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MarketFoolery: 06.14.2011

June 14, 2011 21:07 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MB

Best Buy reports better-than-expected earnings. Facebook eyes a big IPO. And the CEO of Miracle-Gro eyes the high-end market.

MarketFoolery: 06.13.2011

June 13, 2011 20:23 - 10 minutes - 5.04 MB

Shares of Timberland spike after VF Corp. agrees to buy the footwear company. Wendy's/Arby's Group agrees to sell most of its Arby's chain to private investors. And Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban celebrates his first NBA championship.

MarketFoolery: 06.09.2011

June 09, 2011 21:08 - 17 minutes - 7.95 MB

Is China's growth grinding to a halt? What's the big question for China? Should investors bet on China?

MarketFoolery: 06.08.2011

June 08, 2011 21:03 - 13 minutes - 6.43 MB

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon questions the Fed Chief. OPEC has trouble deciding. McDonald's disappoints. And ExxonMobil and Apple make big plans.

MarketFoolery: 06.07.2011

June 07, 2011 20:49 - 14 minutes - 6.92 MB

Now that Apple has unveiled the iCloud, will it be yet another game-changer for Steve Jobs & Co? The Wall Street Journal reported today that famed bond investor Bill Gross lost $3.4 billion in the Lehman Brothers bankruptcy. What should investors make of the Gross loss? And a Prudential survey found that 3 out of 4 investors say they plan to avoid the stock market for at least the next year. Is this good news for investors who do want to be in the market?

MarketFoolery: 06.06.2011

June 06, 2011 20:45 - 11 minutes - 5.48 MB

Germany approves a plan to phase out nuclear power in favor of wind power and other renewable energy. What is the future of nuclear power? Should investors bet on the wind? Which energy stocks are worth a closer look? Our analysts discuss those questions and discuss the value of lunch with Warren Buffett.

MarketFoolery: 06.02.2011

June 02, 2011 20:11 - 13 minutes - 6.08 MB

The Dow gets off to a rough start in June. For-profit education stocks score some big gains. And three Ivy League professors devise a bubble-detecting model.

MarketFoolery: 06.01.2011

June 01, 2011 20:39 - 15 minutes - 7.22 MB

Gambling revenue in Macau hits a record high. Marathon Oil makes a big deal for big oil and gas reserves. And Yahoo! works on resolving its dispute with Alipay.

MarketFoolery: 05.31.2011

May 31, 2011 20:08 - 12 minutes - 5.62 MB

Nokia cuts its forecast and shares tumble. Will Microsoft Windows Phone 7 help Nokia reconnect with investors? Intel announces plans to develop a super lightweight laptop with tablet features. Will Intel's Ultrabook pose a serious threat to Apple's iPad?

MarketFoolery: 05.26.2011

May 26, 2011 20:16 - 16 minutes - 7.49 MB

Hedge fund manager David Einhorn calls for Microsoft CEO Steve Balmer to step down. Tiffany reports strong earnings. And the SEC approves a plan that could make whistleblowing a lot more lucrative.

MarketFoolery: 05.25.2011

May 25, 2011 19:34 - 13 minutes - 6.1 MB

Barnes & Noble introduces a new rival to Amazon's Kindle. Costco reports strong earnings. And a BBC documentary uncovers Apple's religious appeal.

MarketFoolery: 05.24.2011

May 24, 2011 20:00 - 13 minutes - 6.15 MB

Russian search engine Yandex surges on its first day of trading. The U.S. Treasury prepares to unload its stake in A.I.G. And Ford develops a seat that can monitor a driver's heart and provide an early warning of a heart attack.

MarketFoolery: 05.23.2011

May 23, 2011 20:39 - 14 minutes - 6.6 MB

Standard & Poors downgrades its outlook for Italy's debt. Krispy Kreme reports its biggest quarterly profit in seven years. And Toyota introduces a new friend.

MarketFoolery: 05.18.2011

May 18, 2011 20:21 - 11 minutes - 5.15 MB

Dell reports big profits. General Mills buys a bunch of yogurt. And McDonald's deals with calls for Ronald McDonald to retire.

MarketFoolery: 05.17.2011

May 17, 2011 20:46 - 13 minutes - 6.24 MB

Wal-Mart reports strong international growth and an improvement in U.S. sales. Hewlett-Packard lowers earnings guidance and tries to plug some leaks. And business networking site LinkedIn increases the price range for its intial public offering.

MarketFoolery: 05.16.2011

May 16, 2011 20:28 - 11 minutes - 5.26 MB

The United States government hits its debt ceiling. What does it mean for investors? J.C. Penney reports better-than-expected earnings. Why isn't Wall Street buying the news? And Disney attempts to trademark "Seal Team 6". How nervous should GI Joe be?

MarketFoolery: 05.12.2011

May 12, 2011 20:15 - 9 minutes - 4.5 MB

Google unveils a cloud-based laptop. Will Google's Chromebook test Microsoft's mettle? Shares of Cisco slip after the company lowers earnings guidance and announces plans to cut more jobs. What can the networking giant do to reconnect with investors?

MarketFoolery: 05.11.2011

May 11, 2011 19:04 - 12 minutes - 6 MB

Disney reports weaker-than-expected earnings because of a Martian movie flop. Hermes reports a sharp increase in luxury goods sales. And shares of Yahoo! decline over concerns about its business in China.

MarketFoolery: 05.10.2011

May 10, 2011 20:17 - 16 minutes - 7.82 MB

Microsoft agrees to buy Skype for $8.5 billion dollars. Is picking up the telephony company a good deal for Microsoft? Hertz and Avis engage in a bidding war in the battle for Dollar Thrifty. Should investors take stock in the rental car industry? Our analysts discuss those stories and talk about the latest chapter in Greece's financial woes.

MarketFoolery: 05.09.2011

May 09, 2011 20:18 - 11 minutes - 5.17 MB

Shares of AIG fall to their lowest level in more than eight months. Was the federal government's investment in the insurance company really worth the risk? And social networking site LinkedIn gets ready for its public market debut. Will its IPO conect with investors?

MarketFoolery: 05.04.2011

May 04, 2011 20:37 - 16 minutes - 7.72 MB

The social networking site Renren makes its debut on the public markets. How does the "Facebook of China" compare to the Facebook of the United States? Green Mountain Coffee Roasters serves up big earnings. Will the coffee company continue to grind out big returns?

MarketFoolery: 05.03.2011

May 03, 2011 20:32 - 11 minutes - 5.51 MB

Pfizer reports an increase in quarterly profits but shares fall. Bridgepoint Education reports better-than-expected earnings on strong enrollment numbers. And the CEO of Dish Networks says that Netflix probably has an "insurmountable lead" in streaming video.

MarketFoolery: 05.02.2011

May 02, 2011 20:43 - 10 minutes - 5 MB

What kind of long-term effect will Osama bin Laden’s death have on markets around the world? Our analysts discuss that question and tackle some Berkshire Hathaway-sized questions in the wake of the company's annual meeting. What industry would Warren Buffett invest in for the next 50 years? How does Buffett really feel about gold? And who will succeed Warren Buffett?

MarketFoolery: 04.28.2011

April 28, 2011 20:12 - 12 minutes - 5.68 MB

ExxonMobil and Royal Dutch Shell report big earnings. What other stocks will benefit from higher oil prices? Facebook and Baidu are reportedly teaming up in China. How complicated will their relationship be? And Procter & Gamble deals with higher commodity prices. Should investors take stock in the consumer products giant? Our analysts discuss those stories and offer up some marriage advice for Prince William and Kate Middleton.

MarketFoolery: 04.27.2011

April 27, 2011 20:05 - 10 minutes - 4.92 MB

Amazon reports a decline in first-quarter profits but shares jump on strong revenue growth and better-than-expected guidance. Is Amazon overvalued? What would an "Amazon tax" on internet commerce mean for the company's bottom line? What's Amazon's biggest opportunity? What's its biggest challenge? Our analysts tackle those questions, delve into some big news from Nokia, and offer up three big questions for Warren Buffett.

MarketFoolery: 04.26.2011

April 26, 2011 20:28 - 11 minutes - 5.3 MB

Netflix reports better-than-expected earnings and strong subscriber growth. So why is one of our analysts seeing red? Coca-Cola reports weaker-than-expected earnings. Should Coke borrow a page from Pepsi and grab a snack? And Ford reports its strongest first-quarter earnings since 1998. Should investors take Ford out for a ride or is GM the better investment?

MarketFoolery: 04.25.2011

April 25, 2011 20:03 - 12 minutes - 5.81 MB

Apple and Google deal with concerns over customer privacy. A Federal investigation uncovers evidence that a Boeing oversight could be responsible for the Southwest Airlines fuselage rupture. And Party City files for an IPO.

MarketFoolery: 04.21.2011

April 21, 2011 13:26 - 10 minutes - 4.79 MB

Apple sells 18.65 million iPhones for the quarter, reports a 95% increase in profits, and crushes earnings estimates. Will Apple continue its dominance? Is the stock undervalued? What's the biggest threat to Apple? What's the biggest opportunity for Apple?

MarketFoolery: 04.20.2011

April 20, 2011 20:24 - 10 minutes - 4.64 MB

Intel gets some respect on Wall Street after posting better-than-expected earnings. And Heineken serves up its own big earnings. Our analysts discuss those stories and debate the future of BP.

MarketFoolery: 04.19.2011

April 19, 2011 21:03 - 9 minutes - 4.55 MB

Johnson & Johnson reports better-than-expected earnings. Wal-Mart makes a big acquisition. And McDonald's defends the Happy Meal.

MarketFoolery: 04.18.2011

April 18, 2011 20:57 - 14 minutes - 6.69 MB

Standard & Poor's cuts its outlook on U.S. sovereign debt. Our analysts talk about what it means for investors and debate the commercial success of Men's Wearhouse.

MarketFoolery: 04.14.2011

April 14, 2011 19:30 - 14 minutes - 6.41 MB

Short-term car-rental company Zip Car and McDonald's South American franchisee Arcos Dorados make their Wall Street debuts. Which IPO holds more promise for investors? And Hasbro reports a sharp decline in first-quarter profits. What's behind the trouble in toyland?

MarketFoolery: 04.13.2011

April 13, 2011 20:02 - 10 minutes - 4.75 MB

Shares of Alcoa slide after the aluminum producer kicks off earnings season with weaker-than-expected sales. Is Alcoa a preview of coming attractions? The NYSE cranks up its party business. Is the party over for NYSE's traditional stock exchange? And Parents Magazine names its top family-friendly restaurants. Do family-friendly restaurants make for market-beating stocks?

MarketFoolery: 04.12.2011

April 12, 2011 19:22 - 14 minutes - 6.68 MB

Japan raises the severity level of its nuclear crisis. Cisco says goodbye to the Flip video camera. And a federal court rules that the Winklevoss twins can't undo their Facebook settlement and must learn to live with $160 million.

MarketFoolery: 04.11.2011

April 11, 2011 19:45 - 13 minutes - 6.22 MB

The world's biggest bond fund manager makes a big bet against Uncle Sam. Wal-Mart bets that greater supply equals greater demand. And an online video company in China hits it big with investors.

MarketFoolery: 04.07.2011

April 07, 2011 19:28 - 14 minutes - 6.51 MB

The Chinese government bans ads that promote luxurious lifestyles. Google announces plans to revamp YouTube and invest in original programming.

MarketFoolery: 04.06.2011

April 06, 2011 19:45 - 13 minutes - 6.08 MB

Transocean executives donate part of their bonuses to victims of the Deepwater Horizon explosion. Monsanto produces big profits thanks to strong demand for corn. And Dish Network decides to make it a Blockbuster night.

MarketFoolery: 04.05.2011

April 05, 2011 19:33 - 12 minutes - 5.64 MB

Microsoft gains weight. Apple loses weight. Procter & Gamble unloads a big chip maker. And some big stocks increase their dividends.

MarketFoolery: 04.04.2011

April 04, 2011 20:06 - 12 minutes - 5.79 MB

Southwest Airlines cancels hundreds of flights as it conducts safety inspections of its aircraft. Deepwater Horizon rig operator Transocean awards bonuses to its executives because 2010 was the "best year in safety performance in our company's history." We discuss those stories and share some of the reactions to our April Fool's Day podcast.

MarketFoolery Special: 04.01.2011

March 31, 2011 22:11 - 12 minutes - 5.81 MB

A new day means a whole new (and better!) way to invest. In a special Friday edition of MarketFoolery, our analysts break down one new investing idea to help you on your way to financial independence. Hear a fresh new take on the investing styles of Warren Buffett and John Bogle. Plus, the team provides three stock ideas to get you started on your way!

MarketFoolery: 03.31.2011

March 31, 2011 20:01 - 12 minutes - 5.75 MB

David Sokol, once considered a possible successor to Warren Buffett, resigns following revelations that he bought $10 million in shares of Lubrizol just days before he recommended that Buffett buy the company. Is there another shoe to drop? How much damage has been done to Buffett’s and Berkshire’s reputation? What does the news mean for the Lubrizol deal? Who is the likely successor to Buffett now? Our analysts answer those questions and weigh in with their reactions.

MarketFoolery: 03.30.2011

March 30, 2011 20:25 - 13 minutes - 6.18 MB

Does Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen have a legitimate beef with Bill Gates? What will President Obama's energy plan mean for investors?

MarketFoolery: 03.29.2011

March 29, 2011 19:35 - 16 minutes - 7.68 MB

What does a potential class action lawsuit against Wal-Mart mean for investors? Is there room for optimism in the latest housing numbers? Is there any line that Abercrombie & Fitch won't cross?

MarketFoolery: 03.24.2011

March 24, 2011 20:39 - 10 minutes - 4.6 MB

Are television networks becoming Netflix's worst nightmare? What do Portugal's problems mean for the future of the euro? And will IMAX produce big returns in China?

MarketFoolery: 03.23.2011

March 23, 2011 19:45 - 10 minutes - 5.02 MB

The Egyptian stock market plummets. Howard Stern sues SiriusXM. And the Fed rejects Bank of America's dividend hike.

MarketFoolery: 03.22.2011

March 22, 2011 20:09 - 8 minutes - 4.09 MB

Amazon.com opens its app store for Android smartphones. Apple cries foul and says it holds the "App Store" trademark. How strong is Apple's case? What will the app store mean for Amazon's business? And which stock will perform better over the next five years? We'll tackle those questions and talk RVs, oil prices, and the future of Winnebago.

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