Podcast appearances and mentions of Dylan Lewis

To stay on top, the consumer giants need a player in every potential market. (00:21) David Meier and Dylan Lewis discuss: - February retail numbers showing continued consumer struggles, and why this upcoming retail earnings season will be a key read on the economy. - Pepsi's $2B acquisition of alt-soda Poppi, the venture capital-style of trend investing for consumer brands, and how Coke and Pepsi need to keep absorbing the next potential big thing. (13:55) It's no secret that a lot of investors have high hopes about the future of artificial intelligence. But how do genuine experts, people who have been studying AI and machine learning long before it entered the mainstream, feel about the future of the field? Motley Fool analysts Andy Cross and Asit Sharma talk with Oren Etzioni, an AI Expert and Professor Emeritus at the University of Washington, about the current and future states of artificial intelligence. Check out Fool24 on TMF's YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@MotleyFool And Motley Fool members can get the replay here: https://www.fool.com/premium/4056/coverage/2025/03/06/ai-expert-dr-oren-etzioni-interview-3625-3pm Companies discussed: DG, WMT, PEP, KO. Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: David Meier, Andy Cross, Asit Sharma, Oren Etzioni Producer: Mary Long Engineers: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Deals are back! Rocket Companies sees a fixer upper with Redfin and ServiceNow steps into the agentic AI era with Moveworks. (00:21) Tim Beyers and Dylan Lewis discuss: - Rocket Company's plans to own even more of the homebuying process with its all-stock purchase of Redfin. - ServiceNow's step into agentic AI and Salesforce's turf with its $2.8B purchase of Moveworks. (17:03) Vail Resorts kicked off the winter season with some rough conditions despite having snowy slopes. Motley Fool analyst Anthony Schiavone joins Mary Long to check in on the ski resort owner before the company's quarterly report after the bell today. Companies discussed: RDFN, RKT, NOW, MTN Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Tim Beyers, Anthony Schiavone, Mary Long Engineers: Tim Sparks, Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marc Benioff is the founder and CEO of the cloud-based software company Salesforce. Dylan Lewis caught up with Benioff to discuss: - Why Salesforce doesn't plan to hire any software engineers this year. - Lessons learned from major acquisitions, like Slack and Tableau. - Where AI goes next. Companies discussed: CRM, MSFT, LEN, DIS Host: Dylan Lewis Guest: Marc Benioff Producer: Mary Long Engineer: Rick Engdahl, Heather Horton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A fresh IPO, outgoing CEO, and Domino's finally joining the field on stuffed-crust pizza. (00:21) Bill Barker and Dylan Lewis discuss: - Mixue's splashy debut on the Hong Kong stock exchange, and how the boba tea chain stacks up to Starbucks and McDonald's. - Rodney McMullen's departure from Kroger and what's next for the nation's largest grocery chain. - Domino's finally delivering what the people want: stuffed crust pizza. (17:41) Have you seen a med spa in your neighborhood? Mary Long caught up with analyst Nick Sciple to find out why this industry is booming and one company that's selling a few products that can help you look a little younger. Article discussed: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-02-19/med-spas-boom-with-botox-lip-filler-weight-loss-drugs-in-demand Companies discussed: LKNCY, KR, DPZ, PZZA, ABBV, EOLS Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Bill Barker, Nick Sciple, Mary Long Producer: Mary Long Engineers: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Berkshire's cash hoard is approaching “Dr. Evil” levels. (00:21) Tim Beyers and Dylan Lewis discuss: - Warren Buffett's message to investors and Berkshire Hathaway shareholders in his annual letter. - Berkshire's growing cash position and what it might say about his view of the investing opportunities out there. - Apple's $500B commitment to its Advanced Manufacturing Fund, AI development, and R&D efforts. (16:33) American's pharmaceutical options for legally treating mental health issues could expand soon. MindMed is testing the effects of LSD on depression and Anxiety, the company's CEO Rob Barrow talks Ricky Mulvey through his company's work and the future of psychedelics and mental health. Companies discussed: BRK.A, BRK.B, AAPL, MNMD Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Tim Beyers, Rob Barrow, Ricky Mulvey Producer: RIcky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you haven't changed your mind on anything in the past two decades, you should reconsider your beliefs. Malcolm Gladwell's latest book is Revenge of the Tipping Point: Overstories, Superspreaders, and the Rise of Social Engineering and he is the host of the podcast Revisionist History. Dylan Lewis caught up with Gladwell for a conversation about: - How social engineering effects your life. - Why real diversity can prevent leaders from doing stupid things. - The demand to return to more in-person experiences. Host: Dylan Lewis Guest: Malcolm Gladwell Producer:Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The big game didn't live up to the big billing, but there was plenty to take in during commercial breaks and halftime. (00:14) David Meier and Dylan Lewis discuss: - HIMS taking a big swing at the weight-loss industry, trying to seize a tight window for acquiring customers that want GLP-1 drugs and shift public opinion on them. - Dunkin' and Starbucks taking very different approaches for morning coffee drinkers. - McDonald's lackluster Super Bowl ad and earnings results. WSJ article on HIMS: https://www.wsj.com/health/pharma/hims-super-bowl-ad-spotlights-weight-loss-drug-copycats-as-clock-ticks-on-their-business-3a225c5c (21:35) Robert Brokamp and Alison Southwick continue their conversation on 401ks and how you can get yours in better shape. Companies discussed: HIMS, LLY, NVO, SBUX, SKX, MCD Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: David Meier, Robert Brokamp, Alison Southwick Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The markets and companies react to a shift in international trade. And Softbank's Masayoshi Son continues to bet big in tech. (00:14) Asit Sharma and Dylan Lewis discuss: - The Trump Administrations plans for tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China, and the “de minimus” exemption on imports below $800. - How businesses like cross-border railroad Canada Pacific Kansas City are responding to tariffs potentials affecting the flow and volume of goods. - OpenAI and Softbank's latest set of announcements – a $3B enterprise contract and joint venture to bring artificial intelligence offerings to Japanese businesses. (17:43) In the week before Trump's inauguration, the FDA announced that Zyn, the viral nicotine pouch, would be allowed to stay on the market. Mary Long talks with Fool analyst Nick Sciple about what these regulatory changes mean for Big Tobacco's “smoke-free” future. Companies discussed: CP, SFTBY, PDD PM, MO Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Asit Sharma, Mary Long, Nick Sciple Producer: Mary Long Engineers: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New CEO Brian Niccol, same struggles at Starbucks – falling comps and foot traffic. (00:14) Anthony Schiavone and Dylan Lewis discuss: - The market's very upbeat reaction to Starbucks' fairly lackluster results. - Brian Niccol's “Back to Starbucks” plan and the progress so far. - Brad Jacob's plans to run his proven acquisition playbook at QXO, and why Beacon isn't eager to be bought up. (13:16) Is there a way to make clothing rentals work? If there is, Rent the Runway hasn't quite figured it out. But a quiet competitor might have. Fool analyst Nick Sciple joins Mary Long to talk about a mall retailer with a subscription side hustle. Companies discussed: SBUX, QXO, BECN, RENT, URBN, ANF Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Anthony Schiavone, Nick Sciple, Mary Long Engineers: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The tech battle between China and the U.S. is heating up – one player just showed the world that Ai can be done well with a lot less. (00:14) Tim Beyers and Dylan Lewis discuss: - The Chinese app that is shaking up the AI landscape – DeepSeek – and how its leaner, less resource-intensive approach will affect artificial intelligence technology. - Why software prowess and efficiency will be the major themes for AI in 2025. - What to focus on when the affected big tech companies – Apple, Microsoft, Meta, ASML – report earnings this week. (19:15) Senior Fool Analyst David Meier, interviews John Zahurancik Fluence Energy's President of the Americas, about the utilities side of the renewables market. Companies discussed: MSFT, NVDA, AAPL, ASML, FLNC Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Tim Beyers, David Meier, John Zahurancik Engineers: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Great earnings push Netflix to new all-time highs. With the leading streamer and the market at high valuations, what should investors expect over the next few years? (00:14) Jim Gillies and Dylan Lewis discuss: - Netflix's record subscriber additions, new all-time highs, and how price increases feed into its advertising plans. - The market's Shiller PE ratio as the Trump Administration takes over, and how high valuations affect expectations around returns. - What updates from Interactive Brokers and Schwab say about where investor minds are at. (17:17) What would it take to live a hundred healthy years? Fool analyst Sanmeet Deo talks with Jonathan Swerdlin, co-founder of Function Health, about the overlapping future of artificial intelligence and human health. Companies discussed: NFLX, TKO, GOOG, GOOGL, AMZN Premium Motley Fool members can catch the full AI Summit replay here: https://www.fool.com/premium/4056/coverage/2025/01/15/ai-summit-replay You can become a premium Motley Fool member at: www.fool.com/sigup Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Jim Gillies, Sanmeet Deo, Jonathan Swerdlin Producer: Mary Long Engineers: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Abercrombie and Fitch and Lululemon's strong holiday previews weren't good enough to keep the market happy. But long-term both brands are on track. (00:14) Nick Sciple and Dylan Lewis discuss: - Why Wall Street wasn't keen on strong holiday updates from Abercrombie and Fitch and Lululemon, and where these brands sit in their market opportunity. - Aritzia's continued expansion into the U.S. and how the everyday luxury retailer is appealing to the key shopping demo. - The dominant theme in physical retail right now: in-store experiences matter, especially for Gen Z shoppers. (15:10) Asit Sharma and Mary Long discuss the changing reality for homeowners and insurers in light of increasingly common natural disasters. Companies discussed: ANF, LULU, ATZAF, ALL. Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Nick Sciple, Mary Long, Asit Sharma Engineers: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sonos, Moderna, and Shake Shack are all staring at some near-term headwinds – can they work through them? (00:14) David Meier and Dylan Lewis discuss: - Why Sonos CEO Patrick Spence is on his way out, and how the company can restore its status as a premium brand in audio… and maybe more. - Moderna's massive revenue adjustment, and how it highlights the company's need to diversify revenue streams. - Shake Shack's new plans to open up 1500 company-owned locations. (16:53) When an insider at an undervalued company starts buying a bunch of stock should you follow suit? Senior Fool analyst Alicia Alfiere and Ricky Mulvey, look at Progyny, the fertility benefits manager with a notable amount of recent insider activity. Companies discussed: SONO, MRNA, SHAK, PGNY Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: David Meier, Alicia Alfiere, Ricky Mulvey Producer: Mary Long Engineer: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everything old is new again in streaming, and it's about to get a lot tougher for upstarts to step into online video and advertising. (00:14) Tim Beyers and Dylan Lewis discuss: - Comcast's push into the ad market with Universal Ads, and what it means for other players in streaming video advertising like The Trade Desk. - Disney's plan to acquire FuboTV to clear the lave for Venu Sports and its next act in sports streaming bundles. - How streaming is getting more consolidated and vertically integrated, but streamers are still willing to try joint (16:09) You've probably heard of the sports betting platform DraftKings. But what about the company that powers DraftKings and a number of other sports betting platforms around the world? Anand Chokkavelu hosts Dan Caplinger and David Meier for a Scoreboard episode breaking down Sportradar. Companies discussed: CMCSA, TTD, DIS, FUBO, SRAD Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Tim Beyers, Anand Chokkavelu, Dan Caplinger, David Meier Producer:Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We set the path for being better investors and friends in 2025.   (0:13) Jason Moser and Dylan Lewis discuss: - How some profit-taking and tax loss harvesting have caused a bit of a holiday hangover for the market to close 2024. - Why mounting consumer credit card debt and delinquencies might finally start to eat into discretionary spending in 2025.  - Alphabet's agenda for the new year: AI, Gemini, and Project Mariner .  - A few resolutions to ring in the new year. Companies discussed: TGT, WMT, GOOG, GOOGL Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Jason Moser Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dez Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Global advertising spend is growing faster than expected and beginning to eat into other ways businesses have historically put budget to use – who are the unexpected winners?   (00:14) David Meier and Dylan Lewis discuss: - The global ad market eclipsing $1T in 2024, what's driving the spend, and the lesser known stocks to watch in the industry.  - Reddit's new “Reddit Answers” tool, the company's latest foray into AI, and how the online community continues to lead publishers in AI efforts.  - How the market continues to give investors a discount on small caps, and why one ETF might be better than another for exposure. (17:41) Analyst Asit Sharma joins Mary Long for a look at LVMH's Bernard Arnault and what he shares with Warren Buffett Companies discussed: GOOG, GOOGL, META, AMZN, CART, TTD, IAS, RDDT, IJR Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: David Meier, Asit Sharma, Mary Long Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Super fun show with live performances from our own Kind Kurt, Justin Hickerson and Dylan McCord. Plus phone interviews with Hallam George and Dylan Lewis and a couple songs from both of them. Also a call from our good friend Tavair Dominque.

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 Mulvey Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

The delightful Dylan Lewis joins Chrissie in the Compound to chat about baby pics, the bad fences of Adelaide and being wired differently.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Seth Jayson, Mary Long, Asit Sharma Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When companies or crypto go parabolic, force yourself to think: what does normal look like?   (00:13) Tim Beyers and Dylan Lewis discuss: - Bitcoin blowing past $800 and setting fresh all-time highs, and how investors should manage the expectations being built into crypto and companies like Robinhood and Coinbase.  - Axon also feeling the euphoria – up 40% post-earnings – and why the company's recurring revenue and potential new businesses help it live up to its big valuation.  (19:14) Motley Fool Analyst Sanmeet Deo joins Ricky Mulvey to check in on another 2024 highflyer – Reddit – and why the company's data is a treasure trove of data for large language models.  Companies discussed: BTC, HOOD, COIN, AXON, RDDT, META Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Tim Beyers, RIcky Mulvey, Sanmett Deo Engineers: Dez Jones, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donald Trump's 2024 election victory gave investors a swift and decisive read on America's next president. We sort through the reaction and everything else going on in the market this week.   (00:20) Asit Sharma and Dylan Lewis discuss: - The reactions to Donald's Trump's 2024 Presidential victory across the crypto, currency, and stock markets. And a reminder as you see Trump Trade headlines for specific sectors and companies. - Super Micro's woes, and the outlook for a company with no auditor, no annual report and perhaps soon, no listing exchange. - Nvidia topping Apple as the most valuable company in the world and heading into the Dow Jones Industrial Average soon.  - Why Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly are giving totally different reads on the markets for GLP-1 drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound.  Companies discussed: BTC, SMCI, NVDA, AAPL, INTC, NVO Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Asit Sharma Producer: Mary Long Engineers: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we're digging into financial regulations, advanced financial instruments, and the financing Boeing needs to stay afloat. (00:21) Asit Sharma and Dylan Lewis discuss: - Robinhood's venture into the event derivative market and why it's no surprise to see the brokerage venture further into advanced and more speculative trading to drive transaction revenue. - The CFPBs “open banking” push and what it means for consumers and banks.   - Boeing's plan to issue $19B in shares to pad the balance sheet and navigate a tough time for its business.  (16:32) Carvana stock has been on a wild ride Fool Analyst Yasser el-Shimy joins Mary Long to discuss why so many investors have bet against Carvana, and how that bet has played out. Visit our sponsor at www.landroverusa.com Companies discussed: HOOD, BA, CVNA Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Asit Sharma, Mary Long, Yasser El-Shimy  Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Tim Sparks, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When one of the big names on the market is calling for a collapse, what's the average investor to do? Create a peace of mind hedge.    (00:22) Jason Moser and Dylan Lewis discuss: - Nassim Taleb's recent calls for a market drop and why he's focused on the U.S. dollar, domestic debt, and S&P 500 concentration.  - What investors can learn from someone focused on tail-risk hedging. - The peace of mind hedges investors can put in place for their own portfolios  (19:35) Asit Sharma and Mary Long discuss Sonos's ongoing recovery after rushing to release an app before it was ready for prime time.  Visit our sponsor at www.landroverusa.com Companies discussed: AAPL, MSFT, NVDA, SONO Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Jason Moser, Mary Long, Asit Sharma Producer: Mary Long Engineers: RIck Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Even knowing the headlines, could you predict which way stocks and treasuries would move?   (00:21) Bill Mann and Dylan Lewis discuss: - SpaceX successfully recovering rocket boosters in its flight this weekend, the company's engineering prowess, and $200B valuation. - Officials in China signaling more stimulus is on the way, but why investors really shouldn't get too excited. - A game designed to show just how hard the market makes it to peer into a crystal ball, and a surprising stat about the daily returns during a great decade for investors.  (17:04) Motley Fool contributor, Rick Munarriz joins Ricky Mulvey for a look at the cruise industry and one long-term tailwind for its sails. You can play Elm Wealth's Crystal Ball Trading Game here And here you can vote Motley Fool Money as the Top Money and Finance Podcast of 2024. Learn more about the Range Rover Sport at www.landroverusa.com Companies discussed: TSLA, NKE, AAPL, RCL, DIS, CCL Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Bill Mann, Rick Mulvey, Rick Munarriz  Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Desiree Jones, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some economic measures are indicators for investors, others are red herrings. We unpack why gross domestic product is a sign of economic growth, but not always shareholder returns.   (00:12) Buck Hartzell and Dylan Lewis discuss: - What's behind the sudden interest in China's Shanghai Composite and its 20% run in September. - Research showing that high GDP growth doesn't always turn into strong market returns for investors outside the U.S. - What to look for internationally, and why DLocal is a great small cap to study. (20:52) Can you find friends on a dating app? Platonic friends, that is. Mary Long caught up with Motley Fool Senior Analyst Alicia Alfiere for a look at Bumble, a dating app company that recently changed a foundational feature and is looking for growth in the friendship market.  Vote here to help Motley Fool Money take home Signal's Best Money & Finance Show for 2024.   Companies discussed: BABA, TCEHY, MELI, DLO, BMBL, MTCH Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Buck Hartzell, Mary Long, Alicia Alfiere Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Tim Sparks, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rates going down are good for homebuyers and car shoppers, right? And after five flat years, can CVS get back on track?   (00:19) Seth Jayson and Dylan Lewis discuss: - Why CVS has activists sniffing around, and how getting the insurance operations right could get the company and the stock back in motion.  - How interest rates are affecting the housing and auto markets, and other updates from KB Homes and CarMax.  (15:08) Jason Moser and Mary Long for a look at Uber, and its quest to become the everything app. Companies discussed: CVS, KBH, KMX Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Seth Jayson, Mary Long, Jason Moser Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Tim Sparks, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

McCormick's been a laggard over the past few years, does it have some growth levers to get back on track?   (00:11) Jason Moser and Dylan Lewis discuss: - Why interest is picking up for Intel, and what Qualcomm and Apollo Global see in the chipmaker.  - A listener question: What to expect from spicemaker McCormick this quarter.  - How the rate environment might play into results we see from companies this upcoming earnings season.  (15:54) Mary Long and Motley Fool Analyst Anthony Schiavone continue their conversation from last week about housing stocks and the build-to-rent industry. Companies discussed: INTC, QCOM, MKC, INVH, AMH Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Jason Moser, Mary Long, Anthony Schiavone Engineers: Tim Sparks, Dan Boyd  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Reddit” was one of the top ten most searched words on Google over the past twelve months in the United States, searched more often than “map” or “calculator”. The social networking site is a central hub for the internet. Dylan Lewis caught up with Reddit CEO Steve Huffman for a conversation about: - What's driving Reddit's 50% year-over-year user growth. - How the social network targets ads. - What Reddit is doing with large language models. Companies discussed: RDDT, GOOG, GOOGL Host: Dylan Lewis Guest: Steve Huffman Engineers: Rick Engdahl, Tim Sparks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Intel investors have been looking for signs of life with its foundry business – a couple billion dollars in deals and its new independent subsidiary status might help.  (00:21) Tim Beyers and Dylan Lewis discuss: - Intel's three focuses for turning it around: its Foundry business, AI strategy, and cost structure. - The real reason Amazon might be pushing workers to return to office five days a week, and why Andy Jassy is looking to reduce bureaucracy. - Microsoft's new buyback authorization and dividend hike and it marches on the path to being a Dividend Aristocrat. (18:20) Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp look at how Gen X saves and how to catch up if you're feeling behind. Join us at our live podcast recording in Denver with BiggerPockets on Wednesday, September 18: https://www.meetup.com/biggerpockets/events/303028272/  Companies discussed: INTC, TSMC, AMZN, MSFT Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Tim Beyers, Robert Brokamp, Alison Southwick Producer: Mary Long Engineers: Tim Sparks, Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Big tech takes center stage with Apple's annual iPhone event and Google's latest anti-trust case. What do they say about where tech's been and where it's going?  (00:21) Jason Moser and Dylan Lewis discuss: - Apple's “Glowtime” product event, what to expect for the iPhone line and the company's AI ambitions. - The latest anti-trust case against Google and why Meta and Apple should probably be paying attention. - Big Lots' bankruptcy and why the discount retailer has struggled at a time when customers are looking for value. (14:46) OneStream is an operating system for CFOs. Its CEO, Tom Shea, joined Ricky Mulvey for a conversation about the problems that its software solves for, its AI use case, and what's behind the company's 36% year-over-year revenue growth. Companies discussed: AAPL, GOOG, GOOGL, META, BIG, WMT, TGT, DG, OS Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Jason Moser, Ricky Muley, Tom Shea Producer: Mary Long Engineers: Tim Sparks, Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Intel, Southwest, and Boeing, have all had brutal starts to 2024 – can any of them turn it around?    (00:21) Asit Sharma and Dylan Lewis discuss: - The latest sign of Intel's struggles – possibly being removed from the Dow – and how it got here. - Elliot Management's increased stake in Southwest, and how the activist investor is planning on improving the airline. - Boeing's recent analyst downgrade, and why manufacturing issues might lead to financial ones for the company's aerospace and airline divisions. (16:23) Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp dig into the mailbag and some questions on asset allocation, retiring early and becoming a financial advisor. Companies discussed: INTC, NVDA, LUV, BA Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Asit Sharma, Alison Southwick, Robert Brokamp Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another set of tariffs might stall BYD's international expansion in EVs, and it still isn't clear if Peloton is actually going anywhere. (00:21) Asit Sharma and Dylan Lewis discuss: - Canada's tariffs on electric vehicles from China, and what it says about global production and adoption of EVs. - Tesla's diversified approach to manufacturing coming in handy as Canada, the U.S., Europe and China all craft trade policies. - Peloton's return to growth… kind of. And why we're not buying the turnaround yet. (15:15) Mary Long talks with David Foulkes, CEO of Brunswick Corporation, on the company's subscription boating service and the latest in marine technology. Companies discussed: BYDDY, TSLA, PTON, BC Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Asit Sharma, Mary Long, David Foulkes Producer: Ricky Mulvey, Mary Long Engineers: Dan Boyd, Austin Morgan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zoom is great, but it needs to find something outside video conferencing to get investors and the market excited about where it is going.  (00:21) Jason Moser and Dylan Lewis discuss: - Whether AI and expanded offerings can create a next act and growth pillar for Zoom. - Why Lowe's and Home Depot continue to hold up even as home improvement projects dry up. - The early signs that Target's focus on loyalty and value are getting customers back in the stores just in time for back to school shopping. Companies discussed: ZM, LOW, HD, TGT, WMT Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Jason Moser Engineers: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stock prices are up, but consumers are squeezed. This puts advertisers in an unusual spot. Ricky Mulvey, Dylan Lewis, and Mary Long are live at Podcast Movement and they discuss: - The macro landscape for advertisers. - Podcasting's shift to video. - The real value of your time to marketers. Companies discussed: TTD, PUBM, SPOT Note: No show tomorrow, we're back on Thursday, August 22. Host: Ricky Mulvey Guests: Dylan Lewis, Mary Long Engineer: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AMD's latest acquisition is about building out an ecosystem and doing what it can to offer customers more in the AI race.  (00:21) Asit Sharma and Dylan Lewis discuss: - Why AMD is spending $4.9B on ZT Systems, and what the company's rack-scale ambitions look like. - General Motors' plans to lay off over 1,000 employees, and why it might be AI-driven. - The questions that company leadership and boards should be asking as they think about AI, and two companies that have established good AI practices so far. Articles mentioned on the show: WSJ piece: Why AI Risks Are Keeping Board Members Up at Night Salesforce's Generative AI Guidelines Companies discussed: AMD, NVDA, GM, CRM, NOW Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Asit Sharma Engineers: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two quarters in, Reddit's looking pretty good. And big box office numbers and streaming profits can't distract investors from a slowdown in Disney's parks segment.   (00:21) Asit Sharma and Dylan Lewis discuss: - Reddit's strong growth numbers, some of its monetization opportunities beyond ads, and why it could buck the trend of struggling social companies like Pinterest, Snap, and Twitter/X. - Why strong box office and streaming results weren't enough to get investors excited about Disney, but long term the company's prospects still look good. (16:43) Jason Moser and Mary Long discuss Wayfair, the power of a good distribution network, and the company's path to consistent profitability. Companies discussed: RDDT, DIS, W, AMZN, KO Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Asit Sharma, Mary Long, Jason Moser Producer: Mary Long Engineers: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There was a lot of red across the market today, and very little of it had to do with the performance of companies sitting in investor brokerage accounts.  (00:21) Jason Moser and Dylan Lewis discuss: - The carry trade with the Japanese yen, and how its affecting stocks in the Nikkei and around the world. - Whether investors should be paying attention to Warren Buffett's cash position - Some keep calm and carry on advice for weathering whatever the market has in store for us. (16:04) Can the Olympics get Nike back on track? Motley Fool contributor Lou Whiteman joins Mary Long to discuss why investors have soured on Nike and whether the company can regain its step. Companies discussed: AMZN, NVDA, AAPL, BRK.A, BRK.B Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Jason Moser, Mary Long, Lou Whiteman Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Austin Morgan, Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eaters and investors are both happy to see the $5 value meal on the menu. (00:21) Asit Sharma and Dylan Lewis discuss: - 2024's largest IPO – cold storage company Lineage – and whether the REIT is worth watching for investors. - McDonald's Q2 earnings, the chain's pivot to value-oriented menu items, and why the outlook for pinched consumers likely won't get better any time soon. (17:44) CEO of Pacific Gas and Electric, Patti Poppe joins Ricky Mulvey to discuss PG&E's turnaround and how her company is serving the growing electricity demand from data centers. Companies discussed: LINE, COLD, MCD, PCG Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Asit Sharma, Ricky Mulvey, Patti Poppe Producer: Mary Long, Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Crowdstrike's update caused problems and blue screens of death for mission-critical operations across the economy. What does it mean for the cybersecurity company and the access tech providers will have going forward?   (TIME) Tim Beyers and Dylan Lewis discuss: - The details of the global IT outage over the weekend and Crowdstrike's response. - Crowdstrike's unique root access and whether vendors will continue to be allowed such deep access to customer Windows systems.  - Whether Crowdstrike is worth buying on the sell-off, or if management has something to prove first.  (TIME) President and COO of Kinsale Capital Brian Haney talks Bill Mann through how retail investors can judge financial companies and why insurers have such a tough time in states like Florida.  Companies discussed: CRWD, MSFT, KNSL Our conversation with Brian Haney was from FoolFest 2024 – members can catch the full interview and everything from our FoolFest digital pass at foolfest.fool.com.  Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Tim Beyers, Mary Long, Ryan Henderson Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Tim Sparks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alphabet eyes its biggest acquisition of all time in Wiz, and a struggling retailer's outlook gets worse – but it might be a buying opportunity for investors.   (00:22) Jason Moser and Dylan Lewis discuss: - Retirement lessons and a reminder to ignore the exogenous from our colleagues at FoolFest 2024.  - Why Alphabet is eying a $23B cybersecurity acquisition. - Five Below's stock going on sale, and whether new leadership can put the struggling retailer back on track.  (16:25) Alison Southwick and Brian Feroldi continue their summer school series, running through the financial metrics that can help investors understand a company's valuation and one less common ratio that can tell you a lot about profitability. Companies discussed: GOOG, GOOGL, FIVE, AAPL, NVDA, MSFT Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Jason Moser, Alison Southwick, Brian Feroldi Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Tim Sparks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve Jobs was famous for his micromanagement, but he never visited Apple's manufacturing plants in China.  Ryan Holiday is a best-selling author and a student of stoic philosophy. His latest book is Right Thing, Right Now: Good Values. Good Character. Good Deeds. Dylan Lewis caught up with Holiday for a conversation about: - How investors can implement stoic philosophy.   - Why Holiday gave up on marketing spend for his business. - The cost of getting outside of your comfort zone.  Company mentioned: AAPL Host: Dylan Lewis Guest: Ryan Holiday Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Tim Sparks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(00:21) Asit Sharma and Dylan Lewis discuss: - How the airline industry's focus on capacity and being able to supply more flights means fares are low, even in the face of record demand. - Eli Lilly's $3.2B acquisition of Morphic, why it's interested in the inflammatory bowel disease markets, and a few risks to keep in mind for the high-flying provider of weight-loss drugs. (14:39) Fool analyst Kirsten Guerra talks with Mary Long about her investing journey, and a career pivot that took her from rocks to stocks. Companies discussed: DAL, UAL, AAL, JBLU, LUV, LLY, MORF Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Asit Sharma, Kirsten Guerra, Mary Long Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Canada Day! We celebrate our neighbor to the north with a mid-year check on the state of Canada's stock market.  (00:21) Jim Gillies and Dylan Lewis discuss: - How the TSX stacks up to the S&P 500 so far in 2024. - Why investor apathy in Canada is creating some low valuations and great buying opportunities. - Two Canadian stocks to watch: MTY Brands and Kit's Eyewear Companies discussed: BMO, BNS, RY, ENB, SHOP, MTY, KITS Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Jim Gillies Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2024 was a year of uncertainty for FedEx and the business of getting goods from A to B. Looking out to 2025, they expect shipping to pick up again. (00:21) Asit Sharma and Dylan Lewis discuss: - Rivian and Volkswagen's partnership and why capital and scale are the name of the game in electric vehicles. - FedEx's year focusing on costs paying off, and what their outlook says about the general macro picture. (15:24) Adam Ante, CFO of Paycor, walks Ricky Mulvey through how the company fits into the landscape of payroll and HR software and the investment thesis behind naming an NFL Stadium. Companies discussed: RIVN, VWAPY, FDX, PYCR, PAYC Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Asit Sharma, Adam Ante, Ricky Mulvey Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Tim Sparks, Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ResMed has had the market on sleep apnea cornered for a while, but new weight-loss drugs might be creeping in. We look at what could change based on recent studies and some other businesses that have established lifelong customers. (00:21) Bill Barker and Dylan Lewis discuss: - How weight-loss drugs like Eli Lilly's Zepbound might be coming for ResMed and the sleep apnea market. - RXO take a bigger piece of the brokered transportation market, scooping up Coyote Logistics from UPS. - Target and Shopify linking up for a win-win partnership. (13:02) Tim Beyers and Ricky Mulvey discuss the value of lifetime-customer relationships, why they're huge for the likes of Apple, and Costco, and one lesser-known name that may have one too. Companies discussed: LLY, NVO, RMD, SPOT, AAPL, SNOW Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Tim Beyers, Tim Beyers, Ricky Mulvey Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Starboard Value would like to see some changes at Autodesk and isn't shy about it. And Jensen Huang's commencement address at Caltech has some timeless life and investing advice.  (00:21) Tim Beyers and Dylan Lewis discuss: - Why Starboard Value is putting Autodesk's management team and board on notice. - Broadcom's 10-for-1 stock split, and why the 90s are alive and well in tech. - Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's advice for graduates at Caltech and wisdom from 30 years at the helm. Then, at (18:02) Ricky Mulvey talks with Bryce Tingle, business law professor and author of the new book, “Hard Lessons in Corporate Governance,” about Elon Musk's big pay raise. Companies discussed: ADSK, AVGO, NVDA, TSLA. Catch Jensen Huang's Caltech commencement speech here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qXDdToZHzE&t=3138s Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Tim Beyers, Ricky Mulvey, Bryce Tingle Producer: Mary Long Engineers: Dan Boyd, Dez Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Elliott Management amps up the activist activity, and puts Southwest's leadership and board on notice.  (00:21) Asit Sharma and Dylan Lewis discuss: - Why Elliot Management is looking to shakeup leadership at Southwest after taking a 10%+ stake in the airline. - Nvidia's stock split, and why this one may matter more than most. - The new names in the S&P 500 – Crowdstrike, KKR, and GoDaddy – and what they say about the state of the market.  (17:57) Are the world's tallest buildings ego-projects or promising investment opportunities? Ricky Mulvey talks with economist and skyscraper expert Jason Barr, about the state of “supertalls” and how China's building boom is leading to an increase in homeowners without homes. Companies discussed: LUV, NVDA, CRWD, KKR, GDDY, RHI, CMA, ILMN Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Asit Sharma, Ricky Mulvey, Jason Barr Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd Visit our sponsor Monarch Money: Go to monarchmoney.com/FOOL for an extended 30 day free trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The biggest name in waste is looking to build out its business, and it might have found a cheap way to get into medical waste and document shredding with Stericycle.   (0:25) Bill Barker and Dylan Lewis discuss: - Waste Management's planned $7B acquisition of medical waste company Stericycle, and how it's a cheap addition to help WM build out its offerings.  - Costco's strong quarter, why membership prices are an untapped lever, and how the hot dog combo continues to be $1.50. - Why big is better for retailers this earnings season.  (15:34) How is AI changing search? Tim Beyers and Tim White breakdown why Google has welcomed what used to be its greatest fear onto its site. Companies discussed: WM, COST, SRCL, GOOG, GOOGL Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Bill Barker, Tim Beyers, Tim White Producer: Mary Long Engineers: Dan Boyd, Dez Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices