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The government reports better than expected jobs numbers, Domino's and Urban Outfitters report big sales, Tivo records a big win, The SEC goes after false profits, And Apple goes after Google. On this week's Motley Fool Money Radio Show, we tackle those stories, reflect on some money quotes from film critic Roger Ebert, and share some stocks on our radar. Plus Warren Buffett biographer Alice Schroeder talks about why one company's trash is Berkshire Hathaway's treasure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5 Maalis 201039min

The economy grows at its fastest pace in six years. The Fed Chief offers his prescription for the U.S. and China. And the SEC cracks down on shorting. On this week's Motley Fool Money Radio Show, we discuss those stories, tackle the latest earnings news, and share three stocks on our radar. We also talk about the business of motivation with Drive author Dan Pink and talk Academy Awards and business movies with Corporate Library co-founder and film critic Nell Minow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

26 Helmi 201039min

The Fed hikes the discount rate. The stimulus package celebrates its first birthday. Abercrombie & Fitch exposes itself. And Comcast rebrands itself. On this week's Motley Fool Money Radio Show, we discuss those stories, share three stocks on our radar, and talk with Whole Foods co-President and COO Walter Robb. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

19 Helmi 201039min

The EU deals with big problems in Greece. Google announces big plans for broadband. And U.S. retailers report better than expected January numbers. On this week's Motley Fool Money Radio Show, we discuss those stories, debate the relative merits of Coca-Cola v. Pepsi, and share three stocks on our radar. We also talk with MIT Professor and former IMF economist Simon Johnson, co-creator of the economics website baselinescenario.com and co-author of the upcoming book, 13 Bankers: The Wall Street Takeover and the Next Financial Meltdown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12 Helmi 201039min

New York's Attorney General throws the book at Bank of America.  Bailout beneficiary AIG prepares to hand out big bonuses.  Toyota does damage control.  And Apple CEO Steve Jobs goes on the attack against Google. On this week's Motley Fool Money Radio Show, we'll tackle those stories, talk with How We Decide author Jonah Lehrer, and share three stocks on our radar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5 Helmi 201039min

Apple introduces the iPad. Toyota issues a massive recall. And Amazon.com, Microsoft, and Netflix report big earnings. On this week's Motley Fool Money Radio Show, we'll tackle those stories, talk with Washington Post tech columnist Rob Pegoraro and Trade-Off author Kevin Maney, and share three stocks on our radar. Plus, we'll talk about the iPad that Apple isn't telling you about.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

29 Tammi 201039min

President Obama proposes a crackdown on big banks. Google and eBay report earnings. Anticipation grows over Apple's next creation. And the market responds to the latest twists in the health care debate. On this week's inaugural Motley Fool Money Radio Show, we'll tackle those stories, talk with Pulitzer Prize-winning Google Story author and New Mountain Capital Senior Adviser David Vise, and share three stocks on our radar. (New shows get uploaded every Friday by 5pm ET.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

22 Tammi 201039min

President Obama wants to impose a fee on TARP recipients. Is it an unfair tax or a "financial crisis responsibility fee"? Google gets hacked over its Chinese site getting hacked. Should the Internet giant leave China? And Conan and Leno continue to battle it out. What does it mean for investors? All that plus three stocks for on our radar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

15 Tammi 201020min