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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:

The conflict in Iran is on every investor’s mind as stocks seem to sink day after day. But panic is never the right answer and we discuss what we’re doing (or not doing) in today’s market. Then we deep dive into an unloved company, Disney. Travis Hoium, Emily Flippen, and Lou Whiteman discuss: - Iran, the market, and what we’re doing now - Broadcom earnings - Disney deep dive - Stocks on our radar Companies discussed: Stantech (STN), Honeywell (HON), Disney (DIS), Broadcom (AVGO), NVIDIA (NVDA). Host: Travis Hoium Guests: Emily

Broadcom hasn’t been the first company on investor’s minds when it comes to AI Infrastructure, but CEO Hock Tan was certainly making the case that it should after the company’s first quarter earnings report. Between its anticipated surge in AI related revenue and its plans to say ahead of supply chain shortages, Broadcom wants to be mentioned in the same sentence with NVIDIA.Tyler Crowe, Matt Frankel, and Jon Quast discuss:- Broadcom’s earnings- Better Buy: Broadcom vs. NVIDIA- The signal vs. the noise in stock buybacks- Vail Resort’s attempts to lure in

Apple has introduced a number of new products this week, including a new phone and displays. But the Macbook Neo is a low-cost Mac that could make the company’s PCs more popular for kids and families. Whether it moves the needle for the stock will take time to tell. Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Rachel Warren discuss: - Apple’s new products - Does AI need new hardware - Are airline stocks in trouble? Companies discussed: Apple (AAPL), Delta (DAL), American Airlines (AAL), United (UAL). Host: Travis Hoium Guests: Lou Whiteman, Rachel

The market is dropping and oil is up today as the Middle East continues to be on investors’ minds. But is this a panic the market will get over or the kind of action that will push the economy into recession? Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Matt Frankel discuss: - Rising oil prices and today’s market - Target’s ho hum business - Do insider buys really matter? Companies discussed: Target (TGT), SoFi (SOFI), Shift4 (FOUR), ServiceNow (NOW). Host: Travis Hoium Guests: Lou Whiteman, Matt Frankel Engineer: Dan Boyd Disclosure: Advertisements are

The Motley Fool’s Hidden Gems team discusses some of its favorite investing principles, using Berkshire Hathaway as an example. After digging into Berkshire’s latest update, the team turns to discussing some of its favorite investing trends, which includes AI infrastructure spending and the modern space race. Jon Quast, Matt Frankel, and Rachel Warren discuss: -Berkshire Hathaway’s leadership transition -Greg Abel’s first letter to shareholders -OpenAI’s historic funding round -NASA’s updated timeline for its Artemis missions Companies discussed: BRK.A, BRK.B, NVDA, AMZN, LMT, BA, NOC, LUNR, KTOS Host: Jon Quast Guests: Matt

AI, hybrid cloud, and quantum - three big shifts happening at IBM. Motley Fool co-founder Tom Gardner and Motley Fool contributor Matt Frankel recently talked with IBM CFO Jim Kavanaugh about the new IBM. Host: Tom Gardner, Matt Frankel Guest: Jim Kavanaugh 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 not involved in the offer, sale, or

Investors believe that the stock market is the best path to long-term wealth, and the historical data backs them up. But how much does history matter in an ever-changing investing landscape, and which past trends are likely to persist? Robert Brokamp speaks with Ryan Detrick, the Chief Market Strategist at Carson Group and a regular source of insightful and fun stats about stocks.Also in this episode:-Markets all over the world are in a bull market, and a record number of stocks in the S&P 500 are outperforming the index-Mortgage rates drop

Paramount has won the bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery, but it was Netflix stock that soared on the news. We cover the latest in buyout news and give some ideas for more companies that should be on the block. Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Jon Quast discuss: - Paramount wins WBD - NVIDIA’s “disappointing” quarter - Earnings roundup - Joby and Uber - Stocks on our radar Companies discussed: Rocket Lab (RKLB), Mercadolibre (MELI), Netflix (NFLX), Warner Bros Discovery (WBD), NVIDIA (NVDA), Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL), The Trade Desk (TTD), Snowflake

NVIDIA has been the belle of the quarterly earnings ball for quite some time. Investors have been waiting to see how much NIVIDA beat earnings estimates. Even though earnings did beat expectations, the market reaction was “meh”. The gang breaks down NVIDIA’s earnings and investigates into some of the challenges for the future Tyler Crowe, Matt Frankel, and Jon Quast discuss: - NVIDIA’s earnings - The evolving landscape for CPUs and GPUs - The bull vs. bear look at MercadoLibre's earnings - The Trade Desk’s quarterly results Companies discussed: NVDA, AMD,

The market is buzzing with rumors of companies interested in buying Paypal. We look into whether there’s fire behind the smoke. We also cover earnings from Axon and Cava. Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Rachel Warren discuss: - Potential buyers for PayPal - Axon earnings - Cava Earnings Companies discussed: PayPal (PYPL), Adyen, Axon (AXON), Cava (CAVA). Host: Travis Hoium Guests: Lou Whiteman, Rachel Warren Engineer: Dan Boyd, Kristi Waterworth Disclosure: Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, “TMF”) do not

Why does the shortest month of the year sometimes feel like the longest? Today on Motley Fool Money, Rick Munarriz and fellow analysts Jason Hall and Travis Hoium, dive into stocks that they are willing to give up our Fool card for. There’s also a look at how we think the percolating market matters of today will play out a year from now. They unpack: - Unlikely stocks that they are championing right now. - Potential buyout chatter for PayPal. - What comes next for the Warner Bros. Discovery romcom love

We look back at stories of companies that were disrupted -- Siebel Systems and Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL( -- to better understand how disruption emerges and whether history can be a guide for disruption during the AI paradigm shift. Asit Sharma, David Meier, and Tim Beyers discuss: - Disruption stories from history. - The three signs of disruption and why they matter now more than ever. - Two companies that may be at serious risk for disruption now and for the long term. Don’t wait! Be sure to get to your local

What’s the key to successful and enduring innovation? Motley Fool contributor Rachel Warren talks with innovation consultant Lorraine Marchand, author of No Fear, No Failure, about the "Five Cs" of innovation and how investors can distinguish between reckless risks and intelligent failure. Host: Rachel Warren Guest: Lorraine Marchand 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 not

One of the most powerful gifts you can give a child is a head start on building wealth. Plus, it gives you the opportunity to teach the next generation all about the ups and downs of investing – in real time. However, choosing the right account for a kid can be surprisingly complex. Robert Brokamp discusses the pros and cons of five of the most common options, including the new Trump accounts.Also in this episode:-International stocks are off to a stellar start in 2026, outperforming U.S. stocks by the biggest margin

President Trump’s tariffs have been overturned, throwing the market into even more chaos in 2026. We discuss our initial thoughts and go through Doordash’s results and what new technologies we think are game-changers long-term. Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Jon Quast discuss: - Trump tariffs, GLP data, and inflation - Walmart’s earnings - Doordash’s results - Real/Not Real - Stocks on our radar Companies discussed: Walmart (WMT), Tesla (TSLA), Doordash (DASH) Hims & Hers (HIMS), Lucid (LCID), Mobileye (MBLY), Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL). Host: Travis Hoium Guests: Lou Whiteman, Jon Quast Engineer:

Earnings results are flooding in from companies across numerous industries Some look great, some look ok, and some the market didn’t like one bit. Today, we break down earnings results from several consumer companies to see spending trends, the gang gets into a spirited back and forth about insurance company Lemonade, and we try to figure out what spooked the market about Klarna’s results. Tyler Crowe, Matt Frankel, and Jon Quast discuss: - Earnings results from Walmart, Booking Holdings, Etsy, and Ebay - Ebay’s acquisition of Etsy’s Depop business. - The

We got the final filing of Berkshire Hathaway’s stock holdings this week and it once again showed Warren Buffett selling tech stocks to buy consumer goods companies. Then we discussed Netflix’s latest saga buying Warner Bros. Discovery and why homebuilders are building fewer homes. Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Rachel Warren discuss: - Buffet’s final stock buys - Netflix gives Paramount one more shot - Homebuilder trends Companies discussed: Toll Brothers (TOL), Apple (AAPL), Netflix (NFLX), Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD). Host: Travis Hoium Guests: Lou Whiteman, Rachel Warren Engineer: Dan Boyd,

In today’s episode of Motley Fool Money, host Emily Flippen is joined by analysts Sanmeet Deo and Dan Caplinger as each gives a stock pick they think can outperform in a “worst case” economic environment of rising inflation, lower-than-expected rate cuts, and slowing economic growth. - Dan argues that Dollar General can keep delivering value to consumers - Sanmeet introduces us to a company that is “fitting” into the mold - Emily wraps up with a pitch for a pest-control parent company Companies discussed: PLNT, DG, ROL Host: Emily Flippen, Dan

Why do companies with strong consumer appeal tend to outperform? The team breaks down the elements of a resilient brand and then uses that lends to discuss recent financial results from Unity Software (NYSEL U) and Zillow Group (NASDAQ: Z). Alicia Alfiere, Rick Munarriz, and Tim Beyers discuss: - The thinking behind David Gardner's fifth trait of a Rule Breaker: strong consumer appeal. - The world's most valuable brands and what makes the best brands resilient. - What fresh results from Unity Software and Zillow say about the resiliency of their

How can we harness our anxiety in everything from parenting to investing? Motley Fool analyst Jason Moser talks with psychologist Dr. David Rosmarin, author of Thriving with Anxiety: Nine Tools To Make Your Anxiety Work for You. Host: Jason Moser Guest: Dr. David Rosmarin 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 not involved in the offer,

It’s Valentine’s Day, and there’s nothing more romantic than talking about money with your partner. Well, maybe not. But it is important because studies show that financial acrimony can lead to marital disharmony. Soon after they got married, Motley Fool Money host Robert Brokamp and his wife, Elizabeth, wrote what they called their financial manifesto – an agreement about how they’d manage money as a couple. Twenty-six years and four kids later, Robert and Elizabeth discuss what was in it, what worked, and what didn't.Also in this episode:-The dowdy Dow has

We saw a rush of earnings reports this week and while results looked solid, stocks often cratered on fear of AI and disruption. We discuss our takeaways and where there may be value for investors. Then we discuss how a tiny company took a bite out of trucking and logistics stock this week, plus stocks on our radar. Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Jason Moser discuss: - The top earnings reports of the week. - Artificial intelligence coming for trucking stocks? - We debate: Value or falling knife? - Stocks on

It looked like Shopify’s stock was headed for a great day when it reported earnings, only for the stock to give up all its gains and then some when management started talking on the conference call. The gang discusses why management’s comments had such a profound effect on the stock. Plus, a look at Moderna after the recent FDA approval and stocks on our radar Tyler Crowe, Matt Frankel, and Jon Quast discuss: - The market’s sharp reaction to Shopify’s earnings - e-commerce in the era of agentic commerce - The

Subscription prices are going up across the board and that may be the norm for the foreseeable future. Then we discuss the state of retail spending and why Unity’s stock dropped 30% on fear AI will disrupt the company. Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Rachel Warren discuss: - Spotify and subscription price increases - Retail sales - Unity’s 30% haircut Companies discussed: Spotify (SPOT), Netflix (NFLX), Disney (DIS), Unity (U). Host: Travis Hoium Guests: Lou Whiteman, Rachel Warren Engineer: Dan Boyd, Kristi Waterworth Disclosure: Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for

In today’s episode of Motley Fool Money, host Emily Flippen is joined by analysts Jason Hall and Toby Bordelon to break down earnings from three of the most volatile Rule-Breaking stocks out there. They discuss: - How Spotify continues to convert free to paid users, and how monetization efforts are evolving in a more cost-conscious environment - Whether or not DataDog’s usage-based business model is under threat as software companies see pullbacks across the board - Ferrari’s attempt to reassure investors that it has growth left in it, even as its

Big Tech spending on equipment and AI appears to be close to $400 billion over the four quarters alone. Are there losers outside the free-spending tech titans? Jason Hall and Travis Hoium join Tim Beyers to talk through the numbers and name two that may be at risk. Jason Hall, Travis Hoium, and Tim Beyers discuss: - Fallout from quarterly reports from Kyndryl (KD) and monday..com (MNDY) and what may be next for both. - Why the capex spending won't slow anytime soon. - Whether the debt-fueled growth at CoreWeave (CRWV)

Motley Fool co-founder and CEO Tom Gardner talks about separating AI contenders from pretenders, his two favorite market indicators, and lessons from the dot-com bubble. Plus, Tom shares six stock ideas for the next five years. Hosts: Andy Cross Guest: Tom Gardner 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 not involved in the offer, sale, or

Certified Financial Planner Stephanie Marini joins Robert Brokamp for this month’s installment of the 2026 Financial Planning Challenge. Stephanie and Bro (Robert’s nickname at The Motley Fool) explain how to calculate and automate the amounts you need to pay off your debts, build a safety net, and save enough to accomplish your financial goals.Also in this episode:-While many tech stocks struggle, energy stocks are gushing-The bond market has struggled mightily since the pandemic, but the future looks brighter-Cisco finally surpasses its previous high reached in March of 2000-Accomplish the financial tasks

What’s a few hundred billion dollars in capex spending among friends? When it comes to big tech, the numbers have gotten astronomical and there’s both enthusiasm and fear about this much spending, so we try to make sense of what’s going on. Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Jon Quast discuss: - Big tech’s $650 billion bet on AI - This week’s SaaS-pocalypse - We play Gold, Silver, and Bronze - Stocks on our radar Companies discussed: Amazon (AMZN), Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL), Microsoft (MSFT), Meta Platforms (META), Coupang (CPNG), Cava (CAVA), Chipotle

Software stocks are dropping like rocks in 2026 as AI companies, including Anthropic, deliver more impressive enterprise tools. It’s reminiscent of the market’s reaction to DeepSeek in 2025 – a Chinese startup that seemed like it could deliver the same AI capabilities with a fraction of the hardware requirements. This “DeepSeek Moment” caused investors to rethink their assumptions. The rapid rise of enterprise AI tools appears to have investors rethinking things again. Tyler Crowe, Matt Frankel, and Jon Quast discuss: - Which stocks may be more safe - Sudden shifts in

Disney has hired a new CEO with Josh D’Amaro taking over for Bob Iger in March. We discuss Iger’s legacy, where D’Amaro will take Disney, and why the company may be setup for success. Then, we cover Chipotle’s earnings and the latest in GLP-1s.Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Rachel Warren discuss:- Disney’s new CEO- Bob Iger’s legacy- Chipotle’s declining results- The Big Pharma GLP-1 battleCompanies discussed: Novo Nordisk (NOVO), Eli Lilly (LLY), Disney (DIS), Chipotle (CMG).Host: Travis HoiumGuests: Lou Whiteman, Rachel WarrenEngineer: Dan Boyd, Kristi Waterworth Disclosure: Advertisements are sponsored content

Who is getting disintermediated when AI enters the gaming race? And where does a shakeup in the c-suite leave a new value stock? In today’s episode of Motley Fool Money, host Emily Flippen is joined by analysts Jason Hall and Loren Horst to discuss: - PayPal’s surprise CEO change, and whether a single-digit earnings multiple is an opportunity or a warning sign - Alphabet’s Project Genie demo and what the concept of “prompt-to-play” could mean for the gaming industry - Roblox’s push into premium advertising and whether or not the brand

Big pharma and biotech take the earnings stage this week with reports from Eli Lilly (NYSE: LLNY) and Novo Nordisk (NYSE: NVO) leading the lineup. Will they help the industry once again outperform AI champ NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA), as the industry did in 2025? Karl Thiel, Tom King, and Tim Beyers discuss: - Slow rolling chaos at FDA and its effects on drug approvals. - How to think about risk when investing in biotech. - Earnings predictions for Lilly and Novo as well as a review of results from DNA researcher

Droneshield is an Australian-based defense technology company that specializes in counter-drone technology. Motley Fool co-founder and CEO Tom Gardner and Motley Fool data engineer Beegee Alop recently talked with Droneshield CEO Oleg Vornik about counterdrones, the civilian and military markets, and lessons on leadership. Hosts: Tom Gardner, Beegee Alop Guest: Oleg Vornik 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.

After saving for retirement for decades, you’ll eventually get to a point when you realize you actually could soon retire. Robert Brokamp speaks with Fool contributor Dan Caplinger, both of whom are near retirement age, about how they’re approaching the decision of when to call it a career.Also in this episode:-December saw the highest number of home contract cancellations in several years-Home prices declined in November, a slowdown from the heady post-pandemic days of skyrocketing prices-A Bankrate study found that 75% of homes on the market are unaffordable to the median-income

Reports are swirling that Elon Musk is aiming to combine xAI and SpaceX ahead of the SpaceX IPO in 2026. What does that mean for Tesla shareholders? Then, we cover the week’s big tech earnings and how Google is positioned for the future of AI. Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Emily Flippen discuss: - SpaceX and xAI’s potential merger - Big tech earnings - Dumpster diving in SaaS - Google’s Chrome update Companies discussed: The Trade Desk (TTD), Axon (AXON), Toast (TOST), Netflix (NFLX), Salesforce (CRM), ServiceNow (NOW), CH Robinson (CHRW),

For several years, Tesla has been straddling the fence between an electric vehicle manufacturer and its ambition to pursue autonomous driving and humanoid robots. This most recent quarterly report looks like the sign that the company has picked a side. Plus, the ups and downs of Meta’s and Microsoft’s earnings. Tyler Crowe, Matt Frankel, and Jon Quast discuss: - Tesla’s earnings - Elon Musk’s announcement that Tesla will discontinue production of the Model S and X. - Meta’s massive capital spending plan - Microsoft’s future getting closely tied to OpenAI -

Earnings season is in full swing and we’re here to break down Starbucks and GM, who reported earlier this week. After that, we’ll talk about why silver has skyrocketed in 2026 and what to expect from precious metals in the future. Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Rachel Warren discuss: - Starbucks earnings - GM Earnings - GM’s autonomy plans - Will silver’s run continue? Host: Travis Hoium Guests: Lou Whiteman, Rachel Warren Engineer: Dan Boyd Disclosure: Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its

In today’s episode of Motley Fool Money, host Emily Flippen is joined by analysts Jason Hall and Asit Sharma to dive into three recent stories where the operating system underneath a business has started to matter more than the companies above it. They discuss: - Nvidia’s $2 billion investment into CoreWeave and how AI infrastructure is colliding with physical constraints - How restaurant tech is pushing the limits on throughput - A rare-earth deal between private companies and the U.S. government highlighting what are issues of national security Companies discussed: NVDA,

Big Tech earnings are baaaaack. Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), Meta (NASDAQ: META), and Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) report earnings this week. Will they beat, raise, or miss the Street's targets? Hosts discuss + 3 bullet points of topics: Rick Munarriz and Sanmeet Deo:- Discuss Big Tech spending plans for 2026.- Review analyst expectations for AAPL, META, and MSFT.- Play a game of "beat, raise, or miss" and offer some other predictions.Don’t wait! Be sure to get to your local bookstore and pick up a copy of David’s Gardner’s new book — Rule Breaker

Denny Fish is a Portfolio Manager for the Janice Henderson Investors Global Technology and Innovation Fund. Motley Fool Chief Investment Officer Andy Cross and analyst Asit Sharma recently talked with Fish about the investing landscape, AI, CES, and building resilient portfolios. Hosts: Andy Cross, Asit Sharma Guest: Denny Fish 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 not

Before you start socking away money for retirement, you'll need to pick an account type. But choose wisely— because it'll shape your tax bill today and potentially decades from now. Robert Brokamp discusses how to choose the right account with financial planner and CPA Sean Mullaney, who writes the FITaxGuy blog and is the co-author, along with Cody Garrett, of “Tax Planning To and Through Early Retirement.” Also in this episode:-The stock market is broadening, with small caps, value stocks, and international stocks outperforming U.S. large-cap stocks since November-Last week was

Tesla’s robotaxis are finally driving without a safety driver in the front seat (they are reportedly in a chase car) and we discussed the future business models for Tesla. Then, we covered Greg Abel making a mark on Berkshire Hathaway, Apple’s chatbot, and 24/7 trading. Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Jon Quast discuss: - FSD is here…kind of - Greg Abel cleans house - Apple’s Siri chatbot - NYSE tokenizing stocks Companies discussed: Tesla (TSLA), Disney (DIS), Microsoft (MSFT), Berkshire (BRK), Spotify (SPOT), Sysco (SYY), Rocket Lab (RKLB), Elf Beauty (ELF),

It only took us a couple of weeks into 2026, but it appears this year is shaping up to be the year that many of the largest private companies finally go public. It could start sooner than expected as SpaceX has hired bankers for a potential IPO this year. SpaceX could be the first of many Tyler Crowe, Matt Frankel, and Jon Quast discuss: - Rocket Lab’s test failure - SpaceX’s IPO rumors and who could quickly follow - Investing advice when analyzing IPOs - IPOs on our radar Companies discussed:

Netflix reported earnings and results were solid, but guidance left investors wanting more. We discuss what we saw and why Netflix went all-cash for its Warner Bros Discovery bid. We also touch on the bond market, which is looming over the market today. Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Rachel Warren discuss: - Netflix earnings - Netflix going all-cash for WBD - Bond markets in turmoil Companies discussed: Netflix (NFLX), Warner Bros Discovery (WBD). Host: Travis Hoium Guests: Lou Whiteman, Rachel Warren Engineer: Dan Boyd Disclosure: Advertisements are sponsored content and provided

Fast casual restaurant stocks were hit hard over the past year, but many have snapped back over the past month. In today’s episode of Motley Fool Money, Emily Flippen is joined by Fool analysts Sanmeet Deo and Jason Hall to break down what has caused the rebound, how consumer tastes have changed, and if fast casual stocks are set up for continued strong performance in the year ahead. Companies discussed: CAVA, CMG, SG, WING, EAT, SBUX, MAMA, JBFCF, YUM Host: Emily Flippen, Sanmeet Deo, Jason Hall Producer: Anand Chokkavelu Engineer: Dan

Last week, Taiwan Semiconductor (NYSE: TM) put up stellar fourth-quarter numbers, signaling that we've yet to reach peak AI demand. Are we in for another banner year in 2026? Jason Hall, Travis Hoium, and Tim Beyers discuss: - TSM's spectacular Q4 and capex spending plan. - Which company tops the AI value chain: TSM or NVDA. - Good corporate citizens in a nod to companies that exhibit the values espoused by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., whom we honor today. Don’t wait! Be sure to get to your local bookstore and

Peter Cannito is the Chairman and CEO of Redwire, a space infrastructure and services company. Motley Fool contributor Lou Whiteman talks with Cannito about the business of space and the business of Redwire. Host: Lou Whiteman Guest: Peter Cannito 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 not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities

The largest expense for most companies is labor, so how a company chooses, manages, and pays its workforce can be a crucial consideration when evaluating it as an investment. Robert Brokamp discusses factors to consider with Dr. Ben Zweig, the CEO of Revelio Labs and the author “Job Architecture: Building a Language for Workforce Intelligence.”Also in this episode: -The S&P 500 has been an outstanding buy-and-hold investment, partially because the index is always changing-The Social Security trust fund will likely be depleted by 2032, so the U.S. senators who will be

Netflix may be forced to offer all cash for WBD if the cable assets being spun off doesn’t have the value Netflix thought they did. But is that something Netflix will do and what are the risks? We break it down. Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Jon Quast discuss: - Netflix offering all cash for WBD - FSD’s monthly subscription - Google’s new AI products - Bank earnings Companies discussed: Netflix (NFLX), Warner Bros Discovery (WBD), Tesla (TSLA), JPMorgan Chase (JPM), Alphabet (GOOG), Adobe (ADBE), The Trade Desk (TTD), Paypal (PYPL),

Matt Frankel, Tyler Crowe, and Jon Quast discuss: - Earnings from six of the largest U.S. banks - The president's proposed cap on credit card interest rates - Stocks on our radar Companies discussed: JPM, BAC, C, WFC, GS, MS, COF, SOFI, KLAR, FIVE, ASR Host: Matt Frankel Guests: Tyler Crowe, 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 accuracy or completeness of the statements

When ChatGPT was released, the company most impacted was supposed to be Google. But over the past year Google has surpassed OpenAI’s models and Gemini is gaining market share. This week, the company also won a deal to power Apple’s Siri and announced a shopping protocol. It looks like 2026 may again be the year of Google. Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Rachel Warren discuss: - Google powering Siri - Google’s shopping protocol - Delta’s results and the K-shaped economy Companies discussed: Apple (AAPL), Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL), Delta (DAL), United (UAL),

Data centers are still the headline, but the real pinch points are power and real estate. Emily Flippen is joined by Motley Fool analysts Anders Bylund and Dan Caplinger to map the data center buildout, the risks of “overbuild,” and where investors can look for exposure without paying bubble prices. Companies discussed: MSFT, AMZN, NEE, GOOGL, HPE, AAON, STRL, DLR, FIX, EME, AMT, EQIX, IRM, STN, SBGSY Host: Emily Flippen, Dan Caplinger, Anders Bylund Producer: Anand Chokkavelu Engineer: Dan Boyd Disclosure: Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only.

On Friday, Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) hit a fresh 52-week high. Are higher highs in the forecast? We look at the U.S. government's backing of the business and what it might mean for future returns. Asit Sharma, Rick Munarriz, and Tim Beyers discuss: - CEO Lip-Bu Tan's meeting with President Trump. - Plans for advanced (or even AI) chipmaking on U.S. soil. - The challenges of growing the foundry business versus the promises cooked into the current share price. Don’t wait! Be sure to get to your local bookstore and pick up

Zach Kass is a global AI advisor and former head of go-to-market at OpenAI, where he led the teams responsible for sales, partnerships and customer success. He was at OpenAI when the company launched ChatGPT in 2022. Motley Fool contributors Rachel Warren and Rich Lumelleau talk to Kass about his new book, The Next Renaissance: AI and the Expansion of Human Potential. Host: Rachel Warren, Rich Lumulleau Guest: Zack Kass Producer: Bart Shannon, Mac Greer Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates

The No. 1 financial goal for most Americans is retirement. Once they retire, their primary goal becomes not running out of money. Host Robert Brokamp discusses the pros, cons, and tradeoffs of various withdrawal strategies with Christine Benz, director of personal finance at Morningstar and co-author of a new report on retirement income. Also in this episode:-Prepare for lower taxes in 2026 by having less withheld from your paycheck and contributing more to your investments-A recent Washington Post article argues that bigger houses lead to lower levels of happiness-The percentage of

The stock market was all over the map this week but the biggest news was the U.S. government potential spending $1.5 trillion on defense. Of course, there are strings attached, which investors don’t like, but this could be an opportunity long-term. We also touched on Alphabet potentially becoming the most valuable company in the world and what moonshots we’re interested in. Travis Hoium, Jason Moser, and Lou Whiteman discuss: - Pulse of the market - $1.5 trillion for defense - Alphabet passes Apple - Crowdstrike’s acquisition Companies discussed: Crowdstrike (CRWD), Alphabet

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. No, We’re not talking about the holdiays. We’re talking about making stock investing predictions for 2026. This week, the team each give their 2026 hot takes on specific parts of the stock market along with three stocks on their radar Tyler Crowe, Matt Frankel, and Jon Quast discuss: - Which AI company will reign supreme in 2026 - The case for the solar industry’s outperformance - The long overdue revival of the housing market - Stocks on our radar Companies discussed: GOOG, FSLR,

CES is always an exciting time in tech because new productions – both realistic and crazy – are introduced. This year, Uber and NVIDIA stole the headlines and we discuss what else we learned from the announcements at CES. Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Rachel Warren discuss: - Uber and Lucid’s big reveal - NVIDIA’s autonomy model - Lego’s smart blocks - Duds at CES Companies discussed: Uber (UBER), NVIDIA (NVDA), Apple (AAPL). Host: Travis Hoium Guests: Lou Whiteman, Rachel Warren Engineer: Dan Boyd Disclosure: Advertisements are sponsored content and provided

Emily Flippen is joined by Motley Fool analyst Asit Sharma and Head of AI Donato Riccio to break down our 2026 AI Investor Outlook Report and what it means for investors heading into the new year. In particular, we discuss: - What real investors are doing: 9 in 10 AI investors plan to hold or add to AI stocks - What changes are coming in 2026: faster, cheaper models, and accelerating adoption - How to invest without over-indexing your portfolio to a volatile sector Companies discussed: ALAB, MU, NVDA, AMD, PSTG,

The first full trading week of 2026 got off to a caffeinated start. Today on Motley Fool Money, Rick Munarriz, with analysts Nick Sciple and Jon Quast, dive into the investing implications behind the capturing of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro over the weekend. There’s also a look at the bounce-back potential of Duolingo and Lululemon in 2026, as well as predictions for Disney in the coming year. They unpack: - What the shake-up in Venezuela means for investors. - Reasons why Duolingo and Lululemon can bounce back after plummeting 46% each

Cloud security company Zscaler has racked up big returns for investors since going public in 2018. Motley Fool co-founder and CEO Tom Gardner, Motley Fool Chief Investment Officer Andy Cross, Motley Fool Chief Technology Officer Gaspare Bonventre, and Motley Fool Head of Cybersecurity Jeff Lovett recently talked with Jay Chaudhry about entrepreneurship, AI, and the business of Zscaler. Host: Tom Gardner, Andy Cross, Gaspare Boventre, Jeff Lovett Guest: Jay Chaudhry Producer: Bart Shannon, Mac Greer Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates

The first Saturday episode of each month this year, we will focus on a key component of a financial plan – including spending, investing, insurance, retirement planning, estate planning, and taxes. If you follow along with us throughout 2026, you will end this year in the best financial shape possible — perhaps in the best shape you’ve ever been.First up is a healthy helping of “financial truth serum.” Robert Brokamp speaks with Foolish colleague and Certified Financial Planner Amanda Kish about the five steps to documenting all you own, all you

What does the new year bring to investors? We discussed the AI trade, how the economy is faring, and why commodities may not be place to look for opportunities today. Travis Hoium, Emily Flippen, and Lou Whiteman discuss: - The AI trade- How the economy is doing- What stocks will go up and down- Stocks on our radar Companies discussed: NVIDIA (NVDA), Target (TGT), Chipotle (CMG), Intel (INTC), Lululemon (LULU), Nike (KNE), Tesla (TSLA), Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL), Palantir (PLTR), Apple (AAPL), Amazon (AMZN), Airbnb (ABNB), Honeywell (HON), Novonordisk (NOVO). Host: Travis

Another profitable year is in the books for investors. Whether you invested in 2025 or are looking to get started, this episode is for you! Our hosts discuss some of the reasons why people struggle to make those New Year's resolutions work, and share tips on how they've built frameworks that can help you build a plan that works for you. Never made a resolution? Neither has one of today's hosts! Companies discussed: LMND, NVDA, AMD, CELH, SHOP, DG Host: Jason Hall, Jon Quast, Dan Caplinger Producer: Anand Chokkavelu Engineer: Dan

Are you looking for investment opportunities in 2026? So are we and we covered three stocks we love going into the year.Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Rachel Warren discuss: - Why space is worth watching in 2026- Opportunities in healthcare- How Hims & Hers is disrupting the healthcare industryCompanies discussed: Rocket Lab (RKLB), TransMedics (TMDX), Hims & Hers (HIMS). 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 (collectively, “TMF”) do not endorse, recommend, or