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What does it say when a market leader steps back from….leading? (0:21) Asit Sharma discusses: - Wells Fargo, once the biggest player in mortgages, announces it is making a strategic shift - The role that the current state of housing plays in Wells Fargo's decision - Our brand new podcast, Stock Advisor Roundtable (10:15) Tim Beyers and Tim White take a closer look at "key person risk". Motley Fool premium members, click here to link your Motley Fool membership to a Spotify account and begin listening to this exclusive new podcast! And if you're not a member, you can get a preview of the show and learn how to get access here on Spotify! Stocks discussed: WFC, CRM, SFIX, GOOG, GOOGL Host: Chris Hill Guest: Asit Sharma, Tim Beyers, Tim White Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Rick Engdahl, Tim Sparks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A bull market in the MSCI Asia Pacific index doesn’t mean investors should make rash investment decisions.   (0:21) Bill Mann discusses: - How U.S. companies can be a better way to play China’s reopening - Jay Powell’s latest speech reinforcing the Fed’s focus on stability - The potential for other CEOs following Bob Iger’s lead as Disney employees return to offices starting March 1   (12:30) Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp share tips for making this year a healthier and wealthier one.   Our new report, "5 Pullback Stocks" is available for free to Stock Advisor members. To access the report just go to www.fool.com/Pullback.   Stocks discussed: BABA, TCEHY, MCD, SBUX, KO, LVMHF, DIS   Host: Chris Hill Guest: Bill Mann, Alison Southwick, Robert Brokamp, Jackie Pecquex, Catie Peiper, Nick Lutz Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Tim Sparks, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A major investment bank became the latest (but not the last) to announce layoffs. (0:21) Jason Moser discusses: - Goldman Sachs cutting nearly 7% of its staff - Lululemon shares falling after the company lowered gross margin guidance - Why inventory levels will be a key retail metric to watch this upcoming earnings season (11:00) Kirsten Guerra and Lou Whiteman engage in Bull vs. Bear debate over Teladoc Health. Our new report, "5 Pullback Stocks" is available for free to Stock Advisor members. To access the report just go to www.fool.com/Pullback. Stocks discussed: GS, LULU ANF, AEO, TDOC, AMZN Host: Chris Hill Guest: Jason Moser, Kirsten Guerra, Lou Whiteman Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Tim Sparks, Rich Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everything feels unprecedented if you don’t study history, and 2022 wasn’t unique for the stock market. Morgan Housel is the best-selling author of “The Psychology of Money”. He joined Motley Fool co-founder and CEO Tom Gardner for a conversation about: - Why cash is a better hedge against inflation than many believe - Parallels between the 2022 stock market and the dot-com bust of the early 2000s - What Tesla investors can learn from Starbucks’ past decline Companies discussed: BRK.A, BRK.B, TSLA, SBUX Host: Tom Gardner Guest: Morgan Housel Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Tim Sparks, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Just because a stock lost 98% of its value doesn’t mean it's cheap. Sometimes the market becomes efficient. Asit Sharma joins Ricky Mulvey to look at some justifiable reasons why stocks dropped last year and which strong businesses that may have been swept up in the tide. They discuss: - Carvana’s boom and bust, and the takeaways for investors - If Zoom has a sticky product - How Roku is addressing a tougher advertisement landscape - Meta’s valuation, and questions about its leadership - Mindset advice if you want to be a contrarian investor Companies discussed: LULU, ZM, MSFT, CVNA, ROKU, NFLX, META Aswath Damodaran’s blog on Meta: https://aswathdamodaran.blogspot.com/2022/11/meta-lesson-1-corporate-governance.html Host: Ricky Mulvey Guest: Asit Sharma Engineer: Tim Sparks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a shortened week of trading for investors, three CEOs dominated the headlines. (0:21) Matt Argersinger and Jason Moser discuss: - Layoff announcements and a sober prediction from Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella - The market's positive reaction to the December jobs report - Key things they're watching in the tech industry - Newest unveilings at CES in Las Vegas - The latest from Stitch Fix and Constellation Brands (19:11) Malcolm Ethridge, CFP and host of "The Tech Money Podcast", weighs in with predictions of two more interest rate hikes, why "Mega Cap Tech" is the key to a stock market rally, and what he's watching for this earnings season.   (34:00) Matt and Jason discuss Bed Bath & Beyond's real estate footprint as the company nears bankruptcy, and share two stocks on their radar: Amazon and Bentley Systems. Looking to get a jump start on your 2023 financial goals? Our flagship service, Stock Advisor, is open to new members for just $99 a year! Access this special offer by visiting www.fool.com/intro. S

Value Opportunities for Investors Sometimes cheap stocks are an opportunity, and sometimes stocks are cheap for a reason. (0:21) Bill Mann discusses: - Amazon laying off 18,000 employees - Whether layoffs are a bad sign or an indication a company is being honest with itself - The writing on the (bond market) wall for Bed Bath & Beyond (11:11) Ron Gross provides an overview of value investing, discusses why the current environment favors value stocks, and shares a few ideas for investors seeking to build up the value side of their portfolio. Stocks discussed: AMZN, CRM, MSFT, GOOG, GOOGL, BBBY, TGT, COST, WMT, BBY, CAT, DE, NEE, SO, NUE, VMC The Motley Fool's top stock-picking service, Stock Advisor, is open to new members for just $99 a year! To join now visit www.fool.com/intro to access this special introductory offer. Host: Chris Hill Guests: Bill Mann, Ron Gross Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Rick Engdahl, Tim Sparks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Salesforce is laying off 10% of its workforce. Is it a sign of things to come in the tech industry? (0:21) Tim Beyers discusses: - How Salesforce's recent acquisitions are the reason layoffs shouldn't be surprising - Why HubSpot's next move is one of the most interesting things in tech - One tech business bucking the trend by increasing its hiring (8:22) Matt Argersinger previews the year for dividend stock investors, discusses why the payout radio is a key metric to watch, and shares two dividend stocks he believes are looking more attractive these days. Stocks discussed: CRM, HUBS, ASAN, MNDY, SCHD, VIG, MTN, SWK, EXR, LII The Motley Fool's top stock-picking service, Stock Advisor, is open to new members for just $99 a year! To join now visit www.fool.com/intro to access this special introductory offer. Host: Chris Hill Guests: Tim Beyers, Ron Gross Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

'Tis the season for investing in your physical fitness. (0:21) Jason Moser discusses: - The relative strength of Planet Fitness - How "exercise at home" has been around for decades - Amazon actually testing flying drone deliveries in California and Texas (13:45) Dylan Lewis and Asit Sharma discuss what growth stock investors should be considering this year, as well as one business in particular with tailwinds (despite a tough environment). Stocks discussed: PLNT, PTON, AMZN, CRWD Looking for more investing ideas? Go to www.fool.com/report to get your free copy of our "5 Stocks Under $49" report. Host: Chris Hill Guests: Jason Moser, Dylan Lewis, Asit Sharma Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Rick Engdahl, Tim Sparks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the perfect time to review your financial plan for investing in 2023. (0:21) Andy Cross discusses: - His optimism after the worst year for investors since 2008 - The potential for 2023 to be "a stock picker's market" - Why financials and healthcare are two of the industries he's watching for opportunities (10:15) Robert Brokamp weighs in on whether all investors should more seriously consider bonds, why retirees might be able to increase their safe withdrawal rates, and the biggest asset younger investors have this year.  Looking for more investing ideas? Go to www.fool.com/report to get your free copy of our "5 Stocks Under $49" report. Host: Chris Hill Guests: Andy Cross, Robert Brokamp Engineer: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CEOs on the hot seat, stocks in the spotlight, and reckless predictions! (0:21) Jason Moser and Matt Argersinger discuss: - Industries and trends investors should be watching - Why the CEOs of Amazon, Starbucks, and Twilio could be on the hot seat - Two stocks poised for upside - Keeping online streaming and BNPL businesses on a short leash - Not being worried about Blackstone, Home Depot, and Johnson & Johnson (19:11) Jason and Matt continue our 2023 preview with: - Potential surprises for investors - Why Live Nation and nCino could both be acquired - 1 trend and 1 stock that investors will have to be very patient with - Reckless business predictions involving crypto, Elon Musk, and Warren Buffett - Two stocks on their radar: Topgolf Callaway and Easterly Government Properties Want even more stock ideas? Get a free copy of our "5 Stocks Under $49" report by going to www.fool.com/report. Stocks discussed: ROKU, GOOGL, PARA, DIS, NFLX, AMZN, TWLO, SBUX, STAG, TTD, WBD, PYPL, SQ, BX, HD, JNJ, CRM, PLD, CRWD

(0:21) Chris Hill discusses: - What's coming up on the show in early January - Seth Rogen's revelation about stand-up comedy - What it takes to be an investor Host: Chris Hill Engineer: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Disruption is not a given, nor is it easy. (0:21) Jason Moser discusses: - How Visa and Mastercard fared in a year dominated by crypto news - Why fortress balance sheets will be an even bigger asset in the new year - Leaders he's watching in 2023 Stocks mentioned: V, MA, MSFT, APPL, GOOG, GOOGL, HD, LOW Host: Chris Hill Guest: Jason Moser Engineer: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Outside the U.S. there are opportunities for investors in the new year. (0:21) Bill Mann discusses: - Countries producing raw materials (and video games) - What needs to change in China to get him more interested in companies like Alibaba and JD.com - Why investors should be watching Canada and Norway Stocks mentioned: JD, BABA, TCEHY Go to www.fool.com/report to get your free copy of our "5 Stocks Under $49" report. Host: Chris Hill Guests: Bill Mann Engineer: Tim Sparks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're taking a break from investing and stock talk to discuss: - Santa's actual weight - Murder's surprising popularity as an entertainment device - Best movie Santas - Alcoholic holiday drinks - "Cereal Derangement Syndrome" - Fascination with the NY Post's front page - Rule changes we would make in the NBA, NHL, and MLB - Who should narrate a classic McSweeney's essay To cast your vote for your favorite sports rule change, email podcasts@fool.com. Host: Chris Hill Guests: Bill Barker, Bill Mann Engineer: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're easing into Christmas weekend with highlights from two of our favorite interviews of 2022. (0:21) Becky Quick discusses: - Helping The Wall Street Journal leap from print to the web - Making the switch from the Journal to CNBC - Her unexpected introduction to Warren Buffett - Behind the scenes at CNBC (19:11) Mark Cuban discusses: - His new health care venture, Cost Plus Drugs - Competing with major healthcare companies - Advice for potential NFL owner Jeff Bezos - The appeal of pickleball! Host: Chris Hill Guests: Becky Quick, Mark Cuban Engineers: Rick Engdahl, Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What's the downside to using public filings to mirror Berkshire-Hathaway's investments? (0:21) Jim Gillies discusses: - The strength of Berkshire-Hathaway's underlying businesses - Warren Buffett's less-than-perfect investing track record - How investors cannot get the exact same price as the Berkshire-Hathaway investment managers (10:20) Dylan Lewis and Ricky Mulvey engage in a bull vs. bear debate over e-commerce platform Etsy. Stocks mentioned: BRK.A, BRK.B, ETSY, EBAY Holiday Music: Merry, Merry Christmas by Keb’ Mo’ Host: Chris Hill Guests: Jim Gillies, Dylan Lewis Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Rick Engdahl, Tim Sparks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The shipping giant has a demand problem, while Nike may be out of the woods. (0:21) Asit Sharma discusses: - FedEx cutting $1 billion in costs to make up for weak demand - UPS solidly outperforming FedEx (for years) - Nike getting past their inventory problems and increasing digital sales (10:30) John Rotonti and Ricky Mulvey analyze the implications of interest rates being higher for longer and one company that's benefiting.  Stocks mentioned: FDX, UPS, NKE, BX Holiday Music: Looks Like A Cold, Cold Winter by Ingrid Michaelson Host: Chris Hill Guests: Asit Sharma, John Rotonti Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Rick Engdahl, Tim Sparks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The digital advertising landscape is shifting. (0:21) Bill Mann discusses: - Google's and Meta Platform's collective share of the digital ad market shrinking - Amazon leading the charge in e-commerce ad players - TikTok's impact on the ad industry and whether it is "unbannable" in the U.S. (8:50) Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp analyze the ins-and-outs of buying bonds. Stocks mentioned: GOOG, GOOGL, META, AMZN, SPG, BND, BLK, IBDN, IBDR Holiday Music: How Do You Spell Channukkahh? by The LeeVees Host: Chris Hill Guests: Bill Mann, Robert Brokamp, Alison Southwick Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Tim Sparks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There's a value approach to Barron's annual list, and we've got some thoughts. (0:21) Jason Moser discusses: - The case for traditional value stocks like Bank of America and Berkshire-Hathaway - Inclusion of Big Tech companies like Alphabet and Amazon - Why attractive valuation isn't enough to get us interested in Madison Square Garden Sports (12:45) Jason and Matt Frankel review some bold predictions they made last year and share some predictions about mortgage rates, inflation, and stocks in the year ahead. Stocks mentioned: AA, GOOG, GOOGL, AMZN, BAC, BRK.A, BRK.B, CMCSA, DAL, DIS, MSGS, MDT, TSLA, TOL Holiday Music: 8 Days (of Hanukkah) by Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings Host: Chris Hill Guests: Jason Moser, Matt Frankel Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Rick Engdahl, Tim Sparks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices