Motley Fool Money: 09.23.2011

Most investors are not as smart as they thought they were a year ago. Fortunately, they're also not as dumb as they feel today. Morgan Housel, author of the international best-selling book “The Psychology of Money” joins Motley Fool co-founder Tom Gardner on to discuss investing behavior and why it is the most fundamental piece of your investing success. They also talk about how you can think about your cash position and how to mentally prepare for down markets. For a free copy of our investing “Starter Kit,” visit http://fool.com/starterkit and we’ll email it to you. Stocks: NFLX, SHOP Host: Tom Gardner Guest: Morgan Housel Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Rick Engdahl, Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

29 Jan 202235min

Apple posts record revenue. Microsoft makes its intentions clear with respect to its gaming division. Visa and American Express rise on strong results. Tesla tells Wall Street not to expect any new models this year. Home Depot's getting a new CEO while Lowe's gets a new partner in Petco. Atlassian raises guidance and McDonald's is optimistic about the McPlant Burger. Emily Flippen and Ron Gross analyze those stories, discuss areas of the market that look attractive right now, and share two stocks on their radar: Fulgent Genetics and Garmin. John Ourand from Sports Business Journal discusses NFL ratings, what the Olympics mean for NBC, the state of ESPN+, and the prospects for a Major League Baseball season. Want 15 more stock ideas? They're included in our free Investing Starter Kit. Visit http://fool.com/StarterKit to get your copy. Stocks: AAPL, MSFT, ATVI, V, AXP, PTON, TSLA, TEAM, HD, LOW, WOOF, MCD, DIS, CMCSA, FLGT, GRMN Host: Chris Hill Guests: Emily Flippen, Ron Gross, John Ourand Engineer: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

28 Jan 202239min

Viewership on Peacock is not as high as Comcast would like, so they're doubling their investment in 2022. Maria Gallagher analyzes the streaming landscape and the role the Winter Olympics plays in Comcast's plans. She also discusses how McDonald's, one of the largest employers in the U.S., is dealing with rising costs and why Levi Strauss is optimistic about 2022. Plus, Emily Flippen and Asit Sharma take a closer look at Wise, a financial tech company aiming to make global currency transactions cheaper. Our free Investing Starter Kit includes 15 stocks and 5 ETFs. For a copy just go to http://fool.com/StarterKit Stocks: CMCSA, NFLX, DIS, MCD, LEVI, WISE, SQ, PYPL Host: Chris Hill Guests: Maria Gallagher, Emily Flippen, Asit Sharma Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

27 Jan 202228min

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella talked about his company doubling down on gaming, which should give gamers and investors pause. Tim Beyers analyzes not only the impressive 2nd-quarter results but the overall health of Microsoft's business and how much room to run the gaming division has. He also discusses Mattel's renewed partnership with Disney, and what investors need to understand about F5's place in the cloud industry. Plus, Olivia Zitkus and Keith Speights discuss how Pfizer, Moderna, and Abbott Laboratories are investing the money they've earned from Covid-19-related sales, and whether one is doing a better job of it than the others. Our free Investing Starter Kit includes 15 stocks and 5 ETFs. For a copy just go to http://fool.com/StarterKit Stocks: MSFT, ATVI, MAT, DIS, HAS, FFIV, SNOW, MDB, PFE, MRNA, ABT Host: Chris Hill Guests: Tim Beyers, Olivia Zitkus, Keith Speights Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

26 Jan 202229min

Will the consumer spending American Express saw in the 4th quarter translate to other companies like Visa and Mastercard? Why will it take Johnson & Johnson two full years to split its company? Bill Mann answers those questions and shares his perspective on the market's recent volatility. Plus, Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp (and some surprise guests!) discuss ways to manage risk. If you're looking for stocks to add to your own watchlist, we've got 15 in our free Investing Starter Kit. For a copy just go to www.fool.com/StarterKit Stocks: SHOP, NVDA, JNJ, GSK, BRK-B, BRK-A, AXP, COST, V, MA, PYPL Host: Chris Hill Guests: Bill Mann, Alison Southwick, Robert Brokamp Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

25 Jan 202226min

It's never easy to see your stocks go down, especially when the overall market starts the way it has this year. Jason Moser discusses the importance (and psychological challenge) of being a net buyer of stocks and opens up about his decision-making process to buy more shares of Cloudflare, before he and Chris Hill share two stocks on their respective watchlists that they are looking to add shares of next. Plus, Bill Mann discusses China's enormous middle class, why so many businesses are making a play for it, and the role real estate investing plays in China. If you're looking for stocks to add to your own watchlist, we've got 15 in our free Investing Starter Kit. For a copy just go to www.fool.com/StarterKit Stocks: NET, SBUX, TWLO, AMZN, NFLX, PYPL, SHOP, JD, NTDOY Host: Chris Hill Guests: Jason Moser, Bill Mann Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

24 Jan 202229min

In the complex world of crypto, how do you separate the junk from the value? Motley Fool cryptocurrency expert Bernd Schmid joins producer Ricky Mulvey to discuss what long-term investors should look for in this emerging space, including:  - How to think about allocation  - The real-world problems that blockchain platforms are already solving  - Fundamental differences between Bitcoin and Ethereum. Stocks: OSTK, NVDA Cryptos: BTC, ETH, SOL, MATIC What Is Proof of Stake (PoS) in Crypto? - https://www.fool.com/investing/stock-market/market-sectors/financials/cryptocurrency-stocks/proof-of-stake/ What Is Cold Storage in Crypto? - https://www.fool.com/investing/stock-market/market-sectors/financials/cryptocurrency-stocks/cold-storage/ Host: Ricky Mulvey Guest:  Bernd Schmid Engineers: Rick Engdahl, Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

23 Jan 202235min

Understanding the math can help you weather the storm as a stock investor. Ayal Cusner, Investing AI & Automation lead at The Motley Fool, joins CEO and co-founder Tom Gardner to talk about the data that can give you more peace of mind when the market goes sideways. In this episode they discuss:  - The math behind stock volatility  - The fundamentals of owning growth-oriented companies  - The potential long-term rewards of going on stock investing’s wild ride To learn more: How to Calculate Volatility of a Stock - https://www.fool.com/investing/how-to-invest/stocks/how-to-calculate-stock-volatility/ Understanding Portfolio Diversification - https://www.fool.com/investing/how-to-invest/portfolio-diversification/ Host: Tom Gardner Guest:  Ayal Cusner Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Rick Engdahl, Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

22 Jan 202224min