The Business of Vice: UFC, Sports Gambling, and Tobacco’s Comeback

The Business of Vice: UFC, Sports Gambling, and Tobacco’s Comeback

Today on Motley Fool Money, analysts Emily Flippen and Nick Sciple discuss the reemergence of “sin stocks” and whether today’s market is building lasting moats for these controversial businesses or simply pulling forward returns. From billion-dollar UFC rights deals to the shifting economics of sports betting and a regulatory revival in tobacco, we’re diving into what’s driving profits in industries built on vice, who’s executing best, and where the biggest risks lie for investors. They discuss: - TKO Group’s billion-dollar UFC deal with Paramount - The growing dominance of sports betting - Changing regulatory guidance fueling tobacco’s resurgence Companies discussed: TKO, PSKY, DKNG, FLUT, BTI, MO Host: Emily Flippen, Nick Sciple Producer: Anand Chokkavelu Engineer: Dan Boyd Disclosure: Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, “TMF”) do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, or risks associated with any investment opportunity presented. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. We’re committed to transparency: All personal opinions in advertisements from Fools are their own. The product advertised in this episode was loaned to TMF and was returned after a test period or the product advertised in this episode was purchased by TMF. Advertiser has paid for the sponsorship of this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Crypto's New Backer

Crypto's New Backer

BlackRock wants to buy ports; Trump wants to buy crypto. (00:21) Asit Sharma and Mary Long discuss: - How investors can prepare for potential “disturbance.” - BlackRock’s latest acquisition. - The reasons for and against a national “strategic reserve” of cryptocurrency. Then, (14:50), Ricky Mulvey and Mary go to a crypto conference in downtown Denver. Tickers mentioned: BLK, CKHUY, BTC, ETH, XRP, SOL, ADA Host: Mary Long Guests: Asit Sharma, Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Tariffs Become Reality

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Now Serving: IPOs, Exits, Extra Cheese

A fresh IPO, outgoing CEO, and Domino’s finally joining the field on stuffed-crust pizza. (00:21) Bill Barker and Dylan Lewis discuss: - Mixue’s splashy debut on the Hong Kong stock exchange, and how the boba tea chain stacks up to Starbucks and McDonald’s. - Rodney McMullen’s departure from Kroger and what’s next for the nation’s largest grocery chain. - Domino’s finally delivering what the people want: stuffed crust pizza. (17:41) Have you seen a med spa in your neighborhood? Mary Long caught up with analyst Nick Sciple to find out why this industry is booming and one company that’s selling a few products that can help you look a little younger. Article discussed: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-02-19/med-spas-boom-with-botox-lip-filler-weight-loss-drugs-in-demand Companies discussed: LKNCY, KR, DPZ, PZZA, ABBV, EOLS Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Bill Barker, Nick Sciple, Mary Long Producer: Mary Long Engineers: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The State of Weight-Loss Drugs

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Nvidia, Apple, and Eli Lilly: Manufacturing the Future

The great buildout for AI and GLP-1 drugs continues. (00:21) Jason Moser and Matt Argersinger discuss: - How Nvidia continues to deliver in the face of great expectations, but even those great results haven’t kept the market happy with the chipmaker or big tech stocks to start 2025. - Apple and Eli Lilly’s plans to expand manufacturing and development in the U.S. - Earning updates from Home Depot, Axon, and Cava. Here is Jason’s fabled at-home Cava recipe: https://moribyan.com/spicy-lamb-meatballs-cava-copycat/ (19:11) Jason dives deeper into Axon’s earnings with President Josh Isner, breaking down some of the major growth opportunities ahead, and how the company is approaching the focus on government budgets and tariff talks. (34:53) Matt and Jason break down two stocks on their radar: Marqueta and EPR Properties. Stocks discussed: NVDA, AAPL, LLY, HD, AXON, CAVA, MQ, EPR Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Jason Moser, Matt Argersinger, Josh Isner Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

28 Feb 40min

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What Drives Nvidia’s Growth?

The tech giant is a data center business. (00:21) Asit Sharma and Ricky Mulvey discuss: - Why Wall Street is shrugging off Nvidia’s 78% yearly revenue growth. - CEO Jensen Huang’s vision for AI in the coming years. - Short sellers targeting digital ad seller, AppLovin. Companies discussed: NVDA, APP, META Host: Ricky Mulvey Guest: Asit Sharma Producer: Mary Long Engineer: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

27 Feb 24min

“The Apple of Public Safety”

“The Apple of Public Safety”

Axon Enterprise is facing new questions about its competition, but the earnings continue to look strong. (00:21) Jason Moser and Mary Long discuss: - Axon earnings, and the headline that sent the stock down nearly 30% last week. - What artificial intelligence looks like in policing. - What success looks like for TJX Companies. Then, (19:34), Emily Flippen and Ricky Mulvey take a look at Dutch Bros, a fast-growing coffee chain with a sugary valuation. Companies/tickers discussed: AXON, TJX, BROS Host: Mary Long Guests: Jason Moser, Emily Flippen, Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

26 Feb 35min

Celsius Pays for Growth

Celsius Pays for Growth

Some of the most speculative names in the market are seeing steep declines. What did you expect? (00:21) Jim Gillies and Ricky Mulvey discuss: - The recent declines for Palantir and Microstrategy. - If Home Depot’s cash flow story is intact. - Celsius’s $1.8 billion acquisition of Alani Nu. Then, (19:30) Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp discuss Warren Buffett’s estate plan, and the lessons for regular investors. Companies/Tickers discussed: PLTR, MSTR, QQQ, HD, CELH, PTON, BRK.A, BRK.B Host: Ricky Mulvey Guests: Jim Gillies, Alison Southwick, Robert Brokamp Producer: Dylan Lewis Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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