Salesforce is laying off 10% of its workforce. Is it a sign of things to come in the tech industry?  (0:21) Tim Beyers discusses: - How Salesforce's recent acquisitions are the reason layoffs shouldn't be surprising - Why HubSpot's next move is one of the most interesting things in tech - One tech business bucking the trend by increasing its hiring  (8:22) Matt Argersinger previews the year for dividend stock investors, discusses why the payout radio is a key metric to watch, and shares two dividend stocks he believes are looking more attractive these days.  Stocks discussed: CRM, HUBS, ASAN, MNDY, SCHD, VIG, MTN, SWK, EXR, LII  The Motley Fool's top stock-picking service, Stock Advisor, is open to new members for just $99 a year! To join now visit www.fool.com/intro to access this special introductory offer.  Host: Chris Hill Guests: Tim Beyers, Ron Gross Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Rick Engdahl
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2 Dividend Stocks To Watch

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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 AI like that. 
- What Spotify, Snap, and Roku have to say about the strength of the ad market for 2024.

(19:11) Emily and Andy break down two stocks on their radar: Tyler Technologies and Visa.

Stocks discussed: CMG, TSLA, GOOG, GOOGL, META, MSFT, SPOT, SNAP, ROKU, V, TYL.

Host: Dylan Lewis
Guests: Emily Flippen, Andy Cross
Engineers: Dan Boyd
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Chipotle, Tesla, and Alphabet Soar

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
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Meta Slows Its Roll

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
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Tesla: Carmaker Now, Robotaxi Future

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: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl
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These Investments Fight Inflation

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

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Host: Deidre Woollard
Guests: Sanmeet Deo, Ricky Mulvey, Jason Moser
Producer: Ricky Mulvey
Engineers: Rick Engdahl, Dan Boyd
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2 Dividend Stocks To Watch

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