Celebrities, talking cats, and bad animation, did those Big Game ads connect?

(00:21) Ricky Mulvey, Dan Boyd and Deidre Woollard discuss:
- What brands are looking for from a major spend.
- The increasing bifurcation of the watching experience.
- If it takes more than a celebrity or three to make a great ad.

(19:11) Mary Long and Rick Munarriz compare Match and Bumble and break down the prospects for these two publicly traded matchmakers.

Companies discussed: PARA, DIS, PDD, MTCH, BMBL, ETSY, VZ, CGSP, RDFN, MNST

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Host: Deidre Woollard
Guests: Ricky Mulvey, Dan Boyd, Mary Long, Rick Munarriz
Producer: Ricky Mulvey
Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl
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Are Big Ads Worth The Spend?

Motley Fool Money is a daily podcast for stock investors. 
Weekday episodes offer a long-term perspective on business news with The Motley Fool's investment analysts. Weekend shows are a mix of investing classes and longer-form interviews.
The show is hosted by Dylan Lewis, Ricky Mulvey, and Mary Long.

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(00:21) Bill Mann and Ricky Mulvey discuss JPMorgan’s investor day and CEO Jamie Dimon’s thoughts on stock buybacks and inflation. They also talk about the shift toward fast-casual dining and Red Lobster’s bankruptcy.

Then, (17:05) Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp answer listener questions about 403(b) accounts and saving for college.

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Companies discussed: JPM, CAVA, SG, TXRH

Host: Ricky Mulvey
Guests: Bill Mann, Alison Southwick, Robert Brokamp
Producer: Mary Long
Engineer: Dan Boyd
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What's on Jamie Dimon's Mind?

Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly have soared on GLP-1 weight-loss drugs – now Hims & Hers is trying to get in on the action with a more available and affordable option. 

(00:21) Asit Sharma and Dylan Lewis discuss:

- Hims & Hers getting into the business of GLP-1 weight loss injections and what the compound market means for Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly. 
- A sneaky company that’s another winner in the weight-loss market.
- Wix’s successful pivot to a free-cash-flow orientation, and how the AI wave is pushing the company forward. 

(14:52) Gym stocks haven’t worked out for most investors, Ricky Mulvey caught up with Motley Fool analyst Sanmeet Deo to find out why he has cooled on one fast-growing gym franchisor and a space in fitness that is investable.

Companies discussed: HIMS, NVO, MCK, LLY, Wix

Host: Dylan Lewis
Guests: Asit Sharma, Ricky Mulvey, Mary Long
Producer: Ricky Mulvey
Engineers: Dan Boyd 

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A New Name in Weight-Loss Drugs

So, you want to grow your wealth. What’s the best way to do it?

In this special episode of Motley Fool Money, we team up with our friends at the real-estate investing site Bigger Pockets to debate whether stocks or real-estate investing will get you more bang for your buck.

Fool analysts Jason Moser and Matt Argersinger are our fighters for stocks. They go up against Bigger Pockets’ CEO Scott Trench and Dave Meyer, the company’s VP of Market Intelligence.

Host: Chris Hutchins
Guests: Matt Argersinger, Dave Meyer, Jason Moser, Scott Trench
Producers: Kailyn Bennett, Jennifer McCord, Ricky Mulvey, Mary Long
Engineers: Exodus Media, Steve Broido
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Better Investment: Stocks or Real Estate?

The Dow’s fresh 40k milestone reminds us that the index isn’t all about industrials, and that it’s caught up with the tech-heavy times.

(00:21) Jason Moser and Matt Argersinger discuss:
- The Dow Jones at 40k, and a look back at the major companies that have led the exchange as it’s moved from traditional industrials and manufacturing to other industries.
- Why the current market environment is helping Walmart reach new customers and leaving Home Depot shoppers on deferral mode. 
- The latest addition to Warren Buffett’s portfolio: Chubb.

(19:11) Whole Foods co-founder John Mackey talks through lessons learned about life and business and his upcoming book The Whole Story.

(35:02) Jason and Matt break down two stocks on their radar: Shopify and T. Rowe Price..

Stocks discussed: WMT, HD, CB, BRK.A, BRK.B, GOOG, GOOGL, SHOP, TROW

Host: Dylan Lewis
Guests: Jason Moser, Matt Argersinger, John Mackey
Engineers: Dan Boyd

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Don’t Sleep on the Dow Jones

The streamer now has Christmas football games.

First, (00:21) Nick Sciple and Ricky Mulvey discuss Netflix’s play into live TV and the bundling of streaming services. Plus, they take a quick look at earnings from Walmart.

Then, (17:12) Motley Fool Contributor Lou Whiteman joins Mary Long to discuss how airlines and Airbnb are experiencing a cooldown in travel.

Companies mentioned: NFLX, DIS, WBD, CMCSA, LUV, DAL, ABNB

Host: Ricky Mulvey
Guests: Nick Sciple, Mary Long, Lou Whiteman
Engineers: Dan Boyd, Steve Broido

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Are Big Ads Worth The Spend?

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