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Is Stock-Picking Right For You? 06/10/2021

Is Stock-Picking Right For You? RH pops 15% after a huge 1st-quarter report comes with raising full-year guidance. ServiceNow gets an upgrade from Goldman Sachs. Asit Sharma analyzes those stories, plus we dip into the Fool Mailbag to talk about how long new investors should give themselves to decide if stock-picking is right for them. To get 50% off our Stock Advisor service, just go to . /episode/index/show/marketfoolery/id/19432631

Who’s Winning in Data Analytics? 06/09/2021

Who’s Winning in Data Analytics? Casey’s General Stores wraps up the fiscal year with a rock solid 4th quarter. Chipotle raises wages and menu prices. Clay Bruning analyzes those stories and discusses where companies like Sumo Logic and Datadog fall in the spectrum of attractiveness for investors interested in data analytics businesses. To celebrate Michael J. Fox’s birthday we’re offering 50% off our Stock Advisor service. (Yes, really.) Just go to . /episode/index/show/marketfoolery/id/19417862

The “Waiting For Godot” Stock 06/08/2021

The “Waiting For Godot” Stock Stitch Fix rises on better than expected 3rd-quarter results. Chico’s gets involved in an activist investor battle. Berkshire-Hathaway invests $500 million in Nubank, an online bank in Brazil. Jim Gillies analyzes those stories and shares why he believes we’re living in a golden age of “The Greater Fool” theory. Want 50% off our Stock Advisor service? Just go to . /episode/index/show/marketfoolery/id/19403792

Bezos In Spaaaaaace!! 06/07/2021

Bezos In Spaaaaaace!! Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos announces he’ll be on Blue Origin’s first spaceflight with humans. Vulcan Materials buys U.S. Concrete for $1.3 billion in cash. Jason Moser analyzes those stories and discusses the rebound of travel-related businesses like Airbnb, Booking Holdings, and Marriot. /episode/index/show/marketfoolery/id/19388675

The Growing Case for Cybersecurity Stocks 06/03/2021

The Growing Case for Cybersecurity Stocks AMC Entertainment files to sell 11 million shares, sending the stock down 30%. ExxonMobil loses a proxy fight as an activist firm gains a 3rd seat on the board of directors. Bill Mann analyzes those stories and FireEye’s decision to sell part of its business (and its name) to a private equity firm. Celebrate McLovin’s 40th birthday by getting 50% off our Stock Advisor service! Just go to . /episode/index/show/marketfoolery/id/19346393

Zoom’s Future, Etsy’s Acquisition 06/02/2021

Zoom’s Future, Etsy’s Acquisition Zoom Video’s 1st-quarter revenue soars but the stock stays grounded. Etsy buys Depop, a secondhand fashion app, for $1.6 billion. Tim Beyers analyzes those stories, as well as Taiwan Semiconductor’s plans to invest billions in a new factory in Arizona. Want 50% off our Stock Advisor service? Just go to . /episode/index/show/marketfoolery/id/19333016

Is This The Next Baby Berkshire? 06/01/2021

Is This The Next Baby Berkshire? AMC Entertainment pops 15% on news of a stock sale. Cloudera gets 4.7 billion reasons to go private. Jason Moser analyzes those stories and weighs in on whether Cannae Holdings is the next Baby Berkshire. Got a question about stocks? Email ! /episode/index/show/marketfoolery/id/19317935

“Yellow Flags” at Okta 05/27/2021

“Yellow Flags” at Okta Okta’s 1st-quarter earnings were overshadowed by its lowered guidance for the current quarter and the sudden departure of its CFO. Workday shares fall a bit despite good 1st-quarter results and raised guidance. Maria Gallagher analyzes those stories as well as the latest great results from Williams-Sonoma. To get 50% off our Stock Advisor service, just go to . /episode/index/show/marketfoolery/id/19264952

Zscaler, Nordstrom, and The Lauren Hobart Era 05/26/2021

Zscaler, Nordstrom, and The Lauren Hobart Era Shares of Dick’s Sporting Goods hit an all-time after a monster 1st-quarter, as CEO Lauren Hobart continues to impress. Zscaler pops 15% after the cybersecurity company continues to invest in growth. Alicia Alfiere analyzes those stories, as well as the challenges and possibilities facing Nordstrom. /episode/index/show/marketfoolery/id/19253339

IAC Spins Off Vimeo, Amazon Preps a New Acquisition 05/25/2021

IAC Spins Off Vimeo, Amazon Preps a New Acquisition IAC/Interactive spins off video tools business Vimeo as a standalone public company. AutoZone’s latest same-store sales growth was in the zone of greatness. Asit Sharma analyzes those stories and discusses Amazon closing in on its latest acquisition target: MGM Studios Want 25% off our Stock Advisor service? Sorry, but we’re only offering 50% off. Just go to . /episode/index/show/marketfoolery/id/19237751

Lefty’s Win & the Rise of Callaway Golf 05/24/2021

Lefty’s Win & the Rise of Callaway Golf Virgin Galactic’s successful test flight sends the stock up 15%. Phil Mickelson’s historic PGA Championship win gives shares of Callaway Golf a boost. Jason Moser analyzes those stories and shares what he’s going to be watching when software giant Autodesk issues its latest earnings report on Thursday afternoon. Want 50% off our Stock Advisor service? Just go to . /episode/index/show/marketfoolery/id/19225667

Bitcoin and Outer Space 05/20/2021

Bitcoin and Outer Space Virgin Galactic shares pop on news of its next test flight. L Brands posts a strong 1st-quarter report and prepares to spin off Victoria’s Secret. Bill Mann analyzes those stories and shares his thoughts on the Bitcoin drama this week. To get 50% off our Stock Advisor service, just go to . /episode/index/show/marketfoolery/id/19183514

Target, Lowe’s, and the Role of Guidance 05/19/2021

Target, Lowe’s, and the Role of Guidance Target and Lowe’s both had impressive 1st-quarter reports, but only Target’s stock is hitting an all-time high. One key difference? Target’s management restored full-year fiscal guidance. Emily Flippen analyzes those stories, as well as a strong end to the fiscal year for Take-Two Interactive. /episode/index/show/marketfoolery/id/19168199

Buffett’s Latest Trades 05/18/2021

Buffett’s Latest Trades Walmart’s same-store sales in the 1st quarter rose 6%. That was just one of the highlights from a strong report. Home Depot’s revenue in the 1st quarter rose 33%, but shares fell slight in part due to lack of guidance. Twilio shares rise after it buys Zipwhip for $850 million and cash and stock. Asit Sharma analyzes those stories, as well as the highlights from Berkshire-Hathaway’s latest round of buying (Verizon, Kroger) and selling (Chevron, Wells Fargo). Want 50% off our Stock Advisor service? Just go to . /episode/index/show/marketfoolery/id/19152806

AT&T-Discovery Deal Alters the Media Landscape 05/17/2021

AT&T-Discovery Deal Alters the Media Landscape AT&T announces its merging its media assets with Discovery. The result will be a streaming monstrosity that includes HBO, CNN, TNT, TBS, Cartoon Network, TLC, Food Network, HGTV and more. Jason Moser analyzes what it means for AT&T, Discovery, Netflix, and Disney, and discusses the latest news from AppHarvest, Twitter, and Hostess Brands. /episode/index/show/marketfoolery/id/19137902

Yeti’s A Monster 05/13/2021

Yeti’s A Monster Casper Sleep’s 1st-quarter report shows things are improving, but Wall Street’s not impressed yet. Yeti shares rise as 1st-quarter profits and revenue are higher than expected, and global sales continue to grow. Asit Sharma analyzes those stories and discusses Bill Ackman taking a 6% stake in Domino’s Pizza. Want to get 50% off our Stock Advisor service? Go to . /episode/index/show/marketfoolery/id/19097276

FuboTV, Unity Software, Electronic Arts 05/12/2021

FuboTV, Unity Software, Electronic Arts FuboTV’s revenue more than doubled in the 1st quarter. Unity Software sells off despite improving numbers in their 1st quarter. Electronic Arts wraps up its fiscal year and offers upbeat guidance for the new one. Maria Gallagher analyzes those stories and shares her favorite video game. 50% off our Stock Advisor service? That’s easy, just go to . /episode/index/show/marketfoolery/id/19083968

About That Market Sell-Off… 05/11/2021

About That Market Sell-Off… Roblox shows robust growth in its first report as a public company. Callaway Golf closes in on an all-time high as it deals with “unprecedented” demand for golf equipment and apparel. Jason Moser analyzes those stories, but first discusses the recent sell-off in the market and how investors can deal with it. Want 50% off our Stock Advisor service? Just go to . /episode/index/show/marketfoolery/id/19067525

Marriott’s Incredible Number 05/10/2021

Marriott’s Incredible Number Marriott’s numbers are trending in the right direction, but their loyalty program membership is out of this world. Cerence posts strong numbers in the 2nd quarter and raises guidance for the full year. Jason Moser analyzes those stories and The Trade Desk’s 10-for-1 stock split. /episode/index/show/marketfoolery/id/19051820

Etsy Drops, Zynga Pops 05/06/2021

Etsy Drops, Zynga Pops Despite strong 1st-quarter results, Etsy shares fall 14%. PayPal’s stock gets a boost after 1st-quarter payment volume exceeded results from the holiday quarter. Alicia Alfiere analyzes those stories, along with Zynga’s strong quarter and acquisition of Chartboost, an ad-tech company. Want to know the secret to getting 50% off our Stock Advisor service? It’s easy. Just go to . /episode/index/show/marketfoolery/id/19009757

GM’s Cost Controls, Match Group’s “Summer of Love” 05/05/2021

GM’s Cost Controls, Match Group’s “Summer of Love” 1st-quarter profits for General Motors set the stage for a strong fiscal year. Shares of Editas Medicine rise despite a mixed 1st quarter. The “Call of Duty” franchise highlights Activision Blizzard’s Q1. Ron Gross analyzes those stories and weighs in on Match Group’s hope for a “summer of love” in 2021. Celebrate Ron’s birthday by getting 50% off our Stock Advisor service! Just go to . /episode/index/show/marketfoolery/id/18991739

Consumer Health, Education Tech, Robots 05/04/2021

Consumer Health, Education Tech, Robots CVS Health hits a 2-year high after 1st-quarter profits and revenue are higher than expected. iRobot takes a hit due to the rising cost of components. Asit Sharma analyzes those stories and weighs in on the latest results from online education company Chegg. Want 50% off our Stock Advisor service? That’s easy, just go to . /episode/index/show/marketfoolery/id/18975527

Berkshire’s Next CEO, Verizon’s Dawn of Wisdom 05/03/2021

Berkshire’s Next CEO, Verizon’s Dawn of Wisdom Berkshire-Hathaway’s 1st-quarter results weren’t nearly as interesting as the news that Greg Abel will be the next CEO. Verizon sells AOL and Yahoo to Apollo Global Management for 50% less than what they paid. Jason Moser analyzes those stories and shares a few thoughts on the old investing adage: “Sell in May and go away.” Want 50% off our Stock Advisor service? Just go to . /episode/index/show/marketfoolery/id/18959702

Alphabet, Shopify, Pinterest 04/28/2021

Alphabet, Shopify, Pinterest For the 2nd quarter in a row Alphabet posts record revenue. Shopify hits an all-time high after everything in the 1st quarter goes up. Pinterest falls 12% despite better-than-expected results in Q1. Brian Feroldi analyzes those stories and highlights the appeals of YouTube. Interested in getting 50% off our Stock Advisor service? Just go to . /episode/index/show/marketfoolery/id/18899672

Tesla Gets the Shrug Emoji 04/27/2021

Tesla Gets the Shrug Emoji Tesla shares fall despite record profits in the 1st quarter. UPS hits an all-time high after a monster 1st-quarter report. Crocs pops nearly 20% after raising full-year guidance on the heels of record revenue in Q1. Tim Beyers analyzes those stories and shares why investors are giving Tesla the shrug emoji today. Want 50% off our Stock Advisor service? Just go to . /episode/index/show/marketfoolery/id/18881918

Apple’s New Campus, Facebook’s Push for Audio 04/26/2021

Apple’s New Campus, Facebook’s Push for Audio Apple’s building a $1 billion campus in the Raleigh, NC area. Facebook teams up with Spotify as part of the social network’s overall investment into audio programming. Jason Moser analyzes those stories and Domino’s new marketing campaign starring “The Noid”. /episode/index/show/marketfoolery/id/18869063

What Business Are You In? 04/21/2021

What Business Are You In? For the first time ever we’re re-running an episode! Chris Hill explains why a solo episode from August 6, 2019 entitled “This is the business we’ve chosen” is making a return appearance. /episode/index/show/marketfoolery/id/18813746

“How’d we get to 2,000 episodes?” 04/20/2021

“How’d we get to 2,000 episodes?” Chris Hill pondered that question on his morning run and came up with two main takeaways. /episode/index/show/marketfoolery/id/18798608

Coke & H-D: Strong Starts to the Fiscal Year 04/19/2021

Coke & H-D: Strong Starts to the Fiscal Year Coca-Cola’s 1st-quarter profits come in higher than expected. Harley-Davidson shares pop 10% on upbeat full-year guidance. Herman Miller buys Knoll in a furniture industry merge that sends one stock soaring while the other drops. Bill Mann analyzes those stories and shares why he’s going to be watching how different industries emerge this earnings season. Want 50% off our Stock Advisor service? Just go to /episode/index/show/marketfoolery/id/18782507

Retail’s Surprisingly Big Month 04/15/2021

Retail’s Surprisingly Big Month Retail sales in March grew nearly 10%. Shares of American Eagle Outfitters hit an all-time high after raising guidance for the 1st quarter. Pepsi’s snack division did the heavy lifting in the company’s 1st-quarter report. Maria Gallagher analyzes those stories, highlights the strength of American Eagle’s Aerie brand, and shares why she’s not a great snacker. To get 50% off our Stock Advisor service, just go to . /episode/index/show/marketfoolery/id/18741566

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