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Wages increase at their fastest pace since 2009. Five Below and Okta rack up big returns for shareholders. Tesla falls on news that its Chief Accounting Officer is leaving. And Mattel gets into the movie business. Andy Cross, Matt Argersinger and Ron Gross discuss those stories and share some stocks on their radar. Plus, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and best-selling author Charles Duhigg talks big tech, trade wars, and productivity tips.

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What should investors be watching for the rest of 2018? What are investors missing in today’s market? Analysts Jason Moser and Matt Argersinger tackle those questions and share a few stocks on their radar. Plus, best-selling author Malcolm Gladwell talks about his book, David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants. Thanks to Molekule for supporting Motley Fool Money. Get $75 off your 1st order at http://www.molekule.com and use the promo code “fool”.

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Target posts its best quarter in a decade. Alibaba drops despite a strong 1st-quarter report. Pepsi buys SodaStream. Gap struggles with its namesake brand. Investors put sports retailers in the penalty box. And Lowe’s hits an all-time high. As we officially enter the longest bull market in history Jason Moser, Matt Argersinger, and Ron Gross analyze those stories and share why the future looks bright for investors.  Plus, journalist Sarah Kessler talks about her new book Gigged: The End of the Job and the Future of Work.  Thanks to Away for supporting The Motley Fool. Go to awaytravel.com/fool and use the promo code “fool” to get $20 off a suitcase!

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Walmart racks up its fastest sales growth in a decade. Nordstrom dazzles. Macy’s slips. J.C. Penney plummets. Home Depot nails it. And Amazon goes to the movies. Our analysts discuss those stories and weigh in on Southwest Airlines and flying miniature horses. Plus, author Jonah Sachs talks about his new book, Unsafe Thinking: How to Be Nimble and Bold When You Need It Most. 

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Tesla’s dramatic week has Wall Street debating the company’s future. Superheroes rescue Disney’s 2nd-quarter report. Trade Desk’s stock soars on record revenue. And Match Group shareholders feel the love. Andy Cross, Jason Moser and David Kretzmann analyze those stories as well as the latest from Etsy, Zillow, Booking Holdings, Papa John’s and more. Plus, Washington Post writer Christian Davenport shares highlights from his new book The Space Barons: Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and the Quest to Colonize the Cosmos.

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Apple reaches a trillion-dollar milestone. Baidu faces a Google-sized potential competitor. Blue Apron fails to deliver. And Red Robin and TripAdvisor lose altitude. Ron Gross, Jason Moser and Matt Argersinger analyze those stories, as well as the latest from Tesla, Square, Take-Two Interactive, and Activision Blizzard. Plus, Restaurant Business Magazine executive editor Jonathan Maze talks Chipotle, IHOP, McDonalds, and the changing restaurant business.

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Facebook plummets on slowing growth. Amazon rises on record profits. Chipotle serves up big earnings. Atlassian surrenders to Slack. And Spotify tries to produce sweet music for investors. Our analysts discuss those stories and weigh in on earnings from Twitter, Electronic Arts, GrubHub, PayPal, Starbucks, and Under Armour. Thanks to LinkedIn for supporting The Motley Fool.  Go to https://www.linkedin.com/fool and get $50 off your first job post.

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Microsoft shares hit an all-time high thanks to strength in the company’s cloud business. Netflix falls on concerns over subscriber growth. American Express doesn’t get rewarded. And Skechers gets kicked around. Analysts Matt Argersinger, David Kretzmann, and Jason Moser discuss those stories and weigh in on the latest from eBay, Domino’s, and Papa John’s. Plus, Motley Fool co-founder David Gardner talks with best-selling author Dan Pink about the science of perfect timing.

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JP Morgan Chase reports record profits. Wells Fargo disappoints. Pepsi rises. And Groupon looks for a buyer. Abi Malin, Jason Moser, and Jeff Fischer discuss those stories and share some stocks on their radar. Plus, Appian CEO Matt Calkins talks low-code software, investing, and board games.

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“Investing is not the study of finance, it’s the study of how people behave with money.” Award-winning financial columnist Morgan Housel stops by Fool HQ to share how psychology drives financial decisions, why long tails drive everything, and some of the biggest misconceptions in investing. Plus, we revisit our conversation with best-selling author Dan Heath, discussing his latest book The Power of Moments: Why Certain Experiences Have Extraordinary Impact.

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Nike hits an all-time high. Bed Bath & Beyond flounders, as BJ’s Wholesale Club has a surprisingly strong IPO. Amazon moves in on the pharmacy business. McCormick serves up a spicy quarter. And the SEC has a few questions for National Beverage. Jason Moser, Ron Gross, and Matt Argersinger analyze those stories and share why they’ve got their eyes on Lam Research, Snap, and Delta Airlines. Plus, David Gardner reflects on the 25th anniversary of The Motley Fool and shares a few stocks on his radar.

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Disney increases its offer for 21st Century Fox. Kroger delivers. CarMax and Winnebago rev up. GE gets the boot. Starbucks cools off. And Chipotle expands its menu. Ron Gross, Jason Moser and David Kretzmann analyze those stories and share a few stocks on their radar. Plus, Ritholtz Wealth Management Director of Research Michael Batnick talks about his new book, Big Mistakes: The Best Investors and Their Worst Investments.

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AT&T completes its acquisition of Time Warner. Comcast increases its offer for 21st Century Fox’s assets, setting the stage for a battle with Disney. Etsy shares soar on a hike in fees. And IHOP flips pancakes for burgers. Jason Moser, Jeff Fischer and Aaron Bush tackle those stories and take stock in the future of video games. Plus, Motley Fool media and entertainment analyst Tim Beyers weighs in on the future of Apple, Disney, Netflix, and YouTube.

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Warren Buffett and Jamie Dimon make the case for ending earnings guidance. Howard Schultz steps down from Starbucks. Twitter joins the S&P 500. Five Below soars above expectations. And Smucker tries to get out of a jam. Ron Gross, Jason Moser, and Matt Argersinger analyze those stories and share a few stocks on their radar. Plus, entrepreneur, best-selling author, and Facebook Live creator Randi Zuckerberg talks Facebook, work-life balance, and investing. Thanks to LinkedIn for supporting The Motley Fool.  Go to https://www.linkedin.com/fool and get a $50 credit toward your first job post.

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On this week's show, we revisit some of our favorite conversations about investor behavior. Best-selling author Carl Richards talks about the benefits of the overnight test. Christopher Chabris talks invisible gorillas and intuition. And Dan Ariely talks investing and irrationality.

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Lowe’s gets some love. Footlocker jumps higher. Tiffany sparkles. And what the heck is GDPR??? Aaron Bush, David Kretzmann, and Jason Moser talk earnings news, analyze what a new set of privacy rules means for investors, and offer book recommendations for your summer reading list. Plus, corporate governance expert and film critic Nell Minow talks Facebook, Disney, and summer movies.

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Macy’s surprises. Walmart slips. Home Depot sells off. PayPal makes a big buy. And Campbell’s Soup gets a shakeup. Our analysts discuss those stories and dish out some marital advice for the royal wedding. Plus, Villanova sports law professor Andrew Brandt talks about the Supreme Court’s decision on sports gambling.

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Wall Street shrugs off big earnings from Disney. Nvidia connects. TripAdvisor flies higher. MercadoLibre stumbles. Electronic Arts wraps up a strong year. iQiyi pops, while Dropbox drops. Plus, Bloomberg technology editor and best-selling author Brad Stone talks about Uber’s plan for flying taxis and weighs in on the latest from Google, Amazon, and Airbnb.

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Apple surprises. Walmart gets serious in India. Shake Shack raises the roof. T-Mobile and Sprint hope the third time’s a charm. Snap slumps. And Tesla’s CEO generates some electricity. Plus, CNBC’s Becky Quick talks about the new documentary, Warren Buffett: Investor. Teacher. Icon. Thanks to Blooom for supporting MarketFoolery. Get a month free with blooom401k.com/fool and use the promo code “fool”.

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Amazon hits a new high, and raises the price on Prime. Alphabet racks up big profits amid higher spending. Facebook posts record revenue, while Microsoft’s cloud goes higher. Which one of these tech behemoths will get to a $1 trillion market cap first?  Jason Moser, David Kretzmann, and Jeff Fischer analyze those stories, as well as the latest results from Visa, PayPal, Baidu, Twitter, Chipotle, Intel and more.  Plus, we dip into the Fool Mailbag and share a few stocks on our radar.

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Amazon gives Wall Street 100 million reasons to be bullish. Netflix produces another great quarter. Wells Fargo gets a billion-dollar fine.  And Mattel’s CEO jumps ship.  Ron Gross, Jason Moser and David Kretzmann analyze those stories and share 3 stocks on their radar. Plus, best-selling author Jim Miller offers his thoughts on the business of ESPN, Disney, and the future of sports media.  Thanks to Blooom for supporting MarketFoolery.  Get a month free with blooom401k.com/fool and use the promo code “fool”.

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Mark Zuckerberg testifies before Congress. Bed Bath & Beyond takes a bath. And Walmart and Amazon battle it out in India. Ron Gross, Matt Argersinger and Jim Mueller analyze those stories and more.  Plus, David Kirkpatrick, author of The Facebook Effect, talks about the future of Facebook. Thanks to Slack for supporting The Motley Fool. Slack: Where work happens. Go to Slack.com to learn more. 

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Facebook deals with a growing crisis as Mark Zuckerberg prepares to testify before Congress. And Spotify makes its Wall Street debut via a direct public offering. Our analysts discuss those stories and share some stocks on their radar. Plus, Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter and best-selling author Charles Duhigg talks trade wars, innovation, and the case against Google.

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In the wake of the 2008 financial collapse, hundreds of China-based companies merged with American shell companies. Many of those companies reported assets and revenues out of line with their actual value. And investors were left holding the bag. That’s the subject of a new documentary, The China Hustle. On this week’s show, Chris talks with director Jed Rothstein. And best-selling author Daniel Levitin shares some thoughts from his book, The Organized Mind: Thinking Straight in the Age of Information Overload. Thanks to LegalZoom for supporting The Motley Fool.  Get special savings by going to www.legalzoom.com and use the promo code “Fool” at checkout.

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Facebook’s CEO finally emerges to discuss the Cambridge Analytica scandal. Nike finally has a blowout quarter. Dropbox soars on its first day of trading. Jason Moser, Matt Argersinger and David Kretzmann discuss those stories, as well as the financial metric Wall Street is trying to keep secret.  Plus, award-winning columnist Morgan Housel reflects on how slowly we accept life-altering inventions and why we love a good story. 

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Adobe hits a new all-time high. Toys R Us calls it quits. Ulta Beauty wows. And Snap stumbles. Our analysts discuss those stories. Plus, CNBC media and entertainment reporter Julia Boorstin talks South by Southwest, media disruption, VR, and Disney.

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Investors cheer the latest jobs report. Toymakers tank on a possible Toys R Us liquidation. Cigna shakes up the healthcare industry. And Costco helps consumers prepare for the apocalypse. Plus, marketing consultant Steve Miller talks about his new book, Uncopyable: How to Create an Unfair Advantage Over Your Competition.

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Best Buy and Kohl’s report strong holiday profits. Amazon buys Ring. And Spotify files to go public. Plus, Lakehouse Capital fund manager Joe Magyer talks Buffett, small caps, hot trends, and investing in Australia. Thanks to LegalZoom for supporting The Motley Fool. Get special savings by going to LegalZoom.com. Use the promo code “Fool” at checkout.

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General Mills loads up on pet food. Walmart stumbles. Texas Roadhouse sizzles. Boston Beer fizzles. And Kylie Jenner breaks up with Snap. Plus, corporate governance expert and film critic Nell Minow talks Chipotle, Black Panther, and Academy Awards.

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Baidu announces IPO plans for its video service. Under Armour jumps higher. Boston Beer and Chipotle name new CEOs. And Alibaba’s Chairman hits the big screen. Our analysts discuss those stories and share some stocks on their radar. Plus, Motley Fool co-founder Tom Gardner talks with LinkedIn CEO Jeff Weiner about the Microsoft marriage, the power of diversity, and the power of predictive analytics.

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The market has another wild week. What does the decline mean for investors? Our analysts weigh in on the market sell-off, discuss tech trends they’re watching, and share some stocks on their radar. Plus, we revisit our interview with Steve James, Academy Award-nominated director of Abacus: Small Enough to Jail. Thanks to Audible for supporting Motley Fool Money. Get a free audiobook with a free 30-day trial at audible.com/fool or text FOOL to 500-500.

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Amazon, Alphabet, Apple, eBay, Facebook, McDonald’s, Microsoft, and PayPal report earnings. And Hostess takes the cake with its new bonus plan. Our analysts weigh in on those stories and share some stocks on their radar. Thanks to LegalZoom for supporting The Motley Fool.  Get special savings by going to LegalZoom.com and use Fool at checkout.

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Starbucks loses steam. Intel hits a new high. Netflix delivers. And Dell rethinks its need for privacy. Plus, Sports Illustrated columnist Andrew Brand talks about the business of football. Thanks to Harry’s for supporting The Motley Fool. Get your Free Trial Set – go to Harrys.com/Fool. 

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Amazon names the finalists for its second headquarters and boosts Prime prices. IBM breaks a losing streak. Lionsgate entertains suitors. Apple brings cash home. And Starbucks goes cashless. Plus, veteran auto industry journalist Paul Lienert talks electric cars, autonomous cars, Ford, and GM. Thanks to Slack for supporting The Motley Fool. Slack: Where work happens. Find out why at slack.com. 

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Facebook makes a big change. Walmart boosts pay and closes some Sam’s Club stores. And Activision Blizzard bumps up its game. Plus, best-selling author Dan Pink talks about his new book, When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing. 

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What industries should investors be watching this year? Which stocks will provide upside, and which CEOs really need a good year? Jeff Fischer, Ron Gross, Abi Malin, Jason Moser and David Kretzmann preview the year ahead and make some reckless predictions.

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On this week’s show, we revisit two of our favorite interviews from 2017. NYU business professor Scott Galloway talks big tech and shares some insights from his book, The Four: The Hidden DNA of Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google. Plus, Chris talks about the business of popularity with Derek Thompson, author of Hit Makers: The Science of Popularity in an Age of Distraction.

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FedEx soars. Nike struggles. Alphabet and Papa John’s get new leadership. Our analysts discuss those stories and more. Plus at the 19:53 mark, best-selling author Dan Ariely shares how we can make better decisions about our money.

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Disney buys a big part of 21st Century Fox. Costco delivers surprising online numbers. And Waste Management once again proves that trash is treasure. Plus, CNBC’s Carl Quintanilla talks bitcoin, business, and what to watch in 2018.

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YouTube gets into the music business. Starbucks opens a venti-sized roastery in China. Disney and Fox get closer to a deal. And Walmart makes a change. Plus, Motley Fool CFP and retirement expert Robert Brokamp shares some year-end tips and talks tax reform. Thanks to Casper for supporting The Motley Fool. Save $50 on a mattress at http://www.casper.com/fool (promo code “Fool”). 

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Costco hits an all-time high. Chipotle makes a change at the top. Buffalo Wild Wings goes private as Applebee’s offers a surprising promotion. Ron Gross, Matt Argersinger, and David Kretzmann analyze the retail landscape and much more. Plus, toy industry expert Chris Byrne talks about this year’s hot toys. Thanks to Slack for supporting The Motley Fool. Slack: Where work happens. Find out why at slack.com.

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In the spirit of Thanksgiving, our analysts share 7 stocks they’re thankful for, and dig into some humble pie (i.e., stocks we were wrong about). Plus, corporate governance expert and film critic Nell Minow talks about the state of corporate boardrooms and shares some must-see movies for the holidays.

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Wal-Mart hits an all-time high on growing e-commerce sales. Gap and Restoration Hardware rise on surprising earnings. And Comcast and Disney pursue a deal with Fox. Plus, Chris talks Southwest Airlines and popsicle hotlines with Dan Heath, author of The Power of Moments: Why Certain Experiences Have Extraordinary Impact.

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How did two Israeli psychologists change the way we understand the human mind? What is the future of Wall Street? What did Oakland A’s GM Billy Beane really think about Moneyball? And who is responsible for keeping geese off airport runways? Before a live audience at FoolHQ, best-selling author Michael Lewis answers those questions and shares some insights from his newest book, The Undoing Project. Thanks to Harry’s for supporting The Motley Fool. Get your Free Trial Set – go to Harrys.com/Fool.

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Apple posts blowout earnings, pushing its market cap closer to the $1 trillion mark. Facebook shares record profits and plans to spend more on security. Starbucks closes the books on its online store and Tazo Tea. Ron Gross, Jason Moser and Matt Argersinger analyze the latest from MercadoLibre, Tesla, Under Armour, Activision Blizzard and more, and share a few stocks on their radar. Plus, Chris talks about the battle for the living room with NYU Professor Scott Galloway, author of The Four: The Hidden DNA of Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google. To check out the latest from Motley Fool Wealth Management just go to http://Personal.Fool.com.

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Alphabet, Amazon and Microsoft all hit new highs after their latest earnings reports. Jason Moser, Matt Argersinger and Jeff Fischer analyze the growing dominance of these tech giants. We also take a look at Baidu, Intel, Twitter and more, and share a few stocks on our radar. Plus, we get the inside scoop on two of the biggest candy makers as we talk with Joel Glenn Brenner, author of The Emperors of Chocolate: Inside the Secret World of Hershey and Mars.

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Shares of General Electric lose power. Netflix delivers strong international growth. PayPal surges. Skechers soars higher. And Ruby Tuesday goes private. Plus, Pulitzer-prize winning columnist Steven Pearlstein talks about the next big financial bubble. Thanks to Harry’s for supporting The Motley Fool. Get your Free Trial Set – go to Harrys.com/Fool.

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Delta flies higher on earnings. Wells Fargo slips on higher legal costs. Domino's drops despite strong sales. And MercadoLibre sells off on concerns over Amazon. Plus, at the 20:23 mark, NYU business professor Scott Galloway talks about his new book, The Four: The Hidden DNA of Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google. Thanks to Slack for supporting The Motley Fool. Slack: Where work happens. Find out why at slack.com.

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Costco slips on margin concerns. Netflix hits an all-time high after the company announces a price hike. And General Motors reports some electrifying news. Plus, Chris talks about the business of popularity with Derek Thompson, author of Hit Makers: The Science of Popularity in an Age of Distraction. Thanks to Audible for supporting our podcast. Get a free audiobook with a free 30-day trial at audible.com/fool. Thanks to Bombfell for supporting The Motley Fool. Get $25 off your first purchase at http://bombfell.com/fool

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Nike trips in North America. Roku pops in its Wall Street debut. McCormick reports some appetizing earnings. And the CEO of American Airlines makes a surprising declaration. Plus, Chris talks Facebook and Russia with David Kirkpatrick, author of The Facebook Effect: The Inside Story of the Company That is Connecting the World.

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