We celebrate the New Year with encore interviews with two financial and media mavens. Dave Ramsey talks money, marriage, and magic beans.  And Clark Howard shares some financial tips from his latest bestseller Living Large In Lean Times.

We preview 2013 for investors by discussing CEOs on the hot seat, which stocks should go on their watchlists and which stocks to avoid. Plus, our analysts weigh in with Reckless Business Predictions for 2013.

Google Maps returns to the iPhone. Costco fails to impress Wall Street. And Berkshire Hathaway makes a new buy. Our analysts discuss those stories and share some stocks on their radar.  Plus, CNBC's Carl Quintanilla talks fiscal cliff, Facebook, and the future of Twitter.

Our analysts discuss the jobs report, Citigroup layoffs, and the SEC investigation of Netflix CEO Reed Hastings  Plus, Nassim Taleb discusses his new book, Antifragile: Things That Gain from Disorder.

Costco issues a special dividend.  Microsoft deals with problems below the Surface. And Zynga makes a risky bet.  Our analysts discuss those stories.  Plus, Robert Pozen shares some insights from his book, Extreme Productivity.

Our analysts talk about some stocks they're thankful for and discuss a few turkeys.  Plus, New York Times columnist Nate Silver shares some investing insights from his new book, The Signal and the Noise: Why So Many Predictions Fail - but Some Don’t.

Our analysts discuss BP's settlement, Berkshire's big buy, and some retailers' big earnings. Plus, corporate governance expert and film critic Nell Minow talks David Petraeus, Abraham Lincoln, and the future of Netflix.

What does President Obama's re-election mean for investors? Is McDonald's losing its mojo? Is Amazon's latest move a big threat to Netflix?  Our analysts tackle those questions and share some stocks on their radar.

Investors react to Hurricane Sandy.   Starbucks serves up big earnings.  Apple announces a big departure.  And Disney makes a big acquisition.  Our analysts discuss those stories and share three stocks on their radar.   Plus,  Motley Fool Asset Management's Bill Mann talks investing and the election.

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Apple misses on 4th quarter earnings.  Facebook reports better-than-expected earnings.  And Amazon reports its first quarterly loss since 2003.  Plus, former Circuit City CEO Alan Wurtzel talks about Circuit City's past and Best Buy's future.

Shares of Google plunge after an earnings surprise.   Our analysts discuss Google's big miss and delve into earnings news from Chipotle, McDonald's, and Microsoft.  Plus, Gina Keating talks about her new book, Netflixed: The Epic Battle for America's Eyeballs.

The unemployment rate falls to 7.8%.   Facebook crosses a new milestone.   Zynga hits a new low.   And a hedge fund manager tells investors to short Chipotle.  Our analysts discuss those stories and share some stocks on their radar.  

Apple CEO Tim Cook issues an apology over the iPhone5’s maps.  Research In Motion has a rare earnings win.  And America steels itself for a global bacon shortage.  Plus Nate Silver talks investing, elections and baseball in his new book The Signal and the Noise: Why So Many Predictions Fail - but Some Don’t.

Apple's new iPhone goes on sale.  Microsoft increases its dividend.  Nike buys back shares.  And an online real estate company makes a big splash with its IPO. 

Apple unveils the iPhone 5.  McDonald's adds calories to its menu.  And Facebook's CEO says it's time to double down.   Our analysts discuss those stories and share some stocks on their radar.  Plus, Guardian technology editor Charles author talks about his book, Digital Wars:  Apple, Google, Microsoft and the Battle for the Internet.

We revisit some of our favorite interviews on our Labor Day Special.  We talk about the business of lying with Dan Ariely, author of The Honest Truth About Dishonesty:  How We Lie to Everyone - Especially Ourselves.  And former Gambino family associate Louis Ferrante talks about his book, Mob Rules: What the Mafia Can Teach the Legitimate Businessman.

Apple, Google, Microsoft and Amazon all have events planned in September to unveil new products.  Our analysts discuss which companies have the most to gain and lose, and delve into earnings from Dell, HP and Best Buy.  Plus New York Times reporter Charles Duhigg discusses his best-selling book The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business and Motley Fool retirement expert Robert Brokamp shares financial tips.

Facebook and Groupon hit new lows.  And Home Depot hits a 52-week high.  Our analysts discuss those stories and delve into earnings news from GameStop, Sears, and Target.  Plus, Pawn Stars star Rick Harrison talks about his book,  License to Pawn: Deals, Steals, and My Life at The Gold and Silver.

Disney delivers its biggest earnings ever.  IBM considers buying part of Research in Motion.   And Starbucks bets big on mobile payment.  Our analysts discuss those stories and share three stocks on their radar.  Plus,  Spousonomics author Jenny Anderson explains how using economics can help you improve your marriage.

The government reports stronger-than-expected jobs growth.  Our analysts discuss the employment numbers and delve into earnings news from Procter & Gamble, General Motors, Kraft, Abercrombie & Fitch, Gap, LinkedIn, Blue Nile, and Zip Car.  Plus, David Kuo from The Motley Fool UK weighs in on the business of the Olympics.

Earnings news from Facebook, Apple, Amazon.com, Starbucks, and ExxonMobil.   Motley Fool co-founder Tom Gardner talks investing philosophy,  Whole Foods, Zillow,  and LinkedIn.

Chipotle, Google, IBM,and Microsoft report earnings.  And Yahoo! names a new CEO.  Our analysts discuss those stories and share three stocks on their radar.   Plus,  we talk about the business of bouncing back with Andrew Zolli, author of Resilience:  Why Things Bounce Back.  

China reports its slowest growth in three years.  JPMorgan Chase updates investors on its big loss.  Bridgepoint Education and SuperValu get slammed.  And Microsoft's CEO has some fighting words for Apple.  Our analysts discuss those stories and share three stocks on their radar.  Plus, Motley Fool retirement expert Robert Brokamp shares some 401K tips. 

We celebrate Independence Day with our “Financial Independence” special, featuring encore interviews with two of the best of the business.  First Dave Ramsey talks money, marriage, and magic beans.  After that Clark Howard shares some financial tips from his latest bestseller Living Large In Lean Times.

The Supreme Court upholds the healthcare law.  Coke bets big on India.  Google unveils a new tablet.  And McDonald's unveils a bigger, Big Mac.  Our analysts discuss those stories and share some stocks on their radar.

The Fed makes a move.   Moody's downgrades big banks.  Microsoft unveils its Surface tablet.  And Burger King serves up a hot I.P.O.   Our analysts discuss those stories and share three stocks on their radar.  Plus,  we talk about the natural gas revolution with journalist Tom Wilber, author of Under the Surface: Fracking, Fortunes, and the Fate of the Marcellus Shale.

Investors brace for elections in Greece.  JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon testifies before Congress.  Dell and Nokia announce some big cuts.   And Microsoft makes a big buy.  Our analysts discuss those stories and share three stocks on their radar.  Plus, we talk about the business of lying with Dan Areily, author of The Honest Truth About Dishonesty:  How We Lie to Everyone - Especially Ourselves.

Our analysts discuss some of the big investing stories from 2012 and share some stocks on their radar.   Plus,  journalist Andrew Blum talks about his book,  "Tubes:  A Journey to the Center of the Internet".

Investors react to weaker-than-expected jobs numbers.  NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg attempts to crack down on sugary drinks.  Samsung launches a big rival to the iPhone.  And Amazon and Microsoft combine forces in the battle for the living room.  Our analysts discuss those stories and share three stocks on their radar.  Plus, we talk horse racing, betting, and investing with Daily Racing Form publisher and columnist Steven Crist.

Shares of Facebook flounder.  Dell reports weak earnings.  Heinz hikes its dividend.  And Yahoo! unloads its stake in Alibaba.  Our analysts discuss those stories and share some stocks on their radar.  Plus, corporate governance expert and film critic Nell Minow talks CEO shenanigans and must-see movies. 

Facebook makes its public debut.  Our analysts discuss Facebook's future and share some stock ideas.  Plus, Yahoo! Finance columnist Dan Gross talks about his new book, Better, Stronger, Faster:  The Myth of American Decline and the Rise of a New Economy.

JPMorgan Chase racks up a big loss.  Disney reports big earnings.  And Berkshire Hathaway gets involved in a bid for Avon.  Our analysts talk about those stories plus share three stocks on their radar.  Plus, we talk about the business of oil and gas with Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Steve Coll, author of Private Empire: ExxonMobil and American Power.

The government reports weaker-than-expected jobs growth.  Yahoo! deals with a leadership controversy.  Whole Foods serves up big earnings. Green Mountain Coffee serves up some bitter earnings.  And Microsoft bets on the Nook. Our analysts discuss those stories and share three stocks on their radar.  Plus,  Motley Fool co-founder Tom Gardner talks about his approach to investing.

On this week's show, our analysts discuss earnings news from Amazon.com, Apple, Coca-Cola, Dunkin' Brands, Ford, Netflix, Panera, Procter & Gamble, and Starbucks.  Plus, we debate the relative merits of Google's driverless car.

Our analysts discuss the latest earnings news from Coca-Cola, Chipotle, GE, Intel, McDonald's, and Microsoft.   And we talk with CNBC's Carl Quintanilla about the new CNBC documentary, The Costco Craze:  Inside the Warehouse Giant.

Coinstar, Google, JPMorgan Chase, and Wells Fargo report earnings.  The U.S. Justice Department files suit against Apple.  And Burger King cooks up a new use for bacon.  Plus, we talk innovation with Economist correspondent Vijay Vaitheeswaran, author of Need, Speed and Greed: How the New Rules of Innovation Can Transform Businesses, Propel Nations to Greatness, and Tame the World's Most Wicked Problems.

On this week's Motley Fool Money Spring Break Special,  our analysts share three stocks for the next ten years.  Plus, we talk about the business of creativity with Jonah Lehrer, author of Imagine:  How Creativity Works.

Housing prices hit a 10-year low. Research in Motion tries to reconnect.  And Starbucks tries to work out some bugs.  Our analysts discuss those stories and share three stocks on their radar.  Plus, we talk home prices and stock valuations with Yale Professor Robert Shiller, author of Finance and The Good Society.

Apple announces a dividend. McDonald's CEO retires. Amazon bets big on robots.  And Kraft picks a name for its global snacks business.  Our analysts discuss those stories and share three stocks on their radar.  Plus,  Washington Post reporter Liza Mundy discusses her new book, The Richer Sex:  How the New Majority of Female Breadwinners is Transforming Sex, Love, and Family.

S&P 500 dividends reach record levels. Goldman Sachs deals with a very public resignation.  Disney deals with a box office flop.  And Yahoo! sues Facebok.   Our analysts discuss those stories and share three stocks on their radar.  Plus, we talk big banks and Wall Street culture with Credit Agricole Securities Managing Director Mike Mayo, author of Exile on Wall Street: One Analyst's Fight to Save the Big Banks from Themselves.

Apple unveils its new iPad.  Starbucks serves up trouble for Green Mountain.  And Pandora serves up disappointing earnings.   Our analysts discuss these stories and share three stocks on their radar.  Plus,  Wired contributing editor David Wolman talks about his new book, The End of Money: Counterfeiters, Preachers, Techies, Dreamers – and the Coming Cashless Society.

Retailers and automakers post strong results for February. Online review site Yelp goes public.  And Google's new privacy policy goes into effect.   Our analysts discuss those stories and share three stocks on their radar.  Plus, we talk Apple, China, and the business of habits with New York Times investigative reporter Charles Duhigg, author of The Power of Habit:  Why We Do What We Do In Life and Business.

Oil prices continue to climb.  Johnson & Johnson makes a change at the top.   Wal-Mart and Home Depot report earnings.  And Apple debates how to deploy its cash.   Our analysts discuss those stories and share three stocks on their radar.  Plus, we talk innovation with Dartmouth College Professor of Business Ron Adner, author of The Wide Lens: A New Strategy for Innovation.

Baidu, GM, and Zipcar report earnings.  Warren Buffett rebalances.  Kellogg's makes a big deal.   And Linsanity hits Wall Street.  Our analysts discuss those stories and share three stocks on their radar.  Plus, corporate governance expert and movie critic Nell Minow shares her thoughts on Facebook, bad boards of directors, and the Academy Awards.

Big banks make a deal.  Shares of Buffalo Wild Wings, Philip Morris, and Whole Foods hit new highs.  LinkedIn connects.  And Groupon disappoints.  Plus, Fortune editor Adam Lashinsky shares some insights from his new book, Inside Apple.

The Government reports better than expected unemployment numbers. Facebook files to go public.  And Clorox cleans up with its quarterly earnings.   Our analysts discuss those stories and share three stocks on their radar.  Plus,  we talk money mistakes with Carl Richards, author of The Behavior Gap: Simple Ways to Stop Doing Dumb Things with Money.

The GDP grows at a 2.8% clip for the 4th quarter. President Obama announces new energy initiatives.  Apple reports huge earnings. And JC Penney undergoes a big makeover.   Our analysts discuss those stories and share a few stocks on their radar.  Plus, we talk with Alex Goldfayn, author of Evangelist Marketing: What Apple, Amazon, and Netflix Understand About Their Customers (That Your Company Probably Doesn't).

Mortgage rates hit a new low.  Google reports weaker-than-expected earnings.  Yahoo!'s co-founder resigns.   And Apple launches a new initiative.   Our analysts discuss those stores and share some stocks on their radar.  Plus,  Yum! CEO David Novak shares his thoughts on leadership, China, and the Colonel's secret recipe. 

Natural gas prices hit a 2.5 year low.  Six big hotel chains launch up a new online service. Google cranks up its presence in China.  And Sears deals with new financial woes.   On this week's show, our analysts discuss those stories and share some stocks on their radar.  Plus,  we talk with Peter Schweizer, author of Throw Them All Out: How Politicians and Their Friends Get Rich Off Insider Stock Tips, Land Deals, and Cronyism That Would Send the Rest of Us to Prison.

Unemployment drops to 8.5%, holiday retail sales are a mixed bag and Yahoo! has a new CEO.  We analyze the latest with Pepsi, Kodak, Barnes & Noble and talk with Motley Fool columnist Morgan Housel about the economic outlook for 2012.