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If a huge week of retail earnings told us anything, it's that not everyone is ready for the holidays. (0:30) Emily Flippen and Jason Moser discuss: - Walmart beating expectations and raising guidance - Home Depot and Lowe's delivering the goods (without a boost in share prices) - Target's self-inflicted problems continuing - Former Domino's CEO Patrick Doyle taking his talents to Restaurant Brands International - The latest from Williams-Sonoma, Berkshire Hathaway, and Taiwan Semiconductor (19:15) Emily talks with Sumit Singh, CEO of Chewy, about the pet products industry, when it's ok to lose money on customer acquisition, and why his company is expanding into pet healthcare. (32:20) Emily and Jason discuss: - Sam's Club's new pricing strategy - Two stocks on their radar: Chart Industries and Zoom Video Stocks mentioned: WMT, HD, LOW, TGT, WSM, NVDA, BRK.A, BRK.B, TSM QSR, DPZ, CHWY, ROVR, GTLS, ZM Host: Chris Hill Guests: Jason Moser, Emily Flippen, Sumit Singh Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl

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Fictional character Alex P. Keaton and real-life CEO Warren Buffett have at least one thing in common.

(0:21) Ron Gross discusses: - Getting inspiration from a sitcom character - Buying his 1st stock from research in an investing newsletter - His enduring admiration for Costco - The undefinable-but-real value of the “Buffett Premium” when examining Berkshire-Hathaway’s business

Stocks mentioned: DIS, NFLX, COST, BRK-B

Host: Chris Hill Guest: Ron Gross Engineer: Dan Boyd, Tim Sparks

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One reason we like Charlie Munger is he rarely, if ever, minces words. (0:21) Bill Mann discusses: - The latest PPI data boosting the market - Walmart's inventory levels (and 3rd-quarter results) catching Wall Street's attention - Charlie Munger sounding off on crypto (13:37) Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp dip into the Fool Mailbag to answer questions about Roth IRAs, how ETFs work, and more! Companies discussed: WMT, GE, UAA Host: Chris Hill Guests: Bill Mann, Alison Southwick, Robert Brokamp Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl

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Social media companies selling advertising have been handed an unexpected gift (if they're able to take it).

(0:21) Jason Moser discusses: - Disney's historic win at the box office this weekend being overshadowed by the specter of layoffs - CEO Bob Chapek's metric for success in 2024 - Eli Lilly falling victim to a prank on Twitter and pulling its ad business in response - How Snap, Facebook, and Instagram need to take advantage of their sudden opportunity

(11:35) Jason and Matt Frankel take a closer look at the returns that safe investments are offering.

Companies discussed: DIS, AMZN, LLY, META, SNAP

Host: Chris Hill Guests: Jason Moser, Matt Frankel Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Tim Sparks, Dan Boyd

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More senior-level women are leaving the workforce than ever before, and just 2% of venture capital funding goes to female-led start-ups. That said, there are plenty of reasons to be optimistic about the future of female leadership and entrepreneurship. Julia Boorstin is CNBC’s Senior Media & Tech Correspondent and the author of “When Women Lead: What They Achieve, Why They Succeed, and How We Can Learn from Them.” Deidre Woollard caught up with Boorstin to discuss:  - Closing the funding gap for female-led companies - Shifting power dynamics in healthcare - What sports can teach kids about business - Why female leadership strategies are valuable for any business

Companies mentioned: RENT, REAL, SFIX

Host: Deidre Woollard Guest: Julia Boorstin Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Dan Boyd

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Shipping container prices are down 74% from early this year! But many retailers have too much stuff, and shoppers are less eager to check out the clearance racks. Motley Fool Senior Analyst Sanmeet Deo joins Ricky Mulvey to discuss: - Which retailers are tackling inventory challenges well - An overlooked metric for retailers - And a compelling opportunity for long-term investors

Companies mentioned: LULU, NKE, TJX, DKS, SPG, TGT, JWN, ROST, M, AMKBY

Article about Macy’s inventory management: https://www.retaildive.com/news/macys-inventory-glut-management-supply-chain-officer-dennis-mullahy-peak-season/635640/

Host: Ricky Mulvey Guest: Sanmeet Deo Engineers: Rick Engdahl, Dan Boyd

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Several factors in the Big Macro pushed stocks higher at week's end.

(0:30) Jason Moser and Ron Gross discuss: - How the Consumer Price Index report fueled an historic rise on Thursday - China's potential for pulling back Covid restrictions - The role layoffs will play in the coming months - Disney's parks division being the lone bright spot in an otherwise disappointing 4th-quarter report - The latest from The Trade Desk, Lyft, and Marqeta

(19:15) Rachel Warren talks with Anjee Solanki, National Retail Director at Colliers, about the top retail trends this holiday season and how consumer spending continues to change.

(32:10) Jason and Ron return to talk about - Carnival Cruise's intriguing strategy to battle rising food costs - Two stocks on their radar: Outset Medical and Titan International

Stocks mentioned: META, RDFN, AAPL, DIS, TTD, LYFT, MQ, CCL, AMZN, TJX, DLTR, YUM, WMT, OM, TWI

Host: Chris Hill Guests: Ron Gross, Jason Moser, Rachel Warren, Anjee Solanki Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl

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A lower-than-expected CPI number sent stocks soaring. (0:21) Jim Gillies discusses: - Why he believes the reaction on Wall Street could signal a bottom for stocks - Bumble benefitting from today's market rise - How, after a "busted IPO, Bumble appears to be a real business trading at a more reasonable price (15:47) Jeremy Bowman talks with GitLab CFO Brian Robins about how his company is helping other companies develop software, and the trade-off between growth and profitability. Companies discussed: BMBL, MTCH, GTLB Host: Chris Hill Guests: Jim Gillies, Jeremy Bowman, Brian Robins Producer: Ricky Mulvey

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The House That Mickey Built appears to be struggling.

(0:21) Tim Beyers discusses: - Disney's 4th-quarter financials disappointing Wall Street - How the media division is dragging down the parks division - Redfin shutting down its home-flipping business and laying off 13% of staff

(14:13) Deidre Woollard talks with Bernie Marcus, co-founder of The Home Depot, about the retailer's early days and other observations from his book "Kick Up Some Dust: Lessons on Thinking Big, Giving Back, and Doing It Yourself".

Companies discussed: DIS, NFLX, RDFN, HD

Host: Chris Hill Guests: Tim Beyers, Deidre Woollard, Bernie Marcus Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl

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Rough years for Lyft and Tripadvisor get even rougher.

(0:21) Ron Gross discusses: - Lyft disappointing Wall Street in one key metric - Why Uber's diversification is currently an asset - Tripadvisor's guidance pulling down the stock

(10:54) Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp talk with Jack Caporal and analyze data around average American salaries, savings, and what it means for your financial goals.

Companies discussed: LYFT, UBER, TRIP

Host: Chris Hill Guests: Ron Gross, Alison Southwick, Robert Brokamp, Jack Caporal Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl

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