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It’s not talked about too much, but energy stocks have sneakily been some of the best performers in the S&P this year.  Fool analyst Nick Sciple joins Ricky Mulvey for a conversation on the biggest energy stories of the past year. They also discuss: - How the US has gotten more efficient at extracting oil from the ground. - The challenges facing companies hoping to build small nuclear reactors. - Flatlining investor interest in renewables. Companies discussed: VST, OKLO, SMR, GEV, BWXT, FSLR Host: Ricky Mulvey Guest: Nick Sciple Producer: Mary Long Engineers: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some stocks defy gravity, others drive Warren Buffett to sell in less than a year. We wade through them all and put our own twist on Spotify’s annual Wrapped release.   (00:14) Jason Moser and Asit Sharma discuss: - Ulta leveling out, and why a cheap valuation isn’t enough to keep Warren Buffett and Berkshire interested. - Docusign’s strong 2024 and how Veeva Systems is seemingly back on track with their AI efforts.  - What reinvention Airbnb might be scheming up for 2025. - Spotify’s 2024 Wrapped and Jason and Asit’s “Portfolio Wrapped” for this year. (19:03) Ricky Mulvey and Mary Long dig into the early holiday box office numbers for Wicked and offer up some stocks inspired by L. Frank Baum and the world of Oz.  (33:51) Jason and Asit break down two stocks on their radar: Block and Wingstop. Stocks discussed: ULTA, VEEV, DOCU, ABNB, SQ, WING Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Asit Sharma, Jason Moser, Ricky Mulvey, Mary Long Engineers: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The crypto bulls were right. Bitcoin's market cap is now about the size of Alphabet. (00:14) Jason Moser and Ricky Mulvey discuss: - The murder of Unitedhealthcare’s CEO. - What’s contributed to Bitcoin’s rise to $100,000 per token. - Chewy’s trouble finding new customers. Then, (17:23) Motley Fool Senior Analyst Sanmeet Deo joins Ricky to check in on a mall retailer that’s showing signs of a turnaround. Companies/Tickers discussed: UHC, BTC, PLD, KNSL, MKL, CHWY, SPG, ONON, GAP Host: Ricky Mulvey Guests: Jason Moser, Sanmeet Deo Producer: Mary Long Engineer: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Okta achieves profitability; another CEO gets a software lesson from a torn Achilles. (00:14) David Meier and Mary Long discuss: - Okta’s earnings and the future of logging in - Marc Benioff’s ability to turn vision into performance - Salesforce’s AI-driven future Then, (17:37), Robert Brokamp and Alison Southwick talk about how to avoid outliving your money in retirement. Visit our sponsor: Get 15% off the Amazfit T-Rex 3 at US.Amazfit.com/fool Companies discussed: OKTA, CRM Host: Mary Long Guests: David Meier, Robert “Bro” Brokamp, Alison Southwick Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

More shoppers bought from Shopify merchants and foot traffic declined in physical stores. (00:14) Bill Mann and Ricky Mulvey discuss: - Shopping data from the holiday weekend and what retailers should be cautious of. - South Korea’s tense political situation, and what it means for the country’s companies. - Why Wall Street is rewarding a more focused AT&T. Then, (18:20) Dave Hatter, cybersecurity consultant at IntrustIT, continues his conversation with Ricky about big tech data collection, and how you can better protect your information. Check out the Giving Done Right Podcast: https://givingdoneright.org/ Companies discussed: SHOP, INTC, T, CPNG, KRX, LON: BC94, TSLA Host: Ricky Mulvey Guests: Bill Mann, Dave Hatter Engineer: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Under Pat Gelsinger, Intel fell behind rivals and was late to the game in AI and its foundry business. Is the outgoing CEO to blame?   (00:14) Tim Beyers and Dylan Lewis discuss: - Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger stepping down, why “GPU” is the key focus of his time at the helm of the company.  - The multi-year planning cycle that goes into chipmaking, and why we may wind up praising Gelsinger’s investment in the foundry business several years from now.  - How Fastly will have one fewer name to compete with in the content delivery network market, but why it might spell trouble for the business long-term. (20:30) What’s your data worth? Ricky Mulvey talks with Dave Hatter, a Cybersecurity Consultant at Intrust IT, about the “surveillance capitalism model” and where your digital data winds up. Get a two week free trial of 1Password at www.1password.com/MOTLEYFOOL Companies discussed: INTC, NVDA, AMD, ASML, TSM, FSLY, AKAM, GOOG, GOOGL, META, OTCMKTS: EXPGY Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Tim Beyers, Dave Hatter, Ricky Mulv

It’s our annual Thanksgiving multi-course financial meal – we’re serving up humble pie, talking about the topics we’re skipping this year at the dinner table, and answering the questions you’ve sent our way to say thanks! (00:33) Ron Gross and Jason Moser discuss: - The market’s strong returns over the past two years, but how they aren’t being enjoyed by all investors or consumers. - Why Target and Outset Medical helped serve up some humble pie this year, and why they’re thankful for Costco and Axon.  - The topics they don’t want to touch at the Thanksgiving table: the election and tariffs.  (19:03) We offer our thanks to listeners by fielding questions from our listeners about the paths to managing money, factoring your sleep number, what to make of retailer earnings, and how to spatchcock a turkey. A reminder, you can reach us at: (703) 254-1445, radio@fool.com, or @MotleyFoolMoney on X.  (34:13) Ron and Matt break down the holiday box office slate and two stocks on their radar: Garrett Motion and Samsar

Warren Buffett sends us into the season to be thankful with his philanthropic acts and his poignant words, and gives us all a place to start the conversation with family about money.   (00:14) Asit Sharma and Dylan Lewis discuss: - NBC’s negotiations to extend their rights to broadcast rights to the Macy’s Day Parade, and why holiday live events are turning into an arms race. - The expectations for Black Friday through Cyber Monday, and two predictions on the direction of consumer spend and who will be driving it in future years. - Warren Buffett’s plans for passing his wealth on to his family and philanthropic efforts, and the words of wisdom we should all have in mind as we get together with loved ones this week.  Visit our sponsor: Learn more about the Range Rover Sport at www.landroverusa.com Companies discussed: CMCSA, M, NFLX, AMZN, BRK.A, BRK.B,  Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Asit Sharma Engineers: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a rough start to the year, investors now seem to think the insurance company's glass is half full rather than half empty. (00:14) Kirsten Guerra and Mary Long discuss: - How experiential shopping has lifted Dick’s Sporting Goods. - Two paths forward for Kohl’s. - Why Lemonade deserves a spot in a Thanksgiving parade. Then, (17:31) Robert Brokamp and Christine Benz continue their discussion on how to prepare for a healthy, wealthy retirement. Visit our sponsor: Check out Public’s bond account offerings at www.public.com/motleyfool Companies discussed: DKS, KSS, M, LMND, BROS Host: Mary Long Guests: Kirsten Guerra, Robert Brokamp, Christine Benz Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Or $154 million could be gone. Macy’s is facing questions from investors after a rogue employee made some accounting errors. (00:14) Jason Moser and Ricky Mulvey discuss: - How more than a hundred million dollars can go missing. - The impact of weight-loss drugs on junk food manufacturers. - Some advice for investors looking for artificial intelligence “picks and shovels” plays. Then, (15:41) Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to check in on Netflix, and the company’s strategy on live events. Visit our sponsor: Learn more about the Range Rover Sport at www.landroverusa.com Link to NYTimes article about junk food and GLP-1 drugs: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/19/magazine/ozempic-junk-food.html Check out Shaw’s Screentime newsletter: https://www.bloomberg.com/screentime Companies discussed: M, CAG, TPL, NFLX Host: Ricky Mulvey Guests: Jason Moser, Lucas Shaw Producer: Mary Long Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Even if you don’t shop on Shein, the fast-fashion retailer may have changed online shopping for you. The site offers necklaces for under $2, hoodies under $11, and sneakers for less than $20. But, how is the company offering prices that low?  Timothy McLaughlin is a contributing writer for The Atlantic, with a story titled, “The Mysterious, Meteoric Rise of Shein”. Mary Long caught up with McLaughlin to discuss:   - The questions about how fast fashion became ultra-fast fashion. - Why Shein’s leaders may be staying quiet. - How an export and tax loophole is driving business for Shein and Temu, and why that could change.  Read Tim’s story: https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2024/09/shein-ceo-chris-xu-fast-fashion/679709/  Companies discussed: PDD, AMZN OTC: HNNMY,  Host: Mary Long Guest: Timothy McLaughlin Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mary Long caught up with Motley Fool Contributor Keith Speights to check in on the psychedelic industry. They discuss:   - Advice to investors looking at a highly speculative industry. - The cash and regulatory questions for these companies.  - Key differences between the cannabis market and psychedelic stocks. - The challenges of doing a double-blind test on psychedelic compounds. Companies discussed: CMPS, CYBN, ATAI Host: Mary Long Guest: Keith Speights Producer: Ricky Mulvey  Engineers: Rick Engdahl, Desireé Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The market yawned at Nvidia’s 94% growth and cheered as Williams-Sonoma posted year-over-year declines. It’s all about expectations.  (00:55) Jason Moser and Emily Flippen discuss: - How Walmart is thriving while Target struggles with “decelerating discretionary demand.” - Market expectations affecting the reactions to Nvidia’s strong quarter and Williams-Sonoma’s seemingly weak one.  - Snowflake’s strong report and what its new deal with Anthropic means . (19:03) Adobe CFO Dan Durn walks through how the leading software company for creatives is approaching AI tooling and monetization. (34:35) Emily and Jason break down two stocks on their radar: Tesla and C3Ai. Get a two week free trial of 1Password at www.1password.com/MOTLEYFOOL Visit our sponsor at www.landroverusa.com Stocks discussed: TGT, WMT, WSM, NVDA, SNOW, PANW, ADBE, TSLA, AI. Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Jason Moser, Emily Flippen, Dan Durn Engineers: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Comcast is shedding cable networks including MSNBC, USA Network, and CNBC from the parent, and putting them in a new company, temporarily called SpinCo. (00:14) Bill Barker and Ricky Mulvey discuss: - Nvidia’s quarter and data center growth. - Why Comcast is spinning off its cable assets. - Microstrategy’s unusual bond offering. Then, (17:04) a replay of Scoreboard, hosted by Anand Chokkavelu. Matt Argersinger and Anthony Schiavone take a look at Sunbelt REIT, Eastgroup Properties. Visit our sponsor: Get $1,000 off Vanta at www.vanta.com/fool Companies discussed: NVDA, CMCSA, MSTR, EGP Host: Ricky Mulvey Guests: Bill Barker Producer: Mary Long Engineer: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The retailer is trying to be everything for everyone. That’s a pretty tall order. Is Target up for the task? (00:14) Jason Moser and Mary Long discuss earnings from Target and TJX, plus: - The state of the consumer heading into the holiday shopping season. - What it takes to build out a true omnichannel operation. - How management teams land on forward guidance. Then, (14:45) Yasser el-Shimy and Ricky Mulvey take a look at Warner Brothers Discovery and debate whether the streaming stock is a steal. Learn more about the Range Rover Sport at www.landroverusa.com Companies discussed: TGT, WMT, TJX, AMZN, WBD, NFLX Host: Mary Long Guests: Jason Moser, Yasser el-Shimy, Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

But the retailer’s valuation is giving investors more questions. (00:14) Nick Sciple and Ricky Mulvey discuss: - Highlights from Walmart’s quarter. - What shoppers want from mac and cheese. - Why nicotine pouches may be “the biggest consumer product story this decade.” Then, (17:04) Robert Brokamp kicks off a two-part series with Christine Benz, Morningstar’s Director of Personal Finance and the author of “How to Retire: 20 Lessons for a Happy, Successful, and Wealthy Retirement.” Visit our sponsor: Check out Public’s bond account offerings at www.public.com/motleyfool Companies discussed: WMT, COST, PMI, MO, TPB Host: Ricky Mulvey Guests: Nick Sciple, Robert Brokamp, Christine Benz Producer: Mary Long Engineer: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Over 60 million households tuned in to Tyson vs. Paul – Netflix’s first livestreamed sports event – we unpack what went well, what didn’t, and how it fits into the company’s new hybrid monetization model. (00:15) Seth Jayson and Dylan Lewis discuss: - Netflix’s foray into live sports with the Paul vs. Tyson fight, how technical issues didn’t prevent the audience numbers from hitting staggering levels, and what to watch for as the streamer goes deeper into live this winter. - Spirit Airlines’ widely anticipated bankruptcy and how it’s a reminder of how quickly fates can change in the airline industry. - Apple’s rumored “AI Wall Tablet” and why it seems like an odd entry into artificial intelligence and the smart home market. (14:44) Coming up luxury stocks have taken a dip – Mary Long and analyst Asit Sharma check in on LVMH and some of the other big brands commanding big bucks. Companies discussed: NFLX, DIS, SAVE, JBLU, AAPL, LVMH Visit our sponsor: www.1password.com/MOTLEYFOOL for a two-week trial. Hos

Campaign contributions are just table stakes for companies trying to make legislation in their favor. Charles Duhigg is a Pulitzer Prize winning journalist, and the author of Supercommunicators and The Power of Habit. Mary Long caught up with Duhigg to talk about his latest article in The New Yorker. They discuss: - How Airbnb mobilized voters in San Francisco. - The battle to regulate artificial intelligence. - How the crypto industry is building political power. Check out Duhigg’s article on lobbying in Silicon Valley: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2024/10/14/silicon-valley-the-new-lobbying-monster Companies discussed: MSFT, ABNB, COIN Host: Mary Long Guest: Charles Duhigg Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Tim Sparks, Austin Morgan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Price matters. But how do you build a case for what the right price is?  Patrick Badolato is a Professor of Accounting at the University of Texas at Austin McCombs School of Business. He joined Ricky Mulvey for a conversation about how to value companies. They also discuss: - How to put P/E ratios in context – and how to look beyond that metric.  - Levers Walmart could pull to double its earnings. - Growth stories for Netflix that go beyond subscriber count.  Companies discussed: NFLX, LULU, TSMC, WMT, NVDA, NFLX, IMAX Host: Ricky Mulvey Guest: Patrick Badolato Producer: Mary Long Engineer: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s that magical time of year before the holidays where you still have time to catch up on retirement contributions for 2024 and get yourself ready for the new year ahead.  (00:15) Andy Cross and Matt Argersinger discuss: - Disney’s newfound strength at the box office and in streaming, Spotify’s subscription strength and advertising opportunity, and Shopify’s return to its winning ways.  - Why Cava and Instacart are both taking a breather post-earnings  - How the macro environment and housing market continues to weigh on activity for Home Depot. (19:04) Robert Brokamp runs through the key numbers investors need to know for their 401ks and IRAs for 2025 and the outlook for taxes and Social Security. (34:35) Andy and Matt break down two stocks on their radar: Nike and Papa John’s. Learn more about the Range Rover Sport at www.landroverusa.com and Get 15% off the Amazfit T-Rex 3 at us.amazefit.com/Fool Stocks discussed: DIS, SPOT, SHOP, CAVA, CART, HD, NKE, PZZA Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Andy Cross, Matt