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Though currently littered with penny stocks, the landscape for investing in marijuana is improving.  Shannon Jones analyzes the recent merger of Aurora Cannabis and MedReleaf, and the impending FDA approval for GW Pharmaceuticals.  Plus, we discuss how professional athletes and owners are helping the case by becoming more vocal about marijuana as a device for pain management. 

Direct download: Market_Foolery_05_21_2018.mp3
Category:podcast -- posted at: 12:00pm EDT

Walmart’s 1st-quarter results had a great headline, but struggles underneath. David Kretzmann analyzes the retail giant’s business and offers advice on how to spend its own money.  We discuss the latest results from video game maker Take-Two Interactive and burger chain Jack In The Box.  Plus, exciting updates on the DC listener meetup and our podcast swag shop! Go to HelloFresh.com/MF30  and use the code MF30 to get $30 off your first week of deliveries.

Direct download: Market_Foolery_05_17_2018.mp3
Category:podcast -- posted at: 1:17pm EDT

Macy’s surges on surprising earnings. Tencent racks up big profits thanks to its social networking and gaming businesses. And Starbucks announces a venti-sized expansion in China. Motley Fool analysts Matt Argersinger and Ron Gross weigh in on those stories. Thanks to Molekule for supporting our podcast.

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Direct download: Market_Foolery_05_16_2018.mp3
Category:podcast -- posted at: 2:06pm EDT

A colder-than-usual April put a chill on Home Depot’s latest quarter.  Investor-At-Large Tim Hanson analyzes why Home Depot’s sales are deferred, not gone forever. We also explore Scotts Miracle Gro as a backdoor way to invest in the marijuana trend and discuss the surprising large (and awesomely-named) portfolio of brands that SMG runs. And do we have some thoughts on the Best Paid CEOs List? You bet!

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Direct download: Market_Foolery_05_15_2018.mp3
Category:podcast -- posted at: 2:23pm EDT

The U.S. Supreme Court clears the way for states to legalize sports betting. Jason Moser and Taylor Muckerman analyze the ripple effects of the decision and share some hidden winners for investors. Plus we discuss Canadian Tire’s acquisition of Helly Hansen and dip into the Fool Mailbag to share a few thoughts on Sirius XM Holdings.

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Direct download: Market_Foolery_05_14_2018.mp3
Category:podcast -- posted at: 1:41pm EDT

Booking Holdings (aka, Priceline) beats expectations in the 1st quarter, but guidance for the 2nd quarter has some investors running. Motley Fool Asset Management’s Bill Barker shares why patient shareholders will probably be glad they held on.  Plus, we discuss the record pace of share buybacks and AMC Networks’ latest results.

(Tangents include Bill’s upcoming trip to Singapore, the New York Yankees’ hot streak, and the listener meet-up in Washington DC later this month!!)

Direct download: Market_Foolery_05_10_2018.mp3
Category:podcast -- posted at: 1:48pm EDT

Disney reports better-than-expected earnings but shares slip. Why are investors not feeling the Disney magic? Analysts Matt Argersinger and Andy Cross tackle that question and talk about the latest from Trip Advisor, Electronic Arts, and Walmart.

Direct download: Market_Foolery_05_09_2018.mp3
Category:podcast -- posted at: 2:00pm EDT

Matt Koppenheffer returns! We discuss last week’s Berkshire-Hathaway meeting and Warren Buffett’s comments on Apple’s stock buyback plan and why he prefers moats. Plus, Matt analyzes Buffett’s push into Germany’s real estate market and the latest twist in Volkswagen’s emission scandal.

Direct download: Market_Foolery_05_08_2018.mp3
Category:podcast -- posted at: 1:07pm EDT

Starbucks gets a $7 billion check from Nestle. Jason Moser and Taylor Muckerman analyze the new global coffee marketing deal, as well as the latest results from Shopify and Square.

Direct download: Market_Foolery_05_07_2018.mp3
Category:podcast -- posted at: 3:01pm EDT

Tesla shares fall after 1st-quarter results and Elon Musk’s questionable performance on the conference call with analysts.  Spotify’s 1st-ever quarterly report wasn’t as bad as some feared, while Fitbit drops on less-than-inspiring guidance.  David Kretzmann analyzes all of those stories as we gear up for Berkshire-Hathaway’s annual meeting this weekend.  Thanks to Blooom for supporting MarketFoolery. 

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Direct download: Market_Foolery_05_03_2018.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:14pm EDT