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The Dow’s fresh 40k milestone reminds us that the index isn’t all about industrials, and that it’s caught up with the tech-heavy times. (00:21) Jason Moser and Matt Argersinger discuss: - The Dow Jones at 40k, and a look back at the major companies that have led the exchange as it’s moved from traditional industrials and manufacturing to other industries. - Why the current market environment is helping Walmart reach new customers and leaving Home Depot shoppers on deferral mode. - The latest addition to Warren Buffett’s portfolio: Chubb. (19:11) Whole Foods co-founder John Mackey talks through lessons learned about life and business and his upcoming book The Whole Story. (35:02) Jason and Matt break down two stocks on their radar: Shopify and T. Rowe Price.. Stocks discussed: WMT, HD, CB, BRK.A, BRK.B, GOOG, GOOGL, SHOP, TROW Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Jason Moser, Matt Argersinger, John Mackey Engineers: Dan Boyd Learn more about the Range Rover Sport at www.landroverusa.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The streamer now has Christmas football games. First, (00:21) Nick Sciple and Ricky Mulvey discuss Netflix’s play into live TV and the bundling of streaming services. Plus, they take a quick look at earnings from Walmart. Then, (17:12) Motley Fool Contributor Lou Whiteman joins Mary Long to discuss how airlines and Airbnb are experiencing a cooldown in travel. Companies mentioned: NFLX, DIS, WBD, CMCSA, LUV, DAL, ABNB Host: Ricky Mulvey Guests: Nick Sciple, Mary Long, Lou Whiteman Engineers: Dan Boyd, Steve Broido Public.com disclosure: A High-Yield Cash Account is a secondary brokerage account with Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn a variable interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance. Neither Public Investing nor any of its affiliates is a bank. US only. Learn more at public.com/disclosures/high-yield-account Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Step aside, Siri. A new generation of AI voice assistants has arrived. First, (00:21) Asit Sharma and Mary Long dive into today’s inflation report and talk through the latest AI offerings from Alphabet and OpenAI. Then, (16:03) Ricky Mulvey asks Jason Hall whether co-CEOS are ever a good idea. Stock Advisor discount for podcast listeners: www.fool.com/asit Companies/Tickers discussed: GOOG, GOOGL, MSFT, BOC, SKYH Host: Mary Long Guests: Asit Sharma, Ricky Mulvey, Jason Hall Engineers: Dan Boyd, Heather Horton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One tweet is all it takes to add a few billion dollars in market cap. First, (00:21) Jim Gillies and Ricky Mulvey discuss the surge in short term speculation over meme stocks, and the long-term investment story at Home Depot. Then, (19:05) Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp discuss how investors can evaluate exchange traded funds. Companies/Tickers discussed: GME, AMC, HD, SPY, VOO, IJR, VB, SPY, GRMAX Check out the Range Rover Sport at www.landroverusa.com Host: Ricky Mulvey Guests: Jim Gillies, Alison Southwick, Robert Brokamp Producer: Mary Long Engineers: Dan Boyd, Desiree Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Private equity has $2.6 trillion in dry powder to put to work, is Squarespace at the top of a long shopping list? (00:21) Jason Moser and Dylan Lewis discuss: - Permira private equity’s plans to take website-builder Squarespace private at $6.9B. - The Biden administration’s reported plans to raise tariffs on EVs, solar equipment, and medical supplies, and why automakers in China aren’t too concerned. (14:54) The internet economy is all about eyeballs. Fool analyst Asit Sharma and Ricky Mulvey take a look at Pubmatic, an advertising company creating trillions of impressions per quarter and facing off against some trillion dollar companies. Companies discussed: SQSP, SCHW, PUBM, TTD, MSFT, NFLX Monarch Money free trial offer: www.monarchmoney.com/fool Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Jason Moser, Asit Sharma, Ricky Mulvey, Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Ideas are cheap; the people are what matter.” Startups face a lot of risk. But research suggests that 65% of startups fail because of one particular problem: people. Ricky Mulvey caught up with Martin Gonzalez, creator of Google’s Effective Founders Project, to discuss what public investors can learn from the people problems that plague startups… and any other organization. They discuss: How to spot strong leaders. The downside of overconfidence. How company culture affects stock returns. Companies discussed: SPOT Host: Ricky Mulvey Guest: Martin Gonzalez Producer: Mary Long Engineer: Dez Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sure, the Apple Vision Pro has some flaws, but it’s incredible to be in a recording studio with Alicia Keys. Mary Long and Jason Moser checked out the new headset and discuss: - The training and educational use cases for spatial computing. - How Apple and Meta products stack up against each other. - Meta’s virtual reality strategy. - The strong value proposition for VR training in healthcare. Companies discussed: AAPL, META, GOOG, GOOGL, MSFT, PCOR, ADSK, AXON, ISGR, GMED Host: Mary Long Guest: Jason Moser Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Tim Sparks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Relatively strong earnings results from Shopify and Roblox were overshadowed by questions about the outlook for the rest of the year and whether consumers will keep up the online shopping and in-game spending.. (00:21) Ron Gross and Andy Cross discuss: - Disney’s path to streaming profitability, and the warnings from Shopify and Roblox that growth in the back half of 2024 might be a bit lighter. - Trade Desk’s relative strength in a tough earnings environment, and Airbnb bracing for some travel slowdown. - How drinkmaker Celsius continues to find the energy for growth. (19:11) Motley Fool Co-founder David Gardner provides some timeless advice for college grads. (27:27) Ron and Andy break down two stocks on their radar: Toast and Trex. Stocks discussed: DIS, SHOP, RBLX, TTD, ABNB, CELH, TREX, TOST Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Andy Cross, Ron Gross, David Gardner, Mary Long Engineers: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wall Street thinks two growth stock prices have gotten a little too high. Plus, we feature a weed company with a lot of cash. (00:21) Kirsten Guerra and Ricky Mulvey break down earnings from Duolingo and Roblox. Then, (16:30) Nick Sciple takes a look at the legal pot business, and a legislative change that could have profound implications on the market. Companies discussed: DUOL, RBLX, GOOGL, GOOG, CRON Public.com disclosure: A High-Yield Cash Account is a secondary brokerage account with Public Investing. Funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn a variable interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance. Neither Public Investing nor any of its affiliates is a bank. US only. Learn more at https://public.com/disclosures/high-yield-account Host: Ricky Mulvey Guests: Kirsten Guerra, Nick Sciple Producer: Mary Long Engineers: Dan Boyd, Tim Sparks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Uber’s earnings may seem a little hand-wavy, but there's more to the story. At (00:12) Tim Beyers and Mary Long take a look at earnings from Uber and Toast. Then, (16:34) Alicia Alfiere and Ricky Mulvey ask if AI will kill Chegg, the homework helper. Tickers discussed: UBER, SICP, JOBY, TOST Host: Mary Long Guests: Tim Beyers, Alicia Alfiere, Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Tim Sparks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For anyone besides Netflix? First up, (00:21) Jason Moser and Ricky Mulvey break down earnings from Disney and Axon Enterprise. Then, (19:44) Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp look at the 60/40 portfolio, and if it still holds up in 2024. Tickers discussed: DIS, AXON, NFLX, GLD Learn more about the Range Rover Sport at www.landroverusa.com Host: Ricky Mulvey Guests: Jason Moser, Robert Brokamp, Alison Southwick Engineers: Dan Boyd, Desiree Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Warren Buffett talks, investors listen. We unpack the quotes and commentary from the market’s most anticipated annual meeting and check in on the state of Berkshire Hathaway. (00:13) Jim Gillies and Dylan Lewis discuss: - Berkshire’s past and future succession-- planning. - What Buffett’s cash stack and shrinking Apple position might signal about his view of the market and tax policy. - Why investors shouldn’t be looking at Berkshire on strictly a total-return basis. Companies discussed: BRK.A, BRK.B, AAPL Monarch Money free trial offer: www.monarchmoney.com/fool Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Jim Gillies Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Tim Sparks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The number of data compromises last year increased by 78% from just 2022, according to the 2023 Annual Data Breach Report. One primary reason for this increase? Artificial intelligence. “This Week in Tech” co-hosts Tim Beyers and Tim White discuss the rise of cyber threats, and what it means for companies like Microsoft, Crowdstrike, and Zscaler. They also discuss how these breaches work, and what you can do to protect yourself and your family. Members of any Motley Fool Service can watch “This Week in Tech” at 10:00 am ET on Fridays, or any time at the Fool Live replay hub: https://www.fool.com/premium/live/replayhub?cat=fool-live-full-shows To become a Motley Fool member, head to www.fool.com/signup Companies mentioned: MGM, UHC, MSFT, NVDA, CRWD, OKTA, ZS, T, DDOG, ACN Host: Tim Beyers Guest: Tim White Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Tim Sparks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whether it's smartphones or soy lattes, consumers are pickier right now. The companies that are keeping things convenient and creating value offerings are winning, the ones that aren’t are struggling. (00:21) Ron Gross and Jason Moser discuss: - Apple’s sluggish hardware sales and massive $110B buyback program, and Amazon’s killer cloud and ad segment growth. - CVS’s Medicare struggles, Wayfair working out of declines, and Coke keeping things business-as-usual. - The different fates in fast food for Starbucks, Domino’s, and McDonald’s. (19:11) Ron and Jason break down two stocks on their radar: Wingstop and Crowdstrike. Stocks discussed: AAPL, AMZN, CVS, W, KO, SBUX, DPZ, MCD, CRWD, WING Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Jason Moser, Ron Gross Engineers: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re talking big moves and Big Oil as earnings season continues. At (00:21) Jason Hall and Deidre Woollard break down Peloton’s CEO shift and Big Oil’s big profits. At (16:40) Tom Chivers, author of Everything Is Predictable, explains how the Bayesian theorem underlies much of modern life and investing. Companies discussed: PTON, SHEL, XOM, COP Host: Deidre Woollard Guests: Jason Hall, Tom Chivers Producer: Ricky Mulvey, Chace Przylepa Engineers: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Customers are willing to pay up, as long as it’s convenient. Amazon’s e-commerce segment proves it, but at Starbucks long lines during peak periods have customers rethinking their orders. (00:21) Asit Sharma and Dylan Lewis discuss: - In the face of revenue declines and struggling comps, are Starbucks’ shares worth watching? - Amazon’s eye-popping operating margin, fueled by strength in its ad business, the cloud, and cost-cutting measures. (14:57) The name of the game in food is innovation – Mary Long talks with food and beverage analyst David Henkes about McDonald’s new approach with CosMc’s Companies discussed: SBUX, AMZN, MCD Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Asit Sharma, Mary Long, David Henkes Producer: Mary Long Engineers: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex Chriss is still early in his tenure as the CEO of PayPal, but the company’s turnaround is already showing green shoots. (00:21) PayPal’s earnings and why a drop at a specialty insurance company could be a buying opportunity for investors. (16:57) What to do before you meet a financial advisor, and some questions to ask in an initial meeting. Companies discussed: PYPL, INTU, ZM, KNSL Host: Ricky Muvley Guests: Matt Frankel, Alison Southwick, Robert Brokamp Producer: Mary Long Engineer: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ahead of earnings at Paramount, potential deals and rumors are flying. At 00:21, Jason Moser and Deidre Woollard discuss what’s happening at Paramount as well as strong earnings from Domino’s Pizza and SoFi. At 16:58, Invitation Homes CEO Dallas Tanner shares his vision for housing’s future. Companies discussed: SOFI, INVH, DPZ, PARA Host: Deidre Woollard Guests: Jason Moser, Dallas Tanner Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Chace Pryzlepa, Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Executives like to talk about innovation, but how do you spot the difference between world changing stuff and corporate theater? Elliott Parker is the CEO of High Alpha Innovation and author of, “The Illusion of Innovation.” Parker joins Ricky Mulvey for a conversation about: The power in being contrarian One mega cap that knows how to innovate Why ROIC is not a foolproof metric for investors. Companies discussed: MSFT, IBM, AMZN, NFLX, BRK Host: Ricky Mulvey Guest: Elliott Parker Producers: Mary Long Engineers: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Winmark doesn’t make a lot of noise. The business speaks for itself. Winmark, a resale is a franchisor that owns concepts including Plato’s Closet, Play It Again Sports, and Once Upon a Child. The company has tripled the return of the S&P 500 since its IPO, and delivered an annualized return of 18% over the past five years. So, investors may want to pay attention to it. Motley Fool Canada’s Jim Gillies caught up with Winmark CEO, Brett Heffes for a conversation about: - The growth of Play It Again Sports and a slowdown at Music Go Round. - How Heffes thinks about capital allocation. - Building an everlasting business. Company discussed: WINA Host: Jim Gillies Guest: Brett Heffes Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices