Motley Fool Money: 12.04.2009

On this week's show, we talk about China's tightening, Ireland's crisis, Wal-Mart's expansion, and Apple's latest music.  Motley Fool Managing Editor Brian Richards serves up a shot of Diageo.   And Vanity Fair writer Bethany McLean talks about about her new book, All the Devils Are Here:  The Hidden History of The Financial Crisis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

19 Nov 201039min

Asian market tumble.  Gold hits a new high.  Cisco and Disney report earnings.  And Walmart makes a big move for the holidays.  On this week's show, we'll discuss those stories, share some stocks on our radar, and talk with television critic Tim Goodman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12 Nov 201039min

The stock market hits a two-year high. The Fed goes on a buying spree.  The GOP wins control of the House. And Starbucks and Whole Foods report big earnings. On this week's show, we'll tackle those stories and talk with Ford CEO Alan Mulally. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5 Nov 201039min

Who is Todd Combs and what does Warren Buffett see in him? Has Microsoft regained its mojo? And will Kimberly-Clark revolutionize your bathroom? On this week's show, we'll answer those questions, talk about some of the week's big stock market movers, and talk about the business of the mid-term elections with CNBC's John Harwood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

29 Okt 201039min

China raises interest rates. Steve Jobs raises the stakes. And Chipotle serves up yummy earnings. On this week's show, we'll talk about those stories, talk tech with Washington Post columnist Rob Pegoraro, and share some stocks on our radar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

22 Okt 201039min

Google reports big earnings. Microsoft introduces new phone software. Fed Chief Bernanke says the economy is growing too slowly. And Starbucks says its employees are moving too fast. On this week's "Motley Fool Money", we'll tackle those stories, share some stocks on our radar, and talk vertical farming with Columbia University Professor Dickson Despommier. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

15 Okt 201039min

On this week's Motley Fool Money, we share some of our favorite recent interviews. Michael Lewis talks about The Big Short. Alice Schroeder talks Snowball: Warren Buffett and the Business of Life. Matt Ridley makes the case for rational optimism. And Dave Barry talks about the business of humor writing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8 Okt 201039min

The stock market records its best September performance in more than seventy years. AIG announces a plan to repay the U.S. government. Fisher Price announces a massive recall. And Johnson & Johnson admits to lapses in its recall. On this week's show, we'll tackle those stories and talk with filmmaker Charles Ferguson about his new documentary, Inside Job. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1 Okt 201039min