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Wanting Fries With That May Cost You
October 30, 2023 20:00 - 39 minutesLabor costs are just one concern facing restaurants. (00:21) Jason Moser and Deidre Woollard discuss: - Restaurant trends and consumer behavior. - The impact of rising labor costs on restaurants. - How delivery has changed the fast food landscape. (21:14) Asit Sharma joins Ricky Mulvey to look at a couple of Halloween stocks... one tasty and one a little bloody. Claim your five dividend stock recommendations: www.fool.com/dividends Companies discussed: MCD, CMG, DASH, UBER, DPZ, HSY, TMDX Hos...
Hungry for Experience
October 29, 2023 15:00 - 25 minutesHow do you build a restaurant chain with lines out the door? Dylan Lewis caught up with Ron Shaich, the former CEO of Panera and Au Bon Pain, the current Chairman of Cava, and author of the upcoming book Know What Matters: Lessons from a Lifetime of Transformation. At a live Motley Fool member event in New York, they discuss: Past, present, and future cravings of the American eater Fighting against the “pervasive short-termism in our capital markets. And the future of automation in food ...
Michael Lewis Interviewed by Tom Gardner
October 28, 2023 16:01 - 29 minutesMichael Lewis knows how to tell a story. He’s given color to the characters behind baseball and the finance industry. Now, he paints a portrait of Sam-Bankman Fried, the infamous face of crypto who went from billionaire to bankrupt overnight. Motley Fool CEO and co-founder, Tom Gardner, caught up with Lewis at a Motley Fool member event in New York. They discuss: The downfall of crypto exchange FTX and potential outcomes for Bankman-Fried’s ongoing criminal trial The hold that FOMO has over...
Softness Ahead for Ads and Consumer Spend?
October 27, 2023 20:00 - 40 minutesBig tech is still benefiting from the push into the cloud, but digital advertising might be slowing down a bit. Earnings from the credit card companies help explain why. (00:21) Emily Flippen and Jason Moser discuss: - Big tech earnings – trends in cloud spend for Amazon, Microsoft, and Alphabet, and what ad market softness might mean for Meta. - Visa and Mastercard earnings, and why consumer spend might lighten up a bit in Q4. - Spotify’s fantastic past twelve months and what investors shou...
Put The Glasses On!
October 26, 2023 20:00 - 38 minutes(00:21) Asit Sharma and Deidre Woollard discuss: - Why this quarter has been so good for ad revenue and if that might change. - How Meta’s spending on virtual reality could pay off. - If Apple or Meta will triumph in the great headset race. (21:40) Tim Beyers talks with author and New York University professor Melissa Schilling about traits shared by the world’s greatest innovators. Claim your Stock Advisor discount here: www.fool.com/mfmdiscount Companies discussed: META, AAPL, NVDA, SNOW, T...
One of these Clouds Is Not Like the Other
October 25, 2023 20:00 - 28 minutesAlphabet shed $100 billion in market value as it ceded some ground in the cloud competition. (00:21) Ricky Mulvey and Nick Sciple discuss: - Microsoft’s quarter and focus on Copilot. - If Bing can become more of a competitor to Google search. - Alphabet’s investments in self-driving technology. - The anti-trust suit hanging over Alphabet. Plus, (14:58) Deidre Woollard interviews Vincent Stanley, Patagonia’s Director of Philosophy, about companies that are doing work to help the planet. Compa...
Weight-Loss Drugs and Coca-Cola
October 24, 2023 20:30 - 29 minutesBeing a CEO is probably a pretty sweet gig. So why are so many leaving their posts? (00:21) Ricky Mulvey and Bill Barker discuss: - General Motors quarter and the latest in its dispute with United Auto Workers. - A slowdown in electric vehicle production. - Coca Cola’s business and stock performance. - Why a record number of CEOs have left their seats this year. Plus, (13:53) Robert Brokamp and Alison Southwick discuss the pillars of retirement planning. Companies discussed: GM, TSLA, KO Sto...
Live from ONE: NYC!
October 23, 2023 20:00 - 34 minutesWe took Motley Fool Money on the road to our ONE member event in NYC, and we’ve got a special episode of analyst insights and listener questions. (00:21) Asit Sharma and Andy Cross discuss: - The Nasdaq building in NYC, and how the company and exchange have fared in 2023. - Some sneak peeks at the sessions for our member event - One Fool stock that isn’t getting enough attention, and another that has surprised the investing team. (14:08) We take questions from our ONE members in NYC – Andy...
Buffett's Advantage
October 22, 2023 15:00 - 22 minutesWhen you have about $150 billion in cash on hand, you’re never out of position for making a decision. Shane Parrish is the founder of Farnam Street, the host of “The Knowledge Project” podcast, and the author of “Clear Thinking: Turning Ordinary Moments Into Extraordinary Results.” Mary Long caught up with Parrish to discuss: - Decision making lessons from Warren Buffett, Charlie Munger, and Daniel Kahneman. - How to create rules to become a more disciplined investor. - Tips for writing an in...
Tom Tackles the Member Mailbag
October 21, 2023 16:01 - 28 minutesMotley Fool CEO and co-founder Tom Gardner answers member questions in an excerpt from Stock Advisor Roundtable, our premium podcast offering. Tom talks about: His top starter stock picks and how Fool recommendations are made 5 CEO’s he’d trust to run The Motley Fool And what he’s learned from past investing wins (and misses) Stock Advisor members can listen to the full conversation here. Tickers discussed: AXON, SPY, ABNB, TTD, TSLA, AMZN, DFH, TMDX, LUV, TREX, SHOP, ANET, CRM Host: Bri...
Price Hikes or Push to Ad-Tier?
October 20, 2023 20:32 - 41 minutesNetflix’s premium tier is now nearly twice as expensive as it was a decade ago – is this pricing power or an effort to move more users to its new ad tier? (00:14) Jason Moser and Matt Argersinger discuss: - Netflix’s price increases, and why the economics of its new advertising approach might be better than its subscriber business. - How making EVs affordable is eating into Tesla’s industry-leading margins. - The Craig Jelenik era at Costco and how the company is doing succession right. (19...
A Tesla For Everyone
October 19, 2023 17:22 - 31 minutesCan Elon Musk build a $30,000 EV that everyone wants to drive? (00:15) Tim Beyers and Deidre Woollard discuss: - Tesla’s compressing margins. - Robots with brains and Tesla’s take on the AI universe. - How Netflix is becoming a global television network. (22:28) Deidre Woollard interviews real estate industry insider Greg Robertson on the impact of lawsuits against the National Association of Realtors. Claim your Stock Advisor discount: www.fool.com/mfmdiscount Companies discussed: TSLA, NFLX...
The IRS Enters the Tax Game
October 18, 2023 21:37 - 28 minutesThe IRS has good news for taxpayers and bad news for Intuit’s TurboTax. (00:16) Jason Moser and Dylan Lewis discuss: - The IRS’ Direct File pilot program coming to 13 states, and what it means for Intuit’s TurboTax. - Why activist investor Engaged Capital is interested in VF Corp – the owner of Vans, The North Face, and Supreme. - How Roblox’s return to office plans are a sign of the times for the pandemic darling. (14:04) Ricky Mulvey caught up with Nick Sciple to check in on Next E...
Microsoft Closes Activision Deal
October 17, 2023 20:00 - 32 minutesNearly two years after the initial announcement, Microsoft has completed the largest deal in tech history. (00:21) Ricky Mulvey and Asit Sharma discuss: - What got Microsoft across the finish line for its acquisition of Activision Blizzard. - An unexpected winner in the deal. - The latest memo from Howard Marks, “Further Thoughts on Sea Change.” - The case for credit investing, and a bond fund yielding 9%. Plus, (15:04) Robert Brokamp and Alison Southwick answer listener questions about mone...
Bank On This?
October 16, 2023 20:00 - 30 minutesCitigroup’s Jane Fraser is looking to reinvent one of the Big Four banks. Can she do it? (00:21)Matt Frankel and Deidre Woollard discuss: - The challenges facing Citgroup. - Why big banks have to get serious about high-yield accounts. - Charles Schwab’s opportunity to build an integrated platform. (19:49) Mark Dixon, CEO of IWG, talks to Deidre Woollard about the changing role of the office in business life. Get your Stock Advisor discount here: www.fool.com/mfmdiscount Companies discussed: C...
The Great Lag
October 15, 2023 16:01 - 25 minutesThe Federal Reserve may act on a forward looking basis, but the bank isn’t always quick in action. Ben Miller is the co-founder and CEO of Fundrise, a real estate investment platform. Deidre Woollard caught up with Miller to discuss: - How slow reaction times from the Fed impact the economy. - The home equity buffer. - Opportunities in innovative investing. - The AI boom in private markets and start-ups. Company discussed: NVDA Host: Deidre Woollard Guest: Ben Miller Producer: Ricky Mulvey En...
Bill Mann “On The Market”
October 14, 2023 16:00 - 33 minutesThe Motley Fool’s Bill Mann recently appeared on the BiggerPockets podcast “On The Market”. Today’s episode is a feed drop of that show. Host Dave Meyer caught up with Bill to chat about what’s going on around the world. They discuss: - Why the US dollar is a “bit of a wrecking ball.” - Semiconductor supply chains. - Apple’s political risks. - China’s real estate market. Companies discussed: AAPL, TSM, ASML, FANUY BiggerPockets credits: Host: Dave Meyer Producers: Kailyn Bennett, Hager Eldaas...
Big Banks and Big Rates
October 13, 2023 20:00 - 40 minutesThe major banks are cashing in on high interest rates, but cracks continue to show in the picture of the consumer. (00:21) Emily Flippen and Jason Moser discuss: - What big interest rates mean for big banks and the latest insights from Jamie Dimon. - Pepsi’s earnings showing signs that growth might be propped up by price hikes. - Atlassian’s $1B acquisition of Loom, the market reaction to the Birkenstock IPO, and Spotify’s latest audio push. (19:11) Bloomberg’s Zeke Faux talks about the tri...
Emergency Pizza, Stat!
October 12, 2023 20:00 - 31 minutesIt’s hard to bet against the enduring appeal of everyone’s favorite dinner. (00:21) Bill Barker and Deidre Woollard discuss: - How Domino’s continues to compete for its share of stomach. - The importance of loyalty programs and the worry of loyalty fatigue. - If Walgreens’s new CEO will keep steering the company toward healthcare. (17:21) Deidre Woollard interviews Professor Michael Robbins on his new book Quantitative Asset Management and the future of AI in investing. Claim your five divide...
Google, DOJ, and Default Inertia
October 11, 2023 20:00 - 28 minutesThe DOJ’s anti-trust suit against Google is far from over, but details are emerging that show even the search giant knew the optics of their search default deal with Apple weren’t great. (00:21) Tim Beyers and Dylan Lewis discuss: - How the DOJ is charging Google cemented itself as the search leader with exclusive deals with Apple. - Just how lucrative those deals were for Apple. - The similarities with this case and the government’s anti-trust case against Microsoft in the 1990s. (14:46) M...
Disney’s Activist Investor (Reprise)
October 10, 2023 20:00 - 31 minutesActivist investor Nelson Peltz has some ideas for Disney’s board. But are they ready to listen? (00:15) Ricky Mulvey and Jason Moser discuss: Unity Technologies CEO, John Riccitello, stepping down from his seat. How Unity handled pricing changes with its developers. Trian Partners increasing its stake in Disney. Questions about Disney’s turnaround story. Plus, (15:45) Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp discuss the growing trend of unretirement. Companies discussed: U, DIS Hosts: Ricky M...
Add To Cart
October 09, 2023 20:00 - 29 minutesMobile shopping is expected to rule e-commerce this holiday season. (00:13) Asit Sharma and Deidre Woollard discuss: If consumer spending will remain strong over the holiday season. The impact of the rise of mobile shopping. Whether or not retailers can trust the supply chain. (13:27) Founders and investors sit on opposite sides of the table and they don’t always agree. Venture capitalist Jerry Neumann and serial founder Liz Zalman look at both sides in their book Founder vs. Investor. Ac...
Walter Isaacson on Elon Musk
October 07, 2023 16:00 - 48 minutesElon Musk is a serial monotasker. He’s also obsessed with risk. What makes him tick? Ricky Mulvey caught up with Walter Isaacson to talk about the force that is Elon Musk. They also discuss: The importance of the letter X How to craft a “cocktail of a fanatical risk taker” And Musk’s latest endeavor into “real world artificial intelligence” Tickers discussed: TSLA, GOOG, GOOGL Host: Ricky Mulvey Guest: Walter Isaacson Producer: Mary Long Engineer: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choic...
EVs and Inside Elon Musk’s Mind
October 06, 2023 20:00 - 40 minutesBYD is on Tesla’s heels, but we all know Elon Musk loves a challenge. (00:21) Ron Gross and Bill Mann discuss: - The jobs report, and why they’re paying attention to mortgage rates, credit card delinquencies and inventory levels heading into earnings season. - Meta’s plans to offer a monthly subscription to users in the EU. - Cyberattacks hitting Clorox, MGM, and Caesar’s. - China’s BYD heating up the race in EVs. (19:11) Elon Musk’s biographer Walter Isaacson explains Musk’s fascination w...
The Future Of The American Drinker
October 05, 2023 20:00 - 29 minutesBeer continues to shine but will future generations be less likely to drink alcohol at all? (00:21) Bill Barker and Deidre Woollard discuss: - What’s driving the rapid growth of Modelo. - If wine and spirits can rebound for Constellation Brands. - The future of cannabis and Tilray’s tough path to profitability. (17:17) Deidre Woollard interviews Joel Marcus, CEO of Alexandria Real Estate Equities about the future of this life sciences real estate investment trust. Companies discussed: ARE...
A Pure Play Cereal Company?
October 04, 2023 20:00 - 32 minutes(00:21) Asit Sharma and Dylan Lewis discuss: - How Kelloggs became Kellanova and what to make of its cereal spin-off WK Kellogg. - Food service company Aramark spinning out its uniform business Vestis and why one might be more interesting than the other for investors. - The traps to avoid when looking at spin-outs. (15:51) Ricky Mulvey and Bill Mann check in on Costco – the business, its potential, and its new food court offerings. (27:05) The Motley Fool Money team goes out into the f...
All Eyes On the Sphere
October 03, 2023 20:00 - 27 minutesThe shiniest thing in Las Vegas is also a publicly traded company. (00:21) Ricky Mulvey and Nick Sciple discuss: - How consumer spending held up as the economy cooled. - Credit card companies benefiting from a shift toward experiences. - The business behind the dramatic new venue, Sphere. Plus, (9:41) Robert Brokamp interviews Roger Young, CFP and Thought Leadership Director at T. Rowe Price about the company’s research on retirement spending. Companies mentioned: LYV, ABNB, MSGS, SPHR, T...
The Game of the UAW Strikes
October 02, 2023 20:00 - 30 minutesIf you want to know the reasons behind someone’s actions, it’s important to find out the incentives. (00:21) Jason Moser and Deidre Woollard discuss: - If a SPARC is the new SPAC. - Being cautious about IPOs. - The impossibility of creating a super app. (13:50) Ricky Mulvey interviews Marc Robinson, the principal consultant at MSR Strategy and an expert in game theory to understand the rules of the game in this United Autoworkers strike. Claim your Stock Advisor discount here: www.fool.c...
In the Pilot’s Seat
October 01, 2023 16:01 - 29 minutesThe Blue Angels are an elite team of U.S. Naval pilots who maneuver $40 million planes at hundreds of miles per hour while flying mere inches from each other. What’s it like to be in the cockpit? Ricky Mulvey caught up with John “GUCCI” Foley, a former lead solo pilot for the Blue Angels, a keynote speaker, and the author of “Fearless Success.” They discuss: How to find your centerpoint – in airshows and investing What it’s like to sit on a multi-million-dollar sell option And the impor...
Mobile Payments Around the World
September 30, 2023 16:01 - 26 minutesNot everyone has a bank in the developing world, but mobile phones are everywhere. Mary Long and Asit Sharma discuss: The evolution of payments in India Micropayments versus credit cards How MercadoLibre is gaining traction with cross-border payments in Latin America The move for payments companies to become a superapp Companies mentioned: GOOG, GOOGL, PG, PAYTM, TOST, PYPL, MELI, DLO, BABA Host: Mary Long Guest: Asit Sharma Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Rick Engdahl Learn more ab...
The Latest Shut-Down
September 29, 2023 20:00 - 40 minutesFriday’s deadline for government funding seems like it will pass without a resolution. We talk through the latest government shutdown and what it means for the market. (00:21) Jason Moser and Andy Cross discuss: - The government shutdown and how investors and federal employees should be processing the news. - The FTC’s antitrust case against Amazon and what it means for big tech. - Earnings updates from Costco, Nike, and Carmax. (19:11) Motley Fool analyst Rick Munarriz gives a rundown on Ro...
Can’t Touch This
September 28, 2023 20:00 - 33 minutesHow do you measure things like brand and people? (00:21) David Meier and Deidre Woollard discuss: - What the intangibles are and why we need to factor them in. - How Accenture has built a global empire by helping businesses advance. - If the Peloton and Lululemon collaboration will be a win for both brands. (18:24) Kirsten Guerra and Mary Long explore the potential of Roblox both as an investment and as a growing social phenomenon. Companies discussed: RBLX, ACN, PTON, LULU, KO Host: Dei...
Matchmaking, Break-ups, and a Survivor
September 27, 2023 20:30 - 24 minutesIt’s the antitrust case everybody saw coming – does it have merit? (00:21) Asit Sharma and Dylan Lewis discuss: - The FTC’s antitrust case against Amazon, the case’s merits and how Amazon has forced innovation in e-commerce. - What Tinder’s new $500/month “Select” tier says about freemium business models. - Alibaba’s plan to spin out its first business unit – logistics segment Cainiao. (16:02) The Motley Fool’s own Emily Flippen will be on the 45th season of Survivor – ahead of the show...
How Fools Use ETFs
September 26, 2023 20:00 - 27 minutesWe like stocks. We also like exchange traded funds. But first, (00:21) Ricky Mulvey and Jim Gillies discuss: - A difficult stretch for small-cap stocks. - Costco’s new healthcare offering. - One piece of Costco’s valuation that’s often forgotten by investors. Plus, Robert Brokamp and Alison Southwick find out how Fools use ETFs in their portfolios. Companies/ETFs mentioned: COST, CIBR Hosts: Ricky Mulvey, Alison Southwick Guests: Jim Gillies, Robert Brokamp, Kirsten Guerra, Jason Moser,...
The Business of Nightclubs
September 25, 2023 20:00 - 31 minutesRCI Hospitality CEO Eric Langan on consumer spending, capital allocation, and getting into the casino business. (00:21) Jason Moser and Deidre Woollard discuss: - The wisdom Amazon’s bet on Anthropic. - Why Amazon is getting into charging for streaming. - If check-out-free technology is finally reaching its tipping point. (12:25) Ricky Mulvey interviews the CEO of RCI Hospitality, Eric Langan on his view on consumer spending, capital allocation, and his journey to the CEO seat. 5 Stocks Un...
Containing Big Tech
September 24, 2023 15:00 - 28 minutesWhen your information is everywhere, is it possible to rein it back in? Deidre Woollard caught up with Tom Kemp, a cybersecurity expert and author of “Containing Big Tech: How to Protect our Civil Rights, Economy, and Democracy.” They discuss: - The implications of biometric data collection in a world where big tech runs rampant - Which companies are getting the privacy game right (and wrong) - Angel investing, and workarounds to weak links in existing cybersecurity systems Tickers discusse...
CEO Shake-Ups
September 23, 2023 16:01 - 26 minutesExecutives are on the move. The first half of 2023 has seen the highest CEO turnover rate on record, per executive outplacement firm Challenger, Gray, & Christmas. Deidre Woollard caught up with Anand Chokkavelu and Ricky Mulvey to talk about what it means when a leader leaves. They discuss: Whether CEO transitions truly change an investment thesis Where to source ideal replacement candidates And recent examples of expected departures, activist strong-arming, and questionable plays Ti...
The Office Space Depression
September 22, 2023 20:00 - 41 minutesOffice real estate appraisals are seeing haircuts worse than the depths of the great financial crisis. (00:21) Ron Gross and Matt Argersinger discuss: - The Fed walking its talk and maintaining the expectation of another rate hike. - How office real estate is showing signs of trouble, but shouldn’t be weighing down all REITs. - The latest on UAW, WGA, SAG-AFTRA strikes and one metric that shows the gap between company results and worker pay. (19:11) Justin Hotard, Heads up Hewlett Packard...
Powell Stays Put, For Now
September 21, 2023 20:00 - 25 minutesInterest rates are paused but the hikes may not be over yet. (00:21) Bill Mann and Deidre Woollard discuss: - What metrics the Fed is looking at before its next meeting. - How FedEx’s business has evolved over time. - The traits a good chief financial officer should have. (14:52) Tom King and Deidre Woollard explore how TransMedics is building a complete organ transplantation supply chain. Companies discussed: FDX, UPS, TMDX Host: Deidre Woollard Guests: Bill Mann, Tom King Producer: Ric...
“Good Discipline” From IPOs and Investors
September 20, 2023 20:00 - 30 minutesThere’s plenty to learn from the Instacart and Klaviyo IPOs, even if you’re staying away from the stocks themselves. (00:21) Tim Beyers and Dylan Lewis discuss: - The market’s reaction to Instacart’s IPO and whether the company can return to its lofty private valuations. - An under-the-radar IPO this week – Klaviyo, and why it’s worth studying to understand the data relationships between businesses and their customers. (20:39) Deidre Woollard gets the inside scoop on peak performance and...
Three Strikes
September 19, 2023 20:00 - 29 minutesThe United Auto Workers are taking on the entire Big Three at once for the first time ever. (00:21) Ricky Mulvey and Asit Sharma discuss: - How investors can measure an automaker’s profits. - A long-term problem for legacy carmakers. - The impact of the strike on Tesla. - Digital payments adoption in India. Plus, (15:22) Robert Brokamp and Alison Southwick talk about planning dream vacations before retirement and why you shouldn’t wait. Companies discussed: F, GM, STLA, TSLA, PYPL Ho...
The Battle For Breakfast
September 18, 2023 20:00 - 29 minutesKellogg’s is spinning off its core cereal business to focus on the fast-growing snacks market. (00:11) Jason Moser and Deidre Woollard discuss: - Why Kellogg’s is splitting up its business. - If snacks still have growth potential. - Monster’s ability to become a 100-year brand. (13:35) Ricky Mulvey and John Nash analyze newly-listed TKO Holdings, the company that runs both WWE and UFC, and address the challenges it may face in the future. Companies discussed: K, TKO, MNST, CELH Host: Dei...
Number Go Up
September 17, 2023 15:00 - 28 minutes“I’d pull back the curtain and there was nothing there.” The hype of crypto was real. Many of the use cases are still to be determined. Deidre Woollard caught up with Zeke Faux, an investigative reporter for Bloomberg and the author of “Number Go Up: Inside Crypto's Wild Rise and Staggering Fall.” They discuss: - Why investors are quick to throw belief out the window - What really happens at an NFT party with Snoop Dogg, Eminem, and Jimmy Fallon - Questions around stablecoins, and one com...
Back-to-School Stocks
September 16, 2023 16:00 - 18 minutesKids are expensive. Consumers are estimated to spend more than $100 billion on back-to-school shopping this year, according to the National Retail Federation. Deidre Woollard, Mary Long, and Ricky Mulvey got together to talk about companies that could ride the tailwinds of back-to-school season. They discuss: Surprises from a survey revealing the brand preferences of college interns Why “experiential” spending could be the future, or failure, of one big-box sports retailer If ...
A 1700s Cobbler Is Going Public
September 15, 2023 20:21 - 41 minutesWe break down two IPOs on today’s show, one for your phone and one for your toes. (00:38) Jason Moser and Bill Mann discuss: - How oil at $90 is and isn’t an inflationary pressure. - What to make of Apple’s latest iPhone release. - The scoop on two new IPOs – Arm Holdings and Birkenstock. (19:02) Ben Mezrich talks about the origin story of the meme stock and his book-turned-movie Dumb Money, in theaters this weekend. (31:38) Jason and Bill break down two stocks on their radar: PayPal and Sc...
Deadline In Detroit
September 14, 2023 20:00 - 27 minutesIt’s the week of the big auto show in Detroit but industry watchers are more focused on a potential strike than the vehicles. (00:26) Bill Barker and Deidre Woollard discuss: - The demands of the United Auto Workers. - The fading allure of auto shows. - If vehicles will just keep getting bigger. (17:02) Ricky Mulvey and Deidre Woollard ponder the return to office and if things in our working lives will ever be the same again. Companies discussed: F, GM, TSLA, STLA, WE, META, AMZN Host: Deidre...
Apple's Compounding iPhone Iteration
September 13, 2023 20:00 - 31 minutesApple’s iPhone development might seem iterative by year, but over time it compounds into huge improvements and reasons to upgrade. (00:21) Tim Beyers and Dylan Lewis discuss: - Apple’s fall update and the details on the iPhone 15 and 15 Plus. - How the company is using phones to feed content for its future Vision Pro headsets. - Why we want to be hearing more about Slack during Salesforce’s Dreamforce conference. (19:31) Motley Fool analyst Bill Mann joins Ricky Mulvey to break down the f...
Why IPO?
September 12, 2023 20:00 - 31 minutesInvestors are lining up to buy shares of British chip designer, Arm. (00:21) Ricky Mulvey and Bill Barker discuss: - Why Arm is going public. - Disney and Charter Communications making peace. - How investors can break down a company’s prospectus. (15:07) Plus, Robert Brokamp and Alison Southwick open the mailbag and answer your questions about 401(k)s, bonds, and asset allocation. Companies discussed: CHTR, DIS, ARM Host: Ricky Mulvey Guests: Bill Barker, Alison Southwick, Robert Brokamp E...
Twinkies Find A New Home
September 11, 2023 20:00 - 28 minutesThe acquisition of Hostess Brands by J.M. Smucker is the latest in a series of food mergers. (00:21) Jason Moser and Deidre Woollard discuss: - The synergies between Hostess and Smucker. - Why Instacart’s valuation dropped. - Kroger’s push to make the Albertsons deal happen. (16:09) Deidre Woollard interviews Jesse Singh of home exteriors company Azek on competition in the decking space and what’s next for the brand. Companies discussed: TWNK, SJM, SOVO, AMZN, WMT, CPB, KR, AZEK Host: De...
The Four Pillars of Investing with William Bernstein
September 10, 2023 16:01 - 31 minutes“The essence of investing is not maximizing returns, but rather maximizing odds of success.” William Bernstein is a financial theorist, neurologist, and the best-selling author of “The Four Pillars of Investing: Lessons for Building a Winning Portfolio,” now in its second edition. Motley Fool Senior Advisor Robert Brokamp caught up with Bernstein to discuss: - Why a 2% real return is “quite spectacular” - The math and Shakespeare of investing - Why value stocks may have fallen out of fashi...