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Uncle Nearest: The Whiskey Making History 08/05/2020

Uncle Nearest: The Whiskey Making History You’ve heard of Jack Daniel’s, but have you heard of his mentor Uncle Nearest? CEO Fawn Weaver shares the true-life story behind an iconic American brand, and how she and her team are making history with the fastest-growing whiskey in the U.S. To learn more about this company go to . /episode/index/show/marketfoolery/id/15467240

An Overnight Success 10 Years in the Making 08/04/2020

An Overnight Success 10 Years in the Making Soap company launches hand sanitizer line during pandemic and sales skyrocket! But don’t call Soapbox Soaps an overnight success. David Simnick started Soapbox Soaps with a mission in mind, one that he and his team have never wavered from. In this episode David discusses how Soapbox Soaps started, the consumer goods landscape, and more. You can learn more about this company by going to . /episode/index/show/marketfoolery/id/15465914

Gaming Stocks and the Rise of UGC 08/03/2020

Gaming Stocks and the Rise of UGC No one studies the video gaming industry like Aaron Bush. We discuss gaming’s rise during the pandemic, the ripple effect of major league sports being delayed, and the relative valuations of Activision Blizzard, Electronic Arts, and Take-Two Interactive. Plus Aaron shares the game release he’s looking forward to and the trend investors should be watching. To learn more about this growing industry, check out more from Aaron at . /episode/index/show/marketfoolery/id/15465671

UPS, PayPal hit All-Time Highs 07/30/2020

UPS, PayPal hit All-Time Highs UPS pops 17% as consumer shipments drive an incredible 2nd-quarter report. Mastercard’s 2nd-quarter profits and revenue come in higher than expected, but payment volume drops. PayPal’s record revenue in the 2nd quarter pushes the stock to an all-time high. Brian Feroldi analyzes those stories and shares a thought on Amazon’s report coming after the closing bell today. Thanks for helping us with our 2-question ! /episode/index/show/marketfoolery/id/15418433

“It’s the end of movies as we know it.” 07/29/2020

“It’s the end of movies as we know it.” Starbucks rises despite same-store sales falling 40% in the 3rd quarter. Spotify’s 2nd quarter report has it closing in on 140 million paid subscribers. Scotts Miracle-Gro hits an all-time high after a fantastic 3rd-quarter. Dan Kline analyzes those stories, as well as AMC Theaters striking a landscape-shifting deal with Comcast’s Universal Pictures. /episode/index/show/marketfoolery/id/15402335

A Boring Business Rewarding Shareholders 07/28/2020

A Boring Business Rewarding Shareholders Sherwin-Williams hits a new all-time high on strong 2nd-quarter profits. Jason Moser analyzes the beauty of a paint business that has returned more than 900% over the past decade for shareholders. Plus we discuss DR Horton’s new all-time high, McDonald’s better-than-it-might-appear 2nd-quarter results, and Facebook’s new attempt to take on TikTok. /episode/index/show/marketfoolery/id/15389774

Mailbag: What To Do with Cash? 07/27/2020

Mailbag: What To Do with Cash? It’s Mailbag Monday! What percentage of your money should be invested in the stock market? Will payment companies be the big winners in a post-pandemic world? Emily Flippen tackles those questions, along with the latest earnings from Hasbro and the latest news from Moderna. /episode/index/show/marketfoolery/id/15371801

Twitter, Microsoft, Chipotle 07/23/2020

Twitter, Microsoft, Chipotle Twitter shares pop as one key metric in their 2nd-quarter report surprises Wall Street. Microsoft’s cloud business grows “only” 47% in the 4th quarter. Chipotle’s digital sales skyrocket in the 2nd quarter, but overall comps fall nearly 10%. Ryan Henderson and Ian Gray analyze those stories and share two companies on their radar: Procore, a construction management software business that’s filed to go public later this year, and Blackline (Nasdaq: BL), an accounting SasS platform. /episode/index/show/marketfoolery/id/15329807

Big Music Deal for Spotify 07/22/2020

Big Music Deal for Spotify Spotify strikes a long-term licensing deal with Universal Music Group. Abit Malin analyzes the deal and shares why she believes it could be a game-changer for Spotify. Plus we discuss iRobot’s lack of clarity overshadowing a strong 2nd-quarter report, and Snap’s 2nd-quarter results having something for both bulls and bears. /episode/index/show/marketfoolery/id/15316277

5G Stock You Should Know About 07/21/2020

5G Stock You Should Know About IBM and Coca-Cola lift the Dow Jones Industrial Average with their latest 2nd-quarter results. Cadence Design Systems hits an all-time high on its latest quarterly report. eBay finalizes a $9.2 billion deal with Adevinta. Jason Moser analyzes those stories and shares his boots-in-the-air research on Delta Airlines. /episode/index/show/marketfoolery/id/15302747

1 Done Deal, 1 Pending Deal 07/20/2020

1 Done Deal, 1 Pending Deal Chevron buys Noble Energy in an all-stock deal worth more than $12 billion. eBay reportedly closes in on a deal to sell its classified ads business, but what will the final price tag be? Do investors have an opportunity with “affordable luxury” brands like Tapestry and EssilorLuxottica? Bill Barker analyzes those stories and discusses the long-awaited Opening Day for Major League Baseball. /episode/index/show/marketfoolery/id/15286991

Twitter? We’d Like To You Ask a Few Questions… 07/16/2020

Twitter? We’d Like To You Ask a Few Questions… Twitter got hacked and a lot of questions remain. Johnson & Johnson’s 2nd-quarter revenue fell but the company raised guidance for the full fiscal year. Bankruptcies in the oil & gas industry continue to pile up. Bill Mann analyzes those stories and shares why Chipotle is the “canary in a coal mine” for the restaurant industry this earnings season. /episode/index/show/marketfoolery/id/15239234

Health, Healthcare, Baidu 07/15/2020

Health, Healthcare, Baidu Moderna pops on “robust” early results on its Covid-19 vaccine candidate, but will it pass the next big test? UnitedHealth’s 2nd-quarter profits are much higher than expected, but executives are quick to point out why investors shouldn’t get too excited. Emily Flippen analyzes those stories and shares why she’ll be watching Chinese search giant Baidu this earnings season. /episode/index/show/marketfoolery/id/15224570

nCino, Man! 07/14/2020

nCino, Man! nCino, a provider of cloud-based software for financial institutions, goes public with the hottest IPO since Beyond Meat. Wells Fargo and JP Morgan Chase deliver 2nd-quarter reports with one big different: trading revenue. Shares of Delta Airlines fall on a rough 2nd-quarter report and plans for recovery. Jason Moser analyzes those stories and shares the boots-on-the-ground research he’ll be doing later this week. /episode/index/show/marketfoolery/id/15208160

1 Trend To Watch, 1 Stock To Watch 07/13/2020

1 Trend To Watch, 1 Stock To Watch Pepsi’s 2nd-quarter revenue falls but snack sales help boost overall results. Can Pepsi’s launch of direct-to-consumer sites pay dividends for shareholders? Carnival Cruise Lines cuts its fleet, AMC Entertainment raises $300 million from investors, and Disney opens one park while getting ready to close another. Bill Barker analyzes those stories, shares why Axon Enterprise is the stock he’s the most curious about this upcoming earnings season, and divulges the most surprising act at the Live Aid concert he attended 35 years ago today! /episode/index/show/marketfoolery/id/15191354

Should I Use Options? 07/09/2020

Should I Use Options? Bed Bath and Beyond falls 20% as 1st-quarter sales are cut in half. Walgreens Boots Alliance struggles with its 3rd-quarter report, while Costco posts strong same-store sales in June. Brian Feroldi analyzes those stories, plus we dip into the Fool Mailbag to discuss how options could fit into your investing strategy if you have already built a “buy and hold” portfolio of stocks. /episode/index/show/marketfoolery/id/15149783

REITs & Retail 07/08/2020

REITs & Retail Shares of Levi’s fall on rough 2nd-quarter results and Brooks Brothers declares bankruptcy. Chief Investment Officer Andy Cross analyzes the changing retail landscape, consumer spending habits, and the impact of rising savings rates. Plus we dip into the Fool Mailbag to discuss the role of REITs and real estate investing when building your portfolio. /episode/index/show/marketfoolery/id/15135008

20 Years Ago: Big Win for Small Investors 07/07/2020

20 Years Ago: Big Win for Small Investors Novavax and Regeneron pop after landing grants from Uncle Sam. SiriusXM buys Stitcher (E.W. Scripps’ podcasting division) for $300 million. Bill Barker analyzes those stories, plus we hop in the wayback machine to revisit The Motley Fool’s (and Bill’s) role in helping the SEC pass “Regulation Fair Disclosure” resulting in a big victory for individual investors. /episode/index/show/marketfoolery/id/15120479

Uber Buys Postmates, Buffett Buys Nat Gas Assets 07/06/2020

Uber Buys Postmates, Buffett Buys Nat Gas Assets Warren Buffett finally got out his elephant gun! Berkshire-Hathaway buys Dominion Energy’s natural gas assets for nearly $10 billion, while Uber shells out $2.6 billion in stock to buy Postmates. “Industry Focus” host Nick Sciple analyzes both deals, and weighs in on oil/gas vs. green energy as we dip into the Fool Mailbag. /episode/index/show/marketfoolery/id/15105824

Sports, Restaurants, Tesla’s New High 07/02/2020

Sports, Restaurants, Tesla’s New High Tesla hits a new high on higher-than-expected deliveries. McDonald’s hits the pause button on reopening dine-in service. Major League Baseball teams come up with a creative way to get fans at the games (sort of). Dan Kline analyzes those stores, and we dip into the Fool Mailbag and try to make sense of the new marketing campaign from Haagen-Dazs. To check out The Motley Fool’s new swag store, go to . /episode/index/show/marketfoolery/id/15064424

FedEx, Airlines, Wine 07/01/2020

FedEx, Airlines, Wine FedEx shares pop on surprisingly good 4th-quarter results. United Airlines plans to add 25,000 flights in August. Constellation Brands serves up strong 1st-quarter profits and adds Empathy Wines to its portfolio. Abi Malin analyzes those stories, plus we talk about the connection between Bernie Madoff and the greatest contract in the history of professional baseball. /episode/index/show/marketfoolery/id/15047675

Lululemon: Investing in the Sweat Life 06/30/2020

Lululemon: Investing in the Sweat Life Lululemon athletica shares rise after the company buys at-home fitness tech company Mirror for $500 million. Microsoft, Adidas, and Ford Motor join the growing list of companies taking a break from advertising on Facebook. Jason Moser analyzes those stories and discusses selling strategies as we dip into the Fool Mailbag. Last but not least, the new Motley Fool swag shop is finally open! Check it out at .) /episode/index/show/marketfoolery/id/15027599

UA vs. UCLA 06/29/2020

UA vs. UCLA Starbucks, Coca-Cola, Verizon, and Unilever are just a few of the companies that have stopped advertising on social media platforms. How worried should Facebook shareholders be? Is Under Armour’s attempt to get out of a $280 million deal with UCLA a negotiating tactic or the start of a new era in fiscal responsibility? Maria Gallagher analyzes those stories and weighs in on Gap’s new 10-year partnership with Kanye West. /episode/index/show/marketfoolery/id/15012269

Restaurants, Housing, Coffee’s Latest Win 06/25/2020

Restaurants, Housing, Coffee’s Latest Win Darden Restaurant shares rise on better-than-expected results. Shares of KB Home fall more than 10% as net orders plummet. McCormick’s stock hits a new all-time high. Bill Barker analyzes those stories, and discusses the latest scientific study on the health benefits of coffee. /episode/index/show/marketfoolery/id/14967665

$6 Billion Worth of Tea 06/24/2020

$6 Billion Worth of Tea Dell Technologies considers spinning off its huge stake in VMware. Simon Property Group and Brookfield Property Partners weigh a joint acquisition of J C Penney. Consumer goods giant Unilever looks to sell its tea brands (including Lipton) as a host of private equity firms show their interest. Jason Moser analyzes those stories and reveals his beverage consumption routine. /episode/index/show/marketfoolery/id/14954675

Facebook, Amazon are Taking Market Share from Google 06/23/2020

Facebook, Amazon are Taking Market Share from Google eMarketer predicts Google’s ad revenue will drop for the first time in over a decade, while Facebook and Amazon continue to see growth. Jim Gillies analyzes the big tech landscape, plus we discuss Mastercard’s latest acquisition and Starbucks’ newest offering. /episode/index/show/marketfoolery/id/14938466

“Who wants to buy Chuck E. Cheese?” 06/22/2020

“Who wants to buy Chuck E. Cheese?” United Airlines and American Airlines are reportedly set to raise more than $8 billion to keep their balance sheets stable. Dan Kline analyzes the industry and shares why investors shouldn’t be tempted by the “value trap” prices of airline stocks. Plus, we discuss TripAdvisor’s latest guidance and Apollo Global Management’s attempt to sell Chuck E. Cheese. /episode/index/show/marketfoolery/id/14922452

“You just saved baseball in 2020.” 06/18/2020

“You just saved baseball in 2020.” Kroger’s 1st-quarter results were better than expected. Wirecard falls more than 60% after auditors can’t find $2.1 billion. Ford Motor unveils plans for hands-free driving in 2021. Bill Barker analyzes those stories, but more importantly comes up with a plan to save Major League Baseball’s season! /episode/index/show/marketfoolery/id/14880362

Groupon’s Struggle, Drafkings’ Offering 06/17/2020

Groupon’s Struggle, Drafkings’ Offering Groupon shares sink after a rough 1st-quarter report and a lot of question marks about the company’s direction. Draftkings announces a secondary stock offering just two months after going public. Maria Gallagher analyzes those stories and talks about her path to being a financial analyst as we dip into the Fool Mailbag. /episode/index/show/marketfoolery/id/14864948

How big is your TAM? 06/16/2020

How big is your TAM? Retail sales in May rose nearly 18%. Abi Malin analyzes the results and shares why investors should look beyond the headline number. 24 Hour Fitness files for bankruptcy, so what does that mean for a business like Planet Fitness? Plus, we dip into the Fool Mailbag to explore the topic of “total addressable market” and why investors should be wary of any company’s claims about their own TAM. /episode/index/show/marketfoolery/id/14850305

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