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Every time you buy a stock, you tell yourself a story about why it's going to work. But what if that story is the most dangerous thing in your portfolio? And what if the same behavioral blind spots that trip up individual investors are also quietly undermining the companies you're betting on? Motley Fool analyst Rachel Warren talks with Harvard-trained behavioral scientist Julia Dhar, author of How Change Really Works, about why 60 to 75 percent of corporate transformations fail, how to spot false alignment in a leadership team, and the

Tax rates are as low as they've been in decades. Yet due to ballooning government deficits and increasingly underfunded entitlements, it's reasonable to have a hedge against higher tax rates in the future. One way to protect your retirement from higher taxes is to have at least some money in Roth accounts. With the Roth, contributions aren't tax-deductible, but withdrawals are tax-free… but only if you follow the rules, which can be complicated. Robert Brokamp explains what you need to heed.Also in this episode:-The Social Security time bomb ticks louder with

SpaceX is officially public and we explain not only why that matters, but also how it may benefit companies like Alphabet long-term. We also explore what’s wrong at Adobe, why Apple has become boring, and the stocks on our radar. Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Jon Quast discuss: - SpaceX IPO - Who Will Sell SpaceX Stock? - What’s Wrong At Adobe? - Either or Neither - Is Apple All Right - Stocks On Our Radar Companies discussed: SpaceX (SPCX), Microsoft (MSFT), Alphabet (GOOG), FormFactor (FORM), Casey’s General Stores (CASY), Target

Oracle’s earnings results made one thing abundantly clear, the spending rate for data centers and AI infrastructure isn’t slowing down any time soon. While the market didn’t respond too favorably to the announcement it was increasing its capital spending for the upcoming fiscal year, there is likely a long list of companies that will benefit. We dig into some of the bottlenecks and pinch points of this massive buildout. Plus, why do international stocks trade at such a discount to American ones? Tyler Crowe, Matt Frankel, and Jon Quast discuss: -

Five years ago, electric vehicles were the talk of the market. But in the U.S., sales of electric vehicles are falling and competition is heating up. With that backdrop, Rivian has introduced the R2 and investors still think this will be a game-changer for the company. We discuss the vehicle and company’s prospects, whether autonomy will be a tailwind, and get to hidden gems on our watchlist in this episode. Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Rachel Warren discuss: - Rivian’s R2 launch - The decline of EVs in the U.S. -

There’s no big headline to point to here, but several small data points and policy decisions all point to one thing: Europe wants to build its own digital infrastructure. That could have profound implications for the mega tech companies in the US, but it could also mean opportunities in helping Europe build out a digital infrastructure for AI and autonomy. Plus, what to make of the Shiller CAPE ratio and how to use cash positions. Tyler Crowe, Matt Frankel, and Lou Whiteman discuss: - Apple fighting with the EU about Siri

The S&P 500 index is removing Pool Corp and Campbell Soup Company from the index and replacing them with Marvell Technology and Flex. Jon, Matt, and Rachel explain what these two new companies do as well as weigh in on whether they could be hidden gems. After this, the team dives into the mailbag with Rachel leading the discussion on Bristol-Myers Squibb and Matt providing some reflections on age-related investing considerations. Jon Quast, Matt Frankel, and Rachel Warren discuss: -Marvel’s trillion-dollar opportunity -Whether Flex is overvalued right now -Why Bristol-Myers Squibb

Every time you log into a corporate network, send a file, or spin up an AI agent, something has to decide what's allowed and what isn't. So what happens when the number of things asking for access goes from 50 million users to billions of AI agents — and the bad actors have frontier models helping them find the cracks? Motley Fool analyst Jason Moser talks with Zscaler CFO Kevin Rubin about zero trust security, the agentic AI threat landscape, and why the cybersecurity buildout may be one of the most

It’s Month 6 of our 2026 Financial Planning Challenge! In this installment, Fools Robert Brokamp and Stephanie Marini suggest ways to prioritize and quantify your financial goals, and highlight some tools that will help you crunch the numbers. Also in this episode:-A recent study finds that taxes can take more than a third of your investment over the long term-According to a Wall Street Journal analysis, the five largest home insurers didn’t pay out on more than 44% of claims last year, up from 36% a decade earlier-The share of national

The biggest IPOs ever are coming and investors are (understandably) excited. But historically this is a time caution is needed and we discuss why these deals in particular may need some seasoning. We also discuss the advances in autonomy and where there’s opportunities to invest in businesses without speculating. Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Jason Moser discuss: - Today’s market crash - IPO season - Autonomy is here - Who is making irresponsible predictions? - Stocks on our radar Companies discussed: SpaceX, Uber (UBER), Quantinuum (QNT), Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL), NVIDIA (NVDA),

It seems like no matter the size of a company, it is possible we’ll see a double-digit percentage move in its stock on an earnings release. Today, it was Broadcom's turn to drop nearly 15% after the company reported what look like solid numbers. But when it comes to quarterly earnings, it’s all about the expectations game. Today’s move was clear that expectations are high for AI. Plus, stocks bucking their sector trends and how these mega IPOs will impact indices. Tyler Crowe, Matt Frankel, and Lou Whiteman discuss: - Broadcom’s

Alphabet is raising over $80 billion to help its AI buildout, assisted by Berkshire Hathaway. We discuss what that says about the ROI of AI today and how balance sheets play into the equation. Then we discuss the AI supplier hype and why Bitcoin might have a tough year ahead. Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Tyler Crowe discuss: - Alphabet’s $80 billion flex - AI supplier whack a mole - Bitcoin’s Michael Saylor problem Companies discussed: Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL), Berkshire Hathaway (BRKA, BRKB), Micron (MU), Amazon (AMZN), Microsoft (MSFT), Bitcoin (BTC),

Dollar General was a stock market darling for much of the 2010s, but fell on hard times a few years ago. Numerous value investors have been betting that “it’s not that bad”, but that turnaround strategy has taken much longer than expected. Lou, Matt, and Tyler all look at the status of the Dollar General turnaround story and what does it take to invest successfully in turnarounds. Plus, thoughts on the Citron Research verdict and whether crowdfunded real estate opportunities are worth it. Tyler Crowe, Matt Frankel, and Lou Whiteman discuss:

Nvidia announced its new CPU at an event in Taipei and Jon, Rachel, and Matt talked about why potential customers may be interested in buying as well as the potential impacts to primary CPU players such as Intel and AMD. The team also talks about Berkshire Hathaway’s homebuilder acquisition before closing with a question regarding passive investing trends. Jon Quast, Matt Frankel, and Rachel Warren discuss: -Nvidia’s new Vera CPU -The potential fallout in the CPU markout -Berkshire Hathaway’s latest acquisition -Passive investing’s impact on the stock market Companies discussed: Nvidia

Token consumption grew 17 times last year — not 17%, 17 times. So why are some investors still underexposed to the biggest structural shift in a generation? Motley Fool Contributing Analyst Rachel Warren talks with Jay Jacobs, US Head of Equity ETFs at BlackRock, about the firm's 2026 Thematic Outlook: why the AI infrastructure boom is still in its infancy, how thematic ETFs can give retail investors more precise exposure than traditional sector funds, and what the rise of agentic AI, physical robotics, and tokenization means for your portfolio. Host: Rachel

Determining when you can retire requires making several assumptions about the future. Some of the commonly recommended assumptions are very conservative, and may result in you working longer than necessary and spending less in retirement than you could. Robert Brokamp looks at some rules of thumbs that may be overly cautious.Also in this episode:-A study finds that financial mistakes can be a predictor of dementia-Saving more for retirement not only boosts your portfolio but lowers the amount you need to have saved before you retire because you learn to live on

Money continues to pour into AI companies like Anthropic, who announced a $65 billion fundraising round this week. But companies are starting to scrutinize their AI investments, which may not be paying off as hoped. Plus, we discuss some of our lessons of a lifetime investing and the stocks on our radar. Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Emily Flippen discuss: - Anthropic’s $65 billion raise - Corporate America’s ROI on AI - What do consumers want? - Our favorite investing quotes and books - Stocks on our radar Companies discussed: FedEx

Jon, Matt, and Travis start the episode by talking about Snowflake’s latest financial results that were catalyzed by one of its newest AI product offerings. The team then talks about the sluggish environment for refinancing mortgages as well as the publicly-traded companies that are impacted. And finally, they finish up talking about some hidden opportunities exposed by Fertitta Entertainment’s acquisition of Caeser’s Entertainment. Jon Quast, Matt Frankel, and Travis Hoium discuss: -Snowflake’s latest quarter -Cloud computing versus AI software -Plunging demand for mortgage refinancing -Caeser’s sale to Fertitta Entertainment -The sneaky

Micron has had a turnaround for the ages, going from a free cash flow negative company to a $1 trillion valuation in a little over a year. What does it tell us about the AI buildout? Plus, we get to Eli Lilly’s incredible trial results, acquisition spree, and growth plans before ending with Zscaler’s earnings and why the stock fell 30% today.Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Rachel Warren discuss:- Micron’s trip to $1 trillion- Eli Lilly’s Winning Streak- Zscaler earningsCompanies discussed: Micron (MU), Eli Lilly (LLY), Zscaler (ZS).Host: Travis HoiumGuests: Lou

Ferrari Luce has been announced and it’s getting widely criticised by for the design, which is very un-Ferrari. But maybe that’s the point for a company that sells vehicles that are more show item than utility. Plus, we discuss why the market is bullish on an Iran agreement and how AI spending may take a hit. Travis Hoium, Matt Frankel, and Lou Whiteman discuss: - Ferrari Luce - The market thinks the Iran conflict is coming to an end - Is AI compute spending slowing down Companies discussed: Ferrari (RACE), Apple

It’s a deep dive into the Hidden Gems Investing mailbag as Jon, Matt, and Rachel handle questions regarding international diversification, stocks that have lost momentum, and the changing cybersecurity landscape due to AI. Jon Quast, Matt Frankel, and Rachel Warren discuss: -Magnificent 7 stocks vs international diversification -How to diversify into Japan and India -Stocks that have lost momentum: MercadoLibre and SoFi -The threat to SentinelOne from Anthropic’s Mythos Companies discussed: Apple (APPL), Amazon (AMZN), Microsoft (MSFT), Meta Platforms (META), Alphabet (GOOG)(GOOGL), General Motors (GM), Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A)(BRK.B), Realty Income (O),

Why do so many people feel overwhelmed right now? And what can investors do about it? How can you separate market signal from media noise when headlines are designed to hijack your attention? Motley Fool Analyst Rachel Warren talks with Fred Marshall, author of Thrive: The Antidote to Future Shock, about staying calm, focused, and effective in a world changing faster than our ability to adapt. Host: Rachel Warren Guest: Fred Marshall Producers: Bart Shannon, Lauren Budabin Disclosure: Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool

Bad news, Fools: You and everyone you know is going to eventually pass away. And before then, you or the people you love may become physically or mentally incapacitated. But despite these certainties and possibilities, most people don’t have an estate plan, and if they do, it’s often outdated. Robert Brokamp speaks with attorney Jill Mastroianni, the host of the Death Readiness podcast, about how to protect your assets, your family, and yourself with an updated estate plan.Also in this episode:-Interest rates all over the world are rising, and bond prices

We learned how much money SpaceX is (or isn’t) making from rocket launches and AI in anticipation of the company’s upcoming IPO. Plus, we discuss positive retail earnings, NVIDIA’s results, and software making a comeback. Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Jon Quast discuss: - SpaceX S-1 - NVIDIA earnings - Target and Walmart’s results - Software’s comeback Companies discussed: Tesla (TSLA), Target (TGT), Walmart (WMT), NVIDIA (NVDA), Onto Innovation (ONTO), IBM (IBM), Cloudflare (NET), Workday (WDAY). Host: Travis Hoium Guests: Lou Whiteman, Jon Quast Engineer: Dan Boyd Disclosure: Advertisements are sponsored

Stop the presses (or the recording, I guess)! SpaceX has filed its S-1 in anticipation of an IPO. The team digs into the details of the IPO prospectus and looks for some of the things that stand out in this monumental, possibly $2 trillion, public offering. Tyler Crowe, Matt Frankel, and Jon Quast discuss:- Starlink’s profitability- The space launch businesses (sort of) profitability- The unbelievably large market estimates- Is SpaceX actually just an AI company?- Can investors benefit from this corporate structure?- The leap of faith that is the valuation Companies

Google I/O revealed a lot about Google’s future in artificial intelligence. Not only did the company release a new model, updated search, and launched new AI glasses. We discuss what we learned, whether this is a real normie moment for AI, and what the impacts will be outside of Alphabet.Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Rachel Warren discuss:- Google I/O- Is this AI for normies?- Downstream impacts for investors.Companies discussed: Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL), NVIDIA (NVDA).Host: Travis HoiumGuests: Lou Whiteman, Rachel WarrenEngineer: Kristi Waterworth Disclosure: Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational

It may not look like much right now, but one small detail in Home Depot’s earnings report that should bode well for the beleaguered home improvement retail. We look at the company’s most recent results, whether the company’s stock looks attractive after a five year malaise, and what other companies in the housing and home improvement indsutryTyler Crowe, Matt Frankel, and Lou Whiteman discuss:- Home Depot’s earnings: The good and the “meh”- Home Depot Stock: value investment or value trap?- Are interest rates really the problem for housing?- Where to invest

The market is buying everything AI related, but that love doesn’t extend to this year’s college graduates or the localities seeing data centers go up. We discuss the pushback to AI that many in Silicon Valley didn’t see coming. Plus, we give a peak at retail earnings and the drama in Lululemon’s board room. Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Rachel Warren discuss: - AI’s unexpected local pushback - Previewing retail earnings - Lululemon’s drama Companies discussed: Lululemon (LULU), Nike (NKE), Target (TGT), Walmart (WMT), Home Depot (HG), TJX Companies (TJX). Host:

Why does having too much freedom often lead to business failures? How do strict boundaries drive innovation at companies like Pixar and Apple? How can investors use "satisficing" to make better choices in an overwhelmingly complex market? Motley Fool Chief Investment Officer Andy Cross talks with David Epstein, author of Inside the Box: How Constraints Make Us Bette Host: Andy Cross Guest: David Epstein Producer: Bart Shannon, Mac Greer Disclosure: Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, “TMF”) do not endorse,

he age at which you file for Social Security will be one of the most important retirement-related decisions you’ll make. Robert Brokamp discusses the pros and cons of delaying with CPA and financial planner Mike Piper, the creator of Opensocialsecurity.com, a free tool that helps retirees choose the optimal age to claim benefits. Also in this episode:-A report from Standard & Poor’s finds that only 1 in 10 mutual funds that performed in top 25% from 2016-2020 remained in the top 25% from 2021-2025-Home price growth has begun lagging inflation, and

A look back on what we learned from earnings season, what is hot (and what is not) in the market, and a debate over whether or not inflation can halt the rally. Travis Hoium, Jason Moser, and Lou Whiteman discuss: - What worked (and what didn’t work) this earnings season - What’s wrong with restaurant and apparel stocks? - Should inflation talk worry investors? - Plus, the stocks on our radar Companies discussed:. CBRS, NKE, CHRW, SBUX, DRI, CAVA, DECK, ONON, ISRG, GEH Host: Travis Hoium Guests: Jason Moser, Lou Whiteman

If you’re making a list of the companies delivering better-than-expected earnings results this quarter, then add Cisco and Lumentum to the list. Spending on data centers and other AI infrastructure is leading both companies to soaring heights, and their valuations reflect Wall Street’s Optimism. Tyler, Matt, and Jon break down the most recent earnings results from these two AI equipment suppliers and whether they look like solid investments today. Tyler Crowe, Matt Frankel, and Jon Quast discuss: - Cisco’s blowout earnings - What to do when a cyclical company has a

Costs are going up for consumers and producers, which may not be a trend that stops anytime soon. We discuss what’s driving the increases and how it may eventually cause some shocks in a highly valued stock market today. Travis Hoium, Tyler Crowe, and Lou Whiteman discuss: - Consumer price index (CPI) surge - Producer price index (PPI) surge - What higher inflation means for the market Companies discussed: Costco (COST), Walmart (WMT), Target (TGT). Host: Travis Hoium Guests: Tyler Crowe, and Lou Whiteman Engineer: Dan Boyd Disclosure: Advertisements are sponsored

One of Wall Street’s favorite hobbies is coming up with catchy nicknames for a group of stocks. Thanks to AI, we have a new one: The “AI 11”. Tyler, Matt, and Travis break down what’s in the AI 11 basket, whether its better to invest in baskets or individual companies, the AI Bubble, the state of athletic wear, and listener questions. Tyler Crowe, Matt Frankel, and Travis Hoium discuss: - Who’s part of the “AI 11” - What’s better for investing in trends: single stocks or the basket approach? - The

Fool contributors Jon, Matt, and Rachel discuss a surprisingly good quarter for an enterprise software company before pivoting to a conversation on hot, upcoming IPOs and how investors should be thinking about managing their portfolios in light of the new exciting opportunities. Jon Quast, Matt Frankel, and Rachel Warren discuss: -Monday.com’s financial results for the first quarter of 2026 -The upcoming Cerebras IPO -Mailbag: Trim my winners to raise cash or deploy new cash? Companies discussed: Monday.com (MNDY), Cerebras, Nvidia (NVDA), OpenAI, Figma (FIG) Host: Jon Quast Guests: Matt Frankel, Rachel

What 300-year-old investing principles still apply today? What can Teddy Roosevelt’s cattle farm disaster teach us about modern stock picking? And could you really buy real estate on the moon? In this episode, historian, investor, and author Dr. Joseph S. Moore joins the show to discuss his new book, How to Get Rich in American History. Host: Rich Lumulleau Guest: Joseph Moore Producer: Bart Shannon, Mac Greer Disclosure: Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, “TMF”) do not endorse, recommend, or

If you’re like most working Americans, your No. 1 strategy for accumulating enough money to retire is by contributing to a defined-contribution plan such as a 401(k), 403(b), or the federal Thrift Savings Plan. Consequently, when you retire will depend largely on how well you manage your account. Robert Brokamp provides 11 tips for making the most of your employer-sponsored retirement plan. Also in this episode:-The S&P 500 is near all-time highs, but small caps and international stocks are doing even better so far in 2026.-A new study finds that retiring

Elon Musk’s EV and rocket empire may be expanding into chips if recent plans to spend up to $119 billion in new chip fab facilities become reality. We discuss the implications for the industry and Musk’s companies, plus update on SaaS stocks, and what technologies have staying power for the next decade. Travis Hoium, Dan Caplinger, and Tim Beyers discuss: - Musk’s chip dreams - SaaS recovery - What technologies will survive the next decade? - Stocks on our radar Companies discussed: Tesla (TSLA), DataDog (DDOG), Sportsradar (SRAD), MercadoLibre (MELI), DigitalOcean

It takes a lot of careful thought and planning to add more semiconductor manufacturing capacity. ARM Holdings has said they’ve seen enough demand that they are getting into the manufacturing business themselves. On today’s show, we break down ARMs decision to add production capacity, how it compared to AMD’s results, Doordash’s peculiar earnings, and we dig into the mailbag. Tyler Crowe, Matt Frankel, and Jon Quast discuss: - ARM Holdings and Advanced Micro Devices blowout earnings - ARM’s ambitious new goal to build its own chips - The bottlenecks to bringing

Uber has been in the middle of the autonomy debate and recently added hotels to the mix, so we’re wondering if they can be the “everything” app built around transportation? First quarter results indicated they have the momentum to do it. We also get to results from Disney and Novo Nordisk, which had investors cheering today. Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Rachel Warren discuss: - Uber’s Q1 2026 results - Can Uber make an “everything” app? - Disney’s momentum and challenges - Novo Nordisk’s GLP-1 conundrum Companies discussed: Uber (UBER), Expedia

Shopify delivered a strong earnings report, but investors were underwhelmed by guidance. We take a look at how investors should feel about the company's long-term prospects. Plus, Amazon's move into logistics caused several shipping stocks to plunge. We look at what Amazon is up to and why it is entering a new market while spending billions on data centers. Tyler Crowe, Matt Frankel, and Lou Whiteman discuss:- Shopify’s Underwhelming Quarter- Amazon Plans Logistics Push- When to sell your winnersCompanies discussed: SHOP, AMZN, UPS, FDX, GXO, STRL, AXONHost: Tyler CroweGuests: Matt Frankel,

A bevy of acquisition chatter has the Motley Fool Hidden Gems Investing team digging down into what can make or break a deal. The team discusses GameStop’s proposal to buy eBay for $56 billion, a rumor regarding interest from Anthropic to buy Atlassian, and lessons from a great acquirer in Berkshire Hathaway.Jon Quast, Rachel Warren, and Travis Hoium discuss:-GameStop’s $100 billion market cap ambition-The potential acquisition of eBay-Anthropic’s rumored interest in Atlassian-Other software companies that may be attractive targets-Hidden gem lessons from Berkshire HathawayCompanies discussed: GameStop (GME), eBay (EBAY), Atlassian (TEAM),

Where are we in the Nvidia story today? Is there an AI bubble? What’s Nvidia’s next big market? Motley Fool Chief Investment Officer Andy Cross talks with Stephen Witt, author of The Thinking Machine: Jensen Huang, Nvidia and the World's Most Coveted Microchip. Host: Andy Cross Guest: Stephen Witt Producer: Bart Shannon, Mac Greer Disclosure: Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, “TMF”) do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is

According to the Investment Company Institute, more than 120 million individuals in the U.S. own some type of fund. After all, they may not have a choice; the most common way Americans save for retirement is through an employer plan such as a 401(k), and in most of those plans, the only investment choices are a menu of funds. Robert Brokamp and Amanda Kish discuss the factors to consider when evaluating mutual funds and ETFs. Also in this episode:-Interest rates are rising, bond prices are falling, and the Fed is staying

Big tech earnings have shown that artificial intelligence has become a massive growth business for the biggest companies in the world. And it better be because they’re spending nearly $1 trillion per year on the technology, but will it pay off? Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Jon Quast discuss: - Big tech’s AI growth - Is the economy healthy or hanging on by a thread? - Market predictions - Stocks on our radar Companies discussed: Textron (TXT), Circle (CRCL), Apple (AAPL), Amazon (AMZN), Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL), NVIDIA (NVDA), Microsoft (MSFT), Meta

Motley fool co-founder and CEO Tom Gardner stopped by today on the podcast. There, he and the team browke down the changing dynamics behind earnings from four of the Magnificent 7 companies, what to make of consumer sentiment at a 60 year low, and answering a guest question about the new competition for NVIDIA chips. Tom, Tyler, and Jon discuss: - The markets reaction to Alphabet, Microsoft, Amazon, and Meta’s earnings report - What matters most about AI infrastructure spending - Rising costs for the hyperscalers: fear or opportunity? - Making

The flood of earnings has begun and there are some surprises to investors. Spotify, Robinhood, and SoFi all dropped after results failed to impress, but these are still solid businesses. Plus, we covered Bloom Energy’s rise and whether there’s risk in energy today.Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Rachel Warren discuss:- Spotify and streaming prices and ads- Robinhood and SoFi drop- Bloom Energy and the AI energy bubbleCompanies discussed: Spotify (SPOT), Netflix (NFLX), Robinhood (HOOD), SoFi (SOFI), Bloom Energy (BE).Host: Travis HoiumGuests: Lou Whiteman, Rachel WarrenEngineer: Dan Boyd, Kristi WaterworthAdvertisements are sponsored

OpenAI reportedly missed its own growth and revenue expectations recently, and shares of Oracle and other companies with large deals with the AI giant are trading lower. In this episode, the team discuss the OpenAI news and much more. Tyler Crowe, Matt Frankel, and Lou Whiteman discuss: - OpenAI's disappointing growth and what it means for tech investors - Whether OpenAI and its rivals will be able to scale to profitability anytime soon - General Motors' latest earnings and why Matt is such a big believer - Whether investors should take

Jon Quast, Matt Frankel, and Rachel Warren discuss: -Financial results from Domino’s Pizza and what it tells us about the economy -Microsoft and OpenAI modify the terms of their partnership -Qualcomm gets a boost from reported plans for an AI-native phone -Mailbag: Why is the stock price not matching the business results? Companies discussed: Domino’s Pizza (DPZ), OpenAI, Microsoft (MSFT), Qualcomm (QCOM), Nike (NKE), Unity (U) Host: Jon Quast Guests: Matt Frankel, Rachel Warren Engineer: Dan Boyd Disclosure: Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool

Morgan Housel is the bestselling author of The Psychology of Money, Same As Ever, and The Art of Spending Money. At our recent Motley Fool member event, Senior Vice-President of Rule Breakers strategy Brian Richards sat down with Morgan for a conversation about how the AI boom is intersecting with human psychology and investing. Host: Brian Richards Guest: Morgan Housel Producer: Bart Shannon, Mac Greer Disclosure: Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, “TMF”) do not endorse, recommend, or verify the

People look forward to retirement as a time of fewer obligations, but it can also be a time of lower taxes, especially if you have money in Roth retirement accounts. However, if you earn too much money, you can’t contribute directly to a Roth IRA. But you may still have an option. Host Robert Brokamp lays out the five steps to contributing to a backdoor Roth IRA, and highlights a landmine to avoid. Also in this episode:-The stock market posted one of its best 10-day returns – what does history say

AI is driving the market in multiple directions in 2026 and this week’s winner was Intel, who has such high demand it’s selling chips it once thought were worthless. We discuss the dynamics and get to the Jobs/Cook run at Apple, and another SaaSpocalypse. Travis Hoium, Lou Whitemand, and Jason Moser discuss: - The Jobs/Cook era at Apple - Intel & AI - SaaSpocalype 3.0 - Value or falling knife stocks Companies discussed: Adobe (ADBE), Salesforce (CRM), Palantir (PLTR), The Trade Desk (TTD), Apple (AAPL), Servicenow (NOW), Southwest Airlines (LUV), Alphabet

Earnings season is now in full swing, and we recently got a look at the latest results from Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) and some of the most prominent technology companies in the market. In today's episode, the team breaks down some of the key points investors need to know.Tyler Crowe, Matt Frankel, and Jon Quast discuss: The biggest surprises from Tesla's earnings report and call. Earnings from IBM, Texas Instruments, and GE Vernova. Why Progressive is down by more than 20% from the highs. Companies discussed: TSLA, IBM, TXN, GEV, PGRHost: Tyler

SpaceX is buying another AI company, this time it’s Cursor. The space company has transformed itself into an AI company, but does this mean it can catch up to Google, Anthropic, or OpenAI? Plus, we cover Amazon’s move into GLP-1s and Meta’s new AI use case. Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Rachel Warren discuss: - SpaceX agrees to buy Cursor - Amazon gets into GLP-1s - Meta’s AI spyware Companies discussed: Amazon (AMZN), Hims & Hers (HIMS), Meta Platforms (META), Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL). Host: Travis Hoium Guests: Lou Whiteman, Rachel Warren

It wasn't a complete surprise, but Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) CEO Tim Cook is stepping aside and the company's current head of hardware, Jon Ternus, will be taking the helm in September. In this episode, the team discuss Cook's legacy, the biggest challenges and opportunities for the new leader, and more. Tyler Crowe, Matt Frankel, and Jon Quast discuss: - Tim Cook and his accomplishments at Apple - Apple's new CEO and what his biggest challenges are - Whether the S&P 500 will include SpaceX after it goes public - AST Spacemobil

Serial acquirer QXO has made a transformative $17 billion acquisition of TopBuild to create the second largest player in the industry. Motley Fool analysts Jason Hall and Matt Frankel break this deal down before discussing developments with Tesla’s Robotaxis and answering a listening question about selling stocks. Jon Quast, Matt Frankel, and Jason Hall discuss: -QXO’s $17 billion acquisition of TopBuild -Tesla’s Robotaxi expansion -Mailbag: Did I make a mistake by selling a stock that went up? Companies discussed: QXO (QXO), TopBuild (BLD), XPO (XPO), United Rentals (URI), Tesla (TSLA), Uber

We at The Motley Fool are proponents of investing in individual stocks. But does that result in betting your financial future on too few companies? In this second of a two-part conversation, Motley Fool Senior Advisor Robert Brokamp speaks with Ben Carlson about the risks of investing in individual stocks, market valuations, balancing saving for the future vs. enjoying life today, and the career advice we give our kids. Ben is the Director of Institutional Asset Management at Ritholtz Wealth Management, the writer behind the “A Wealth of Common Sense” blog,

We at The Motley Fool believe that investing in the stock market is the best path to long-term wealth. But it isn’t always easy to stick with stocks. In this first of a two-part conversation, Motley Fool Senior Advisor Robert Brokamp speaks with Ben Carlson about what we can learn from the Great Depression and Japan, how even the worst periods for investors eventually turn out fine over the long term, and how diversification can help.Ben is the Director of Institutional Asset Management at Ritholtz Wealth Management, the writer behind the

As earnings season gets underway, the S&P 500 has soared past 7,000 for the first time. Our team reflects on the market’s rapid rebound as well as dissects the important financial reports we’ve received so far. Trends in digital advertising and generative AI are discussed. And the team parses news from noise in recent press releases before ending with stocks on our radar. Jon Quast, Lou Whiteman, and Asit Sharma discuss: - Netflix’s Q1 2026 financial results - Broad takeaways from some big banks - Meta Platforms catching up to Alphabet

Motley Fool contributors Jason Hall, Jon Quast, and Matt Frankel discuss financial news that investors should know about. On today’s show, this includes recent financial results from banking giants Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) and Charles Schwab (NYSE:SCHW), and key "picks and shovels" providers in the semiconductor industry, Taiwan Semiconductor (NYSE:TSM) and ASML (NASDAQ:ASML). They end the show discussing three stocks they are most-looking-forward to hearing from this earnings season: Stock 1, Stock 2, and Stock 3. Jason Hall, Jon Quast, and Matt Frankel discuss: -Bank of America and Schwab Q1 results

We dig deep into Alphabet, the tech giant that has become so much more than search. To start, we cover whether search is being disrupted and then cover the adjacent businesses like YouTube and Google Cloud that may have more power than you think. To end the show, we discuss some hidden gems in Alphabet’s portfolio that you may not realize are worth hundreds of billions of dollars. Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Rachel Warren discuss: - The search core - YouTube’s scale and potential - Google Cloud’s growth - Hidden

Chinese electric vehicles are quickly becoming a dominant force in the industry. Rapid growth is putting these cars on the map worldwide, but it hasn’t necessarily translated into profits. We take a listener question as a chance to dive into the Chinese Electric vehicle industry, the investability of these new vehicle manufacturers, and how it may shape or change our view of investing in the automotive industry writ large Tyler Crowe, Lou Whiteman, and Jason Hall discuss: - The rapid growth of Chinese electric vehicles - The increasing competitive landscape and

Motley Fool contributors Jon Quast, Rachel Warren, and Jason Hall discuss financial news that investors should know about. On today’s show, this includes recent financial results from investing bank Goldman Sachs as well as the U.S. blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. Finally, the team ends the show with a question from a listener regarding SpaceX’s upcoming IPO.Jon Quast, Rachel Warren, and Jason Hall discuss:-Goldman Sach’s Q1 2026 financial report-Economic trends to watch during earnings season-The impacts from new U.S. blockades-A listener question about SpaceX and major stock indicesCompanies discussed: Goldman

What if the next big breakthrough in mental health care has nothing to do with taking a daily pill? Founders of the Integrative Psychiatry Institute, Dr. Will Van Derveer and Keith Kurlander, join the show to discuss their new book, Psychedelic Therapy: A Revolutionary Approach to Restoring Mental Health and Reclaiming Your Life. Motley Fool analyst Sanmeet Deo talks with the founders about the shift from a counterculture fringe movement to an FDA-backed clinical model, Big Pharma's strategy, and why the real investing opportunity lies in a $20,000 service. Host: Sanmeet

Perhaps, amidst all your reading and podcast-listening about personal finances, you’ve thought to yourself, “I should explore becoming a professional financial planner.” If so, this is the episode for you. Host Robert Brokamp discusses the topic with Hannah Moore, the founder of Amplified Planning, the owner and principal financial planner at Guiding Wealth, and the creator of The Externship, a summer program for aspiring financial planners and people who want to build their own financial plan.Topics covered:-The benefits of being a professional financial planner-The future of the profession, especially in a

The first quarter of 2026 is in the rearview mirror and earnings season begins next week. We discuss what we’re looking for along with the latest in the world of artificial intelligence at the biggest companies in the world. Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Jon Quast discuss: - Earnings season expectations - AI’s most dangerous moment - Is Meta back in AI? - Home run CEOs - Stocks on our radar Companies discussed: Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL), Amazon (AMZN), Meta Platforms (META), Crocs (CROX), Target (TGT), Snap (SNAP), Apple (AAPL), Nike (NKE),

Matt Frankel, Tyler Crowe, and Jon Quast discuss: Why software stocks are down amid AI concerns The SaaS companies likely to be the most vulnerable Software stocks that could win in an agentic AI world. Companies discussed: NOW, CHGG, ADBE, TEAM, IGV, DDOG, HUBS, CNSWF, ASAN, ZS, CRWD, DUOL, CDNS, SNPS Host: Tyler Crowe Guests: Matt Frankel, Jon Quast Producer: Anand Chokkavelu Engineer: Dan Boyd Disclosure: Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, “TMF”) do not endorse, recommend, or verify the

Anthropic has tripled revenue in the first three months of 2026, but the biggest beneficiary may be Alphabet. The company owns 14% of Anthropic and the AI startup is buying the company’s TPUs and using Google Cloud. We also discuss the rumored foldable iPhone and Delta’s earnings. Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Rachel Warren discuss: - Anthropic’s growth - Google’s big win - Foldable iPhones - Delta’s earnings Companies discussed: Alphabet (GOOG), NVIDIA (NVDA), Apple (AAPL), Delta Airlines (DAL). Host: Travis Hoium Guests: Lou Whiteman, Rachel Warren Engineer: Dan Boyd Disclosure:

Reading Jamie Dimon’s annual letter to shareholders is one of those calendar events. For those who haven’t had time to read it, we broke down some of the big takeaways from the letter as well as pushed back at some of the things we were less sure about. Plus, dissecting Bill Ackman’s Universal Music Group bid and answering listener questions. Tyler Crowe, Lou Whiteman, and Jason Hall discuss: - Jamie Dimon’s message to JPMorgan investors - Dimon’s words of warning to the private credit market - Whether rolling back bank regulations

Description: The Motley Fool Hidden Gems team takes a listener question about diversification, acknowledging the volatility in the stock market as well as why diversification is a winning strategy for the long term.Jon Quast, Matt Frankel, and Rachel Warren discuss:-Market volatility: What it is-How bad things can get-How diversification can help returns-Stocks that help long-term returnsCompanies discussed: Bank of America (BAC), Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A)(BRK.B), Apple (AAPL), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Prologis (PLD), PepsiCo (PEP)Got investing questions for the podcast? Email us at podcasts@fool.comHost: Jon QuastGuests: Matt Frankel, Rachel WarrenEngineer: Bart ShannonAdvertisements

What’s the secret to out-innovating the competition? Former Tesla President Jon McNeill joins the show to discuss his new book, The Algorithm: The Hypergrowth Formula that Transformed Tesla, Lululemon, General Motors and SpaceX. Motley Fool analyst Rachel Warren talks with McNeill about the five-step formula for achieving hypergrowth, the hidden metric every investor should track, and the AI revolution. Host: Rachel Warren Guest: Jon McNeill Producer: Bart Shannon, Mac Greer Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, "TMF") do not endorse,

It’s Month 4 of our financial planning challenge, which we’re calling “A Year Well-Planned.” This month, Fools Robert Brokamp and Stephanie Marini discuss the different ways to invest in stocks, bonds, and cash, and the account types to consider. Topics covered:-The pros and cons of index funds, actively managed funds, and individual stocks-Choosing between cash and bonds for the safer side of your portfolio-Which types of investments should go in taxable brokerage accounts, 401(k)s, IRAs, and Roths-Two questions to ask of each of your investments: 1) If I didn’t own it,

Oil has soared to $110 per barrel, but hasn’t hit the economy yet. We discuss why and than get to the hottest IPO ever, SpaceX, and what the future of the space economy might look like. Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Dan Caplinger discuss: - Oil markets - SpaceX’s $2 trillion IPO - Our mini-portfolio - Stocks on our radar Companies discussed: TransDigm (TDG), Truist Financial (TFC), Rocket Lab (RKLB), QXO (QXO), Nelnet (NNI), Booking (BKNG), Moderna (MRNA), Freeport-McMoRan (FCX), Microsoft (MSFT), Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-B), Alphabet (GOOG), Uber (UBER), Intuit (INTU),

On the heels of the Artemis II launch and SpaceX’s confidential filing to go public, Amazon is reportedly looking to acquire Globalstar as it works on its own satellite internet ambitions. Our analyst team also takes a look at the economy through the lens of luxury furniture retailer RH before closing the show out by answering a question from our mailbag about good investing books for beginners. Tyler Crowe, Matt Frankel, and Jon Quast discuss: - Amazon’s reported interest in Globalstar - RH and housing trends - Best investing books for

OpenAI announced a $122 billion capital raise and the market barely blinked. But this may indicate bigger challenges ahead for the AI giant. Then we discuss Nike’s disappointing earnings and why Oracle is laying off 30,000 employees. Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Rachel Warren discuss: - OpenAI’s $122 billion capital raise - Nike’s disappointment - Oracle lays off 30,000 Companies discussed: Alphabet (GOOG), Amazon (AMZN), Oracle (ORCL), Nike (NKE). Host: Travis Hoium Guests: Lou Whiteman, Rachel Warren Engineer: Dan Boyd Disclosure: Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only.

We’re only a couple of days into the week, but we’ve already seen some large merger & acquisition deals that could shake up the consumer goods and the food distribution industry. If that weren’t enough, the healthcare industry has its own deal announcements. Plus, mailbag questions Tyler Crowe, Matt Frankel, and Lou Whiteman discuss: - Sysco’s $26 billion deal for Restaurant Depot - McCormick’s $44 billion deal for Unilever’s food division - The track record of major consumer brand mergers - Eli Lilly acquiring Centessa Pharmaceuticals - Listener question: Thoughts on

The Motley Fool’s Hidden Gems team talks about how investors are divided about whether AI is a benefit or an existential risk for third-party demand aggregators. They also discuss the latest news from space as well as dissect comments over the weekend from billionaire investor Bill Ackman. Jon Quast, Matt Frankel, and Rachel Warren discuss: -The bull and bear cases for AI and 3rd party platforms -SpaceX’s record-smashing IPO on tap -Bill Ackman’s comments on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac -Value stocks our analysts like now Companies discussed: Expedia (EXPE), Maplebear

What will fuel the next 75 years of global economic growth? Chris Bradley, senior partner and director of the McKinsey Global Institute, joins the show to discuss his new book, A Century of Plenty: A Story of Progress for Generations to Come. Motley Fool analyst Rachel Warren talks with Bradley about the next 75 years, the $700 billion AI supercycle, and why the world needs an energy renaissance. Host: Rachel Warren Guest: Chris Bradley Producer: Bart Shannon, Mac Greer Disclosure: Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The

The Motley Fool was founded more than 30 years ago, based on the belief that you can manage your own money. However, not everyone has the time to learn how to become a do-it-yourself financial planner. Plus, you may want an objective second opinion from an expert every once in a while, just to make sure you’re covering all the bases.This week, Robert Brokamp speaks with Hannah Moore, the founder of Amplified Planning, the owner and principal financial planner at Guiding Wealth, and the creator of The Externship, a summer program

The stock market has entered correction territory as the AI trade falls apart and rising energy prices risk a global recession. We discuss how to handle market downturns, what we see in energy markets, and why long-term investing is still the answer for investors.Travis Hoium, Andy Cross, and Lou Whiteman discuss:- Nasdaq correction- Energy’s shocking rise- The AI trade- How well do you know your market history- Stocks on our radarCompanies discussed: Netflix (NFLX), Cintas (CTAS), Delta (DAL), Jetblu (JBLU), NVIDIA (NVDA), Microsoft (MSFT), Alphabet (GOOG).Host: Travis HoiumGuests: Andy Cross, Lou

The approach to AI so far can be best described as a using brute force to make things happen. It’s been effective so far, but the approach starts to run into problems when the numbers get really big. Thankfully, some new developments in AI could help alleviate that challenge. Matt, Jon, and Tyler discuss how Google and ARM are advancing AI efficiency. Plus, social media’s bad week in court and the mailbag. Tyler Crowe, Jon, Quast, and Matt Frankel discuss: Meta and Alphabet losing watershed social media cases Is a “tobacco

OpenAI is shutting down Sora and its video generation models to focus on enterprise customers and coding. Meanwhile, Coinbase and Circle are crashing as congress considers a bill that could eliminate stablecoin rewards. The irony is, Coinbase could be more profitable without rewards.Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Rachel Warren discuss:- Sora is shutting down- Stablecoins in congress- Amazon’s latest robot acquisitionsCompanies discussed: Disney (DIS), Coinbase (COIN), Circle (CRCL), Amazon (AMZN).Host: Travis HoiumGuests: Lou Whiteman, Rachel WarrenEngineer: Kristi WaterworthAdvertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and

Autonomy is popping up all over the place. What was once the world of experiments and testing stages is scaling into full blown businesses at a rapid pace. A slew of recent announcements shows how autonomous driving and delivery is advancing in 2026, and we break down how investors can benefit from these major trends. Plus, OpenAI’s growing pains, and more. Tyler Crowe, Lou Whiteman, and Travis Hoium discuss:- OpenAI trying to pivot to monetization- Investing opportunities in AI- Autonomous taxi service Zoox starting commercial operations this year- Where the opportunities

The Motley Fool’s Hidden Gem team take a look at trends moving the market as well as dissect Elon Musk’s announcement over the weekend for the Terafab project.Jon Quast, Matt Frankel, and Rachel Warren discuss:-The roller coaster ride with oil prices.-How to maintain a long-term perspective.-Elon Musk’s galactic ambitions with his Terafab project.-Long-term growth trends our analysts love.Companies discussed: Tesla (TSLA), IBM (IBM), Chevron (CVX), Intuitive Surgical (ISRG), Medtronic (MDT), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Occidental Petroleum (OXY)Host: Jon QuastGuests: Matt Frankel, Rachel WarrenEngineer: Bart Shannon Disclosure: Advertisements are sponsored content and

How can investors tell the difference between a real value-creating transformation and “compliance theatre”? Phil Gilbert, serial entrepreneur and former IBM General Manager, joins the show to talk about his new book, Irresistible Change: A Blueprint for Earning Buy-In and Breakout Success. Motley Fool contributor Rich Lumelleau talks with Gilbert about the red flags of CEO bluster, the "25% Rule" for cultural tipping points, and why the next generation of great investors will be tracking "Revenue per Token." Host: Rich Lumulleau Guest: Phil Gilbert Producer: Bart Shannon, Mac Greer Disclosure: Advertisements

The No. 1 investing goal of most Americans is retirement, and a key determinant of happiness in retirement is where you live. Which factors are most important, and where are the places that have those factors? Robert Brokamp and Matt Frankel discuss The Motley Fool’s recent “Best Places to Retire” report.Also in this episode:-The S&P 500’s single-digit decline so far this year masks wide dispersion of the returns of individual stocks and sectors, with many posting gains or losses exceeding 20%.-A recent study shows that portfolio returns right before retirement have

The war in Iran doesn’t seem to be slowing down and that’s impacting oil prices today, but that’s just the beginning. Economic spending is next and higher costs could hit many industries, which will have lasting impacts for years. We discuss what we can learn about the history of oil prices and war and how we’re investing through it all. Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Jon Quast discuss: - The Iran war and how it impacts markets - Are there safe havens? - Picking a stock market Final 4 - Stocks

When companies beat revenue and earnings expectations as much a Micron Technologies did in its most recent quarter, the market often heaps on praise for stellar results. Not this time, though. We’ll get into why as well as Uber Technologies’ deal with Rivian Automotive and Alibaba’s $100 billion in AI revenue target Tyler Crowe, Matt Frankel, and Jon Quast discuss: - Micron Technologies earnings - Is it different this time for memory companies? - Uber & Rivian teaming up for autonomous vehicles - Alibaba’s AI targets and investing in international AI

OpenAI is moving away from side quests as it prepares the business and financials for an IPO. To make matters more complicated, Microsoft is upset about a deal OpenAI made with Amazon. Plus, why short sellers are important. Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Rachel Warren discuss:- OpenAI’s strategy shift- Microsoft’s warning to Amazon- Why short sellers are important Companies discussed: SoFi (SOFI), Amazon (AMZN), Microsoft (MSFT). Host: Travis HoiumGuests: Lou Whiteman, Rachel WarrenEngineer: Bart Shannon Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates

Just when you think you have a handle on how a company will react to rising oil prices, Delta Airlines goes and flips the idea on its head. Even though the industry could be facing significant increases in fuel prices, the carrier gave shocking rosy earnings projections at a recent industry event. Plus, Mastercard’s foray into stablecoins and a sample of stories we’re watching Tyler Crowe, Matt Frankel, and Lou Whiteman discuss: - Delta’s rosy outlook - The changes in the airline industry - Mastercard’s bet to become a crypto payments

The Motley Fool’s Hidden Gem team talks about the latest AI infrastructure deal between Meta Platforms and neocloud company Nebius. They then pivot to talk about what’s happening with consumer spending by taking a look at Dollar Tree’s results for 2025. And finally, they pull back the curtain to reveal one of the factors they consider when looking for a stock to invest in for the long term. Jon Quast, Matt Frankel, and Rachel Warren discuss: -The new deal between Nebius and Meta Platforms -How the neocloud business works -Dollar Tree’s

What if Apple’s next massive growth engine has nothing to do with smartphones, but instead relies on AI-powered medical devices? Tech journalist David Pogue joins the show to discuss his new book, Apple: The First 50 Years, and weighs in on Apple’s next chapter. Host: Jason Moser Guest: David Pogue Producer: Bart Shannon, Mac Greer Disclosure: Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, “TMF”) do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF

A survey from Allianz found that 64% of Americans worry more about running out of money than death. Host Robert Brokamp offers eight suggestions for making your portfolio last forever or until you die, whichever comes first. Also in this episode:-The K-shaped economy is starting to look more like an E as middle-income Americans tread water and are showing signs of strain.-Oil prices are skyrocketing, exceeding the so-called Hamilton Trigger – the point when an oil shock becomes a drag on the economy.-Over the past 125 years, U.S. equities have grown

GDP data released this week shows an economy that slowed to a crawl in the fourth quarter of 2025 as inflation picked up. That’s not a good sign now that oil prices have nearly doubled this year and job cuts continue. We discuss what this data says about the economy and what we’re going as investors. Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Jason Moser discuss: - Q4 2025 GDP data - Uber’s autonomous momentum - Adobe’s earnings - Executive free agents - Stocks on our radar Companies discussed: Alphabet (GOOG), Adobe (ADBE),

Atlassian announced that it is letting about 10% of its workforce go today. Management said it was because AI is making the company more efficient, but we’re wondering if there is more to it than that. Plus, some napkin math on the Strategic Petroleum Reserve release and Dollar General’s most recent earnings Tyler Crowe, Matt Frankel, and Jon Quast discuss: - Altassian’s Layoffs - The challenges facing SaaS companies in an age of efficiency - Assessing the impact of the SPR release and how it changes our investing approach - Dollar

Amazon is fighting Perplexity over the startup’s shopping agents, showing the legacy tech companies may not be as comfortable with AI innovation as we may think. We also discuss Meta’s AI strategy and why Oracle is growing and taking a big risk in its buildout. Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Rachel Warren discuss: - Amazon goes after Perplexity’s agents - Meta’s scattered AI strategy - Oracle earnings Companies discussed: Amazon (AMZN), Google (GOOG, GOOGL), Meta Platforms (META), Oracle (ORCL). Host: Travis Hoium Guests: Lou Whiteman, Rachel Warren Engineer: Dan Boyd Disclosure:

A rush of new competition is flooding into areas like space and nuclear. We take a look at what is real, and what is hype. Tyler Crowe, Matt Frankel, and Lou Whiteman discuss: - What space investments look exciting - Areas of the sector that are overcrowded - Why they are cautious about buying into the nuclear hype - Investing stories they are following right now Companies discussed: MOG.A, SES, OKLO, SMR, HHH, JOBY, ACHR Host: Tyler Crowe Guests: Lou Whiteman, Matt Frankel Engineer: Dan Boyd Disclosure: Advertisements are sponsored content

The Motley Fool’s Hidden Gems team discusses some historical disruptions in the energy market, explaining why they’re facing the uncertainties with timeless Motley Fool investing principles. The team also talks about how trends in semiconductors are reshaping the S&P 500, as well as looking at why Hims and Hers stock is soaring. Jon Quast, Matt Frankel, and Rachel Warren discuss: -Oil’s rapid price increase and market jitters. -The S&P 500 reshuffling. -Trends in AI and data centers. -Hims and Hers stock’s big jump. Companies discussed: OXY, VRT, LITE, COHR, SATS, MTCH,

What if the greatest predictor of your investing success isn't your IQ or emotional intelligence, but your ability to strategically unlearn? Leadership coach and author Liz Tran talks about her new book, AQ: A New Kind of Intelligence for a World That's Always Changing. Host: Rachel Warren Guest: Liz Tran Producer: Bart Shannon, Mac Greer Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, “TMF”) do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is

One of the biggest determinants of your future net worth will be your asset allocation – how you apportion your portfolio to cash, bonds, and stocks (and the types of stocks you choose). In Month 3 of our 2026 Financial Planning Challenge, Amanda Kish joins host Robert Brokamp to discuss:-Risk capacity vs. risk tolerance-How factors such as your job and your past behavior could influence your portfolio-Biases that may result in sub-optimal decisions-Broad allocation guidance to consider-Recommended tools for tracking and analyzing your portfolioHost: Robert Brokamp, CFP®Guest: Amanda Kish, CFP®, CFAEngineer: