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Alphabet, Amazon, McDonald's and Microsoft hit new highs. Valeant Pharmaceuticals plummets. And Oprah gives Weight Watchers a boost. Our analysts discuss those stories and share three stocks on their radar. Plus, CNBC's Kayla Tausche talks big banks, Square IPO, and Star Wars.

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Wal-Mart stumbles. Intel slips. And TripAdvisor takes flight. Motley Fool analysts Jeff Fischer, Ron Gross, and Jason Moser discuss those stories. Plus, Motley Fool Asset Management's Bill Mann talks China and investing. For Jeff Fischer's free crash course on options, go to OptionsRadio.Fool.com .

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Anheuser-Bush InBev makes another bid for rival SABMiller. Domino’s Pizza serves up strong sales in the U.S., while Yum Brands continues to struggle in China. Plus, Credit Suisse Managing Director Michael Mauboussin shares some insights from his latest book, ''The Success Equation: Untangling Skill and Luck in Business, Sports, and Investing.''

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The government reports surprising unemployment numbers. Automakers report surprising sales. And rumors fly around Twitter's next CEO. Our analysts discuss those stories and psychology professor Richard Nisbett shares some insights from his new book, Mindware: Tools for Smart Thinking. 

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Volkswagen hits the skids. Nike hits its stride. And Groupon takes 10% off its workforce. Our analysts discuss those stories and share three stocks on their radar. Plus, ThomsonReuters Transportation Editor Joe White talks about the implications of the Volkswagen scandal.

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What does the Fed's inaction mean for investors? Will Hewlett-Packard's fortunes improve after a break-up? And will Olive Garden continue to serve up big returns? Our analysts tackle those stories and Motley Fool co-founder Tom Gardner weighs in on Apple, Netflix, and the future of financial services. 

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Will the Federal Reserve raise interest rates? We analyze what the Fed's next move means for investors and discuss Apple's latest gadgets and Lululemon's latest earnings. Plus, Grantland columnist Andy Greenwald analyzes the business of television.

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Costco has racked up big profits for shareholders. In this special episode of Motley Fool Money, Costco co-founder Jim Sinegal shares some secrets to Costco's success.

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The stock market has a wild week. What does the latest volatility mean for you? Our analysts discuss that question and share some stocks on their radar. And we revisit our interview with Stephen Dubner, co-author of When to Rob a Bank: And 131 More Warped Suggestions and Well-Intended Rants. 

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The stock market tumbles. Is it a time for investors to be greedy or a time for investors to be fearful. Our analysts tackle that question and weigh in on some of the week's earnings news. And former Marketplace host Tess Vigeland talks about her new book, Leap: Leaving a Job with No Plan B to Find the Career and Life You Really Want.

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Google restructures. Shake Shack slips. And Warren Buffett makes a big buy. Our analysts discuss those stories and share some stocks on their radar. And Motley Fool Asset Management portfolio manager Bill Mann talks about what the volatility in China means for investors.

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Walt Disney shares fall on concerns over cord cutting. Is it a buying opportunity or is Disney losing its magic? We tackle that question and talk CVS, Coach, Lumber Liquidators, Priceline, and Zillow. And Paul Downs talks about his new book, Boss Life: Surviving My Own Small Business.

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Facebook and LinkedIn fail to impress Wall Street. Twitter plummets. And Whole Food slips. Our analysts tackle those stories and discuss when to sell a stock. Plus, MarketWatch columnist Chuck Jaffe talks Apple, mutual funds, and investor sentiment.

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Amazon.com soars after big earnings. And Chipotle, Starbucks, and UnderArmour get in on the party as well. Our analysts tackle those stories and debate the future of McDonald's. Plus, behavioral economist Dan Ariely talks about his new book, Irrationally Yours: On Missing Socks, Pickup Lines, and Other Existential Puzzles.

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Google has its best week in more than ten years. Will the tech giant overtake Apple in the race to a trillion dollar market cap? Our analysts tackle that question and delve into big earnings from Dominos, eBay, and Netflix. And Motley Fool analyst Tim Beyers talks Comic Con 2015 and the battle for the living room.

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The NYSE halted trading and United Airlines grounded thousands of flights, both due to computer problems, so is it time to invest in cybersecurity stocks? China’s market is tanking, but should U.S. investors buy the dip? Plus, sportswriter Barry Svrluga analyzes baseball’s $9 billion industry and discusses his new book, “The Grind: Inside Baseball’s Endless Season”.

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We celebrate America’s 239th birthday with our “Financial Independence” special, featuring encore interviews with two of the best of the business: Dave Ramsey and Clark Howard.

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Nike shares hit an all-time high after strong Q4 results. Alibaba sells its U.S. business. IAC prepares to spin off Match.com, Tinder and OKCupid. Is it time to invest in online dating? We analyze those stories, dip into the Fool Mailbag and share a few stocks on our radar. Plus, Tim Hanson discusses the latest drama between Greece and the EU, investing in China, and what he’s watching in the 2nd half of 2015.

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TripAdvisor soars on its partnership with Marriott. And Fitbit soars in its Wall Street debut. Our analysts discuss some of the week's top business stories and Zillow Chief Marketing Officer Amy Bohutinsky talks about the future of real estate.

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On this week's show, our analysts review the first half of 2015 and talk about some of the stock market's biggest surprises. And CNBC's Carl Quintanilla talks Apple, GoPro, and the big business of extreme sports.

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The government reports stronger than expected jobs numbers. Automakers report surprising sales. Yahoo! partners with the NFL. And Herbalife goes on the attack. Our analysts discuss those stories and share some stocks on their radar. Plus, Chris talks Ford, GM, and leadership with best-selling author Bryce Hoffman.

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Amazon launches same-day delivery. GoPro gets into the drone business. Michael Kors reports some unfashionable numbers. And Yum! Brands brings back Colonel Sanders. Our analysts discuss those stories and share some stocks on their radar. And Motley Fool Asset Management portfolio manager Bill Mann talks investing and China. 

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Target reports big earnings. Home Depot raises the roof. And Red Robin flies higher. Our analysts discuss those stories and share three stocks on their radar. And corporate governance expert and film critic Nell Minow talks McDonald's, Mad Men, and Memorial Day movies. 

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Verizon buys AOL. American Express hikes its dividend. And Shake Shack serves up surprising earnings. Our analysts discuss those stories and other business headlines. And Motley Fool co-founder David Gardner shares some advice for graduates and talks Apple, Tesla, and Star Wars. For more insights from David and his Supernova team, go to DiscoverSupernova.fool.com

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Disney reports big earnings. Whole Foods thinks small. And TripAdvisor flies higher. Our analysts discuss those stories and share three stocks on their radar. And Freakonomics co-author Stephen Dubner shares some insights from his new book, When to Rob a Bank?

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Apple reports big earnings. LinkedIn and Twitter stumble. And Lumber Liquidators falls to a 3-year low. Our analysts discuss those stories and share some stocks on their radar. Plus, Motley Fool columnist Morgan Housel talks earnings, easy money, and misguided financial advice. 

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Starbucks serves up a new all-time high. And Amazon and Microsoft find big profits in the cloud. Our analysts discuss those stories and delve into earnings news from Chipotle, Google, and 3D Systems. Plus, CNBC journalist Becky Quick previews the upcoming Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting. To get a copy of our e-book on Warren Buffett, just email warren@fool.com.

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Netflix delivers big earnings. Etsy has a big debut on Wall Street. And Party City gives investors reasons to celebrate. Our analysts discuss those stories and delve into other earnings news. And Google Senior Vice President of People Operations Laszlo Bock shares some insights from his new book, Work Rules!: Insights from Inside Google That Will Transform How You Live and Lead.

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GE announces a $50 billion share buyback. Royal Dutch Shell agrees to buy BG for $70 billion. And LinkedIn buys online education site Lynda.com for $1.5 billion. Our analysts discuss those stories and share some stocks on their radar. And New York Times money columnist Ron Lieber talks about his new book, The Opposite of Spoiled: Raising Kids Who Are Grounded, Generous, and Smart About Money.

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With the 1st quarter of 2015 in the books, what should investors be watching in Q2?McDonald’s joins Wal-Mart and Target in increasing wages for workers. We analyze Amazon’s new “Dash Button”, GoDaddy’s hot IPO, and the latest questions in the Fool Mailbag. Plus, best-selling author Michael Lewis reflects on his first book “Liar’s Poker”, the current landscape on Wall Street, and what advice he has for college graduates.

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Warren Buffett and 3G Capital team up again for the merger of Heinz and Kraft Foods.  Coke and Pepsi grapple with the same problem: diet soda sales falling year over year.  Wall Street’s most powerful woman takes a job with Google.  And McDonald’s rolls out a surprising new product line.  Our analysts discuss those stories and more, plus CPA Megan Brinfield offers tax tips for investors.

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Investors react to the Fed's loss of patience. Starbucks announces a stock split and gets some blowback over its latest initiative.  And Nike rises on better-than-expected earnings.  Our analysts discuss those stories and share some stocks on their radar.  And Motley Fool CEO Tom Gardner discusses valuations, hidden gems, Chipotle, Facebook, and Shake Shack. 

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Apple unveils its watch. Big banks get a passing grade. Disney announces a sequel to Frozen. And Twitter bets big on video. Our analysts discuss those stories and share some stocks on their radar. And sports business analyst Kristi Dosh talks about the business of March Madness.

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Costco and Wayfair deliver the goods. Lumber Liquidators collapses. And two big tech stocks make a big switch. We discuss those stories and more. Plus, Motley Fool CEO Tom Gardner talks with Middleby CEO Selim Bassoul about hot ovens and hot stocks.

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Target hits the mark. Home Depot and Lowes raise the roof. And the nightmares continue for DreamWorks. Our analysts discuss those stories and Motley Fool Asset Management's Bill Mann talks Tesla, Google, and international investing.

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Priceline soars.  Solar City feels the heat.  And Jack-in-the-Box hits a new high.  Our analysts discuss those stories and share some stocks on their radar.  And Amy Wilkinson talks about her book, The Creator's Code: The Six Essential Skills of Extraordinary Entrepreneurs.

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The S&P 500 hits a new high. Trip Advisor soars. Whole Foods delivers. And Amerian Express declines. Our analysts discuss those stories and share some stocks on their radar. Plus, corporate governance expert and film critic Nell Minow talks proxy voting, executive pay, and Academy Awards. 

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Disney reports record earnings and shares hit an all-time high.  Will the magic continue for investors?  Our analysts tackle that question and delve into the latest numbers from Chipotle, LinkedIn, Twitter, and more.   And Motley Fool Pro Australia advisor Joe Magyer talks Google and China.  

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Apple and Google rise on earnings.  Facebook slips.  McDonald's gets a new big cheese. And one company announces a legendary IPO.  Our analysts discuss those stories and share some time-tested rules for investors. 

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Netflix surprises.  McDonald's stumbles.  Starbucks serves up big earnings.  And the New Hampshire lottery serves up the sweet smell of bacon.  Our analysts discuss those stories and share some stocks on their radar.  And economist Russ Roberts shares some insights from his book, How Adam Smith Can Change Your Life:  An Unexpected Guide to Human Nature and Happiness.

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Intel surprises. Best Buy disappoints. And Target checks out of Canada. Our analysts discuss those stories and share some stocks on their radar. And veteran auto writer Paul Lienert shares the latest on big trucks, self-driving cars, and The North American International Auto Show.

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Coach goes shoe shopping. The Container Store falls as investors fail to contain their pessimism. And Costco and J.C. Penney ring up strong holiday numbers. Our analysts discuss those stories and share some stocks on their radar.  And Motley Fool Personal Finance expert Dayana Yochim shares some tips for 2015.

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What's the big question for investors in 2015?  Which industries are worth watching?  Which stocks are poised to have a big year?   In part two of our 2015 preview, we tackle those questions and talk about some stocks to watch in the year ahead.    And we revisit our interview with Daniel Levitin, author of The Organized Mind.

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Which industries are poised to have a big 2015?  Which emerging markets will emerge for investors?  Are energy companies undervalued?  Motley Fool Asset Management's Bill Mann and Tim Hanson tackle those questions in part one of our 2015 preview.  And we revisit our interview with How to Speak Money author John Lanchester.

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What was the business story of 2014?  What was the biggest surprise?  Which CEOs deserver some holiday cheer?  Who deserves a lump of coal?  We tackle those questions and revisit our interview with How Not To Be Wrong author Jordan Ellenberg.

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Costco hits an all-time high.  Abercrombie & Fitch's CEO steps down.  And LendingClub has a big debut on Wall Street.  Our analysts discuss those stories and share some stocks on their radar.  Plus, Motley Fool columnist Morgan Housel takes stock in declining oil prices.

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The market hits new highs.  Disney hikes its dividend.  Abercrombie & Fitch reports unfashionable earnings.   And Burger King brings back the Yumbo.   On this week’s Motley Fool Money Radio Show, our analysts discuss those stories and share three stocks on their radar.  Plus, CNBC’s Carl Quintanilla weighs in on some big stories for the year ahead.

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On our Thanksgiving Special, our analysts talk turkey, share some stocks they're thankful for, and eat some humble pie.  Plus, corporate governance expert and film critic Nell Minow talks about the Uber controversy, Toy Story 4, and the future of the movie business. 

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China cuts interest rates.   Best Buy surprises investors.  Keurig Green Mountain tumbles.  And Jack in the Box heats up.   Our analysts discuss those stories.  Plus, Motley Fool CEO Tom Gardner talks with Whole Foods co-CEOs John Mackey and Walter Robb.

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Wal-mart surprises investors.  Buffett loads up on batteries.  Hasbro eyes DreamWorks.  And Twitter has a heart-to-heart with Wall Street analysts.   Our analysts discuss those stories and explain why the battle for mobile payment may already be over.  

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