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Mike Maples is a co-founding partner at the venture capital firm, Floodgate. He’s also the author of the new book, “Pattern Breakers: Why Some Start-Ups Change the Future.” Alex Friedman caught up with Maples for a conversation about: How to spot true visionaries. Missing out on an early investment opportunity in Airbnb. Whether the AI future will be defined by incumbents or upstarts. Companies mentioned: AMZN, LYFT, OKTA, CHGG, AAPL, MSFT Host: Alex Friedman Guest: Mike Maples, Jr. Producer: Mary Long Engineers: Dez Jones, Tim Sparks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

13 Juli 202426min

The Fed and big players in the market are keeping an eye on unemployment and the federal deficit too.  (00:21) Ron Gross and Bill Mann discuss: - How Fed Chair Jerome Powell and Jamie Dimon have more than inflation on their mind when it comes to the interest rate picture – they’re watching unemployment, the federal deficit, and spending.  - Why bank earnings were a bit of a mixed bag, and Delta’s results show the pain may continue for airlines. - A small acquisition from AMD that could be a big deal in the AI race, and Costco deciding to finally raise the price of its membership tiers.  (19:11) We kick off FoolFest 2024 with a trip into the vault – Motley Fool CEO Tom Gardner with author Malcolm Gladwell in 2014 talking through David and Goliath, the lessons that can be borrowed as we look at small disruptive businesses, and whether titans can hold their lead in major industries.  (34:11) Ron and Bill break down two stocks on their radar: Elf Beauty and Charles Schwab. Stocks discussed: JPM, WFC, DAL, AMD, NVDA, COST, ELF, SCHW Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Bill Mann, Ron Gross, Tom Gardner, Malcolm Gladwell  Engineers: Steve Broido  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12 Juli 202440min

Fed Chair Jerome Powell is keeping tabs on commercial real estate. (00:21) Asit Sharma and Ricky Mulvey discuss stress in the CRE market, Delta’s quarter, and Tesla’s 50% run-up over the last month. Then, (16:23) we play an audio-only version of “Scoreboard” from Fool Live, our member’s only livestream. Anand Chokkavelu hosts Lou Whiteman and Rick Munarriz to break down AT&T. Companies mentioned: DAL, VLY, TSLA, GOOG, GOOGL, HUBS, T, CCI Check out our sponsor at www.rangeroverusa.com Host: Ricky Mulvey Guests: Asit Sharma, Anand Chokkavelu, Lou Whiteman, Rick Munarriz Producer: Mary Long Engineer: Desiree Jones, Michael Schweitzer, Brandon Gentry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11 Juli 202429min

The market may be overvalued, but some stocks are underpriced. (00:21) Tim Beyers and Mary Long talk about whether we’re in an AI bubble, lofty tech valuations, and what an unchecked Sam Altman might mean for the rest of us. Then, (17:28) Sanmeet Deo and Ricky Mulvey discuss energy drinks as investments, and whether Monster or Celsius deserves the title of top dog. Companies discussed: CRWD, PANW, MSFT, MNST, CELH Host: Mary Long Guests: Tim Beyers, Ricky Mulvey, Sanmeet Deo Engineers: Dan Boyd, Tim Sparks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10 Juli 202429min

A couple of weeks ago, Skydance Media’s offer to buy Paramount looked like it was dead. Now, both companies have a joint press release announcing the deal. (00:21) Jason Moser and Ricky Mulvey discuss: - What Skydance Media is getting in the Paramount deal. - Why Netflix is winning the streaming wars. - Questions that investors should ask before putting money in a turnaround story. Then, (15:58) Alison Southwick and Brian Feroldi kick off their summer school series with a history class on markets. Companies discussed: PARA, NFLX, DIS, PYPL Learn more about the Range Rover Sport at www.landroverusa.com Host: Ricky Mulvey Guests: Jason Moser, Alison Southwick, Brian Feroldi Engineers: Dan Boyd, Desiree Jones David Ellison interview on “The Town”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/skydances-david-ellison-on-his-plans-for-paramount/id1612131897?i=1000661591016 Brian Feroldi’s newsletter: https://longtermmindset.co/newsletter/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9 Juli 202430min

(00:21) Asit Sharma and Dylan Lewis discuss: - How the airline industry’s focus on capacity and being able to supply more flights means fares are low, even in the face of record demand. - Eli Lilly’s $3.2B acquisition of Morphic, why it’s interested in the inflammatory bowel disease markets, and a few risks to keep in mind for the high-flying provider of weight-loss drugs. (14:39) Fool analyst Kirsten Guerra talks with Mary Long about her investing journey, and a career pivot that took her from rocks to stocks. Companies discussed: DAL, UAL, AAL, JBLU, LUV, LLY, MORF Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Asit Sharma, Kirsten Guerra, Mary Long Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8 Juli 202428min

What happens to a publisher when an AI personal assistant can just give you the news? Jim VandeHei is the CEO of Axios, the co-founder of Politico and the author of Just the Good Stuff. Mary Long caught up with VandeHei for a conversation about: The “aha” moment that created Politico. How AI changes our relationship with information. Practicing good times paranoia and bad times optimism. The case for teaching kids how to play poker. Companies mentioned: ABNB, JPM Host: Mary Long Guest: Jim VandeHei Producer: Ricky Mulvey  Engineers: Desiree Jones, Austin Morgan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7 Juli 202429min

Reagan knew how to budget. Jefferson knew how to party. Megan Gorman is the author of the upcoming book, “All the Presidents' Money: How the Men Who Governed America Governed Their Money.” Gorman is also the founding partner of Chequers Financial Management Robert Brokamp caught up with Gorman for a conversation about: - What FDR, a “bit of a trust fund kid,” did if he needed money. - How Ronald Reagan’s humble beginnings impacted his finances. - Why a Great Depression president was a great investor. Host: Robert Brokamp  Guest: Megan Gorman Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Tim Sparks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6 Juli 202429min