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Industry Focus episodes

November 01, 2016 CG: The Power of Loyalty Programs and Their 3 Billion Members
Though the original loyalty programs date back as far as the Revolutionary War, the explosion of such offerings to everything from airlines and supermarkets to coffee shops and restaurants did not take hold until the late 20th century. We look at why businesses are so eager to sign up customers and how two companies are leveraging their own programs to succeed.
28 min
October 31, 2016 Financials: Halloween is the perfect time to tackle the scariest topic in personal finance: estate planning.
Estate planning isn't a fun topic, but it's a vital one to tackle in order to take care of your loved ones. In this Halloween edition of Industry Focus: Financials, Fool analyst Gaby Lapera and Dan Caplinger, the Fool's director of investment planning, talk about this scary subject, breaking it down into manageable bits that you can plan for. You'll learn what documents you need, whether a will or trust is better for you, various types of trusts, the taxes that some estates have to pay, and how you can tell your loved ones what they'll need to know after your death. Make it your Halloween resolution to tackle your estate planning and put a plan in place that will protect your family from financial harm.
27 min
October 31, 2016 Financials: Halloween is the perfect time to tackle the scariest topic in personal finance: estate p
Estate planning isn't a fun topic, but it's a vital one to tackle in order to take care of your loved ones. In this Halloween edition of Industry Focus: Financials, Fool analyst Gaby Lapera and Dan Caplinger, the Fool's director of investment planning, talk about this scary subject, breaking it down into manageable bits that you can plan for. You'll learn what documents you need, whether a will or trust is better for you, various types of trusts, the taxes that some estates have to pay, and how you can tell your loved ones what they'll need to know after your death. Make it your Halloween resolution to tackle your estate planning and put a plan in place that will protect your family from financial harm.
27 min
October 28, 2016 Tech: Your Quarterly Apple Earnings Deep Dive
It's our favorite show of the quarter! Apple reported earnings last week, we look at the major segments, digest the guidance the company offered up, and discuss some issues analysts raised during the conference call.

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23 min
October 28, 2016 Tech: Your Quarterly Apple Earnings Deep Dive
It's our favorite show of the quarter! Apple reported earnings last week, we look at the major segments, digest the guidance the company offered up, and discuss some issues analysts raised during the conference call.
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23 min
October 27, 2016 Energy: After 2 Years of Pain, Here's Evidence of an Oil Rebound
Schlumberger and Halliburton are already increasing rates amidst what they say is a recovery in oil, Taylor Muckerman and Sean O’Reilly dive in to learn just what this means for investors. Thanks to Criquet for supporting Motley Fool. For 20% off your first purchase, go to criquetshirts.com/fool and use the promo code fool.
17 min
October 27, 2016 Energy: After 2 Years of Pain, Here's Evidence of an Oil Rebound
Schlumberger and Halliburton are already increasing rates amidst what they say is a recovery in oil, Taylor Muckerman and Sean O’Reilly dive in to learn just what this means for investors. Thanks to Criquet for supporting Motley Fool. For 20% off your first purchase, go to criquetshirts.com/fool and use the promo code fool.
17 min
October 26, 2016 Healthcare: When It Comes To These Two Game-Changers, Ignore The Noise And Think Long-Term
Why staying the course with Intuitive Surgical and Illumina could be investors most profit-friendly move.
13 min
October 26, 2016 Healthcare: When It Comes To These Two Game-Changers, Ignore The Noise And Think Long-Term
Why staying the course with Intuitive Surgical and Illumina could be investors most profit-friendly move.
13 min
October 25, 2016 CG: Distribution and Content Collide in $85 Billion AT&T-Time Warner Deal
One company boasts millions of wireless, Internet, and pay-TV subscribers – the other a portfolio of leading entertainment properties spanning film, television, video games, and digital mediums. We look at the potential behind this massive acquisition, the steep regulatory hurdles, and major points of consideration for shareholders of each company. Thanks to Criquet for supporting the Motley Fool. For 20% off your first purchase, go to criquetshirts.com/fool and use the promo code “fool”.
23 min

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