
The NFL and Disney have tied themselves more closely together with the NFL getting 10% of ESPN in exchange for the NFL Network, RedZone distribution rights, and more assets. Will it make Disney a winner in streaming?
(00:21) Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Rachel Warren discuss:
- The NFL and Disney
- Rivian’s lost EV credits
- Shopify’s great quarter
- Upstart’s explosive growth
Companies discussed: Disney (DIS), Netflix (NFLX), Rivian (RIVN), Tesla (TSLA), Shopify (SHOP), Upstart (UPST)
Host: Travis Hoium
Guests: Lou Whiteman, Rachel Warren
Engineer: Dan Boyd
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Aug 6
20 min

From overvalued stocks to outsized returns, some capital compounders keep breaking the mold.
Today on Motley Fool Money, Emily Flippen, with analysts Sanmeet Deo and Jason Hall, dig into four market beaters and ask: can the flywheels keep spinning? They unpack:
- Earnings from old-school winners Axon and MercadoLibre, including how they turned skeptics into believers with consistent execution
- Results from new-school contenders Hims & Hers and Palantir, both of which face high levels of scrutiny despite strong performance
- Tariff math that matters and where pricing power may blunt cost headwinds
Companies discussed: MELI, AXON, HIMS, PLTR, ZBRA
Host: Emily Flippen, Sanmeet Deo, Jason Hall
Producer: Anand Chokkavelu
Engineer: Dan Boyd, Natasha Hall
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Aug 5
21 min

Does a mixed bag of economic data forecast a good future for businesses that depend on consumer spending? We debate the results!
Tim Beyers, Alicia Alfiere, and Tom King discuss:
- Quarterly results from Etsy and Roblox.
- Whether Reddit is shaping up to be a Rule Breaker.
- A bit of business history as the big grocers prepare to report earnings.
Tickers: Companies discussed: ETSY, RBLX, RDDT, WMT, KR
Host: Tim Beyers
Guests: Alicia Alfiere, Tom King
Producer: Anand Chokkavelu
Engineer: Dan Boyd
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Aug 4
22 min

How can investors separate the signal from the noise? What’s the key to achieving financial freedom? And what’s the real risk investors face?Motley Fool analyst Buck Hartzell and contributor Rich Lumelleau talk with financial theorist and neurologist Bill Bernstein, author of numerous books, including The Four Pillars of Investing. The conversation covers a variety of investing topics:
Advice for New Investors
Misconceptions about Risk
Mindset and Volatility
Current Market
Host: Rich Lumelleau, Buck HartzellProducer: Mac GreerEngineer: Adam LandfairDisclosure: 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 advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, or risks associated with any investment opportunity presented. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Aug 3
21 min

More people are claiming Social Security early in 2025. Robert Brokamp speaks with Dr. Michael Finke, a professor at the American College of Financial Services, about why he thinks this is likely a mistake for most retirees.Also in this episode:- How much money do you need to be financially comfortable, and how much makes you wealthy?- Which countries’ stock markets are performing the best in 2025-A unique way to measure the stock market’s valuationHost: Robert BrokampGuest: Dr. Michael FinkeEngineer: Adam Landfair
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Aug 2
22 min

The Fed’s Inflation Conundrum & an AI Billionaire Battle RoyaleThe Fed kept rates flat this week, Apple and Amazon reported earnings, and we have the biggest names in AI battle it out for supremacy.Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Jason Moser discuss:- The Fed’s decision to hold rates steady- Apple and Amazon earnings- AI billionaire battle royale- Stocks on our radarCompanies discussed: Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL), Apple (AAPL), Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL), Cloudflare (NET), PayPal (PYPL), Microsoft (MSFT).Host: Travis HoiumGuests: Lou Whiteman, Jason MoserEngineer: Bart Shannon, Adam LandfairAdvertisements 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 advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, or risks associated with any investment opportunity presented. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement.
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Aug 1
40 min

The Federal Reserve holds rates steady for now, but an ever-evolving trade and tariff picture raises questions about for how long. Also, Meta Platforms and Microsoft earnings suggest no slowdown in AI spending.
Lou Whiteman, Rachel Warren, and Jon Quast discuss:
- The Federal Reserve’s decision to keep rates steady
- A shift in smartphone production
- Microsoft and Meta Platforms commit to continued elevated capex spending
- Who will be the next $4 trillion company?
Companies discussed: Meta Platforms (META), Apple (AAPL), Microsoft (MSFT), Nvidia (NVDA)
Host: Rachel Warren
Guests: Lou Whiteman, Jon Quast
Engineer: Bart Shannon
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Jul 31
17 min

Earnings from Starbucks, Visa, and Spotify’s earnings give us a read on the consumer and Samsung takes a big chip order from Tesla.
(00:21) Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Rachel Warren discuss:
- Tesla’s chip deal with Samsung
- Spotify’s earnings
- Visa, Starbucks, and Booking earnings
- Are you bull or bear?
Companies discussed: Tesla (TSLA), Spotify (SPOT), Visa (V), Starbucks (SBUX), Booking (BKNG), NVIDIA (NVDA)
Host: Travis Hoium
Guests: Lou Whiteman, Rachel Warren
Engineer: Bart Shannon
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Jul 30
18 min

Between battered industries and overlooked opportunities, plenty of dividend-paying companies have slipped to the bottom of the earnings jar. Today, Emily Flippen, Matt Argersinger, and Ant Schiavone dig into:
The shrinking ranks of “Dividend Knight” contenders
Healthcare stocks with hard times but high yields
What investors should prioritize in dividend-paying stocks
Companies discussed: NVO, UNH, WHR, PLD, CNQ, SCHDHost: Emily Flippen, Anthony Schiavone, Matthew ArgersingerProducer: Anand ChokkaveluEngineer: Adam Landfair, Natasha HallDisclosure: 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 advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, or risks associated with any investment opportunity presented. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jul 29
19 min

The former Chip King is cutting again in hopes of finding a path to sustainable growth.
Tim Beyers and Jose Najarro discuss:
- Intel’s big restructuring plans.- Predictions for when Intel Foundry may finally be profitable.- The seven links of the semiconductor value chain.We also ask Jose to rank six of his favorite stocks in the sector!
Companies discussed: INTC, TSM, ASML, MU, NVDA, CDNS, LRCX
Host: Tim BeyersGuests: Jose NajarroProducer: Anand ChokkaveluEngineer: Adam Landfair
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Jul 28
23 min
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