MarketFoolery

4th quarter results for Target and Domino’s Pizza could hardly have been more different. Ron Gross analyzes both companies, as well as Snap’s curious offer for potential investors. Plus, we offer some free advice for whoever is in charge of corporate culture at Signet Jewelers.  For a free test-drive of our brand new service, Motley Fool Total Income, just go to TotalIncomeRadio.Fool.com.

Direct download: Market_Foolery_02_28_2017.mp3
Category:podcast -- posted at: 3:48pm EDT

Shutterstock drops on a solid-yet-unspectacular quarter. Goldman Sachs downgrades Tesla as Jason Moser analyzes the company’s short-term expectations and long-term aspirations.  Plus we discuss the business implications of the Academy Awards and highlights from the Motley Fool One event in Arizona.

Direct download: Market_Foolery_02_27_2017.mp3
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As the cost of solar energy plummets, adoption rises.  Analyst Matt Argersinger shares why he is so bullish on solar and where opportunities like for investors.  Plus we discuss Sprouts Farmers Market and the lure of Cactus League baseball.

Direct download: Market_Foolery_02_23_2017.mp3
Category:podcast -- posted at: 12:00pm EDT

Shares of Papa John’s and Texas Roadhouse slip on earnings. And Red Robin flies higher. Analysts Jason Moser and David Kretzmann dig into the latest restaurant earnings, delve into some surprising news from Dish, and discuss the battle for the living room. To check out our brand new service, Motley Fool Total Income, just go to TotalIncomeRadio.Fool.com.

Direct download: 20170222_MarketFoolery.mp3
Category:podcast -- posted at: 2:27pm EDT

Wal-Mart’s 4th-quarter revenue coming in light is offset by strong e-commerce sales. Or is it? Motley Fool Funds analyst Bill Barker discusses Wal-Mart’s latest results, Home Depot’s new all-time high, and Restaurant Brands buying Popeye’s.  Plus, we recoil in horror at Peeps Oreos and offer unsolicited advice to Mondelez’s future management.

Direct download: Market_Foolery_02_21_2017.mp3
Category:podcast -- posted at: 3:03pm EDT

Verizon cuts $250 million off its offer to buy Yahoo.  Industry Focus host Dylan Lewis analyzes the latest earnings from Cisco Systems and the latest valuation of Snap. Thanks to Audible for supporting our podcast.  Get a free audiobook with a free 30 day trial at audible.com/fool.  

Direct download: Market_Foolery_02_16_2017.mp3
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Berkshire Hathaway loads up on shares of Apple. SodaStream sparkles on earnings. And Fossil falls. Analysts David Kretzmann and Jason Moser discuss those stories and delve into Shopify earnings.

Direct download: Market_Foolery_02_15_2017.mp3
Category:podcast -- posted at: 3:55pm EDT

Discovery Communications’ 4th-quarter profits came in higher than expected, but cable subscribers in the U.S. fell.  Analyst Simon Erickson shares why Discovery’s global footprint (and the 2018 Winter Olympics) should give investors optimism.  We also discuss how Bitcoin’s value has quadrupled over the past year as the SEC considers approval of a first-ever Bitcoin ETF.  Plus, shares of Popeye’s Louisiana Kitchen spike on potential buyout reports and we’re heading back to Austin, Texas for SXSW 2017!

Direct download: Market_Foolery_02_14_2017.mp3
Category:podcast -- posted at: 2:15pm EDT

The S&P 500 hits $20 trillion in market cap.  Analysts Jason Moser and Taylor Muckerman discuss the SEC’s investigation of Hain Celestial’s accounting and the latest results from Restaurant Brands (parent company of Burger King and Tim Horton’s).  Plus, Netflix is FINALLY getting into the business of merchandising.

Direct download: Market_Foolery_02_13_2017.mp3
Category:podcast -- posted at: 3:22pm EDT

Shares of Twitter plummet on disappointing earnings. Analysts Jason Moser and Matt Argersinger talk Twitter and delve into earnings from Whole Foods, Proto Labs, and Markel.

Direct download: Market_Foolery_02_09_2017.mp3
Category:podcast -- posted at: 3:48pm EDT

Walt Disney CEO Bob Iger is leaving in mid-2018.  How strong a successor does he need?  Investor-at-large Tim Hanson analyzes the state of the Magic Kingdom, as well as the latest earnings from Zillow and Panera Bread.  Plus we delve further into Snap’s upcoming IPO and discuss underrated soups!  Thanks to Thumbtack for supporting The Motley Fool.  Hire local, skilled pros for just about anything at thumbtack.com today.

Direct download: Market_Foolery_02_08_2017.mp3
Category:podcast -- posted at: 2:19pm EDT

General Motors had a strong 4th-quarter by almost any measure. Unfortunately investors looked at EVERY measure and decided to sell off the stock.  Motley Fool Funds analyst Bill Barker discusses GM, Michael Kors’ latest quarter and the steadily-outperforming Church & Dwight.  Thanks to Audible for supporting our podcast.  Get a free audiobook with a free 30 day trial at audible.com/fool.  

Direct download: 20170208_MF.mp3
Category:podcast -- posted at: 2:32pm EDT

Hasbro’s 4th-quarter profits get a boost from some princesses.  Analyst Jason Moser discusses the economics of Super Bowl ads and how much longer Bob Iger will remain as Disney’s CEO.  Plus, we take a look at Snap’s IPO filing and decide to sit this one out. Thanks to Thumbtack for supporting The Motley Fool.  Hire local, skilled pros for just about anything at thumbtack.com today.

Direct download: Market_Foolery_02_06_2017.mp3
Category:podcast -- posted at: 2:04pm EDT

Facebook’s mobile ad revenue continues to dominate. Analyst Simon Erickson shares why he believes Facebook’s increased spending in 2017 is a good thing for long-term shareholders.  Plus we discuss the latest with The New York Times, InvenSense, updated information on the “bacon shortage” and the looming groundhog civil war in Pennsylvania.

Direct download: Market_Foolery_02_02_2017.mp3
Category:podcast -- posted at: 2:31pm EDT

Apple’s record quarter was noteworthy for iPhones sold, as well as strong growth in the Services segment.  Motley Fool Funds analyst Bill Barker discusses what Apple should do with its ever-increasing pile of cash, as well as the latest earnings from Electronic Arts and Align Technology.  Plus, we try not to panic over America’s bacon shortage and spend more time than we should talking about Groundhog Day.

Direct download: Market_Foolery_02_01_2017.mp3
Category:podcast -- posted at: 1:54pm EDT