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$2 trillion. That’s how much value McKinsey estimates quantum technology will generate in the next 10 years. But some estimates place that number even higher. “This Week in Tech” co-hosts Tim Beyers and Tim White discuss the transition to quantum computing, investment opportunities in the budding space, and why subatomic particles are like kindergarteners. 

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Tickers mentioned: ASML

Host: Tim Beyers

Guest: Tim White

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Driverless vehicles are already here, even if they’ve made some wrong terms.

Motley Fool Contributor Travis Hoium joined Ricky Mulvey to check in on some companies leading the way on autonomous vehicles. They discuss:

- The progress that autonomous vehicles have made over the past few years.

- Where automakers including Tesla and General Motors stand in the race.

- How autonomous vehicles could deploy on a large scale.

Two notes. One is that Tesla’s market cap is $800 million. Also, Travis meant to include Uber in his autonomous driving stock basket.

Companies discussed: TSLA, GM, INTC, MBLY, UBER, BIDU, GOOG, GOOGL

Host: Ricky Mulvey

Guest: Travis Hoium

Producer: Mary Long

Engineer: Tim Sparks

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Artificial Intelligence continues to drive valuations and headlines – we check in on the latest corporate intrigue at OpenAI, how generative AI is driving results for Accenture, and how Braze is bringing it to customers. 

(01:02) Emily Flippen and Bill Mann discuss:

- Hurricane Helene hitting the southeast U.S. and the state of insurance, reinsurance, and black swan events. 

- Meta’s new Orion augmented reality prototype, and the latest drama at OpenAI. 

- Why Vail is expecting fewer skiers this winter, gold is boosting Costco, and Accenture is enjoying the generative AI boom.

(19:04) Braze CEO Bill Magnuson took a break from the company’s Forge 2024 event to give analyst Tim Beyers a rundown on the company's latest innovations, how it's helping marketers harness AI, and the different ways these new offerings play into the company's growth story. 

(33:27) Bill and Emily break down two stocks on their radar: Carnival Cruise Lines and Visa.

Stocks discussed: LMND, META, VAIL, COST, ACN, CCL, V. 

Host: Dylan Lewis

Guests: Bill Mann, Emily Flippen, TIm Beyers, Bill Magnuson

Engineers: Tim Sparks, Rick Engdahl

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Laura answers a listener's question about how much you need to save for retirement and if you're on track to achieve it.

Money Girl is hosted by Laura Adams. A transcript is available at Simplecast.

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OpenAI is switching from non-profit to for-profit… and Sam Altman was just anointed their emperor.

Nutter Butter’s social media has turned insane… it’s a case study in Gen Z’s aesthetic.

Shein has become the biggest fashion brand in the world… but it’s loophole is closing.

Plus, 25% of travelers forget something at the hotel… so the hotel industry found 2 solutions.

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Meta’s Reality Labs division burns about a billion dollars per month. One result is Orion, augmented-reality glasses that let users see the outside world. No battery pack needed.

(19:30) Jason Moser and Ricky Mulvey discuss:- Updates from Meta Connect 2024.

- Use cases for AR glasses

- New details about Southwest Airlines' overhaul.

Then, (17:01) Brookfield Corporation CFO, Nick Goodman, joins Motley Fool Senior Analyst Buck Hartzell to discuss how he thinks about capital allocation.

Host: Ricky Mulvey

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Mark Zuckerberg just unveiled a $299 headset, new Ray Ban AI glasses… and a prototype of “Orion” holographic glasses.

The biggest pest removal company on earth has a problem… Rentokil has too many roaches.

The US News & World Report College Rankings just came out… we noticed Northeastern University now has 14 campuses.

Plus, the newest Erewhon smoothie isn’t a celebrity beverage… It's an electric car flavor.

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The fashion company has a lot to offer its customers, but StitchFix is struggling to keep those customers around.

(00:21) David Meier and Mary Long discuss:

• The disconnect between the stock market and consumer confidence.
• Stitch Fix’s fall.
• Why great consumer products don’t always make for great investments.

Then, at (14:03), Ricky Mulvey and Fool contributor Lou Whiteman take a look at Palantir, a tech company with a lot of promise and a lot of expectations.

Tickers mentioned: SFIX, RTR, PLTR, BAH

Host: Mary Long

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Laura reviews Roth benefits and four excellent ways to boost your Roth investments regardless of income.

Money Girl is hosted by Laura Adams. A transcript is available at Simplecast.

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The last Kmart store is closing… But our Kmart obituary highlights their wild history of innovation.

Visa just got sued for allegedly abusing its credit card dominance… Because it’s charging 2% on everything.

Goldman Sachs will now let you live in their former HQ… The bank’s cubicles are becoming condos.

Plus, we just got 8 new emoji… but they’re not gonna cheer you up.

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