Motley Fool Money: 03.02.2012

It’s hard to bet against the enduring appeal of everyone’s favorite dinner. (00:21) Bill Barker and Deidre Woollard discuss: - How Domino’s continues to compete for its share of stomach. - The importance of loyalty programs and the worry of loyalty fatigue. - If Walgreens’s new CEO will keep steering the company toward healthcare. (17:21) Deidre Woollard interviews Professor Michael Robbins on his new book Quantitative Asset Management and the future of AI in investing. Claim your five dividend recommendations here: www.fool.com/dividends. Companies discussed: DPZ, WBA, WMT, AMZN, UBER Host: Deidre Woollard Guests: Bill Barker, Michael Robbins Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd, Annie Pope Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12 Loka 202331min

The DOJ’s anti-trust suit against Google is far from over, but details are emerging that show even the search giant knew the optics of their search default deal with Apple weren’t great.  (00:21) Tim Beyers and Dylan Lewis discuss: - How the DOJ is charging Google cemented itself as the search leader with exclusive deals with Apple. - Just how lucrative those deals were for Apple. - The similarities with this case and the government’s anti-trust case against Microsoft in the 1990s.  (14:46) Mary Long caught up with Motley Fool analyst Sanmeet Deo for a chat about airport security stock Clear and the race to the front of the line. Companies discussed: AAPL, GOOG, GOOGL, YOU Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Tim Beyers, Mary Long, Sanmeet Deo Engineers: Dan Boyd  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11 Loka 202328min

Activist investor Nelson Peltz has some ideas for Disney’s board. But are they ready to listen? (00:15) Ricky Mulvey and Jason Moser discuss: Unity Technologies CEO, John Riccitello, stepping down from his seat. How Unity handled pricing changes with its developers. Trian Partners increasing its stake in Disney. Questions about Disney’s turnaround story. Plus, (15:45) Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp discuss the growing trend of unretirement. Companies discussed: U, DIS Hosts: Ricky Mulvey, Alison Southwick Guests: Jason Moser, Robert Brokamp Engineer: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10 Loka 202331min

Mobile shopping is expected to rule e-commerce this holiday season. (00:13) Asit Sharma and Deidre Woollard discuss: If consumer spending will remain strong over the holiday season. The impact of the rise of mobile shopping. Whether or not retailers can trust the supply chain. (13:27) Founders and investors sit on opposite sides of the table and they don’t always agree. Venture capitalist Jerry Neumann and serial founder Liz Zalman look at both sides in their book Founder vs. Investor. Access your Stock Advisor discount here: www.fool.com/mfmdiscount Companies discussed:ADBE, AMZN, SHOP, UPS, WMT, UBER, DDOG, OKTA Host: Deidre Woollard Guests: Asit Sharma, Jerry Neumann, Liz Zalman Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Tim Sparks, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9 Loka 202329min

Elon Musk is a serial monotasker. He’s also obsessed with risk. What makes him tick?  Ricky Mulvey caught up with Walter Isaacson to talk about the force that is Elon Musk. They also discuss: The importance of the letter X How to craft a “cocktail of a fanatical risk taker”  And Musk’s latest endeavor into “real world artificial intelligence”  Tickers discussed: TSLA, GOOG, GOOGL Host: Ricky Mulvey Guest: Walter Isaacson Producer: Mary Long Engineer: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7 Loka 202349min

BYD is on Tesla’s heels, but we all know Elon Musk loves a challenge.  (00:21) Ron Gross and Bill Mann discuss: - The jobs report, and why they’re paying attention to mortgage rates, credit card delinquencies and inventory levels heading into earnings season. - Meta’s plans to offer a monthly subscription to users in the EU. - Cyberattacks hitting Clorox, MGM, and Caesar’s. - China’s BYD heating up the race in EVs. (19:11) Elon Musk’s biographer Walter Isaacson explains Musk’s fascination with X and how his fixation on mission fuels his innovative and entrepreneurial spirit. . (33:00) Bill and Ron break down two stocks on their radar: Chevron and Burford Capital. Stocks discussed: META, CLX, MGM, CZR, TSLA, KVUE, ASR Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Bill Mann, Ron Gross, Ricky Mulvey, Walter Isaacson Engineers: Dan Boyd  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6 Loka 202340min

Beer continues to shine but will future generations be less likely to drink alcohol at all? (00:21) Bill Barker and Deidre Woollard discuss: - What’s driving the rapid growth of Modelo. - If wine and spirits can rebound for Constellation Brands. - The future of cannabis and Tilray’s tough path to profitability. (17:17)  Deidre Woollard interviews Joel Marcus, CEO of Alexandria Real Estate Equities about the future of this life sciences real estate investment trust. Companies discussed: ARE, STZ, TLRY Host: Deidre Woollard Guests: Bill Barker, Joel Marcus Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd, Heather Horton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5 Loka 202329min

(00:21) Asit Sharma and Dylan Lewis discuss: - How Kelloggs became Kellanova and what to make of its cereal spin-off WK Kellogg.  - Food service company Aramark spinning out its uniform business Vestis and why one might be more interesting than the other for investors. - The traps to avoid when looking at spin-outs.   (15:51) Ricky Mulvey and Bill Mann check in on Costco – the business, its potential, and its new food court offerings.  (27:05) The Motley Fool Money team goes out into the field to taste test Costco’s new roast beef sandwich, mango smoothie, and strawberry ice cream.  If you're looking for investing ideas, we’re offering Motley Fool Money listeners a discount on our flagship service, Stock Advisor. To learn more head to fool.com/mfmdiscount Companies discussed: K, KLG, ARMK, VSTS, COST Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Asit Sharma, Bill Mann, Ricky Mulvey, Sierra Baldwin, Mary Long Engineers: Dan Boyd  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4 Loka 202332min