MarketFoolery
2,024 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1.6K ratingsThe Motley Fool's daily look at stocks in the news, the top business/investing stories, and occasional tangents.
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MarketFoolery: 03.14.2011
March 14, 2011 20:45 - 5.72 MBWe take stock of the situation in Japan and discuss the future of nuclear power.
MarketFoolery: 03.10.2011
March 10, 2011 21:31 - 12 minutes - 5.81 MBStarbucks announces a big deal with Green Mountain Roasters. Microsoft sets a new record with Kinect. And Uncle Sam considers ditching the one dollar bill.
MarketFoolery: 03.09.2011
March 09, 2011 20:58 - 12 minutes - 5.65 MBThe bull market celebrates its two-year anniversary. How long will the party last? Burlington Northern Santa Fe produces $2.25 billion in dividends for Berkshire Hathaway. Where will Warren Buffett invest his latest billions? Boston Beer reports weaker-than-expected earnings. What’s on tap for investors?
MarketFoolery: 03.08.2011
March 08, 2011 21:35 - 11 minutes - 5.38 MBIs Facebook's foray into movie rentals a serious threat to Netflix? Is McDonald's losing steam in the U.S.? How did Bill Gates give away the top spot in Forbes magazine's annual billionaire's list?
MarketFoolery: 03.07.2011
March 07, 2011 21:37 - 12 minutes - 5.73 MBWill Starbucks grind out bigger profits if it expands beyond the coffee business? Did Warren Buffett miss the boat on gold? Why did Mattel tell Barbie to hit the road in China?
MarketFoolery: 03.03.2011
March 03, 2011 21:33 - 12 minutes - 5.57 MBHow are retailers like Limited Brands and Costco getting it done? Will raising money overseas help Yahoo! in the U.S.? And why should investors steer clear of the first pure-play Argentina ETF?
MarketFoolery: 03.02.2011
March 02, 2011 21:45 - 10 minutes - 4.96 MBWill Apple's iPad 2 connect on Wall Street? What's behind strong earnings at Costco?
MarketFoolery: 03.01.2011
March 01, 2011 21:39 - 12 minutes - 5.49 MBThe Obama administration issues the first deep water drilling permit in the Gulf of Mexico since the BP oil spill. What does it mean for oil stocks? JP Morgan Chase bets big on Twitter. Is Twitter really worth $4.5 billion? And did Tiffany & Co. make a wise investment when it reportedly paid Academy Awards co-host Anne Hathaway $750,000 to wear Tiffany jewelry during the Oscars?
MarketFoolery: 02.28.2011
February 28, 2011 21:30 - 9 minutes - 4.47 MBWarren Buffett's annual letter to shareholders was released on Saturday. Regarding the prospect of Berkshire Hathaway making more acquisitions Buffett wrote, “Our elephant gun has been reloaded, and my trigger finger is itchy.” So which companies would make for an attractive target? Our analysts discuss why Costco, Markel, and McCormick might be worthy of Buffett’s attention.
MarketFoolery: 02.24.2011
February 24, 2011 21:13 - 14 minutes - 6.77 MBGeneral Motors reports its first annual profit in seven years. Apple shareholders reject a call for the company to disclose its succession plan. Frito-Lay gets a brand new bag.
MarketFoolery: 02.23.2011
February 23, 2011 21:16 - 11 minutes - 5.21 MBOil prices in the U.S. hit their highest level in more than two years. Which stocks will benefit? Shares of Hewlett-Packard tumble after the company lowers its revenue forecast. Will the Palm acquisition improve HP's fortunes?
MarketFoolery: 02.17.2011
February 17, 2011 20:18 - 11 minutes - 5.28 MBWeight Watchers reports big earnings. Apple and Google battle it out for publishers. And IBM's Watson supercomputer records an impressive win on Jeopardy.
MarketFoolery: 02.16.2011
February 16, 2011 20:57 - 14 minutes - 6.45 MBWhat's behind better-than-expected earnings at Dell? Is ExxonMobil running out of oil? Will bankruptcy be the final chapter for Borders? And why does IBM's Jeopardy-playing, supercomputer Watson think Toronto is a city in the United States?
MarketFoolery: 02.15.2011
February 15, 2011 17:55 - 11 minutes - 5.45 MBWhat's behind Warren Buffett's latest buying and selling? What does higher inflation in China mean for investors in the U.S.? Is single-serve coffee the next big market for Starbucks?
MarketFoolery: 02.14.2011
February 14, 2011 20:38 - 11 minutes - 5.14 MBAccording to reports, social gaming company Zynga is now valued at more than seven billion dollars. Is the company behind the virtual hit FarmVille worth really worth that much? JPMorgan Chase is planning to start a fund for social media companies. Is this a savvy investment or just the latest sign of a tech bubble? Facebook's valuation is roughly the same as Disney's. Which company would you rather own in five years?
MarketFoolery: 02.10.2011
February 10, 2011 19:54 - 14 minutes - 6.44 MBWhat's behind Whole Food's healthy earnings? Is Twitter really worth as much as Southwest Airlines? Is Sardar Biglari the next Warren Buffett? Should investors load up on Activision Blizzard?
MarketFoolery: 02.09.2011
February 09, 2011 21:01 - 12 minutes - 5.65 MBWill Nokia partner with Microsoft in a bid for smartphone supremacy? What's behind Disney's big earnings? What does a government diagnosis of "pedal misapplication" mean for the future of Toyota?
MarketFoolery: 02.08.2011
February 08, 2011 20:56 - 12 minutes - 5.79 MBIs China real estate the next big bubble? Has McDonald's found a healthy way to consumers' pocketbooks? Are Avon consumers really bothered by the company's declining margins? And should Romania really be taxing witches?
MarketFoolery: 02.07.2011
February 07, 2011 21:28 - 14 minutes - 6.65 MBHow should investors feel about Coca-Cola's Super Bowl commercials? Can Eminem boost Chrysler's fortunes? Is Apple really the new Big Brother? And what exactly was Groupon thinking? On today's show, we review this year's Super Bowl commercials.
MarketFoolery: 02.03.2011
February 03, 2011 21:39 - 13 minutes - 6.38 MBWhat's the secret behind the better-than-expected earnings from retailers? What will New York City's crackdown on smoking mean for the tobacco business? And will 2012 really be the year that Eastman Kodak regains its mojo?
MarketFoolery: 02.02.2011
February 02, 2011 23:15 - 15 minutes - 6.95 MBEgypt’s stock market has been closed since last Thursday. So why were investors snapping up shares of a certain ETF on Monday? Google accuses Microsoft of copying its search results. Does Google have a legitimate gripe or is it a case of corporate whining? And who should Mattel shareholders thank for the latest batch of great quarterly earnings? Barbie, of course. Listen now and take our Barbie quiz. We promise you’ll never look at Barbie or Ken the same way again.
MarketFoolery: 02.01.2011
February 01, 2011 21:16 - 12 minutes - 5.56 MBHalf the states in America are battling the latest storm and airlines are canceling hundreds of flights. So why is Compass Minerals poised to profit from the historic snowfall? If BP lost close to $4 billion in 2010, why did the company decide to start paying a dividend again? And shares of Tupperware Brands soared on the company’s latest earnings. Time to party with our Tupperware quiz.
MarketFoolery: 01.31.2011
January 31, 2011 21:25 - 11 minutes - 5.32 MBCould China be the next Egypt? Is Amazon primed to compete with Netflix? Will ExxonMobil continue to produce big earnings?
MarketFoolery: 01.27.2011
January 27, 2011 21:05 - 11 minutes - 5.19 MBShares of Netflix hit an all-time high after the company reports blowout earnings. UnderArmour reports strong sales in Japan and eyes the Chinese market. Procter & Gamble deals with rising commodity prices. And the Egyptian stock market drops as political turmoil continues.