Motley Fool Money: 08.17.2012

Younger generations want more experiences and less stuff. That’s a problem for retailers. Deidre Woollard caught up with Kevin Ervin Kelley, architect, experience designer, and the author of “Irreplaceable: How to Create Extraordinary Places that Bring People Together.” They discuss: - The evolution of grocery stores, and how regional players can compete. - Why direct-to-consumer brands have a scaling problem. - How Harley Davidson stores became a social destination. Company discussed: HOG Host: Deidre Woollard Guest: Kevin Ervin Kelley Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Rick Engdahl, Desireé Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

16 Maalis 202427min

AI has been a boon for Oracle’s cloud business, but it’s also creating a lot of questions for Adobe. (00:21) Andy Cross and Matt Argersinger discuss: - The National Association of Realtors agreeing to over $400M in fines and to eliminate its commission rules. - Why AI is pushing Oracle up and Adobe down after earnings. - The numbers behind Williams-Sonoma’s 18% spike, Kevin Plank’s return to Under Armour, and Ulta’s wild shrink story,  (19:11) Motley Fool Money’s Ricky Mulvey catches up with Bloomberg entertainment reporter Lucas Shaw, for a look into the business of streaming, the power of incentives, and corporate infighting at Paramount.. (34:01) Andy and Matt break down two stocks on their radar: Equity Commonwealth and Landstar Systems. Stocks discussed: RDFN, Z, ADBE, ORCL, WSM, UA, UAA, ULTA, LSTR, EQC Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Andy Cross, Matt Argersinger, Ricky Mulvey, Lucas Shaw Engineers: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

15 Maalis 202439min

The old CEO is the new CEO at the athletic brand, but can he turn the ship around? (00:21) Jason Hall and Deidre Woollard discuss: - Why Kevin Plank is back in the CEO seat at Under Armour. - What makes Dick’s Sporting Goods so resilient. - The making of a perfect storm for homebuilders. (15:42) Bill Mann talks to Pagaya CEO Gal Krubiner about using AI to change the world of fintech. Companies discussed: LEN, PGY, DKS, UA, UAA Host: Deidre Woollard Guests: Gal Krubiner, Bill Mann, Jason Hall Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Kyle Carruthers, Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

14 Maalis 202431min

NYCB’s $1B cash infusion should steady the struggling bank, but don’t expect Fools to be jumping into the stock. And Family Dollar’s footprint gets a bit smaller. (00:21) Matt Frankel and Dylan Lewis discuss: - Family Dollar’s plans to close almost 1,000 locations over the next few years and what it says about the state of discount retail and real estate. - New York Community Bank’s cash infusion and reverse stock split and why it’s still not enough to get Matt interested. - The banks to watch instead. (13:50) Deidre Woollard and Motley Fool analyst Kirsten Guerra dive into Duolingo and how a little bit of its marketing spend has driven a whole lot of revenue growth. Companies discussed: DLTR, NYCB, DOUL Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Matt Frankel, Deidre Woollard, Kirsten Guerra Engineers: Desiree Jones, Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

13 Maalis 202426min

Why does ASML want to leave its home country? (00:21) Bill Mann and Ricky Mulvey discuss: - A growth problem for the European tech giant. - BMW’s ability to make a profit on electric vehicle sales. - Product problems for BYD Auto. Plus, (17:20) Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp talk to a couple about their real life money questions, and one financial item that should be on every family’s to-do list. Companies discussed: ASML, BMWYY, TSLA, BYDDY NYTimes Article about BMW: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/09/business/bmw-electric-vehicles.html Visit our sponsor Monarch Money: Go to www.monarchmoney.com/FOOL for an extended 30-day free trial.  Host: Ricky Mulvey Guests: Bill Mann, Alison Southwick, Robert Brokamp, Emily Williamson, Paul Ballas Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12 Maalis 202432min

Stem CEO John Carrington is full speed ahead on the clean energy transformation. (00:21) Jason Moser and Deidre Woollard discuss: - Don Julio’s Oscars moment. - If Oscar buzz is still powerful for movie makers. - How Reddit is more like X than Pinterest. (15:49) Ricky Mulvey interviews John Carrington, CEO of energy solutions company Stem on the company’s business model and path to operating profitability. Companies discussed: DIS, PINS, SNAP, META, STEM Host: Deidre Woollard Guests: John Carrington, Jason Moser, Ricky Mulvey Producers: Dylan Lewis, Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd, Mary Long, Rick Engdahl Special Thanks: Jason Hall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11 Maalis 202430min

Sky Harbour sees massive opportunities in the world of private aviation. Bill Mann, Director of Small-Cap Research at The Motley Fool interviews Tal Keinan, CEO of Sky Harbour, a company that operates airplane hangars around the United States. They discuss: How Sky Harbour is building home bases for planes. The massive growth in private aviation and why it’s poised to continue. Turning underutilized airports into hubs. Companies discussed: SKYH, GD, BDRBF, FDX Host: Deidre Woollard Guests: Tal Keinan, Bill Mann Producer: Dylan Lewis Engineers: Kyle Carruthers, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10 Maalis 202428min

Deidre Woollard and Matt Argersinger check in on the world of hospitality real estate including Airbnb as well as two real estate investment trusts with big hotels and even bigger ambitions.They discuss: If Airbnb can take a greater share of the hospitality market. Why sports and the Sphere are a winning combination for Las Vegas. How large-group travel provides a safety net for Ryman Hospitality. Companies discussed: VICI, RHP, ABNBHost: Deidre Woollard Guest: Matt Argersinger Producer: Dylan Lewis Engineer: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9 Maalis 202428min