Thu, 29 November 2012
Tiffany reports weaker-than-expected earnings and lowers its full-year outlook. Shares of Barnes & Noble decline on a slowdown in same-store sales. And Starbucks introduces a $7 cup of coffee. |
Wed, 28 November 2012
Shares of Green Mountain Coffee Roasters surge. Shares of Fresh Market plummet. And Costco issues a special dividend. |
Tue, 27 November 2012
Food giant ConAgra makes a big acquistion. Cyber Monday sets a new record. And Hewlett Packard deals with more fallout from its write-down of its Autonomy acquisition. |
Mon, 26 November 2012
Retailers rack up some big sales on Black Friday. And Research in Motion and Yahoo! get some good news from Wall Street. |
Mon, 19 November 2012
Our analysts discuss two undervalued stocks and two overvalued stocks. |
Thu, 15 November 2012
Wal-mart and Target report earnings. Starbucks makes a big acquisition. And Berkshire Hathaway loads up on shares of Deere. |
Wed, 14 November 2012
Abercrombie & Fitch and Cisco reports better-than-expected earnings. And shares of Advanced Micro Devices hit a 21-year low.
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Tue, 13 November 2012
Our analysts discuss Home Depot's earnings, Microsoft's surprising move, and the future of the U.S. oil industry. |
Mon, 12 November 2012
Shares of J.C. Penney tumble on a downgrade. Shares of Jeffiries Group pop after the investment bank announces it's being acquired. And shares of Sherwin-Williams surge after it announces a $2.4 billion deal. |
Thu, 8 November 2012
McDonald's sales decline for the first time since 2003. Activision reports better-than-expected earnings. Whole Foods reports a 9 percent increase in same-store sales. |
Wed, 7 November 2012
Our analysts discuss the stock market's reaction to the election and go bargain hunting.
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Tue, 6 November 2012
Our analysts discuss election polls and parallels to the stock market. |
Mon, 5 November 2012
Berkshire Hathaway reports a surge in 3rd quarter revenue. What will be Warren Buffett's next big buy? Netflix fights off a takeover. Who will win the battle between Netflix CEO Reed Hastings and activist investor Carl Icahn. And the NHL deals with a labor strike.
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Thu, 1 November 2012
General Motors and Visa report better-than-expected earnings. And Ford's CEO extends his tenure. |
Wed, 31 October 2012
Our analysts discuss the business implications of Hurricane Sandy and delve into Disney's acquisition of Lucasfilm. |
Thu, 25 October 2012
Our analysts discuss two stocks that are undervalued and two investments that are overvalued. |
Wed, 24 October 2012
Shares of Facebook and Panera rise on better-than-expected earnings. Netflix tumbles after weaker-than-expected earnings. And investors react to Apple's newest iPad.
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Tue, 23 October 2012
DuPont cuts jobs and lowers its earnings outlook. 3M reports declining sales. And Yahoo! gives investors something to shout about. |
Mon, 22 October 2012
BP makes a big deal as Ancestry.com goes private. Plus we analyze Caterpillar’s earnings and Hasbro’s decision to bring back the Furby. |
Thu, 18 October 2012
Shares of Verizon climb on strong earnings. Shares of eBay approach an eight year high. And shares of American Express slide on weaker-than-expected earnings. |
Wed, 17 October 2012
Bank of America earnings fall 95%. Shares of IBM slide after Big Blue reports weaker-than-expected revenues. And Oracle's CEO encounters some choppy waters.
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Tue, 16 October 2012
Citigroup's CEO announces his resignation. Johnson & Johnson reports better-than-expected earnings. And Goldman Sachs reports "reasonably solid" earnings. |
Mon, 15 October 2012
Citigroup clears a low bar. And Softbank finalizes its deal with Sprint Nextel. Our analysts discuss those stories and debate the merits of investing in restaurant stocks. |
Thu, 11 October 2012
Safeway slides. Sprint Nextel soars. And Kellogg's issues a big recall. |
Wed, 10 October 2012
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Tue, 9 October 2012
Our analysts discuss a Netflix downgrade, weigh in on some healthy news from soda companies, and offer up some portfolio advice. |
Mon, 8 October 2012
Our analysts tackle listener questions on the future of the Euro, dividend stocks, and socially responsible investing. |
Thu, 4 October 2012
Is Chipotle overvalued? Our analysts tackle that question, discuss the future of General Motors, and answer some listener emails. |
Wed, 3 October 2012
Apple gets ready to launch a smaller iPad. And the beer business gets a boost. Our analysts discuss those stories and share some stock ideas. |
Tue, 2 October 2012
Facebook's COO discusses the company's business potential. And Interbrand releases its annual survey of top global brands. Our analysts discuss those stories and share their thoughts on solar energy stocks.
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Mon, 1 October 2012
Wendy's gets a frosty reception on Wall Street. Jack in the Box hits a 52-week high. And Nokia maps out a deal with Oracle. |
Thu, 27 September 2012
Temper Pedic buys Sealy. Our analysts discuss the big deal and respond to listener questions about stock splits, DRIPs, and insider selling. |
Wed, 26 September 2012
Yahoo's new CEO shares her plans for turning the company around. And Radio Shack's CEO steps down. Our analysts discuss those stories and share some stocks on their radar.
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Tue, 25 September 2012
Shares of Tesla tumble after the electric carmaker lowers guidance. Toyota scraps plans for a mass-market electric minicar. And Caterpillar lowers its forecast. |
Mon, 24 September 2012
Shares of Facebook tumble in the wake of a critical Barron's article. And Apple deals with supply chain issues. |
Thu, 20 September 2012
Our analysts discuss two stocks that are undervalued, two stocks that are overvalued, and two stocks that have been overlooked. |
Wed, 19 September 2012
Groupon launches a mobile payment service. A Spanish retailer bucks the European slowdown and reports big profits. And General Motors tries to get Uncle Sam to sell its stake in the automaker. |
Tue, 18 September 2012
Energizer gets a boost on Wall Street. And Hewlett-Packard bets on smartphones. |
Mon, 17 September 2012
Pre-orders for the iPhone 5 top the 2 million mark. Tesla shares rev up after a Morgan Stanley upgrade. And an activist investor says that Office Depot is deeply undervalued. |
Thu, 13 September 2012
Will eBay spin off PayPal? What's the best way to invest in PayPal? What's the future of natural gas trucking? Our analysts tackle those questions. |
Wed, 12 September 2012
Apple unveils the new iPhone. Facebook shares get a boost from the company's CEO. |
Tue, 11 September 2012
McDonald's serves up August sales numbers. Legg Mason and Zynga announce big departures. |
Mon, 10 September 2012
Shares of AIG tumble after the Treasury announces that it's selling a big part of its stake in the insurance giant. Shares of Green Mountain rise after the company announces that it will sell some non-coffee drinks. |
Thu, 6 September 2012
Stocks rally after the European Central Bank announces a big buy. Our analysts tackle that story and talk about Amazon's new Kindle.
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Wed, 5 September 2012
Nokia’s new smartphone didn’t impress Wall Street while FedEx warns of a global slowdown. We dip into the Fool mailbag and analyze Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s attempt to reassure shareholders. Plus, a potential IPO from Canada leads to a debate over the relative merits of Celine Dion and Justin Bieber.
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Tue, 4 September 2012
Amazon, Google, & Microsoft prepare to unveil new products this week. Our analysts tackle the big questions facing each company and discuss the Oogieloves new 52-week low. |
Tue, 28 August 2012
Is there a brain drain at Facebook? How much analysis should an investor do before buying a stock? What are the advantages of Master Limited Partnerships? Our analysts tackle some listener questions. |
Mon, 27 August 2012
In the wake of the Apple/Samsung verdict, the guys analyze winners and losers in the mobile smartphone industry. Plus, Hertz spends $2.3 billion to buy Dollar Thrifty and AOL says “You’ve Got A Dividend!” to shareholders.
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Wed, 22 August 2012
Dell’s earnings disappoint while home-builder Toll Brothers doubles its quarterly profit. Plus, a new partnership with Discover will put PayPal in millions of U.S. locations. |
Tue, 21 August 2012
Best Buy, Barnes & Noble and Urban Outfitters all reported earnings and we dig through all three. |
Wed, 15 August 2012
Local investors pull money out of China's stock market. Shares of Staples plunge after the retailer reports weaker-than-expected earnings. And Netflix expands to Scandinavia. |
Tue, 14 August 2012
Germany reports better-than-expected GDP growth. Shares of Home Depot rise on strong earnings. And shares of Groupon plunge on lower-than-expected revenue. |
Mon, 13 August 2012
Google cuts 20% of its Motorola Mobility workforce. Barnes and Noble cuts prices of its Nook e-reader and tablet. And Pfizer files plans for an IPO of its animal health business. |
Thu, 9 August 2012
Our analysts discuss four stocks that are undervalued, two stocks that are overvalued, and two stocks that have been overlooked. |
Wed, 8 August 2012
Disney reports record earnings. Priceline reports lower-than-expected profits. And Starbucks bets big on mobile payment. |
Tue, 7 August 2012
Chesapeake Energy reports an earnings suprise. Sirius XM raises its outlook. And Fossil gets a big boost from China. Our analysts discuss those stories and talk about McDonald's big business in Latin America.
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Mon, 6 August 2012
Best Buy's founder makes a bid to buy the struggling retailer. eBay eyes same-day delivery. And Applebee's eyes a whole new market. |
Thu, 2 August 2012
GM reports a big loss in Europe. Abercrombie & Fitch reports unfashionable earnings. Green Mountain Coffee serves up weaker-than-expected sales and lowers guidance. And Beam serves up strong sales. |
Wed, 1 August 2012
Apple TV adds Hulu Plus. Amazon.com launches a new video app for the iPad. Our analysts discuss the battle for the living room and delve into earnings from MasterCard and Harley Davidson.
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Tue, 31 July 2012
The manager of the world's biggest bond fund says stock investors should expect smaller returns in the future. BP and Coach report larger-than-expected losses. And Pfizer reports a larger-than-expected gain. |
Mon, 30 July 2012
The New York Times reports that Apple is considering investing in Twitter. And Comcast spends big bucks on a marketing campaign to better explain Xfinity. |
Thu, 26 July 2012
Our analysts discuss earnings news from ExxonMobil, Sprint Nextel, Whole Foods, and Zynga. |
Wed, 25 July 2012
Apple reports weaker-than-expected earnings. Our analysts discuss the real threat to Apple and delve into earnings news from Caterpillar, Ford, Eli Lilly, Panera, and Netflix.
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Tue, 24 July 2012
Our analysts discuss the latest earnings from AT&T, Altria, Baidu, and Under Armour. |
Mon, 23 July 2012
Market volatility spikes. Shares of McDonald's slip. Shares of Hasbro and Peet's Coffee rise. |
Thu, 19 July 2012
Our analysts discuss IBM's earnings, debate the merits of share buybacks, and share two undervalued stocks and two overvalued stocks. |
Wed, 18 July 2012
Housing starts rise to their highest level in four years. Intel and Bank of America report earnings. |
Tue, 17 July 2012
Yahoo! hires former Google executive Marissa Mayer as its new CEO. Coca-Cola, Goldman Sachs, and Mattel report earnings. |
Mon, 16 July 2012
Gold prices slide. Mastercard and Visa make a deal with merchants. Nokia cuts prices. |
Thu, 12 July 2012
Warren Buffett expresses concern over the economy. Shares of SuperValu sink after the grocery chain reports not so super earnings. |
Wed, 11 July 2012
Shares of electronics retailer Hhgregg plunge after the company lowers its earnings forecast. And a leader in the cable television industry makes some suprising comments about the future of television.
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Tue, 10 July 2012
Shares of Alcoa slip after the company reports earnings. Mako Surgical lowers its forecast and shares plunge. And Campbell's makes a healthy acquisition. |
Mon, 9 July 2012
What is the future of 3-D Printing? Is Nike undervalued? Is Qualcomm ready for a rebound? On today's show, our analysts tackle some listener questions. |
Tue, 3 July 2012
Microsoft takes a $6.2 billion charge. Plus we answer listener emails about mobile phones and investing in the beverage industry. |
Thu, 28 June 2012
Our analysts discuss the investing implications of the Supreme Court's decision to uphold the healthcare law. |
Wed, 27 June 2012
Apple wins a legal victory over Samsung. Best Buy considers a buy-out. Our analysts discuss those stories and talk about the future of dividend stocks. |
Tue, 26 June 2012
Coke increases its bet on India. Chesapeake Energy faces new allegations. And a big pharmaceutical company loses a big lawsuit. |
Mon, 25 June 2012
Disney's Brave delivers big at the box office and continues Pixar's winning streak. Anheuser-Busch InBev goes on a billion-dollar beer run. |
Thu, 21 June 2012
Shares of Bed, Bath, and Beyond tumble. Starbucks announces plans to open a tea store. |
Wed, 20 June 2012
The Fed announces additional stimulus. Natural gas prices rise. Procter & Gamble lowers its forecast. And shares of La-Z-Boy tumble. |
Tue, 19 June 2012
Microsoft unveils its Surface tablet. Oracle reports big earnigs. J.C. Penney slips. And Kimberly-Clark hits a new high. |
Mon, 18 June 2012
Investors react to election results in Greece. Warren Buffett bets big on housing. And PetSmart increases its dividend. |
Thu, 14 June 2012
Our analysts discuss two stocks that are undervalued, two stocks that are overvalued, and two financial stories that have been overlooked. |
Wed, 13 June 2012
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon testifies before Congress. Verizon changes its plan. And shares of Scotts Miracle-Gro tumble after the company issues a profit warning. |
Tue, 12 June 2012
Does Apple's Macbook have room to run? How much bigger can Siri get? Will Apple's Maps take a bite out of Google? |
Mon, 11 June 2012
Is there a bond bubble? Will the health benefits of coffee boost the bottom line for coffee stocks? Are hybrid cars losing some of their appeal? Our analysts tackle those questions. |
Wed, 6 June 2012
Casino magnate Steve Wynn says that his Wynn Macau Casino will cost $4 billion. And Diageo announces it's ramping up its Scotch whiskey production. Our analysts discuss those stories and delve into the business of Facebook's membership. |
Tue, 5 June 2012
Starbucks buys a bakery. Google buys a social network. And Amazon buys a book publisher. |
Mon, 4 June 2012
Bank of America is accussed of hiding bad news from shareholders. Chesapeake Energy replaces four directors. General Motors deals with its pension payments. And Facebook considers a new market.
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Thu, 31 May 2012
Our analysts discuss two stocks that are undervalued, two stocks that are overvalued, and two financial stories that have been overlooked. |
Wed, 30 May 2012
Share of Facebook continue their slide. Twitter signs a big deal with Pepsi. And Dry Ships attempts to right the ship. |
Tue, 29 May 2012
Samsung launches its Galaxy S3 phone in Europe. And Facebook works on its own smartphone. Our analysts discuss those stories and talk about the business of genome sequencing. |
Wed, 23 May 2012
Dell reports weaker-than-expected earnings and shares get crushed. And Facebook continues to deal with questions about its IPO. |
Tue, 22 May 2012
Facebook continues its slide. Best Buy promises big changes. JP Morgan suspends its share buyback. And Volvo unveils a new engine. |
Mon, 21 May 2012
Shares of Facebook and Lowe's tumble. Yahoo! makes a big deal. |
Tue, 15 May 2012
Dick's Sporting Goods reports big earnings. Groupon reports its first profit. |
Mon, 14 May 2012
JPMorgan Chase makes some big changes. Yahoo! gets a new CEO. And Cheseapeake Energy gets a boost from an activist investor. |
Thu, 10 May 2012
Our analysts discuss two stocks that are undervalued, two stocks that are overvalued, and two financial stories that have been overlooked. |
Wed, 9 May 2012
Disney reports big earnings. And the founder of Green Mountain Coffee is forced to sell a big stake. |
Tue, 8 May 2012
After Europe’s elections, we discuss Europe-proof stocks. Electronic Arts shares fall on subscriber losses, and Google’s driverless car is licensed to drive.
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Mon, 7 May 2012
Joe Magyer calls in from Omaha to analyze the highlights from this weekend’s Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting. We discuss Warren Buffett’s health, his eventual successor, and the one headline from Buffett that most investors aren’t hearing about. |
Thu, 3 May 2012
It's time for another round of Yes, No, or Maybe So. Our analysts explain why they’re bullish on Amazon.com and Whole Foods, why they're bearish on Chesapeake Energy and defense contractors, and why they're on the fence about Apple and Sotheby's. |
Wed, 2 May 2012
Chesapeake Energy's CEO generates more controversy. Mastercard and Papa John's serve up big earnings. |
Tue, 1 May 2012
Chesapeake Energy's CEO gives up his chairmanship. Starbucks' CEO steps down from the board of Groupon. PF Chang's goes private. Our analysts discuss those stories and weigh in on the old investing saw, "Sell in May and go away". |
Mon, 30 April 2012
Microsoft and Barnes & Noble make a deal. Sunoco gets some new energy. And an Australian billionaire launches a titanic endeavor. |
Thu, 26 April 2012
Pepsi reports earnings. Coca-Cola announces a stock split. Exxon Mobil hikes its dividend. And Chesapeake Energy reins in its CEO. |
Wed, 25 April 2012
Apple, Baidu, and Panera report big earnings. What's next for the three companies? |
Tue, 24 April 2012
AT&T, 3M, and Hershey report better-than-expected earnings and shares rise. Netflix reports better-than-expected earnings but shares plunge. |
Mon, 23 April 2012
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Thu, 19 April 2012
Human Genome Sciences says no deal to GlaxoSmithKline. Investors bid up shares of eBay after the company reports better-than-expected earnings. And Nokia hits a new low.
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Wed, 18 April 2012
Intel's first-quarter earnings decline. Halliburton's first-quarter earnings rise. Cheseapeake Energy's CEO catches heat for his billion-dollar borrowing. And Citigroup shareholders reject a pay package for CEO Vikram Pandit. |
Tue, 17 April 2012
Goldman Sachs reports better-than-expected earnings. Johnson & Johnson reports an increase in quarterly profits but shares slide. Shares of Coca-Cola hit a 14-year high. And the New York State Supreme Court dismisses Howard Stern's lawsuit against SiriusXM. |
Mon, 16 April 2012
Oracle and Google have their day in court. Mattel reports a decline in first-quarter earnings. And Food Network launches a rival to Open Table. |
Thu, 12 April 2012
Our analysts discuss two stocks that are undervalued, two stocks that are overvalued, and two financial stories that have been overlooked. |
Wed, 11 April 2012
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Tue, 10 April 2012
Best Buy's CEO steps down. Facebook makes a big buy. And Cracker Barrel fights off a big suitor. |
Mon, 9 April 2012
AOL sells $1 billion worth of patents to Microsoft. Avon hires a new CEO. And McDonald's searches for the perfect french fry. |
Mon, 2 April 2012
Our analysts discuss the news of the day. |
Thu, 29 March 2012
Our analysts discuss the day's business news. |
Wed, 28 March 2012
Nokia launches its first smartphone for China. McCormick reports zesty earnings. And the Los Angeles Dodgers set a new record.
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Tue, 27 March 2012
Home prices hit a 10-year low. Natural gas prices hit a 10-year low. And for-profit education company Apollo Group turns in disappointing earnings. |
Mon, 26 March 2012
The Hunger Games has a huge opening weekend at the box office. Our analysts talk about what it means for investors and delve into some of the day's other business stories. |
Thu, 22 March 2012
McDonald's CEO steps down. Fedex delivers earnings. And Kraft picks a new name for its snack business. |
Wed, 21 March 2012
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Tue, 20 March 2012
Our analysts discuss two stocks that are undervalued, two stocks that are overvalued, and two financial stories that have been overlooked. |
Mon, 19 March 2012
Apple announces that it will issue a dividend and buy back shares. And UPS makes a big buy. |
Thu, 15 March 2012
Cisco makes a big move into video. Google tries to replace the ring tone. And PayPal cracks down on March Madness betting. |
Wed, 14 March 2012
The Fed releases results of stress tests on the largest U.S. banks. Our analysts talk about what it means for investors and share a few stress test-worthy stock ideas. |
Tue, 13 March 2012
Who will win the battle for your television? What does the latest news on fracking mean for natural gas stocks? Will investors get burned by Amazon’s Kindle Fire? |
Mon, 12 March 2012
On today's MarketFoolery, we tackle some listener emails and talk Canadian companies, portfolio allocation, and monopoly businesses. |
Thu, 8 March 2012
It's time for another round of Yes, No, or Maybe So. Our analysts explain why they’re bullish on Intel and Joy Global, why they’re bearish on Overstock and General Motors, and why they're undecided on K12 and Wells Fargo. |
Wed, 7 March 2012
Pandora reports disappointing earnings. Netflix talks with cable providers. And Amazon has a revealing moment on LinkedIn. |
Tue, 6 March 2012
Investors react to growing uncertainty about the situation in Iran. BP settles. And a big bank makes a big bet on a Big Blue robot. |
Mon, 5 March 2012
Our analysts discuss the investing success of fund managers Chuck Akre and Scott Barbee. |
Thu, 1 March 2012
Our analysts discuss two stocks that are undervalued, two stocks that are overvalued, and two financial stories that have been overlooked. |
Wed, 29 February 2012
Our analysts discuss Costco's earnings and share a stock for the next four years. |
Tue, 28 February 2012
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Mon, 27 February 2012
Our analysts discuss Warren Buffett's annual letter to shareholders. |
Thu, 23 February 2012
It's our business version of the Academy Awards. Our analysts discuss the year's best CEO, best supporting cast, and biggest snub. |
Wed, 22 February 2012
Chesapeake Energy and Dell report earnings. Johnson & Johnson names a new CEO. |
Tue, 21 February 2012
Greece makes a deal. Home Depot and Wal-Mart report earnings. |
Thu, 16 February 2012
Our analysts discuss two stocks that are undervalued, two stocks that are overvalued, and two financial stories that have been overlooked. |
Wed, 15 February 2012
Kellogg's buys Pringles. And Warren Buffett increases his bet on Intel and IBM. |
Tue, 14 February 2012
Chesapeake Energy announces that it's making a big sale. And authorities in Uzebekistan crack down on Valentines Day. Our analysts discuss those stories and delve into Warren Buffett's love for See's Candies. |
Mon, 13 February 2012
The Greek Parliament passes an austerity plan. Apple sues Motorola Mobility. Chipotle makes its commercial debut. |
Thu, 9 February 2012
Whole Foods and Visa report big earnings. Groupon reports a loss. |
Wed, 8 February 2012
Shares of Buffalo Wild Wings rise after the restaurant chain reports big earnings. Shares of Western Union head south after the company reports weaker-than-expected sales numbers. |
Tue, 7 February 2012
Coinstar makes a big deal. BP and Coca-Cola report earnings. |
Mon, 6 February 2012
On today's show, we talk about investing in India and share a few stocks on our radar. We also discuss a new potential market for Apple. |
Thu, 2 February 2012
Our analysts discuss two stocks that are undervalued, two stocks that are overvalued, and two financial stories that have been overlooked. |
Wed, 1 February 2012
Facebook prepares for its IPO. Amazon reports weaker-than-expected earnings.
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Tue, 31 January 2012
The U.S. Senate debates legislation that would make it illegal for members of Congress to trade stocks and bonds using nonpublic information. On today's show, we take stock in the STOCK Act. |
Mon, 30 January 2012
Pep Boys gets acquired. Wendy's serves up earnings. And beer loses some of its buzz. |
Wed, 25 January 2012
President Obama delivers the State of the Union. Apple reports big earnings. And Google announces a change in its privacy policy. |
Tue, 24 January 2012
Johnson & Johnson, McDonald's, and Kimberly-Clark report earnings. And Starbucks ramps up its beer and wine offerings. |
Mon, 23 January 2012
Our analysts discuss two stocks that are undervalued, two stocks that are overvalued, and two financial stories that have been overlooked. |
Thu, 19 January 2012
eBay and Southwest Airlines report earnings. Eastman Kodak files for bankruptcy. |
Wed, 18 January 2012
Yahoo! co-founder Jerry Yang steps down and shares of Yahoo! move up. Our analysts discuss the big Yahoo! news and debate the future of Research in Motion. |
Thu, 12 January 2012
Google renews its push into China, shares of Sears drop on bad financial news while shares of Dick's Sporting Goods rise 12%. Plus, the guys share sports equipment tips. |
Wed, 11 January 2012
Ford recalls 450,000 vehicles. In the wake of 10-year Treasuries yielding 1.9% and natural gas hitting a 28-month low, we share a few stock ideas to consider. Plus, a report from the big auto show in Detroit. |
Tue, 10 January 2012
WebMD has a horrible day and Apple’s Tim Cook is the highest-paid CEO of 2011. Plus Hostess, maker of Twinkies and Wonder Bread, files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. |