Mergers & Surprising Acquisitions

Samsung partners with Best Buy. Panera hits a new high. And Samoa Air makes a weighty decision. Our analysts discuss those stories. Plus, author Dan Heath talks about his new book, Decisive: How To Make Better Choices In Life And Work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5 Apr 201339min

The EU attempts to deal with the crisis in Cyprus.  Nike hits a new high.  And Lululemon deals with disclosure issues.   Plus,  Jonah Berger discusses his new book, Contagious:  Why Things Catch On. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

22 Mar 201339min

The Dow hits an all-time high.  Samsung unveils its latest rival to the iPhone.  And Mayor Bloomberg suffers a sweet defeat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

15 Mar 201339min

Our analysts discuss the Dow's new high, drama at Dell, and Warren Buffett's annual letter.  Plus,  Motley Fool co-founder David Gardner talks about some of his favorite, cutting-edge companies.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8 Mar 201339min

Groupon CEO Andrew Mason calls it quits. Nevada and New Jersey legalize online gambling.  And Priceline bucks the trend in Europe.  Our analysts discuss those stories and journalist Bryce Hoffman talks about the future of Ford. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1 Mar 201339min

Wal-Mart and Coca-Cola hike their dividends.   Google develops plans to launch retail stores.  OfficeMax and Office Depot combine forces.  And Sony unveils its Playstation 4.   Our analysts discuss those stories and share three stocks on their radar.  Plus, we talk about the business of spying with former CIA agent J.C. Carleson, author of Work Like a Spy:  Business Tips From a Former CIA Officer.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

22 Feb 201339min

Berkshire Hathaway and 3B Capital buy Heinz.   Comcast buys the remaining stake of NBCUniversal from General Electric.   Our analysts discuss those stories and share three stocks on their radar.  Plus, corporate governance expert and film critic Nell Minow talks Apple, Academy Awards, and the future of television. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

15 Feb 201339min

Hedge fund manager David Einhorn sues Apple. LinkedIn connects. And Dell goes private.  Our analysts discuss some of the week's big stories and talk about some stocks on their radar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8 Feb 201339min