Alcoa kicks off earnings season, but it’s biotech Illumina that in the spotlight (and not for good reasons).  Bill Barker and Bill Mann from Motley Fool Funds discuss those stories plus Samsung’s decision to kill the Galaxy Note 7, Warren Buffett’s response to Donald Trump, a couple of tangents and more.

Earnings season officially kicks off this week.  Jason Moser and Taylor Muckerman discuss why Buffalo Wild Wings and Hi Crush Partners need a hit quarter more than most.  Plus we dip into the Fool Mailbag and share highlights from our member event in Boston.

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Constellation Brands hits a new all-time high after an impressive 2nd-quarter.  Bill Barker from Motley Fool Funds analyzes that story, plus Manhattan housing prices, class action lawsuits, restricted stock units, the fantastic color names for Google’s new phone and more.

Google reveals its latest products, while Facebook reveals the greatest threat eBay has ever faced. Plus M&A rumors swirl around Disney and Netflix.

Cabela’s is taken private by Bass Pro Shops at a 40% premium. Tesla Motors’ latest delivery numbers have Wall Street feeling bullish.  Plus we dip into the Fool Mailbag to discuss what investors should do when they’re feeling bearish about a company.

Pepsi’s 3rd quarter was strong thanks to Frito-Lay. TD Ameritrade rises on reports it may buy out rival Scottrade.  And Medtronic gets FDA approval for an artificial pancreas.  Plus we dip into the Fool Mailbag with Bill Mann and Bryan Hinmon from Motley Fool Funds.  Thanks to Pearl Auto for supporting this episode. Go to http://PearlAuto.com/Fool to get free 2-day shipping!

Nike nails analyst expectations but falls short of future orders, while the future is now for Elon Musk and SpaceX. Plus ABInbev has gotten approval for its acquisition of SABMiller in the 3rd largest deal in public markets history. Thanks to Pearl Auto for supporting this episode. Go to PearlAuto.com/Fool to get FREE 2-day shipping!

If you want to hear about last night’s Presidential debate, you’ll have to go somewhere else.  Today we’re discussing Kroger’s 52-week low (as grocery prices continue to fall), Carnival Cruise Line’s rise after a big 3rd-quarter, and we dip into the Fool Mailbag.  Thanks to Pearl Auto for supporting this episode.  Go to http://PearlAuto.com/Fool  to get free 2-day shipping.

Yahoo reportedly waited 2 years to tell Verizon about a massive data hack.  How will Verizon respond?  And why is Williams-Sonoma subsidiary West Elm entering the hotel business?  Investor-At-Large Tim Hanson discusses those stories and more as we dip into the Fool Mailbag.

AutoZone continues to be in the zone.  The Federal Reserve leaves rates unchanged.  Ascena Retail has a horrible week.  Plus, we dip into the Fool Mailbag and discuss the booming recreational vehicle business in the Hoosier State.