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Sometimes opportunity comes in the form of competitors making a mistake. (0:21) Jason Moser discusses: - Shares of Meta Platforms rising on reports of "large-scale layoffs" coming this week - How long it will take to know if Mark Zuckerberg's investments in the metaverse will pay off - Amazon angering Prime members with an "upgrade" of their music service that changes the user experience for the worse - Spotify and Apple being gifted an opportunity to find new members for their music services (13:57) Dylan Lewis and Ricky Mulvey discuss the changing advertising landscape and what the shifts mean for major players like Netflix and Google. Companies discussed: META, AAPL, SPOT, ROKU, SNAP, NFLX, GOOG, GOOGL Host: Chris Hill Guests: Jason Moser, Dylan Lewis Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the most powerful private companies in the world is also one of the most secretive. Michael Forsythe is an investigative reporter for The New York Times and co-author of the new book “When McKinsey Comes to Town: The Hidden Influence of the World's Most Powerful Consulting Firm.” Forsythe joined Ricky Mulvey to discuss: - Why Fortune 500 companies pay millions of dollars for the firm’s advice - What “The Carnegie Way” meant for US Steel - McKinsey’s relationship with the FDA and what it means for drugmakers Companies mentioned: X, BIIB, ALL, DIS, WMT, PNGAY Host: Ricky Mulvey Guest: Michael Forsythe Engineer: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Share buybacks can be a great use of capital, but only for the right price. Dylan Lewis and John Rotonti take a look at two companies that are expert capital allocators and one company that’s made some expensive buybacks. They discuss: - A common misunderstanding investors have about free cash flow - Why management teams often struggle at doing share repurchases well - How Apple became a “shining example” of superior capital allocation - One less-familiar company that’s executed buybacks well Companies discussed: APPL, META, ORLY Capital Allocation episode: https://www.fool.com/podcasts/motley-fool-money/2022-05-14-capital-allocation-the-superpower Host: Dylan Lewis Guest: John Rotonti Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Rick Engdahl, Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If the jobs report and Federal Reserve didn't surprise investors, some earnings reports sure did. (0:30) Andy Cross and Jason Moser discuss: - How two of the "War On Cash" stocks are doing - Etsy's cautious optimism heading into the holidays - North American same-store sales fueling the rise of Starbucks - The latest from Qualcomm, Atlassian, and Uber (19:15) Rachel Warren talks with Jon Maier, chief investment officer at Global X, about how to protect your portfolio during an economic downturn and trends he's watching over the next 3, 5, and 10 years. (30:30: Andy and Jason return to talk about - Hershey's latest quarter - Investing strategy for a college student - Two stocks on their radar: Ulta Beauty and The Trade Desk Stocks mentioned: SQ, PYPL, ETSY, SBUX, QCOM, TEAM, UBER, HSY, VOO, ULTA, TTD Host: Chris Hill Guests: Jason Moser, Andy Cross, Rachel Warren, Jon Maier Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Rick Engdahl, Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some companies have bright futures, while others simply run out of time. (0:21) Tim Beyers discusses: - Roku having more cyclicality than investors might expect - Whether Peloton can produce lower inventories over the holidays - Fastly's CEO declaring a commitment to growth (15:26) Ricky Mulvey continues his conversation with Ben Foldy (Wall Street Journal reporter and host of the podcast Bad Bets) about the current state of Nikola and the rising interest in hydrogen-powered vehicles. Companies discussed: ROKU, DIS, NFLX, PTON, FSLY, NB, NKLA, BMWYY, TM Host: Chris Hill Guest: Tim Beyers, Ben Foldy Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you think this is a market that will automatically reward a stock because the company posted record revenue, think again.  (0:17) Asit Sharma discusses: - Why today's announcement from the Federal Reserve won't change the way he invests - Record revenue highlighting Airbnb's 3rd-quarter results - Whether today's drop in share price looks like a buying opportunity (8:31) Ben Foldy, Wall Street Journal reporter and host of the podcast "Bad Bets", shares insights on Nikola founder Trevor Milton, his early career, and the steps that led to one of the hottest stocks of the pandemic. Companies discussed: ABNB, NKLA, KNX Host: Chris Hill Guest: Asit Sharma, Ben Foldy Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Tim Sparks, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A 50% premium is a buyout price most investors would love to see. To acquire Abiomed, Johnson & Johnson was happy to pay it. (0:17) Bill Mann discusses: - Why he believes a "shock and awe" price was worth paying for J&J - How Abiomed strengthens the company's medical device portfolio - Amazon expanding its ad-free music library for Prime members - Signs that the retail giant is gunning for Spotify, Disney, and other entertainment companies (10:33)  Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp discuss how shortcuts can make you a smarter saver. Companies discussed: JNJ, ABMD, AMZN, SPOT, DIS, PARA Host: Chris Hill Guest: Bill Mann, Alison Southwick, Robert Brokamp Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Tim Sparks, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October turned out to be the best month for the Dow Jones Industrial Average in a long time. (0:17) Jason Moser discusses: - The importance of staying invested through bear markets - JPMorgan Chase going after the rental payment market - How much JPM has been investing in technology - Wells Fargo issuing a "double downgrade" of Hanesbrands (13:49)  Matt Frankel joins Jason to discuss four companies they bought shares of recently. Companies discussed: JPM, HBI, HD, MKC, STOR, O, PINS Host: Chris Hill Guest: Jason Moser, Matt Frankel Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Tim Sparks, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“When the party is happening in the penthouse, this is a sector that’s in the basement.” Industrial companies aren’t the sexiest stocks, but that’s where investors can find strong moats. You just have to look at “micro-verticals” like fluid-handling, label making, and aircraft replacement parts. Nick Santhanam is the CEO of the Fernweh Group and a co-author of the new book “The Titanium Economy: How Industrial Technology Can Create a Better, Faster, Stronger America.” Ricky Mulvey caught up with Santhanam to talk about: - Why investors often misunderstand the industrial sector - How companies are using 3D printing and blockchain technology - Why family-run companies have key advantages for long-term investors - The biggest challenge for companies in the Titanium Economy Companies mentioned: GGG, HEI, SEE, BRD, CWST, AZZ Host: Ricky Mulvey Guest: Nick Santhanam Engineer: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’re looking for a market-beating stock then you don’t have to go much further than the candy aisle. Ricky Mulvey and Asit Sharma gear up for Halloween and discuss: - Why candy is a growing market that’s also shrinking - Hershey’s M&A strategy and supply chain questions - Official Halloween candy power rankings Companies mentioned: HSY, GIS, NKE Michele Buck’s HBR article: https://hbr.org/2022/11/the-ceo-of-hershey-on-turning-a-candy-company-into-a-snacks-empire Host: Ricky Mulvey Guest: Asit Sharma Engineer: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The biggest tech companies reported this week, but it was Apple that shined the brightest. (0:30) Jason Moser and Matt Argersinger discuss: - The diversity and strength of Apple's business lines - Slowing growth in Amazon Web Services - Meta Platforms hitting its lowest point in 6 years - Ford Motor's demonstration of fiscal discipline - The latest from Alphabet, Microsoft, and Visa (19:15) Jason and Matt continue the earnings analysis and discuss: - ExxonMobil and McDonald's hitting new highs - Chipotle's plans for growth - Surprisingly strong weeks for Teladoc Health and Intel - Overrated and underrated Halloween candy - Two stocks on their radar: SiTime Corp. and Lennox International Got a question about investing? Email podcasts@fool.com Stocks mentioned: AAPL, AMZN, META, GOOG, GOOGL, V, MSFT, F, XOM, TDOC, INTC, CMG, MCD, LII, SITM, TSM Host: Chris Hill Guests: Matt Argersinger, Jason Moser Engineer: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a day when Shopify and Comcast gave shareholders reasons for hope, Meta Platforms slid to its lowest level since 2016. (0:21) Andy Cross discusses: - Meta's worrisome R&D spending metric - Low expectations helping to fuel Shopify's rise - Comcast beating tough quarterly comps, thanks in part to the Minions (13:41)  Ricky Mulvey talks with Scott Ford, CEO of WestRock, a "brand behind the brands" coffee business serving up 20 million cups a day. Companies discussed: META, SHOP, CMCSA, WEST Host: Chris Hill Guest: Andy Cross, Scott Ford Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Google's parent company disappointed Wall Street, but share buybacks continue. (0:21) Bill Mann discusses: - Alphabet being a strong business, despite recent downturns - Spinning off YouTube being an idea that doesn't make sense - Visa wrapping up the fiscal year in strong fashion - CEO Al Kelly being among those who do not expect a recession in 2023 (10:56)  Shares of Roku have fallen more than 75% year to date. Ryan Henderson and Jose Najarro engage in a bull vs. bear debate over the digital media player company. Companies discussed: GOOG, GOOGL, V, MA, ROKU, NFLX Host: Chris Hill Guest: Bill Mann, Ryan Henderson, Jose Najarro Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Big Red is still trailing Pepsi but, just like its competitor, it's got pricing power. (0:21) Jason Moser discusses: - Coca-Cola's strength in the face of currency headwinds - PayPal's new partnership with Amazon - Weber's largest shareholder grilling up a buyout offer - A new metric for retail businesses: DTRG (13:17)  Just in time for Halloween, Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp break down stock market superstitions. Companies discussed: KO, PEP, PYPL, AMZN, SHOP, LULU, WEBR, COOK Host: Chris Hill Guest: Jason Moser, Alison Southwick, Robert Brokamp Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Earnings season kicks into full swing with Alphabet, Meta, and Microsoft reporting this week. (:21) Dylan Lewis and Tim Beyers discuss: - Margins, pricing power, and other metrics to watch from big tech companies. - More details about Twitter's acquisition. - Why Chinese tech stocks are dropping as Xi Jingping begins his third term. The battle of research papers is on! (16:58) Tim White joins Tim Beyers to discuss the simple reason why tech giants are very interested in generating images from text prompts. Companies mentioned: MSFT, GOOG, GOOGL, META, TWTR, NFLX, AAPL Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Tim Beyers, Tim White Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Spotting a stock fraud is extremely difficult, but finding some smoke is significantly easier.  Founded by Eddie Antar, Crazy Eddie was a chain of consumer electronic stores in the Northeast. After going public in the 1980s, the stock became nearly a ten-bagger before investigators found it to be a fraud. Investors may not have suspected that the retailer boosted profit margins by manipulating a cash skim, but there were some other signs that the soaring stock price didn’t tell the whole story. Ricky Mulvey talked with Gary Weiss, author of “Retail Gangster: The Insane, Real-Life Story of Crazy Eddie” about: - Why investors bought into Eddie Antar’s hype - How criminals save money on sales tax - The eventual downfall of Crazy Eddie Host: Ricky Mulvey  Guest: Gary Weiss Engineers: Rick Engdahl, Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Expect to hear “currency headwinds” a lot this earnings season. But a strong U.S. dollar isn’t all bad and can make international companies cheaper. Ricky Mulvey caught up with Bill Mann to look at four economies around the world, including: - England’s pension and interest rate problems - The challenges of investing in China -  A massive raw material exporter with a currency that outperformed the US dollar (NOTE: This episode was recorded before Liz Truss resigned as Britain's Prime Minister Companies mentioned: CNSWF, NXGPY Host: Ricky Mulvey Guest: Bill Mann Engineers: Rick Engdahl, Dan Boyd   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Snap fell 30% and took other social media and advertising stocks down with it. (0:30) Emily Flippen and Ron Gross discuss: - Pinterest, Meta Platforms, and Alphabet getting dragged down by Snap's bad news - American Express shares falling despite increased full-year guidance - Boston Beer's strong 3rd-quarter report - The latest from Microsoft, Netflix, Tesla, and Tractor Supply (19:15) Emily and Ron dip into the Fool Mailbag and discuss: - Medical device pure-plays - Investing books they recommend - Surprising economics of pumpkin spice - The latest from McDonald's and Keurig Dr. Pepper - Stocks they're more bullish on - Two stocks on their radar: ASML Holding and Blackstone Got a question about investing? Email podcasts@fool.com Stocks mentioned: SNAP, PINS, META, GOOG, GOOGL, CAT, DE, AXP, NFLX, MSFT, TSLA, TSCO, SAM, MCD, DNUT, SYK, MDT, ZBH, JNJ, RMD, SG, FNCL, JPM, SBUX, PEP, KO, KDP, BX, ASML Host: Chris Hill Guests: Emily Flippen, Ron Gross Engineer: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Vis

Despite mixed 3rd-quarter results Elon Musk is ever-optimistic about Tesla's future. (0:21) Bill Mann discusses: - Economic takeaways from England's sudden need for a new Prime Minister - Questions about Tesla's accounting - Why he believes that, despite falling in 2022, Tesla's stock is still pretty expensive. (10:11)  Buck Hartzell talks with Boston Omaha co-CEOs Adam Peterson and Alex Rozek about the nuts and bolts of their business, and how they're handling short-term pain. If you're a member of any Motley Fool service you can access the full Boston Omaha interview here: https://www.fool.com/premium/live/video/4056/coverage/2022/10/19/interview-alex-rozek-adam-peterson-boston-omaha/ Companies discussed: TSLA, BOC Host: Chris Hill Guest: Bill Mann, Buck Hartzell, Adam Peterson, Alex Rozek Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Netflix surprises Wall Street and throws down the gauntlet at streaming competitors. (0:21) Tim Beyers discusses: - 3rd-quarter profits, revenue, and subscriber growth coming in higher than expected - Optimism around Netflix's new ad platform - Why he believes the stock is fairly valued (with room to run) (11:00) Nick Sciple and Jim Gillies discuss the business of World Wrestling Entertainment and how the company may be preparing itself to be acquired. Companies discussed: NFLX, DIS, AAPL, WWE, CMCSA Host: Chris Hill Guest: Tim Beyers, Nick Sciple, Jim Gillies Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices