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Netflix’s premium tier is now nearly twice as expensive as it was a decade ago – is this pricing power or an effort to move more users to its new ad tier?  (00:14) Jason Moser and Matt Argersinger discuss: - Netflix’s price increases, and why the economics of its new advertising approach might be better than its subscriber business. - How making EVs affordable is eating into Tesla’s industry-leading margins. - The Craig Jelenik era at Costco and how the company is doing succession right.  (19:04) Motley Fool Money’s Deidre Woollard caught up with McKeel Hagerty, CEO of Hagerty about his company’s focus – insuring classic cars, as well as his favorite ride, and the unique ways Hagerty tries to reach new customers.  (32:11) Jason and Matt break down two stocks on their radar: Chipotle and Home Depot. To get our special Stock Advisor offer for podcast listeners, head to: fool.com/mfmdiscount Stocks discussed: NFLX, TSLA, COST, PLD, BX, TSM, HGTY, CMG, HD Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Jason Moser, Matt Argersinger, M

Can Elon Musk build a $30,000 EV that everyone wants to drive? (00:15) Tim Beyers and Deidre Woollard discuss: - Tesla’s compressing margins. - Robots with brains and Tesla’s take on the AI universe. - How Netflix is becoming a global television network. (22:28) Deidre Woollard interviews real estate industry insider Greg Robertson on the impact of lawsuits against the National Association of Realtors. Claim your Stock Advisor discount: www.fool.com/mfmdiscount Companies discussed: TSLA, NFLX, RDFN, RMAX, HOUS Host: Deidre Woollard Guests: Tim Beyers, Greg Robertson Producers: Ricky Mulvey, Mary Long Engineer: Tim Sparks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The IRS has good news for taxpayers and bad news for Intuit’s TurboTax.     (00:16) Jason Moser and Dylan Lewis discuss:   - The IRS’ Direct File pilot program coming to 13 states, and what it means for Intuit’s TurboTax. - Why activist investor Engaged Capital is interested in VF Corp – the owner of Vans, The North Face, and Supreme. - How Roblox’s return to office plans are a sign of the times for the pandemic darling.    (14:04) Ricky Mulvey caught up with Nick Sciple to check in on Next Era Energy and the rocky ride for utility stocks so far this year.   Companies discussed: INTU, VFC, RBLX, NEE, NEP, BWXT, CNQ, CEG   Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Jason Moser, Ricky Mulvey, Nick Sciple Engineers: Tim Sparks   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nearly two years after the initial announcement, Microsoft has completed the largest deal in tech history.  (00:21) Ricky Mulvey and Asit Sharma discuss: - What got Microsoft across the finish line for its acquisition of Activision Blizzard. - An unexpected winner in the deal. - The latest memo from Howard Marks, “Further Thoughts on Sea Change.” - The case for credit investing, and a bond fund yielding 9%. Plus, (15:04) Robert Brokamp and Alison Southwick answer listener questions about money market funds, 401(k) rollovers, and automated investing. Companies/Funds mentioned: MSFT, LULU, USHY Hosts: Ricky Mulvey, Alison Southwick Guests: Asit Sharma, Robert Brokamp Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Citigroup’s Jane Fraser is looking to reinvent one of the Big Four banks. Can she do it? (00:21)Matt Frankel and Deidre Woollard discuss: - The challenges facing Citgroup. - Why big banks have to get serious about high-yield accounts. - Charles Schwab’s opportunity to build an integrated platform. (19:49) Mark Dixon, CEO of IWG, talks to Deidre Woollard about the changing role of the office in business life. Get your Stock Advisor discount here: www.fool.com/mfmdiscount Companies discussed: C, IWG, SOFI, WFC, BAC, JPM, ALLY Host: Deidre Woollard Guests: Matt Frankel, Mark Dixon Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Annie Pope, Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Federal Reserve may act on a forward looking basis, but the bank isn’t always quick in action. Ben Miller is the co-founder and CEO of Fundrise, a real estate investment platform. Deidre Woollard caught up with Miller to discuss: - How slow reaction times from the Fed impact the economy. - The home equity buffer. - Opportunities in innovative investing. - The AI boom in private markets and start-ups. Company discussed: NVDA Host: Deidre Woollard Guest: Ben Miller Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Rick Engdahl  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Motley Fool’s Bill Mann recently appeared on the BiggerPockets podcast “On The Market”. Today’s episode is a feed drop of that show. Host Dave Meyer caught up with Bill to chat about what’s going on around the world. They discuss: - Why the US dollar is a “bit of a wrecking ball.” - Semiconductor supply chains. - Apple’s political risks. - China’s real estate market. Companies discussed: AAPL, TSM, ASML, FANUY BiggerPockets credits: Host: Dave Meyer Producers: Kailyn Bennett, Hager Eldaas Engineer: Exodus Media Motley Fool credits: Guest: Bill Mann Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The major banks are cashing in on high interest rates, but cracks continue to show in the picture of the consumer.  (00:21) Emily Flippen and Jason Moser discuss: - What big interest rates mean for big banks and the latest insights from Jamie Dimon. - Pepsi’s earnings showing signs that growth might be propped up by price hikes. - Atlassian’s $1B acquisition of Loom, the market reaction to the Birkenstock IPO, and Spotify’s latest audio push.  (19:11) Bloomberg’s Zeke Faux talks about the trial of FTX’s Sam Bankman Fried with Motley Fool Money’s Deidre Woollard. (32:57) Jason and Emily break down two stocks on their radar: Outset Medical and Twilio. Stocks discussed: JPM, WFC, PEP, TEAM, BIRK, SPOT, OM, TWLO Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Emily Flippen, Jason Moser, Deidre Woollard, Zeke Faux Engineers: Dan Boyd  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s hard to bet against the enduring appeal of everyone’s favorite dinner. (00:21) Bill Barker and Deidre Woollard discuss: - How Domino’s continues to compete for its share of stomach. - The importance of loyalty programs and the worry of loyalty fatigue. - If Walgreens’s new CEO will keep steering the company toward healthcare. (17:21) Deidre Woollard interviews Professor Michael Robbins on his new book Quantitative Asset Management and the future of AI in investing. Claim your five dividend recommendations here: www.fool.com/dividends. Companies discussed: DPZ, WBA, WMT, AMZN, UBER Host: Deidre Woollard Guests: Bill Barker, Michael Robbins Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd, Annie Pope Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The DOJ’s anti-trust suit against Google is far from over, but details are emerging that show even the search giant knew the optics of their search default deal with Apple weren’t great.  (00:21) Tim Beyers and Dylan Lewis discuss: - How the DOJ is charging Google cemented itself as the search leader with exclusive deals with Apple. - Just how lucrative those deals were for Apple. - The similarities with this case and the government’s anti-trust case against Microsoft in the 1990s.  (14:46) Mary Long caught up with Motley Fool analyst Sanmeet Deo for a chat about airport security stock Clear and the race to the front of the line. Companies discussed: AAPL, GOOG, GOOGL, YOU Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Tim Beyers, Mary Long, Sanmeet Deo Engineers: Dan Boyd  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Activist investor Nelson Peltz has some ideas for Disney’s board. But are they ready to listen? (00:15) Ricky Mulvey and Jason Moser discuss: Unity Technologies CEO, John Riccitello, stepping down from his seat. How Unity handled pricing changes with its developers. Trian Partners increasing its stake in Disney. Questions about Disney’s turnaround story. Plus, (15:45) Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp discuss the growing trend of unretirement. Companies discussed: U, DIS Hosts: Ricky Mulvey, Alison Southwick Guests: Jason Moser, Robert Brokamp Engineer: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mobile shopping is expected to rule e-commerce this holiday season. (00:13) Asit Sharma and Deidre Woollard discuss: If consumer spending will remain strong over the holiday season. The impact of the rise of mobile shopping. Whether or not retailers can trust the supply chain. (13:27) Founders and investors sit on opposite sides of the table and they don’t always agree. Venture capitalist Jerry Neumann and serial founder Liz Zalman look at both sides in their book Founder vs. Investor. Access your Stock Advisor discount here: www.fool.com/mfmdiscount Companies discussed:ADBE, AMZN, SHOP, UPS, WMT, UBER, DDOG, OKTA Host: Deidre Woollard Guests: Asit Sharma, Jerry Neumann, Liz Zalman Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Tim Sparks, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Elon Musk is a serial monotasker. He’s also obsessed with risk. What makes him tick?  Ricky Mulvey caught up with Walter Isaacson to talk about the force that is Elon Musk. They also discuss: The importance of the letter X How to craft a “cocktail of a fanatical risk taker”  And Musk’s latest endeavor into “real world artificial intelligence”  Tickers discussed: TSLA, GOOG, GOOGL Host: Ricky Mulvey Guest: Walter Isaacson Producer: Mary Long Engineer: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BYD is on Tesla’s heels, but we all know Elon Musk loves a challenge.  (00:21) Ron Gross and Bill Mann discuss: - The jobs report, and why they’re paying attention to mortgage rates, credit card delinquencies and inventory levels heading into earnings season. - Meta’s plans to offer a monthly subscription to users in the EU. - Cyberattacks hitting Clorox, MGM, and Caesar’s. - China’s BYD heating up the race in EVs. (19:11) Elon Musk’s biographer Walter Isaacson explains Musk’s fascination with X and how his fixation on mission fuels his innovative and entrepreneurial spirit. . (33:00) Bill and Ron break down two stocks on their radar: Chevron and Burford Capital. Stocks discussed: META, CLX, MGM, CZR, TSLA, KVUE, ASR Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Bill Mann, Ron Gross, Ricky Mulvey, Walter Isaacson Engineers: Dan Boyd  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Beer continues to shine but will future generations be less likely to drink alcohol at all? (00:21) Bill Barker and Deidre Woollard discuss: - What’s driving the rapid growth of Modelo. - If wine and spirits can rebound for Constellation Brands. - The future of cannabis and Tilray’s tough path to profitability. (17:17)  Deidre Woollard interviews Joel Marcus, CEO of Alexandria Real Estate Equities about the future of this life sciences real estate investment trust. Companies discussed: ARE, STZ, TLRY Host: Deidre Woollard Guests: Bill Barker, Joel Marcus Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd, Heather Horton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(00:21) Asit Sharma and Dylan Lewis discuss: - How Kelloggs became Kellanova and what to make of its cereal spin-off WK Kellogg.  - Food service company Aramark spinning out its uniform business Vestis and why one might be more interesting than the other for investors. - The traps to avoid when looking at spin-outs.   (15:51) Ricky Mulvey and Bill Mann check in on Costco – the business, its potential, and its new food court offerings.  (27:05) The Motley Fool Money team goes out into the field to taste test Costco’s new roast beef sandwich, mango smoothie, and strawberry ice cream.  If you're looking for investing ideas, we’re offering Motley Fool Money listeners a discount on our flagship service, Stock Advisor. To learn more head to fool.com/mfmdiscount Companies discussed: K, KLG, ARMK, VSTS, COST Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Asit Sharma, Bill Mann, Ricky Mulvey, Sierra Baldwin, Mary Long Engineers: Dan Boyd  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The shiniest thing in Las Vegas is also a publicly traded company.  (00:21) Ricky Mulvey and Nick Sciple discuss: - How consumer spending held up as the economy cooled. - Credit card companies benefiting from a shift toward experiences. - The business behind the dramatic new venue, Sphere. Plus, (9:41) Robert Brokamp interviews Roger Young, CFP and Thought Leadership Director at T. Rowe Price about the company’s research on retirement spending. Companies mentioned: LYV, ABNB, MSGS, SPHR, TROW Hosts:Ricky Mulvey, Robert Brokamp Guests: Nick Sciple, Roger Young Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you want to know the reasons behind someone’s actions, it’s important to find out the incentives. (00:21) Jason Moser and Deidre Woollard discuss: - If a SPARC is the new SPAC. - Being cautious about IPOs. - The impossibility of creating a super app. (13:50)  Ricky Mulvey interviews Marc Robinson, the principal consultant at MSR Strategy and an expert in game theory to understand the rules of the game in this United Autoworkers strike. Claim your Stock Advisor discount here:  www.fool.com/mfmdiscount Companies discussed: F, GM, STLA, PYPL Host: Deidre Woollard Guests: Jason Moser, Ricky Mulvey, Marc Robinson Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Rick Engdahl, Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Blue Angels are an elite team of U.S. Naval pilots who maneuver $40 million planes at hundreds of miles per hour while flying mere inches from each other. What’s it like to be in the cockpit?  Ricky Mulvey caught up with John “GUCCI” Foley, a former lead solo pilot for the Blue Angels, a keynote speaker, and the author of “Fearless Success.” They discuss: How to find your centerpoint – in airshows and investing What it’s like to sit on a multi-million-dollar sell option And the importance of being “glad to be here” Host: Ricky Mulvey Guest: John Foley Producer: Mary Long Engineers: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Not everyone has a bank in the developing world, but mobile phones are everywhere. Mary Long and Asit Sharma discuss: The evolution of payments in India Micropayments versus credit cards How MercadoLibre is gaining traction with cross-border payments in Latin America The move for payments companies to become a superapp Companies mentioned: GOOG, GOOGL, PG, PAYTM, TOST, PYPL, MELI, DLO, BABA Host: Mary Long Guest: Asit Sharma Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices