DoorDash shares pop on an upgrade. Walmart teams up with Ford Motor to test robo-deliveries in three cities. Alicia Alfiere analyzes those stories as well as the surprisingly good retail numbers from August.

Apple rolls out new versions of the iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. Microsoft hikes its dividend and announces a $60 billion stock buyback plan. Tim Beyers analyzes those stories and shares why, despite the fact they generate good cash flow, he’s not a huge fan of McAfee’s business.

Intuit buys MailChimp in a cash-and-stock deal worth $12 billion. Shares of Angi pop on encouraging numbers from August. Asit Sharma analyzes those stories as well as Taco Bell’s newest promotion: a taco subscription service.

Disney announces the rest of its 2021 slate will hit movie theaters before heading to Disney+. Amazon gears up to launch a new line of TVs and possibly sign exclusive rights to the NFL’s “Sunday Ticket” package. Jason Moser analyzes those stories and offers a preview of Apple’s event on Tuesday.

Shares of Lululemon Athletica hit an all-time high after huge 2^nd-quarter results. Boston Beer pulls its earnings guidance and shares fall 8%. Bill Mann analyzes those stories, discusses the lack of communication from GameStop executives, and calls for Congressional hearings to investigate “holiday drift”.

PayPal buys Paidy (a Japanese buy now, pay later company) for $2.7 billion. Asit Sharma analyzes the growing interest in the buy now, pay later industry, as well as the latest results from Coupa Software. As the Industry Focus podcast gets ready to record its 2,000^th episode, Chris Hill answers a question he’s gotten several times over the years.

A slow news day means it’s time to break out a round of “Yes, No, Maybe So”. Jason Moser shares why he’s bullish on Elastic, why he thinks the thesis has changed for Fastly, and why he’s on the fence about Lemonade. Plus, we dip into the Fool Mailbag to discuss allocation strategies.

Why was one of history’s most celebrated writers vastly underpaid? What can Poe teach us about the gig economy and getting ahead in our own careers? Catherine Baab-Muguira answers those questions and shares other highlights from her new book, Poe for Your Problems: Uncommon Advice from History’s Least Likely Self-Help Guru.

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Zoom Video’s 2^nd-quarter revenue topped $1 billion for the first time, but shares fell more than 15% as growth slows. Shares of Yandex rise as the Russian tech company buys out Uber’s interest in several joint ventures. Maria Gallagher analyzes those stories and shares why Designer Brands’ amazing 2^nd-quarter report glosses over genuine challenges for the business.

Shares of Affirm pop 44% as the buy now, pay later business teams up with Amazon. Disney looks to license the ESPN brand to sports-betting companies for a reported $3 billion. Jason Moser analyzes those stories and shares five great quotes from Warren Buffett on his 91^st birthday.

Dick’s Sporting Goods soars to a new all-time high while Nordstrom plummets on sales that are lower than pre-pandemic levels. Bill Mann analyzes the retail landscape and weighs in on SEC Chairman Gary Gensler’s declaration that the SEC is going to demand more transparency from Chinese companies.

Best Buy’s 2^nd-quarter comps were three times higher than Wall Street was expecting. Medtronic shares hit a new high after strong 1^st-quarter profits and revenue came with raised full-year guidance. Asit Sharma analyzes those stories and Camping World’s curious decision to double their quarterly dividend.

Target preps for the holidays by tripling the number of Disney shops inside its stores. The activist investor battle between Starboard Value and Box escalates. Jason Moser analyzes those stories, as well as the “War On Cash” drama that broke out at WWE’s SummerSlam event in Las Vegas.

Nvidia shares pop on a stellar 3^rd-quarter report. Robinhood’s stock falls after its first report as a public company and warnings from management that trading activity is slowing down. Tim Beyers analyzes those stories, as well as how Cisco Systems’ recent acquisitions are fueling the company’s revenue growth.

Sonos shares pop 10% after an International Trade Commission judge rules Google infringed on some of the company’s audio technology patents. SoFi falls 15% after its 2^nd-quarter report, but is it a buying opportunity? Jason Moser analyzes those stories and offers a preview of Tuesday mornings earnings report from Home Depot.

Chegg, Planet Fitness, and TheRealReal all issue 2^nd-quarter reports. Maria Gallagher analyzes the results and shares why she likes the long-term trends working in TheRealReal’s favor.

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The Trade Desk’s 2^nd-quarter revenue doubled, but shares fall. Berkshire-Hathaway’s 2^nd quarter is highlighted by share buybacks (again). Jason Moser analyzes those stories and ponders the likelihood of CEVA still being a stand-alone company in 10 years.

Etsy falls despite strong 2^nd-quarter results. Booking Holdings posts a wider loss in the 2^nd quarter but shares rise on higher travel demand. Wayfair’s 2^nd-quarter profits surprise Wall Street (in a good way). Ron Gross analyzes those stories and discusses online shopping habits.

Shares of CVS Health fall despite strong 2^nd-quarter profits and raising guidance. Live Nation Entertainment’s 2^nd-quarter results has their CEO excited for 2022 and 2023. Jason Moser analyzes those stories and discusses whether Apple’s new partnership with Affirm Holdings indicates more than just the partnership.

Clorox ends its fiscal year with a whimper, not a bang. Under Armour shares rise on a strong 2^nd-quarter and reasons for optimism. Gartner pops more than 10% on its own strong 2^nd quarter. Asit Sharma analyzes those stories and shares why having a good brand is helpful, but not always enough.  

Square buys Afterpay, the Australian payments company, for $29 billion in stock. Foot Locker buys two smaller athletic apparel retailers (WSS and Atmos) for a combined $1.1 billion. Jason Moser analyzes both acquisitions, as well as Square’s 2^nd-quarter results.

Facebook’s 2nd-quarter revenue growth was driven by its ability to charge more for ads. PayPal’s 2nd-quarter payment volume grew 40%, but shares sell off due to concerns related to eBay. John Rotonti analyzes those stories, iRobot’s 2nd-quarter results, and which companies have (and don’t have) the ability to raise prices.

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It’s not that Starbucks’ 3^rd-quarter comps were higher than a year ago, it’s that they were higher than two years ago. Alphabet demonstrates that online advertising isn’t dead. Shopify continues to impress with their 2^nd-quarter results. Tim Beyers analyzes those stories and provides his headlines to the latest quarters from Apple and Microsoft.