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If you’re an entertainment company in need of some money, then Netflix would like a word. (00:14) Ricky Mulvey and Nick Sciple discuss:

- Occidental Petroleum’s acquisition of private energy producer, CrownRock.

- Disney licensing shows out of its walled garden.

- Why Netflix is can afford to be a buyer right now.

- Google’s antitrust loss against Epic Games.

Plus, (13:58) Robert Brokamp interviews Mark Kantrowitz the author of “How to Appeal for More College Financial Aid” about the recent changes to the FAFSA.

Stocks discussed: OXY, XOM, NFLX, DIS, WBD, GOOG, GOOGL, AAPL

Hosts: Ricky Mulvey, Robert Brokamp

Guests: Nick Sciple, Mark Kantrowitz

Engineers: Tim Sparks, Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl

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Should investors be excited about a big department store potentially going private?

(00:21) Jason Moser and Deidre Woollard discuss:

- The potential for Macy’s going private.

- If department stores are going the way of the dodo.

- What could change the regulatory climate for big deals.

(17:06) Ricky Mulvey and Matt Frankel dive into Boston Omaha, a company that could be poised to be the next great conglomerate.

Companies discussed: BOC, M, WMT, AMZN

Host: Deidre Woollard

Guests: Jason Moser, Ricky Mulvey, Matt Frankel

Producer: Ricky Mulvey

Engineers: Dan Boyd, Annie Pope

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The key word for retail in 2022 was inventory. This year, it’s shrink.

Deidre Woollard caught up with Motley Fool Senior Analyst Asit Sharma and Contributor Toby Bordelon to check out the retail landscape. They discuss:

- How Americans are spending and changing their priorities.

- The tech replacement cycle, and what that means for Best Buy.

- A slowdown for Home Depot and Lowes.

- Retail trends to watch in 2024.

Tickers discussed: HD, LOW, BBY, LOVE, WRBY, LULU, NKE, UA

Host: Deidre Woollard 

Guest: Asit Sharma, Toby Bordelon

Producer: Ricky Mulvey

Engineers: Rick Engdahl, Tim Sparks

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Get in, Fools! We’re going to Canada.

Nick Sciple and Jim Gillies, both analysts for The Motley Fool Canada, caught up to talk about the macro environment in America’s Northern Neighbor and opportunities investors can find in a messy housing market. They also discuss:

• The deceptive nature of “static” mortgages
• 6 bank stocks that are long-term, growing winners
• And a company that “specializes in the absurd” 

Tickers discussed: CM, BNS, TD, RY, BMO, TSX:NA, BB, SHOP,  TSX: CSU, TSX: ATD, TSX: SJ

Host: Nick Sciple

Guest: Jim Gillies

Producer: Mary Long

Engineers: Dan Boyd, Tim Sparks

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Google’s Bard just got an upgrade, can it catch up to OpenAI’s ChatGPT?

(00:21) Ron Gross and Andy Cross discuss:

- New jobs report numbers, Alphabet’s latest AI move bringing Gemini into Bard, and GameStop’s curious corporate investing plan update.

- Chewy’s status as the #1 pet pharmacy in the U.S., Lululemon’s business-as-usual quarter, and Smuckers showing it has pricing power in peanut butter.

(19:11) Journalist and author Bethany McLean’s talks with Deidre Woollard about her latest book “The Big Fail” and takes a look at the past three years, how we responded to COVID, and the lasting effects on households, businesses, and the economy.

(33:05) Ron and Andy break down two stocks on their radar: Target and MongoDB.

Stocks discussed: GOOG, GOOGL, GME, DOCU, CHWY, LULU, SJM, MDB, TGT

Host: Dylan Lewis

Guests: Andy Cross, Ron Gross, Bethany McLean, Deidre Woollard

Engineer: Dan Boyd

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Chewy’s growth depends on how much we love our furry friends.

(00:21) Bill Barker and Deidre Woollard discuss:

- The power of Chewy’s auto-ship service.

- If Chewy’s growth is too dependent on macro trends.

- What factors could lead to a Dollar General turnaround.

(21:38) Mary Long talks with Dexcom CEO Kevin Sayer about the impact of weight-loss drugs on diabetes care.

Companies discussed: DXCM, DG, CHWY, DLTR, AMZN, WMT

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Host: Deidre Woollard

Guests: Kevin Sayer, Mary Long, Bill Barker

Producer: Ricky Mulvey

Engineers: Rick Engdahl, Dan Boyd

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The McDonald’s golden arches will be coming to thousands of new spots in the next few years and Brown-Forman feels the ache of slowing growth in the spirits market.

(00:21) Bill Mann and Dylan Lewis discuss:

- McDonald’s growth plans to hit 50,000 locations and 250 million loyalty members by 2027, and other insights from its investor day.

- The sauce Bill wishes would get more love at McD’s.

- Slowing growth in the spirit market, and how it is affecting Brown-Forman and Diageo.

(12:47) Deidre Woollard talks with Slutty Vegan founder Pinky Cole about building a restaurant chain, leveraging brand partnerships, and investing in the future.

Companies discussed: TGT, BYND, SHOO

Host: Dylan Lewis

Guests: Bill Mann, Pinky Cole, Deidre Woollard

Engineers: Dan Boyd

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Uber’s been separating itself from the field, and its improving financials have investors and the index-makers taking notice.

(00:21) Tim Beyers and Dylan Lewis discuss:

- Uber joining the S&P 500 and the company’s focus on profitability and owning its market.

- How Wells Fargo seemed to announce future layoffs in a strange way.

- Spotify cutting 17% of its workforce and whether more layoffs across tech and financials could be coming in 2024.

(18:18) Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp discuss end-of-year planning and what you can do today to prepare for 2024.

Companies discussed: UBER, LYFT, WFC, SPOT

Host: Dylan Lewis

Guests: Tim Beyers, Alison Southwick, Robert Brokamp

Engineers: Dan Boyd

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A proposed merger between Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines could help Alaska take market share over time.

(00:21) Jason Moser and Deidre Woollard discuss:

- The possibility of the Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines deal going through.

- If airlines lose specialness as they grow.

- The race to bring GLP-1 drugs to market.

(18:35) Deidre Woollard chats with Solo Brands CEO John Merris about the company’s collection of brands and where it could be headed next.

Companies discussed: HA, ALK, AMZN, DTC, PFE, RHHBY

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Host: Deidre Woollard

Guests: Jason Moser, John Merris

Producer: Mary Long

Engineers: Dan Boyd, Desiree Jones

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Matt Frankel and Jason Moser, our resident Fintech Fools, caught up to talk about the payments space, how it's changed this year, and what they’re keeping an eye on come 2024. They discuss:

The state of the “War on Cash”

Embedded finance

And two “toll booths” that aren’t going away anytime soon

Tickers discussed: V, MC, PYPL, SQ, PINS, MQ, FOUR, MELI, UBER, DASH

Host: Jason Moser, Matt Frankel

Producer: Mary Long

Engineer: Dan Boyd

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