It wasn't just Tom Cruise's biggest opening weekend ever, it was the biggest Memorial Day opening weekend for a U.S. movie. (0:25) Bill Mann discusses:
- How "Top Gun: Maverick" is the right movie at the right time
- Ripple effects for studios, streamers, and more
- Unilever's stock popping 9% by adding activist investor Nelson Peltz to the board
- Why he's a fan of Peltz and his form of shareholder activism

(13:00) Robert Brokamp talks with Dan Caplinger about how investors can fight inflation and one common myth about how to hedge against rising prices.

Stocks discussed: PARA, DIS, AMC, UL, PG

Host: Chris Hill
Guests: Bill Mann, Robert "Bro" Brokamp, Dan Caplinger
Producer: Ricky Mulvey
Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl

Women have different challenges in investing, including a wage gap and longer life expectancies. We’ve got two conversations addressing some of those challenges.

(1:09) Deidre Woollard talks with Sallie Krawcheck, co-founder and CEO of Ellevest (a bank and robo-advisor specifically designed for women) about how she’s helping more women invest and a lesser-known savings tool for investors who want to give back.

(18:39) Dana Corl Kasarda talks with Kathryn Tuggle, co-author of the new book “How to Money”, about some of the positive ways that stereotypes are changing for women and investing.

Hosts: Deidre Woollard, Dana Corl Kasarda
Guests: Sallie Krawcheck, Kathryn Tuggle
Producer: Ricky Mulvey
Engineers: Dan Boyd, Brandon Gentry, Spencer Daniel

While the broad stock market has been plunged, energy has proven to be a rare safe haven. Warren Buffett has increased his stake in his energy investments by billions over the past year, but this industry runs in cycles. Nick Sciple and Jim Mueller go over the fundamentals of energy investing and discuss:
- The complex connection between oil prices and what you pay at the pump
- Which legacy energy companies are meaningfully moving to green energy
- A 19th-century food processor that has an interesting strategy in renewable diesel

Stocks mentioned: BP, XOM, SHEL, CVX, PSX, TPIC, VLO, BEP, TTNDY, DAR

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Host: Nick Sciple
Guest: Jim Mueller
Producer: Ricky Mulvey
Engineers: Rick Engdahl, Dan Boyd

Heading into Memorial Day weekend, investors got some sunshine as the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all rose for the first time in over a month. (0:30) Emily Flippen and Maria Gallagher discuss:
- Why they're watching inflation and increased talk of a recession
- Costco posting stronger results than Walmart and Target
- Baidu and Alibaba rising in China
- Ulta Beauty's record sales in Q1
- Snowflake trading below its IPO price
- Farfetch fighting on the front line of so many tough macro trends
- The latest from Workday, Nvidia, and Williams-Sonoma

(19:00) Asit Sharma talks with Georgetown University business professor and author Christine Porath about how Traeger's CEO changed the company's culture and other takeaways from her book, Mastering Community.

(31:00) Maria and Emily respond to a listener's question about beach reads for investors with four recommendations (Money, The Fish that Ate The Whale, Red Notice, and The Coffeehouse Investor), discuss Unilever's new drone delivery ice cream business, and shares two stocks on their radar: 1Stdibs.com and Doximity.

Stocks discussed: COST, BIDU, BABA, ULTA, SNOW, WDAY, NVDA, WSM, FTCH, COOK, UL, DIBS, DOCS

Host: Chris Hill
Guests: Emily Flippen, Maria Gallagher, Asit Sharma, Christine Porath
Producer: Ricky Mulvey
Engineer: Dan Boyd

Nvidia and Apple are two of the biggest companies investing in the metaverse, but they're making headlines today for different reasons. (0:25) Bill Mann discusses:
- Nvidia's unusual stock movement in the past 24 hours
- The graphics chipmaker slowing hiring and their guidance
- Apple targeting the same iPhone production levels as last year
- Why he's more concerned for Android phone makers than he is for Apple

(13:56) Asit Sharma talks with Rickey Mulvey about the real possibilities (and companies) that might emerge from the metaverse.

Stocks discussed: NVDA, FB, AAPL, U, GOOGL, WDFC, IBM, RBLX, DIS

Host: Chris Hill
Guests: Bill Mann, Ricky Mulvey, Asit Sharma
Producer: Ricky Mulvey
Engineer: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl

As rough a year as it's been so far for stocks, there's one industry doing just fine.
(0:25) Bill Mann discusses:
- Why oil and gas stocks have done well in 2022
- How he expects industry giants like Chevron and Exxon Mobil to deploy capital
- Reports that Airbnb is getting ready to exit China
- A way U.S. investors can think about getting exposure to the 400 million millennials in China

(13:26) Jason Moser and Matt Argersinger share some lessons from past bear markets and three investment ideas for anyone looking to keep things simple.

Stocks discussed: XOM, CVX, ABNB, SBUX, MCD, YUMC, VYM, VIG, HD

Host: Chris Hill
Guests: Bill Mann, Jason Moser, Matt Argersinger
Producer: Ricky Mulvey
Engineer: Dan Boyd

It's a rare day when a single $20 billion-dollar company drags much larger businesses down with it. (0:25) Tim Beyers discusses:
- Snap's 40% drop and CEO Evan Spiegel's less-than-great communication around guidance
- The ripple effect on Alphabet, Meta Platforms, The Trade Desk, and others
- How the current environment has little patience for nuance
- Zoom Video's strong results and upbeat guidance
- The underrated health of Zoom's business

(15:00) Robert Brokamp talks with Dan Caplinger about a couple of ways investors can fight inflation.

Stocks discussed: SNAP, FB, ROKU, PINS, GOOG, GOOGL, TTD, ZM

Host: Chris Hill
Guests: Tim Beyers, Robert Brokamp, Dan Caplinger
Producer: Ricky Mulvey
Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl

It’s not quite Merger Monday, but it’s close! (0:25) Jason Moser discusses:
- Starbucks becoming the latest U.S. business to exit Russia

- VMWare shares popping 20% on reports it will be acquired by Broadcom

- The chances more companies with deep pockets will start buying companies at lower valuations

(13:55) Nick Sciple and Asit Sharma take a closer look at Funko and share some of the fundamental reasons they’re feeling bullish about a company that makes bobbleheads.

Stocks discussed: SBUX, VMW, AVGO, FNKO, DIS, EBAY

Host: Chris Hill
Guests: Jason Moser, Nick Sciple, Asit Sharma
Producer: Ricky Mulvey
Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl

We’ve got two CEO interviews and several real estate trends for investors to watch.

(1:10) Deidre Woollard interviews Nick Bailey, President and CEO of RE/MAX, one of the largest residential real estate brokerages in the world. They discuss the long-term forces driving single-family home buying and what may cool the surge in multi-family properties.

(18:25) Motley Fool contributor Marc Rappaport speaks with Joel Marcus, CEO and founder of Alexandria Real Estate Equities. They break down why life sciences buildings have proven to be a bright spot in commercial real estate and how Marcus’ company built long-term relationships with Eli Lilly and Merck.

Stocks discussed: RMAX, ARE, LLY, MRK

Hosts: Deidre Woollard, Marc Rappaport
Guests: Nick Bailey, Joel Marcus
Producer: Ricky Mulvey
Engineers: Dan Boyd, Brandon Gentry

Hey, what happened to all of those SPACs going public? Dylan Lewis and Bill Mann look back on the great SPAC boom, when more than $240 billion flowed into blank check companies between 2020 and 2021, and discuss:
- The incentives that both created the boom and bust
- Rare SPACs that may have a bright future ahead
- A potential arbitrage opportunity for investors watching SPACs

Stocks mentioned: NKLA, DKNG, LCID, QS, UTZ

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Host: Dylan Lewis
Guest: Bill Mann, Chamath Palihapitiya
Producer: Ricky Mulvey
Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl

S&P 500 and Nasdaq had their 7th straight negative week and investors (including us) are feeling the pain. (0:30) Ron Gross and Jason Moser discuss:
- How history shows staying invested through downturns pays off in the long run
- Major retailers struggling with inventory
- Signs of strength in the home improvement industry
- Two stocks on their radar: Costco and Marqueta

(14:20) Best-selling author Michael Lewis shares insights from the latest season of his podcast, Against The Rules, and discusses:
- Why he chose "expertise" as the theme for this season's episodes
- How you can spot a real expert
- What CEOs can learn from their employees who are six levels down
- His thoughts on cryptocurrency and NFTs
- The experience of going back to re-read his first book, Liar's Poker

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Stocks discussed: WMT, TGT, HD, LOW, COST, MQ

Host: Chris Hill
Guests: Jason Moser, Ron Gross, Michael Lewis
Engineers: Dan Boyd, Austin Morgan

What's the Lipstick Effect? So glad you asked. (0:25) Maria Gallagher discusses:
- TJX defying the recent trend of retailers struggling
- How TJX can potentially smooth out its results in good economic times
- Why she thinks beauty companies are the best examples of "Lipstick Effect" stocks

Plus we take a call from Bryan in Kansas City and talk about how to evaluate which stocks in your portfolio might be good candidates to add to.

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Stocks discussed: TJX, HSY, LVMUY, EL, PG, ULTA, UL

Host: Chris Hill
Guests: Maria Gallagher
Producer: Ricky Mulvey
Engineers: Dan Boyd

"We got the inventory wrong." That's basically what Target CEO Brian Cornell said about his company's latest results. (0:30) Bill Mann discusses:
- Why Cornell and Walmart CEO Doug McMillon should have warned investors sooner about their latest quarterly numbers
- The inventory glut major these retailers will have to work through
- Lowe's benefitting from the residential home environment
- Whether Target's stock is more attractive after today's drop

(13:11) Tim Beyers talks with Arista Networks CEO Jayshree Ullal about how her company is diversifying its revenue stream and one thing investors often get wrong about Arista.

Stocks discussed: TGT, WMT, LOW, HD, ANET, MSFT, FB

Host: Chris Hill
Guests: Bill Mann, Tim Beyers, Jayshree Ullal
Producer: Ricky Mulvey
Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl

Two major retailers, two different results as they battle inflation. (0:30) Asit Sharma discusses:
- Walmart's unusually large stock drop in the wake of disappointing 1st-quarter results
- Being a blacksmith, not a goldsmith
- Home Depot raising guidance after strong 1st-quarter profits
- The role of higher mortgage rates play for home improvement retailers

(15:30) Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp continue their conversation with Business Insider's Mark Reeth about unusual economic indicators.

Stocks discussed: WMT, HD, LOW, AMZN

Host: Chris Hill
Guests: Asit Sharma, Alison Southwick, Robert Brokamp, Mark Reeth
Producer: Ricky Mulvey
Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl

If you were hoping to start the week with a hostile takeover, you're in luck! (0:30) Jason Moser discusses:
- JetBlue Airways going hostile in its pursuit of Spirit Airlines
- McDonald's leaving a major market for the first time in its history
- The prospect of other major restaurant chains following McDonald's and closing up shop in Russia

(10:35) Jason and Matt Frankel take a closer at how Twilio makes money and one of the company's competitive advantages.

Stocks discussed: JBLU, SAVE, ULCC, MCD, DPZ, SBUX, TWLO, ABNB, CRM, UBER

Host: Chris Hill
Guests: Jason Moser, Matt Frankel
Producer: Ricky Mulvey
Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl

You might not think of your money as a flock of sheep, but Dr. Martha Beck does. And it makes more sense than you’d imagine. A best-selling author and life coach, Beck joins Motley Fool contributor Brian Stoffel to discuss:
- Why you should ask yourself “how much is enough?”
- How to align your investments with a personal mission statement
- And yes, financial lessons from chimpanzees

Host: Brian Stoffel
Guest: Martha Beck
Producer: Ricky Mulvey
Engineers: Dan Boyd, Spencer Daniel

After a company pays its expenses, it has some decisions to make – pay a dividend, buy back stock, make an acquisition, or just hold on to the money. That's capital allocation, and not every company does it well. Motley Fool senior analysts Bill Mann, John Rotonti, and Auri Hughes discuss six companies handling capital allocation in a Foolish way, including:
- How a stock with a slow-growing top-line can become a long-term compounder
- One company that was built to make acquisitions
- When it’s a “crime” for a company to pay a dividend
- How to water-proof your shoes

Stocks discussed: CSU, CNSWF, BRK.A, BRK.B, ACN, WDFC, TXN, ADYEY, MQ, CHD, HD

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Host: John Rotonti
Guests: Bill Mann, Auri Hughes
Producer: Ricky Mulvey
Engineers: Rick Engdahl, Dan Boyd

"This is a once in a blue moon butt-kicking." And we've got the numbers to back it up! (0:30) Jason Moser and Maria Gallagher discuss:
- Historic numbers to put the current market into perspective
- Disney's better-than-you-might-think results
- Rough times for coffee chain Dutch Bros
- Unity Software's drive for profitability
- Signs of life from Affirm Holdings
- The latest from Roblox, The Trade Desk, and Peloton

(19:00) Bill Mann talks with Okta co-founder Frederic Kerrest about lessons from his new book, Zero to IPO: Over $1 Trillion of Actionable Advice from the World’s Most Successful Entrepreneurs.

(34:15) Maria analyzes Airbnb's platform enhancements, then she and Jason share two stocks on their radar: Airbnb and Home Depot.

Stocks discussed: DIS, BROS, U, AFRM, RBLX, TTD, PTON, OKTA, HD, ABNB

Host: Chris Hill
Guests: Maria Gallagher, Jason Moser, Bill Mann, Frederic Kerrest
Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl

If the consumer economy is going well, why do our portfolios not reflect it? (0:20) Asit Sharma discusses:
- Sonos being "underrated" as a business
- Revenue growth being Sonos' key metric to watch
- Why we keep hammering the point about taking the long view in stock investing

(15:30) Jon Quast and Ryan Henderson talk with Reggie Fils-Aime, former president of Nintendo of America, about finding great business leaders and the future of consolidation in gaming.

Stocks discussed: SONO, NTDOY, DIS, NFLX, TTWO, ZNGA, ATVI, SNMSF

Host: Chris Hill
Guests: Asit Sharma, Jon Quast, Ryan Henderson, Reggie Fils-Aime
Producer: Ricky Mulvey
Engineers: Dan Boyd

Is Wall Street starting to take a breath before reacting to earnings reports? (0:20) Tim Beyers discusses:
- Roblox shares rising despite (on the surface) a disappointing Q1 report
- Developer exchange fees
- Why The Trade Desk is a company in transition

(15:23) Asit Sharma and Bill Mann take a closer look at Fiverr International, an online marketplace for freelance services.

Stocks discussed: RBLX, TTD, FVRR

Host: Chris Hill
Guests: Tim Beyers, Asit Sharma, Bill Mann
Producer: Ricky Mulvey
Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl

Investors are taking a closer look at stocks trading below their IPO price. (0:20) Bill Mann discusses:
- Why he believes that "poor uses of capital have not been punished"
- Anchoring to 52-week highs and lows, and why it's dangerous
- The level of concern over rolling lockdowns in China

(14:47) Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp talk with Business Insider's Mark Reeth about uncommon leading economic indicators, including the Men's Underwear Index. (Yes, really.)

Stocks discussed: SBUX, EL

Host: Chris Hill
Guests: Bill Mann, Alison Southwick, Robert Brokamp, Mark Reeth
Producer: Ricky Mulvey
Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl

More companies are getting more serious about cutting spending. (0:20) Jason Moser discusses:
- Uber's CEO telling employees they are cutting marketing and treating hiring like a privilege
- Meta Platforms placing a freeze on hiring
- The huge opening weekend box office for "Dr. Strange and the Multiverse of Madness"
- Encouraging data around younger Americans' comfort level with going to theaters

(14:55) Motley Fool contributor Rachel Warren talks with AppHarvest CEO Jonathan Webb about why he founded his company, the future of farming, and trends investors should be watching.

Stocks discussed: UBER, FB, DIS, PARA, CMCSA, SONY, APPH

Host: Chris Hill
Guests: Jason Moser, Rachel Warren, Jonathan Webb
Producer: Ricky Mulvey
Engineers: Dan Boyd

The future of the metaverse is murky, even if its present technical challenges are clear. But there may be a few trillion reasons why investors should keep their eyes on this new frontier. Venture capitalist Matthew Ball is author of the upcoming book, “The Metaverse: And How It Will Revolutionize Everything.” Asit Sharma talks with him about:
- The technical challenges in bringing the metaverse to life
- A murky future for all involved
- Why Nike may have meaningful exposure to the metaverse

To learn more, click here - https://www.fool.com/investing/stock-market/market-sectors/information-technology/metaverse-stocks/what-is-the-metaverse/

Stocks mentioned: RBLX, FB, NKE, U

Host: Asit Sharma
Guest: Matthew Ball
Producer: Ricky Mulvey
Engineers: Dan Boyd, Brandon Gentry

Ready for a vacation? You’re not the only one! Deidre Woollard talks with Matt Argersinger, lead investor for Millionacres, about the state of hospitality, and the companies and REITs that stand to benefit from more travel. They also discuss:
- How resorts are recovering
- The present obstacles for Airbnb
- Why the outlook for business travel is a mixed bag

Stocks mentioned: SUI, ABNB, RHP, MTN, PEB, DIS

Host: Deidre Woollard
Guest: Matt Argersinger
Producer: Ricky Mulvey
Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl

Busy week for investors as the April jobs report came two days after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates a half-percent. (0:30) Ron Gross and Jason Moser discuss:
- Pitfalls and potential for stock investors

- Rocky times for e-commerce companies Etsy, Shopify, and Wayfair
- Booking Holdings and Marriott leading the travel industry
- AMD defying expectations
- Under Armour hitting an 11-year low
- The latest from Zillow, Block, and Starbucks

(19:00) Malcolm Ethridge, CFP and host of “The Tech Money Podcast”, weighs in on the Nasdaq selloff and the potential for commercial real estate. He also offers a sneak preview of his upcoming book!

(34:15) Jason and Ron discuss a new breakfast innovation and share two stocks on their radar: Outset Medical and Domino’s Pizza.

Stocks discussed: ETSY, SHOP, W, BKNG, MAR, AMD, Z, ZG, SQ, UA, UAA, SBUX, OM, DPZ

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Host: Chris Hill
Guests: Jason Moser, Ron Gross, Malcolm Ethridge
Engineer: Dan Boyd

The Nasdaq fell 5%, continuing a rough year for investors. (0:20) Andy Cross discusses:
- The short-term pain being felt by all investors, including us
- Shopify's 1st-quarter results looking similar to Amazon's
- Deliverr, the logistics company Shopify just bought for $2.1 billion
- EPAM Systems, the IT services provider that surprised investors with a strong 1st quarter

(17:00) Jim Gillies talks with Ricky Mulvey about MTY Food Group, a Canadian food franchisor small cap with potential.

Stocks discussed: SHOP, AMZN, EPAM, MTY, MTYFF, WEN

Host: Chris Hill
Guests: Andy Cross, Jim Gillies
Producer: Ricky Mulvey
Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl

Ride-sharing stocks took a hit today, but don't assume they're the same. (0:20) Maria Gallagher discusses:
- Uber's scale outweighing Lyft's
- Prospects for Uber reaching profitability by the end of 2023
- Challenges in China contributing to Starbucks suspending guidance for the rest of the fiscal year
- Starbucks 12% same-store sales growth in the U.S.
- Match Group getting a new CEO

(15:03) Emily Flippen and Asit Sharma discuss the business of pets ownership and the prospects for small-cap Rover Group.

Stocks discussed: UBER, LYFT, SBUX, MTCH, BMBL, ROVR, CHWY, FRPT

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Host: Chris Hill
Guests: Maria Gallagher, Emily Flippen, Asit Sharma
Producer: Ricky Mulvey
Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl

A trio of earnings reports from Hilton Hotels, Expedia, and Avis Budget Group give us the chance to zoom in on the travel industry. (0:20) Asit Sharma discusses:
- Key metrics for hotels, bookings, and car rentals
- Travel industry's growth having a positive ripple effect on advertising revenue
- Why he prefers travel brands with staying power

(13:10) Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp discuss how to adjust your monthly budget after you get a raise.

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Stocks discussed: HLT, EXPE, CAR, ABNB, MAR

Host: Chris Hill
Guests: Asit Sharma, Alison Southwick, Robert Brokamp,
Producer: Ricky Mulvey
Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl

Just because it's been a rough start to 2022 doesn't mean the market is automatically going higher the rest of this year. (0:20) Jason Moser discusses:
- Why right now is a gut check for every investor
- What recent history says about the Nasdaq falling in the first 4 months of the year
- The types of businesses he's looking to invest in right now

(15:20) Matt Frankel spent the weekend in Omaha, Nebraska at "Woodstock for Capitalists". Ricky Mulvey talks with Matt about his biggest takeaways from the Berkshire-Hathaway annual meeting.

Stocks discussed: PYPL, JNJ, HD, LOW, MKC, BRK.A, BRK.B, PGR, CVX, OXY, ATVI, MSFT

Host: Chris Hill
Guests: Jason Moser, Matt Frankel
Producer: Ricky Mulvey
Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl

For more than 25 years Michelle Singletary has penned the nationally syndicated column "The Color of Money". Between her column and her books, she doesn't hold back when it comes to helping people be smarter about budgeting and personal finances. Deidre Woollard caught up with her to talk about:
- How our financial habits changed during the pandemic
- One significant way to take control of your budget
- Why she suggests not buying a home right now

Host: Deidre Woollard
Guest: Michelle Singletary
Producer: Ricky Mulvey
Engineers: Brandon Gentry, Dan Boyd