Industry Focus (podcast)

Beer, wine, and spirits Goliath Constellation is acquiring a 10% stake in marijuana stock Canopy Growth, plus why CVS Health is eyeing Aetna, and how one fast-growing upstart is fighting back at colon cancer.

Direct download: 20171101_IF_Healthcare.mp3
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The Toys “R” Us bankruptcy filing in September sent waves through the industry as toy companies cut shipments to the retailer and adjusted their forecasts ahead of the holiday shopping season. However, the latest earnings results from Mattel and Hasbro paint a picture of two industry leaders with very different outlooks.

Direct download: 20171031_IF_ConsumerGoods.mp3
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Financials looks at statistics about emergency savings, credit cards, retirement saving, stock investing, and homeownership.

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AMD and Twitter both beat expectations with their quarterly numbers, so why is the social media company flying while shares of the semiconductor company get pummeled?

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Direct download: 20171027_IF_Tech.mp3
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We discuss U.S. manufacturing, policy making, and how technology will unlock efficiencies in the oil and gas industry with Mark Mills. Mark has a long and illustrious career as a policy advisor, fund manager, and physicist.

Direct download: 20171026_IF_Energy.mp3
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A scary sell-off in Celgene and Ionis Pharmaceuticals shares may have you thinking "sell", but there are good reasons why you shouldn't let what's spooking other investors shake you out of your stock too.

Direct download: 20171025_IF_Healthcare.mp3
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Up over 70% in the past year, the iconic newspaper has enjoyed a major boost in readership thanks to the current presidential administration. Meanwhile, Blue Apron struggles to build momentum as meal kit rival HelloFresh prepares for its IPO.

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Direct download: 20171024_IF_ConsGoods.mp3
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Financials takes a look at bank earnings, important metrics, and catalysts that could move bank stocks higher.

Direct download: 20171023_IF_Financials.mp3
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We wrap up pitch week with discussions of IBM, Netflix, and Mindbody. If you want the whole list of pitch week stocks, email industryfocus@fool.com!

Direct download: 20171020_IF_Tech.mp3
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Three Motley Fool contributors pitch General Motors, NV5, and Transocean as stocks investors might want to watch.

Direct download: 20171019_IF_Energy.mp3
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