Microsoft Buys Activision Blizzard and Takes Aim at Meta Platforms

Microsoft Buys Activision Blizzard and Takes Aim at Meta Platforms

With its biggest acquisition ever, Microsoft buys Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion. Jason Moser analyzes why the move signals a direct shot at Meta Platforms and why Microsoft shareholders should be optimistic about the company's gaming aspirations. He also examines shares of Goldman Sachs and The Gap, both falling similar amounts, and why one of them represents a potential buying opportunity. Plus, Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp discuss actionable ways to stay on track with your financial goals for 2022, including a rare triple-tax advantage to help prepare for future healthcare costs. Stocks: MSFT, ATVI, META, NVDA, GPS, GS Host: Chris Hill Guests: Jason Moser, Alison Southwick, Robert Brokamp Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Reality of Investing in 2026

The Reality of Investing in 2026

The war in Iran doesn’t seem to be slowing down and that’s impacting oil prices today, but that’s just the beginning. Economic spending is next and higher costs could hit many industries, which will h...

20 Mar 42min

Micron Revenue Smashes Expectations, but Wall Street Yawns

Micron Revenue Smashes Expectations, but Wall Street Yawns

When companies beat revenue and earnings expectations as much a Micron Technologies did in its most recent quarter, the market often heaps on praise for stellar results. Not this time, though. We’ll g...

19 Mar 27min

OpenAI’s Strategy Shift Ahead of IPO

OpenAI’s Strategy Shift Ahead of IPO

OpenAI is moving away from side quests as it prepares the business and financials for an IPO. To make matters more complicated, Microsoft is upset about a deal OpenAI made with Amazon. Plus, why short...

18 Mar 18min

We Didn’t See That Coming from Airlines

We Didn’t See That Coming from Airlines

Just when you think you have a handle on how a company will react to rising oil prices, Delta Airlines goes and flips the idea on its head. Even though the industry could be facing significant increas...

17 Mar 26min

Another Day, Another Massive AI Infrastructure Deal

Another Day, Another Massive AI Infrastructure Deal

The Motley Fool’s Hidden Gem team talks about the latest AI infrastructure deal between Meta Platforms and neocloud company Nebius. They then pivot to talk about what’s happening with consumer spendin...

16 Mar 21min

David Pogue on Apple’s Suprising Past and AI Future

David Pogue on Apple’s Suprising Past and AI Future

What if Apple’s next massive growth engine has nothing to do with smartphones, but instead relies on AI-powered medical devices? Tech journalist David Pogue joins the show to discuss his new book, App...

15 Mar 25min

Make Your Money Last Forever, and the E-Shaped Economy

Make Your Money Last Forever, and the E-Shaped Economy

A survey from Allianz found that 64% of Americans worry more about running out of money than death. Host Robert Brokamp offers eight suggestions for making your portfolio last forever or until you die...

14 Mar 19min

Is Stagflation Creeping Into the Picture?

Is Stagflation Creeping Into the Picture?

GDP data released this week shows an economy that slowed to a crawl in the fourth quarter of 2025 as inflation picked up. That’s not a good sign now that oil prices have nearly doubled this year and j...

13 Mar 42min

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