The Kids Aren’t Alright (Banks, However, Are)

Downgrades sound scary, but the U.S. is still the best place for investors to put money to work. (00:21) Asit Sharma and Dylan Lewis discuss: - Moody’s downgrading U.S. debt, and why it’s somewhere between a symbolic and substantial update for investors. - Whether the downgrade and “Sell America” thinking means international investors are rethinking “there is no alternative” (TINA) to the U.S. - Coinbase joining the S&P 500, and crypto’s continued march towards legitimacy. (16:16) Restaurant industry expert and Principal at Technomic David Henkes joins Ricky Mulvey to talk through why more consumers are brown-bagging it for lunch, and what successful restaurants are getting right. Companies discussed: WMT, COIN Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Asit Sharma, David Henkes, Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

19 Touko 34min

The race to quantum supremacy is on. While this future will not come tomorrow, big tech companies are building to the technology’s “ChatGPT moment.” Motley Fool Senior Analyst, Asit Sharma ,joins Mary Long to discuss: - The complex problems that quantum computers could solve. - How healthcare and logistics companies benefit from ultra-fast processing. - The small players and hyperscalers building the future of quantum. Companies discussed: GOOG, GOOGL, MSFT, IBM, QBTS, AMZN, RGTI, CDNS, SNPS, IONQ Motley Fool One members can access Asit’s full report, “Decoding Quantum” here: https://www.fool.com/premium/4627/coverage/2025/03/19/decoding-quantum-insights-for-investors Host: Mary Long Guest: Asit Sharma Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

17 Touko 40min

Even the biggest retailer in the world is planning to pass along tariff increases to customers. (00:21) David Meier and Andy Cross discuss: - The market cheering a short-term solution to trade between the U.S. and China, and Walmart signalling that prices on the shelves are going up anyways. - Cava’s “new factor” helping it continue to put up strong growth and comps numbers in a really tough market for restaurants. - Dick’s headscratching $2B buy of Foot Locker, and the lesson to take away from one of athleisure’s best performers – On Holdings. (19:11) Financial planning expert Robert Brokamp offers his money tips and the financial commencement speech for the class of 2025. (32:46) David and Andy break down two stocks on their radar: Evolve Technology and Booz Allen Hamilton. Stocks discussed: WMT, CAVA, DKS, FL, ONON, EVLV, BAH Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: David Meier, Andy Cross, Robert Brokamp Engineers: Dan Boyd 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

16 Touko 42min

More 18-to-34 year olds are watching Netflix’s cheapest tier than any U.S. broadcast or cable network. (00:21) Tim Beyers and Ricky Mulvey discuss: - Walmart’s response to tariff uncertainty. - Netflix’s booming ad business. - How YouTube is capitalizing on points of “maximum attention.” Then, (17:39) Motley Fool Senior Analyst, Karl Thiel, joins Mary Long to dive into the executive order on prescription drug prices and questions for pharmaceutical companies. Companies discussed: WMT, NFLX, GOOG, GOOGL , NVO Host: Ricky Mulvey Guests: Tim Beyers, Mary Long, Karl Thiel Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl 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

15 Touko 30min

Do you have a real relationship or just a non-binding letter of intent? (00:21) Nick Sciple and Mary Long discuss: - The S&P’s turnaround and inflation’s slow month-over-month decline. - A stock pop from a nuclear reactor company that doesn’t have a working nuclear reactor. - Pricing for Disney’s latest streaming service. Then, (17:39), Mesoblast CEO Silviu Itescu joins Ricky Mulvey for a conversation about how to price medical treatments and the future of regenerative medicine. Companies mentioned: OKLO, BWXT, DIS, MESO Host: Mary Long Guests: Nick Sciple, Ricky Mulvey, SIlviu Itescu Engineer: Dan Boyd 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

14 Touko 31min

A consumer goods company hit 40% yearly revenue growth. In this environment? (00:21) David Meier and Ricky Mulvey discuss: - Why pharma investors aren’t reacting to President Trump’s executive order on drug prices. - On Holding’s blistering sales growth. - If Alphabet’s stock deserves to be in value town. Then, (19:23) Robert Brokamp joins Ricky to discuss why investors should consider buying individual bonds. Companies discussed: ONON, NKE, UA, GOOG, GOOGL Host: Ricky Mulvey Guests: David Meier, Robert Brokamp Producer: Mary Long Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl 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

13 Touko 31min

After mounting escalations, businesses and investors get a 90-day reprieve on tariffs between the world’s most important trade partners. (00:21) Jason Moser and Dylan Lewis discuss: - The U.S. and China’s short-term trade truce, and why there’s some hope that a more permanent deal will be struck. - Fox’s next step into streaming with Fox ONE, its existing Tubi footprint, and success in video advertising. (16:07) GoDaddy is known for its commercials, less known for its capital allocation strategy. GoDaddy CFO Mark McCaffrey walks Ricky Mulvey through the company’s philosophy on share buybacks. Companies discussed: FOX Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Jason Moser, Ricky Mulvey, Mark McCaffrey Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd 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

12 Touko 28min

Even in free markets, governments still make plays. Chris Hughes is a co-founder of Facebook and an economist who specializes in the history of Fed policy. He is also the author of “MarketCrafters: The 100-Year Struggle to Shape the American Economy.” Hughes joined Ricky Mulvey to discuss: - Modern examples of American “market craft.” - How to fix the housing crisis. - What we did and didn’t get from $2 trillion in COVID aid. Host: Ricky Mulvey Guest: Chris Hughes Producer: Mary Long Engineer: Rick Engdahl 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

10 Touko 34min