Motley Fool Money: 08.17.2012

A juicy short report goes up against business fundamentals. (00:21) Jim Gillies and Ricky Mulvey break down Hindenburg Research’s report on Axos Financial. Plus, Jim discusses why investors should consider adding Academy Sports + Outdoors to their watchlists. Plus, (16:47) Robert Brokamp interviews Eileen Freiburger, Managing Director of the Garrett Planning Network, about what you should expect from meeting with a financial advisor. Learn more about the Range Rover Sport at www.landroverusa.com Companies mentioned: AX, NKLA, CLOV, DKS, ASO Host: Ricky Mulvey Guests: Jim Gillies, Robert Brokamp, Eileen Freiburger Engineers: Dan Boyd, Austin Morgan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4 Juni 202431min

The biggest name in waste is looking to build out its business, and it might have found a cheap way to get into medical waste and document shredding with Stericycle.   (0:25) Bill Barker and Dylan Lewis discuss: - Waste Management’s planned $7B acquisition of medical waste company Stericycle, and how it’s a cheap addition to help WM build out its offerings.  - Costco’s strong quarter, why membership prices are an untapped lever, and how the hot dog combo continues to be $1.50. - Why big is better for retailers this earnings season.  (15:34) How is AI changing search? Tim Beyers and Tim White breakdown why Google has welcomed what used to be its greatest fear onto its site. Companies discussed: WM, COST, SRCL, GOOG, GOOGL Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Bill Barker, Tim Beyers, Tim White Producer: Mary Long Engineers: Dan Boyd, Dez Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3 Juni 202428min

Almost half of the United States believes the S&P 500 is down for the year. The chart says otherwise. So, what can explain the disconnect? Kyla Scanlon is an economic commentator and educator. Her new book is “In This Economy? How Money & Markets Really Work.” Mary Long caught up with Scanlon for a conversation about:  - The challenges of measuring economic data. - What’s driving inflation. - How Domino’s turned around its business. Host: Mary Long Guest: Kyla Scanlon Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2 Juni 202425min

… and other legendary leaders. David Novak is the former CEO of Yum! Brands. He’s also the author of the new book, “How Leaders Learn: Master the Habits of the World’s Most Successful People.” Ricky Mulvey caught up with Novak to discuss: Using power to empower others. Lessons from market-beating executives. Why prioritizing people over results is a winning strategy. Host: Ricky Mulvey Guest: David Novak Producer: Mary Long Engineer: Tim Sparks Companies discussed: YUM, CHDN, SBUX, GE, WMT, HD, LUV, TGT, AMZN, AAPL, MSFT, NVDA, NFLX, GOOG, DASH Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1 Juni 202425min

Abercrombie and Fitch and Dick’s Sporting Goods show the familiar names near the food court are doing just fine, and we share one stock that wins regardless of where you stop in to shop. (00:21) Jason Moser and Matt Argersinger discuss: - Cava’s valuation at fresh all-time highs post-earnings, why Salesforce might be a buy on the dip, and Chewy’s strength as a focused company on full display. - Banner quarters from Dick’s Sporting Goods and Abercrombie and Fitch proving the mall isn’t dead any time soon. (19:11) To help us wade through the great tightening in commercial real estate, why many sellers aren’t quite ready to deal, and what the rate picture looks like, last week Motley Fool contributor Matt Frankel talked with Willy Walker, CEO of Walker and Dunlop. (35:20) Jason and Matt break down two stocks on their radar: PayPal and Simon Property Group. Stocks discussed: PYPL, SPG. Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Jason Moser, Matt Argersinger, Matt Frankel, WIlly Walker Engineers: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

31 Maj 202440min

Sales slow for the software company. But is that the end of the growth story? At (00:21), Tim Beyers and Mary Long break down Salesforce earnings and ask whether the stock’s slump is warranted. Then, at (17:22), Asit Sharma and Ricky Mulvey take a look at some companies that could ride the tailwinds of Nvidia’s standout earnings. Check out the Range Rover Sport at www.landroverusa.com Companies discussed: CRM, SNOW, AMZN, NVDA, AMD, MSFT, MU Host: Mary Long Guests: Tim Beyers, Asit Sharma, Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Tim Sparks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

30 Maj 202428min

On May 29, there is one investing account that deserves a celebration. First up, (00:21) Ricky Mulvey and Bill Barker break down earnings from Chewy, Dick’s Sporting Goods, and CAVA. Then, (16:16) Robert Brokamp discusses the fundamentals of 529 Plans and saving for college with Roger Young, CFP and Thought Leadership Director at T. Rowe Price. Check out Pivotal with Hayete Gallot: https://pivotal-with-hayete-gallot.cohostpodcasting.com/ Companies discussed: CHWY, DKS, CAVA Host: Ricky Mulvey Guests: Bill Barker, Robert Brokamp, Roger Young Engineers: Dan Boyd, Austin Morgan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

29 Maj 202429min

Sometimes, great isn’t good enough. (00:21) Jason Moser and Mary Long discuss T-Mobile’s latest purchase and why Elliott Management has beef with a company that’s trading at all-time highs. Then, at (14:51), Yasser el-Shimy joins for a look at Rocket Lab, the end-to-end space company. Companies discussed: TMUS, VZ, T, TDS, USM, TXN, RKLB Learn more about the Range Rover Sport at www.landroverusa.com. Host: Mary Long Guests: Jason Moser, Yasser el-Shimy Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd, Chace Pryzlepa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

28 Maj 202428min