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Mark Fields is out as CEO at Ford Motor just three years after being unanimously praised as Alan Mulally’s successor.  Taylor Muckerman analyzes the potential thinking behind the decision and where Ford needs to go next with autonomous driving.  Plus we dip into the Fool Mailbag to consider the next e-commerce player Wal-Mart could buy.

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Investors react to the latest political uncertainty. Wal-Mart reports surprising earnings. SiriusXM considers a Pandora purchase. And a new burger king gets crowned. Thanks to Slack for supporting The Motley Fool. Learn more at slack.com

Target’s 1st-quarter profits get them through a “very choppy” retail environment.  Red Robin Gourmet Burgers’ stock pops 17% on a strong 1st-quarter report. David Kretzmann analyzes those companies, plus Jack In The Box’s decision to spin off Qdoba.  Plus, we discuss why delivery is so important for the future success of restaurant companies and spend a minute on last night’s NBA draft lottery.

Home Depot hits an all-time high on another fantastic quarter. Motley Fool Funds analyst Bill Barker shares why, despite a rising stock price, shares of Home Depot are still reasonably priced. Ford Motor is reportedly laying off 10% of its workforce, but the coming disruption in the automotive industry will potentially dwarf this news. Plus, we discuss Tronc’s latest move and rumors of a major rift inside Mondolez.

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Cybersecurity stocks rise after malware attacks affected businesses around the globe over the weekend.  Jason Moser and Taylor Muckerman dip into the Fool Mailbag to analyze the state of 3D printing and what millennials buying homes means for investors.  Plus, we have a few ideas for the next Oreo flavor.