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Warren Buffett’s conglomerate has more cash on the books than any company in history.

(00:21) Matt Argersinger and Ricky Mulvey discuss:

- What home sales data says about the economy.

- A traffic slowdown at Chipotle, and the restaurant chain’s strong unit economics.

- The reasons why Warren Buffett could be sitting on record cash.

Then, (17:06) Mary Long and Asit Sharma continue their conversation about AMD, and discuss the impact of tariffs and export controls on the chip designer.

Companies discussed: DHI, CMG, BRK.A, BRK.B, AMD

Host: Ricky Mulvey

Guests: Matt Argersinger, Mary Long, Asit Sharma

Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl

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Trump’s de-escalating his trade war with China… because of a warning about “empty shelves”.

Kardashian protein popcorn?... In the Ozempi-conomy, protein brands are the top food trend.

The hottest area of the housing market is… trailer parks. We found 3 ways to invest.

Plus, the untold origin story of… The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

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Tesla’s net income decreased by 71% compared to a year ago. But Wall Street doesn’t seem to mind.

(00:21) Sanmeet Deo and Mary Long discuss:

- Poor results from Tesla’s automotive segment.

- Whether Musk’s return can revive the company.

- Half marathons, and the future of humanoids.

Then, (18:20), Asit Sharma joins Mary for a look at AMD and how the chip company is different from its biggest competitor.

Companies mentioned: TSLA, AMD, NVDA

Host: Mary Long

Guests: Sanmeet Deo, Asit Sharma

Producer: Ricky Mulvey

Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl

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Laura reviews the rules, pros, and cons of borrowing from a workplace retirement plan, such as a 401(k) or 403(b).

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

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Cluely’s founders got suspended for building an AI cheating app… but now it’s venture backed.

Home Depot’s biggest division will shock you… it’s their $20B/year secret garden.

President Trump tanked markets Monday for threatening to fire the Fed… so we explained central bank’s independence with a superhero.

Plus, using “please” and “thank you” in ChatGPT is costing the company tens-of-millions of dollars…

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The Department of Justice is asking Alphabet to sell Chrome.

(00:21) Jason Moser and Ricky Mulvey discuss:

- Why Apple could lose an “easy $20 billion” from Alphabet’s break-up.

- General Motor’s big bet on electric vehicles.

- Bill Ackman’s hedge fund, Pershing Square, buying a 20% stake in Hertz.

Then, (16:52) Robert Brokamp answers listener questions about tariffs, capital accumulation plans, and 401(k)s.

Companies mentioned: GOOG, GOOGL, AAPL, GM, TSLA, HTZ

Businessweek feature on GM: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2025-04-14/inside-gm-mary-barra-s-35-billion-bet-on-electric-cars

Host: Ricky Mulvey

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How do you get someone to learn everyday? Make it addictive… in a good way. Luis von Ahn has mastered engagement with Duolingo, transforming it into the largest education app on earth with over 40M daily users. 

And in our exclusive interview, Duolingo CEO announces the next product: Chess.

In this episode, you’ll hear…

• Why the CEO (proudly) calls Duolingo “addictive”
• Why he will never open an office in Silicon Valley
• The psychology behind push notifications, streaks, and the unhinged owl
• Duolingo’s viral super bowl commercial (aka “The Growing Butt”)
• Using fire to fire fight in the fight against social media
•  “If it’s not fun, it won’t work”
• Why “screen-time” isn’t a problem — it’s inevitable
• Why artists will beat nerds in the age of AI
• How millionaires on Duolingo subsidize migrants
• Why Duolingo employees didn’t want to make money (at first)

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Fed independence brings stability, and markets love stability.

(00:21) Asit Sharma and Dylan Lewis discuss:

- The Trump Administration’s focus on Fed Chair Jerome Powell.

- The role of an independent Federal Reserve Bank for the market and investors.

- Netflix’s earnings and status as a “recession-proof” stock.

(16:23) Anand Chokkavelu hosts Fool Contributors Dan Caplinger and Rick Munarriz for a Scoreboard episode on Shopify.

To become a premium Motley Fool member and gain access to all Scoreboard episodes, go to www.fool.com/signup.

Companies discussed: NFLX, SHOP, AMZN

Host: Dylan Lewis

Guests: Anand Chokkavelu, Dan Caplinger, Rick Munarriz

Producer: Ricky Mulvey

Engineer: Dan Boyd

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You’re about to see “Tariff Fee” on your receipts… But the phrasing is about to get political.

Companies are embracing mascots again … Jake From State Farm just beat the Kardashians. 

Costco’s one weakness? It’s never successfully sold a Kirkland beer… until now.

Plus, we’ve got Duolingo’s CEO on tomorrow’s pod… and he’s announcing something big.

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