MarketFoolery

Turns out Wells Fargo opened 1.5 million fake accounts more than originally reported. So why isn’t the stock tanking?  Bill Barker from Motley Fool Funds surveys the damage, and digs into the latest earnings from Campbell’s Soup and Land’s End.  Plus, we preview this weekend’s bonus episode of Industry Focus and next week’s launch of brand new edition of “The Motley Fool Investment Guide”.  (For more details, go to http://book.fool.com)

Direct download: 20170831_MarketFoolery.mp3
Category:podcast -- posted at: 2:47pm EDT

Gilead Sciences buys Kite Pharma for $12 billion in cash. Kristine Harjes and Jason Moser analyze the deal and what it means for Gilead’s future.  Plus, Uber gets a new CEO (courtesy of Expedia), Fitbit rolls out a new smartwatch, and Whole Foods is now selling....Amazon Echo speakers.

Direct download: Market_Foolery_08_28_2017.mp3
Category:podcast -- posted at: 2:04pm EDT

Chris Hill returns from Podcast Movement 2017 in California and shares a few observations from the conference.  As Houston residents prepare for Hurricane Harvey, investors prepare for the impact on the energy industry and potential for disruption to multiple supply chains.

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Direct download: 20170825_MarketFoolery.mp3
Category:podcast -- posted at: 12:02pm EDT

Brian Richards (head of Fool Asia) returns from his trip to Singapore, Hong Kong & Japan!  We discuss the attractiveness of the BAT stocks (Baidu, Alibaba, Tencent), Tom Gardner’s keynote speech, and the culture of basketball in Hong Kong.  To access content from Tom Gardner’s speech in Singapore, just go to www.Fool.Sg/InvestFair2017.

Direct download: 20170822_MarketFoolery.mp3
Category:podcast -- posted at: 1:00pm EDT

Just how many companies will actually blame the solar eclipse for their earnings miss next quarter?  Jason Moser analyzes the prospect of former GE CEO Jeff Immelt taking the wheel at Uber.  Starbucks makes the cover of Barron’s, begging the question of just how attractive the stock’s valuation.  Plus, we dip into the Fool Mailbag to make a recommendation to a novice whiskey drinker.

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Direct download: 20170821_MarketFoolery.mp3
Category:podcast -- posted at: 1:38pm EDT

Walmart’s online sales rise 67%.  Aaron Bush analyzes the retail landscape, Alibaba’s latest results, and Elon Musk dabbling in esports.

Direct download: Market_Foolery_08_17_2017.mp3
Category:podcast -- posted at: 4:50pm EDT

2nd-quarter profits for both Target and Urban Outfitters came in higher than expected, but only one of those stocks is soaring today.  Motley Fool Funds analyst Bill Barker digs into the retail industry, and we dip into the Fool Mailbag to discuss ETFs, diversification and more. 

(Tangents include things to do in Memphis, the classic film “Diner” and shark vs. tiger.)

Direct download: Market_Foolery_08_16_2017.mp3
Category:podcast -- posted at: 3:08pm EDT

Dick’s Sporting Goods plummets on disappointing earnings. Home Depot sells off despite strong results. And a judge orders Costco to pay up. Motley Fool analyst Ron Gross discusses those stories.

Direct download: 20170815_Marketfoolery.mp3
Category:podcast -- posted at: 9:54pm EDT

VF Corp makes a deal for more workwear, sending its stock higher. Taylor Muckerman and Jason Moser analyze how showrunners moving from broadcast and cable networks to Amazon and Netflix signal further disruption in the TV industry.  Plus, we dig into broadcast TV’s remaining ace card and the coming storm for professional sports leagues.

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Category:podcast -- posted at: 3:31pm EDT

Shares of Blue Apron plunge after the meal delivery company warns of big losses ahead. And Facebook introduces a new video platform. Our analysts discuss those stories and delve into earnings from Macy’s and Kohl’s.

Direct download: Market_Foolery_08_10_2017.mp3
Category:podcast -- posted at: 2:37pm EDT

Disney makes headlines with its break from Netflix.  Priceline and TripAdvisor sink for different reasons.  And we dip into the Fool Mailbag to offer marriage advice.  Ron Gross, and Bill Barker from Motley Fool Funds, discuss these stories and the return of “The Ocho” at a live taping from Chatter in Washington DC.

Direct download: Market_Foolery_08_09_2017.mp3
Category:podcast -- posted at: 4:04pm EDT

Ralph Lauren and Michael Kors both soar on better-than-expected 1st-quarter profits. Jason Moser analyzes the way both retailers are improving margins. Plus, we dig into Wayfair’s latest results and offer some advice to Shake Shack’s management.

Direct download: Market_Foolery_08_08_2017.mp3
Category:podcast -- posted at: 3:07pm EDT

Tyson Foods’ stock rises on strong exports of beef, chicken and pork. Taylor Muckerman and Jason Moser analyze Tyson’s growth potential, Marriott’s new deal with Alibaba, Tesla’s completely-expected debt offering, and Netflix’s 1st content acquisition.

Direct download: Market_Foolery_08_07_2017.mp3
Category:podcast -- posted at: 1:42pm EDT

Tesla shares rise on strong 2nd-quarter profits, but the company still needs cash.  Bill Mann analyzes Tesla’s short-term future and why Elon Musk continues to set ambitious production targets.  Teva Pharmaceuticals sinks to a 13-year low on a bad 2nd-quarter report combined with slashing the dividend.  Plus, Bill shares observations, both business and personal, from his recent trip to Africa.

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Direct download: Market_Foolery_08_03_2017.mp3
Category:podcast -- posted at: 4:10pm EDT

Apple’s quarterly revenue comes in north of $45 billion. Bill Barker from Motley Fool Funds looks at the results and disputes any rumors that the iPhone 8 might be delayed past the holidays.  Mondelez is getting a new CEO, and Groupon rises despite revenue being light (again).  Plus, the movie theater industry gets a bleak warning.  (Tangents include movies we’ll go to the theater for, the bloated Oreo division, and Bill’s brief directing career!)

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Direct download: Market_Foolery_08_02_2017.mp3
Category:podcast -- posted at: 2:27pm EDT

Texas Roadhouse serves up big earnings. Shares of Under Armour slip. And shares of Shopify surge. Ron Gross and David Kretzmann dig into those stories.

Direct download: Market_Foolery_08_01_2017.mp3
Category:podcast -- posted at: 12:59pm EDT