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Expectations Investing Part 2: General Motors to Nvidia
September 09, 2023 16:01 - 31 minutesWhat does an investor have to believe for today’s share price to make sense? Ricky Mulvey and Asit Sharma continue their conversation about Expectations Investing, applying the framework to four companies with different growth outlooks. They discuss: - Value drivers for a mature automaker. - A high-growth payment processing company experiencing a narrative shift. - If Nvidia can maintain its moat over the long-term. Companies discussed: GM, CP, ADYEY, NVDA Host: Ricky Mulvey Guest: Asit...
Disney’s Lost Decade and Next Act
September 08, 2023 20:00 - 39 minutesThe market’s had a surprisingly strong 2023, but investors might be eying easy low-risk yields elsewhere. Jason Moser and Matt Argersinger discuss: - (00:21) How some investors might be tempted to move out of stocks given the yields elsewhere - (9:41) The latest with Disney – its standoff with Charter, plans to take full ownership of Hulu, and what investors should make of its lost decade - (19:11) NYC’s “de facto ban” for Airbnb, what it means for the company and says about the state of ho...
Expectations Investing Part 1
September 07, 2023 20:00 - 31 minutesHow can you use a company’s stock price to give you a window into the future? (00:21) Bill Barker and Deidre Woollard discuss: - Reasons for skepticism when it comes to AI hype. - How long a leash unprofitable software companies may have. - If being located in SIlicon Valley is still an advantage for tech companies. (18:20) Asit Sharma and Ricky Mulvey break down the basics of expectations investing and give a framework for applying it to individual companies. Companies discussed: PATH, A...
Airbnb Leaves NYC, Joins S&P 500
September 06, 2023 20:00 - 27 minutesNew York City cracked down on short-term rentals, but is it a big deal for Airbnb? (00:21) Ricky Mulvey and Jason Moser discuss: - How restrictions on short-term rentals could impact Airbnb’s growth story. - Why investors are sour about AMC’s new share issuance. - One company managing its share count well. Plus, (15:20) Deidre Woollard interviews Oliver Franklin-Wallis, author of “Wasteland: The Dirty Truth About What We Throw Away, Where It Goes, And Why It Matters”. Companies discuss...
Cable Takes on The Mouse
September 05, 2023 20:00 - 29 minutesIf you can’t watch ESPN right now, it’s because one cable company is taking a stand against Disney. (00:21) Ricky Mulvey and Jim Gillies discuss: - Charter Communications’ problem with the streaming economy. - DoorDash’s battle with restaurants over pricing. - Why investors may want to look at Canadian banks. Plus, (17:52) Deidre Woollard and Robert Brokamp check in on the bond market, and how investors can benefit from higher rates. Companies discussed: CHRT, DIS, DASH Host: Rick...
Stadium Sponsors – Buy or Sell?
September 03, 2023 15:00 - 23 minutesNFL Football is back this week, should you be keeping an eye on the companies plastered on the side of stadiums? (00:41) Ricky Mulvey and Dylan Lewis discuss: - Why stadium sponsors generally don’t outperform their peers or the market. - When major sponsorships do and don’t make sense as part of a marketing budget. - Monster Energy’s brilliance in focusing on extreme sports. Companies discussed: F, PG, PAYC, MNST, ALGT, LUMN, MET, SOFI, AAPL, GOOG, GOOGL Host: Dylan Lewi...
A Homebuyer's Dilemma Might Be A Homebuilder's Delight
September 02, 2023 16:00 - 25 minutesExisting home sales are down around 20% year over year for two reasons: mortgage rates are too high and there aren't enough homes for sale. Matt Argersinger and Deidre Woollard discuss: - The current situation of home sales and what could change it. - Why homebuilders are in a good position right now. - If renting will become permanent for more Americans and which companies might benefit. Host: Deidre Woollard Guest: Matt Argersinger Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Rick Engdahl Comp...
Different Customers, Different Retail Results
September 01, 2023 21:05 - 38 minutesThe outlook for major retailers depends a lot on whether their core customers are feeling the pinch. (00:38) Jason Moser and Bill Mann discuss: - Troubling signs on consumer savings rates dropping and more people dipping into their 401ks. - How the consumer crunch is affecting retailers like Dollar General, Big Lots, Five Below and Chewy.. - Why Lululemon is bucking the trend, and Salesforce is cruising despite tighter budgets in enterprise software too. (19:06) Certified Financial Plann...
Salesforce Rights The Ship
August 31, 2023 20:00 - 32 minutesIt’s been a turbulent few quarters for Salesforce but a focus on cost cuts is paying off. (00:15) Tim Beyers and Deidre Woollard discuss: - How Salesforce improved its margins. - What role AI plays in Salesforce’s future. - CrowdStrike’s land-and-expand model for growth. (21:12) Deidre Woollard interviews thredUP CEO James Reinhart on resale as a service and the company’s plans for continued growth. Companies discussed: CRM, CRWD, MSFT, ZS, TDUP Host: Deidre Woollard Guests: Tim Beyers, ...
Buffett Quotes Under the Microscope
August 30, 2023 20:00 - 29 minutesWe celebrate Uncle Warren’s 93rd Birthday with a closer look at some of his best known isms and a look at few investments he wouldn’t want any part of. (00:12) Bill Mann and Dylan Lewis discuss: - Grayscale Bitcoin Trust’s path to a Bitcoin ETF and what it means for crypto adoption. - The largest automaker that you’ve never heard of – Vinfast – and why investors should stay away from its stock. - 3M’s $6B settlement, and how investors should be thinking about the legal issues plaguing the ...
"When in Doubt, Zoom Out"
August 29, 2023 20:00 - 27 minutesCredit card debt and interest rates hit all time highs this year. (00:21) Ricky Mulvey and Bill Barker look at the implications for companies and investors. They discuss: - Macy’s and Nordstrom charging 32% APRs for retail cards. - Historical context on rising delinquencies. - Best Buy’s quarter, and sales slowdown. Plus (12:34) Robert Brokamp and Matt Frankel discuss what to do if your consumer debt is getting more expensive. Companies discussed: BBY, M, JWN, DFS Host: Ricky Mulvey Gu...
Instacart Is IPO Ready
August 28, 2023 20:00 - 33 minutesInstacart is profitable and it’s growing, Is that enough to spark investor interest? (00:21) Jason Moser and Deidre Woollard discuss: - How Instacart makes its money. - What it means to be a grocery technology company. - If a strong Instacart IPO will be go sign for the market. (17:31) Alicia Alfiere and Deidre Woollard break down how Live Nation profits from blockbuster tours. Companies discussed: LYV, DASH, UBER Host: Deidre Woollard Guests: Jason Moser, Alicia Alfiere Producer: Ricky ...
Redfin On The Attack
August 27, 2023 17:23 - 28 minutesReal estate is always a tough business to be in, but especially right now. Redfin is trying to meet customers on multiple fronts from studio apartment rentals to selling $5 million homes. Glenn Kelman has been CEO of Redfin since 2005 guiding the real estate technology company through a variety of transitions, taking the company public in 2017 and plenty of market cycles along the way. Deidre Woollard sat down with Glenn to discuss: - The challenges of the current real estate market. ...
Companies Going on Offense
August 26, 2023 22:41 - 30 minutesMost companies find success in different ways, but there’s a secret sauce to ones that are leading innovators. Behnam Tabrizi is a transformation expert and a faculty member in Stanford University’s executive program. His book is “Going on Offense: A Leader’s Playbook for Perpetual Innovation.” Ricky Mulvey caught up with Tabrizi to discuss: - Tech companies with a cultural advantage. - Why Alphabet might have a bureaucracy problem. - Lisa Su’s “David and Goliath” story at Advanced Micro...
Earnings Buzzwords: AI and Shrink
August 25, 2023 20:00 - 39 minutesNvidia earnings soaked up a lot of headlines, but they’re not the only one making moves in AI. (00:21) Andy Cross and Jason Moser discuss: - The epic hype around Nvidia’s earnings release, and how AI is playing into the ambitions for other companies in tech like Workday. - Why “shrink” is the buzzword of the season in retail and how investors should be looking at it. - How Williams-Sonoma and Ulta bucked tough trends in retail to put up strong numbers, and the numbers behind updates from I...
Nvidia Shoots For The Stars
August 24, 2023 20:00 - 28 minutesJust how big can Nvidia get? For CEO Jensen Huang, it’s to infinity and beyond. (00:21) Tim Beyers and Deidre Woollard discuss: - Nvidia’s strong quarter and the cyclicality of chip demand. - Why Nvidia isn’t the only game in town for AI chips. - How Snowflake’s data warehouse solutions might grow over time. Companies discussed: NVDA, AMD, INTC, SNOW Host: Deidre Woollard Guest: Tim Beyers Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Not Your Older Cousin’s Abercrombie
August 23, 2023 20:00 - 18 minutesAbercrombie is back in vogue, but be careful chasing this cyclical business. (00:21) Jason Moser and Dylan Lewis discuss: - The reality of Peloton’s seasonality, and how the company is doing with its recalls and digital ambitions. - At all-time lows, is Peloton more interesting? - How Abercrombie’s back in vogue, and what the retailer is doing to connect with consumers in a tough retail environment. Companies discussed: PTON, ANF Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Jason Moser Engineers: Dan Boy...
Retail Shrink Gets Bigger?
August 22, 2023 20:00 - 19 minutesDick’s is the latest retailer to feel the pinch of shrink – just remember all theft is shrink, not all shrink is theft. (00:21) Asit Sharma and Dylan Lewis discuss: - Zoom’s customer-driven approach to AI and how the company’s cash hoard is showing up in its earnings. - How a decrease in DIY is impacting Lowe’s results. - Dick’s management joins the ranks of retailers dealing with theft affecting results. Companies discussed: ZM, LOW, DKS Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Asit Sharma Engineers...
Cybersecurity Is Big Business
August 21, 2023 20:00 - 24 minutesThe threats are getting bigger but so are the businesses trying to prevent them. David Meier and Deidre Woollard discuss: - Metrics to watch in business-to-business tech companies. - Why Palo Alto Networks reported on a Friday night. - The growth trends for cybersecurity as a whole. Companies discussed: ZM, PANW, ZS, CRWD Host: Deidre Woollard Guest: David Meier Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How a Scam Spreads
August 20, 2023 15:00 - 20 minutesA good scam works like a magic trick. There’s a beautiful, complex story being sold, but the truth is disappointingly simple. The Oman Ghana Trust Fund raised hundreds of millions of dollars. Investors hoped their money would help unlock Ghana’s inheritance and billions of dollars worth of gold. Many were sold 10-to-1, even 100-to-1 returns on this promise. Yepoka Yeebo is the author of “Anansi’s Gold: The Man Who Looted the West, Outfoxed Washington, and Swindled the World.” Ricky Mulvey ...
Stocks to Stay Cool
August 19, 2023 16:01 - 24 minutesAir conditioners have had a busy summer. This July was the hottest recorded month since the year 1880. Deidre Woollard and Motley Fool Senior Analyst Sanmeet Deo dive into the business of staying cool. They discuss: - The major players and macro landscape for HVAC companies. - Carrier’s transformation. - Growth expectations for heating and cooling companies. - One industry that is incredibly difficult to disrupt. Companies discussed: CARR, WSO, TT, LLI, FERG Host: Ricky Mulvey Gu...
Inside China’s Economic Woes
August 18, 2023 20:00 - 39 minutesA real estate bankruptcy shakes confidence in China and consumers across the globe focus on lower-priced items. (00:21) Ron Gross and Emily Flippen discuss: - Why the consumer focus on groceries and lower cost items are helping Walmart and hurting Target. - The story behind Adyen’s 40% post-earnings drop. - The latest results from JD.com and Tencent, and how to look at some of the scary headlines coming out of China. (19:11) VICI CEO Ed Pitoniak speaks with Motley Fool Money’s Deidre Woo...
Grab Your Groceries
August 17, 2023 20:00 - 19 minutesMore of us are going to Walmart, but Aldi just made a big move that has put it on the radar of Big Grocery. Bill Barker and Deidre Woollard discuss: - Whether Walmart is learning from grocers or grocers are learning from Walmart. - If an Aldi acquisition spells the end of the beloved Winn-Dixie brand. - Why Amazon has struggled with getting grocery right. Companies discussed: WMT, TGT, KR, ACI, AMZN Host: Deidre Woollard Guest: Bill Barker Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Dan Boyd Learn mo...
Two Sides of Retail
August 16, 2023 20:00 - 17 minutesCava delivers some spicy results in its first earnings report and Target and TJX are on the opposite sides of retail trends. (00:21) Jason Moser and Dylan Lewis discuss: - Cava’s stellar first earnings report, and how store count, traffic, and prices are all pushing the company forward. - How Target is being bitten by slowing consumer spend in high-ticket items and increased focus on essential items. - Why TJX is happy to see inventory issues in retail and how the company continues to thr...
2 Short 2 Furious
August 15, 2023 20:00 - 19 minutesMichael Burry, the investor featured in “The Big Short,” made a major bet against market indexes. Are investors due for a sequel of the Great Financial Crisis? (00:13) Ricky Mulvey and Asit Sharma discuss: A sales slowdown The Home Depot. Why the home retailer has “an incredibly high” return on invested capital. Credit downgrades for regional banks. Michael Burry’s bearish option bet against the S&P 500 and NASDAQ, worth $1.6 billion in notional value. Companies discussed: HD, MTB Host...
PayPal Finally Finds Its New Chief
August 14, 2023 20:00 - 24 minutesPayPal finds its new leader over at Intuit; can he make this fintech shine again? Jason Moser and Deidre Woollard discuss: - Dan Schulman’s report card as a CEO. - What Alex Chriss might, or might not, bring to the party. - If a potential deal for U.S. Steel could be a winner for U.S. infrastructure. Companies discussed: PYPL, X, CLF, INTU, META, TSLA Host: Deidre Woollard Guest: Jason Moser Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...
Revisiting Crypto and Meme Stocks
August 13, 2023 16:01 - 26 minutesBitcoin was supposed to be unrelated to the stock market, act as a hedge against inflation, and serve as a currency for private transactions. Maybe, it’s just a volatile store of value. Is that so bad? James Surowiecki is an editor at The Yale Review, a regular contributor to The Atlantic, and author of “The Wisdom of Crowds”. Motley Fool co-founder and Chief Rule Breaker David Gardner caught up with Surowiecki on his podcast, Rule Breaker Investing. This show is a cut of their conversation....
Mailbag: Commercial Real Estate, Personal Finance, and International Investing
August 12, 2023 16:01 - 31 minutesAnswering some of the questions you’ve emailed us at [email protected]. We’ve also got a listener hotline! Leave us a voicemail with your question at 703-254-1445. - (1:04) Will there be a commercial real estate collapse? - (5:22) What happens when a company you own goes bankrupt? - (10:41) Are there companies suited for the growing trend of hearing loss? - (15:03) How should investors think about Tesla’s charging network?- (16:14) Stocks are more expensive. Should I keep buying? - (18:35) A...
$1 Trillion in Credit Card Debt
August 11, 2023 20:00 - 39 minutesThe margin of safety for household spending keeps shrinking. (00:21) Jason Moser and Matt Argersinger discuss: - What the producer price index is saying about the cost of goods and services. - Americans hitting $1 trillion in credit card debt and what it means for the health of the consumer. - Earnings updates from Disney, UPS, and Axon. (19:11) Motley Fool Money’s Deidre Woollard talks with Tom Larsen, a senior director at Corelogic, about extreme weather’s impact on homeowners and insu...
All About the Ads
August 10, 2023 20:00 - 33 minutesViewers may hate them, but ads are the future everywhere we go online. For investors that might be a good thing. Tim Beyers and Deidre Woollard discuss: - If Disney’s price increases will push subscribers to the ad tier. - Just how popular sports betting might be. - The Trade Desk’s role in the world outside of advertising’s walled gardens. Companies discussed: TTD, DIS, NFLX, PENN Host: Deidre Woollard Guests: Tim Beyers Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd Learn more about ...
Follow the Cash: Celsius, Chegg, Nelnet
August 09, 2023 20:00 - 23 minutesEarnings from Chegg, Celsius, and Nelnet show why it pays to watch cash flow and how businesses can shore up when there’s cash on hand. (00:21) Jim Gillies and Dylan Lewis discuss: - Celsius incredible top and bottom line results, but why investors should pay attention to the energy drink maker’s relationship with Pepsi and accounts receivable. - Whether Chegg can harness AI for its education offerings. - Why Nelnet’s slow and steady Berkshire approach continues to pay off. Companies dis...
Eli Lilly's Optimism
August 08, 2023 20:39 - 20 minutesBy one count, a drugmaker founded in 1876 is a more expensive stock than Tesla. (Time Stamp) Ricky Mulvey and Bill Barker discuss: - Tesla’s CFO departure. - Eli Lilly hitting an all-time high, and the drugmaker’s optimistic results. - How Burger King is driving sales growth with limited time offers. - Zoom calling its employees back to the office. Companies discussed: TSLA, LLA, NVO, QSR, ZM Host: Ricky Mulvey Guest: Bill Barker Engineer: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...
Berkshire Is Back
August 07, 2023 20:00 - 17 minutesBerkshire Hathaway bounced back from a recent loss with strong net income and billions in cash waiting for action. Jason Moser and Deidre Woollard discuss: - The value of solid insurance underwriting. - Why Berkshire sees a future in catering to truck drivers. - Finding the secret sauce in consumer businesses. Companies discussed: BRK.A, BRK.B, KHC, CPB, SOVO, SRG, KO, KNSL Host: Deidre Woollard Guest: Jason Moser Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your...
Fast Food Innovation
August 06, 2023 16:01 - 20 minutesCola-flavored ketchup, Taco Bell’s musical for Mexican Pizza, and McDonald’s Grimace Shake are just some of the ways that food companies are fighting for your attention. But does social media buzz translate to long-term sales? Mary Long caught up with David Henkes, Senior Principal at Technomic and an expert on the food and beverage industry. They discuss: - What it takes to bring a new fast food product to market - How social media changed the restaurant industry - The challenge of automat...
How to Beat the Market
August 05, 2023 16:00 - 25 minutesEverybody wants to beat the market. But how does one actually … beat the market? Ricky Mulvey and Anand Chokkavelu got together to explore different camps within the world of investing – from short-term traders to buy-and-hold-for-lifers, value hunters to growth gurus. They discuss: Distinguishing between luck and skill when evaluating high-profile investors The power of being a smart contrarian And which traits make for a truly successful market-beating strategy Host: Ri...
U.S. Hits AA+ and the iPhone Slumps
August 04, 2023 20:26 - 38 minutesApple’s having the bad kind of “iPhone moment” and one restaurant chain is showing great growth without raising prices. (00:35) Jason Moser and Bill Mann discuss: - Fitch downgrading U.S. credit and why it shouldn’t worry investors. - How slowing iPhone sales are weighing on Apple, and how AWS keeps cruising for Amazon. - Surprise profits from Uber, impressive traffic from Wingstop, E.l.f’s epic quarter, and how PayPal might not go anywhere until they announce a new CEO. (19:05) Motley Fo...
An E-Commerce Trifecta
August 03, 2023 20:00 - 35 minutesShopify pushes merchant services, Etsy tries to find its footing, and MercadoLibre continues to dazzle. (00:20) Tim Beyers and Deidre Woollard discuss: - If Shopify is actually a fintech now. - The imbalance in Etsy’s platform. - How MercadoLibre’s services are taking over Latin America. (22:06) Jason Moser and Matt Frankel break down some of the stocks that help them sleep well at night. Companies discussed: PINS, O, BRK, PSA, MKC, HD, ETSY, MELI, SHOP Host: Deidre Woollard Guests: Tim ...
Starbucks Targets 12 Cups of Coffee
August 02, 2023 20:00 - 29 minutesChina was the star of Starbucks’ earnings report. Can the company convince consumers to drink more than a dozen cups of coffee annually to keep fueling growth? (00:21) Asit Sharma and Dylan Lewis discuss: - Starbucks’ slowing growth in the U.S. and torrid growth in China. - Why investors need to be patient with Pinterest. - How AI and lagging PC sales trends are affecting AMD. (15:14) Deidre Woollard caught up with Yasser El-Shimy for a look at Saab – a company that you think does one thi...
Uber Makes a Profit
August 01, 2023 20:00 - 26 minutesFor the first time ever, Uber reported an operating profit. Staying in the green is a different story. (00:21) Ricky Mulvey and Bill Mann discuss: - Uber’s long-term vision. - If the ride hailing app deserves a victory lap. - A mortgage REIT paying investors a 14% dividend. - Overstock’s “brilliant” rebrand to Bed, Bath, and Beyond. Plus, (15:15) Robert Brokamp and Megan Brinsfield discuss common tax myths for digital nomads. Stocks discussed: UBER, LYFT, ARI, OSTK Click here for the la...
Yellow Can’t Keep On Trucking
July 31, 2023 20:00 - 30 minutesFreight company Yellow stopped operations and a bankruptcy is expected as the next move. (00:21) Bill Barker and Deidre Woollard discuss: - Why Yellow shut down and what place it occupied in the world of trucking. - SoFi’s strong quarter and what it needs to become profitable. - Tupperware and the danger of meme stocks. (19:39) Mauro Guillén, author of “The Perennials”, makes the case for abandoning traditional generational views of society, career development, and retirement. Companies d...
Anglerfish, Gila Monsters, and the Origin of Weight Loss Drugs
July 30, 2023 15:00 - 19 minutesWeight loss drug sales are estimated to hit $44 billion by 2030. Many of these treatments can thank previously obscure research on a carnivorous deep sea fish for their development. Rolfe Winkler is a reporter for the Wall Street Journal covering digital health. Ricky Mulvey caught up with Winkler to discuss: - The origins and science behind weight loss drugs. - The challenge of selling lizard venom research to pharmaceutical companies. - What decades-old research on anglerfish reveals abou...
Rule Breaker Investing Fundamentals
July 29, 2023 16:00 - 32 minutesInvesting has plenty of rules. Don’t invest in stocks without earnings. Sell half your position after a stock doubles. But, who made those rules anyway? Ricky Mulvey caught up with Rule Breakers Lead Advisor Tim Beyers and The Motley Fool’s co-founder and Chief Rule Breaker David Gardner to discuss: - What makes a business a Rule Breaker. - Investing lessons from Apple, Tesla, and Intuitive Surgical. - How to invest like a venture capitalist. - Creating your own investing rules. - What risk...
Show Me the Earnings!
July 28, 2023 20:00 - 39 minutesThe earnings parade is on, and this quarter it pays to be in the black. (00:21) Matt Argersinger and Emliy Flippen discuss: - The Fed’s latest rate hike and why another seems in the cards. - Why earnings updates ended epic runs for Chipotle and Spotify. - How big tech’s cost cutting is going. (19:11) Bonus earnings coverage from Matt and Emily on Roku, Mastercard, Coca-Cola, and Live Nation. (31:31) Emily and Matt break down two stocks on their radar: BorgWarner and Invitation Homes. S...
Meta Has 3 Billion Users. Now What?
July 27, 2023 20:00 - 32 minutesMeta has our attention but will we follow Mark Zuckerberg into the metaverse? (00:21) Asit Sharma and Deidre Woollard discuss: - Meta’s soaring ad impressions amid a tough advertising market. - If Mark Zuckerberg will need to choose between AI and the metaverse. - How Chipotle is using robots to boost efficiency. (19:45) Matt Frankel interviews Walker & Dunlop CEO Willy Walker on commercial real estate debt and the challenges facing multifamily housing development. Companies discussed: ME...
Microsoft and Alphabet’s Cash Stacks
July 26, 2023 20:00 - 25 minutesMicrosoft’s cash flow is astounding, and Alphabet’s CFO moves to a pretty cool position – CIO with a big check book. (00:13) Tim Beyers and Dylan Lewis discuss: - Microsoft’s strong cloud business, and why the stock’s selloff on guidance is misguided - The slow roll of AI and how investors need to be patient with new tech efforts. - Why Alphabet may have more good days ahead of it when the advertising market rebounds. - The legacy of Alphabet CFO Ruth Porat (16:14) Match gr...
What Makes a Good 401(k)?
July 25, 2023 20:00 - 28 minutesWhen interest rates rise, investors are supposed to move to safer assets. (00:14) Jim Gillies and Ricky Mulvey discuss: - Medpace shares hitting an all time high. - If investors should prepare for a market correction during a "dopamine fiesta". - The bull case for air bags and seatbelts. Plus, (16:37) Robert Brokamp takes a look at how Americans are saving for retirement, and how to make better use of a 401(k). Companies discussed: MEDP, ALV Pullback report: www.fool.com/pullback H...
Box Office Is Back, For Now
July 24, 2023 20:00 - 28 minutesA good weekend at the box office doesn’t mean movie theaters are out of the woods yet (00:15) Jason Moser and Deidre Woollard discuss: - Why partnerships may be the future for ESPN. - How a decision on AMC’s preferred stock complicates its future. - The importance of loyal pizza lovers for Dominos. (17:13) Sanmeet Deo and Ricky Mulvey look at the short report for Xponential Fitness and separate out the inflammatory from the potentially concerning. Companies discussed: DIS, DPZ, AMC, AP...
“The Ride of a Lifetime” Book Club
July 24, 2023 01:21 - 27 minutesBefore Bob Iger was the Disney CEO, he was the Disney CEO. For the latest edition of the Motley Fool Money Book Club, Deidre Woollard, Mary Long, and Ricky Mulvey read Bob Iger’s memoir, “The Ride of a Lifetime.” They discuss: The machinations that happen to make acquisitions and win over board rooms Key differences between Bob Iger and Steve Jobs Why businesses do well when they prioritize creativity Companies discussed: DIS, AAPL, NFLX If you’ve read “The Ride of a Lifetim...
Mattel’s Filmmaking Strategy
July 22, 2023 16:00 - 20 minutesMattel has 45 films in development. A cinematic take on UNO could be coming to a theater near you. Mary Long caught up with New Yorker writer Alex Baracsh to discuss his recent piece, “After ‘Barbie,’ Mattel Is Raiding Its Entire Toybox”. They discuss: - How Mattel is becoming an IP company. - Why “The Last of Us” broke the curse of bad video game adaptations. - If big budget movies really need characters that audiences already know. Companies mentioned: MAT, HAS, DIS Host: Mary Long Gu...
Netflix and Tesla Play With Pricing
July 21, 2023 20:00 - 38 minutesInternational travel is back in a big way, and Netflix really wants you to choose between higher tiered plans or ad-supported. (00:42) Ron Gross and Andy Cross discuss: - The reasons Netflix is doing away with its lowest paid offering. - What investors should make of the Johnson & Johnson/Kenvue splitoff. - Why concerns over Tesla’s tightening margins might be overblown - Trends in travel and consumer spending based on results from United, American, Discover, and American Express. (19:04) ...