More people are claiming Social Security early in 2025. Robert Brokamp speaks with Dr. Michael Finke, a professor at the American College of Financial Services, about why he thinks this is likely a mistake for most retirees.Also in this episode: - How much money do you need to be financially comfortable, and how much makes you wealthy? - Which countries’ stock markets are performing the best in 2025 -A unique way to measure the stock market’s valuationHost: Robert Brokamp Guest: Dr. Michael Finke Engineer: Adam Landfair
The Fed’s Inflation Conundrum & an AI Billionaire Battle RoyaleThe Fed kept rates flat this week, Apple and Amazon reported earnings, and we have the biggest names in AI battle it out for supremacy.Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Jason Moser discuss:- The Fed’s decision to hold rates steady - Apple and Amazon earnings - AI billionaire battle royale - Stocks on our radarCompanies discussed: Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL), Apple (AAPL), Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL), Cloudflare (NET), PayPal (PYPL), Microsoft (MSFT).Host: Travis Hoium Guests: Lou Whiteman, Jason Moser Engineer: Bart Shannon, Adam LandfairAdvertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, “TMF”) do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, or risks associated with any investment opportunity presented. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement.
The Federal Reserve holds rates steady for now, but an ever-evolving trade and tariff picture raises questions about for how long. Also, Meta Platforms and Microsoft earnings suggest no slowdown in AI spending.
Lou Whiteman, Rachel Warren, and Jon Quast discuss:
- The Federal Reserve’s decision to keep rates steady
- A shift in smartphone production
- Microsoft and Meta Platforms commit to continued elevated capex spending
- Who will be the next $4 trillion company?
Companies discussed: Meta Platforms (META), Apple (AAPL), Microsoft (MSFT), Nvidia (NVDA)
Host: Rachel Warren
Guests: Lou Whiteman, Jon Quast
Engineer: Bart Shannon
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Earnings from Starbucks, Visa, and Spotify’s earnings give us a read on the consumer and Samsung takes a big chip order from Tesla.
(00:21) Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Rachel Warren discuss:
- Tesla’s chip deal with Samsung
- Spotify’s earnings
- Visa, Starbucks, and Booking earnings
- Are you bull or bear?
Companies discussed: Tesla (TSLA), Spotify (SPOT), Visa (V), Starbucks (SBUX), Booking (BKNG), NVIDIA (NVDA)
Host: Travis Hoium
Guests: Lou Whiteman, Rachel Warren
Engineer: Bart Shannon
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Between battered industries and overlooked opportunities, plenty of dividend-paying companies have slipped to the bottom of the earnings jar. Today, Emily Flippen, Matt Argersinger, and Ant Schiavone dig into:
The shrinking ranks of “Dividend Knight” contenders
Healthcare stocks with hard times but high yields
What investors should prioritize in dividend-paying stocks
Companies discussed: NVO, UNH, WHR, PLD, CNQ, SCHDHost: Emily Flippen, Anthony Schiavone, Matthew Argersinger Producer: Anand Chokkavelu Engineer: Adam Landfair, Natasha HallDisclosure: Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, “TMF”) do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, or risks associated with any investment opportunity presented. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The former Chip King is cutting again in hopes of finding a path to sustainable growth.
Tim Beyers and Jose Najarro discuss:
- Intel’s big restructuring plans. - Predictions for when Intel Foundry may finally be profitable. - The seven links of the semiconductor value chain.We also ask Jose to rank six of his favorite stocks in the sector!
Host: Tim Beyers Guests: Jose Najarro Producer: Anand Chokkavelu Engineer: Adam Landfair
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So, what is the role of business? Motley Fool contributor Rich Lumelleau and Motley Fool analyst Dave Meier talk with Andy Hoffman, Professor at University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business and School of Sustainability. He’s the author of 14 books, including this most recent, Business School and the Noble Purpose of the Market. The conversation covers a motley array of topics:
Business and Sustainability
Business School
ESG Funds
Heresy to Dogma
Sectors to Watch
Host: Rich Lumelleau, Dave Meir
Producer: Mac Greer
Engineer: Dan Boyd, Natasha Hall
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529 plans aren’t just for college anymore. Robert Brokamp speaks with Martha Kortiak Mert of Savingforcollege.com about the newly expanded uses of 529s and how to choose the right plan for you.
Also in this episode:
-How does your 401(k) compare to the average worker’s?
-Is it time to buy small-cap stocks?
-What you should do with the “raise” you’ll receive from the One Big Beautiful Bill
Companies discussed: VTWO, IJR
Host: Robert Brokamp
Producer: Anand Chokkavelu
Engineer: Dan Boyd
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Matt Frankel, Tom Gardner, Jon Quast, and Jonathan Wilder discuss:
- Earnings disappointments from Tesla and Chipotle
- AI-powered growth from Alphabet and ServiceNow
- IBM's surprisingly strong AI business
- Figma's upcoming IPO
Companies discussed: TSLA, CMG, GOOGL/GOOG, IBM, NOW
Host: Matt Frankel
Guests: Tom Gardner, Jon Quast, Jonathan Wilder
Producer: Anand Chokkavelu
Engineer: Dan Boyd
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