Motley Fool Money: 08.03.2012

General Motors CEO Mary Barra fires 15 employees in the wake of an internal investigation.  Pandora hits a sour note.   And Krispy Kreme serves up some not-so-sweet earnings.   Our analysts discuss those stories and share three stocks on their radar.  Plus, we talk about the business of soccer with Stefan Szymanski, co-author of Soccernomics:  Why England Loses, Why Germany and Brazil Win, and Why the U.S., Japan, Australia, Turkey--and Even Iraq--Are Destined to Become the Kings of the World's Most Popular Sport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6 Juni 201439min

Apple buys Beats.  Michael Kors reports some fashionable numbers.  And Google unveils its latest self-driving car.  Our analysts discuss those stories and share some stocks on their radar.  And actor, comedian, and podcaster Adam Corolla talks about his new book, President Me. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

30 Maj 201439min

AT&T announces plans to buy DirecTV.  AstraZeneca rebuffs Pfizer.  And Urban Outfitters hits a 52-week low.  Our analysts discuss those stories and share three stocks on their radar.  Plus, corporate governance expert and film critic Nell Minow talks CEO pay and summer movies.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

23 Maj 201439min

Freakonomics co-author Stephen Dubner talks about his new book, Think Like a Freak.   And our analysts discuss Wal-Mart, Coca-Cola, SodaStream, and some of the week's other business news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

16 Maj 201439min

Disney reports big earnings. Whole Foods tumbles.  And Activision Blizzard raises expectations.  Our analysts discuss those stories and share three stocks on their radar.  Plus, Motley Fool CEO Tom Gardner talks with Malcolm Gladwell, author of David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7 Maj 201439min

The government reports surprising employment numbers. Ford and Yum name new CEOs. LinkedIn fails to connect. And Coach falls out of fashion. We discuss those stories and talk creativity with Pixar President Ed Catmull. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2 Maj 201439min

Our analysts discuss earnings news from Apple, Amazon, Facebook, Ford, McDonald's, Netflix, and Starbucks.  And CNBC host Becky Quick previews the Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

25 Apr 201439min

Is high-frequency trading a threat to individual investors?  On this week’s show, best-selling author Michael Lewis talks about his new book, Flash Boys:  A Wall Street Revolt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

17 Apr 201439min