Author: The Motley Fool

If you think this is a market that will automatically reward a stock because the company posted record revenue, think again. 

(0:17) Asit Sharma discusses: - Why today's announcement from the Federal Reserve won't change the way he invests - Record revenue highlighting Airbnb's 3rd-quarter results - Whether today's drop in share price looks like a buying opportunity

(8:31) Ben Foldy, Wall Street Journal reporter and host of the podcast "Bad Bets", shares insights on Nikola founder Trevor Milton, his early career, and the steps that led to one of the hottest stocks of the pandemic.

Companies discussed: ABNB, NKLA, KNX

Host: Chris Hill Guest: Asit Sharma, Ben Foldy Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Tim Sparks, Rick Engdahl

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A 50% premium is a buyout price most investors would love to see. To acquire Abiomed, Johnson & Johnson was happy to pay it.

(0:17) Bill Mann discusses: - Why he believes a "shock and awe" price was worth paying for J&J - How Abiomed strengthens the company's medical device portfolio - Amazon expanding its ad-free music library for Prime members - Signs that the retail giant is gunning for Spotify, Disney, and other entertainment companies

(10:33)  Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp discuss how shortcuts can make you a smarter saver.

Companies discussed: JNJ, ABMD, AMZN, SPOT, DIS, PARA

Host: Chris Hill Guest: Bill Mann, Alison Southwick, Robert Brokamp Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Tim Sparks, Rick Engdahl

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October turned out to be the best month for the Dow Jones Industrial Average in a long time.

(0:17) Jason Moser discusses: - The importance of staying invested through bear markets - JPMorgan Chase going after the rental payment market - How much JPM has been investing in technology - Wells Fargo issuing a "double downgrade" of Hanesbrands

(13:49)  Matt Frankel joins Jason to discuss four companies they bought shares of recently.

Companies discussed: JPM, HBI, HD, MKC, STOR, O, PINS

Host: Chris Hill Guest: Jason Moser, Matt Frankel Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Tim Sparks, Rick Engdahl

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“When the party is happening in the penthouse, this is a sector that’s in the basement.”

Industrial companies aren’t the sexiest stocks, but that’s where investors can find strong moats. You just have to look at “micro-verticals” like fluid-handling, label making, and aircraft replacement parts. Nick Santhanam is the CEO of the Fernweh Group and a co-author of the new book “The Titanium Economy: How Industrial Technology Can Create a Better, Faster, Stronger America.” Ricky Mulvey caught up with Santhanam to talk about: - Why investors often misunderstand the industrial sector - How companies are using 3D printing and blockchain technology - Why family-run companies have key advantages for long-term investors - The biggest challenge for companies in the Titanium Economy

Companies mentioned: GGG, HEI, SEE, BRD, CWST, AZZ

Host: Ricky Mulvey Guest: Nick Santhanam Engineer: Dan Boyd

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If you’re looking for a market-beating stock then you don’t have to go much further than the candy aisle. Ricky Mulvey and Asit Sharma gear up for Halloween and discuss: - Why candy is a growing market that’s also shrinking - Hershey’s M&A strategy and supply chain questions - Official Halloween candy power rankings

Companies mentioned: HSY, GIS, NKE

Michele Buck’s HBR article: https://hbr.org/2022/11/the-ceo-of-hershey-on-turning-a-candy-company-into-a-snacks-empire

Host: Ricky Mulvey Guest: Asit Sharma Engineer: Dan Boyd

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The biggest tech companies reported this week, but it was Apple that shined the brightest.

(0:30) Jason Moser and Matt Argersinger discuss: - The diversity and strength of Apple's business lines - Slowing growth in Amazon Web Services - Meta Platforms hitting its lowest point in 6 years - Ford Motor's demonstration of fiscal discipline - The latest from Alphabet, Microsoft, and Visa

(19:15) Jason and Matt continue the earnings analysis and discuss: - ExxonMobil and McDonald's hitting new highs - Chipotle's plans for growth - Surprisingly strong weeks for Teladoc Health and Intel - Overrated and underrated Halloween candy - Two stocks on their radar: SiTime Corp. and Lennox International

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Stocks mentioned: AAPL, AMZN, META, GOOG, GOOGL, V, MSFT, F, XOM, TDOC, INTC, CMG, MCD, LII, SITM, TSM

Host: Chris Hill Guests: Matt Argersinger, Jason Moser Engineer: Dan Boyd

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On a day when Shopify and Comcast gave shareholders reasons for hope, Meta Platforms slid to its lowest level since 2016.

(0:21) Andy Cross discusses: - Meta's worrisome R&D spending metric - Low expectations helping to fuel Shopify's rise - Comcast beating tough quarterly comps, thanks in part to the Minions

(13:41)  Ricky Mulvey talks with Scott Ford, CEO of WestRock, a "brand behind the brands" coffee business serving up 20 million cups a day.

Companies discussed: META, SHOP, CMCSA, WEST

Host: Chris Hill Guest: Andy Cross, Scott Ford Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl

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Google's parent company disappointed Wall Street, but share buybacks continue.

(0:21) Bill Mann discusses: - Alphabet being a strong business, despite recent downturns - Spinning off YouTube being an idea that doesn't make sense - Visa wrapping up the fiscal year in strong fashion - CEO Al Kelly being among those who do not expect a recession in 2023

(10:56)  Shares of Roku have fallen more than 75% year to date. Ryan Henderson and Jose Najarro engage in a bull vs. bear debate over the digital media player company.

Companies discussed: GOOG, GOOGL, V, MA, ROKU, NFLX

Host: Chris Hill Guest: Bill Mann, Ryan Henderson, Jose Najarro Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl

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Big Red is still trailing Pepsi but, just like its competitor, it's got pricing power.

(0:21) Jason Moser discusses: - Coca-Cola's strength in the face of currency headwinds - PayPal's new partnership with Amazon - Weber's largest shareholder grilling up a buyout offer - A new metric for retail businesses: DTRG

(13:17)  Just in time for Halloween, Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp break down stock market superstitions.

Companies discussed: KO, PEP, PYPL, AMZN, SHOP, LULU, WEBR, COOK

Host: Chris Hill Guest: Jason Moser, Alison Southwick, Robert Brokamp Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl

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Earnings season kicks into full swing with Alphabet, Meta, and Microsoft reporting this week.

(:21) Dylan Lewis and Tim Beyers discuss: - Margins, pricing power, and other metrics to watch from big tech companies. - More details about Twitter's acquisition. - Why Chinese tech stocks are dropping as Xi Jingping begins his third term.

The battle of research papers is on! (16:58) Tim White joins Tim Beyers to discuss the simple reason why tech giants are very interested in generating images from text prompts.

Companies mentioned: MSFT, GOOG, GOOGL, META, TWTR, NFLX, AAPL Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Tim Beyers, Tim White Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl

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