Interview with Charlie Wheelan: Naked Economics

Summer is heating up, but restaurant stocks are cooling down. Today on Motley Fool Money, Rick Munarriz, with analysts Alicia Alfiere and Jason Hall will dig into problems at your favorite chains. There’s also a look at some companies reporting earnings this week and it’s report card time for some of this year’s biggest gainers.They unpack: Three companies worth watching are reporting earnings this week. Sluggish comps at many leading restaurants. A few unexpected stocks have more than doubled this year. Can they keep the upticks coming? Companies discussed: CMG, CAVA, WING, SG, MCD, TJX, VIK, BIDU, CELH, RBLX, PLTR Host: Rick Munarriz, Jason Hall, Alicia Alfiere Producer: Anand Chokkavelu Engineer: Dan Boyd, Natasha Hall 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

18 Aug 16min

Heard the one about the CEO who wanted to buy the url for his company, found out it was taken, and added a few o’s to save a few million? Karooooo CEO and founder Zak Calisto talks with Motley Fool CEO Tom Gardner and analyst Emily Flippen about the business of connected vehicles and about his company’s quirky name. Founder story Future growth Leadership style Autonomous vehicles Karooooo name Host: Tom Gardner, Emily FlippenProducer: Mac GreerEngineer: Adam LandfairDisclosure: 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

17 Aug 21min

Wes Moss is a Certified Financial Planner practitioner and the author of “What the Happiest Retirees Know.” In Part 2 of this conversation with Robert Brokamp, Wes discusses the non-financial keys to a fulfilling retirement and whether more people should retire sooner. Also in this episode: -Chaos at the IRS -Credit card delinquencies are rising, and rates are sky-high -Tools to optimize your Social Security claiming strategy -How to determine whether your mutual fund is winning Host: Robert Brokamp Guest: Wes Moss 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

16 Aug 22min

Warren Buffett bought $1.6 billion of United Health stock in Q2, inflation may be ticking higher after all, and play “Ohh, No! or Let’s Go!!” Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Rick Munarriz discuss: - Inflation is a boogeyman again - UFC gets a $7.7 billion deal with Paramount - Buffett makes a big buy - Stocks on our radar Companies discussed: Lululemon (LULU), TKO Group (TKO), Rigetti Computing (RGTI), Eli Lilly (LLY), Reddit (RDDT), Celsius (CELH), Crocs (CROX), Alphabet (GOOG), NVIDIA (NVDA), United Health (UNH) Host: Travis Hoium Guests: Lou Whiteman, Rick Munarriz 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

15 Aug 42min

There are some stunningly large data points pulling the market in different directions between cash on the sidelines and market valuations. These numbers can be a little paralyzing for investors without context and sifting through the signal versus the noise. Plus, space investing is having its week in the sun and wrapping up second quarter earnings. Matt Frankel, Jon Quast, and Tyler Crowe discuss: – The massive cash pile sitting on the sidelines – How they invest when broader signals say the market’s overvalued. – The fast changing landscape in the space indsury – Second quarter earnings surprises from Dlocal, Circle Internet Group, and Sea Limited. Companies discussed: BAC, BA, LMT, RKLB, FLY, NOC, DLO, CRCL, SE Host: Tyler Crowe Guests: Matt Frankel, Jon Quast. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

14 Aug 22min

Restaurants are starting to see a drop in traffic and pressure from higher commodity prices and labor costs. So, it’s no surprise restaurant stocks are down big this year, but the size of the drop in names like Cava and Chipotle are shocking. Plus, we cover the one restaurant tech stock you need to know. Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Rachel Warren discuss: - Cava’s big earnings drop - Why Chipotle has struggled - Restaurants as an economic warning - 1 restaurant tech stock that’s still growing Companies discussed: Cava (CAVA), Chipotle (CMG), Host: Travis Hoium Guests: Lou Whiteman, Rachel Warren 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

13 Aug 21min

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

12 Aug 24min

Having a stock you own getting acquired at a premium feels good at first, but what about the long-term gains that will be left behind when your chips are off the table? Today on Motley Fool Money, Rick Munarriz, with analysts Karl Thiel and Jason Hall will dig into four growth stocks ripe for the acquiring. There’s also two sides to Tesla’s changing AI story and a new kind of stock quote game. They unpack: - Tesla throwing in the towel on its AI supercomputer initiative. - Four potential buyout candidates after another Rule Breaker agreed to be acquired. - A CEO quote challenge. Companies discussed: TSLA, LULU, VKTX, BMRN, ROKU Host: Rick Munarriz, Karl Thiel, Jason Hall 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

11 Aug 20min