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We preview earnings season and discuss why we’re focused on the oil industry and social media stocks.  Plus we dig into which companies really need a hit, and why we can’t wait to listen to the conference calls of Canadian National Railway, Whole Foods and Yahoo.

JP Morgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon is diagnosed with throat cancer.  Though a full recovery is expected, it raises the question of Dimon’s eventual successor and the importance of all companies having a succession plan in place.  Plus we discuss institutional investors’ reluctance to invest in Alibaba’s IPO and the business of farming.

The US Supreme Court hands broadcast and cable TV companies a big win.  GDP sinks nearly 3%, but Wall Street shrugs it off.  Plus Motley Fool Funds analyst Bill Barker shares what he learned at an investing conference in Paris.

GM recalls 29 million vehicles so far in 2014, yet shares rise on June sales results.  GoPro doubles less than a week after its IPO.  And we analyze fads vs. trends as Nasdaq delists cupcake stock Crumbs Bake Shop.

We analyze the stock market at the halfway point of 2014, Facebook’s latest privacy snafu, and why this week is so important to the U.S. beer industry.

Bed Bath & Beyond hits a new 52-week low after disappointing 1st quarter earnings.  GoPro’s stock soars in its public debut.  Plus we analyze Staples’ latest attempt to lure shoppers.

Today the guys chat about the future of Vertex Pharmaceuticals, the future of Alibaba in the US, and the future of Detroit.

Oracle buys Micros Systems for $5.3 billion.  Apple’s iWatch is on the way, but will it sell?  Plus we analyze American Apparel, lulelemon athletica, and the unique challenge of trying to make your company’s founder go away.

Columnist Morgan Housel analyzes the Fed’s latest move, why wage growth is coming, and why Congress needs to make better sense of the corporate tax structure.

The Fed calls for another $10 billion taper.  Amazon finally unveils its new $199 smartphone.  FedEx stock hits an all-time after 4th-quarter profits doubled.  Plus we analyze Tesla Motors’ decision to release its patents.