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Microsoft hits a 14-year high.  Wal-Mart goes after GameStop.  And Starbucks bets on wine and beer.  Our analysts discuss those stories.  Plus, best-selling author Will Thorndike shares some investing insights from his book, The Outsiders: Eight Unconventional CEOs and Their Radically Rational Blueprint for Success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Clothing retailers report some unfashionable earnings. GM deals with new questions.  And Amazon hikes the price of Prime.   Our analysts discuss these stories and share three stocks on their radar.  Plus, Motley Fool co-founder Tom Gardner weighs in on Apple, Tesla, and investing in outsiders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Costco disappoints.  Safeway makes a deal.  And SkullCandy skyrockets.   Our analysts discuss some of the week's business news and share three stocks on their radar.  Plus, author Brad Stone talks about his book, The Everything Store:  Jeff Bezos and the Age of Amazon.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baidu reports big earnings.  Boston Beer serves up a surprise.  And J.C. Penney and Target investors see some green.   Our analysts discuss those stories and share three stocks on their radar.   Plus, corporate governance expert and film critic Nell Minow talks Carl Icahn, Netflix, and Academy Awards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Facebook makes a $20 billion connection. Tesla generates some electricity on Wall Street. And Lumber Liquidators raises the roof. Our analysts discuss some of the week's top business stories. Plus, Motley Fool co-founder David Gardner talks Twitter and shares some stocks on his radar.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Comcast and Time Warner Cable agree to join forces.  Jos. A. Bank buys Eddie Bauer.  And AIG reports a profit and hikes its dividend.   On this week's show, our analysts discuss those stories and share three stocks on their radar.  Plus, Motley Fool co-founder Tom Gardner talks business with Malcolm Gladwell, author of David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CVS makes a surprising announcement.  Twitter tumbles.  And Disney hits a new high.    Plus, Guardian technology editor Charles Arthur talks about Microsoft's new CEO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The stock market stumbles. Facebook connects. Chipotle serves up big earnings. And Google surprises.  Our analysts discuss some of the week's big stories. Plus, Leigh Steinberg talks about his book, The Agent: My 40-Year Career Making Deals and Changing the Game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Netflix investors see green after strong subscriber growth.  Microsoft surprises with strong Surface sales. And Starbucks serves up big earnings.  Our analyst discuss those stories and share some stocks on their radar. Plus, Motley Fool Asset Management's Bill Mann talks international investing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Best Buy tanks on weak holiday sales. Google spends $3.2 billion on smart-home tech company Nest.  Plus, our take on Intel, UPS, Hershey.  Veteran automotive writer Paul Lienert analyzes the news from Ford, GM and Tesla Motors at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Target sees red after its data breach.  Twitter gets downgraded.  And Ford's CEO turns down Microsoft.   Our analysts discuss those stories and share some stocks on their radar.  Plus,  Motley Fool analyst Matthew Argersinger shares some insights from CES 2014. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does the market's stellar performance in 2013 mean for investors this year?  On this week's show, we preview 2014.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's show, we revisit two of our favorite interviews.  Best-selling author Dan Pink talks about his latest book, "To Sell is Human: The Surprising Truth About Moving Others."  And Panera Bread founder and CEO Ron Shaich serves up some insights on the restaurant business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Dow hits a record high as strong 3rd-quarter GDP numbers surprised Wall Street.  Nike & FedEx deliver mixed earnings.  Chipotle gets into the pizza business.  Plus columnist Morgan Housel shares his outlook for 2014. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new CEO takes the wheel at General Motors. Lululemon's CEO steps down. And MasterCard reports big earnings. Our analysts discuss those stories and share three stocks on their radar. Plus, CNBC's Carl Quintanilla talks Twitter, television, and investing in the new year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amazon unveils a high-flying initiative.  Apple inks a deal with the world's biggest mobile carrier.  And Sears spins off Lands End.   Our analysts discuss those stories and we talk about the big business of blockbusters with Anita Elberse, author of Blockbusters: Hit-Making, Risk-Taking, and the Big Business of Entertainment.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's show, we eat some humble pie, share some stocks we're thankful for, and talk about a few turkeys.   And best-selling author and radio host Clark Howard serves up some advice from his book, Living Large for the Long Haul. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shares of Tesla lose some energy.  Target misses the mark.  Green Mountain grinds out big earnings.  And Campbell's Soup serves up some disappointing numbers.   Our analysts discuss those stories and share three stocks on their radar.  Plus, corporate governance expert and film critic Nell Minow talks JPMorgan Chase, CEO pay, and must-see movies.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Facebook gets rejected.  Potbelly reports tasty earnings.  And Amazon announces Sunday delivery.   Our analysts discuss those stories.  Plus,  Motley Fool retirement expert Robert Brokamp talks retirement surprises and shares some questions you should ask your financial advisor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The government reports some surprising employment numbers.  Twitter has a big debut.  And Tesla tumbles.  Our analysts discuss those stories and share three stocks on their radar.  And we talk about the business of big banks with financial analyst Mike Mayo, author of Exile on Wall Street.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices