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We analyze the latest results from Apple, Pepsi and Comcast.  And if you think we’re not going to talk about National Hot Dog Day, then it’s probably your first time listening to this podcast.

We analyze the latest earnings from Chipotle, McDonald’s, Coca-Cola and Netflix.

Analyst Matt Koppenheffer discusses the launch of Motley Fool Germany, his upcoming visit to Markel and BB&T’s latest quarterly results.

Microsoft lays off 18% of its workforce, while Morgan Stanley and Mattel report earnings that look nothing like one another.

Yahoo’s 2nd-quarter profits drop on lower ad revenue.  Google adds a high-profile executive to the board of directors.  Plus we analyze Rupert Murdoch’s bid for Time Warner and a key downgrade in the retail industry.

JP Morgan Chase rises on strong 2nd-quarter profits.  Plug Power shares get a jolt from new coverage.  Plus Tom Jacobs shares why Johnson & Johnson is a health care company in the mold of Warren Buffett’s Berkshire-Hathaway.

Big Tobacco is getting bigger as Reynolds American and Lorillard finalize their plans to merge.  Citigroup reports good 2nd-quarter results and pays $7 billion to settle with Uncle Sam.  Plus we dip into the Fool Mailbag and offer advice for anyone heading to Las Vegas.

European markets fell across the board on concerns about Portugal’s largest publicly-traded bank.  Motley Fool Funds analyst Tim Hanson shares why he’s not surprised.  Plus we discuss home improvement stocks in the wake of Lumber Liquidators’ lowering guidance and highlights from the latest Motley Fool Funds shareholder meeting.

On today's show the guys take a look at Amazon's latest move in its battle against book publishers. Plus Alcoa reported yesterday, which means earnings season has unofficially begun.

The Walt Disney Company continues its strong run.  Another U.S. drug company is aiming to relocate to Ireland.  Plus we dip into the Fool Mailbag.