Gambling Versus Investing

Travel can slow down temporary but the demand to get away from your home is everlasting. Airbnb CFO, Ellie Mertz, joined Motley Fool CEO and Co-founder, Tom Gardner, and Chief Investment Officer, Andy Cross, for a conversation about: - Why Airbnb is focusing on experiences and services. - The stock’s long-term performance. - How ideas develop at Airbnb. Company discussed: ABNB Hosts: Tom Gardner, Andy Cross Guest: Ellie Mertz Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Dan Boyd Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, "TMF") do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, or risks associated with any investment opportunity presented. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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And yet, the market remains close to all time highs. (00:21) Jason Moser and Matt Argersinger join Ricky Mulvey to discuss: - Macro uncertainty and market bullishness. - A record amount of unsold housing stock in the United States. - Chime’s IPO. - Earnings from RH and Adobe. (19:11) Malcolm Ethridge, Managing Partner at Capital Area Planning Group and author of "Financial Independence Doesn't Happen by Accident". (35:00) Jason and Matt share two radar stocks: Chipotle and Whirlpool. Companies discussed: RDFN, CHYM, RH, ADBE, CMG, WHR Host: Ricky Mulvey Guests: Jason Moser, Matt Argersinger Engineer: Dan Boyd Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, "TMF") do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, or risks associated with any investment opportunity presented. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Two Fools duel over CAVA’s prospects. Is there enough tasty growth to support a spicy valuation? Tim Beyers and Rick Munarriz discuss: - Oracle’s AI-fueled earnings. - Dave & Busters and Chewy: who had the better earnings? - All about the Chime IPO - Plus … Dueling Fools returns! Companies discussed: CAVA, ORCL, PLAY, CHWY, CHYM Host: Tim Beyers Guests: Rick Munarriz Engineer: Dan Boyd Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, "TMF") do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, or risks associated with any investment opportunity presented. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Would you be interested in a stock that’s quadrupled in less than three months? (00:21) Anand Chokkavelu, Lou Whiteman, and Rick Munarriz discuss: - Chewy earnings - Hype Meter: CoreWeave - Sezzle vs. Shopify Companies discussed: CHWY, CRWV, SEZL, SHOP Host: Anand Chokkavelu Guests: Lou Whiteman, Rick Munarriz Engineer: Dan Boyd Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, "TMF") do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, or risks associated with any investment opportunity presented. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Apple's WWDC 2025 hits and misses; it's not about being first, it's about being best. Jason Moser and Matt Frankel discuss: - The latest news from Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference. - Are Opendoor's best days behind it? - The two stocks we just bought! Companies discussed: AAPL, OPEN, AMD, WM Host: Jason Moser Guests: Matt Frankel Producer: Anand Chokkavelu Engineer: Dan Boyd Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, "TMF") do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, or risks associated with any investment opportunity presented. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Warner Bros. Discovery is planning to break itself up into two distinct companies. (00:21) Andy Cross and Jason Hall discuss: - Warner Bros. Discovery splits up. - How does it affect the streaming game of thrones? - Reddit vs. Claude Companies discussed: WBD, NFLX, DIS, CMCSA, RDDT Host: Andy Cross Guests: Jason Hall Producer: Anand Chokkavelu Engineer: Dan Boyd Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, "TMF") do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, or risks associated with any investment opportunity presented. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Financial independence isn’t just about early retirement. It’s giving your future self freedom. J.L. Collins is the best-selling author of The Simple Path to Wealth: Your Road Map to Financial Independence and a Rich, Free Life. Robert Brokamp caught up with Collins for a conversation about: - The challenges and appeal of being a super-saver. - How to use the 4% rule. - The value of “self-cleansing” index funds for investors. Ticker discussed: VTI Host: Robert Brokamp Guest: J.L. Collins Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Rick Engdahl Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, "TMF") do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, or risks associated with any investment opportunity presented. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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You can’t maintain all of your friendships from the school year through summer vacation. (00:45) David Meier and Jason Moser join Ricky Mulvey to discuss: - Earnings from CrowdStrike, lululemon, and Broadcom. - Elon Musk’s feud with President Donald Trump and the impact on Tesla shareholders. - Docusign’s turnaround story. (19:03) Stacey Vanek Smith, co-host of “Everybody’s Business”, joins Ricky for a look at the tough job market facing college grads. Then, (35:20) David and Jason pitch two radar stocks, Asana and Amazon. Companies discussed: CRWD, LULU, TSLA, DOCU, AVGO, AMZN, ASAN Host: Ricky Mulvey Guests: David Meier, Jason Moser, Stacey Vanek Smith Engineer: Rick Engdahl Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, "TMF") do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, or risks associated with any investment opportunity presented. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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