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In a little less than 10 years, OpenAI has gone from an idea to a half-trillion dollar company, and its ambitions for the next several years are much, much, bigger. Plus, Fair Isaac Corporation is opening a new front in the battle for your credit score and Berkshire Hathaway puts its massive cash pile to use. Tyler Crowe, Matt Frankel, and Jon Quast discuss: - OpenAI becomes a $500 billion company with staggering growth projections - Berkshire Hathaway acquires Occidental Petroleum’s chemical division - Fair Isaac Corporation upends the credit score market - The market’s performance during and after government shutdowns - Stocks on their radar Companies discussed: FRMI, DLR, ORCL, BRK.A, BRK.b, OXY, FICO, EXPN, EFX, TRU, UPST, MELI, ETSY, CW Host: Tyler Crowe Guests: Matt Frankel, Jon Quast Engineer: Dan Boyd Disclosure: Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, “TMF”) do not endorse, recommend, o

OpenAI has launched shopping within ChatGPT and this could be a disruptive force to companies like Amazon, Google, Shopify, and Etsy. We discuss who the winners could be and who will be a loser in this agentic shopping world. Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman and Rachel Warren discuss: - ChatGPT shopping launch - Winners in agentic shopping - Losers in agentic shopping - How big tech will adjust to the new world of commerce Companies discussed: Shopify (SHOP), Etsy (ETSY), Amazon (AMZN), Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL). Host: Travis Hoium Guests: Lou Whiteman and Rachel Warren Engineer: Dan Boyd Disclosure: Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, “TMF”) do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, or risk

American palates are shifting, and investors are starting to take notice. In today’s episode of Motley Fool Money, host Emily Flippen is joined by analysts Sanmeet Deo and Jason Hall to unpack four of the newest Asian food chains looking to expand across the United States The team dives into: - Whether or not Jollibee’s rise is sustainable - The re-emergence of Luckin Coffee and changing consumer tastes - If the experiential dining of Kura Sushi and Haidilao Hot Pot are replicable - Which chain offers investors the best opportunity today Companies discussed: JBFCF, LKNCY, KRUS, HDALF Host: Emily Flippen, Jason Hall, Sanmeet Deo Producer: Anand Chokkavelu Engineer: Dan Boyd Disclosure: Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, “TMF”) do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of a

David Meier, Rick Munarriz, and Tim Beyers preview the Oct. 1 return of Motley Fool Supernova with three stocks with Rule Breaker DNA that are worthy of your watchlist. David Meier, Rick Munarriz, and Tim Beyers discuss: - Supernova’s return with the real-money Odyssey and Phoenix portfolios.- Why CAVA, Camping World, and Warby Parker belong on your Rule Breakers watchlist.- A preview of new tools and what to expect when the new Supernova missions lift-off on Oct. 1. For a full breakdown of everything planned for Supernova when it relaunches on Oct. 1, please navigate to supernovaisback.fool.com. And in the meantime, be sure to get to your local bookstore and pick up a copy of David’s Gardner’s new book — Rule Breaker Investing: How to Pick the Best Stocks of the Future and Build Lasting Wealth. It’s on shelves now; get it before it’s gone! Companies discussed: CAVA, CWH, WRBY, Host: Tim BeyersGuests: David Meier, Rick MunarrizProducer: Anand ChokkaveluEngineer: Bart Shannon Disclosure: Adverti

Motley Fool Co-Founder David Gardner has racked up big returns by bucking the conventional wisdom. Rule Breakers Senior Vice-President of Strategy Brian Richards talks with David about his new book, Rule Breaker Investing: How to Build the Best Stocks of the Future and Build Lasting Wealth. Topics include: Buy high, sell higher Traits of a Rule Breaker stock Building a Rule Breaker portfolio Host: Brian RichardsGuest: David GardnerProducer: Bart Shannon, Mac Greer Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, "TMF") do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, or risks associated with any investment opportunity presented. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal

When evaluating a fund, one of the first sets of numbers you'll likely look up is its past returns. But those are not the returns that owners of that fund actually earned. Robert Brokamp speaks with Morningstar’s Jeff Ptak about which investor behaviors and types of funds are more associated with underperformance. Also in this episode: -The Russell 2000 finally surpassed its 2021 peak – what’s behind the small-cap surge?-The Treasury Department has released preliminary guidance about “no tax on tips”-The spread in yields between investment-grade corporates and Treasuries is the smallest it’s been since 1998-A lesson from the life and recent death of financial journalist Jonathan Clements: Don’t delay your bucket list until retirement Investments discussed: VOO, QQQ, VTWO, IWC Host: Robert BrokampGuest: Jeff PtakEngineer: Bart Shannon Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, "TMF") do not endorse, recommen

Beyond the big names, where are there opportunities in AI and discounts in the market overall? Plus, Meta’s changing AI plans and we play “Higher or Lower”.Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Jon Quast discuss: - AI’s hidden gems- Tiktok’s sale- Where there are opportunities today- Meta’s AI plans Companies discussed: Oracle (ORCL), Alphabet (GOOG), Meta Platforms (META), Chipotle (CMG), Cava (CAVA), NVIDIA (NVDA), Vertiv (VRT). Host: Travis HoiumGuests: Lou Whiteman, Jon QuastEngineer: Bart Shannon Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, “TMF”) do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, or risks associated with any investment opportunity presented. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and

Investors looking at housing and homebuilders are probably wondering what to make of the seemingly contradictory messages out of the housing market. In this episode, Tyler, Matt, and Jon drill down into the confounding numbers in the housing market and some recent homebuilder earnings reports. Also, they react to Starbucks restructuring and serve up some stocks on their radar. Tyler Crowe, Matt Frankel, and Jon Quast discuss: - Starbucks unveils a $1 billion restructuring plan - The good, the bad, and the outlook for homebuilder stocks. - Stocks on our radar. Companies discussed: SBUX, CMG, KBH, LEN, MIAX, FND, TTD, ICE, SPGI, NDAQ, HD, LOW, AMZN, DHI Hosts: Tyler Crowe Guests: Matt Frankel, Jon Quast Engineer: Bart Shannon   Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, "TMF") do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in

We examine the failure of formerly highly valued retail brands like Allbirds, Peloton, and Casper, who were once highly valued only to fall on hard times. Why did they fail to live up to lofty expectations and will agentic shoppic agents lead to another shift in the industry? Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Rachel Warren discuss: - Why have DTC stocks plunged?- What omnichannel strategies have succeeded?- What’s the future of agentic shopping? Companies discussed: Peloton (PTON), Allbirds (BIRD), Stitch Fix (SFIX), Nike (NKE), Lululemon (LULU). Host: Travis HoiumGuests: Lou Whiteman, Rachel WarrenEngineer: Bart Shannon Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, “TMF”) do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding t

On today’s episode of Motley Fool Money, analysts Emily Flippen, Jason Hall, and Toby Bordelon spotlight three off-the-radar small caps with very different stories. The team dives into: - Why the renewable energy industry deserves a second look, even with policy headwinds - If Phinia offers a pragmatic hedge against a slower-than-expected EV transition - A rapidly expanding premium Chinese tea-house that has changing unit economics Companies discussed: ENPH, FLNC, PHIN, TSLA, CHA, LKNCY Host: Emily Flippen, Jason Hall, Toby Bordelon Producer: Anand Chokkavelu Engineer: Bart Shannon, Dan Boyd Disclosure: Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, “TMF”) do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitabili

Which is the better healthcare Breaker? Alicia Alfiere, Sanmeet Deo, and Tim Beyers pit Progyny against Hims & Hers. Leave a comment to get in on the debate! Alicia Alfiere, Sanmeet Deo, and Tim Beyers discuss: - Progyny vs. Hims & Hers - who goes on the watchlist? - Intel and NVIDIA’s big $5 billion deal. - Reflections on Rule Breaker Investing. Be sure to get to your local bookstore and pick up a copy of David’s Gardner’s new book — Rule Breaker Investing. It’s on shelves now; get it before it’s gone! Companies discussed: PGNY, HIMS, INTC, NVDA Host: Tim Beyers Guests: Alicia Alfiere, Sanmeet Deo Producer: Anand Chokkavelu Engineer: Dan Boyd Disclosure: Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, “TMF”) do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised he

What began as a single Boba tea shop in 2000 has transformed into a leading supplier of sustainable packaging for local startups to national brands like Panda Express and Chipotle. Motley Fool CEO Tom Gardner and Chief Investment Officer Andy Cross talk with Alan Yu about the evolving business of packaging: Boba Tea beginnings Eco-friendly alternatives Partnership and leadership Strategic expansion Host: Tom Gardner, Andy CrossProducer: Mac GreerEngineer: Adam LandfairDisclosure: Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, “TMF”) do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, or risks associated with any investment opportunity presented. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult

Retirement is largely a math game, and calculators can help you crunch the numbers. Sean Gates of Motley Fool Wealth Management joins Robert Brokamp to discuss what to look for in a high-quality retirement tool, and to offer some recommendations. Also in this episode:-How the Fed rate cut will affect your finances -REITs have similar long-term returns as the S&P 500 but dissimilar short-term returns, which can add diversification to your portfolio – whether you like it or not -How the 0.01% rule can help determine whether you can afford an impulse purchase -The job market is slowing down, so it might be time to bulk up your resume Investments discussed: VNQ Host: Robert BrokampGuest: Sean GatesEngineer: Bart Shannon Disclosure: Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, “TMF”) do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in th

Meta introduced a new pair of AI-powered glasses, Google announced a partnership with PayPal and AI updates to Chrome, and the Federal Reserve cut interest rates, but is concerned about both the economy and inflation. Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Jason Moser discuss: - The Fed’s rate cut - NVIDIA invests in Intel - Meta can’t quit the metaverse - Rule Breaker investing - Google’s AI muscle Companies discussed: NVIDIA (NVDA), Intel (INTC), Meta Platforms (META), Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL), Tesla (TSLA), Axon (AXON). Host: Travis Hoium Guests: Lou Whiteman, Jason Moser Engineer: Dan Boyd Disclosure: Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, “TMF”) do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, o

Intel has benefitted from multiple major investments in 2025 but perhaps none more headline-grabbing than this: Nvidia and Intel agree to co-develop products for data centers and PCs. Nvidia also made a $5 billion investment. In this episode, our team breaks down the deal as well as talks about a proposal from President Trump to eliminate quarterly financial reports before wrapping up with stocks on our radar. Tyler Crowe, Matt Frankel, and Jon Quast discuss: - Nvidia takes a $5 billion stake in Intel as the pair begins co-developing products - Would it be a good thing if companies were no longer required to report quarterly financial results? - Stocks on our radar. Companies discussed: NVDA, INTC, AMD, XMTR, TTD, GM, CLS Host: Tyler Crowe Guests: Matt Frankel, Jon Quast Engineer: Dan Boyd Disclosure: Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, “TMF”) do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or c

Autonomy is advancing quickly with Waymo leading the charge, but where are there opportunities for investors? And we discuss the future for Rivian and Tesla as EV tax credits expire. Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Rachel Warren discuss: - Waymo’s rapid expansion - Rivian breaks ground - Tesla’s Robotaxi challenges - Our top EV/autonomous stock Companies discussed: Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL), Mobileye (MBLY), Tesla (TSLA), Lyft (LYFT), Uber (UBER). Host: Travis Hoium Guests: Lou Whiteman, Rachel Warren Engineer: Dan Boyd Disclosure: Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, “TMF”) do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, or risks associated with any investment opportunity presented. Invest

Blind boxes, dopamine hits, and “adorably ugly” IP - today Emily Flippen alongside analysts Sanmeet Deo and Asit Sharma unpack the collectibles economy and the anatomy of a craze. We ask who actually wins when crazes hit the market, evaluate the value of owning or licensing intellectual property, and wrap up with a lightning round of stocks we’d use to play a craze. Companies discussed: PMRTY, HAS, FNKO, BILI, EBAY, META, COST Host: Emily Flippen, Sanmeet Deo, Asit SharmaProducer: Anand ChokkaveluEngineer: Bart Shannon Disclosure: Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, “TMF”) do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, or risks associated with any investment opportunity presented. Investors should

We duel, you decide. Rick Munarriz and Tim Beyers debate whether DocuSign is a Breaker worth buying. Leave a comment to let us know which argument swayed you! Tim Beyers and Rick Munarriz discuss: - DocuSign’s prospects - is now the time to buy? - The Big Macro and resilient industries. - Three recent winners - who’s the Faker, who’s the Breaker? David’s Gardner’s new book — Rule Breaker Investing — hits shelves and will be available for purchase. Get it before it’s gone! Tickers: Companies discussed: DOCU, ALAB, OPEN, RDDT Host: Tim Beyers Guest: Rick Munarriz Producer: Anand Chokkavelu Engineer: Dan Boyd Disclosure: Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, “TMF”) do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regard

Dan Ariely, a Professor of Behavioral Economics at Duke University, is the bestselling author of Misbelief, Dollars and Sense, and Predictably Irrational. Motley Fool contributor Rich Lumelleau talks with Ariely about the rational and irrational: Inspiration for studying human behavior Swiss Army Knife problem Emotions and investing Extrinsic and intrinsic motivation Host: Rich LumulleauProducer: Mac GreerEngineer: Adam LandfairDisclosure: Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, “TMF”) do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, or risks associated with any investment opportunity presented. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors b

No account has more tax benefits than the health savings account. You can make the most of those benefits by managing your HSA wisely. Roger Young, CFP®, discusses some suggestions from a T. Rowe Price report. Also in this episode: -401(k) millionaires are at an all-time high -- how did they do it? -The bond market is having its best year since 2020 -Gold is crushing the Nasdaq and the S&P 500, and Silver is doing even better -What determines your home’s cost basis, and how to keep track of all the necessary documents Host: Robert Brokamp Guest: Roger Young Engineer: Dan Boyd Disclosure: Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, “TMF”) do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, or risks assoc