BlackBerry goes private while Chrysler preps its IPO. Plus the guys analyze National Oilwell Varco’s spin-off and the merger of the day.

Apple racks up big iPhone sales over its opening weekend. Plus we analyze the business implications of the Emmy Awards and openly speculate about Chipotle entering the coffee wars.

Fed Chief Ben Bernanke surprised Wall Street by maintaining the QE program.  We analyze the pros and cons of the decision, JP Morgan’s $920 million penalty, and the huge sales of “Grand Theft Auto V”.

FedEx hits a 7-year high, Adobe Systems hits an all-time high, and “Grand Theft Auto” continues its winning streak.  Plus we dig into the Fool mailbag.

Microsoft announces a $40 billion buyback plan, Pandora announces a secondary offering, and Aeropostale rises on hopes of a buyout.

Larry Summers bows out of the Fed Chief race, United Natural Foods has a blowout quarter, Twitter’s going public and we dip into the Fool mailbag.

Our analysts discuss some unfashionable results from Lululemon & Men’s Wearhouse, analyze Pandora’s new CEO, and delve into some great news for Breaking Bad fans.

Our analysts discuss Apple, telecom, and retail advertising.

Dow Jones boots 3 stocks from the index and welcomes 3 new ones.  Plus we talk oil, McDonald’s latest sales numbers, and preview the Apple event.

Yum Brands’ sales continue to fall in China. Facebook unveils its latest attempt to take down Twitter, and there’s a shake-up in the luxury retail landscape.

Samsung & Qualcomm unveil the first smartwatches. US auto sales rise in August. Campbell Soup teams up with Green Mountain Coffee Roasters and we dip into the Fool mailbag.

LinkedIn looks to raise $1 billion in a secondary offering.  Apple gears up to unveil the newest iPhone, and A&F issues guidelines for employee’s hairstyles.

Microsoft gives Nokia investors $7.2 billion reasons to smile. CBS and Time Warner Cable kiss and make up. And Jarden buys Yankee Candle for $1.75 billion.

Hidden Gems advisor Seth Jayson discusses his approach to small-cap investing, why he keeps some stocks on a tight leash while letting others grow to become large caps, and why “brand” can be a powerful asset for some companies.

Million Dollar Portfolio advisor Ron Gross shares his expertise on building a diversified portfolio, how to manage reallocation, and which industries he considers a “must” for every investor.

Tim Hanson discusses his approach to investing outside the US, why international exposure is important for investors, and which countries and industries he’s watching right now

Value investor Ron Gross kicks off “Strategy Week” by sharing advice for how to find value stocks and where he’s looking right now.

Walmart and Cisco Systems fall on their latest earnings results. Plus we analyze Berkshire Hathaway's latest buys over a delivery of See's Candies. 

Apple has a new investor in Carl Icahn.  Plus we analyze earnings from Macy’s and Deere, and debate the pros and cons of traveling via hyperloop.

Bill Ackman quits JC Penney’s board of directors.  Europe’s economy shows signs of life, and Yum Brands’ problems in China continue.

BlackBerry evaluates “strategic options”, including the sale of the company.  Apple sets a date for its new iPhone.  Plus we dig into the Fool mailbag and revisit the soap opera “As JC Penney Turns”.

Tesla Motors’ share rise on 2^nd-quarter results.  We analyze the latest earnings from Groupon and Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, and the latest offering from Taco Bell.

“The Lone Ranger” is going to lose at least $150 million for Disney, but shareholders shouldn’t worry too much. Plus we analyze the latest earnings from Zillow and Freddie Mac, and discuss why it must be awesome to be a Bank of America lawyer.

Amazon founder & CEO Jeff Bezos buys The Washington Post for $250 million.  Plus we analyze the latest from American Eagle, Fossil and Michael Kors.

Berkshire-Hathaway’s 2^nd-quarter profits rose 46%, but it’s the next target for his famed “elephant gun” that interests us. Plus we analyze the smackdown between CBS and Time Warner Cable, the latest newspaper fire sale, and The Motley Fool’s shout-out from The Wall Street Journal.