Original Broadcast: Motley Fool Show
Tech stocks have dropped this week as earnings have given investors reason for concern. IBM left a lot to be desired and Netflix dragged on the market as well. We make sense of it all and give you the stocks on our radar.Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Emily Flippen discuss tech crashing, what we’re watching, Netflix earnings, history of tech, and Gemini delayed. Also, stocks on our radar. Companies discussed: TransDigm (TDG), Uber (UBER), Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL), Micron (MU), Netflix (NFLX). Host — Travis Hoium; Guests — Lou Whiteman, Emily Flippen.
Guests: Emily Flippen,Lou Whiteman
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Shares of Uber are right about where they were a little over two years ago. The company has been grappling with how to navigate the world of robotaxis. One way is to lean into delivery services, and that’s why the company announced the acquisition of Delivery Hero today for $14.8 billion. Matt, Jon, And Tyler discuss Uber’s reasons for doing this now and whether a push into delivery can fend of the challenges from robotaxis. Plus, GE Aerospace’s having a hard time sourcing materials and whether emerging industries are worth betting on now. Tyler Crowe, Matt Frankel, and Jon Quast discuss Uber’s acquisition of Delivery Hero, how “sticky” are ridesharing apps, GE Aerospace’s earnings, and can AI infrastructure cause supply chain headaches for others? Also, mailbag: how to view emerging industries & technologies. Companies discussed: UBER, DASH, GOOGL, GE, GEV, TMC. Host — Tyler Crowe; Guests — Matt Frankel, Jon Quast.
Guests: Matt Frankel,Jon Quast
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Original Broadcast: The Financial Outlook for Personal Investors
If you'd like to help a child, grandchild, or other young person get started investing, you have a few options when it comes to the type of account to open. Starting this month, a new option is available: Trump Accounts. Fools Robert Brokamp and Joel O’Leary discuss the details, pros, and cons. Topics covered: eligibility and contribution limits for Trump Accounts, the tax advantages, including potentially converting them to Roth accounts, the drawbacks, limitations, and potential penalties if money is withdrawn before age 59 1/2. Also, the best use cases for Trump Accounts, and other types of accounts that might be more appropriate for the youngsters in your life. Host — Robert Brokamp; Guest — Joel O’Leary.
Guests: Joel O’Leary
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There’s no question artificial intelligence is the next big paradigm shift in technology, but how that shift plays out could determine how investors can make money. We discuss what we can learn from the PC era, the internet boom and bust, and the mobile phone era in technology. Plus, we discuss our hidden gems and stocks on our radar. Travis Hoium, Andy Cross, and Lou Whitman discuss lessons from the '80s, dotcom infrastrucuture, internet disruptors, how AI plays out, hidden gems and stocks on our radar. Companies discussed: Delta (DAL), Primo Brands (PRMB), Aritzia (ATZ), NVIDIA (NVDA), Apple (AAPL), TSMC (TSM), Intuit (INTU). Host — Travis Hoium; Guests — Andy Cross, Lou Whiteman
Guests: Andy Cross,Lou Whiteman
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Oil rose sharply early on Wednesday and the market didn’t like what it saw. But oil may not be the big driver of stocks that it was a few months ago and the pullback may simply be a healthy breather for hot stocks. Plus, we discuss some new EVs hitting the market and how satellites could disrupt telecom. Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Rachel Warren discuss oil is up again — market breather? Can a cheap EV win? Why Americans buy big ... is AMT’s debt a problem? And will satellites disrupt telecom? Companies discussed: American Tower (AMT), Verizon (VZ), AT&T (T), General Motors (GM), Ford (F), Stellantis (STLA), Micron (MU), Sandisk (SDSK). Host — Travis Hoium; Guests — Lou Whiteman, Rachel Warren
Guests: Lou Whiteman,Rachel Warren
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Original Broadcast: The Financial Outlook for Personal Investors
Oil prices have plunged in recent weeks as the war in Iran appears to be coming to a halt. But why did predictions of $200 oil never materialise? We discuss the underlying dynamics. We also covered a new Stablecoin that could be disruptive to payments, and why Nike’s comeback is stalling out. Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Tyler Crowe discuss why oil prices are dropping, did China prevent an energy crisis? Also, the new open USD Stablecoin, and are Stablecoins Disruptive? Plus, Nike’s earnings, and can Nike make a comeback? Companies discussed: Nike (NKE), Visa (V), Mastercard (MA). Host — Travis Hoium; Guests — Lou Whiteman, Tyler Crowe (1/7).
Guests: Lou Whiteman,Tyler Crowe
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Q2 2026 was the best year on Wall Street since 2020 and AI led the way. But the gains weren’t evenly distributed and we discuss what’s sustainable and what’s not in the market. Plus, we discuss Meta becoming a neocloud and look back on the U.S. stocks that defined the past four decades. Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Jason Moser discuss record Q2 performance, how AI ruled the day, and Meta — the Neocloud? Also, what happened to compute constraint? Plus, a history of U.S. stocks and stocks on our radar. Companies discussed: Meta Platforms (META), Netflix (NFLX), Amazon (AMZN), Apple (AAPL), Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL), Walmart (WMT), Home Depot (HD), Microsoft (MSFT), Cisco (CSCO), Dell (DELL), GE (GE), Columbia Banking (COLB), Axon (AXON). Host — Travis Hoium; Guests — Lou Whiteman, Jason Moser.
Guests: Lou Whiteman,Jason Moser
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Have you noticed that more and more companies are finding the Chinese market is a headwind for companies? You’re not alone. Automotive companies, clothing retailers, beauty products, and many more are either losing market share or seeing sales decline. Jon, Matt, and Tyler break down why the Chinese market has been such a challenge for so many companies, who could be the next company to experience this, and how investors can navigate this trend. Plus, the unconventional winners & losers of the S&P 500 and listener questions. Tyler Crowe, Matt Frankel, and Jon Quast discuss S&P 500’s (volatile) winners and losers in 2026 so far — the unexpected winners and losers; the changing Chinese market; and could Apple and memory be the next China market victims? Companies discussed: CASY, TSCO, GLW, FICO, NKE, LVMH, AAPL, SBUX, DECK, CAT, MSFT. Host — Tyler Crowe; Guests — Matt Frankel, Jon Quast.
Guests: Matt Frankel,Jon Quast
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Memory prices have skyrocketed because of AI demand and that’s not extending into the consumer market after Apple raised prices on nearly all of its products. We discuss why memory is up and how Silicon Valley made itself a villain in the age of AI. Plus, we go through what technologies may be disruptive and stocks on our radar. Travis Hoium, Jon Quast, and Lou Whiteman discuss AI, The Villian; why memory costs Hit Apple; who says “enough”? Is there rationality in tech? Disruptive or sustaining innovation. Plus, stocks on our radar. Companies discussed: Tractor Supply (TSCO), Lockheed Martin (LMT), Apple (AAPL), Micron (MU), NVIDIA (NVDA). Host — Travis Hoium; Guests — Jon Quast, Lou Whiteman.
Guests: Jon Quast,Lou Whiteman
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Every time you listen to an earnings call, you're scanning for signs that a company knows where it's going. But what if the most confident-sounding language is actually the biggest red flag? Motley Fool analyst Rachel Warren sits down with Phil Le-Brun, former international CIO of McDonald's, and Dr. Jana Werner, executive advisor at AWS — co-authors of 'The Octopus Organization' — to unpack why 70% to 90% of corporate transformations never deliver what they promised, what they call watermelon reporting — green on the outside, red on the inside — and the words that reveal whether a company is truly built for the future, or just really good at sounding like one. Host — Rachel Warren; Guests — Dr. Jana Werner and Phil Le-Brun.
Guests: Dr. Jana Werner,Phil Le-Brun
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