Original Broadcast: This is Money
AI hype is still driving share prices higher but there are a growing number of voices warning of a stock market bubble that might soon burst. The Bank of England added its name to the list of those raising concerns this week, as its Financial Policy Committee drew comparisons with the ‘dotcom’ boom 25 years ago that soon turned to bust. The red flags include a number of high profile, huge money deals involving OpenAI, with Oracle, Nvidia and now AMD, along with a massive data centre infrastructure splurge and questions over the robustness of credit markets. But why has AI gone from great investment hope to potential market super villain in a short space of time? What on earth is going on with U.S. tech giants' 'I give you money, you buy my stuff' deals? And are there genuine parallels to be drawn with the dotcom boom, or the months before the credit crunch? Georgie Frost, Angharad Carrick and Simon Lambert, look at why people are worried about an AI bubble popping and what investors can do to protect themselves. Plus, could you claim some money back from the car finance compensation that the FCA announced this week? Could we really scrap stamp duty — and would that be a good idea? And why did some households manage to pay nothing for their electricity last week?
Guests: Angharad Carrick
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Original Broadcast: Motley Fool Show
What can we learn about investing in 1999 or 2007 that can be applied today? While history doesn’t repeat, it often rhymes and we discuss what we wish we would have known 25 years ago and how we’re applying that today. Travis Hoium, Jon Quast, and Jason Moser discuss how 2025 compares to 1999 and 2007, what we wish we knew, energy’s role in AI, and how well do you know investing history? Companies discussed: Alphabet (GOOG), NVIDIA (NVDA), Waste Management (WM), Rubrik (RBRK). Host - Travis Hoium; Guests - Jon Quast, Jason Moser
Guests: Jon Quast,Jason Moser
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Original Broadcast: Motley Fool Show
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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Original Broadcast: Motley Fool Show
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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Original Broadcast: Motley Fool Show
In a little less than ten years, OpenAI has gone from an idea to a half-trillion dollar company, and its ambitions for the next several years are much, much, bigger. Plus, Fair Isaac Corporation is opening a new front in the battle for your credit score and Berkshire Hathaway puts its massive cash pile to use. Tyler Crowe, Matt Frankel, and Jon Quast discuss OpenAI becomes a $500 billion company with staggering growth projections, Berkshire Hathaway acquires Occidental Petroleum’s chemical division, Fair Isaac Corporation upends the credit score market, and the market’s performance during and after government shutdowns, together with stocks on their radar. Companies discussed: FRMI, DLR, ORCL, BRK.A, BRK.b, OXY, FICO, EXPN, EFX, TRU, UPST, MELI, ETSY, CW. Host - Tyler Crowe; Guests - Matt Frankel, Jon Quast
Guests: Matt Frankel,Jon Quast
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Original Broadcast: Motley Fool Show
When evaluating a fund, one of the first sets of numbers you'll likely look up is its past returns. But those are not the returns that owners of that fund actually earned. Robert Brokamp speaks with Morningstar’s Jeff Ptak about which investor behaviors and types of funds are more associated with underperformance. Also in this episode: the Russell 2000 finally surpassed its 2021 peak, what’s behind the small-cap surge, the Treasury Department has released preliminary guidance about 'no tax on tips', and the spread in yields between investment-grade corporates and Treasuries is the smallest it’s been since 1998. Plus, a lesson from the life and recent death of financial journalist Jonathan Clements: don’t delay your bucket list until retirement. Investments discussed: VOO, QQQ, VTWO, IWC. Host - Robert Brokamp; Guest - Jeff Ptak
Guests: Jeff Ptak
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Original Broadcast: Motley Fool Show
Beyond the big names, where are there opportunities in AI and discounts in the market overall? Plus, Meta’s changing AI plans, and we play 'Higher or Lower'. Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Jon Quast discuss AI’s hidden gems, TikTok’s sale, where there are opportunities today, and Meta’s AI plans. Companies discussed: Oracle (ORCL), Alphabet (GOOG), Meta Platforms (META), Chipotle (CMG), Cava (CAVA), NVIDIA (NVDA), Vertiv (VRT). Host- Travis Hoium; Guests - Lou Whiteman, Jon Quast
Guests: Lou Whiteman,Jon Quast
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Original Broadcast: Motley Fool Show
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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Original Broadcast: Motley Fool Show
Autonomy is advancing quickly with Waymo leading the charge, but where are there opportunities for investors? And we discuss the future for Rivian and Tesla as EV tax credits expire. Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Rachel Warren discuss Waymo’s rapid expansion, Rivian breaks ground, Tesla’s Robotaxi challenges, and our top EV/autonomous stock. Companies discussed: Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL), Mobileye (MBLY), Tesla (TSLA), Lyft (LYFT), Uber (UBER). Host - Travis Hoium; Guests - Lou Whiteman, Rachel Warren
Guests: Lou Whiteman,Rachel Warren
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We discuss the new iPhone’s impact on Apple’s business, whether the economy is slowing, and what Oracle’s huge move today means for investors.Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Rachel Warren discuss Apple’s newest products, jobs data and the latest on inflation, and Oracle’s blowout numbers. Companies discussed: AAPL (AAPL), Oracle (ORCL). Host - Travis Hoium; Guests - Lou Whiteman, Rachel Warren
Guests: Lou Whiteman,Rachel Warren
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