Beyers, Alicia Alfiere, Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Tim Sparks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 08, 2024•26 min
For anyone besides Netflix? First up, (00:21) Jason Moser and Ricky Mulvey break down earnings from Disney and Axon Enterprise. Then, (19:44) Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp look at the 60/40 portfolio, and if it still holds up in 2024. Tickers discussed: DIS, AXON, NFLX, GLD Learn more about the Range Rover Sport at www.landroverusa.com Host: Ricky Mulvey Guests: Jason Moser, Robert Brokamp, Alison Southwick Engineers: Dan Boyd, Desiree Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...
May 07, 2024•33 min
When Warren Buffett talks, investors listen. We unpack the quotes and commentary from the market’s most anticipated annual meeting and check in on the state of Berkshire Hathaway. (00:13) Jim Gillies and Dylan Lewis discuss: - Berkshire’s past and future succession-- planning. - What Buffett’s cash stack and shrinking Apple position might signal about his view of the market and tax policy. - Why investors shouldn’t be looking at Berkshire on strictly a total-return basis. Companies discussed: BR...
May 06, 2024•24 min
The number of data compromises last year increased by 78% from just 2022, according to the 2023 Annual Data Breach Report. One primary reason for this increase? Artificial intelligence. “This Week in Tech” co-hosts Tim Beyers and Tim White discuss the rise of cyber threats, and what it means for companies like Microsoft, Crowdstrike, and Zscaler. They also discuss how these breaches work, and what you can do to protect yourself and your family. Members of any Motley Fool Service can watch “This ...
May 05, 2024•37 min
Whether it's smartphones or soy lattes, consumers are pickier right now. The companies that are keeping things convenient and creating value offerings are winning, the ones that aren’t are struggling. (00:21) Ron Gross and Jason Moser discuss: - Apple’s sluggish hardware sales and massive $110B buyback program, and Amazon’s killer cloud and ad segment growth. - CVS’s Medicare struggles, Wayfair working out of declines, and Coke keeping things business-as-usual. - The different fates in fast food...
May 03, 2024•41 min
We’re talking big moves and Big Oil as earnings season continues. At (00:21) Jason Hall and Deidre Woollard break down Peloton’s CEO shift and Big Oil’s big profits. At (16:40) Tom Chivers, author of Everything Is Predictable, explains how the Bayesian theorem underlies much of modern life and investing. Companies discussed: PTON, SHEL, XOM, COP Host: Deidre Woollard Guests: Jason Hall, Tom Chivers Producer: Ricky Mulvey, Chace Przylepa Engineers: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
May 02, 2024•28 min
Customers are willing to pay up, as long as it’s convenient. Amazon’s e-commerce segment proves it, but at Starbucks long lines during peak periods have customers rethinking their orders. (00:21) Asit Sharma and Dylan Lewis discuss: - In the face of revenue declines and struggling comps, are Starbucks’ shares worth watching? - Amazon’s eye-popping operating margin, fueled by strength in its ad business, the cloud, and cost-cutting measures. (14:57) The name of the game in food is innovation – Ma...
May 01, 2024•28 min
Alex Chriss is still early in his tenure as the CEO of PayPal, but the company’s turnaround is already showing green shoots. (00:21) PayPal’s earnings and why a drop at a specialty insurance company could be a buying opportunity for investors. (16:57) What to do before you meet a financial advisor, and some questions to ask in an initial meeting. Companies discussed: PYPL, INTU, ZM, KNSL Host: Ricky Muvley Guests: Matt Frankel, Alison Southwick, Robert Brokamp Producer: Mary Long Engineer: Dan B...
Apr 30, 2024•32 min
Ahead of earnings at Paramount, potential deals and rumors are flying. At 00:21, Jason Moser and Deidre Woollard discuss what’s happening at Paramount as well as strong earnings from Domino’s Pizza and SoFi. At 16:58, Invitation Homes CEO Dallas Tanner shares his vision for housing’s future. Companies discussed: SOFI, INVH, DPZ, PARA Host: Deidre Woollard Guests: Jason Moser, Dallas Tanner Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Chace Pryzlepa, Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...
Apr 29, 2024•32 min
Executives like to talk about innovation, but how do you spot the difference between world changing stuff and corporate theater? Elliott Parker is the CEO of High Alpha Innovation and author of, “The Illusion of Innovation.” Parker joins Ricky Mulvey for a conversation about: The power in being contrarian One mega cap that knows how to innovate Why ROIC is not a foolproof metric for investors. Companies discussed: MSFT, IBM, AMZN, NFLX, BRK Host: Ricky Mulvey Guest: Elliott Parker Producers: Mar...
Apr 28, 2024•31 min
Winmark doesn’t make a lot of noise. The business speaks for itself. Winmark, a resale is a franchisor that owns concepts including Plato’s Closet, Play It Again Sports, and Once Upon a Child. The company has tripled the return of the S&P 500 since its IPO, and delivered an annualized return of 18% over the past five years. So, investors may want to pay attention to it. Motley Fool Canada’s Jim Gillies caught up with Winmark CEO, Brett Heffes for a conversation about: - The growth of Play It...
Apr 27, 2024•32 min
We’re seeing consistently strong results this earnings season, but the market keeps looking forward. It loves Alphabet’s dividend and Tesla’s mass market ambitions, but is less sold on Meta commingling AI and the Metaverse. (00:21) Andy Cross and Emily Flippen discuss: - Chipotle’s stellar comps and future store growth opportunity. - Why Tesla’s low-priced EV offering has investors overlooking down results. - Alphabet getting in on the dividend game, and the market telling Meta – don’t spend on ...
Apr 26, 2024•41 min
At (00:21) David Meier and Deidre Woollard discuss IBM’s potential acquisition of HashiCorp and how it helps grow the business. And what was it about Meta’s earnings that gave the market pause? Companies discussed: IBM, HCP, META, NOW, CMG, ALGN Host: Deidre Woollard Guest: David Meier Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 25, 2024•23 min
Tesla’s current-state results weren’t strong, but a low-price EV and the company’s robotaxi unveiling in August have investors excited. At (00:21) we talk Tesla’s down results and up market reaction, how Boeing’s backlog insulates it from short-term delivery hiccups, and why Visa’s results are boring – and that’s a-ok. Companies discussed: TSLA, BA, V Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Jason Moser Producer: Mary Long Engineer: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 24, 2024•24 min
A primary reason to invest now? Have money to buy stuff decades later. The stock market can help you with that goal, but so can government bonds. At (00:21), we look at earnings from General Motors and Spotify. At (15:44), we cover the reasons that inflation is sticky, and what investors can do about it. Companies discussed: GM, SPOT, DAL, SGOV, Dividend report link: www.fool.com/2024dividends Host: Ricky Mulvey Guests: Bill Barker, Robert Brokamp, Alison Southwick Producer: Mary Long Engineers:...
Apr 23, 2024•26 min
Matterport, a former SPAC, finds a new home. (00:21) Jason Moser and Deidre Woollard discuss: - Why this week may be crucial for the market. - If cable companies need to worry about Verizon. - What CoStar really sees in Matterport. (13:05) Sanmeet Deo and Ricky Mulvey break down On Holdings appeal for shoe lovers and stockholders. Companies discussed: ONON, CSGP, MTTR, VZ, TMUS, CMCSA Claim your Epic discount: www.fool.com/epic Host: Deidre Woollard Guests: Sanmeet Deo, Ricky Mulvey, Jason Moser...
Apr 22, 2024•24 min
Investors have big dreams about the future of artificial intelligence, and it’s going to take a lot of energy to get there. Lawrence McDonald is a risk consultant, the founder of The Bear Traps Report, and the co-author of “How to Listen When Markets Speak: Risks, Myths, and Investment Opportunities in a Radically Reshaped Economy.” Deidre Woollard caught up with McDonald for a conversation about: - What an aging American population means for stocks. - How natural gas companies benefit from a gr...
Apr 21, 2024•25 min
You just got a job and want to start investing. Now what? Robert Brokamp and Matt Frankel break down the choices facing new investors, and give some advice for long-term success. They discuss: - The three things needed to invest in individual stocks. - How to select a brokerage. - The fees that investors will encounter, and how to avoid some of them. Companies mentioned: HOOD, SOFI, SCHW Host: Robert Brokamp Guest: Matt Frankel Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ...
Apr 20, 2024•26 min
Earnings are in full swing! We’ve got updates from the industry leaders in streaming, banking, chips and real estate – but strong numbers aren’t always turning into positive market reactions. (00:21) Ron Gross and Matt Argersinger discuss: - Whether investors should be buying Netflix’s “pay attention to this, not that.” - What Taiwan Semi’s results say about chips and why investors are up on United Health despite the company’s recent cybersecurity issues.. - The state of banking and brokerages, ...
Apr 19, 2024•40 min
Are little luxuries are still scoring with consumers? (00:21) Sanmeet Deo and Deidre Woollard discuss: - How smartphone and EV demand are impacting Taiwan Semiconductor. - Japan’s place in the tech race. - More uses for weightloss drugs. (13:39) Mary Long and Deidre Woollard explore the allure of the treasure hunt economy. Companies discussed: FIVE, DLTR, DG, TJX, TSM, ASML, LLY, NVO Host: Deidre Woollard Guests: Sanmeet Deo, Mary Long Producers: Ricky Mulvey, Mary Long Engineers: Dan Boyd, Tim ...
Apr 18, 2024•27 min
The boom is on for chip buyers and sellers, but demand is lighter further up the supply chain. And United results showing the skies look friendly for airline stocks. (00:21) Tim Beyers and Dylan Lewis discuss: - Why ASML’s earnings show a slowdown in investment in chip manufacturing. - United Airlines’ strong quarterly results, and how the airline is handling fleet issues caused by Boeing. - What to watch from enterprise software companies as they report later in earnings season. (15:19) Deidre ...
Apr 17, 2024•26 min
Dealmaking is back, and the banks are loving it. (00:21) Asit Sharma and Ricky Mulvey discuss: - Why Bank of America’s $1.5 billion in net charge-offs can be forgiven by investors. - A long comeback for wealth management at Merrill Lynch. - IMAX’s cash flow story and the future of movie theaters. Plus, (16:33) Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp answer listener questions about tracking investments, leveraged shares, and life insurance. Stocks/tickers mentioned: BAC, MS, IMAX, AMZU, NVDU, SOXL Ho...
Apr 16, 2024•30 min
Retail numbers tell the story of a strong consumer. (00:21) Bill Barker and Deidre Woollard discuss: - Retail sales numbers and what people are and aren’t buying. - What drives good numbers for Goldman Sachs. - Charles Schwab’s bounce-back quarter. (14:24) David Meier interviews Fluence Energy CEO Julian Nebreda on opportunities in the energy storage industry. Companies discussed: FLNC, SCHW, GS, HD, LOW, DNUT, PLAY Host: Deidre Woollard Guests: Julian Nebreda, David Meier, Bill Barker Producer:...
Apr 15, 2024•24 min
