Author: The Motley Fool

Disney Plus works its magic. WeWork falls down on the job. Best Buy rewards investors. And Constellation Brands unloads some cheap beer. Analysts Andy Cross, Ron Gross, and Jason Moser discuss some of the year’s top business stories, stock market surprises, underappreciated stories, and dumb investments. We share why Chipotle, Microsoft, and Target each have a claim on having the “Best CEO of 2019”.  Businesses analyzed this week include Amazon, Lumentum, Lyft, Microsoft, Uber, and more. Plus, we revisit our conversation with NYU professor and best-selling author Scott Galloway, who talks about his latest book, The Algebra of Happiness: Notes on the Pursuit of Success, Love, and Meaning. 

 

 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nike scores with its Jordan brand. IAC buys Care.com for $500 million. FedEx delivers disappointing earnings. Bed Bath & Beyond surges after its new CEO cleans house. And General Mills gets a big boost from Blue Buffalo. Motley Fool analysts Ron Gross and Jason Moser discuss those stories, weigh in on surprising earnings from Blackberry and Winnebago, and debate the relative merits of eggnog and mistletoe. And we talk about why American Tower and Cerence are two stocks to watch. Plus, Motley Fool retirement expert Robert Brokamp serves up some year-end financial advice and talks retirement and saving for college. GETQUIP.COM/fool to save on gift sets and to get your first refill FREE with a refill plan.

 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Costco slips on earnings and a website glitch. GameStop tumbles on flagging same-store sales growth. Adobe hits an all-time high. And Stitch Fix surprises Wall Street. Motley Fool analysts Aaron Bush, Andy Cross, and Jason Moser discuss those stories, dig into the latest from Lululemon, and take stock in an aging opportunity. They also share why they’re keeping an eye on Bill.com, Monster Beverage, and Trimble. Plus, Stanford professor Bob Sutton shares insights from his best-selling book, Scaling Up Excellence: Getting to More Without Settling for Less.

Get the first $50 off at www.LinkedIn.com/Fool.

 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Google’s co-founders relinquish control of Alphabet. Expedia and United Airlines make their own changes at the top. Five Below rises on earnings. Zoom Video gets a poor reception. And McDonald’s tests a new chicken sandwich. Motley Fool analysts Emily Flippen, Ron Gross, and Jason Moser discuss those stories and weigh in on the latest from Constellation Brands, DocuSign, and Ulta Beauty. And we explain why investors should watch Adobe, CrowdStrike, and Hasbro. Plus, Toy Insider Editorial Director Jackie Breyer talks hot holiday toys and explains why Target is winning the toy war.

Thanks Netsuite. Get the FREE guide, “7 Key Strategies to Grow your Profits," at www.NetSuite.com/Fool.

And thanks to Brave for supporting our show. Change your browser experience today by switching to Brave at www.brave.com/FOOL.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s our Thanksgiving Special! Analysts Andy Cross, Ron Gross, and Jason Moser share why they’re thankful for stocks MarketAxess, CRISPR, and Zoetis. They discuss why investors might want to avoid stock market turkeys Uber, TripAdvisor, and Smile Direct. And since no Thanksgiving is complete without dessert, we dig into a few slices of humble pie and talk Arista, Camping World Holdings, and Eventbrite. Plus, we revisit our conversation with Oaktree Capital co-founder Howard Marks, author of Mastering the Market Cycle: Getting the Odds on Your Side. Thanks Health IQ.  See if you qualify for lower rates! Go to www.healthiq.com/fool. www.GETQUIP.COM/fool for your first refill free!

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Target hits a new all-time high on earnings. Macy’s and Kohl’s tumble. Lowe’s rises. Home Depot slips. Nordstrom surprises. And Schwab and TD Ameritrade may be teaming up. Analysts Andy Cross, Ron Gross, and Jason Moser tackle these stories, weigh in on the latest from Intuit, and dig into Tim Hortons’ holiday menu. They also share why they’re keeping an eye on Dave & Buster’s, PayPal, and Box. Plus, corporate governance expert and film critic Nell Minow talks WeWork and New Coke, Disney streaming, and must-see movies. (To get 50% off our Stock Advisor service, go to http://RadarStocks.Fool.com.)

Thanks to Audible for supporting The Motley Fool Podcasts. For a limited time, get 3 months of Audible for $6.95 a month at audible.com/FOOL or text FOOL to 500500. 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is it better to be a generalist or a specialist? Can you ever have too much grit? And what do birds and frogs have to do with business success? On this week’s show, we revisit our conversation with David Epstein, author of the New York Times bestseller Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World. Thanks Netsuite. Get the FREE guide, “7 Key Strategies to Grow your Profits” at www.NetSuite.com/Fool. 

You can pay what you want and the first $50 is on LinkedIn. Just visit www.LinkedIn.com/Fool.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Disney earnings produce some magic. Gap gets a new look. And Zillow raises the roof. Motley Fool analysts Emily Flippen, Ron Gross, and Jason Moser discuss those stories and weigh in on the latest from Roku, Activision Blizzard, Take-Two Interactive, Match Group, Booking Holdings, Tripadvisor, Expedia, Uber, and Papa John’s. They also share why they’re keeping an eye on Adobe, Boston Omaha, and Baozun. Plus, The Facebook Effect author David Kirkpatrick talks Mark Zuckerberg, tech breakups, and the future of Facebook. (To get 50% off our Stock Advisor service, go to http://RadarStocks.Fool.com.)

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Google buys Fitbit. Apple hits a new high on earnings. Facebook connects with advertisers. And Barbie gives Mattel a boost. Motley Fool analysts Andy Cross, Ron Gross, and Jason Moser discuss those stories and weigh in on the latest from Arista Networks, Avis Budget, Dine Brands Global, Etsy, Grubhub, Starbucks, Teladoc Health, Texas Roadhouse, and Wayfair. (To get 50% off our Stock Advisor service, go to http://RadarStocks.Fool.com.)

Get the money you need to run your small business. Go to Kabbage.com and use the code FOOL to get $100 credit on your first loan statement. Offer ends November 30, 2019.  Must take a minimum $5000 loan to qualify.  Credit lines subject to review and change. Individual requests for capital are separate installment loans issued by Celtic Bank, Member FDIC.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amazon slips as one-day shipping costs rise. Microsoft climbs higher thanks to growth in the cloud. Tesla generates its best day in six years. Southwest Airlines reports record earnings despite MAX headwinds. And Biogen surges on encouraging results from a discontinued Alzheimer’s drug. Motley Fool analysts Emily Flippen, Ron Gross, and Jason Moser discuss those stories and weigh in on the latest from eBay, Hasbro, Hershey, PayPal, Twitter, and Visa.  Plus, we debate overrated and underrated Halloween candies and share three stocks on our radar.

Thanks to Molekule for supporting our channel. Get 10% off your first air purifier at http://www.molekule.com with code fool10.

Get $50 off your first job post at www.LinkedIn.com/Fool.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices