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Freakonomics co-author Stephen Dubner talks about his new book, Think Like a Freak. And our analysts discuss Wal-Mart, Coca-Cola, SodaStream, and some of the week's other business news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Disney reports big earnings. Whole Foods tumbles. And Activision Blizzard raises expectations. Our analysts discuss those stories and share three stocks on their radar. Plus, Motley Fool CEO Tom Gardner talks with Malcolm Gladwell, author of David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The government reports surprising employment numbers. Ford and Yum name new CEOs. LinkedIn fails to connect. And Coach falls out of fashion. We discuss those stories and talk creativity with Pixar President Ed Catmull. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our analysts discuss earnings news from Apple, Amazon, Facebook, Ford, McDonald's, Netflix, and Starbucks. And CNBC host Becky Quick previews the Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is high-frequency trading a threat to individual investors? On this week’s show, best-selling author Michael Lewis talks about his new book, Flash Boys: A Wall Street Revolt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Nasdaq records its worst day in more than two years. eBay and Carl Icahn decide to play nice. And Panera's CEO compares his restaurant to a mosh pit. Our analysts discuss those stories and share three stocks on their radar. Plus, Motley Fool columnist Morgan Housel shares his insights on market volatility, portfolio diversification, and T. Boone Pickens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March jobs numbers come in light. The debate over high frequency trading rages on Wall Street. And Google pulls off an unusual stock split. We analyze the latest from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, GrubHub and share 3 stocks on our radar. Plus Twitter co-founder Biz Stone shares what it’s like to negotiate with Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and why Wyle E. Coyote is an inspiring business leader. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Facebook makes a big buy. Microsoft introduces Office for the iPad. And Candy Crush gets crushed. Our analysts discuss those stories and share three stocks on their radar. Plus, Motley Fool retirement expert Robert Brokamp talks portfolio rebalancing, hidden fees, and financial planning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Microsoft hits a 14-year high. Wal-Mart goes after GameStop. And Starbucks bets on wine and beer. Our analysts discuss those stories. Plus, best-selling author Will Thorndike shares some investing insights from his book, The Outsiders: Eight Unconventional CEOs and Their Radically Rational Blueprint for Success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Clothing retailers report some unfashionable earnings. GM deals with new questions. And Amazon hikes the price of Prime. Our analysts discuss these stories and share three stocks on their radar. Plus, Motley Fool co-founder Tom Gardner weighs in on Apple, Tesla, and investing in outsiders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Costco disappoints. Safeway makes a deal. And SkullCandy skyrockets. Our analysts discuss some of the week's business news and share three stocks on their radar. Plus, author Brad Stone talks about his book, The Everything Store: Jeff Bezos and the Age of Amazon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baidu reports big earnings. Boston Beer serves up a surprise. And J.C. Penney and Target investors see some green. Our analysts discuss those stories and share three stocks on their radar. Plus, corporate governance expert and film critic Nell Minow talks Carl Icahn, Netflix, and Academy Awards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Facebook makes a $20 billion connection. Tesla generates some electricity on Wall Street. And Lumber Liquidators raises the roof. Our analysts discuss some of the week's top business stories. Plus, Motley Fool co-founder David Gardner talks Twitter and shares some stocks on his radar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Comcast and Time Warner Cable agree to join forces. Jos. A. Bank buys Eddie Bauer. And AIG reports a profit and hikes its dividend. On this week's show, our analysts discuss those stories and share three stocks on their radar. Plus, Motley Fool co-founder Tom Gardner talks business with Malcolm Gladwell, author of David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CVS makes a surprising announcement. Twitter tumbles. And Disney hits a new high. Plus, Guardian technology editor Charles Arthur talks about Microsoft's new CEO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The stock market stumbles. Facebook connects. Chipotle serves up big earnings. And Google surprises. Our analysts discuss some of the week's big stories. Plus, Leigh Steinberg talks about his book, The Agent: My 40-Year Career Making Deals and Changing the Game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Netflix investors see green after strong subscriber growth. Microsoft surprises with strong Surface sales. And Starbucks serves up big earnings. Our analyst discuss those stories and share some stocks on their radar. Plus, Motley Fool Asset Management's Bill Mann talks international investing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Best Buy tanks on weak holiday sales. Google spends $3.2 billion on smart-home tech company Nest. Plus, our take on Intel, UPS, Hershey. Veteran automotive writer Paul Lienert analyzes the news from Ford, GM and Tesla Motors at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Target sees red after its data breach. Twitter gets downgraded. And Ford's CEO turns down Microsoft. Our analysts discuss those stories and share some stocks on their radar. Plus, Motley Fool analyst Matthew Argersinger shares some insights from CES 2014. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does the market's stellar performance in 2013 mean for investors this year? On this week's show, we preview 2014. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's show, we revisit two of our favorite interviews. Best-selling author Dan Pink talks about his latest book, "To Sell is Human: The Surprising Truth About Moving Others." And Panera Bread founder and CEO Ron Shaich serves up some insights on the restaurant business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Dow hits a record high as strong 3rd-quarter GDP numbers surprised Wall Street. Nike & FedEx deliver mixed earnings. Chipotle gets into the pizza business. Plus columnist Morgan Housel shares his outlook for 2014. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new CEO takes the wheel at General Motors. Lululemon's CEO steps down. And MasterCard reports big earnings. Our analysts discuss those stories and share three stocks on their radar. Plus, CNBC's Carl Quintanilla talks Twitter, television, and investing in the new year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amazon unveils a high-flying initiative. Apple inks a deal with the world's biggest mobile carrier. And Sears spins off Lands End. Our analysts discuss those stories and we talk about the big business of blockbusters with Anita Elberse, author of Blockbusters: Hit-Making, Risk-Taking, and the Big Business of Entertainment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's show, we eat some humble pie, share some stocks we're thankful for, and talk about a few turkeys. And best-selling author and radio host Clark Howard serves up some advice from his book, Living Large for the Long Haul. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shares of Tesla lose some energy. Target misses the mark. Green Mountain grinds out big earnings. And Campbell's Soup serves up some disappointing numbers. Our analysts discuss those stories and share three stocks on their radar. Plus, corporate governance expert and film critic Nell Minow talks JPMorgan Chase, CEO pay, and must-see movies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Facebook gets rejected. Potbelly reports tasty earnings. And Amazon announces Sunday delivery. Our analysts discuss those stories. Plus, Motley Fool retirement expert Robert Brokamp talks retirement surprises and shares some questions you should ask your financial advisor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The government reports some surprising employment numbers. Twitter has a big debut. And Tesla tumbles. Our analysts discuss those stories and share three stocks on their radar. And we talk about the business of big banks with financial analyst Mike Mayo, author of Exile on Wall Street. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apple fails to impress investors. Starbucks hits a new high. And Buffalo Wild Wings serves up hot earnings. Our analysts discuss those stories and share three stocks on their radar. Plus, Motley Fool co-founder David Gardner talks Amazon, Netflix, and Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Microsoft rises on earnings. Amazon hits a new high. And Netflix overtakes HBO. Our analysts discuss those stories and share three stocks on their radar. Plus, Panera Bread founder and CEO Ron Shaich serves up some insights on the restaurant business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Congress makes a deal. Google hits a new high. Chipotle heats up. And Apple makes a fashionable addition. Our analysts discuss those stories and share three stocks on their radar. Plus, Motley Fool columnist Morgan Housel talks about why you should invest like a psychopath. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The government shutdown continues. Costco’s quarterly profit is better than advertised, while Yum Brands’ woes continue in China. Google teams up with HP. And the craft beer brewing industry comes to a complete stop. Plus, our analysts share 3 stocks for your watchlist and senior columnist Chuck Jaffe talks mutual fund investing and how to find a financial advisor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The government shuts down. Twitter gets ready to go public. And some Microsoft shareholders call for Bill Gates to step down. Our analysts discuss those stories and Honest Tea co-founder Seth Goldman talks about the business of tea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Government shutdown looms, JC Penney does it again, and Nike hits an all-time high. Our guys analyze the latest on Microsoft’s next CEO and share 3 stocks on their radar. Plus, craft beer pioneer Ken Grossman takes us inside the industry with his new book, Beyond the Pale: The Story of Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bernanke surprises. Microsoft makes a big buy. And Tesla accelerates. Plus, producer Jim Bruce discusses his new film, Money for Nothing: Inside the Federal Reserve. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apple gets a weak reception. Twitter announces plans to go public. McDonald's serves up surprising earnings. And the Dow does some remodeling. Our analysts discuss those stories and tech writer Rob Pegoraro talks smartphones, smartwatches, and laser-guided beard trimmers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The government reports weaker-than-expected jobs numbers. Microsoft makes a big buy. Samsung & Qualcomm unveil the first smart watches. And Campbell Soup serves up a new way to make soup. On this week’s show, our analysts discuss those stories and share three stocks on their radar. Plus, Motley Fool Asset Management’s Bill Mann gives his take on the some recent business developments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s show, Naked Statistics author Charlie Wheelan talks about the numbers business. And Dan Heath talks about the business of decision-making. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ESPN's Nate Silver, Rick Harrison of Pawn Stars, and our own in-house Las Vegas expert gives us his take on gold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Retail stocks suffer a bad week. BlackBerry puts itself up for sale. Carl Icahn takes a big bit of Apple stock and takes a shot at fellow activist investor Bill Ackman. Plus, radio host and best-selling author Clark Howard shares money-saving advice from his latest book, Living Large For The Long Run. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos buys The Washington Post. Groupon and Tesla surprise investors. And Disney survives the Lone Ranger. Our analysts discuss those stories and retirement expert Robert Brokamp shares some timeless retirement advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our analysts discuss the latest jobs report and delve into earnings news from Buffalo Wild Wings, Coach, LinkedIn, SodaStream, and Whole Foods. And CNBC correspondent Carl Quintanilla talks about the new CNBC documentary, Twitter Revolution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our analysts discuss earnings news from Apple, Baidu, Facebook, Netflix, and Starbucks. And best-selling author Dan Pink talks about his latest book: "To Sell is Human: The Surprising Truth About Moving Others." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Fed Chief ressures investors. Coca-Cola loses some fizz. And Barbie stumbles. Our analysts discuss thoses stories and share three stocks on their radar. And Motley Fool co-founder Tom Gardner shares some investing wisdom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The market hits new highs. Microsoft restructures. Kroger buys Harris Teeter. And Twinkie makes a comeback. Our analysts discuss those stories and share some stocks on their radar. And we talk business with the hosts of The Dinner Party Download. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We celebrate Independence Day with our “Financial Independence” special, featuring encore interviews with two of the best of the business: Dave Ramsey and Clark Howard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our analysts talk GDP growth, Barnes & Noble, and robot roaches. And we talk about the early business of baseball with Edward Achorn, author of The Summer of Beer and Whiskey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Bernanke spooks investors. Shares of Jack in the Box rise. And Men's Wearhouse gives the boot to a retail icon. We discuss those stories and talk emerging markets with Motley Fool Asset Management portfolio manager Bill Mann. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apple unveils a new look. Google buys Waze. And Lululemon surprises investors. Our analysts discuss those stories and share three stocks on their radar. And CNBC media and entertainment reporter Julia Boorstin talks about the future of television. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The government reports surprising jobs numbers. Amazon.com rolls out a new delivery service. And IBM bets big on cloud computing. Our analysts discuss those stories and share three stocks on their radar. And Motley Fool co-founder David Gardner weighs in on Apple, Tesla, and robot overlords. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices