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As Prime Day kicks off, we’re asking the big questions. Emily Flippen is joined by Jason Hall and Dan Caplinger to tackle three timely stories: whether 2025’s tariff push is actually “working” (and who’s really paying), how a U.S. sale of TikTok could reshape social commerce just as Amazon’s big event feels less special, and what the September 30th expiration of federal EV tax credits means for demand at Tesla, BYD, Ford, and beyond. Plus, a lightning round of stocks positioned to benefit from these trends. Companies discussed: AMZN, PDD, TSLA, BYDDY, F, SYM. Host: Emily Flippen; Guests -Jason Hall, Dan Caplinger
Guests: Jason Hall,Dan Caplinger
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The Federal Reserve is lowering interest rates, which can be good for borrowers but not so good for savers. Robert Brokamp speaks with Brendan Byrnes, managing director of Motley Fool Money (www.fool.com/money) about how to find the highest yields for your cash and how to choose the best credit card for your situation. Also in this week’s episode: a recent ADP report confirms that we’re in a “no-fire, no-hire” job market, a study puts popular AI tools to an estate-planning test — which came out on top? Just in time for Halloween season, the S&P 500 has reached a spooky level — how has the classic 60/40 portfolio performed when the market is so richly valued?-The recent government shutdown demonstrates (once again) that everyone should have an emergency fund. Tickers discussed: SPY. Host - Robert Brokamp; Guest - Brendan Byrnes
Guests: Brendan Byrnes
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Meta introduced a new pair of AI-powered glasses, Google announced a partnership with PayPal and AI updates to Chrome, and the Federal Reserve cut interest rates, but is concerned about both the economy and inflation. Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Jason Moser discuss the Fed’s rate cut, NVIDIA investment in Intel, Meta's inability to quit the metaverse, Rule Breaker investing and Google’s AI muscle. Companies discussed: NVIDIA (NVDA), Intel (INTC), Meta Platforms (META), Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL), Tesla (TSLA), Axon (AXON). Host - Travis Hoium; Guests - Lou Whiteman, Jason Moser
Guests: Lou Whiteman,Jason Moser
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Lower interest rates are more than a macro headline — for some businesses, what the Federal Reserve decides to do plays an integral role for both management and investors. Analysts Emily Flippen, Jason Hall, and David Meier debate the stocks most likely to be impacted after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s speech at Jackson Hole. Companies discussed: WD, RKT, GRBK, O, PYPL, ABNB, PAYC, TSLA; Host - Emily Flippen; Guests -Jason Hall, David Meier.
Guests: Jason Hall,David Meier
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Jobs hold steady, Cloudflare takes a stand on AI and the stocks leading us to financial freedom. Jason Moser and Andy Cross discuss the recent jobs report, what the stress test means for banks, the current state of autos, Cloudflare pushes back on AI crawlers, and stocks to celebrate financial freedom. Tickers mentioned: BAC, TSLA, F, GM, NET, NFLX, HD, WM. Host - Jason Moser; Guest - Andy Cross.
Guests: Andy Cross
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Fed independence brings stability, and markets love stability. Asit Sharma and Dylan Lewis discuss the Trump Administration’s focus on Fed Chair Jerome Powell, the role of an independent Federal Reserve Bank for the market and investors, and Netflix’s earnings and status as a “recession-proof” stock. Then, 16 minutes in, Anand Chokkavelu hosts Fool Contributors Dan Caplinger and Rick Munarriz for a Scoreboard episode on Shopify. Companies discussed: NFLX, SHOP, AMZN. Host - Dylan Lewis; Guests - Anand Chokkavelu, Dan Caplinger, Rick Munarriz
Guests: Anand Chokkavelu,Dan Caplinger,Rick Munarriz
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Today we talk about the economic and market impacts of tariffs, some business partnerships, and a couple of weak earnings reports. Also, Andy Cross talks to Schwab Chief Investment Strategist Liz Ann Sonders. And Asit and Jason share two stocks on their radar. Host - Ron Gross; Guests - Asit Sharma, Jason Moser, Andy Cross, Liz Ann Sonders
Guests: Asit Sharma,Jason Moser,Andy Cross,Liz Ann Sonders
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The markets are taking a beating on Liberation Day tariff announcements. What do the announcements mean long term? It’s anyone’s guess. Nick Sciple and Ricky Mulvey discuss why markets are reacting so strongly to the reciprocal tariff announcements, how investors can look for opportunities, but “not be a hero” right now, and Match Group’s new artificial intelligence flirting game. Then, 17 minutes in, Rick Munarriz joins Ricky for a conversation about Nintendo’s new Switch 2, and how the device could boost earnings for the video game maker. Companies discussed: WINA, MTCH, OTC: NTDOY. Host - Ricky Mulvey; Guests - Nick Sciple, Rick Munnariz
Guests: Nick Sciple,Rick Munnariz
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Two of the most influential voices in the market had something to say this week. Asit Sharma and Jason Moser discuss Fed Chair Powell’s rate outlook, and what Jensen Huant sees coming down the pike for Nvidia chips and quantum computing, what Tesla investors need to know about the headlines around recent accounting concerns, and earnings updates and red market reactions for FedEx, Nike, and Accenture. Then, 19 minutes in, Joe Cutillo, CEO of Sterling Infrastructure, talks Motley Fool CEO Tom Gardner through his company’s work on infrastructure projects, how the tariff picture figures into their outlook, and how to invest like a CEO. Finally, 31 minutes in, Jason and Asit talk about lessons from their favorite college basketball teams and the stocks on their radar this week: BYD and Williams Sonoma. Stocks discussed: NVDA, TSLA, FDX, NKE, ACN, STRL, BYDDY, WSM. Host - Dylan Lewis; Guests - Asit Sharma, Jason Moser, Joe Cutillo, Tom Gardner
Guests: Asit Sharma,Jason Moser,Joe Cutillo,Tom Gardner
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When uncertainty spikes, our ability to look out into the future shrinks. Emily Flippen and Matt Argersinger discuss how the shifting tariff picture is driving uncertainty across markets, economic forecasts, and investor outlooks, Target’s continuing troubles, and why even Costco can’t escape the retail slowdown, and what’s behind Okta’s 25% post-earnings pop. Then, 19 minutes in and five years from the beginning of the pandemic, Malcolm Gladwell reflects on our COVID response, his past works, and his latest book 'Revenge of the Tipping Point'. Finally. 32 minutes in, Emily and Matt break down two sides of 24-hour trading and what’s on their radar this week: private equity firms and Lovesac. Stocks discussed: TGT, COST, OKTA, BN, BX, KKR, APO, LOVE. Host - Dylan Lewis; Guests - Emily Flippen, Matt Argersinger, Malcolm Gladwell
Guests: Emily Flippen,Matt Argersinger,Malcolm Gladwell
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