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The S&P 500 is still up about 25% this year, far outpacing historical averages.
(00:14) Anthony Schiavone and Ricky Mulvey discuss:
- Why traders are sour about the recent Fed meeting, and what long-term investors should focus on.
- How American diners are responding to Darden Restaurant Group’s value offers.
- Rising home sales at Redfin.
Then (13:29) Motley Fool Senior Analyst Alicia Alfiere and Mary Long look at Upwork and Fiverr and the gig workplace economy.
Companies discussed: DRI, TXRH, RDFN, FVRR, UPWK
Host: Ricky Mulvey
Guests: Anthony Schiavone, Mary Long, Alicia Alfiere
Engineer: Rick Engdahl
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26:47
Nissan = Cars with Baggage
Who wants to buy a struggling car company? Honda does! Well, maybe.
(00:14) David Meier and Mary Long discuss:
- What merger rumors signal about Nissan’s business.
- How retailers are leaning into the holiday spirit.
- Advice for a seasonal decoration company.
Then (13:56), Stephanie Guild, Robinhood’s Head of Investment Strategy, joins Ricky Mulvey to discuss her outlook for 2025 and what’s excited Robinhood investors in the past year.
CNBC story mentioned: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/12/18/holiday-decor-spending-could-help-retailers.html
Companies discussed: HMC, NSANY
Host: Mary Long
Guests: David Meier, Stephanie Guild, Ricky Mulvey
Engineers: Rick Engdahl, Desiree Jones
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27:30
Young Investors, Root for a Bear Market
Investing is a decades-long game.
(00:14) Bill Barker and Ricky Mulvey discuss:
- The Federal Trade Commission’s ruling on junk fees.
- What killed a merger between Kroger and Albertsons.
- How younger investors can prepare for the next bear market.
Then, (17:28) Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp offer some tips on tax-loss harvesting.
WSJ column discussed: https://www.wsj.com/finance/stocks/why-this-frothy-market-has-me-scared-295c07c3
Companies discussed: KR, ACI, AZO, AAPL, ORLY, SBUX
Host: Ricky Mulvey
Guests: Bill Barker, Alison Southwick, Robert Brokamp
Producer: Mary Long
Engineer: Rick Engdahl
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25:32
Apple Rethinks the iPhone
Thinner, cheaper, and possibly foldable. Apple engineers are working hard to convince you to buy a new phone.
(00:14) Asit Sharma and Ricky Mulvey discuss:
- Microstrategy’s entrance into the NASDAQ 100.
- How Apple is trying to kickstart growth.
- A burgeoning competitor to Uber and Lyft.
Then, (16:56) Motley Fool Senior Analyst Anthony Schiavone joins Mary Long for a look at UPS, and its frenemy relationship with Amazon.
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WSJ Story on Apple: https://www.wsj.com/tech/apple-thin-iphone-foldable-computer-plans-dbb4286c
NYTimes story on Empower: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/16/technology/empower-ride-hailing-washington-dc.html
Companies discussed: MSTR, AAPL, UBER, LYFT, UPS, AMZN
Host: Ricky Mulvey
Guests: Asit Sharma, Mary Long, Anthony Schiavone
Engineer: Rick Engdahl
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29:11
Axon President on AI, AR, and Drones as First Responders
Axon is on a mission to protect life. As the company works to make the bullet obsolete, the stock has soared, up nearly 160% in the past year alone and returning over 100x since going public in 2001.
Josh Isner is the President of Axon Enterprise and has been with the company for over 15 years. He joins Fool Analyst Jason Moser to discuss:
- Why Axon is like the Apple of law enforcement.
- How immersive technology improves police training and retention.
- The role of drones and humanoids in public safety.
Companies discussed: AXON, MSI
Host: Jason Moser
Guests: Matt Frankel
Producer: Mary Long
Engineers: Rick Engdahl
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Motley Fool Money is a daily podcast for stock investors.
Weekday episodes offer a long-term perspective on business news with The Motley Fool's investment analysts. Weekend shows are a mix of investing classes and longer-form interviews.
The show is hosted by Dylan Lewis, Ricky Mulvey, and Mary Long.