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Netflix’s premium tier is now nearly twice as expensive as it was a decade ago – is this pricing power or an effort to move more users to its new ad tier? 

(00:14) Jason Moser and Matt Argersinger discuss: - Netflix’s price increases, and why the economics of its new advertising approach might be better than its subscriber business. - How making EVs affordable is eating into Tesla’s industry-leading margins. - The Craig Jelenik era at Costco and how the company is doing succession right. 

(19:04) Motley Fool Money’s Deidre Woollard caught up with McKeel Hagerty, CEO of Hagerty about his company’s focus – insuring classic cars, as well as his favorite ride, and the unique ways Hagerty tries to reach new customers. 

(32:11) Jason and Matt break down two stocks on their radar: Chipotle and Home Depot.

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Stocks discussed: NFLX, TSLA, COST, PLD, BX, TSM, HGTY, CMG, HD

Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Jason Moser, Matt Argersinger, McKeel Hagerty, Deidre Woollard Engineers: Rick Engdahl, Chace Przylepa 

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Spotify sponsors the FC Barcelona soccer team, but it’s putting the Rolling Stones logo on the jersey instead — Because advertising is what you pay for, publicity is what you pray for.

A report from the Fed confirms that average US household wealth grew 36% during the pandemic — One reason why? Americans own more stock than they ever have.

And United Airlines says it’s (finally) invented the perfect way to board an airplane — So we gotta talk about a bad business bias: “Status Quo Bias.” 

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Can Elon Musk build a $30,000 EV that everyone wants to drive?

(00:15) Tim Beyers and Deidre Woollard discuss: - Tesla’s compressing margins. - Robots with brains and Tesla’s take on the AI universe. - How Netflix is becoming a global television network.

(22:28) Deidre Woollard interviews real estate industry insider Greg Robertson on the impact of lawsuits against the National Association of Realtors.

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Companies discussed: TSLA, NFLX, RDFN, RMAX, HOUS

Host: Deidre Woollard Guests: Tim Beyers, Greg Robertson Producers: Ricky Mulvey, Mary Long Engineer: Tim Sparks

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Netflix just reported earnings, but the real highlight is its newest product: Mini-Theme Parks — Netflix is selling $1,600 wedding dresses to keep you subscribed.

Charmin just announced new toilet paper after 100 years of sameness — Finally innovation for TP: it’s the biggest whitespace in business.

And the Hollywood Actors’ Strike has gotten so bad, they’re calling in George Clooney — But the biggest impact of the Actor’s Strike is on the blue collar crew.

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The IRS has good news for taxpayers and bad news for Intuit’s TurboTax.  

 

(00:16) Jason Moser and Dylan Lewis discuss:

 

- The IRS’ Direct File pilot program coming to 13 states, and what it means for Intuit’s TurboTax.

- Why activist investor Engaged Capital is interested in VF Corp – the owner of Vans, The North Face, and Supreme.

- How Roblox’s return to office plans are a sign of the times for the pandemic darling. 

 

(14:04) Ricky Mulvey caught up with Nick Sciple to check in on Next Era Energy and the rocky ride for utility stocks so far this year.

 

Companies discussed: INTU, VFC, RBLX, NEE, NEP, BWXT, CNQ, CEG

 

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Guests: Jason Moser, Ricky Mulvey, Nick Sciple

Engineers: Tim Sparks

 

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These nine financial tips will help you save money, get additional tax benefits, and make the most of your insurance, credit cards, and retirement accounts for more success in the New Year.

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DoorDash just confirmed that ⅓ of their customers play video games for an hour or more per day — So they changed their entire marketing strategy.

Goldman Sachs just admitted its biggest mistake: The Apple Card — Because Goldman got blinded by the brand.

And the #1 school system in America? It’s run by the Pentagon — Military children get the best education in the country because it pays teachers double.

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Nearly two years after the initial announcement, Microsoft has completed the largest deal in tech history. 

(00:21) Ricky Mulvey and Asit Sharma discuss: - What got Microsoft across the finish line for its acquisition of Activision Blizzard. - An unexpected winner in the deal. - The latest memo from Howard Marks, “Further Thoughts on Sea Change.” - The case for credit investing, and a bond fund yielding 9%. Plus, (15:04) Robert Brokamp and Alison Southwick answer listener questions about money market funds, 401(k) rollovers, and automated investing. Companies/Funds mentioned: MSFT, LULU, USHY Hosts: Ricky Mulvey, Alison Southwick Guests: Asit Sharma, Robert Brokamp Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl

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Saturday Night Live just began its 49th season on TV, but it’s not a TV show anymore — SNL is a YouTube show.

Tesla is facing pressure to do one thing it’s never done before — pay for a Tesla advertisement.

And we just got 2 conflicting stats: More people than ever are having dinner at 5pm… and partying after 11pm — It’s the New Party Economy.

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Citigroup’s Jane Fraser is looking to reinvent one of the Big Four banks. Can she do it?

(00:21)Matt Frankel and Deidre Woollard discuss: - The challenges facing Citgroup. - Why big banks have to get serious about high-yield accounts. - Charles Schwab’s opportunity to build an integrated platform.

(19:49) Mark Dixon, CEO of IWG, talks to Deidre Woollard about the changing role of the office in business life.

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Companies discussed: C, IWG, SOFI, WFC, BAC, JPM, ALLY

Host: Deidre Woollard Guests: Matt Frankel, Mark Dixon Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Annie Pope, Dan Boyd

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