Episodes
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The coffee giant is making a play into a fast growing market.
(00:21) Jason Moser and Ricky Mulvey discuss Apple’s plans for its next headset, Starbucks new offerings, and earnings from Carnival Cruise Line.
Then, (16:18) Robert Brokamp shares how he’s preparing for retirement, and what he’s learned from leading The Motley Fool’s “Rule Your Retirement” newsletter for two decades.
Companies mentioned: AAPL, AXON, SBUX, CCL
Host: Ricky Mulvey
Guests: Jason Moser, Robert Brokamp
Engineers: Dan Boyd, Austin Morgan
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ResMed has had the market on sleep apnea cornered for a while, but new weight-loss drugs might be creeping in. We look at what could change based on recent studies and some other businesses that have established lifelong customers.
(00:21) Bill Barker and Dylan Lewis discuss:
- How weight-loss drugs like Eli Lilly’s Zepbound might be coming for ResMed and the sleep apnea market.
- RXO take a bigger piece of the brokered transportation market, scooping up Coyote Logistics from UPS.
- Target and Shopify linking up for a win-win partnership.
(13:02) Tim Beyers and Ricky Mulvey discuss the value of lifetime-customer relationships, why they’re huge for the likes of Apple, and Costco, and one lesser-known name that may have one too.
Companies discussed: LLY, NVO, RMD, SPOT, AAPL, SNOW
Host: Dylan Lewis
Guests: Tim Beyers, Tim Beyers, Ricky Mulvey
Producer: Ricky Mulvey
Engineers: Dan Boyd
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Michael J. Fox might not know it, but his character on “Family Ties” set the course for one Fool’s investing career.
Ron Gross is the Director of US Investing at The Motley Fool and a frequent guest on the show. In today’s episode, Ron talks with Mary Long about his early days on Wall Street, what he’s learned from crises, and the attributes he looks for when hiring new analysts.
Share stories of your own investing journey with us at [email protected].
Host: Mary Long
Guest: Ron Gross
Engineer: Dez Jones, Annie Pope
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In 2023, the AI industry spent an estimated $50 billion on Nvidia chips, with the purpose of training AI models. The payoff for all that spend, according to Sequoia Capital, is $3 billion in revenue. Is that a return worth bragging about?
RIcky Mulvey talks with Fool analyst Asit Sharma about how investors might think about companies’ AI spend. They also discuss:
- The rate of improvement for AI models
- How non-Mag 7 companies are using AI
- And one company that’s spending smartly on the new technology.
Take a look at the Gartner Hype Cycle.
Host: Ricky Mulvey
Guest: Asit Sharma
Producer: Mary Long
Engineer: Tim Sparks
Companies discussed: GOOG, MSFT, NVDA, ARM, AMD, ORCL
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Nvidia’s been on such a tear, it’s tough to keep the zeroes straight. We talk through its status as a top dog in the market and how top-heavy the S&P 500 is.
(:21) Ron Gross and Bill Mann discuss:
- How Nvidia stacks up to fellow titan Microsoft, and whether investors should be worried about how much of the market’s returns are being driven by a few companies.
- An luxury-fashion IPO that wasn’t in Italy.
- AI pushing Accenture through a slowdown in its core business and how Darden’s Restaurant chains are holding up as pricing comes into focus for food .
(19:11) Fawn Weaver, CEO of Uncle Nearest, the fastest growing and most awarded whiskey and bourbon brand of the past few years, tells one of the greatest stories in the alcohol business and offers up a cocktail to beat the heat this summer.
(35:20) Ron and Bill break down two stocks on their radar: Old Dominion Freight Line and McCormick.
Stocks discussed: NVDA, MSFT, F, ACN, DRI, MCK, ODFL
Host: Dylan Lewis
Guests: Bill Mann, Ron Gross, Fawn Weaver
Engineers: Dan Boyd, Austin Morgan
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Cracker Barrel is trading lower than it did when its restaurants were shut down during the pandemic.
(00:21) Bill Mann and Ricky Mulvey discuss Nvidia becoming the most valuable company, and review turnaround plans for Cracker Barrel sent in by Motley Fool Money listeners.
Plus, (13:55) Alicia Alfiere and Mary Long take a look at Coupang, a dominant e-commerce company in South Korea.
Companies discussed: NVDA, MSFT, CBRL, WDFC, CPNG
Host: Ricky Mulvey
Guests: Bill Mann, Mary Long, Alicia Alfiere
Engineer: Dan Boyd
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Sometimes, a billion bucks just isn’t enough to kickstart the engine.
(00:21) Asit Sharma and Mary Long discuss Fisker’s bankruptcy and Wells Fargo’s latest credit card bet.
Then, at (17:22), Ailson and Bro tackle the listener mailbag, answering questions about retirement distributions, target date funds, and commodities.
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Companies discussed: FSRN, TSLA, WFC, GSG, DBC, GLD
Host: Mary Long
Guests: Asit Sharma, Alison Southwick, Robert Brokamp
Producer: Ricky Mulvey
Engineer: Dan Boyd
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Starboard Value would like to see some changes at Autodesk and isn’t shy about it. And Jensen Huang’s commencement address at Caltech has some timeless life and investing advice.
(00:21) Tim Beyers and Dylan Lewis discuss:
- Why Starboard Value is putting Autodesk’s management team and board on notice.
- Broadcom’s 10-for-1 stock split, and why the 90s are alive and well in tech.
- Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s advice for graduates at Caltech and wisdom from 30 years at the helm.
Then, at (18:02) Ricky Mulvey talks with Bryce Tingle, business law professor and author of the new book, “Hard Lessons in Corporate Governance,” about Elon Musk’s big pay raise.
Companies discussed: ADSK, AVGO, NVDA, TSLA.
Catch Jensen Huang’s Caltech commencement speech here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qXDdToZHzE&t=3138s
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Host: Dylan Lewis
Guests: Tim Beyers, Ricky Mulvey, Bryce Tingle
Producer: Mary Long
Engineers: Dan Boyd, Dez Jones
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Peter Lynch says that some of the best investments can be found by looking at what you use every day. The same thinking might apply to careers, too.
Jason Moser is a Senior Analyst at The Motley Fool who heads up our Virtual Revolution portfolio. In today’s episode, Jason talks with Mary Long about early investing successes, what’s shaped his investing philosophy, and how golf changed his life.
Have an analyst you want us to feature on an upcoming “Meet the Fool” episode? Want to share your own investing journey with us? Send us a note (or a voice recording!) to [email protected]
Tickers mentioned: F, BAC, BRK.A, BRK.B, MKL, GVA
Host: Mary Long
Guest: Jason Moser
Engineer: Tim Sparks
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How do you go from writing poetry to reading 10Ks for a living?
Asit Sharma is a Senior Analyst at The Motley Fool and a frequent guest on the show. In today’s episode, Asit talks with Mary Long about “the long and winding road” of his investing journey, mistakes he’s made along the way, and advice for navigating a career pivot.
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Host: Mary Long
Guest: Asit Sharma
Producer: Ricky Mulvey
Engineer: Tim Sparks
Tickers mentioned: AMZN
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Apple arrives on the scene with its AI debut Apple Intelligence, we check in on who is winning the artificial intelligence arms race and whether we’ll actually see a Fed rate cut in 2024 .
(00:21) Jason Moser and Emily Flippen discuss:
- Apple’s entrance to the world of AI, the details of Apple Intelligence and the OpenAI partnership. .
-Tesla shareholders approving Elon Musk’s 2018 pay package and plans to move to Texas, and what’s next for the largest executive compensation plan of all time.
- The Fed’s plan to hold steady on rates, and Adobe’s stellar quarter.
(19:11) Trex CEO Bryan Fairbanks talks through the state of outdoor decking and the company’s plans to grow by replacing the average wood deck.
(34:12) Jason and Emily break down two stocks on their radar: Autodesk and Green Thumb Industries.
Stocks discussed: AAPL, MSFT, TSLA, ADBE, ADSK, GTBIF
Host: Dylan Lewis
Guests: Jason Moser, Emily Flippen
Engineers: Tim Sparks, Dan Boyd
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Is the software giant still a growth company?
(00:21) Tim Beyers and Ricky Mulvey break down results from Oracle and why Microsoft is focusing on start-ups for the next leg of its AI strategy.
Plus, (18:10) Mary Long and Motley Fool analyst Anthony Schiavone look at Hershey’s near-term headwinds and long-term opportunity for investors.
Companies discussed: ORCL, MSFT, DOCN, HSY
Article discussed: https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/microsoft-nadella-openai-inflection-9727e77a?mod=hp_lead_pos7
Host: Ricky Mulvey
Guests: Tim Beyers, Mary Long, Anthony Schiavone
Engineers: Tim Sparks, Austin Morgan
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If everyone else is buying, should you be too?
(00:21) Jim Gillies and Mary Long discuss macro news from the US and Canada. Plus, Jim reflects on down markets of days gone by.
Then, at (16:10) Alex Friedman talks with organizational psychologist Richard Davis, author of the new book “Good Judgment,” about the importance of a CEO’s personality.
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Companies discussed: PTON, UA
Host: Mary Long
Guests: Jim Gillies, Alex Friedman, Richard Davis
Producer: Ricky Mulvey
Engineers: Dan Boyd, Dez Jones
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It’s not artificial intelligence. It’s Apple Intelligence.
(00:21) Nick Sciple and Ricky Mulvey discuss the updates from Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference, and what they mean for the tech giant’s customers and investors. Plus, they look at how Cracker Barrel is trying to reinvent itself.
Then, (17:48) Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp check in on the state of retirement.
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Companies discussed: AAPL, MSFT, CBRL
Host: Ricky Mulvey
Guests: Nick Sciple, Alison Southwick, Robert Brokamp
Engineers: Dan Boyd, Annie Pope
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Elliott Management amps up the activist activity, and puts Southwest’s leadership and board on notice.
(00:21) Asit Sharma and Dylan Lewis discuss:
- Why Elliot Management is looking to shakeup leadership at Southwest after taking a 10%+ stake in the airline.
- Nvidia’s stock split, and why this one may matter more than most.
- The new names in the S&P 500 – Crowdstrike, KKR, and GoDaddy – and what they say about the state of the market.
(17:57) Are the world’s tallest buildings ego-projects or promising investment opportunities? Ricky Mulvey talks with economist and skyscraper expert Jason Barr, about the state of “supertalls” and how China’s building boom is leading to an increase in homeowners without homes.
Companies discussed: LUV, NVDA, CRWD, KKR, GDDY, RHI, CMA, ILMN
Host: Dylan Lewis
Guests: Asit Sharma, Ricky Mulvey, Jason Barr
Producer: Ricky Mulvey
Engineers: Dan Boyd
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Nearly half of Americans say they’re willing to pay for weight-loss drugs. But what are the downsides to these so-called “miracle drugs”?
Johann Hari is the author of the book, “Magic Pill: The Extraordinary Benefits and Disturbing Risks of the New Weight Loss Drugs.” Ricky Mulvey caught up with Hari for a conversation about:
The medical magic that makes GLPs so effective
Whether online pharmacies can responsibly prescribe these drugs
Why there’s a much larger market for these in the US than in other parts of the world
To see where you can get a copy of “Magic Pill,” head to: www.magicpillbook.com
Host: Ricky Mulvey
Guest: Johann Hari
Producer: Mary Long
Engineer: Tim Sparks
Companies discussed: NVO, LLY, ZM
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Last year, 440,000 new apartments went on the market – a 36-year high. This year, even more new builds are coming. That’s good news for renters, but perhaps less good for developers. What about REIT investors?
Matt Argersinger and Ricky Mulvey discuss the state of the multifamily market and why REITs (of any stripe!) aren’t out for the count quite yet.
Host: Ricky Mulvey
Guest: Matt Argersinger
Producer: Mary Long
Engineer: Dan Boyd
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Companies discussed: MAA, PLD, DLR, SPG
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Gotta-have-it businesses like Crowdstrike aren’t seeing any slowdown this earnings season, but goods like RVs and high-end athleisure aren’t exactly flying off the shelves.
(00:21) Bill Mann and Jason Moser discuss:
- The strength of Crowdstrike’s recent earnings and cybersecurity spend, a cyclical company that looks interesting, and why even at valuation lows, Lululemon has some work to do.
- Why some investors are interested in starting a new stock exchange in Texas and Spotify’s latest price hikes.
(19:11) The regulatory environment continues to heat up – late last month the DOJ filed its latest antitrust suit against ticketing giant Live Nation. Motley Fool Canada analyst Nick Sciple unpacks the case and what it might mean for Live Nation and investors.
(32:24) Jason and Bill break down two stocks on their radar: Docusign and Casey’s General Stores.
Stocks discussed: CAVA, NDAQ, KR, ORCL, SPOT, SHOP, CVX, BUR
Host: Dylan Lewis
Guests: Bill Mann, Jason Moser, Nick Sciple
Engineer: Dan Boyd
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If you own an S&P 500 index fund then about 20% of your money is in Microsoft, Nvidia, and Apple.
(00:21) Asit Sharma and Ricky Mulvey discuss why big tech is driving the market, earnings from Lululemon, and mindset advice for new investors.
Plus, (17:05) Mary Long interviews Tom Steyer, author of “Cheaper, Faster, Better: How We’ll Win the Climate War” about advancements in green tech.
Companies discussed: AAPL, NVDA, MSFT, LULU, CAVA, CRM
Host: Ricky Mulvey
Guests: Asit Sharma, Mary Long, Tom Steyer
Engineers: Dan Boyd, Tim Sparks
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Growth comes easy when the product speaks for itself.
At (00:21), David Meier and Mary Long discuss CrowdStrike earnings and a tender offer from Monster Beverage.
Then, at (17:08), Asit Sharma catches up with John McCool, Chief Platform Officer at Arista Networks. They discuss Arista's role in the AI race, how competition fuels innovation, and what's next for the cloud-based networking company.
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Companies discussed: CRWD, PANW, MNST, ANET, NVDA, CSCO, JNPR, MSFT
Host: Mary Long
Guests: David Meier, Asit Sharma, John McCool
Producer: Ricky Mulvey
Engineers: Dan Boyd, Tim Sparks
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