The ROI of Design
Great design can reward a company’s shareholders, but “good enough” doesn’t do much. Mauro Porcini is the Chief Design Officer of PepsiCo and the author of “The Human Side of Innovation: The Power of People in Love with People.” Ricky Mulvey caught up with Porcini to discuss: - Why investors should watch companies with great design thinkers - The strategy behind limited-edition releases - How wearables could change what we eat and drink Companies mentioned: PEP, MMM, AAPL Host: Ricky Mulvey Guest: Mauro Porcini Engineer: Tim Sparks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11 Joulu 202228min
REITs, Homebuilders, and the Return of Las Vegas
You can think of real estate in a lot of different ways, but at the end of the day it's just space. And that space is going through a lot of change. Interest rates are going higher, homes are getting more expensive, and companies continue to struggle with hybrid-work plans. Deidre Woollard and Matt Argersinger discuss: - Lesser-known office REITs that may be presenting opportunities for investors - Homebuilders facing headwinds - Lessons from Las Vegas’s comeback Companies mentioned: SLG, ARE, HPP, DEA, TOL, PHM, HD, LOW, SHW, POOL, SPG, VICI, KIM, EPR Host: Deidre Woollard Guest: Matt Argersinger Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10 Joulu 202227min
USA vs. Microsoft
It's time to lawyer up! (0:21) Andy Cross and Ron Gross discuss: - Wholesale prices rising higher than expected - Costco's surprisingly disappointing quarter - DocuSign ending the year on a positive note - Casey's General Stores hitting an all-time high thanks in part to beer cheese pizza - The latest from Lululemon, RH, Campbell's Soup, and Chewy (19:11) Rachel Warren talks with Jay Jacobs from BlackRock about megatrends to watch in healthcare, infrastructure, and electric vehicles. (30:20) Andy and Ron discuss the FTC suing Microsoft over its proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard, and share two stocks on their radar: Stanley Black & Decker and Houlihan Lokey. Stocks discussed: COST, LULU, RH, DOCU, CPB, CHWY, CASY, BLK, MSFT, ATVI, SWK, HLI Host: Chris Hill Guests: Andy Cross, Ron Gross, Rachel Warren, Jay Jacobs Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9 Joulu 202239min
Gas, China, Food & Beverage Stocks
Inflation is one of the big stories of the year, but consumers are finally getting relief at the pump. (0:21) Asit Sharma discusses: - The price of gas being lower than it was a year ago - Ripple effects (positive and negative) from lower gas prices - China stocks getting a short-term boost from the prospects of Covid restrictions being relaxed (9:45) Ricky Mulvey joins Asit to take a closer look at which food and beverage trends are gaining (and losing) steam. Stocks mentioned: BILI, JD, BYND, KO, SAM, KR Holiday Music: Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) by Dropkick Murphys Host: Chris Hill Guests: Asit Sharma Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8 Joulu 202224min
Another New Trend from Robinhood?
After helping to drive trading costs to $0, Robinhood offers a financial incentive for IRA investing. (0:21) Jason Moser discusses: - Whether Robinhood's 1% match on new IRA accounts will force other financial institutions to do the same - If the new service from the still-unprofitable Robinhood will reward shareholders - A new survey from Forbes Advisor about the increase in buy-now, pay-later activity and what it bodes for consumer savings in 2023 (10:25) Asit Sharma talks with Endava CEO John Cottrell about digital payment trends and differentiating from the competition. Stocks mentioned: HOOD, DAVA, WISE Holiday Music: Christmas Will Work It Out by Paola Bennet Host: Chris Hill Guests: Jason Moser, Asit Sharma, John Cottrell Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7 Joulu 202224min
Getting Kids to Invest
You might not expect to find a multi-bagger stock in aftermarket automotive parts. But, that's exactly what one retailer has accomplished. (0:44) Deidre Woollard and Jim Gillies discuss: - Europe's energy crunch, and why Russia isn't playing along with price caps. - Investing in economic cycles as a contrarian. - Why AutoZone is "one of the best managed companies and capital allocation stories." Plus, (17:31) Motley Fool Contributor Brian Withers joins Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp to discuss how to encourage kids to invest when time is on their side. Companies mentioned: AZO, DIS, CMG Holiday Music: Disco Christmas by Universal Robot Host: Deidre Woollard Guests: Jim Gillies, Alison Southwick, Robert Brokamp, Brian Withers Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6 Joulu 202231min
The Evolution of Max
Executives at Warner Bros Discovery are planning to unveil a new streaming service combining the assets of HBO Max and Discovery+. (0:21) Jason Moser discusses: - How CEO David Zaslav's focus on profitability could pay off - WBD's underrated library of content - The rise of FAST (Free Ad-Supported TV) (12:30) Andy Cross talks with Airbnb co-founder Nat Blecharczyk about the latest improvements for the home-sharing platform. Stocks mentioned: WBD, NFLX, DIS, CMCSA, TTD, ABNB Holiday Music: Christmas Is Starting Now by Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Host: Chris Hill Guests: Jason Moser, Andy Cross, Nate Blecharczyk Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5 Joulu 202222min
Indra Nooyi on Leadership, Culture, and Steve Jobs
During her 12-year run as CEO of Pepsi, Indra Nooyi helped the company grow sales by 80%. Despite her success as one of the most powerful women in business, she's happy to be out of the world of “bits and bytes.” Motley Fool co-founder and CEO Tom Gardner caught up with Nooyi to discuss: - Other CEOs she's learned from - Building a culture of ownership - Decision-making as an art and a science Companies mentioned: PEP, AAPL, AMZN, PFE Indra Nooyi's best-selling book is "My Life in Full: Work, Family, and Our Future". Host: Tom Gardner Guest: Indra Nooyi Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Heather Horton, Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4 Joulu 202227min
