Motley Fool Hidden Gems Investing
Motley Fool Hidden Gems Investing is a daily podcast for stock investors. Weekday episodes offer a long-term perspective on business news with The Motley Fool's investment analysts. Weekend shows are a mix of personal finance and longer-form interviews.
Episodes
The Father of the 4% Rule Says Retirees Can Take Out Much More
William Bengen established 4% as the safe withdrawal rate more than 30 years ago. But in subsequent research, he has concluded that 4% is likely much too low. That research is thoroughly explained in his latest book, “A Richer Retirement: Supercharging the 4% Rule to Spend More and Enjoy More.” In this re-airing of an interview from last August, Bengen joined Motley Fool retirement expert Robert B
What Alphabet’s Stock Drop Tells Us About the Market Today
Alphabet’s stock is down double digits this week after the company reported negative free cash flow in the second quarter. We discuss what that means for big tech, neoclouds, and the entire supply chain. Plus, we get to Tesla’s earnings and the stocks on our radar.
Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Jason Hall discuss:
- Alphabet’s Free Cash Flow
- Who Blinks?
- Tesla’s Stock Drop
- The Price
Mag 7 Starts Burning Cash (for Real)
Earnings season is in full swing, and the first two of the Mag 7 (Alphabet and Tesla) set a rather dour tone. While the on paper results were different in many ways, there was one common theme that spooked investors: cash burn. Jon, Lou, and Tyler break down the quarter where mag 7 stocks went cash flow negative and what that means. Plus, earnings from Tractor Supply, RTX, and what to watch when P
Alphabet’s New Model & Novo’s Lawsuit
A new Gemini model is out and the AI world isn’t impressed. But is this Alphabet knowing its business better than anyone else or a loss of the company’s magic? Plus, we discuss Novo Nordisk suing Eli Lilly and GE Vernova’s stock falling after a great earnings report.
Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Jon Quast discuss:
- Gemini’s Model Dud?
- Gemini Pro Delay
- Novo Sues Eli Lilly
- Novo’s De
Capital Market Earnings Crashout
Shares of capital market company MSCI and credit rating agency Equifax both posted double digit declines after posting earnings that were…ok? Matt, Lou, and Tyler dive into what went right and wrong in the most recent earnings and what to make of the two stocks today. Plus, what to make of the oil markets using Halliburton’s earnings results and what is the best banking ETF today?
Have a questi
Chinese AI Just Made History
Spain is the new soccer world champ, but Kalshi was also a winner from the World Cup as it added three million new users. On today’s show, Jon, Matt, and Rachel discuss the state of the predictions market and explain how predicting the outcome of an event is fundamentally different than investing in a stock. The team then moves into discussing how China’s Kimi K3 AI model could be disruptive to so
The Old Software Moat Is Dead — How to Spot the Enterprise AI Companies That Are Actually Winning
Most companies say they're doing AI. A surprising number are doing very little — and a Chief AI Officer at one of the world's largest automation platforms has the receipts to prove it. Motley Fool analyst Rachel Warren talks with Adam Field, Chief AI Officer at Tungsten Automation — a company serving 25,000 organizations including 40% of the Fortune 100 — about what separates real AI transformatio
The Truth About Spending in Retirement and Why It’s Good News
Knowing how much income you’ll need in retirement is a key variable in determining how much you need to have saved before you stop working. But what many people believe about how spending progresses over the course of retirement is wrong. Host Robert Brokamp speaks with David Blanchett, the head of retirement research at Prudential Financial and a portfolio manager for PGIM, about what the data sh
Tech Hits a Wall & Netflix Plunges
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- Gemini Delayed- Radar StocksCompanies discussed: Tra
Uber’s New Acquisition and GE Aerospace’s Search for Parts
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 th
Does PayPal Have a Buyer?
Stripe is reportedly circling PayPal in a deal that could end a frustrating run for the fintech giant, but is it a good enough deal to get done? We discuss that and Johnson & Johnson’s earnings, plus how Uber has become the incumbent in autonomous vehicles.Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Rachel Warren discuss:- PayPal’s Offer- How Stripe Gets a Deal Done- Why PayPal Says “No”- J&J’s Earnings- Uber
Big Banks Cash In, IBM Crashes Out
BM gave its investors a heads up about the upcoming quarter, and the market didn’t like what management had to say. The company’s pre-released earnings were lower than analyst expectations, and its raising questions about the spending priorities for IBM’s clients. Plus, the big banks all had blowout earnings reports, and it isn’t just from cashing in on the SpaceX IPO.Have a question? Email us; po
2 Hidden Businesses to Watch as AI Keeps Heating Up
Many investors feel like the AI trend peaked and some AI stocks are taking it on the chin in response. However, Taiwan Semiconductor is showing an accelerated growth rate and Meta Platforms is nearly doubling the scope of one of its important data centers, suggesting the AI buildout is still on. In light of this, Matt and Rachel each highlight a hidden company that can benefit from the trends. Fin
Why Most AI Projects Will Fail — And How to Find the Companies That Won't
ROI supersedes AI. That's the blunt verdict from Steve Lucas, Chairman and CEO of Boomi, who has spent 30 years at the top of enterprise software. With OpenAI burning $3 billion a month and Gartner projecting that up to 40% of enterprise AI projects will be abandoned by 2027, the blank-check era for AI spending is over — and the reckoning is coming faster than most investors realize. Motley Fool a
Trump Accounts Are Live, But Are They the Best Choice?
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 pot
What History Teaches Us About Today’s Market
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:
- 80s Le
Meta Has Been Busy
It’s not just you, the number of major announcements Meta Platforms has put out in recent months is unusually high, even by Meta Platforms standards. Matt, Jon, and Tyler debate whether all of these new AI, semiconductor manufacturing, and prediction market initiatives are value adding ideas or wasted capital . Plus, is GE Vernova worth its current price tag and what to make of communications REIT
Oil Pulls the Market Lower Again
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 Breathe
AI Expectations Hit a Fever Pitch
Every quarter recently, semiconductor stocks keep churning out incredible numbers. And every quarter, it seems as those companies somehow “miss expectations”. The most recent example was when Samsung Electronics reported a 1,900% increase in profits, the stock dropped so much it halted trading on the Korean composite index. Lou, Matt, and Tyler dig into the expectations game Wall Street is playing
Are Index Funds Making the Market “Irrational”?
Matt, Rachel, and Jon talk about SK Hynix’s upcoming U.S. IPO, explaining what high-bandwidth memory is and which companies could potentially benefit from the company’s IPO proceeds. The Motley Fool Hidden Gems Investing team then tackles two questions from the mailbag. The first relates to SpaceX and ETFs. The second talks about how ETFs and index funds have potentially changed the structure of t
The Man Who Survived 47 Days on a Raft Has a Lesson for Every Investor
Every market downturn will test you. Not your strategy, not your portfolio — you. And the investors who come out the other side aren't the ones who had the best picks going in. They're the ones who learned how to take a hit, stay in the game, and get smarter because of it. Motley Fool's Tom Gardner sits down with Louis Zamperini — World War II survivor, Olympic runner, and the man whose story insp
Declare Your Financial Independence!
It’s the first Saturday of the month, which means it’s time for the next installment of our 2026 Financial Planning Challenge. Since it’s July 4th, we thought it fitting that this month we focus on financial independence – in other words, retirement. How do you know if your retirement plan is on track? And how will you know when you’re financially ready to bid adieu to the working world? Fools Rob
Behind Wall Street’s Scorching Quarter
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
- Meta
The Challenges of the China Market
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
Is The Oil Crisis Over? Or Is It Just Beginning?
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 materialize? 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
Picking the Winners of the Honeywell Breakup
The Honeywell International of 10 years ago is now six different publicly traded companies. This week, Honeywell International split with Honeywell Aerospace to complete the pre-planned separation. Tyler, Matt, and Lou look break down the prospects for the disparate parts as standalone companies and pick which ones will be the outperformers based on recent spinoffs and separateions. Plus, a busy w
Rocket Lab Shakes Up Satellite Communications
Jon, Matt, and Rachel dissect the latest breakup news from Comcast as the media giant intends to spin off assets under its NBCUniversal entity. This could unlock value but could shake up the streaming landscape. The team then moves on to Rocket Lab’s $8 billion acquisition of Iridium before ending with a listener question about selling stocks.
Jon Quast, Matt Frankel, and Rachel Warren discuss:
The AI Headlines You Should Be Most Suspicious Of
The companies dominating AI headlines right now may not be the ones actually winning. In fact, according to Julie Averill, the loudest signals are often the ones most worth questioning. As former global CIO of Lululemon — where she helped oversee one of retail's most successful tech transformations — Julie has spent decades separating real change from corporate theater. Motley Fool analyst Rachel
401(k) Champions and Soaring Value Stocks
Most of the education about work-sponsored retirement plans comes from the employer or the plan provider. But you could be a source of knowledge and encouragement to your colleagues, friends, and relatives. Robert Brokamp discusses grassroots retirement education with Julie Jason, the founder and CEO of Jackson, Grant Investment Advisers and the creator of the annual 401(k) Champion Award. (Visit
The New Villian in Tech
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 Vill
Nuclear Energy Gets a Big Government Boost (Again)
If it wasn’t apparent already, the Federal government has made expanding the fleet of nuclear reactors a strategic priority. This week, the Department of Energy announced a new financing deal that will encourage the development of 10 new nuclear reactors in the U.S. Matt, Jon, and Tyler break down what this means and whether the companies in the industry will see big gains from it. Plus, Qualcom’s
Micron Day Is Here!
Like it or not, Micron is driving the stock market and the company’s earnings report will tell us a lot about the future of memory and compute demand. Plus, we talk about Meta’s new prediction markets app and Alphabet joining the Dow Jones Industrial Average.Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Rachel Warren discuss:- Memory’s Wild Ride- Micron’s Earnings- Meta & Prediction Markets- Can Zuck Innovate?-
Big Pharma Has a Case of Merger Mania
It hasn’t been in many headlines (thanks, AI), but pharmaceutical companies are on a merger & acquisition spree that could break records. With more than $126 billion in deals so far this year, companies are looking for novel drug canddiates and clinical stage companies to bolster their own development pipeline. We’ll take a dive into what’s driving this M&A frenzy and what companies look interesti
Toy Story 5 Reaches For the Sky
The Hidden Gems investing team dissects the big weekend for Toy Story 5 and which stocks could be winners with a resurgent box office. From there Jon, Matt, and Rachel look at how natural gas is poised to power data centers before ending on a listener’s question regarding value investing and how things have changed since Warren Buffett got his start.Jon Quast, Matt Frankel, and Rachel Warren discu
The Companies That Sound Most Confident May Be the Ones to Worry About
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 LeBrun, former international CIO of McDonald's, and Dr. Jana Werner, executive advisor at AWS — co-authors of The Octopus Organization — to unpack why 70 t
Mailbag! Maximizing Dividends, Spending in Retirement, Managing a 529
Host Robert Brokamp is joined by Fool contributor Dan Caplinger to answer financial planning questions sent in from listeners, including:-How do ETFs affect the recommendation to own 25 to 50 stocks?-How can a new retiree switch from saving to spending after decades of frugality?-Since stock prices drop after a dividend payment, is it a “nothing-burger”?-How to manage a 529 as a kid gets ready to
More Layoffs, Acquisitions, and SpaceX Becomes AI Company
Are layoffs starting to backfire in Silicon Valley? As Robinhood and Rivian announce job cuts, employees at Meta Platforms are starting to revolt against job cuts and reassignments into jobs they didn’t sign up for. Plus, we discuss Fox buying Roku, SpaceX’s $60 billion acquisition, and play the World Cup of Investing.
Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Emily Flippen discuss:
- Robinhood and Riv
IT Consulting is Not Having a Good Time
Data centers might have a climate problem. With more than 80% of data centers worldwide in regions at high risk of drought, flooding, or wildfires. The implication of these trillions in investment being at elevated risk to weather related disasters could have some major downstream issues. Pluis, a dive into Accenture’s earnings and the challenges facing the IT consulting industry.Listeners, we wan
Snap’s Specs Gamble
The smartphone could be a thing of the past if Snap has its way an Specs take over the market. But at $2,195 it could be a tall task selling these to consumers, even if they were stylish. Plus, we talk about Rivian’s layoffs and Eli Lilly’s latest acquisition.
Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Rachel Warren discuss:
- Snap’s new Specs
- Rivian announces more layoffs
- Eli Lilly’s acquisition
Buying Your Own Sports Team (with Stocks)
Pretty much every sports fan dreams of owning their favorite team. Between the bragging rights and the courtside seats, who wouldn’t want to be? While you may not be able to be a partial owner of your favorite team, there are a few opportunities to own a part of team in almost every league. We take a a look at what teams you can own through stocks and whether any are worth an investment. Plius, Ro
The AI the Government Just Shut Down
There’s a tentative deal for peace in the Middle East as the U.S. and Iran are set to sign an agreement this week. Jon, Matt, and Rachel talk about how long it will take for things to get back to normal if the deal holds as well as some companies that could get some much needed relief. The team then discusses Anthropic’s Fable 5 shutdown before closing with some thoughts on Fox’s $22 billion acqui
The Hidden Forces Behind Every Investment Decision
Every time you buy a stock, you tell yourself a story about why it's going to work. But what if that story is the most dangerous thing in your portfolio? And what if the same behavioral blind spots that trip up individual investors are also quietly undermining the companies you're betting on? Motley Fool analyst Rachel Warren talks with Harvard-trained behavioral scientist Julia Dhar, author of Ho
Your Roth Won’t Be Tax-Free If You Break These Rules
Tax rates are as low as they've been in decades. Yet due to ballooning government deficits and increasingly underfunded entitlements, it's reasonable to have a hedge against higher tax rates in the future. One way to protect your retirement from higher taxes is to have at least some money in Roth accounts. With the Roth, contributions aren't tax-deductible, but withdrawals are tax-free… but only i
It’s SpaceX IPO Day!
SpaceX is officially public and we explain not only why that matters, but also how it may benefit companies like Alphabet long-term. We also explore what’s wrong at Adobe, why Apple has become boring, and the stocks on our radar.
Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Jon Quast discuss:
- SpaceX IPO
- Who Will Sell SpaceX Stock?
- What’s Wrong At Adobe?
- Either or Neither
- Is Apple All Right
-
Digging into the bottlenecks of AI
Oracle’s earnings results made one thing abundantly clear, the spending rate for data centers and AI infrastructure isn’t slowing down any time soon. While the market didn’t respond too favorably to the announcement it was increasing its capital spending for the upcoming fiscal year, there is likely a long list of companies that will benefit. We dig into some of the bottlenecks and pinch points of
Will EV Stocks Make a Comeback in 2026?
Five years ago, electric vehicles were the talk of the market. But in the U.S., sales of electric vehicles are falling and competition is heating up. With that backdrop, Rivian has introduced the R2 and investors still think this will be a game-changer for the company. We discuss the vehicle and company’s prospects, whether autonomy will be a tailwind, and get to hidden gems on our watchlist in th
Opportunities in Europe’s “Digital Sovereignty”?
There’s no big headline to point to here, but several small data points and policy decisions all point to one thing: Europe wants to build its own digital infrastructure. That could have profound implications for the mega tech companies in the US, but it could also mean opportunities in helping Europe build out a digital infrastructure for AI and autonomy. Plus, what to make of the Shiller CAPE ra
Another Semiconductor Stock Is Headed to the S&P 500
The S&P 500 index is removing Pool Corp and Campbell Soup Company from the index and replacing them with Marvell Technology and Flex. Jon, Matt, and Rachel explain what these two new companies do as well as weigh in on whether they could be hidden gems. After this, the team dives into the mailbag with Rachel leading the discussion on Bristol-Myers Squibb and Matt providing some reflections on age-
The Invisible Layer Protecting the World's Biggest Companies
Every time you log into a corporate network, send a file, or spin up an AI agent, something has to decide what's allowed and what isn't. So what happens when the number of things asking for access goes from 50 million users to billions of AI agents — and the bad actors have frontier models helping them find the cracks? Motley Fool analyst Jason Moser talks with Zscaler CFO Kevin Rubin about zero t
How Much to Save for Your Financial Goals
It’s Month 6 of our 2026 Financial Planning Challenge! In this installment, Fools Robert Brokamp and Stephanie Marini suggest ways to prioritize and quantify your financial goals, and highlight some tools that will help you crunch the numbers.
Also in this episode:-A recent study finds that taxes can take more than a third of your investment over the long term-According to a Wall Street Journal a
IPO Season: Why Patience Is The Name of the Game
The biggest IPOs ever are coming and investors are (understandably) excited. But historically this is a time caution is needed and we discuss why these deals in particular may need some seasoning. We also discuss the advances in autonomy and where there’s opportunities to invest in businesses without speculating.
Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Jason Moser discuss:
- Today’s market crash
- IP
Broadcom’s Stock Whiplash
It seems like no matter the size of a company, it is possible we’ll see a double-digit percentage move in its stock on an earnings release. Today, it was Broadcom's turn to drop nearly 15% after the company reported what look like solid numbers. But when it comes to quarterly earnings, it’s all about the expectations game. Today’s move was clear that expectations are high for AI. Plus, stocks buck
Alphabet’s $80 Billion Flex
Alphabet is raising over $80 billion to help its AI buildout, assisted by Berkshire Hathaway. We discuss what that says about the ROI of AI today and how balance sheets play into the equation. Then we discuss the AI supplier hype and why Bitcoin might have a tough year ahead.
Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Tyler Crowe discuss:
- Alphabet’s $80 billion flex
- AI supplier whack a mole
- Bitco
Turnaround Stories and Shorting Stocks
Dollar General was a stock market darling for much of the 2010s, but fell on hard times a few years ago. Numerous value investors have been betting that “it’s not that bad”, but that turnaround strategy has taken much longer than expected. Lou, Matt, and Tyler all look at the status of the Dollar General turnaround story and what does it take to invest successfully in turnarounds. Plus, thoughts o
Nvidia’s Next Big Growth Lever?
Nvidia announced its new CPU at an event in Taipei and Jon, Rachel, and Matt talked about why potential customers may be interested in buying as well as the potential impacts to primary CPU players such as Intel and AMD. The team also talks about Berkshire Hathaway’s homebuilder acquisition before closing with a question regarding passive investing trends.
Jon Quast, Matt Frankel, and Rachel Wa
The AI Buildout Is Just Getting Started
Token consumption grew 17 times last year — not 17%, 17 times. So why are some investors still underexposed to the biggest structural shift in a generation? Motley Fool Contributing Analyst Rachel Warren talks with Jay Jacobs, US Head of Equity ETFs at BlackRock, about the firm's 2026 Thematic Outlook: why the AI infrastructure boom is still in its infancy, how thematic ETFs can give retail invest
Is Your Plan for Retirement Too Safe?
Determining when you can retire requires making several assumptions about the future. Some of the commonly recommended assumptions are very conservative, and may result in you working longer than necessary and spending less in retirement than you could. Robert Brokamp looks at some rules of thumbs that may be overly cautious.Also in this episode:-A study finds that financial mistakes can be a pred
The Conundrum of Investing in AI Today
Money continues to pour into AI companies like Anthropic, who announced a $65 billion fundraising round this week. But companies are starting to scrutinize their AI investments, which may not be paying off as hoped. Plus, we discuss some of our lessons of a lifetime investing and the stocks on our radar.
Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Emily Flippen discuss:
- Anthropic’s $65 billion raise
-
Snowflake Has a Hot New Product
Jon, Matt, and Travis start the episode by talking about Snowflake’s latest financial results that were catalyzed by one of its newest AI product offerings. The team then talks about the sluggish environment for refinancing mortgages as well as the publicly-traded companies that are impacted. And finally, they finish up talking about some hidden opportunities exposed by Fertitta Entertainment’s ac
The $1 Trillion Club Gets a Little More Crowded
Micron has had a turnaround for the ages, going from a free cash flow negative company to a $1 trillion valuation in a little over a year. What does it tell us about the AI buildout? Plus, we get to Eli Lilly’s incredible trial results, acquisition spree, and growth plans before ending with Zscaler’s earnings and why the stock fell 30% today.Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Rachel Warren discuss:-
Has Ferrari Lost Its Mind?
Ferrari Luce has been announced and it’s getting widely criticised by for the design, which is very un-Ferrari. But maybe that’s the point for a company that sells vehicles that are more show item than utility. Plus, we discuss why the market is bullish on an Iran agreement and how AI spending may take a hit.
Travis Hoium, Matt Frankel, and Lou Whiteman discuss:
- Ferrari Luce
- The market th
Time To Diversify Internationally?
It’s a deep dive into the Hidden Gems Investing mailbag as Jon, Matt, and Rachel handle questions regarding international diversification, stocks that have lost momentum, and the changing cybersecurity landscape due to AI.
Jon Quast, Matt Frankel, and Rachel Warren discuss:
-Magnificent 7 stocks vs international diversification
-How to diversify into Japan and India
-Stocks that have lost mo
Thriving in the Age of Overwhelm
Why do so many people feel overwhelmed right now? And what can investors do about it? How can you separate market signal from media noise when headlines are designed to hijack your attention? Motley Fool Analyst Rachel Warren talks with Fred Marshall, author of Thrive: The Antidote to Future Shock, about staying calm, focused, and effective in a world changing faster than our ability to adapt.
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Give Your Family the Gift of an Estate Plan, and Ask the Same of Them
Bad news, Fools: You and everyone you know is going to eventually pass away. And before then, you or the people you love may become physically or mentally incapacitated. But despite these certainties and possibilities, most people don’t have an estate plan, and if they do, it’s often outdated. Robert Brokamp speaks with attorney Jill Mastroianni, the host of the Death Readiness podcast, about how
SpaceX IPO Nears & Retail Makes a Comeback
We learned how much money SpaceX is (or isn’t) making from rocket launches and AI in anticipation of the company’s upcoming IPO. Plus, we discuss positive retail earnings, NVIDIA’s results, and software making a comeback.
Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Jon Quast discuss:
- SpaceX S-1
- NVIDIA earnings
- Target and Walmart’s results
- Software’s comeback
Companies discussed: Tesla (TSLA)
The SpaceX S-1: The Good, The Bad, The Verdict
Stop the presses (or the recording, I guess)! SpaceX has filed its S-1 in anticipation of an IPO. The team digs into the details of the IPO prospectus and looks for some of the things that stand out in this monumental, possibly $2 trillion, public offering.
Tyler Crowe, Matt Frankel, and Jon Quast discuss:- Starlink’s profitability- The space launch businesses (sort of) profitability- The unbelie
Google Flexes Its AI Muscles
Google I/O revealed a lot about Google’s future in artificial intelligence. Not only did the company release a new model, updated search, and launched new AI glasses. We discuss what we learned, whether this is a real normie moment for AI, and what the impacts will be outside of Alphabet.Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Rachel Warren discuss:- Google I/O- Is this AI for normies?- Downstream impacts
The Green Shoots in Home Depot’s Earnings
It may not look like much right now, but one small detail in Home Depot’s earnings report that should bode well for the beleaguered home improvement retail. We look at the company’s most recent results, whether the company’s stock looks attractive after a five year malaise, and what other companies in the housing and home improvement indsutryTyler Crowe, Matt Frankel, and Lou Whiteman discuss:- Ho
The AI Boom Runs Into an Unexpected Headwind
The market is buying everything AI related, but that love doesn’t extend to this year’s college graduates or the localities seeing data centers go up. We discuss the pushback to AI that many in Silicon Valley didn’t see coming. Plus, we give a peak at retail earnings and the drama in Lululemon’s board room.
Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Rachel Warren discuss:
- AI’s unexpected local pushba
The Power of Thinking Inside the Box
Why does having too much freedom often lead to business failures? How do strict boundaries drive innovation at companies like Pixar and Apple? How can investors use "satisficing" to make better choices in an overwhelmingly complex market? Motley Fool Chief Investment Officer Andy Cross talks with David Epstein, author of Inside the Box: How Constraints Make Us Bette
Host: Andy Cross
Guest: David
A Free Social Security Analysis Tool, and the Yield on the S&P 500 Hits an All-Time Low
he age at which you file for Social Security will be one of the most important retirement-related decisions you’ll make. Robert Brokamp discusses the pros and cons of delaying with CPA and financial planner Mike Piper, the creator of Opensocialsecurity.com, a free tool that helps retirees choose the optimal age to claim benefits.
Also in this episode:-A report from Standard & Poor’s finds that on
Our Pulse On the Stock Market Today
A look back on what we learned from earnings season, what is hot (and what is not) in the market, and a debate over whether or not inflation can halt the rally.
Travis Hoium, Jason Moser, and Lou Whiteman discuss:
- What worked (and what didn’t work) this earnings season
- What’s wrong with restaurant and apparel stocks?
- Should inflation talk worry investors?
- Plus, the stocks on our r
AI Is Supplying Blowout Earnings…Again
If you’re making a list of the companies delivering better-than-expected earnings results this quarter, then add Cisco and Lumentum to the list. Spending on data centers and other AI infrastructure is leading both companies to soaring heights, and their valuations reflect Wall Street’s Optimism. Tyler, Matt, and Jon break down the most recent earnings results from these two AI equipment suppliers
The Market Just Got a Huge Warning Sign
Costs are going up for consumers and producers, which may not be a trend that stops anytime soon. We discuss what’s driving the increases and how it may eventually cause some shocks in a highly valued stock market today.
Travis Hoium, Tyler Crowe, and Lou Whiteman discuss:
- Consumer price index (CPI) surge
- Producer price index (PPI) surge
- What higher inflation means for the market
Move Over, Magnificent 7, There’s a New Stock Basket in Town
One of Wall Street’s favorite hobbies is coming up with catchy nicknames for a group of stocks. Thanks to AI, we have a new one: The “AI 11”. Tyler, Matt, and Travis break down what’s in the AI 11 basket, whether its better to invest in baskets or individual companies, the AI Bubble, the state of athletic wear, and listener questions.
Tyler Crowe, Matt Frankel, and Travis Hoium discuss:
- Who’
What Should Investors Do With the New Wave of IPOs?
Fool contributors Jon, Matt, and Rachel discuss a surprisingly good quarter for an enterprise software company before pivoting to a conversation on hot, upcoming IPOs and how investors should be thinking about managing their portfolios in light of the new exciting opportunities.
Jon Quast, Matt Frankel, and Rachel Warren discuss:
-Monday.com’s financial results for the first quarter of 2026
How to Get Rich in American History
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