Industry Focus

Industry Focus

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Industry Focus episodes

  • CG: What Role Has Private Equity Played in the Retail “Apocalypse”?

    The downfall of Toys “R” Us has placed renewed focus on private equity funds and their connection to the recent string of retail bankruptcies. We look at how their desire for high returns and quick exits can hurt the long-term prospects of even the biggest brick-and-mortar chains.

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    23 min
  • CG: What Role Has Private Equity Played in the Retail “Apocalypse”?

    The downfall of Toys “R” Us has placed renewed focus on private equity funds and their connection to the recent string of retail bankruptcies. We look at how their desire for high returns and quick exits can hurt the long-term prospects of even the biggest brick-and-mortar chains.

    Thanks to LegalZoom for supporting The Motley Fool. Get special savings by going to legalzoom.com, use code “FOOL” at checkout.

    23 min
  • Tech: Time to De-Friend Facebook?

    A lot of people aren't happy with the social media company these days. We run through the Cambridge Analytica data harvesting story, talk about the existing trend of people leaving Facebook, and work through how we feel about the company as shareholders.

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    29 min
  • Tech: Time to De-Friend Facebook?

    A lot of people aren't happy with the social media company these days. We run through the Cambridge Analytica data harvesting story, talk about the existing trend of people leaving Facebook, and work through how we feel about the company as shareholders.

    Thanks to Harry’s for supporting Industry Focus. Get your free trial set – go to Harrys.com/fool

    29 min
  • Energy: Steel Tariffs Cause Outcry But What Would Tariffs Really Achieve?

    President Trump announced earlier in March that there will be a 25% tariff on imported steel and a 10% tariff on imported aluminum. This led to widespread criticism and fears of prices going up on everything from washing machines to beer. We discuss the details of the tariffs, the likely outcome, and historical examples of both failed and successful tariffs.

    22 min
  • Energy: Steel Tariffs Cause Outcry But What Would Tariffs Really Achieve?

    President Trump announced earlier in March that there will be a 25% tariff on imported steel and a 10% tariff on imported aluminum. This led to widespread criticism and fears of prices going up on everything from washing machines to beer. We discuss the details of the tariffs, the likely outcome, and historical examples of both failed and successful tariffs.

    22 min

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