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Reagan knew how to budget. Jefferson knew how to party.

Megan Gorman is the author of the upcoming book, “All the Presidents' Money: How the Men Who Governed America Governed Their Money.” Gorman is also the founding partner of Chequers Financial Management Robert Brokamp caught up with Gorman for a conversation about:

- What FDR, a “bit of a trust fund kid,” did if he needed money.

- How Ronald Reagan’s humble beginnings impacted his finances.

- Why a Great Depression president was a great investor.

Host: Robert Brokamp 

Guest: Megan Gorman

Producer: Ricky Mulvey

Engineer: Tim Sparks

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It’s our mid-year review show! We talk through the market’s strong start in 2024, how it’s being driven by the big names, and where the deals might be.

(00:21) Jason Moser and Matt Argersinger discuss:

- Why the market is up, but top-heavy in 2024, and the types of stocks currently trading at a discount to big tech.

- Four defining themes of the year so far: AI, interest rates, next-gen tech, and the pivot to value for consumers. 

- The state of real estate, and why low supply means prices may stay high in residential for a long time, even in spite of high rates.

(31:01) Matt and Jason break down two stocks on their radar: ABM Industries and Rubrik.

Stocks discussed: NVDA, MSFT, AAPL, ABM, RBRK

Host: Dylan Lewis

Guests: Jason Moser, Matt Argersinger

Engineers: Dan Boyd

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I don’t know, what’s up with you?

Jason Moser and Mary Long discuss Tesla’s delivery numbers, how personal care companies are dealing with declining sales, and a mattress merger that might not come to be.

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Companies discussed: TSLA, TPX

Host: Mary Long

Guest: Jason Moser

Producer: Ricky Mulvey

Engineer: Dan Boyd

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This investor is not a cat, though.

Asit Sharma and Ricky Mulvey discuss Chewy becoming a meme stock, Cedar Fair and Six Flags merging into one company, and headlines from 2029.

Companies discussed: CHWY, SIX, FUN, AMZN, WMT

Host: Ricky Mulvey

Guest: Asit Sharma

Producer: Mary Long

Engineer: Tim Sparks

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It’s Canada Day! We celebrate our neighbor to the north with a mid-year check on the state of Canada’s stock market. 

(00:21) Jim Gillies and Dylan Lewis discuss:

- How the TSX stacks up to the S&P 500 so far in 2024.

- Why investor apathy in Canada is creating some low valuations and great buying opportunities.

- Two Canadian stocks to watch: MTY Brands and Kit’s Eyewear

Companies discussed: BMO, BNS, RY, ENB, SHOP, MTY, KITS

Host: Dylan Lewis

Guests: Jim Gillies

Producer: Ricky Mulvey

Engineers: Dan Boyd

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Nicola Twilley is the author of “Frostbite: How Refrigeration Changed Our Food, Our Planet, and Ourselves” and the co-host of Gastropod. Ricky Mulvey caught up with Twilley for a conversation about:

- The cold chain and our economy.

- Finding investment opportunities inside of refrigerators.

- And one reason why Unilever gave up on ice cream.

- A new technology changing how we eat fruits and vegetables.

Companies mentioned: COLD, WMT, UL, YUMC

Host: Ricky Mulvey

Guest: Nicola Twilley

Producer: Mary Long

Engineers: Desiree Jones, Chace Pryzlepa

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What is it worth? Why? 

Ricky Mulvey caught up with Motley Fool Canada’s Jim Gillies for a conversation about how retail investors can value stocks and why they have an advantage over institutional traders. They discuss:

- The difference between price and value.

- What financial metrics can and can’t tell investors.

- The valuation case for a sporting goods retailer.

Companies mentioned: AAPL, OTC: WIPKF, MEDP, ASO, DKS, ADDYY, SFM

Host: Ricky Mulvey

Guest: Jim Gillies

Engineer: Tim Sparks 

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Amazon joins the likes of Microsoft, Apple, Nvidia and Alphabet above $2T. Who is least likely to stay there?

(00:21) Jason Moser and Bill Mann discuss:

- Tips for playing the long game with the 2024 election cycle ramping up

- Amazon joining the $2T club, and which member is most likely to experience a big fall.

- Disappointing earnings for Walgreen’s and Nike, while McCormick keeps business zesty.

(19:11) Author Nicola Twilley talks about her new book Frostbite, the development of modern refrigeration, and what its evolution can teach us about the development of other technologies today.

(31:22) Jason and Bill break down two stocks on their radar: Disney and Itron.

Stocks discussed: AMZN, RMD, WBA, NKE, NVDA, DIS, ITRI

Host: Dylan Lewis

Guests: Jason Moser, Bill Mann, Nicola Twilley, Ricky Mulvey

Engineers: Tim Sparks, Dan Boyd

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Welcome to the stock market in 2024.

When we recorded today’s show, Chewy was up about 60% for the month. By the time we wrote the description, Roaring Kitty had posted a picture of a dog and the stock was briefly up more than 80% on the month.

(00:21) Ricky Mulvey and Tim Beyers discuss what’s behind Chewy’s surge, Amazon’s new retail plan and journey to being a multi-trillion-dollar company.

Then, William Cohan from Puck (16:13) joins Ricky to discuss his reporting on Paramount and future after it turned down a buyout deal from Skydance Media.

Companies discussed: CHWY, AMZN, PARA

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Host: Ricky Mulvey

Guests: Tim Beyers, William Cohan

Producer: Dylan Lewis

Engineers: Dan Boyd, Tim Sparks

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2024 was a year of uncertainty for FedEx and the business of getting goods from A to B. Looking out to 2025, they expect shipping to pick up again.

(00:21) Asit Sharma and Dylan Lewis discuss:

- Rivian and Volkswagen’s partnership and why capital and scale are the name of the game in electric vehicles.

- FedEx’s year focusing on costs paying off, and what their outlook says about the general macro picture.

(15:24) Adam Ante, CFO of Paycor, walks Ricky Mulvey through how the company fits into the landscape of payroll and HR software and the investment thesis behind naming an NFL Stadium.

Companies discussed: RIVN, VWAPY, FDX, PYCR, PAYC

Host: Dylan Lewis

Guests: Asit Sharma, Adam Ante, Ricky Mulvey

Producer: Ricky Mulvey

Engineers: Tim Sparks, Dan Boyd

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