Motley Fool Money: 09 13 2013

This is one of those times when almost no company is going to get the benefit of the doubt from Wall Street and investors in general. Meta Platforms and Spotify are two timely examples. Meta Platforms faces headwinds in the form of inflation, its own investments, and Apple's new iOS privacy changes. Spotify is showing growth, but guidance has some spooked and the latest controversy involving podcast host Joe Rogan isn't helping matters either. Tim Beyers analyzes both companies and discusses the very public roles that CEOs Mark Zuckerberg and Daniel Ek are taking as their companies deal with varying challenges. Plus, Dylan Lewis and Brian Feroldi do a deep dive on Digitalocean, a cloud company some are comparing to a young Shopify. Our free Investing Starter Kit includes 15 stocks and 5 ETFs. For a copy just go to http://fool.com/StarterKit Stocks: FB, SPOT, AAPL, ALGN, DOCN, AMZN, MSFT Host: Chris Hill Guests: Tim Beyers, Dylan Lewis, Brian Feroldi Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3 Feb 202233min

Sundar Pichai (Alphabet), Dan Schulman (PayPal), and Kevin Johnson (Starbucks) have been running their respective companies for years, giving investors a track record by which to judge them. While all three stocks have been long-term winners, each is in the spotlight for a different reason. Alphabet announced a 20-for-1 stock split. PayPal's guidance sent shares to their worst day ever. Starbucks plows ahead in the face of multiple headwinds. Ron Gross analyzes each business through the lens of their CEOs and the leadership teams they've built around them. Plus, Ricky Mulvey talks with Maria Gallagher about the history of the NASDAQ and why it matters to investors today. To read about seven more top CEOs click here: Just go to https://www.fool.com/investing/how-to-invest/top-ceos/ Stocks: GOOG, GOOGL, PYPL, NFLX, SBUX, MSFT, META, TSLA Host: Chris Hill Guests: Ron Gross, Maria Gallagher Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2 Feb 202229min

UPS is the largest delivery company in the world. It's also frequently mentioned as a "bellwether stock". Bill Mann analyzes the recent strength in their business, why he thinks it's already priced into shares of UPS, and other companies he looks to when he wants to gauge the strength of the economy. He also discusses ExxonMobil's fast-rising revenue, why he believes energy stocks like XOM have room to run, and what he's going to be watching when Alphabet reports earnings after the closing bell today. Plus, Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp share tactical advice for managing your investment risk. Want more information on investing in top oil stocks? Just go to https://www.fool.com/investing/stock-market/market-sectors/energy/oil-stocks/ Stocks: UPS, XOM, GOOG, GOOGL Host: Chris Hill Guests: Bill Mann, Alison Southwick, Robert Brokamp Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1 Feb 202227min

There are a lot of reasons we love to invest in subscription businesses and high on that list is the recurring revenue model. The Wall Street Journal reports that streaming-video services are losing half of their new subscribers after just a few months. Jason Moser analyzes the challenges of the consumer-facing subscription model and how services like Netflix, Apple+, HBO Max, Disney+ and others are combatting them (to varying levels of success). He also responds to a Motley Fool member's question about whether to focus on buying shares of larger, profitable businesses at the expense of currently-unprofitable companies with potential. Plus, John Rotonti and Jim Gillies discuss value investing and a sleeping tech giant that appears to be getting back on track. Our free Investing Starter Kit includes 15 stocks and 5 ETFs. For a copy just go to http://fool.com/StarterKit Stocks: DIS, AAPL, T, NFLX, CMCSA, SPOT, AMZN, NET, V, AI, INTC Host: Chris Hill Guests: Jason Moser, John Rotonti, Jim Gillies Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

31 Jan 202226min

"No Regrets" is a popular tattoo but a bad mindset. In his new book “The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward", best-selling author Dan Pink shares how we can apply the feeling of regret to improve our lives. In this conversation with Chris Hill, Dan also discusses: - The research project that led to people around the world sharing their own regrets - How reaching out to old connections is never as awkward as you may think - The future of offices and remote work - His personal experiences with comedian Bob Saget - The potential of no Major League Baseball season this year For more information about Dan and his new book, visit http://danpink.com Host: Chris Hill Guest: Dan Pink Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

30 Jan 202230min

Most investors are not as smart as they thought they were a year ago. Fortunately, they're also not as dumb as they feel today. Morgan Housel, author of the international best-selling book “The Psychology of Money” joins Motley Fool co-founder Tom Gardner on to discuss investing behavior and why it is the most fundamental piece of your investing success. They also talk about how you can think about your cash position and how to mentally prepare for down markets. For a free copy of our investing “Starter Kit,” visit http://fool.com/starterkit and we’ll email it to you. Stocks: NFLX, SHOP Host: Tom Gardner Guest: Morgan Housel Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Rick Engdahl, Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

29 Jan 202235min

Apple posts record revenue. Microsoft makes its intentions clear with respect to its gaming division. Visa and American Express rise on strong results. Tesla tells Wall Street not to expect any new models this year. Home Depot's getting a new CEO while Lowe's gets a new partner in Petco. Atlassian raises guidance and McDonald's is optimistic about the McPlant Burger. Emily Flippen and Ron Gross analyze those stories, discuss areas of the market that look attractive right now, and share two stocks on their radar: Fulgent Genetics and Garmin. John Ourand from Sports Business Journal discusses NFL ratings, what the Olympics mean for NBC, the state of ESPN+, and the prospects for a Major League Baseball season. Want 15 more stock ideas? They're included in our free Investing Starter Kit. Visit http://fool.com/StarterKit to get your copy. Stocks: AAPL, MSFT, ATVI, V, AXP, PTON, TSLA, TEAM, HD, LOW, WOOF, MCD, DIS, CMCSA, FLGT, GRMN Host: Chris Hill Guests: Emily Flippen, Ron Gross, John Ourand Engineer: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

28 Jan 202239min

Viewership on Peacock is not as high as Comcast would like, so they're doubling their investment in 2022. Maria Gallagher analyzes the streaming landscape and the role the Winter Olympics plays in Comcast's plans. She also discusses how McDonald's, one of the largest employers in the U.S., is dealing with rising costs and why Levi Strauss is optimistic about 2022. Plus, Emily Flippen and Asit Sharma take a closer look at Wise, a financial tech company aiming to make global currency transactions cheaper. Our free Investing Starter Kit includes 15 stocks and 5 ETFs. For a copy just go to http://fool.com/StarterKit Stocks: CMCSA, NFLX, DIS, MCD, LEVI, WISE, SQ, PYPL Host: Chris Hill Guests: Maria Gallagher, Emily Flippen, Asit Sharma Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

27 Jan 202228min