Mon, 10 July 2017
In this episode of Industry Focus: Financials, we dig into things we'd never do -- or, at least, that we try to avoid. This includes investing advice, as well as pointers about life more generally. |
Fri, 7 July 2017
Looking for a beach read or a podcast to pass the time on the family trip? We run through some of our favorite tech books and shows so you can still get your fix during the slow months of summer.
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Thu, 6 July 2017
Energy: Why Exxon Mobil Paid $5.6 billion to 1 of US’s Richest Families to Expand Its Permian Shale Presence
Is being late better than never arriving for America's biggest oil major? |
Wed, 5 July 2017
After Walgreens' abandoned plans to buy it lock-stock-and-barrel, Rite Aid shares are crashing. Does this give Amazon.com the moment it's been waiting for to disrupt the prescription drug market? Thanks to Slack for supporting Motley Fool. Learn more at slack.com. |
Mon, 3 July 2017
There's no one, right answer, but getting a job while in school can help teach a lot of important things. Tune in to find out what Motley Fool contributors Dan Kline and Gaby Lapera think you ought to know. |
Fri, 30 June 2017
In the past month, Pandora has sold off Ticketfly, announced a large investment stake from Sirius, and had its CEO step down. What should investors make of the shake-up? Plus we check in on Apple Music and Tesla's puzzling streaming music ambitions. |
Thu, 29 June 2017
Solar stocks are finaly rallying after a year of malaise, is this the long-rumored revound? |
Wed, 28 June 2017
The Congressional Budget Office announces a discouraging outlook for Trumpcare. And Portola Pharmaceuticals’ shares increase more in one day than they cost last November. |
Tue, 27 June 2017
After spending several months covering casualties, headwinds, and consolidation in the retail sector, we turn our attention to two companies that have thrived in the era of e-commerce. Ulta Beauty and TJX Companies are growing thanks to their physical store footprints, not in spite of them. |
Mon, 26 June 2017
Credit ratings agencies (CRAs) have the power to move markets, and decide the fortunes of publicly-traded companies around the world. |
Fri, 23 June 2017
What doesn't MercadoLibre do? Today we talk about the Amazon/eBay/Craigslist/PayPal of Latin America, what's been fueling its impressive growth, and some of the things investors need to keep in mind if they're considering buying in. Thanks to Thumbtack for supporting Motley Fool (thumbtack.com). |
Thu, 22 June 2017
There’s lots of ways to move goods and people in today’s economy, but which option is the most economical? |
Wed, 21 June 2017
AbbVie is developing new drugs to sidestep expiring patents on its best-seller, and a new FDA approval could be on deck at Clovis Oncology. Also, how Novartis plans to shake-up a multibillion dollar indication. |
Tue, 20 June 2017
he grocery industry is bracing itself for further disruption as e-commerce giant Amazon announced a surprise buyout of Whole Foods Market. Meanwhile, the Nordstrom family is weighing their options for taking the department store private. Thanks to Thumbtack for supporting the Motley Fool. Hire local, skilled pros for just about anything at thumbtack.com today. |
Mon, 19 June 2017
If you're a recent graduate, congratulations! Here's what you need to know about your money. |
Fri, 16 June 2017
Apple is one of the most bet against stocks in the market... kind of. We explain why it's true, but kind of a misleading stat. |
Thu, 15 June 2017
GE’s CEO may have just retired, but he left the company perfectly positioned for a green-energy fueled future. |
Wed, 14 June 2017
A Supreme Court decision that speeds biosimilar drugs to market makes investing in biosimilar stocks even more enticing. |
Tue, 13 June 2017
Discount supermarket chain Aldi will be investing billions in the U.S. market over the next five years, while its fellow German-based rival Lidl prepares to open its first U.S. locations this week. But the biggest winner from this growing competition will be the U.S. consumer. |
Mon, 12 June 2017
The House of Representatives voted last week in favor of the Financial CHOICE Act, which is designed to roll back the enhanced regulatory regime laid out in the Dodd-Frank Act of 2010. On this episode of Industry Focus, we dig into the Financial CHOICE Act and discuss what this means for banks. |
Fri, 9 June 2017
The average investor has a wealth of information at their fingertips, they just need to know where to find it. We talk about our favorite free tools and resources, and Michael Douglass explains why he thinks "the numbers obscure the true story." |
Thu, 8 June 2017
Railroad stocks have consistently beaten the market – here’s why investors should give them a look today. |
Wed, 7 June 2017
Bluebird bio, TG Therapeutics, and Loxo Oncology investors are smiling following bullish presentations for their respective cancer drugs at the annual American Society of Clinical Oncology conference this week. |
Tue, 6 June 2017
In its last private funding round, Blue Apron reached a valuation of over $2 billion. Now, the company has its sights set on the public market, and we are digging into the IPO filing to break down the financials and business model of meal kit delivery for investors. |
Mon, 5 June 2017
Citizens Financial became the biggest bank stock IPO in history when it went public in 2014. Since then, it's orchestrated an impressive turnaround. |
Fri, 2 June 2017
Last week we showered Activision, Take-Two, and EA with love, but what about pure-play mobile game publishers like Zynga and Glu Mobile? Do they deserve a spot on your watch list? Thanks to Bombfell for supporting The Motley Fool. Get $25 off your first purchase at http://bombfell.com/fool |
Thu, 1 June 2017
Donald Trump is likely to pull the US out of the Paris Climate Agreement – here’s what it means. Thanks to Bombfell for supporting The Motley Fool. Get $25 off your first purchase at http://bombfell.com/fool |
Wed, 31 May 2017
Summer may not be the best time to own stocks historically, but embracing this old Wall Street adage is far from risk-less. |
Tue, 30 May 2017
We look at major acquisition talks making headlines this week as American Eagle pursues its apparel rival Abercrombie & Fitch, and Kraft-Heinz eyes a mega-deal with Colgate-Palmolive. |
Mon, 29 May 2017
Have you ever wondered what the Industry Focus cast is like in real life? This episode gives you a glimpse. |
Fri, 26 May 2017
Game publishers Activision, Take-Two, and Electronic Arts have all soared so far in 2017. With all three up over 40% year-to-date, is it too late for investors to hop in and play? |
Thu, 25 May 2017
OPEC extended its production cut for another 9 months, could this be a desperate move by a powerless cartel? |
Wed, 24 May 2017
Extreme birth defects associated with a popular anti-anxiety medicine from the 1960's had a lasting impact on today's healthcare policy -- and the drug is still a major part of Celgene's cancer portfolio. |
Tue, 23 May 2017
From McDonald’s “Experience of the Future” to Panera 2.0, the restaurant industry is investing heavily in technology as a means of reducing costs and improving the dining experience. Find out how different companies are approaching the automation and customer demands that loom over the horizon. |
Mon, 22 May 2017
oin us for a primer on how the insurance industry works, how insurers make money, and how to evaluate insurance stocks for potential investment opportunities. |
Fri, 19 May 2017
Twilio and Yelp are each down over 20% following earnings, are the drops signs of trouble or buying opportunities for investors? |
Thu, 18 May 2017
Saudi Arabia and Russia desperately want oil back to its highs – but just how likely is it? |
Wed, 17 May 2017
We dig into Valeant and Gilead Sciences' first quarter financials to see if shares are a bargain, or a bust. Thanks to Slack for supporting The Motley Fool. Learn more at slack.com. |
Tue, 16 May 2017
A flurry of earnings reports from Macy’s, Nordstrom, and other department stores were greeted by bearish investors as shares declined as much as 20%. We drill down into the results before considering the longer term outlook for this industry. |
Mon, 15 May 2017
Bitcoin might be the future. If you really want to understand it, you need to look at its past. Brian Patrick Eha's _How Money Got Free: Bitcoin and the Fight for the Future of Finance_ gives you the background you need to think about Bitcoin today. |
Fri, 12 May 2017
Snap's first quarter of financial results are out, and the numbers... weren't so great. We sort through the report, and dig into the details we didn't get in the company's original prospectus. Thanks to Harry’s for supporting Industry Focus. Get your Free Trial Set – go to Harrys.com/fool |
Thu, 11 May 2017
The oil & gas sector’s first quarter results are out, and the managements of these huge companies have made some interesting capital decisions.
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Wed, 10 May 2017
Medtronic, Fitbit, and Apple hope to combine wearable technology with data analytics to improve outcomes in important diseases such as diabetes. |
Tue, 9 May 2017
With the $2.4 billion acquisition of Kate Spade, Coach hopes to reach millennial shoppers with a popular brand that it can eventually expand to new markets abroad. Meanwhile, Comcast and Charter team up to tackle the wireless industry.
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Mon, 8 May 2017
Motley Fool analyst Michael Douglass joins analyst Gaby Lapera to discuss key takeaways from this year's Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting. |
Fri, 5 May 2017
Our favorite show of the quarter, Apple earnings! Plus what's up with WhatsApp and Facebook's other properties AND the final clues for puzzle week! |
Thu, 4 May 2017
Energy: Suncor Might Be Buying More Oil Sands Assets Just As Oil Swoons Downward on Increased Production
Oil has continued its drop in spite of OPEC’s promises to keep production low: What’s an investor to do? |
Wed, 3 May 2017
Winners and losers can teach us valuable lessons about what's important -- and not important -- when it comes to investing. Thanks to Slack for supporting The Motley Fool. Learn more at www.slack.com |
Tue, 2 May 2017
As the No. 2 name worldwide in sports apparel, Adidas deserves some extra attention from investors, especially as it continues to deliver industry-leading growth. With shares up nearly 200% in the past two years, here is what you need to know about the first major brand in sports. |
Mon, 1 May 2017
What does the future of banking look like? That question is at the top of bankers' minds today. In this episode of Industry Focus: Financials, The Motley Fool's Gaby Lapera and John Maxfield discuss new technologies that are shaping the way banks serve customers. Thanks to Slack for supporting The Motley Fool. Learn more at www.slack.com |
Fri, 28 April 2017
Twitter beat guidance and showed strong MAU growth in its most recent quarter, is it enough to start talking about a turnaround? Plus we hit Amazon's awesome earnings release. |
Thu, 27 April 2017
Bad news for oil producers, great news for oil pipeline operators. |
Wed, 26 April 2017
Missteps on repeal-and-replace mean business as usual for insurers, and first quarter results suggest that's a good thing. Also, Fresenius acquires Akorn, and Express Scripts' ongoing battle with Anthem "gets real". |
Tue, 25 April 2017
Terrible fourth-quarter results, a slew of store closures, and bankruptcies have led to the perception that brick-and-mortar retail is experiencing a slow death, but opportunities abound for retailers willing to adapt and evolve. |
Mon, 24 April 2017
The market looks at alternative asset managers and sees complexity, but some investors may see opportunity. |
Fri, 21 April 2017
Answering a listener question, we talk about how hard it is to time the market, and why it's better for investors to ride out the waves and dollar-cost average. Thanks to Warby Parker for supporting Motley Fool. Order your FREE Home Try-On’s at http://www.warbyparker.com/fool |
Thu, 20 April 2017
Fracking has been the oil industry buzzword for years, here’s what the process actually means. |
Tue, 18 April 2017
After seeing gambling revenue tumble 40% over two harrowing years, casino operators in Macau are breathing a sigh of relief as new, integrated resorts restore some growth to the region. With a massive new market also on the horizon, this will be an important industry to watch over the next several years. |
Mon, 17 April 2017
Three of the nation's biggest banks reported first-quarter earnings last week. We discuss the results (and then some) in this week's episode of Industry Focus: Financials. Thanks to Warby Parker for supporting Motley Fool. Order your FREE Home Try-On’s at http://www.warbyparker.com/fool |
Thu, 13 April 2017
Russia loaned Venezuela’s state oil company, which owns CITCO, a lot of money – now they want to be paid back. |
Wed, 12 April 2017
Deaths due to prescription opioids have quadrupled since 1999, but new drugs that reduce their use may help end the opioid epidemic. |
Tue, 11 April 2017
In the past year, we have discussed the management shake-up at Viacom, as well as the $5.5 billion merger between Cabela’s and Bass Pro Shops. Both companies have hit roadblocks with their plans -- here is what you need to know. |
Mon, 10 April 2017
With the April 18 tax filing deadline fast approaching, here are some things you need to know. |
Fri, 7 April 2017
The average investor doesn't have a shot at buying shares of an IPO at issuance price... but that could be changing soon. ClickIPO's CEO Scott Coyle hops on the show to talk about the IPO market, and how his company is hoping to democratize access to IPO's and secondary issuances. |
Thu, 6 April 2017
Oil prices are in limbo -- here's what the bulls have to say. |
Wed, 5 April 2017
We all have cognitive biases, but if we're not careful, they can lead to bad investments. In this episode, we investigate the relationship between psychology and investing, and explain how you can outsmart your biases. Thanks to Audible for supporting our podcast. Get a free audiobook with a free 30 day trial at audible.com/fool |
Tue, 4 April 2017
We look at recent quotes from the management teams at Target and Dr. Pepper Snapple to determine whether their hopeful plans for the future should be accepted at face value by investors. In other news, Panera Bread hit a fresh all-time high Monday after news broke that the company is fielding buyout offers -- here are the companies likely to pursue a deal. |
Mon, 3 April 2017
Over the past two decades, PNC Financial has evolved into one of the best-managed companies in the financial services sector. Listen in as The Motley Fool's Gaby Lapera and John Maxfield dissect what's behind its success. Thanks to Audible for supporting our podcast. Get a free audiobook with a free 30 day trial at audible.com/fool |
Fri, 31 March 2017
Snap got a bump early this week as a flurry of "Buy" notes came in from sell-side analysts. On this episode, we walk through the sell-side/buy-side dynamic and dig into the analyst reports. |
Thu, 30 March 2017
In a classic case of whiplash, hedge funds are now turning sour on crude after bullish bets hit an all-time high just a few weeks ago – the Energy crew weighs in. Thanks to Audible for supporting our podcast. Listen to Audible’s new original seires: Ponzi Supernove. Details at audible.com/ponzi. Audible and Amazon Prime members listen free. |
Wed, 29 March 2017
A jam-packed month for news that includes a failed plan to replace Obamacare, a big cardiovascular study, a fast-approaching IPO, and a big advance in treating ovarian cancer has big implications on top healthcare stocks. |
Tue, 28 March 2017
With billions of gamers and technology improving each year, video game companies are finding new ways to engage with customers. Here are some of the major takeaways for investors. |
Mon, 27 March 2017
Richard Davis is one of the greatest bankers of the modern era. As CEO of U.S. Bancorp since the end of 2006, Davis has spent the last decade atop the most profitable big bank in America. In this week’s episode of Industry Focus: Financials, we tease out the most interesting insights that Davis, who retires next month, shared in a wide-ranging interview with The Motley Fool’s John Maxfield.
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Sun, 26 March 2017
You asked for it! Motley Fool Options analyst JP Bennett hops on the show to do an introduction to options and answer some listener questions on the topic. Thanks to Audible for supporting our podcast. Listen to Audible’s new original series: Ponzi Supernova. Details at audible.com/ponzi. Audible and Amazon Prime members listen free. |
Thu, 23 March 2017
Oil prices are up, but not anywhere near where their highs of 2014 – so why are producers upping production by 1 million barrel? |
Wed, 22 March 2017
Veeva's President discusses the cloud solution company he co-founded, from its small beginnings in healthcare CRM to its latest Vault products and expansion outside of life sciences. |
Tue, 21 March 2017
Asit Sharma joins the show to help answer questions from our Foolish listeners who want to know more about goodwill and the $300 billion food distribution industry. Thanks to Audible for supporting our podcast. Listen to Audible’s new original series: Ponzi Supernova. Details at audible.com/ponzi. Audible and Amazon Prime members listen free. |
Mon, 20 March 2017
Not every legendary investor is worth following, and not every way to get rich is as obvious as it may seem.
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Sun, 19 March 2017
Sneaking in one more episode this week so we can bring listeners an interview we did with Comma.ai's George Hotz at SXSW. We talked with Hotz about the self-driving car tech his team is working on, some misconceptions about the segment, and what to watch in the coming years. Thanks to Away for supporting Motley Fool. Go to awaytravel.com/fool and use the promo code fool to get $20 off your order! |
Fri, 17 March 2017
New legislation passed last year that made it possible for the average investor to participate in early stage private investing rounds. How's it going so far? We sit down with Bill Clark of Microventures and Slava Rubin, founder of Indiegogo. Thanks to Away for supporting Motley Fool. Go to awaytravel.com/fool and use the promo code fool to get $20 off your order! |
Thu, 16 March 2017
The Motley Fool’s Simon Erickson talks with Sean O’Reilly about what he learned at the SXSW Conference. Thanks to Away for supporting Motley Fool. Go to awaytravel.com/fool and use the promo code fool to get $20 off your order! |
Wed, 15 March 2017
Artificial intelligence and gene sequencing are changing how patients are treated. Analyst Simon Erickson shares some of the greatest opportunities and some of the biggest hurdles to adoption of the latest technology in healthcare. Thanks to Away for supporting Motley Fool. Go to awaytravel.com/fool and use the promo code fool to get $20 off your order! |
Tue, 14 March 2017
For the leading streaming service and global entertainment giant, product testing is always happening behind the scenes. Tune in to find out how both companies leverage various tools at their disposal to put forward the “perfect” customer experience. Thanks to Away for supporting the Motley Fool. Go to awaytravel.com/fool and use the promo code “fool” to get $20 off your order! |
Mon, 13 March 2017
In today’s episode, Motley Fool analyst Gaby Lapera is joined by Dylan Lewis, another Industry Focus host. Mr. Lewis reports from Austin, TX at the SXSW Festival, where he attended a session on the future of the payments industry. Both hosts had a lot to say about the relationship between social media and existing payment processors as well as what the space might look like going forward. Thanks to Away for supporting Motley Fool. Go to awaytravel.com/fool and use the promo code fool to get $20 off your order!
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Fri, 10 March 2017
Apparently Snap's IPO has a lot of people thinking about shorting stocks -- we answer a listener question and get into the nitty gritty risks of deciding to go short. |
Thu, 9 March 2017
Motley Fool veteran contributor Tyler Crowe calls in and gives a global view of Energy markets from his current location in Malawi.
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Wed, 8 March 2017
Here's why Exelixis, Pacira Pharmaceuticals, Kite Pharma, Exact Sciences, and Portola Pharmaceuticals are up more than 50% in the first two months of 2017. |
Tue, 7 March 2017
Based on the latest network quality reports, most consumers will be happy with any of the Big Four wireless carriers, but one company continues to shake up the industry. We also provide an update on the struggle Bass Pro Shops is facing in its $4.5 deal with Cabela’s, before looking at the growing trend of delivery as a differentiator for restaurants. |
Mon, 6 March 2017
The Oracle of Omaha just released his latest letter to the shareholders of Berkshire Hathaway. In this episode of Industry Focus, we talk about what he had to say.
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Fri, 3 March 2017
Snap's IPO went well, and the stock is flying high, but that hasn't changed our minds about the ephemeral messaging app/camera company. |
Thu, 2 March 2017
Everyone is talking about autonomous vehicles these days, but how long until they are a reality? |
Wed, 1 March 2017
How drugs are priced the way that they are, and how to determine if drug prices are fair. Also, what makes dollar cost averaging such a powerful investing strategy.
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Tue, 28 February 2017
The cast looks at the latest earnings results for major department stores as a tough retail environment and major store closures dominate the headlines. They also reach into the mailbag to take a first look at VF Corporation. |
Mon, 27 February 2017
A mortgage is many homeowners single biggest expense each month, so it pays to understand the costs -- especially for new home buyers and people searching for a lower rate to refinance their house. The Trump administration could affect mortgage costs throughout 2017. Join the Motley Fool’s Nathan Hamilton and Gaby Lapera to learn what you need to know about mortgages in 2017. |
Fri, 24 February 2017
Digging through the company's earnings release, we break down what went wrong for Fitbit last year, and what management is doing to turn things around and find growth in 2017. |
Thu, 23 February 2017
Energy storage is a hot topic these days, here’s who is currently leading the charge. |
Wed, 22 February 2017
Carl Icahn's reportedly focusing his brand of investor activism on Bristol-Myers Squibb, but it's anyone's guess if he'll be able to convince the company to sell. Also, Celgene delivers a phase 3 win with blockbuster implications. |
Tue, 21 February 2017
From price wars to automation, Fool.com contributor Daniel Kline offers his take on major trends currently driving innovation and growth at your favorite quick service restaurants. |
Fri, 17 February 2017
Snap is one of the hottest potential IPO's of 2017. Now that we've had a chance to look at the numbers, should investors keep it on their watch list once shares start trading? |
Thu, 16 February 2017
BP plc has released its 2017 Energy Outlook that extends to 2035. For long-term investors, BP's opinions may be both surprising and thought-provoking. |