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Intel’s 1st quarter was a mixed bag, but optimism pushes the stock higher. Nokia buys Alcatel-Lucent, but does anyone think it’s a good idea?  Plus we dip into the Fool Mailbag, analyze Smith & Wesson’s latest quarter, and discuss the EU’s problems with Google.

JPMorgan Chase hits a 15-year high.  Zillow falls on lowered guidance. Pep Boys posts a loss for the quarter.  We analyze those stories, plus we dip into the Fool Mailbag and celebrate Ben & Jerry’s Free Cone Day.

Under Armour bets big on Masters golf champion Jordan Spieth. We analyze the sports apparel landscape, Pepsi’s new deal with the NBA, and what to expect from Exxon Mobil and Chevron in the wake of Royal Dutch Shell’s $70 billion deal.

As the co-advisor of Motley Fool Hidden Gems, Seth Jayson spends his time looking for investing opportunities in small cap stocks.  In this episode analyzes the state of today’s stock market and shares why he doesn’t go looking for small caps specifically as take-out candidates.  He also shares his thoughts on Lumber Liquidators, Winnebago Industries, and more.  If you’re interested in small cap investing and would like to test the Hidden Gems service, simply go to http://smallcap.fool.com

Is Twitter being sized up by tech giants like Google and Facebook?  How bad is it getting for cable networks?  And Bojangles can serve up a nice platter of chicken & biscuits, but is their S-1 filing to go public just as enticing for investors?  We analyze those topics, dip into the Fool Mailbag and offer up a preview of the Masters tournament.

Motley Fool Funds portfolio manager Bill Mann shares why he’s watching oil & gas services companies this quarter, and why DreamWorks Animation needs a hit.  Plus we discuss what (if anything) FedEx buying TNT Express portends for the EU, and hidden gems in Italy.

Earnings season kicks off this week.  We share why we’re watching Google and Facebook, and why Home Away and Stratasys need to deliver a big quarter.  Plus, we analyze Tesla Motors’ surprising Q1 sales and share 3 book recommendations for investors.

Motley Fool Funds analyst Bill Barker discusses the “perfect calm” and its effect on the stock market.  Plus, we share listeners’ reactions to our April 1st episode and offer travel tips for anyone visiting the City of Brotherly Love.

What do the credit card industry leaders fear the most?  A company with the vision to crack the one demographic Visa, Mastercard and American Express haven’t yet: kids.  On today’s episode we talk with CEO Larry McCloskey about KiddieCard, which offers children access to capital at dramatically lower interest rates. 

With April right around the corner the gang discusses why the month has historically been a strong one for the stock market. In addition, they chat about cable industry consolidation and dive into the listener mailbag to answer an index fund vs ETF question.