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David Henkes is a Senior Principal for Technomic and a global food and beverage trendwatcher. Henkes joined Ricky Mulvey for a conversation about: - How McDonald’s kicked off the value wars. - Why the price of fast food convergerged with some sit-down meals. - The publicly traded restaurants where customers are flocking. Companies discussed: MCD, EAT, BLMN, TXRH, DRI Host: Ricky Mulvey Guest: David Henkes Producer: Mary Long Engineer: Desireé Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the third quarter, real estate was one of the best-performing sectors in the stock market, second only to utilities. A year ago, few investors would have seen that coming. Matt Argersinger is an advisor at The Motley Fool and heads up our Dividend Investor service. Mary Long caught up with him to discuss: The revival of commercial real estate A company that proves the importance of “location, location, location” What’s needed to address the US housing supply shortage. Vote for Motley Fool Money as Signal’s Best Money and Finance Podcast: https://vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting#/2024/shows/general/money-finance Companies discussed: SPG, KIM, MAA, CPT Host: Mary Long Guest: Matt Argersinger Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Tim Sparks, Desireé Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cerebras is approaching chipmaking differently, can it carve out a space for itself in an industry of titans? (00:45) Asit Sharma and Jason Moser discuss: The dock workers strike, its daily cost, and the industries it could impact most. Upcoming AI chip IPO Cerebras, and how the company is approaching high-performance chips differently than the competition. Fresh earnings from: Nike, Paychex, and McCormick. (19:04) October 2024 marks 20 years of Rule Breakers at The Motley Fool. To celebrate, we’re airing a portion of a conversation with David and former Rule Breakers analyst Matt Argersinger from our premium Epic Opportunities podcast. David fielded questions from our investing team about his own investing process, reflected on his 6 traits of a Rule Breaker and the companies that the framework led him to follow. (35:56) Jason and Asit break down two stocks on their radar: Pepsico and Joby Aviation. Stocks discussed: NKE, PAYX, MCK, PEP, JOBY Motley Fool Epic members can access the full conversation with David: Here on the TMF site (login required) On Spotify here after linking their accounts Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Jason Moser, Asit Sharma, David Gardner, Rick Engdahl Engineers: Rick Engdahl, Austin Morgan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

OpenAI is projected to lose $5 billion this year. And, yet: it just keeps raising money. (00:21) Jim Gillies and Mary Long discuss: OpenAI’s $157 billion valuation The port strike’s potentially positive impact on two auto parts makers Changing tastes in the beverage market (16:33) Asit Shama and Ricky Mulvey test out a new rating system on Costco stock. Vote for Motley Fool Money as Signal’s Best Money and Finance Podcast: https://vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting#/2024/shows/general/money-finance Companies discussed: ALV, GTX, STZ, COST, BJ, WMT Host: Mary Long Guests: Jim Gillies, Asit Sharma, Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Rick Engdahl, Desiree Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new CEO is hoping to turn the iconic brand around, but he’s not there yet. (00:21) Jason Moser and Ricky Mulvey discuss: - Earnings from Nike. - Tesla’s delivery numbers. - Adam Neumann returning to the office leasing business. Then, (16:06) Robert Brokamp and Dan Caplinger continue their conversation about estate planning, and how to give your loved ones a less complicated financial future. Visit our sponsor at www.landroverusa.com Companies discussed: NKE, TSLA, PYPL Host: Ricky Mulvey Guests: Jason Moser, Robert Brokamp, Dan Caplinger Producer: Mary Long Engineer: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

About half of U.S. imports go through the ports where dock workers just went on strike. (00:25) David Meier and Ricky Mulvey discuss: - How companies are navigating the port worker’s strike. - The disagreement over automation. - Investor sentiment in artificial intelligence - One less discussed company that’s benefiting from others spending on AI. (18:28) Motley Fool Contributor, Dan Caplinger, joins Robert Brokamp to kick off a two part series on estate planning, and how you can help your family avoid going to court. Companies discussed: COST, CHRW, DBI, MSFT, META, PCOR Host: Ricky Mulvey Guests: David Meier, Robert Brokamp, Dan Caplinger Producer: Mary Long Engineer: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rates going down are good for homebuyers and car shoppers, right? And after five flat years, can CVS get back on track? (00:19) Seth Jayson and Dylan Lewis discuss: - Why CVS has activists sniffing around, and how getting the insurance operations right could get the company and the stock back in motion. - How interest rates are affecting the housing and auto markets, and other updates from KB Homes and CarMax. (15:08) Jason Moser and Mary Long for a look at Uber, and its quest to become the everything app. Companies discussed: CVS, KBH, KMX Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Seth Jayson, Mary Long, Jason Moser Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Tim Sparks, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

$2 trillion. That’s how much value McKinsey estimates quantum technology will generate in the next 10 years. But some estimates place that number even higher. “This Week in Tech” co-hosts Tim Beyers and Tim White discuss the transition to quantum computing, investment opportunities in the budding space, and why subatomic particles are like kindergarteners. Members of any Motley Fool Service can watch “This Week in Tech” at 10:00 am ET on Fridays, or any time at the Fool Live replay hub. To become a Motley Fool member, head to www.fool.com/signup. Tickers mentioned: ASML Host: Tim Beyers Guest: Tim White Producer: Mary Long Engineer: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Driverless vehicles are already here, even if they’ve made some wrong terms. Motley Fool Contributor Travis Hoium joined Ricky Mulvey to check in on some companies leading the way on autonomous vehicles. They discuss: - The progress that autonomous vehicles have made over the past few years. - Where automakers including Tesla and General Motors stand in the race. - How autonomous vehicles could deploy on a large scale. Two notes. One is that Tesla’s market cap is $800 million. Also, Travis meant to include Uber in his autonomous driving stock basket. Companies discussed: TSLA, GM, INTC, MBLY, UBER, BIDU, GOOG, GOOGL Host: Ricky Mulvey Guest: Travis Hoium Producer: Mary Long Engineer: Tim Sparks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Artificial Intelligence continues to drive valuations and headlines – we check in on the latest corporate intrigue at OpenAI, how generative AI is driving results for Accenture, and how Braze is bringing it to customers. (01:02) Emily Flippen and Bill Mann discuss: - Hurricane Helene hitting the southeast U.S. and the state of insurance, reinsurance, and black swan events. - Meta’s new Orion augmented reality prototype, and the latest drama at OpenAI. - Why Vail is expecting fewer skiers this winter, gold is boosting Costco, and Accenture is enjoying the generative AI boom. (19:04) Braze CEO Bill Magnuson took a break from the company’s Forge 2024 event to give analyst Tim Beyers a rundown on the company's latest innovations, how it's helping marketers harness AI, and the different ways these new offerings play into the company's growth story. (33:27) Bill and Emily break down two stocks on their radar: Carnival Cruise Lines and Visa. Stocks discussed: LMND, META, VAIL, COST, ACN, CCL, V. Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Bill Mann, Emily Flippen, TIm Beyers, Bill Magnuson Engineers: Tim Sparks, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meta’s Reality Labs division burns about a billion dollars per month. One result is Orion, augmented-reality glasses that let users see the outside world. No battery pack needed. (19:30) Jason Moser and Ricky Mulvey discuss:- Updates from Meta Connect 2024. - Use cases for AR glasses - New details about Southwest Airlines' overhaul. Then, (17:01) Brookfield Corporation CFO, Nick Goodman, joins Motley Fool Senior Analyst Buck Hartzell to discuss how he thinks about capital allocation. Host: Ricky Mulvey Guests: Jason Moser, Buck Hartzell, Producer: Mary Long Engineers: Rick Engdahl, Kyle Carruthers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The fashion company has a lot to offer its customers, but StitchFix is struggling to keep those customers around. (00:21) David Meier and Mary Long discuss: The disconnect between the stock market and consumer confidence. Stitch Fix’s fall. Why great consumer products don’t always make for great investments. Then, at (14:03), Ricky Mulvey and Fool contributor Lou Whiteman take a look at Palantir, a tech company with a lot of promise and a lot of expectations. Tickers mentioned: SFIX, RTR, PLTR, BAH Host: Mary Long Guests: David Meier, Lou Whiteman, Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Rick Engdahl, Tim Sparks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Usually, you don’t want to run toward a company that cut its dividend. (00:28) Jim Gillies and Ricky Mulvey discuss: Nike’s strategic pivot, and what it means for its retail partners. Why turnaround stories are difficult to implement. Foot Locker’s impressive leadership. Then, (15:08) Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp discuss The Great Wealth Transfer, and how to factor a potential inheritance in a financial plan. Learn more about the Range Rover Sport at www.landroverusa.com Companies discussed: NKE, FLHost: Ricky Mulvey Guests: Jim Gillies, Alison Southwick, Robert Brokamp Producer: Mary Long Engineer: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

McCormick’s been a laggard over the past few years, does it have some growth levers to get back on track? (00:11) Jason Moser and Dylan Lewis discuss: - Why interest is picking up for Intel, and what Qualcomm and Apollo Global see in the chipmaker. - A listener question: What to expect from spicemaker McCormick this quarter. - How the rate environment might play into results we see from companies this upcoming earnings season. (15:54) Mary Long and Motley Fool Analyst Anthony Schiavone continue their conversation from last week about housing stocks and the build-to-rent industry. Companies discussed: INTC, QCOM, MKC, INVH, AMH Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Jason Moser, Mary Long, Anthony Schiavone Engineers: Tim Sparks, Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The “Airbnbust” has not arrived, but Airbnb is no longer at peak expectations. Mary Long hosted Motley Fool Analyst Alicia Alfiere and BiggerPockets CEO Scott Trench at The Denver Press Club for a conversation about Airbnb as a stock and as a real estate investment. They discuss: - Airbnb’s capital allocation strategy. - The hosting platform’s competition. - How real estate investors can get started with Airbnb. - The scaling challenges of managing short-term rentals. Company discussed: ABNB Host: Mary Long Guests: Alicia Alfiere, Scott Trench Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Tim Sparks Special thanks to Alex Pailet from BiggerPockets and Alby Segall, Jean-Luc Currie, Jim Bofencamp, and Katlyn Howery from the Denver Press Club for making the event happen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Reddit” was one of the top ten most searched words on Google over the past twelve months in the United States, searched more often than “map” or “calculator”. The social networking site is a central hub for the internet. Dylan Lewis caught up with Reddit CEO Steve Huffman for a conversation about: - What’s driving Reddit’s 50% year-over-year user growth. - How the social network targets ads. - What Reddit is doing with large language models. Companies discussed: RDDT, GOOG, GOOGL Host: Dylan Lewis Guest: Steve Huffman Engineers: Rick Engdahl, Tim Sparks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Low rates are great for stocks, as long as we’re looking at a soft landing. (00:21) Ron Gross and Asit Sharma discuss: - The Fed’s 50 bps rate cut, the market’s reaction, and what history has to say about cuts this dramatic. - Nike’s CEO swap, what went wrong for John Donahoe and whether Elliot Hill has what it takes to turn the company around. - A new partnership masking bad results from Olive Garden, and FedEx’s signals about shipping trends. (19:11) Reddit hit the market in 2024, but it’s been around as the front page of the internet for almost 20 years. CEO Steve Huffman joined us to talk through how the company stands out in the world of social media with its focus on community, where it has been and where it is heading. (33:26) Ron and Asit break down two stocks on their radar: D.R. Horton and Intel. Stocks discussed: NKE, DRI, FDX, RDDT, DHI, INTC, Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Asit Sharma, Ron Gross, Steve Huffman Engineers: Tim Sparks, Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Markets, you got what you wanted. (00:21) Bill Mann and Ricky Mulvey discuss: - The rate cut from the Federal Reserve, and what the central bank is responding to. - New rules from the SEC that aim to make markets more efficient. - Tupperware Brands filing for bankruptcy. Then, (16:50) Mary Long and Motley Fool analyst Anthony Schiavone check in on housing stocks in the first of a two-part series. Visit our sponsor: www.landroverusa.com Companies discussed: TUP, AAPL, DFH, NVR, DHI Host: Ricky Mulvey Guests: Bill Mann, Mary Long, Anthony Schiavone Engineers: Dan Boyd, Tim Sparks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Salesforce throws a party, while Chipotle streamlines guacamole prep. (00:21) Asit Sharma and Mary Long talk about two types of automation: one for agents, and another for avocados. They also discuss: - The enviable guest list at Dreamforce - Salesforce’s positioning in the AI arms race - The future of casual dining Then, (18:41) Fool Contributor Travis Hoium joins Ricky Mulvey for a close look at Crocs, the market-beating clog company. Check out the Range Rover Sport at www.landroverusa.com Companies discussed: CRM, NVDA, CMG, MCD, CROX, NKE, OTC: ADDYY Host: Mary Long Guests: Asit Sharma, Travis Hoium, Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd, Tim Sparks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Intel investors have been looking for signs of life with its foundry business – a couple billion dollars in deals and its new independent subsidiary status might help. (00:21) Tim Beyers and Dylan Lewis discuss: - Intel’s three focuses for turning it around: its Foundry business, AI strategy, and cost structure. - The real reason Amazon might be pushing workers to return to office five days a week, and why Andy Jassy is looking to reduce bureaucracy. - Microsoft’s new buyback authorization and dividend hike and it marches on the path to being a Dividend Aristocrat. (18:20) Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp look at how Gen X saves and how to catch up if you’re feeling behind. Join us at our live podcast recording in Denver with BiggerPockets on Wednesday, September 18: https://www.meetup.com/biggerpockets/events/303028272/ Companies discussed: INTC, TSMC, AMZN, MSFT Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Tim Beyers, Robert Brokamp, Alison Southwick Producer: Mary Long Engineers: Tim Sparks, Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One query on ChatGPT takes 10x the amount of electricity as a Google search. (00:21) Ricky Mulvey and Asit Sharma discuss: - How big tech is dealing with the electricity demands of AI systems. - Companies that could benefit from more energy usage. - If Under Armour can turn around. Then, (17:43) Brendan Hughes, the author of “Markets in Chaos” joins Ricky to discuss why he’s concerned about the level of money printing in the United States, and one area for investors to watch. Companies discussed: NVDA, MSFT, DUK, OKLO, UA, META, FNV Live podcast in Denver on Wednesday, September 18: https://www.meetup.com/biggerpockets/events/303028272/?eventOrigin=group_upcoming_events Visit our sponsor: Go to www.monarchmoney.com/fool for an extended 30-day free trial Host: Ricky Mulvey Guests: Asit Sharma, Brendan Hughes Producer: Mary Long Engineers: Dan Boyd, Tim Sparks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’re looking for a stock that’s been a multi-bagger over the past five years, then check the gas station next to a Walmart. Mary Long caught up with Motley Fool Canada’s Jim Gillies for a look at three companies you can find on your next road trip. They discuss: - An industry where investors can ignore sales growth. - What shifting consumer tastes mean for convenience stores. - One company “taking over a mountain no one else wants”. Companies mentioned: TSE: ATD, OTCMKTS: SVNDY, CASY, TKO, WMT, MUSA Host: Mary Long Guest: Jim Gillies Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Tim Sparks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

40% of everything sold online in the United States is through Amazon. Its web services division owns almost a third of the worldwide cloud infrastructure. Amazon is a goliath. Dana Mattioli is an investigative journalist at the Wall Street Journal and the author of “The Everything War: Amazon’s Ruthless Quest to Own the World and Remake Corporate Power.” Mary Long caught up with Mattioli for a conversation about: - Amazon’s early days and how it withstood years of sustained losses. - How Amazon makes Wall Street look genteel. - The lengths that the company went to get information from competitors. Companies discussed: AMZN, TGT, EBAY Host: Mary Long Guest: Dana Mattioli Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dez Jones, Austin Morgan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Normally people love reaching a milestone – but Berkshire Hathaway hitting $1T might’ve triggered a different kind of thinking for Warren Buffett and his lieutenants. (00:21) Jason Moser and Matt Argersinger discuss: - The signs execs at Berkshire Hathaway believe the market is rich – Ajit Jain reducing his Berkshire stake, and the company winding down its buyback activity. - Brian Niccol’s vision for returning to Starbucks’ roots as a third place. - Why the market was up on RH’s results, down on Adobe’s outlook, and still hoping a Kroger/Albertson’s deal will go through. (19:11) This week was Apple’s annual product event. Dan Barbera from MacRumors gives the scoop on the latest releases, one way the latest iPhones could fuel Vision Pro adoption, and what to expect from Apple in 2025. (33:54) Jason and Matt break down two stocks on their radar: Top Golf Callaway and Oxford Industries. Stocks discussed: BRK, SBUX, RH, ADBE, KR, AAPL, DNUT, OXM, MODG. Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Jason Moser, Matt Argersinger, Dan Barbera Engineers: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The European Central Bank cut rates this week and the Fed is expected to cut rates next week. When money gets cheaper, the party gets started. (00:21) David Meier and Ricky Mulvey discuss: - OpenAI’s $50 billion valuation jump in one week. - A space SPAC that’s more than 10xed since April, 2024. - One of Warren Buffett’s top lieutenants selling $140 million of Berkshire Hathaway stock. Then, (16:27) Asit Sharma joins Ricky to look back on Meta’s turnaround story and what it means for investors today. Companies discussed: MSFT, ASTS, RKLB, BRK.A, BRK.B, META, LE Visit www.factormeals.com/foolpod50 to get 50% off your first box plus 20% off your next month. Host: Ricky Mulvey Guests: David Meier, Asit Sharma Engineer: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The airline is keeping its CEO, but losing a large chunk of its board. In the fight with Elliott Management, who’s winning?(00:21) Bill Mann and Mary Long discuss: Proposals for the US to develop a sovereign wealth fund The activist battle at Southwest Airlines Why Campbell’s dropped the “soup” Then, (13:52) Robert “Bro” Brokamp continues a two-part interview with Dave Hatter, a cybersecurity consultant at Intrust IT, about how to protect your personal data after a security breach. Check out the Range Rover Sport at www.landroverusa.com Join us at our live podcast recording in Denver with Bigger Pockets on Wednesday, September 18: https://www.meetup.com/biggerpockets/events/303028272/ Companies discussed: SWA, DLA, CPB Host: Mary Long Guests: Bill Mann, Robert Brokamp, Dave Hatter Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Tim Sparks, Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Niccol, the former CEO of Chipotle, began leading Starbucks earlier this week. Transforming the coffee shops back into third places will be a tough task. (00:21) Jim Gillies and Ricky Mulvey discuss: - The situation that Niccol is coming into at Starbucks. - Why previous leadership at the coffee giant didn’t work out. - A sporting goods retailer that may have reached bottom. Then, (18:22) Robert “Bro” Brokamp kicks off a two-part interview with Dave Hatter, a cybersecurity consultant at Intrust IT, about the Social Security database hack and how to make your personal information more secure. Visit our sponsor www.factormeals.com/foolpod50 Join us at our live podcast recording in Denver with Bigger Pockets on Wednesday, September 18: https://www.meetup.com/biggerpockets/events/303028272/ Companies discussed: SBUX, ASO Host: Ricky Mulvey Guests: Jim Gillies, Robert Brokamp, Dave Hatter Producer: Mary Long Engineer: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Big tech takes center stage with Apple’s annual iPhone event and Google’s latest anti-trust case. What do they say about where tech’s been and where it’s going? (00:21) Jason Moser and Dylan Lewis discuss: - Apple’s “Glowtime” product event, what to expect for the iPhone line and the company’s AI ambitions. - The latest anti-trust case against Google and why Meta and Apple should probably be paying attention. - Big Lots’ bankruptcy and why the discount retailer has struggled at a time when customers are looking for value. (14:46) OneStream is an operating system for CFOs. Its CEO, Tom Shea, joined Ricky Mulvey for a conversation about the problems that its software solves for, its AI use case, and what's behind the company's 36% year-over-year revenue growth. Companies discussed: AAPL, GOOG, GOOGL, META, BIG, WMT, TGT, DG, OS Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Jason Moser, Ricky Muley, Tom Shea Producer: Mary Long Engineers: Tim Sparks, Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s show is a cut of our members-only podcast, Stock Advisor Roundtable. Motley Fool co-founder and CEO Tom Garnder answers member questions about: - Finding multi-baggers. - Under the radar opportunities. - Having a Chief Technology Officer in your family. Join Stock Advisor here: www.fool.com/signup Members of Stock Advisor and other advanced investing solutions at the Motley Fool can listen to the full show here: https://open.spotify.com/show/5qS2aRb3W5kAlffrVyok3z?si=255f8cf561f94cc5 Companies discussed: GOOG, AMZN, APPL, NVDA, SEZL, DFH, PACS, CLBT Host: Brian Stoffel Guest: Tom Gardner Producers: Mac Greer, Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Austin Morgan, Dez Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The fewer eyes on a market, the less efficient it’s going to be. Bill Mann is the Director of Small Cap Research at The Motley Fool. He joined Ricky Mulvey to check on the small caps. They discuss: - What investors should look for in younger companies. - If Walgreens has a real turnaround story brewing. - A rapidly growing travel company out of South America. Companies discussed: WBA, SCHW, CRSP, DESP Host: Ricky Mulvey Guest: Bill Mann Engineer: Tim Sparks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NFL owners approved private equity firms investing in teams this season, we talk about the soaring franchise valuations and hear a player’s perspective on money. (00:21) Emily Flippen and Matt Argersinger discuss: - Weak jobs data, inverted yield curve, and whether the market will cheer a larger rate cut this fall. - Why private equity is interested in Smartsheet and putting money into NFL franchises this season. - The latest earnings updates from: Toro, Docusign, and ABM Industries (20:20) Brandon Copeland played ten years in the NFL – now the linebacker is an ivy league professor, author, and advocate for college athletes. Copeland talks through his book Your Money Playbook, the realities of an NFL contract, and how some college players are finally getting their due. (34:45) Emily and Matt break down two stocks on their radar: McKesson and AO Smith. Stocks discussed: SMAR, DOCU, TTC, ABM, MCK, AOS Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Emily Flippen, Matt Argersinger, Brandon Copeland Engineers: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It takes more than a buncha buzzwords to build a company. (00:21) Tim Beyers and Mary Long discuss: How jobs reports impact investment theses A tech company’s changing identity What C3.ai actually does (14:48) Sanmeet Deo joins Mary for a look at how a chicken restaurant cooks up success. Learn more about the Range Rover Sport www.landroverusa.com Companies discussed: AI, NVDA, MSFT, WING Host: Mary Long Guest: Tim Beyers, Sanmeet Deo Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd, Austin Morgan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Department of Justice has some questions about Nvidia’s business. (00:21) Jason Moser and Ricky Mulvey discuss: - The subpoena that instigated the chip maker's selloff. - A record amount of share repurchases by corporations. - Earnings from Dick’s Sporting Goods and Dollar Tree. (18:10) Motley Fool contributor Matt Frankel joins Ricky to take a look at real estate brokerages Redfin and Zillow, and discuss what lower interest rates mean for the industry. Companies discussed: NVDA, GS, DKS, WMT, DLTR, RDFN, Z Register for our live event in Denver, CO on September 18 here: https://www.meetup.com/biggerpockets/events/303028272/?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=share-btn_savedevents_share_modal&utm_source=link Host: Ricky Mulvey Guest: Jason Moser, Matt Frankel Producer: Mary Long Engineers: Dan Boyd, Chace Przylepa, Tim Sparks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Intel, Southwest, and Boeing, have all had brutal starts to 2024 – can any of them turn it around? (00:21) Asit Sharma and Dylan Lewis discuss: - The latest sign of Intel’s struggles – possibly being removed from the Dow – and how it got here. - Elliot Management’s increased stake in Southwest, and how the activist investor is planning on improving the airline. - Boeing’s recent analyst downgrade, and why manufacturing issues might lead to financial ones for the company’s aerospace and airline divisions. (16:23) Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp dig into the mailbag and some questions on asset allocation, retiring early and becoming a financial advisor. Companies discussed: INTC, NVDA, LUV, BA Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Asit Sharma, Alison Southwick, Robert Brokamp Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nvidia continues its streak of triple-digit growth, but we shouldn’t be so surprised. (1:08) Jason Moser and Bill Mann discuss: - Nvidia’s killer quarter, and why the market yawned over the results. - The global IT outage’s impact on Crowdstrike’s past quarter and outlook for the rest of the year. - Chewy’s continued turnaround, Dollar General’s merchandising woes, and the new-look mature Salesforce. (19:11) Film critic and corporate governance expert Nell Minow weights in on the summer box office and recent moves from Disney and Starbucks’ leadership teams. (33:16) Jason and Bill break down two stocks on their radar: Birkenstock and Alimentation Couche-Tard. Stocks discussed: NVDA, CRWD, CHWY, DG, CRM, BIRK, ANCTF Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Bill Mann, Jason Moser, Nell Minow Engineers: Steve Broido Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“If you thought we were in the weeds, now we’re about to start tunneling.” Jim Gillies joins Ricky Mulvey for an in-depth look at how investors can understand a company’s balance sheet. And a heads up, this show gets to some more advanced concepts than our usual fare. They discuss: - The basics of balance sheets. - If lululemon has an inventory problem. - A cautionary tale from a mattress seller. - Companies with strong balance sheets, (besides Berkshire Hathaway). Companies discussed: OTC: KSIOF, WING, LULU, SNBR, CATO, CHGG, EBAY, COST, SFM, ASO, MEDP, WINA Host: Ricky Mulvey Guest: Jim Gillies Engineer: Tim Sparks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When ChatGPT launched in late 2022, it was the first – and only – exposure most of the world had to AI. Not yet two years later, there’s already a lot more competition. Jeremy Kahn is the AI Editor at Fortune Magazine and the author of the new book, “Mastering AI: A Survival Guide to our Superpowered Future.” Alex Friedman caught up with Kahn to talk about the current AI landscape. They also discuss: Bill Gates’ initial hesitancy to invest in OpenAI. Where LLMs go from here. Developments in biotech. Host: Alex Friedman Guest: Jeremy Kahn Producer: Mary Long Engineer: Dez Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why is the chip designer spending $50 billion on share buybacks? (00:21) Tim Beyers and Ricky Mulvey discuss: - Highlights from Nvidia’s earnings. - What future supercomputing systems could create. - CrowdStrike’s first call since its outage. Companies discussed: NVDA, CRWD, PANW, S Learn more about the Range Rover Sport at www.landroverusa.com Host: Ricky Mulvey Guest: Tim Beyers Engineer: Tim Sparks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The U.S. has tried to prevent advanced microchips from getting into the hands of its military rivals. They’ve only had partial success. (00:21) Alicia Alfiere and Mary Long discuss results from retailers, Abercrombie’s turnaround, and Chewy’s commitment to customers. Then, (12:40) New York Times reporter Ana Swanson talks with Ricky Mulvey about how Nvidia chips are ending up in China, despite America’s efforts to keep them stateside. Read Ana’s story here. Companies discussed: CMG, JWN, ANF, CHWY, NVDA "With Smugglers and Front Companies, China is Skirting American A.I. Bans." https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/04/technology/china-ai-microchips.html Host: Mary Long Guests: Alicia Alfiere, Ana Swanson, Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Tim Sparks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In less than two years one company became the driving force of the S&P 500. That rise is unprecedented. (00:21) Bill Mann and Ricky Mulvey discuss: - Expectations going into Nvidia’s earnings results. - Temu’s owner, PDD, shedding $55 billion in value. - One possible reason why a co-CEO is talking down his company’s stock. - Red Lobster’s new CEO. Then, (15:35) Robert Brokamp interviews Dan Otter and Scott Dauenhauer about the challenges that teachers face while saving for retirement. Learn more about the Range Rover Sport at www.landroverusa.com See how your 403(b) stacks up at www.403bwise.org Companies discussed: NVDA, CSCO, PDD Host: Ricky Mulvey Guests: Bill Mann, Robert Brokamp, Dan Otter, Scott Dauenhauer Producer: Mary Long Engineer: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another set of tariffs might stall BYD’s international expansion in EVs, and it still isn’t clear if Peloton is actually going anywhere. (00:21) Asit Sharma and Dylan Lewis discuss: - Canada’s tariffs on electric vehicles from China, and what it says about global production and adoption of EVs. - Tesla’s diversified approach to manufacturing coming in handy as Canada, the U.S., Europe and China all craft trade policies. - Peloton’s return to growth… kind of. And why we’re not buying the turnaround yet. (15:15) Mary Long talks with David Foulkes, CEO of Brunswick Corporation, on the company’s subscription boating service and the latest in marine technology. Companies discussed: BYDDY, TSLA, PTON, BC Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Asit Sharma, Mary Long, David Foulkes Producer: Ricky Mulvey, Mary Long Engineers: Dan Boyd, Austin Morgan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To become an expert, you may not always need expertise. You may just need to start asking better questions. Tim Beyers is a lead analyst at The Motley Fool and a frequent guest on Motley Fool Money. He’s also the host of This Week in Tech, a weekly show on our premium livestream. In today’s show, Tim talks with Mary Long about: What convinced him to buy Amazon for the first time (and why he sold 2 years later). Unit economics, and one company that excels at it. The relationship between enthusiasm and education. Members of any Motley Fool Service can watch “This Week in Tech” at 10:00 am ET on Fridays, or any time at the Fool Live replay hub. To become a Motley Fool member, head to www.fool.com/signup. Have an analyst you want us to feature on an upcoming “Meet the Fool” episode? Want to share your own investing journey with us? Send a note (or a voice recording!) to [email protected] Host: Mary Long Guest: Tim Beyers Engineer: Dez Jones, Kyle Carruthers Tickers mentioned: DUOL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You probably know Sam Altman’s AI organization, but he’s also the chairman of Oklo, an advanced nuclear technology company. Ricky Mulvey caught up with Oklo’s CEO, Jake DeWitte, for a conversation about: - Why the buildout of nuclear energy stagnated and why that could change. - How Oklo is using old technology to develop new reactors. - A recycled energy source that could fuel the entire United States. Companies mentioned: OKLO Host: Ricky Mulvey Guest: Jake DeWitte Producer: Mary Long Engineers: Tim Sparks, Kyle Carrutherso Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The market heard the eight magic words from Fed Chair Jerome Powell: “the time has come for policy to adjust.” (00:21) Ron Gross and Matt Argersinger discuss: - The Fed’s path to lower rates and what kind of cuts investors can expect. - Cava’s blowout earnings report, and how its valuation stacks up after a stellar start to 2024 - Retail earnings from: Target, Lowe’s, and TJX. (19:11) MFM was on-site at Podcast Movement 2024 in DC – we give you a mini-keynote on the state of the podcast industry and why more video might be in the industry and Spotify’s future. (28:09) Ron and Matt break down two stocks on their radar: Papa John’s and Progressive. Stocks discussed: CAVA, CMG, TGT, LOW, TJX, SPOT, PZZA, PGR Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Tim Beyers, Mary Long, Ryan Henderson Engineers: Tim Sparks, Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zoom is great, but it needs to find something outside video conferencing to get investors and the market excited about where it is going. (00:21) Jason Moser and Dylan Lewis discuss: - Whether AI and expanded offerings can create a next act and growth pillar for Zoom. - Why Lowe’s and Home Depot continue to hold up even as home improvement projects dry up. - The early signs that Target’s focus on loyalty and value are getting customers back in the stores just in time for back to school shopping. Companies discussed: ZM, LOW, HD, TGT, WMT Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Jason Moser Engineers: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stock prices are up, but consumers are squeezed. This puts advertisers in an unusual spot. Ricky Mulvey, Dylan Lewis, and Mary Long are live at Podcast Movement and they discuss: - The macro landscape for advertisers. - Podcasting’s shift to video. - The real value of your time to marketers. Companies discussed: TTD, PUBM, SPOT Note: No show tomorrow, we’re back on Thursday, August 22. Host: Ricky Mulvey Guests: Dylan Lewis, Mary Long Engineer: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AMD’s latest acquisition is about building out an ecosystem and doing what it can to offer customers more in the AI race. (00:21) Asit Sharma and Dylan Lewis discuss: - Why AMD is spending $4.9B on ZT Systems, and what the company’s rack-scale ambitions look like. - General Motors’ plans to lay off over 1,000 employees, and why it might be AI-driven. - The questions that company leadership and boards should be asking as they think about AI, and two companies that have established good AI practices so far. Articles mentioned on the show: WSJ piece: Why AI Risks Are Keeping Board Members Up at Night Salesforce’s Generative AI Guidelines Companies discussed: AMD, NVDA, GM, CRM, NOW Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Asit Sharma Engineers: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To get outsized returns, it can pay to find a pond where fewer people are fishing. Bill Mann is the director of Small Cap Research at The Motley Fool, lead advisor for our Global Partners service, and a frequent guest on the show. In today’s episode, Bill talks with Mary Long about: how travel has informed his investing philosophy. what initially caught his eye about Chipotle. why he thinks you should “keep turning over rocks.” Have an analyst you want us to feature on an upcoming “Meet the Fool” episode? Want to share your own investing journey with us? Send a note (or a voice recording!) to [email protected] Host: Mary Long Guest: Bill Mann Engineer: Tim Sparks Tickers mentioned: CMG, CNSWF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Right now, the S&P 500 is paying a paltry 1.3% dividend yield. The only time it’s been lower than that was during the dot-com boom. Matt Argesinger and Anthony Schiavone lead The Motley Fool’s Dividend Investor portfolio. They joined Mary Long for a conversation about: - Why companies pay dividends. - How to tell if a company’s payout is sustainable. - Dividend payers including Pool Corp, Nike, and Starbucks Companies/tickers mentioned: HSY, FAST, POOL, NKE, SPG, SBUX, CMG, SPG, SCHD Host: Mary Long Guests: Matt Argersinger, Anthony Schiavone Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Tim Sparks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The macro picture might be putting a damper on guidance for some companies, but depressed valuations and climbing cash balances mean as the macro picture clears up, money could come back into the market in waves. (00:21) Jason Moser and Matt Argersinger discuss: - What Brian Niccol will need to do to turn around Starbucks as CEO, and how Chipotle will handle the departure of their superstar executive. - Earnings updates from Home Depot, Walmart, and Brinker. - Warren Buffett’s latest buys – Ulta Beauty and Heico – and what Berkshire and other smart money’s rising cash hoards might mean. (30:45) Jason and Matt break down two stocks on their radar: Palo Alto Networks and Kenvue. Stocks discussed: SBUX, CMG, HD, WMT, EAT, PANW, KVUE Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Jason Moser, Matt Argersinger Engineers: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices