Microsoft's Deal Under Investigation
The UK's regulatory authority on competition has officially opened an investigation into Microsoft's deal to buy Activision Blizzard. (0:21) Bill Mann discusses: - Why Wall Street is shrugging off the news - What to expect when the decision is announced by September 1st - Amazon's deal to take a small stake in GrubHub - The prospect for more companies (e.g., Salesforce, Atlassian) to take stakes in smaller software companies (11:51) Deidre Woollard talks with Jacob Goldstein about his recent interview with Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman, the 3% commission model, and more. Got a question about stocks? Call the Motley Fool Money Hotline at 703-254-1445. Stocks mentioned: MSFT, ATVI, UBSFY, AMZN, JET, CRM, TEAM, RDFN, ZG Host: Chris Hill Guests: Bill Mann, Deidre Woollard, Jacob Goldstein Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6 Juli 202224min
Comcast's Streaming Milestone (and 1 Hidden Winner)
Peacock isn't as big as Netflix or Disney+, but it continues to make progress shareholders should appreciate. (0:21) Jason Moser discusses: - NBCUniversal booking $1 billion in upfront ad revenue for Peacock - Why The Trade Desk could be a hidden winner from Peacock's advertising growth - Andy Jassy "celebrating" his 1st anniversary as CEO of Amazon (13:05) Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp talk with Morgan Housel about the Great Recession, what led to the financial crisis of 2008, and implications for investors today. Stocks mentioned: CMCSA, NFLX, CHTR, TTD, AMZN, AIG Host: Chris Hill Guests: Jason Moser, Alison Southwick, Robert Brokamp, Morgan Housel Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5 Juli 202223min
Now is the Time to Focus on FI (Financial Independence)
Over the holiday weekend, we take a break from the cookouts and fireworks to focus on FI – Financial Independence – with Motley Fool contributor Brian Feroldi. (0:53) Dylan Lewis and Brian Feroldi discuss: - The core principles of FI and the different styles it can take - Why a down market is a great time to check in on your financial independence and retirement progress - Why it’s not too late to get started if you feel behind! Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Brian Feroldi Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2 Juli 202217min
Mid-Year Review, Stocks with Upside Potential
Halfway through 2022 it's time for investors to see where we've been and what to look for in the 2nd half of the year. (0:30) Ron Gross and Jason Moser discuss: - Investing headlines for the 1st half of the year - Early frontrunners for "CEO of the Year" - Who needs a stronger 2nd half of 2022 - 3 stocks poised for upside (19:00) We're dipping into the vault for one of our favorite conversations. Recorded in front of a live audience, best-selling author David Epstein discusses Tiger Woods, predictors of success in the business world, and other takeaways from his book Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World. Our free investing starter kit includes research on 15 stocks and 5 ETFs. Get a copy by going to http://fool.com/starterkit Stocks discussed on the show: PFE, TTD, SBUX, TWTR, TGT, DIS, NFLX, DOCU, ADBE, MSFT, ZM, MAR, ABNB, UBER Host: Chris Hill Guests: Jason Moser, Ron Gross, David Epstein Engineer: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1 Juli 202239min
Powell and Inflation, Shopify's Stock Split
Inflation has been the story of 2022. We zoom in on comments from central bank leaders from yesterday’s ECB Forum to see what insights we can glean. (0:14) Dylan Lewis and John Rotonti discuss: - Fed Chair Powell’s comments yesterday from the ECB Forum - Why experts have so consistently been off on inflation - The types of companies you want to own in an inflationary environment - Why Shopify’s stock split is less important than its share structure changes (18:57) Ricky Mulvey and Ron Gross discuss the ins and outs of investing in a bear market and what types of companies you should be keeping an eye on. Stocks mentioned: HD, COST, NKE, DIS, AAPL, MSFT, TGT Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: John Rotonti, Ron Gross Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
30 Juni 202229min
CEO Shakeups
CEOs at Pinterest and Bed, Bath, and Beyond are heading for the exits. And that may be just the beginning. (0:31) Deidre Woollard and Tim Beyers discuss: - Where Pinterest has room to grow. - How stock investors should react to a CEO change. - Nike’s move to a direct-to-consumer strategy. Rachel Warren interviews Ali Parsa, CEO of Babylon Health, a digital-first health service provider. (17:40) They discuss the company’s journey going public and the exciting frontiers of genetic research. Stocks mentioned: PINS, DOCU, BBBY, PYPL, NKE, SAP, BBLN Host: Deidre Woollard Guests: Tim Beyers, Rachel Warren, Ali Parsa Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Rick Engdahl, Brandon Gentry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
29 Juni 202230min
“There’s Always Money in the Banana Stand!”
It’s not easy being a public company. Zendesk looks to go private, while acquisition battles continue to heat up. (:21) Deidre Woollard and Jason Moser discuss: - Stocks that could be prime acquisition targets. - JetBlue’s offer for Spirit Airlines. - Venture capital drying up, and what that means for technology innovation. Plus, (14:46) Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp continue their series on past market declines with Morgan Housel, this time covering the dot-com bubble, and the lessons investors can pull two decades later. Stocks mentioned: ZEN, SAVE, JBLU, ULCC, CSCO, OTLY, PTON, MSFT, IBM Host: Deidre Woollard Guests: Jason Moser, Alison Southwick, Robert Brokamp, Morgan Housel Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
28 Juni 202228min
Investing in the Future of Food
Chewy gets and upgrade, while Coinbase gets a big thumbs-down from investment bankers. (:21) Asit Sharma and Maria Gallagher discuss: - Chewy’s pricing power and strong recurring revenue. - The cyclical problem facing Coinbase. - Reliance Industries offer to buy Walgreens’ international stores. A growing world population means more mouths to feed. (12:16) Deidre Woollard and Demitri Kalogeropoulos serve up three stocks, and explain how they are shaping the future of food. Stocks mentioned: CHWY, COIN, RELIANCE, WBA, BYND, KR, DE Host: Asit Sharma Guests: Maria Gallagher, Deidre Woollard, Demitri Kalogeropoulos Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
27 Juni 202226min
