Holiday Spirit and Animal Spirits
With Cyber Monday and Black Friday results in the bag, it’s looking like it might be a better fourth quarter for retailers and e-commerce than we originally thought. (00:21) Asit Sharma and Dylan Lewis discuss: - Early Cyber Monday results and why consumer spend isn’t slowing down quite yet. - News that Chinese fast fashion company Shein will likely be coming public in 2024. - How Weight Watchers is adjusting its strategy to incorporate weight loss drugs. (15:26) Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp answer listener questions about letting winning stocks run, the early days of your personal finance journey, open enrollment options, and filling your portfolio with treasuries. Companies discussed: WW, NVDA, MSFT, APPL Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Asit Sharma, Alison Southwick, Robert Brokamp Engineers: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
28 Nov 202333min
The Unsinkable Shopper
Black Friday showed consumers are still ready to buy. (00:21) Jason Moser and Deidre Woollard discuss: - Black Friday’s strong results. - The rise of mobile shopping. - If anyone can challenge Amazon’s reign as the holiday leader. (17:03) Ariel Adams, founder of aBlogToWatch, talks with Alex Friedman about the luxury watch market. Claim your Stock Advisor discount here: www.fool.com/mfmdiscount Companies discussed: AMZN, SHOP, WMT, PYPL, AFRM, AAPL, RACE, CFRH.F, LVMH, SWGAY Host: Deidre Woollard Guests: Jason Moser, Alex Friedman, Ariel Adams Producer: Mary Long Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
27 Nov 202333min
No Crypto at the Dinner Table!
It’s our annual Thanksgiving special! We’ve got a look back at the year that’s been, some things we’ve gotten right, some things we haven’t, some tips for toys this holiday season and some things we’re thankful for. (00:21) Bill Mann and Jason Moser discuss: - Why it doesn’t feel like the market is up 18% YTD and their slices of humble pie this Thanksgiving. - The reasons they’re thankful for Cadence Design Systems, CRISPR, and our podcast listeners around the globe. - The no-go topics at this year’s dinner table – crypto and weight-loss drugs. (19:11) James Zahn, Editor in Chief at The Toy Book, shares the toys and brands to watch this holiday season. (32:48) Jason and Bill break down two stocks on their radar: Samsara and Domino’s. Catch a picture of the new Domino’s delivery oven bike here. Stocks discussed: CDNS, CRSP, IOT, DPZ Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Bill Mann, Jason Moser, James Zahn, Mr. Gobbler Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
24 Nov 202340min
AI and ai
Uppercase, lowercase, doesn’t matter. Nvidia and OpenAI are the ones to watch in artificial intelligence. (00:20) Asit Sharma and Dylan Lewis discuss: Nvidia’s epic quarter and the market’s ho-hum response. The OpenAI drama, corporate governance, and How they’re making their turkeys this Thanksgiving. Companies discussed: NVDA, MSFT Send us your questions, show ideas, and feedback at podcasts@fool.com, or leave us a voicemail at 703-254-1445. Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Asit Sharma Engineers: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
22 Nov 202317min
Slow Growth Silver Linings
Zoom’s slow revenue increase may show how the company is changing. (00:12) Asit Sharma and Deidre Woollard discuss: - Why Zoom is more than a videoconferencing company. - What happens when a company’s growth slows. - How big-ticket item sales are impacting Lowe’s and Best Buy. (14:52) Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp share some financial gratitude from a motley collection of Fools. Companies discussed: ZM, NOW, CMG, LOW, AMZN, HD, BBY Claim your dividend report here: www.fool.com/dividends Host: Deidre Woollard Guests: Asit Sharma, Robert Brokamp, Alison Southwick Producer: Mary Long Engineers: Tim Sparks, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
21 Nov 202328min
Is This The Beginning Or The End Of OpenAI?
With the dust still not settled, what could be next for Microsoft and OpenAI? (00:13) Bill Barker and Deidre Woollard discuss: - Winners and losers in the OpenAI schism. - If anything will slow the pace of AI. - What former Cruise CEO Kyle Vogt might do next. (17:55) Ryan Severino, chief economist at BentalGreenOak, part of the alternative assets business at Sun Life, talks with Deidre Woollard about the latest in commercial real estate. Companies discussed: MSFT, NVDA, GM, GOOG, GOOGL Claim your Stock Advisor discount here: www.fool.com/mfmdiscount Host: Deidre Woollard Guests: Bill Barker, Ryan Severino Producer: Mary Long Engineers: Dan Boyd, Tim Sparks, Austin Morgan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
20 Nov 202330min
The Einsteins of Our Time
Did Elon Musk break Twitter? Or did Twitter break Elon Musk? Ben Mezrich is the author of “Bringing Down The House,” “The Accidental Billionaires,” “Dumb Money,” and, most recently, “Breaking Twitter: Elon Musk and the Most Controversial Corporate Takeover in History.” Ricky Mulvey caught up with Mezrich to discuss: Twitter’s impact on Musk’s legacy, The philosophies that drive Einstein-esque founders, And the startup working to “de-extinct” the Woolly Mammoth. Tickers discussed: TSLA, META, GME, AMC Host: Ricky Mulvey Guest: Ben Mezrich Producer: Mary Long Engineer: Annie Pope, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
19 Nov 202325min
You Want Chips with That?
Chips – the modern world runs on ‘em. But who are the players that bring these tiny technological wonders into existence? Chris Miller is a Professor at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University and the author of Chip War: The Fight for the World’s Most Critical Technology. Ricky Mulvey caught up with Miller to discuss: The semiconductor supply chain Intel’s turnaround and new focus on foundries How TSMC balances secrecy, transparency, and trust when it comes to intellectual property Tickers discussed: TSMC, SSU, NVDA, AAPL, AMD, INTC, ASML Host: Ricky Mulvey Guest: Chris Miller Producer: Mary Long Engineers: Dan Boyd, Tim Sparks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
18 Nov 202323min
