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If you clean out your closet once in a while, consider doing the same with your investment portfolio. (0:21) Ron Gross and Jason Moser discuss: - Stocks investors should consider trimming like hedges - 2 stocks to throw out altogether - Stocks that spark joy (a la Marie Kondo) - Investments poised for a comeback - Why Visa, Mastercard, and Berkshire-Hathaway are good stocks for a rainy day - Actual cleaning tips! (19:11) Motley Fool senior analyst Bill Mann talks with Howard Marks, co-founder of Oaktree Capital Management, about China’s effect on inflation in the U.S. and the winners and losers in a world of higher interest rates. To get your copy of our free report "Top Stocks For Rising Interest Rates" just go to fool.com/interest. Stocks discussed: FIVE, DG, DLTR, OLLI, ZG, UA, COST, CDNS, XBI, PYPL, SQ, BRK, V, MA Host: Chris Hill Guests: Jason Moser, Ron Gross, Bill Mann, Howard Marks Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Dan Boyd

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There are no style points in investing, and big brands continue to dominate teen spending habits.

(00:21) Dylan Lewis and Nick Sciple discuss: - Piper Sandler’s Generation Z survey about brands and spending. - Tailwinds for Ulta Beauty, Spotify, and Nike. - Investing in resale companies. - How the competitive landscape shifted for upstart brands.

(10:52) Ricky Mulvey and Sanmeet Deo look at two health trends for investors to watch.  Companies discussed: NKE, SPOT, LULU, ULTA, WINA, TSX: ATZ, LTH, XPOF  Host: Dylan Lewis  Guests: Nick Sciple, Sanmeet Deo  Producer: Ricky Mulvey  Engineer: Dan Boyd

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Johnson & Johnson proposes a $9 billion settlement and Chewy hits a speedbump. (00:21) Dylan Lewis and Tim Beyers discuss: - The fallout from Johnson & Johnson's talc settlement. - What the lawsuit could mean for J&J's spinoffs. - Why the US Department of Justice is taking a look at Activision Blizzard. (14:55) Ricky Mulvey and Emily Flippen take a closer look at Chewy's growth initiatives, and what they could mean for shareholders. Companies discussed: JNJ, ATVI, CHWY Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Tim Beyers, Emily Flippen Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Dan Boyd

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The WWE agreed to merge with UFC parent company, Endeavor Group, to form a new publicly traded company. (00:21) Dylan Lewis and Jim Gillies discuss:  - The terms of the deal, and the media rights story.  - How Vince McMahon “wins”.  - Anti-trust questions for the new company. (11:50) Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp continue their conversation with Asit Sharma about evaluating CEOs, and an understated leader for investors to watch.  Companies discussed: WWE, OKTA, NVDA

Host: Dylan Lewis  Guests: Jim Gillies, Alison Southwick, Robert Brokamp, Asit Sharma  Producer: Ricky Mulvey  Engineers: Dan Boyd, Tim Sparks, Rick Engdahl

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 Tesla hit all time records for production and deliveries but left Wall Street unsatisfied.  (00:21) Deidre Woollard and Asit Sharma discuss:  - Rivian’s profitability problem.  - How Tesla is trying to “push competitors into a bad spot.”  - Strategy shifts at Netflix.  - If streamers have pricing power. (13:11) Sierra Baldwin catches up with financial hype woman, Berna Anat, about her upcoming book, “Money Out Loud: All the Financial Stuff No One Taught Us.”  Companies discussed: TSLA, RIVN, NFLX, DIS  Host: Deidre Woollard  Guests: Asit Sharma, Sierra Baldwin, Berna Anat  Producer: Ricky Mulvey  Engineers: Dan Boyd, Heather Horton

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If a bank has to make a statement about its safety and soundness, that’s usually a bad sign. Sultan Meghji is the former Chief Innovation Officer of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and a professor at  the Pratt School of Engineering at Duke University. Ricky Mulvey caught up with Meghji to discuss: - Where Silicon Valley Bank and the FDIC faltered in the lead-up to the bank run - Ripple effects from the recent bank runs that investors should consider - Hindenburg’s report on Block - How to pack a "go bag" for your savings Companies mentioned: JPM, SIVBQ, FRC, FIZN, SQ, SBUX, ORCL Host: Ricky Mulvey Guest: Sultan Meghji Engineer: Tim Sparks

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Before you make the rules, you might have to break the rules.

 

Chris Hill talks with David Gardner, co-founder of The Motley Fool and Chief Rule Breaker, about:

- How he taught his children to invest

- Memorable financial lessons from April Fool’s Day pranks in the past

- What happens to rule breaker companies when they grow

- The Fool Foundation’s mission and upcoming online event

 

To register for the free online event on April 14th with David Gardner, just go to foolfoundation.org.

 

Stocks discussed: DUOL, AAPL, AMZN, BABA, GOOG, META, DIS, SBUX

 

Host: Chris Hill Guest: David Gardner

Producer: Ricky Mulvey

Engineer: Dan Boyd

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The Nasdaq rose 17% in the 1st quarter, but we're not popping champagne just yet.

(0:21) Ron Gross and Matt Argersinger discuss: - New inflation data and real estate concerns in Silicon Valley - Why they're watching company margins and guidance updates over the next few weeks - Disney shutting down its metaverse division - Lululemon's (unsurprising) write-down of Mirror - The latest from Walgreens, RH, and McCormick

(19:11) Brad Stone, head of Bloomberg's global tech coverage, weighs in on the state of affairs at Amazon, whether Jeff Bezos will return as CEO, and what to watch in the growing industry of AI and ChatGPT.

(32:40) Matt and Ron discuss Moderna's prospects, Pepsi's new logo, and share two stocks on their radar: ERP Properties and Wesco International.

To get your copy of our free report "Top Stocks For Rising Interest Rates" just go to fool.com/interest.

Stocks discussed: DIS, META, LULU, WBA, RH, MKC, AMZN, GOOG, MRNA, PEP, EPR, WCC

Host: Chris Hill Guests: Ron Gross, Matt Argersinger, Brad Stone Engineer: Dan Boyd

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It helps to know the difference between an investing opportunity and a falling knife.   (0:21) Asit Sharma discusses: - RH (aka, Restoration Hardware) wrapping up a rough fiscal year. - How the retailer's great margins during the pandemic have gotten....less great. - Electronic Arts and Roku joining the list of tech companies laying off employees.

(12:40) Jason Moser and Matt Frankel take a closer look at beaten-down bank stocks with strong fundamentals.

Companies discussed: RH, ROKU, EA, KRE, SCHW, SOFI, BAC, ALLY

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

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Gordon Moore and Moore's Law helped define a transformational period in technology. We reflect on his legacy and look at how the next chapter of tech leaders are trying to shape the future and the development of AI.  (00:21) Tim Beyers discusses: - Moore's Law and Gordon Moore's mark on the tech industry and the world - How semiconductors became such a critical industry - Intel's disciplined approach to capital allocation

AI Open Letter: https://futureoflife.org/open-letter/ai-open-letter/

 (15:46) Nick Sciple and Tim Beyers go head to head in our Market Madness Championship. Who will cut down the nets?  Companies discussed: INTC, MDNY, BWXT  Host: Dylan Lewis  Guests: Tim Beyers, Nick Sciple  Producer: Ricky Mulvey  Engineers: Dan Boyd, Tim Sparks

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