Survivor Takeover!
“People aren’t stocks.” That’s just one of the realizations Fool analyst Emily Flippen came to during her time on the hit show, “Survivor.” Mary Long caught up with Emily to debrief on her time as a castaway in Fiji. They also discuss: Emily’s best-case scenario path to the Final Three, Conversations at camp (plus, whether she now believes that aliens built the pyramids), And what stocks she’d gift to the remaining castaways. Companies discussed: DASH, UBER Host: Mary Long Guest: Emily Flippen Engineer: Tim Sparks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
13 Dec 202315min
Netflix Has Cash
If you’re an entertainment company in need of some money, then Netflix would like a word. (00:14) Ricky Mulvey and Nick Sciple discuss: - Occidental Petroleum’s acquisition of private energy producer, CrownRock. - Disney licensing shows out of its walled garden. - Why Netflix is can afford to be a buyer right now. - Google’s antitrust loss against Epic Games. Plus, (13:58) Robert Brokamp interviews Mark Kantrowitz the author of “How to Appeal for More College Financial Aid” about the recent changes to the FAFSA. Stocks discussed: OXY, XOM, NFLX, DIS, WBD, GOOG, GOOGL, AAPL Hosts: Ricky Mulvey, Robert Brokamp Guests: Nick Sciple, Mark Kantrowitz Engineers: Tim Sparks, Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12 Dec 202328min
Would A Macy’s Buyout Be A Miracle On 34th Street?
Should investors be excited about a big department store potentially going private? (00:21) Jason Moser and Deidre Woollard discuss: - The potential for Macy’s going private. - If department stores are going the way of the dodo. - What could change the regulatory climate for big deals. (17:06) Ricky Mulvey and Matt Frankel dive into Boston Omaha, a company that could be poised to be the next great conglomerate. Companies discussed: BOC, M, WMT, AMZN Host: Deidre Woollard Guests: Jason Moser, Ricky Mulvey, Matt Frankel Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd, Annie Pope Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11 Dec 202330min
Checking Out Retail’s Year
The key word for retail in 2022 was inventory. This year, it’s shrink. Deidre Woollard caught up with Motley Fool Senior Analyst Asit Sharma and Contributor Toby Bordelon to check out the retail landscape. They discuss: - How Americans are spending and changing their priorities. - The tech replacement cycle, and what that means for Best Buy. - A slowdown for Home Depot and Lowes. - Retail trends to watch in 2024. Tickers discussed: HD, LOW, BBY, LOVE, WRBY, LULU, NKE, UA Host: Deidre Woollard Guest: Asit Sharma, Toby Bordelon Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Rick Engdahl, Tim Sparks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10 Dec 202322min
Oh, Canada!
Get in, Fools! We’re going to Canada. Nick Sciple and Jim Gillies, both analysts for The Motley Fool Canada, caught up to talk about the macro environment in America’s Northern Neighbor and opportunities investors can find in a messy housing market. They also discuss: The deceptive nature of “static” mortgages 6 bank stocks that are long-term, growing winners And a company that “specializes in the absurd” Tickers discussed: CM, BNS, TD, RY, BMO, TSX:NA, BB, SHOP, TSX: CSU, TSX: ATD, TSX: SJ Host: Nick Sciple Guest: Jim Gillies Producer: Mary Long Engineers: Dan Boyd, Tim Sparks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9 Dec 202329min
Alphabet’s Gemini, At Your Service
Google’s Bard just got an upgrade, can it catch up to OpenAI’s ChatGPT? (00:21) Ron Gross and Andy Cross discuss: - New jobs report numbers, Alphabet’s latest AI move bringing Gemini into Bard, and GameStop’s curious corporate investing plan update. - Chewy’s status as the #1 pet pharmacy in the U.S., Lululemon’s business-as-usual quarter, and Smuckers showing it has pricing power in peanut butter. (19:11) Journalist and author Bethany McLean’s talks with Deidre Woollard about her latest book “The Big Fail” and takes a look at the past three years, how we responded to COVID, and the lasting effects on households, businesses, and the economy. (33:05) Ron and Andy break down two stocks on their radar: Target and MongoDB. Stocks discussed: GOOG, GOOGL, GME, DOCU, CHWY, LULU, SJM, MDB, TGT Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Andy Cross, Ron Gross, Bethany McLean, Deidre Woollard Engineer: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8 Dec 202340min
Pet Parents Keep Spending
Chewy’s growth depends on how much we love our furry friends. (00:21) Bill Barker and Deidre Woollard discuss: - The power of Chewy’s auto-ship service. - If Chewy’s growth is too dependent on macro trends. - What factors could lead to a Dollar General turnaround. (21:38) Mary Long talks with Dexcom CEO Kevin Sayer about the impact of weight-loss drugs on diabetes care. Companies discussed: DXCM, DG, CHWY, DLTR, AMZN, WMT Claim your dividend report here: www.fool.com/dividends Host: Deidre Woollard Guests: Kevin Sayer, Mary Long, Bill Barker Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Rick Engdahl, Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7 Dec 202338min
Burgers Rise, Booze Dips
The McDonald’s golden arches will be coming to thousands of new spots in the next few years and Brown-Forman feels the ache of slowing growth in the spirits market. (00:21) Bill Mann and Dylan Lewis discuss: - McDonald’s growth plans to hit 50,000 locations and 250 million loyalty members by 2027, and other insights from its investor day. - The sauce Bill wishes would get more love at McD’s. - Slowing growth in the spirit market, and how it is affecting Brown-Forman and Diageo. (12:47) Deidre Woollard talks with Slutty Vegan founder Pinky Cole about building a restaurant chain, leveraging brand partnerships, and investing in the future. Companies discussed: TGT, BYND, SHOO Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Bill Mann, Pinky Cole, Deidre Woollard Engineers: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6 Dec 202325min
