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Flutter Entertainment, the owner of FanDuel, entered the New York Stock Exchange with impressive revenue growth. But, what’s driving it? (00:21) Ricky Mulvey and Jim Gillies discuss: - What to watch as big tech companies report. - Concentration in the Magnificent Seven. - Questions about Flutter Entertainment’s share count and debt load. - The switching incentives in sports betting. Plus, (15:26) Robert Brokamp continues his conversation with Michael Finke, a professor of wealth management and the Director for the Granum Center for Financial Security at The American College of Financial Services. They discuss the key factors for a happy retirement. Epic Bundle Discount: www.fool.com/epic198 Gillies post on X: https://twitter.com/JimPGillies/status/1751713645816365089 Companies discussed: AAPL, MSFT, FLUT Hosts: Ricky Mulvey, Robert Brokamp Guests: Jim Gillies, Michael Finke Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

30 Jan 202429min

Amazon ends its deal with iRobot leaving the Roomba maker’s path forward unclear. (00:21) Jason Moser and Deidre Woollard discuss: - Why Amazon ended the iRobot deal. - Where iRobot could go next. - If Sofi is building the next big bank. (17:12) Eric Siegel, author of The AI Playbook, explains the challenges facing companies looking to adopt artificial intelligence. Companies discussed: AMZN, IRBT, SOFI Claim your Epic Bundle discount here: www.fool.com/epic198 Host: Deidre Woollard Guests: Jason Moser, Eric Siegel Producers: Ricky Mulvey, Mary Long Engineers: Rick Engdahl, Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

29 Jan 202434min

Owning companies can help you build wealth. So can real estate. Dave Meyer is the VP of Growth and Analytics at BiggerPockets and the author of “Start with Strategy: Craft Your Personal Real Estate Portfolio for Lasting Financial Freedom.” Deidre Woollard caught up with Meyer to discuss: - Creating a vision for your investing plan. - “The HGTV disease.” - Risk mitigation strategies for real estate investors. - A common way that real estate investors start out. Host: Deidre Woollard Guest: Dave Meyer Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd, Chace Przylepa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

28 Jan 202425min

Growth companies get a lot of the glory in investing. But something seemingly more snooze-worthy is behind a whole lot of wealth creation.  Ricky Mulvey caught up with Fool analysts Matt Argersinger and Anthony Schiavone to talk about all things dividends. They discuss: Whether “special dividends” are really special at all.  2 “Dividend Knights” – and a Cincinnati grocer that may rejoin the same ranks. Why investing is not just about revenue growth. Get your dividends report here: www.fool.com/2024dividends A correction: Texas Roadhouse serves lunch on the weekends. Dividend Knights link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-OPCz9pXOcgFqmbMR3wxREg4O7ws_qWW8RWqKPYn1D4/edit#gid=0 Tickers discussed: TXRH, KR, DDS, SCHD, VIG Host: Ricky Mulvey Guest: Anthony Schiavone, Matt Argersinger Producer: Mary Long Engineers: Tim Sparks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

27 Jan 202428min

Microsoft taking the spot as the largest company in the world is a good reminder that sometimes it takes a while for big names to turn it around. We explain why and talk about how IBM and Comcast could have good times ahead. (00:21) Bill Mann and Andy Cross discuss: - Microsoft crossing $3T and surpassing Apple as the largest publicly traded company. - Alibaba’s co-founders buying up $200M shares, and the state of investing in China. - Tesla’s tough, but predictable quarter, big subscriber growth from Netflix, and why IBM is a sneaky AI play. (19:11) Motley Fool Money’s Deidre Woollard caught up with Jeff Edison, co-founder and CEO of Phillips Edison & Company, to understand the importance of necessity-based goods in retail, what consumers want right now – both in terms of concepts and convenience. (29:49) Bill and Andy talk how Comcast looks more interesting as Peacock grows and two stocks on their radar: Spotify and MercadoLibre. Stocks discussed: MSFT, AAPL, BABA, TSLA, NFLX, IBM, SPOT, MELI, PECO Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Bill Mann, Andy Cross, Deidre Woollard, Jeff Edison Engineers: Tim Sparks, Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

26 Jan 202440min

(00:21) Asit Sharma and Deidre Woollard discuss: - The promise of Tesla’s next-generation vehicles. - If Tesla’s energy business is finally ready for prime time. - How ServiceNow’s AI push is paying off. (18:51) Tom King and Mary Long talk about Constellation Software’s history of acquisitions. Companies discussed: TSLA, BYD, NOW, CNSWF Claim your Epic Bundle discount here: www.fool.com/epic198 Host: Deidre Woollard Guests: Asit Sharma, Mary Long, Tom King Producers: Mary Long, Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

25 Jan 202430min

We’ve got some different takes on the state of semiconductors, and continued signs that Netflix is the king of streaming. (00:21) Tim Beyers and Dylan Lewis discuss: - ASML’’s surging revenue, and why the key semiconductor company has a different outlook for 2024 than its main customer Taiwan Semi. - Huge subscriber gains for Netflix, and the metric that shows the company’s streaming supremacy. - Chipotle’s preparations for “peak burrito.” (15:00) The trend of stay-at-home is hitting some “eatertainment” companies. Motley Fool Money’s Ricky Mulvey caught up with Fool contributor Rick Munnariz to talk about one arcade company that’s trying to reverse a sales decline.  Companies discussed: ASML, NFLX, CMG, PLAY, BOWL, MODG Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Tim Beyers, Ricky Mulvey, RIck Munarriz Engineers:Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

24 Jan 202428min

One of the biggest shows on cable is leaving for streaming. (00:21) Ricky Mulvey and Bill Mann discuss:  - Netflix’s $5 billion deal with the WWE.  - Proctor & Gamble’s quarter and write down of Gillette.  - Why Schwab’s deposit flight isn’t quite breaking the bank. Plus, (16:12) Robert Brokamp kicks off a two-part interview series with Michael Finke, the Director for the Granum Center for Financial Security at The American College of Financial Services. In part one, they discuss what to consider when planning a withdrawal rate for retirement. Companies discussed: NFLX, TKO, PG, SCHW Hosts: Ricky Mulvey, Robert Brokamp Guests: Bill Mann, Michael Finke Producer: Mary Long Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

23 Jan 202433min