Tariffs, Trump, and Turmoil

NYU Professor of Business Vasant Dhar is a pioneer in the field of artificial intelligence. He’s the host of the Brave New World podcast, and author of the new book, Thinking with Machines: The Brave New World of AI. Motley Fool analyst Asit Sharma recentled talked with Professor Dhar about that new world.  Host: Asit Sharma Guest: Vasant Dhar  Producer: Bart Shannon, Mac Greer  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. We’re committed to transparency: All personal opinions in advertisements from Fools are their own. The product advertised in this episode was loaned to TMF and was returned after a test period or the product advertised in this episode was purchased by TMF. Advertiser has paid for the sponsorship of this episode Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

28 Joulu 22min

William Green is the author of “Richer, Wiser, Happier: How the World's Greatest Investors Win in Markets and Life.” Green also hosts a podcast with the same title. In this replay of an interview from February of this year, Robert Brokamp caught up with William for a conversation about: - What successful investing comes down to.- The personality traits of market beaters.- Investing lessons from Charlie Munger, Howard Marks, John Templeton, and Arnold Van Den Berg (an investor you may not know about, but should) Companies mentioned: BRK.A, BRK.B, MKL Host: Robert BrokampGuest: William GreenEngineer: Bart Shannon Disclosure: 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. We’re committed to transparency: All personal opinions in advertisements from Fools are their own. The product advertised in this episode was loaned to TMF and was returned after a test period or the product advertised in this episode was purchased by TMF. Advertiser has paid for the sponsorship of this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

27 Joulu 49min

Do you remember all of the surprises investors got in 2025? We had tariffs, AI upheaval, and even gold having a great year. We discuss all of it. Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Emily Flippen discuss: - When tariffs shocked the world - When ChatGPT fell behind Google - Gold’s ouperformance - How well do you remember 2025 Companies discussed: Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL), NVIDIA (NVDA), Oracle (ORCL). Sandisk (SNDK), Medline (MDLN). Host: Travis Hoium Guests: Lou Whiteman, Emily Flippen Engineer: Dan Boyd Disclosure: 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. We’re committed to transparency: All personal opinions in advertisements from Fools are their own. The product advertised in this episode was loaned to TMF and was returned after a test period or the product advertised in this episode was purchased by TMF. Advertiser has paid for the sponsorship of this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

26 Joulu 42min

We’re making a list and checking it twice. There have been nice companies and great CEOs in 2025 but there have also been some duds. We discuss the stocks on each list and end with going shopping for stocks we want to buy in 2026. Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Rachel Warren discuss: - Stocks on our “Nice List” - Stocks on our “Naughty List” - Discount stocks we’re shopping for after the holidays Companies discussed: Mercado Libre (MELI), Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL), Rocket Lab (RKLB), NVIDIA (NVDA), TJX Companies (TJX), Klarna (KLAR), Fiserve (FI), Target (TGT), Starbucks (SBUX). Eli Lilly (LLY), Pfizer (PFE), Walmart (WMT), Costco (COST), and Lululemon (LULU). Host: Travis Hoium Guests: Lou Whiteman, Rachel Warren Engineer: Dan Boyd Disclosure: 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. We’re committed to transparency: All personal opinions in advertisements from Fools are their own. The product advertised in this episode was loaned to TMF and was returned after a test period or the product advertised in this episode was purchased by TMF. Advertiser has paid for the sponsorship of this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

24 Joulu 16min

Emily Flippen is joined by Jason Hall and Jeff Santoro to sort through the first real wave of economic releases since the government shutdown, and discuss what investors should do when data comes with warning labels. What CPI, retail sales, and job reports say (or don’t say) about consumer strength How investors should think about investing with imperfect data What reports are still coming, where revisions might hit, and what we’re watching heading into the new year Companies discussed: CTRE, WMT, COST Host: Emily Flippen, Jeff Santoro, Jason HallProducer: Anand ChokkaveluEngineer: Bart Shannon Disclosure: 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

23 Joulu 20min

We look back to look forward and predict whether three of 2025's biggest winners can keep winning in 2026. Can Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU), Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ: HOOD), and Newmont Corp (NYSE: NEM) beat the market again? Alicia Alfiere, Keith Speights, and Tim Beyers discuss: - What would drive outperformance for Micron. - Why 2025 was so good to Robinhood. - The macro factor Newmont investors shouldn't ignore. Tickers: Companies discussed: MU, HOOD, NEM Host: Tim Beyers Guests: Alicia Alfiere, Keith Speights Producer: Anand Chokkavelu Engineer: Dan Boyd Disclosure: 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. We’re committed to transparency: All personal opinions in advertisements from Fools are their own. The product advertised in this episode was loaned to TMF and was returned after a test period or the product advertised in this episode was purchased by TMF. Advertiser has paid for the sponsorship of this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

22 Joulu 24min

MIchaelAaron Flicker is the co-author of Hacking The Human Mind: The Behavioral Science Secrets Behind 17 of the World’s Best Brands.  Motley Fool contributor Rich Lumelleau and Motley Fool Head of Strategic Operations Shannon Jones recently talked with Flicker about his new book, including loss aversion, sunk costs, and the power of pratfalls.  Host: Rich Lumulleau, Shannon Jones  Guest: MichaelAaron Flicker  Producer: Bart Shannon, Mac Greer  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.  We’re committed to transparency: All personal opinions in advertisements from Fools are their own. The product advertised in this episode was loaned to TMF and was returned after a test period or the product advertised in this episode was purchased by TMF. Advertiser has paid for the sponsorship of this episode  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

21 Joulu 27min

It’s almost 2026, and soon you’ll be receiving your year-end statements for all your investment accounts. You’ll also hear a lot of advice about reviewing and rebalancing your portfolio in January. Robert Brokamp and Certified Financial Planner Sean Gates how to do it and how much re-arranging is necessary. Also in this episode:-Why Schwab expects a “vibesession” in 2026-Why inflation feels worse for many Americans-Debunking a myth about the relationship between retirement and life expectancy-Spend money, and get reimbursed for those expenses, from flexible spending accounts and 529s before the end of the year Host: Robert BrokampGuest: Sean GatesEngineer: Bart Shannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

20 Joulu 23min