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02.26.2020

Disney promotes Bob Chapek to CEO. Lowe’s slips on earnings. And Virgin Galactic loses some altitude. Motley Fool analysts Bill Mann and Emily Flippen discuss those stories and talk about the coronavirus.

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02.26.2020 Disney’s New CEO and Virgin Galactic’s Next Frontier Disney promotes Bob Chapek to CEO. Lowe’s slips on earnings. And Virgin Galactic loses some altitude. Motley Fool analysts Bill Mann and Emily Flippen discuss those stories and talk about the coronavirus.
02.25.2020 Mastercard, Home Depot, Shake Shack, EU Stocks Mastercard is getting a new CEO. Home Depot grows 4th-quarter profits. Shake Shack falls as 4th-quarter sales growth slows. Jason Moser analyzes those stories, and shares 3 European stocks as we dip into the Fool Mailbag. (For a FREE copy ...
02.24.2020 Coronavirus: 4 Stocks to Watch The latest coronavirus headlines send the market down 3%. Healthcare analyst Shannon Jones discusses the news and shares why investors might want to keep their powder dry. She also shares four businesses (Inovio Pharmaceuticals, NanoViricides, Moderna Therapeutics, and Co-Diagnostics) that ...
02.20.2020 Morgan Stanley Buys ETRADE Morgan Stanley buys ETRADE in a deal worth $13 billion. Domino’s hits an all-time high on strong 4th-quarter results. L Brands looks to sell a majority stake in Victoria’s Secret to a private equity firm. Bill Barker analyzes those stories ...
02.19.2020 Garmin, Blue Apron, and Groupon Garmin hits a 12-year high on earnings. Blue Apron explores strategic options in the wake of another disappointing quarter. And Groupon plummets as it attempts to refocus its business. Motley Fool analysts Bill Mann and Emily Flippen discuss those stories ...
02.18.2020 Walmart, Buffett’s Grocery Run, 2 Stocks We Just Bought & Sold Walmart’s 4th-quarter miss reminded us of Target’s. Apple lowers guidance due to the ripple effects of coronavirus. Berkshire-Hathaway takes a stake in Kroger, sending shares of the grocery stock higher. Jason Moser analyzes those stories, plus we discuss our most ...
02.13.2020 Alibaba, Tesla, Pepsi Alibaba posts strong 3rd-quarter results. Tesla plans a $2 billion stock offering. Pepsi’s global organic growth highlights a solid 4th-quarter report. Bill Mann analyzes those stories and calls on Pepsi executives to bring Doritos Roulette to America! Thanks Health IQ. ...
02.12.2020 Shopify, Lyft, and the Galaxy Z Shopify soars on earnings. Lyft loses some speed. And Samsung unveils its Galaxy Z foldable smartphone. Motley Fool analysts Emily Flippen and Jim Mueller discuss these stories and weigh in on CVS Health earnings. Get the first $50 off your ...
02.11.2020 T-Mobile/Sprint Merger, Under Armour, Renewable Energy Stocks A federal judge signs off on Sprint’s $26 billion merger with T-Mobile, sending both stocks higher. Jim Mueller analyzes the news and what it means for both investors and customers. Plus, we look at Under Armour’s latest batch of woes, ...
02.10.2020 Investing in Buyouts Restaurant Brands International’s latest quarter was highlighted by Popeye’s same-store sales growing 38%. (Yes, really.) Jason Moser analyzes the results, as well as Markel’s latest quarter. Plus, we dip into the Fool Mailbag to explore investing in buyout opportunities. Get ...
02.06.2020 Twitter Pops, Peloton Drops Twitter’s stock jumps 17% on strong 4th-quarter user growth. Bill Barker analyzes the results and shares why Twitter’s ability to monetize user growth will be key in 2020. Plus, we discuss Peloton’s 3rd-quarter loss and an actual letter about Kellogg’s ...
02.05.2020 Snap, Disney, Chipotle Disney shows strength across the board in its 1st-quarter results, but Disney+ subscriber numbers are grabbing the headlines. Snap’s stock falls 10% on its first revenue miss in nearly two years. Chipotle posts impressive same-store sales numbers in the 4th ...
02.04.2020 YouTube Gets Its Close-Up Alphabet dips below the trillion-dollar market cap line, but the real story (for us) is the latest earnings report included the company breaking out YouTube’s revenue for the first time ever. Jason Moser analyzes Google’s parent company, as well as ...
02.03.2020 Super Bowl Winners and Losers Jeep puts a new twist on Groundhog Day. Google pulls on the heartstrings. Microsoft focuses on a first. And Amazon show us life before Alexa. Analysts Andy Cross and Ron Gross discuss this year’s Super Bowl commercials. And we talk ...
01.30.2020 Tesla, Facebook, Microsoft Tesla & Microsoft hit new all-time highs. Facebook sinks on margin concerns. Abi Malin analyzes the latest results from these companies, and shares her pick for which one is the most attractively priced right now.
01.29.2020 Apple, McDonald’s, Starbucks Apple’s latest quarter was a blockbuster. McDonald’s and Starbucks deliver earnings beats and warnings about China. Bill Barker analyzes those stories, plus we discuss shares of L Brands rising 13% on reports that its CEO might be leaving. (Tangents include ...
01.28.2020 Spicy Stocks, 3M, and the New Pfizer McCormick slips on earnings. 3M announces layoffs. And Pfizer feels some pain. Motley Fool analyst Emily Flippen discusses those stories and talks China and the coronavirus.
01.27.2020 Coronavirus Hitting Stocks D.R. Horton’s stock hits a new all-time high after strong 1st-quarter results. Jason Moser analyzes the prospects for the U.S. housing market. Then we discuss the coronavirus outbreak and its effect on consumer stocks like Starbucks, YUM Brands, Disney, and ...
01.23.2020 Comcast, Airlines, P&G Comcast’s 4th-quarter profits and revenue come in higher than expected. JetBlue, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines all deliver 4th-quarter reports but two of them are still dealing with issues related to Boeing’s 737 Max. Bill Barker analyzes those stories and ...
01.22.2020 Netflix, IBM, and Retail’s Streak Continues Netflix added nearly 9 million subscribers in the 4th quarter, so why isn’t the stock moving higher? IBM’s stock gets a boost after quarterly sales rise for the first time in a year, but is it time for the CEO ...
01.21.2020 “Cash is trash.” Ray Dalio comes into the World Economic Forum in Davos with a hot take about getting off the sidelines and into the stock market. Jason Moser analyzes Dalio’s comments about stocks, gold, and Bitcoin. We also dip into the Fool ...
01.16.2020 A Big Deal for Investors? The U.S. and China agree on a trade deal. Morgan Stanley reports big earnings. And Congress introduces legislation that could be a game changer for the cannabis industry. Analyst Emily Flippen discusses those stories and talks about a few stocks ...
01.15.2020 4 CEOs to Follow Goldman Sachs balances strong 4th-quarter revenue with a billion-dollar legal tab. Target’s stock falls on disappointing holiday sales numbers. Bill Barker analyzes those stories, plus we discuss four CEOs we’d shadow on the job (if they’d agree to it). Thanks ...
01.14.2020 “A fundamental reshaping of finance.” It’s an all-finance episode, so it’s appropriate we have Industry Focus: Financials host Jason Moser in the studio! We discuss Wells Fargo’s 4th-quarter results, Visa’s $5.3 billion acquisition of Plaid, and BlackRock CEO Larry Fink’s annual letter to shareholders. Get ...
01.13.2020 The Most Trusted Brands Five Below falls 15% after holiday sales come in lower than expected. Amazon squares off with PayPal over its acquisition Honey, the shopping rewards platform. Jim Mueller analyzes the latest in retail and payments. Plus, we discuss Morning Consult’s survey ...
01.09.2020 Invest in a Feeling? Costco posts strong same-store sales numbers for December, while Bed Bath & Beyond’s 3rd-quarter results send the stock falling 20%. Abi Malin analyzes the latest in retail news. Plus we dip into the Fool Mailbag to discuss space tourism and ...
01.08.2020 Housing, Airlines, Coffee Lennar, the #2 homebuilder in the U.S., closes out the fiscal year with a strong 4th quarter. Boeing’s stock falls in the wake of a deadly crash. Luckin Coffee announces a secondary offering and a move into vending machines. Bill ...
01.07.2020 The Unbearable Silliness of Price Targets Pier 1 Imports falls 15% after announcing it will close roughly half of its locations. Bill Barker analyzes the challenges facing the home furnishings retailer. Every day Wall Street analysts issue upgrades and downgrades. We discuss why the price targets ...
01.06.2020 PayPal, MercadoLibre, and the Future of Cross-Border Payments PayPal deepens its relationship with MercadoLibre. Jason Moser analyzes what it means for shareholders and what it bodes for Visa, Mastercard, and the future of cross-border payments. Plus, we discuss SmileDirectClub’s new partnership with Walmart, McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski’s drive ...
01.02.2020 Are Apple & Microsoft Overvalued? Given the great run in 2019 that Apple, Microsoft, and Match Group all had, are the stocks overvalued? Andy Cross weighs in on that, as well as a listener question about analyst upgrades. Plus, we share a few business observations ...
12.31.2019 In the Company of Fools “Misery loves company” turns out to be one of those old sayings that’s true for a reason. Chris Hill wraps up 2019 with a few thoughts on his latest attempt on running a marathon (it didn’t end well), a wedding ...
12.30.2019 Cannabis, Healthcare, and The Road Ahead for Investors Why was 2019 so rough for the cannabis industry? How can investors make better sense of the FDA approval process for drugmakers? Shannon Jones analyzes two of the most interesting industries for investors and shares what to watch in 2020 ...
12.26.2019 Meet Zia Zaman Entrepreneur, Aspen Institute fellow, and innovation evangelist Zia Zaman stopped by Fool HQ last month. Chris Hill talks with Zia about his path from Montreal to MIT to Singapore, as well as what investors can learn from ice hockey.
12.24.2019 ‘Twas The Night Before Christmas Chris Hill shares a few holiday wishes before turning the show over to the late, great Louis Armstrong.
12.23.2019 War on Cash, Health & Wellness, Apple ‘19, Twitter ‘20 As we head to the end of 2019, we check in with Jason Moser to see how his “War on Cash” and “Health & Wellness” baskets of stocks performed. Plus, we marvel at Apple’s (and Tim Cook’s) performance in 2019 ...
12.21.2019 Apropos of Canada The bonus episode that almost all of you didn’t ask for is back! Chris Hill and Bill Barker are joined by their longtime friend and colleague from the Great White North, Jim Gillies! Topics covered include Jim’s home in Guelph, ...
12.19.2019 Investing in Fitness, Bond Trading, and Big Tech Can Peleton and Planet Fitness succeed at the same time? Abi Malin analyzes the industry and shares why she believes Peleton doesn’t live up to the hype. Plus, she shares why investors might be overlooking Tradeweb Markets and why Amazon ...
12.18.2019 2019: “A better year for investing than business.” FedEx falls 9%, but just how bad was the quarter? The rise of General Mills continues to be fueled by pet food, but just how bright is the future? Bill Barker analyzes those companies and shares his thoughts on the ...
12.17.2019 Is Boeing Finally Getting It Right? Boeing halts production of the 737 Max indefinitely, but how long will airlines like Southwest wait? Shares of Bed Bath & Beyond rise as Wall Street bets on the retailer’s new CEO. Jason Moser analyzes those stories, plus we dip ...
12.16.2019 Highlights from MJBizCon MJBizCon, the biggest cannabis conference in the world, took place last week in Las Vegas. Emily Flippen returns from the event to share the current state of the business, the most interesting highlights, the strangest thing she saw, and the ...
12.12.2019 Lululemon's New Move and 1 Hot IPO Lululemon reports strong earnings but shares slip on concerns over future growth. And financial software maker bill.com makes a successful debut on Wall Street. Motley Fool analyst Ron Gross discusses these stories and weighs in on the broader IPO market. ...
12.11.2019 “Blue Horseshoe hates GameStop.” Saudi Aramco becomes the biggest public company in the world after its IPO, but what will the next decade bring for the oil and gas industry? Bill Barker analyzes a disastrous day for specialty retail stocks Children’s Place and GameStop. ...
12.10.2019 2 Earnings Reports, 1 CEO on the Move Stitch Fix’s stock rises 10% after the company broke even in the 1st quarter. Abi Malin analyzes the state of Stitch Fix, the latest results from online pet products retailer Chewy, and Upwork’s new CEO. Holiday music - “Bad Kid” ...
12.09.2019 Netflix, Golden Globes, Large Caps vs. Index Funds Netflix comes away with the most Golden Globe nominations in both the film and TV categories. Jason Moser analyzes the boost Netflix gets from the exposure, as well as Disney’s march to a record-shattering year at the box office. Plus, ...
12.05.2019 United’s Next Destination, Slack’s Future, and 2 Discount Retailers to Watch United Airlines announces that CEO Oscar Munoz is stepping down in May and will be replaced by United President Scott Kirby. Messaging platform Slack connects on earnings. And discount retailers Five Below and Dollar General report some healthy growth despite ...
12.04.2019 Google’s New CEO, Expedia’s New CEO, Postmates’ Non-IPO Alphabet’s co-founders, Larry Page and Sergey Brin, take a step back from their duties and hand the reins to Sunder Pichai. Meanwhile, Expedia’s CEO resigns after clashing with chairman Barry Diller. Bill Barker analyzes those stories, as well as Postmates’ ...
12.04.2019 Retail Stocks, Cash, and 1 Stock to Avoid Lands’ End pops 17% on surprising same-store sales growth. Bill Mann analyzes the apparel retailer’s brand strength and makes the case for it being acquired. We reflect on the passing of Mark Butler, CEO of Ollie’s Bargain Outlet. Plus, we ...
12.02.2019 Cyber Monday, Black Friday, McDonald’s New Test Black Friday’s online sales set a new record, but Cyber Monday could be even higher. Gambling revenue in Macau fell in November, so why aren’t casino stocks falling as well? McDonald’s is testing out a new crispy chicken sandwich in ...
11.26.2019 Is Best Buy a Good Buy? Best Buy rises on better-than-expected earnings and optimism over the holiday quarter. Alibaba has a big debut on the Hong Kong market. And CVS Health gets a big new investor. Motley Fool analysts Emily Flippen and Ron Gross discuss those ...
11.25.2019 3 Deals: Luxury Goods, Financial Services, Retail Three deals in three different industries. Jason Moser analyzes LVMH buying Tiffany, Schwab and TD Ameritrade finalizing their paperwork, and eBay selling StubHub to Viagogo. Plus, Jason shares a couple of last-minute cooking tips for Thanksgiving. Thanks Health IQ. See ...

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Shopify, Lyft, and the Galaxy Z

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Twitter Pops, Peloton Drops

Snap, Disney, Chipotle

YouTube Gets Its Close-Up

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Spicy Stocks, 3M, and the New Pfizer

Coronavirus Hitting Stocks

Comcast, Airlines, P&G

Netflix, IBM, and Retail’s Streak Continues

“Cash is trash.”

A Big Deal for Investors?

4 CEOs to Follow

“A fundamental reshaping of finance.”

The Most Trusted Brands

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The Unbearable Silliness of Price Targets

PayPal, MercadoLibre, and the Future of Cross-Border Payments

Are Apple & Microsoft Overvalued?

In the Company of Fools

Cannabis, Healthcare, and The Road Ahead for Investors

Meet Zia Zaman

‘Twas The Night Before Christmas

War on Cash, Health & Wellness, Apple ‘19, Twitter ‘20

Apropos of Canada

Investing in Fitness, Bond Trading, and Big Tech

2019: “A better year for investing than business.”

Is Boeing Finally Getting It Right?

Highlights from MJBizCon

Lululemon's New Move and 1 Hot IPO

“Blue Horseshoe hates GameStop.”

2 Earnings Reports, 1 CEO on the Move

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United’s Next Destination, Slack’s Future, and 2 Discount Retailers to Watch

Google’s New CEO, Expedia’s New CEO, Postmates’ Non-IPO

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