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William Bengen established 4% as the initial safe withdrawal rate in retirement more than 30 years ago. But in subsequent research, he has concluded that 4% is likely much too low. That research is thoroughly explained in his new book, “A Richer Retirement: Supercharging the 4% Rule to Spend More and Enjoy More.”Bengen joined Motley Fool retirement expert Robert Brokamp to discuss:- how factors such as market valuation and inflation affect the safe withdrawal rate- whether retirees should decrease or increase their allocation to stocks as they get older- Bengen's suggested withdrawal rate for current retireesHost: Robert BrokampGuest: William BengenEngineer: 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 before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement.We're committed to transparency: All personal opinions in advertisements from Fools are their own. The product advertised in this episode was loaned to TMF and was returned after a test period or the product advertised in this episode was purchased by TMF. Advertiser has paid for the sponsorship of this episode.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AI spending is approaching $1 trillion per year, but will there be a return from that spending. And the crew discusses the latest housing trends and how KPop Demon Hunters could change media. Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Tim Beyers discuss: - AI capex trends- Housing prices decline- KPop Demon Hunters and Netflix content- We play “Cut Down Day” Companies discussed: NVIDIA (NVDA), Alphabet (GOOG), Axon (AXON), Netflix (NFLX), Amazon (AMZN), Tesla (TSLA), Shopify (SHOP), Meta Platforms (META), Mercado Libre (MELI), Intuitive Surgical (ISGR), Chipotle (CMG), Palantir (PLTR), Aerovironment (AVAV) Host: Travis HoiumGuests: Lou Whiteman,Tim BeyersEngineer: 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 consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can NVIDIA's recent earnings continue to bolster the market? Or maybe Nano Banana is the savior of AI? Travis Hoium, Jon Quast, and Dan Caplinger discuss: - NVIDIA's earnings- Nano Banana from Google Gemini- Spotify gets social- Dollar General show momentum in retail. Companies discussed: NVIDIA (NVDA), Alphabet (GOOG), Microsoft (MSFT), Meta Platforms (META), Dollar General (DG), Dollarama (DOL), Spotify (SPOT). Host: Travis HoiumGuests: Jon Quast, Dan CaplingerEngineer: 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 consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Elon Musk has sued Apple over its App Store practices, but the bigger news may be Apple considering acquiring some major AI startups. We also cover the government's interest in taking equity stakes in defense companies and Fox's weak hand as it looks for higher cable fees. Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Rachel Warren discuss: Elon Musk suing Apple Apple's AI future with Siri and potential acquisitions The government's Intel stake and (potential) defense deals Fox vs YouTube TV Companies discussed: Alphabet (GOOG), Apple (AAPL), Intel (INTC), Fox (FOX) Host: Travis Hoium Guests: Lou Whiteman, Rachel Warren 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 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 before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For summer's final Mailbag, a listener shares how he dropped sports betting and picked up investing, while another wants to know how to allocate portfolios as a Rule Breaker. David brings back Motley Fool Chief Investment Officer, Andy Cross, to discuss tools for tracking your portfolio against the S&P 500, thinking briefly about dividend allocation, then answering the question, “If you were investing your first $1,000 today, what would your approach be?” Those gems, along with Author in August Sam Horn—like a river—running through it! Sign up for The Motley Fool's Breakfast News here:www.fool.com/breakfastnews Pre-order David's upcoming Rule Breaker Investing book here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1804091219/ Host: David GardnerGuest: Andy CrossProducer: Bart Shannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Scott talks to Motley Fool analyst Benny Ou about Australian and New Zealand Big Four bank, ANZ (ASX:ANZ).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lower interest rates are more than a macro headline - for some businesses, what the Federal Reserve decides to do plays an integral role for both management and investors. Today on Motley Fool Money, analysts Emily Flippen, Jason Hall, and David Meier debate the stocks most likely to be impacted after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's speech at Jackson Hole Companies discussed: WD, RKT, GRBK, O, PYPL, ABNB, PAYC, TSLA Host: Emily Flippen, Jason Hall, David Meier Producer: Anand Chokkavelu Engineer: 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 conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Motley Fool says without some money in the stock market you risk not achieving the growth you need for a long retirement. Are they correct? Subscribe or follow so you never miss an episode! Learn more at GoldenReserve.com or follow on social: Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is the educational system ripe for disruption? Stride is a for-profit education company that provides online and blended education programs - programs from K-12 through career certification and training. Motley Fool CEO Tom Gardner and analyst Sanmeet Deo talk with Stride CEO James Rhyu about opportunity, disruption, AI, and leadership. Opportunity and disruption AI and the future of education Leadership Host: Tom Gardner, Sanmeet DeoProducer: 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 before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Home prices are near all-time highs, and homeowners have never had so much equity. Matt Frankel and Robert Brokamp discuss why, when, and how to turn your home into cash. Also in this episode: -Which types of stocks have performed best since the current rally began on April 8 -Why is car insurance so expensive, and what to do about it -How to benefit from the $84 trillion “Great Wealth Transfer” that will take place when Boomers leave inheritances to their heirs Companies discussed: MCD Host: Robert Brokamp Guest: Matt Frankel 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. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. We're committed to transparency: All personal opinions in advertisements from Fools are their own. The product advertised in this episode was loaned to TMF and was returned after a test period or the product advertised in this episode was purchased by TMF. Advertiser has paid for the sponsorship of this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you think you can't beat the market? David Gardner, co-founder of The Motley Fool, joins the BiggerPockets Money podcast to shatter this limiting belief and reveal why stock picking can supercharge your wealth-building strategy alongside index fund investing. Despite conventional wisdom warning against individual stock selection, Gardner exposes his proven approach to identifying winning stocks early and holding for long-term gains. This isn't about day trading - it's about building lasting wealth through strategic stock analysis and smart diversification. This Episode Covers: Why index funds alone may not be enough for maximum wealth building David Gardner's legendary stock picking strategy from 30 years at The Motley Fool How to identify undervalued companies before Wall Street catches on The 'Sleep Number' concept for managing portfolio risk and peace of mind Balancing individual stocks with index fund investing for optimal returns Long-term holding strategies vs. market timing and day trading Portfolio diversification techniques that actually work Whether you're a beginner investor or looking to refine your strategy, Gardner provides actionable insights on building real wealth through a combination of stock picking and index fund investing. Discover how to transform your investment approach and achieve financial independence faster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The retail earnings flood hit this week and it told us a lot about consumer spending, plus the market is once again buying into meme stocks and SPACs. Is this time different? Travis Hoium, Jon Quast, and Matt Frankel discuss: - Retail earnings and takeaways for investors - Opendoor's pop - The return of SPACs - Meta's new AI strategy Companies discussed: Meta Platforms (META), Alphabet (GOOG), Dollar General (DG), NXP Semiconductor (NXPI), Walmart (WMT), Target (TGT), Home Depot (HD), Lowe's (LOW), TJ Maxx (TJX), Costco (COST), On Holding (ONON), Nike (NKE). Host: Travis Hoium Guests: Jon Quast, Matt Frankel 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. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. We're committed to transparency: All personal opinions in advertisements from Fools are their own. The product advertised in this episode was loaned to TMF and was returned after a test period or the product advertised in this episode was purchased by TMF. Advertiser has paid for the sponsorship of this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Second quarter earnings results have been littered with slumping sales and disappointing guidance. Wal Mart threw that narrative on its head when it said it was raising sales guidance for the rest of the year. What's in Wal Mart's secret sauce? Also, investing lessons from Meta's AI strategic changes, a smorgasboard of market news, and stocks on our radar Tyler Crowe, Matt Frankel, and Jon Quast discuss: - Wal Mart's increased sales guidance standing out from its peers - Meta's hiring freeze - Chipotle drone delivery? - Cracker Barrel's rebranding - SPACs are back? Companies discussed: WMT, TGT, META, CMG, CBRL, TRIP, TREX 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 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 before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. We're committed to transparency: All personal opinions in advertisements from Fools are their own. The product advertised in this episode was loaned to TMF and was returned after a test period or the product advertised in this episode was purchased by TMF. Advertiser has paid for the sponsorship of this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A massive day of company reporting has again pushed the ASX 200 to a new record, pushing past 9000 points for the first time MARKET WRAP: ASX200: up 1.13% to 9,019 GOLD: $3,339/oz BITCOIN: $176,591 CURRENCY UPDATE: AUD/USD: 64.3 US cents AUD/GBP: 47.7 British pence AUD/EUR: 55 Euro cents AUD/JPY: 94 Yen AUD/NZD: 1.10 NZ dollars See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Market chatter about the frothiness of the AI market seems to be picking up and has hit a fever pitch with Open AI CEO Sam Altman claiming that he too sees a bubble forming. That, and earnings from retailers looking at new leadership or acquisitions to right their respective ships Tyler Crowe, Lou Whiteman, and Rachel Warren discuss: -Open AI CEO Sam Altman's comments about AI bubbles -Target and Estee Lauder under new leadership -Home Depot and Loew's in a race to own the building products space Companies discussed: PLTR, CRWV, TGT, EL, HD, LOW, QXO, MSFT, AMZN, ELF, LRLCY, GOOG, GOOGL Host: Tyler Crowe 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. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. We're committed to transparency: All personal opinions in advertisements from Fools are their own. The product advertised in this episode was loaned to TMF and was returned after a test period or the product advertised in this episode was purchased by TMF. Advertiser has paid for the sponsorship of this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠⁠⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To close out the 2025 Authors in August series, we flip the script—and the mic. Chris Hill, longtime Fool and creator of Motley Fool Money (and host of Money Unplugged) returns as guest host to grill David about his forthcoming book, “Rule Breaker Investing.” David reveals his first-ever Rule Breaker stock (before he'd even coined the phrase), the inspiration for his discipline… he names names on current dark clouds investors may be able to see through, and brings Rule Breaker thinking across diverse topics, from portfolio construction to sports betting. Finally, it's Chris who leads a round of Buy, Sell, or Hold, with David! Companies Discussed: AAPL, AMZN, AXON, CMG, CRM, DDD, GPRO, ISRG, META, MRNA, MSFT, NFLX, NVDA, ODFL, PTON, SHOP, TREX, TSLA Pre-order Rule Breaker Investing here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1804091219/ Sign up for The Motley Fool's Breakfast News here: www.fool.com/breakfastnews Guest Host (first one ever): Chris Hill Guest: David Gardner Producer: Bart Shannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Scott talks to Motley Fool analyst Mitchell Lawler about Australian AI innovator, Brainchip (ASX:BRN).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Palo Alto Networks is bracing investors with its latest earnings, homebuilders are sweetening deals to attract strapped buyers, and footwear brands are rewriting the playbook. Today on Motley Fool Money, analysts Emily Flippen, Sanmeet Deo, and David Meier evaluate how industries and businesses adapt even when the landscape changes. They debate: - Palo Alto's strong fourth quarter report - How the landscape of shoe fashion has changed -Housing headwinds Companies discussed: PANW, FTNT, CROX, ONON, NKE, FL Host: Emily Flippen Guests: Sanmeet Deo, David Meier 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 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 before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. We're committed to transparency: All personal opinions in advertisements from Fools are their own. The product advertised in this episode was loaned to TMF and was returned after a test period or the product advertised in this episode was purchased by TMF. Advertiser has paid for the sponsorship of this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Summer is heating up, but restaurant stocks are cooling down. Today on Motley Fool Money, Rick Munarriz, with analysts Alicia Alfiere and Jason Hall will dig into problems at your favorite chains. There's also a look at some companies reporting earnings this week and it's report card time for some of this year's biggest gainers.They unpack: Three companies worth watching are reporting earnings this week. Sluggish comps at many leading restaurants. A few unexpected stocks have more than doubled this year. Can they keep the upticks coming? Companies discussed: CMG, CAVA, WING, SG, MCD, TJX, VIK, BIDU, CELH, RBLX, PLTR Host: Rick Munarriz, Jason Hall, Alicia Alfiere Producer: Anand Chokkavelu Engineer: Dan Boyd, Natasha Hall 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 conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. We're committed to transparency: All personal opinions in advertisements from Fools are their own. The product advertised in this episode was loaned to TMF and was returned after a test period or the product advertised in this episode was purchased by TMF. Advertiser has paid for the sponsorship of this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

[Join our community at my Substack where we continue these conversations with deeper dives into the biggest lessons from each episode, plus my regular essays and behind-the-scenes thoughts: https://bogumilbaranowski.substack.com/]John Rotonti is a portfolio manager at Bastion Fiduciary managing the Industrial and Infrastructure Strategy, former Motley Fool senior analyst and head of investor training, and author of J.Rowe's Notes newsletter who brings nine years of institutional stock-picking experience to generational wealth building.3:00 - John's transition to Bastion Fiduciary: launched Industrial & Infrastructure Strategy in January, managing client capital with generational timeframe and complete autonomy over investment decisions6:00 - Motley Fool learning: Buck Hartzell's advice shifted John from pure deep value to also considering upside scenarios - "spend time trying to figure out what could go right"9:30 - Portfolio construction mistake: launched with 32 stocks vs preferred 20-25, course-correcting by trimming to achieve better concentration14:30 - Universe discipline: whittled 300 stocks down to just 60 companies, eliminating noise and forcing focus on highest conviction ideas18:00 - Letting winners run: discusses anchoring bias and low cost basis pride, admits difficulty adding to winners despite mathematical advantage23:00 - Long-term communication strategy: 22% of client presentation focused on "what I don't do" and "who shouldn't invest" to set proper expectations28:00 - Controversial approach: didn't contact clients during February-April selloff because "volatility is the friend of the long-term investor"32:00 - Performance philosophy: refuses to benchmark against indices, focuses on generational wealth building over short-term comparisons40:00 - Uncompromising quality: maintains 60-stock universe of only highest quality businesses, describes it as "quality only" not just "quality first"45:00 - Research process: deep dive questions focus on stress-testing businesses through adversity, inspired by longevity science concepts55:00 - AI adoption: embracing finance-focused AI platforms for productivity while maintaining preference for deliberate, thoughtful research paceEPISODE NOTESPodcast Program – Disclosure StatementBlue Infinitas Capital, LLC is a registered investment adviser and the opinions expressed by the Firm's employees and podcast guests on this show are their own and do not reflect the opinions of Blue Infinitas Capital, LLC. All statements and opinions expressed are based upon information considered reliable although it should not be relied upon as such. Any statements or opinions are subject to change without notice.Information presented is for educational purposes only and does not intend to make an offer or solicitation for the sale or purchase of any specific securities, investments, or investment strategies. Investments involve risk and unless otherwise stated, are not guaranteed.Information expressed does not take into account your specific situation or objectives, and is not intended as recommendations appropriate for any individual. Listeners are encouraged to seek advice from a qualified tax, legal, or investment adviser to determine whether any information presented may be suitable for their specific situation. Past performance is not indicative of future performance.

Heard the one about the CEO who wanted to buy the url for his company, found out it was taken, and added a few o's to save a few million? Karooooo CEO and founder Zak Calisto talks with Motley Fool CEO Tom Gardner and analyst Emily Flippen about the business of connected vehicles and about his company's quirky name. Founder story Future growth Leadership style Autonomous vehicles Karooooo name Host: Tom Gardner, Emily FlippenProducer: 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 before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wes Moss is a Certified Financial Planner practitioner and the author of “What the Happiest Retirees Know.” In Part 2 of this conversation with Robert Brokamp, Wes discusses the non-financial keys to a fulfilling retirement and whether more people should retire sooner. Also in this episode: -Chaos at the IRS -Credit card delinquencies are rising, and rates are sky-high -Tools to optimize your Social Security claiming strategy -How to determine whether your mutual fund is winning Host: Robert Brokamp Guest: Wes Moss 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. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. We're committed to transparency: All personal opinions in advertisements from Fools are their own. The product advertised in this episode was loaned to TMF and was returned after a test period or the product advertised in this episode was purchased by TMF. Advertiser has paid for the sponsorship of this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We review a top Emerging Market's Mutual Fund from Barron's Magazine.  We share three Artificial Intelligence Stocks to buy right now according to the Motley Fool.  Warren Buffet's Berkshire Hathaway has made a major new purchase; we name the stock.  We introduce you to an ETF that is half Gold and half Bitcoin, and we review the year to date returns in Gold, Bitcoin, and Ethereum.

Warren Buffett bought $1.6 billion of United Health stock in Q2, inflation may be ticking higher after all, and play “Ohh, No! or Let's Go!!” Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Rick Munarriz discuss: - Inflation is a boogeyman again - UFC gets a $7.7 billion deal with Paramount - Buffett makes a big buy - Stocks on our radar Companies discussed: Lululemon (LULU), TKO Group (TKO), Rigetti Computing (RGTI), Eli Lilly (LLY), Reddit (RDDT), Celsius (CELH), Crocs (CROX), Alphabet (GOOG), NVIDIA (NVDA), United Health (UNH) Host: Travis Hoium Guests: Lou Whiteman, Rick Munarriz 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. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. We're committed to transparency: All personal opinions in advertisements from Fools are their own. The product advertised in this episode was loaned to TMF and was returned after a test period or the product advertised in this episode was purchased by TMF. Advertiser has paid for the sponsorship of this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are some stunningly large data points pulling the market in different directions between cash on the sidelines and market valuations. These numbers can be a little paralyzing for investors without context and sifting through the signal versus the noise. Plus, space investing is having its week in the sun and wrapping up second quarter earnings. Matt Frankel, Jon Quast, and Tyler Crowe discuss: – The massive cash pile sitting on the sidelines – How they invest when broader signals say the market's overvalued. – The fast changing landscape in the space indsury – Second quarter earnings surprises from Dlocal, Circle Internet Group, and Sea Limited. Companies discussed: BAC, BA, LMT, RKLB, FLY, NOC, DLO, CRCL, SE 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 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 before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. We're committed to transparency: All personal opinions in advertisements from Fools are their own. The product advertised in this episode was loaned to TMF and was returned after a test period or the product advertised in this episode was purchased by TMF. Advertiser has paid for the sponsorship of this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Restaurants are starting to see a drop in traffic and pressure from higher commodity prices and labor costs. So, it's no surprise restaurant stocks are down big this year, but the size of the drop in names like Cava and Chipotle are shocking. Plus, we cover the one restaurant tech stock you need to know. Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Rachel Warren discuss: - Cava's big earnings drop - Why Chipotle has struggled - Restaurants as an economic warning - 1 restaurant tech stock that's still growing Companies discussed: Cava (CAVA), Chipotle (CMG), 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. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. We're committed to transparency: All personal opinions in advertisements from Fools are their own. The product advertised in this episode was loaned to TMF and was returned after a test period or the product advertised in this episode was purchased by TMF. Advertiser has paid for the sponsorship of this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Continuing our eighth annual Authors in August series, David welcomes Sam Horn, renowned communications strategist and founder and CEO of the Intrigue Agency, based in Austin, Texas. Sam gamely plays a little book roulette. She starts by detailing how to nail a sixty-second pitch, then walks us through how to handle rude people, blamers, shamers, complainers, non-stop talkers, people who refuse to cooperate, and those who ignore rules or boundaries. They also reveal the word that David is trying his best to avoid saying, and finish with a raucous round of Buy, Sell, or Hold. Sign up for The Motley Fool's Breakfast Newshere: www.fool.com/breakfastnews Pre-order David's upcoming Rule Breaker Investing bookhere: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1804091219/ Host: David Gardner Guest: Sam Horn Producer: Bart Shannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Scott talks to Motley Fool analyst Edward Vesely about Australian (and Alaskan!) gold miner Northern Star (ASX:NSR).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Motley Fool Money, analysts Emily Flippen and Nick Sciple discuss the reemergence of “sin stocks” and whether today's market is building lasting moats for these controversial businesses or simply pulling forward returns. From billion-dollar UFC rights deals to the shifting economics of sports betting and a regulatory revival in tobacco, we're diving into what's driving profits in industries built on vice, who's executing best, and where the biggest risks lie for investors. They discuss: - TKO Group's billion-dollar UFC deal with Paramount - The growing dominance of sports betting - Changing regulatory guidance fueling tobacco's resurgence Companies discussed: TKO, PSKY, DKNG, FLUT, BTI, MO Host: Emily Flippen, Nick Sciple 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 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 before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. We're committed to transparency: All personal opinions in advertisements from Fools are their own. The product advertised in this episode was loaned to TMF and was returned after a test period or the product advertised in this episode was purchased by TMF. Advertiser has paid for the sponsorship of this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Having a stock you own getting acquired at a premium feels good at first, but what about the long-term gains that will be left behind when your chips are off the table? Today on Motley Fool Money, Rick Munarriz, with analysts Karl Thiel and Jason Hall will dig into four growth stocks ripe for the acquiring. There's also two sides to Tesla's changing AI story and a new kind of stock quote game. They unpack: - Tesla throwing in the towel on its AI supercomputer initiative. - Four potential buyout candidates after another Rule Breaker agreed to be acquired. - A CEO quote challenge. Companies discussed: TSLA, LULU, VKTX, BMRN, ROKU Host: Rick Munarriz, Karl Thiel, Jason Hall 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 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 before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. We're committed to transparency: All personal opinions in advertisements from Fools are their own. The product advertised in this episode was loaned to TMF and was returned after a test period or the product advertised in this episode was purchased by TMF. Advertiser has paid for the sponsorship of this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Martin Reeves is a business strategist, advisor, and author of several books, including Your Strategy Needs a Strategy, The Imagination Machine, and his most recent - Like: The Button That Changed the World. Motley Fool Chief Investment Officer Andy Cross, contributor Rich Lumelleau, and Martin Reeves discuss: Like button invention and implications Innovation in the digital age The role of imagination in business strategy Host: Andy Cross, Rich LumelleauProducer: 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 before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For more than a decade, financial advisor and author Wes Moss has surveyed people near and in retirement. In Part 1 of this two-part discussion with Robert Brokamp, Wes shares the financial and non-financial metrics and habits of the happiest retirees. Also in this episode: - How the current bull market compares to those of the past - Estimates for the future returns from stocks - How to make more on your cash Tickers discussed: SGOV Host: Robert Brokamp Guest: Wes Moss 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. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. We're committed to transparency: All personal opinions in advertisements from Fools are their own. The product advertised in this episode was loaned to TMF and was returned after a test period or the product advertised in this episode was purchased by TMF. Advertiser has paid for the sponsorship of this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Autonomous vehicles hit an inflection point, GPT-5 is here, and The Trade Desk drops 38%, plus the stocks on our radar. Companies discussed:.Alphabet (GOOG), Microsoft (MSFT), The Trade Desk (TTD), Hims & Hers (HIMS), Crocs (CROX), Shift4 (FOUR), Palantir (PTLR), Axon (AXON), Figma (FIG), Reddit (RDDT), Universal Display (OLED), Montrols Environmental (MEG). Host: Travis Hoium Guests: Lou Whiteman, 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 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 before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. We're committed to transparency: All personal opinions in advertisements from Fools are their own. The product advertised in this episode was loaned to TMF and was returned after a test period or the product advertised in this episode was purchased by TMF. Advertiser has paid for the sponsorship of this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt Frankel, Tyler Crowe, and Jon Quast discuss: - AppLovin's strong second quarter - Why Airbnb fell on strong earnings - Retail real estate's surprising strength - What we're watching for next week Companies discussed: APP, ABNB, SPG, SKT, O, ZG Host: Matt Frankel Guests: Tyler Crowe, Jonathan Wilder 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 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 before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. We're committed to transparency: All personal opinions in advertisements from Fools are their own. The product advertised in this episode was loaned to TMF and was returned after a test period or the product advertised in this episode was purchased by TMF. Advertiser has paid for the sponsorship of this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The NFL and Disney have tied themselves more closely together with the NFL getting 10% of ESPN in exchange for the NFL Network, RedZone distribution rights, and more assets. Will it make Disney a winner in streaming? (00:21) Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Rachel Warren discuss: - The NFL and Disney - Rivian's lost EV credits - Shopify's great quarter - Upstart's explosive growth Companies discussed: Disney (DIS), Netflix (NFLX), Rivian (RIVN), Tesla (TSLA), Shopify (SHOP), Upstart (UPST) 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. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. We're committed to transparency: All personal opinions in advertisements from Fools are their own. The product advertised in this episode was loaned to TMF and was returned after a test period or the product advertised in this episode was purchased by TMF. Advertiser has paid for the sponsorship of this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this inaugural episode of our eighth annual Authors in August series, David welcomes back bestselling author, Harvard professor, and Atlantic columnist Arthur Brooks. Arthur brings along counterintuitive ideas about happiness as a habit, the difference between joy and happiness, public vs. anonymous philanthropy, and how the pursuit of money can sometimes… reduce freedom?! David and Arthur also dive into what makes feedback actually helpful, and finish with a spirited round of Buy, Sell, or Hold: Happiness Edition. Sign up for The Motley Fool's Breakfast Newshere: www.fool.com/breakfastnews Pre-order David's upcoming Rule Breaker Investing bookhere: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1804091219/ Host: David Gardner Guest: Arthur Brooks Producer: Bart Shannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From overvalued stocks to outsized returns, some capital compounders keep breaking the mold. Today on Motley Fool Money, Emily Flippen, with analysts Sanmeet Deo and Jason Hall, dig into four market beaters and ask: can the flywheels keep spinning? They unpack: - Earnings from old-school winners Axon and MercadoLibre, including how they turned skeptics into believers with consistent execution - Results from new-school contenders Hims & Hers and Palantir, both of which face high levels of scrutiny despite strong performance - Tariff math that matters and where pricing power may blunt cost headwinds Companies discussed: MELI, AXON, HIMS, PLTR, ZBRA Host: Emily Flippen, Sanmeet Deo, Jason Hall Producer: Anand Chokkavelu Engineer: Dan Boyd, Natasha Hall 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 conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Does a mixed bag of economic data forecast a good future for businesses that depend on consumer spending? We debate the results! Tim Beyers, Alicia Alfiere, and Tom King discuss: - Quarterly results from Etsy and Roblox. - Whether Reddit is shaping up to be a Rule Breaker. - A bit of business history as the big grocers prepare to report earnings. Tickers: Companies discussed: ETSY, RBLX, RDDT, WMT, KR Host: Tim Beyers Guests: Alicia Alfiere, Tom King 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 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 before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. We're committed to transparency: All personal opinions in advertisements from Fools are their own. The product advertised in this episode was loaned to TMF and was returned after a test period or the product advertised in this episode was purchased by TMF. Advertiser has paid for the sponsorship of this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How can investors separate the signal from the noise? What's the key to achieving financial freedom? And what's the real risk investors face?Motley Fool analyst Buck Hartzell and contributor Rich Lumelleau talk with financial theorist and neurologist Bill Bernstein, author of numerous books, including The Four Pillars of Investing. The conversation covers a variety of investing topics: Advice for New Investors Misconceptions about Risk Mindset and Volatility Current Market Host: Rich Lumelleau, Buck HartzellProducer: 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 before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Fed's Inflation Conundrum & an AI Billionaire Battle RoyaleThe Fed kept rates flat this week, Apple and Amazon reported earnings, and we have the biggest names in AI battle it out for supremacy.Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Jason Moser discuss:- The Fed's decision to hold rates steady- Apple and Amazon earnings- AI billionaire battle royale- Stocks on our radarCompanies discussed: Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL), Apple (AAPL), Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL), Cloudflare (NET), PayPal (PYPL), Microsoft (MSFT).Host: Travis HoiumGuests: Lou Whiteman, Jason MoserEngineer: Bart Shannon, Adam LandfairAdvertisements 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 before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Federal Reserve holds rates steady for now, but an ever-evolving trade and tariff picture raises questions about for how long. Also, Meta Platforms and Microsoft earnings suggest no slowdown in AI spending.  Lou Whiteman, Rachel Warren, and Jon Quast discuss: - The Federal Reserve's decision to keep rates steady - A shift in smartphone production - Microsoft and Meta Platforms commit to continued elevated capex spending - Who will be the next $4 trillion company? Companies discussed:  Meta Platforms (META), Apple (AAPL), Microsoft (MSFT), Nvidia (NVDA)  Host: Rachel Warren Guests: Lou Whiteman, 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 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 before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Earnings from Starbucks, Visa, and Spotify's earnings give us a read on the consumer and Samsung takes a big chip order from Tesla.  (00:21) Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Rachel Warren discuss: - Tesla's chip deal with Samsung - Spotify's earnings - Visa, Starbucks, and Booking earnings - Are you bull or bear? Companies discussed: Tesla (TSLA), Spotify (SPOT), Visa (V), Starbucks (SBUX), Booking (BKNG), NVIDIA (NVDA) Host: Travis Hoium Guests: Lou Whiteman, Rachel Warren 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 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 before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grab the popcorn—this Mailbag goes well beyond beach talk. A listener uses Rule Breaker tactics, keeps adding as the stock climbs, and lands their first spiffy-pop. David retells the term's origin and brings back analyst Yasser El-Shimy, whose original pick sparks a rocket-themed chat. Another listener feeds Keats's “On First Looking into Chapman's Homer” to AI for a Rule-Breaker remix full of wild surmise. Those nuggets—plus the new Authors in August lineup—power this week's breezy, idea-packed summer episode. Companies mentioned: RKLB, SBUX Sign up for The Motley Fool's Breakfast Newshere: www.fool.com/breakfastnews Pre-order David's upcoming Rule Breaker Investing bookhere: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1804091219/ Host: David Gardner Guest: Yasser El-Shimy Producer: Bart Shannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Between battered industries and overlooked opportunities, plenty of dividend-paying companies have slipped to the bottom of the earnings jar. Today, Emily Flippen, Matt Argersinger, and Ant Schiavone dig into: The shrinking ranks of “Dividend Knight” contenders Healthcare stocks with hard times but high yields What investors should prioritize in dividend-paying stocks Companies discussed: NVO, UNH, WHR, PLD, CNQ, SCHDHost: Emily Flippen, Anthony Schiavone, Matthew ArgersingerProducer: Anand ChokkaveluEngineer: Adam Landfair, Natasha HallDisclosure: 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 before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The former Chip King is cutting again in hopes of finding a path to sustainable growth. Tim Beyers and Jose Najarro discuss: - Intel's big restructuring plans.- Predictions for when Intel Foundry may finally be profitable.- The seven links of the semiconductor value chain.We also ask Jose to rank six of his favorite stocks in the sector! Companies discussed: INTC, TSM, ASML, MU, NVDA, CDNS, LRCX Host: Tim BeyersGuests: Jose NajarroProducer: Anand ChokkaveluEngineer: Adam Landfair 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 before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Animal Spirits: Talk Your Book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Michael Batnick⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ben Carlson⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ are joined by Bill Mann, Chief Investment Strategist at Motley Fool Asset Management to discuss: buy & hold investing, owning 10-bagger stocks, the Motley Fool 100, managing investor behavior and much more. Find complete show notes on our blogs... Ben Carlson's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠A Wealth of Common Sense⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Michael Batnick's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Irrelevant Investor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Feel free to shoot us an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠animalspirits@thecompoundnews.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with any feedback, questions, recommendations, or ideas for future topics of conversation. Check out the latest in financial blogger fashion at The Compound shop: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://idontshop.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Investing involves the risk of loss. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be or regarded as personalized investment advice or relied upon for investment decisions. Michael Batnick and Ben Carlson are employees of Ritholtz Wealth Management and may maintain positions in the securities discussed in this video. All opinions expressed by them are solely their own opinion and do not reflect the opinion of Ritholtz Wealth Management. See our disclosures here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ritholtzwealth.com/podcast-youtube-disclosures/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Compound Media, Incorporated, an affiliate of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ritholtz Wealth Management⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, receives payment from various entities for advertisements in affiliated podcasts, blogs and emails. Inclusion of such advertisements does not constitute or imply endorsement, sponsorship or recommendation thereof, or any affiliation therewith, by the Content Creator or by Ritholtz Wealth Management or any of its employees. For additional advertisement disclaimers see here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ritholtzwealth.com/advertising-disclaimers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So what is the role of business? Motley Fool contributor Rich Lumelleau and Motley Fool analyst Dave Meier talk with Andy Hoffman, Professor at University of Michigan's Ross School of Business and School of Sustainability. He's the author of 14 books, including his most recent, Business School and the Noble Purpose of the Market. The conversation covers a motley array of topics: Business and Sustainability Business School ESG Funds Heresy to Dogma Sectors to Watch Host: Rich Lumelleau, Dave Meir Producer: Mac Greer Engineer: Dan Boyd, Natasha Hall 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 conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

529 plans aren't just for college anymore. Robert Brokamp speaks with Martha Kortiak Mert of Savingforcollege.com about the newly expanded uses of 529s and how to choose the right plan for you. Also in this episode: -How does your 401(k) compare to the average worker's? -Is it time to buy small-cap stocks? -What you should do with the “raise” you'll receive from the One Big Beautiful Bill Companies discussed: VTWO, IJR Host: Robert Brokamp 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 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 before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meme stocks had a huge week, earnings season got into full swing with Alphabet going big on AI, and we draft our top stocks in the S&P 500 today. Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Emily Flippen discuss: - Meme stock mania returns - Alphabet's $85 billion AI bet - Fantasy stock draft - 60-second earnings takes - Radar stocks Companies discussed: Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL), GXO, UPS, Accenture (ACN), Truist (TFC), Tyler Technologies (TYL), Lululemon (LULU), Chipotle (CMG), Apple (AAPL), Alphabet (GOOG), GM (GM), MGM Resorts (MGM), Garmin (GRMN), Chagee Holdings (CHA), Intel (INTC). Host: Travis Hoium Guests: Lou Whiteman, Emily Flippen 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. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt Frankel, Tom Gardner, Jon Quast, and Jonathan Wilder discuss: - Earnings disappointments from Tesla and Chipotle - AI-powered growth from Alphabet and ServiceNow - IBM's surprisingly strong AI business - Figma's upcoming IPO Companies discussed: TSLA, CMG, GOOGL/GOOG, IBM, NOW Host: Matt Frankel Guests: Tom Gardner, Jon Quast, Jonathan Wilder 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 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 before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices