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Abercrombie & Fitch soars while Express falls in the face of a tough holiday quarter. Emily Flippen analyzes the apparel retail industry and shares the secret to Abercrombie & Fitch’s latest success. Plus, we dip into the Fool Mailbag to discuss the unsexy-yet-profitable world of waste management stocks.

 

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Direct download: Market_Foolery_11_29_2018.mp3
Category:podcast -- posted at: 4:45pm EDT

Tiffany shares have their worst day in nearly 4 years. JM Smucker struggles on several fronts. And shares of Chico’s fall nearly 40%. MFAM Funds analyst Bill Barker discusses those stories and shares how Burlington Stores has found the golden equation for retailers. (Tangents include listeners in Sweden, open jobs at JM Smucker, our idea for a Yukon Cornelius origin story.)

 

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Direct download: Market_Foolery_11_28_2018.mp3
Category:podcast -- posted at: 4:24pm EDT

United Technologies splits itself into three separate companies. President Trump suggests that the U.S. could impose 10% tariffs on iPhones imported from China. And Amazon says Cyber Monday was its biggest shopping day in history. Analysts Andy Cross and Ron Gross discuss those stories and indulge in some elevator humor.

 

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Direct download: Market_Foolery_11_27_2018.mp3
Category:podcast -- posted at: 4:15pm EDT

General Motors lays off 15% of its employees and scales back production. David Kretzmann analyzes why GM had to make these tough decisions. Black Friday sets a new record for online sales. We discuss why the holiday quarter is so crucial to some retailers. Plus, David shares highlights from attending MJBizCon in Las Vegas.

 

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Direct download: Market_Foolery_11_26_2018.mp3
Category:podcast -- posted at: 1:40pm EDT

Retails stocks get hammered as Target, Lowe’s and L Brands all report 3rd-quarter earnings. MFAM Funds analyst Bill Barker discusses those companies and tries to make sense of where the opportunities exist (or don’t) for investors. Plus, we preview our upcoming “Apropos Of Nothing” episode and the start of our annual holiday music campaign with producer Dan Boyd!  

(Tangents include holiday scents and how we may have influenced Bath & Body Works’ candle sales.)

Direct download: Market_Foolery_11_20_2018.mp3
Category:podcast -- posted at: 3:06pm EDT

Looking to steer your Thanksgiving dinner table conversation away from politics?  We’re here to help!

Taylor Muckerman and Jason Moser offer perspective on some timely business discussion topics, including seasonal hiring for retail and restaurants, the rise of cord-cutting, and the increasing drama in Facebook’s C-Suite.

Direct download: Market_Foolery_11_19_2018.mp3
Category:podcast -- posted at: 12:56pm EDT

Walmart reports a 43% growth in e-commerce. Warren Buffet’s Berkshire Hathaway reports its ten biggest holdings. And Levi’s considers a return to the public markets. Analysts Andy Cross and Ron Gross discuss those stories and share a few fashion tips.

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Category:podcast -- posted at: 2:27pm EDT

With NVIDIA, Western Digital, and Micron Technology all falling in recent days, are chipmakers a buying opportunity or should investors stay away?  Bill Mann analyzes the landscape as we dip into the Fool Mailbag. Plus, we discuss Amazon’s missed opportunity, SurveyMonkey’s 1st report as a public company, and National Pickle Day!

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Direct download: Market_Foolery_11_14_2018.mp3
Category:podcast -- posted at: 1:26pm EDT

Amazon makes it official by selecting NYC and Crystal City for its two new offices. Jim Mueller discusses the process Amazon went through, starting with its list of 20 finalists. Plus, we try to make sense of Home Depot shares falling despite a strong 3rd-quarter report and raising its guidance, and we dip into the Fool Mailbag.

 

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Direct download: Market_Foolery_11_13_2018.mp3
Category:podcast -- posted at: 3:40pm EDT

SAP gives Qualtrics International 8 billion reasons not to go public, and shares of SurveyMonkey rise as a result. Bill Barker from MFAM Funds analyzes the state of SAP, as well as Comcast winning the weekend box office with the new animated version of “The Grinch”.  

(Tangents include monkeys vs. dolphins, the “Arsta Rule”, and Bill’s upcoming appearance on CNBC.)

 

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Direct download: 20181112_MarketFoolery.mp3
Category:podcast -- posted at: 2:54pm EDT

Mail time! Jason Moser dips into the Fool Mailbag to explain “forward earnings” and discuss whether a hedged ETF is preferable to a non-hedged ETF.  Plus, we wave a fond farewell to the unfortunately-named Oath.

Direct download: Market_Foolery_11_08_2018.mp3
Category:podcast -- posted at: 12:00pm EDT

What’s better than talking to one analyst from Motley Fool Australia?  TWO!  Andrew Leggett and Ed Vesely fly in from Down Under to discuss dividend investing, growth stocks, and why U.S. investors should ignore half of Australia’s public companies. Plus, the guys share why Collins Foods and Afterpay Touch Group are stocks on their radar.

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Direct download: Market_Foolery_11_07_2018.mp3
Category:podcast -- posted at: 12:00pm EDT

Marriott falls on tepid 3rd-quarter results and even tepider (is that a word?) guidance. Matt Argersinger analyzes Marriott’s potential and challenges. Bojangles becomes the latest restaurant to be taken private.  Plus, Amazon reportedly has chosen two cities for its new 2nd headquarters.

Direct download: Market_Foolery_11_06_2018.mp3
Category:podcast -- posted at: 5:36pm EDT

Warren Buffet buys back $12.6 billion in stock. Lowe’s closes 51 stores in the U.S. and Canada. And SeaWorld reports better-than-expected earnings and attendance. Motley Fool analysts Jason Moser and Emily Flippen discuss those stories.

 

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Direct download: Market_Foolery_11_05_2018.mp3
Category:podcast -- posted at: 4:11pm EDT

Fitbit soars on strong 3rd-quarter earnings and increased guidance for the holidays. Spotify falls despite reporting an unexpected 3rd-quarter profit. Motley Fool Asset Management’s Charly Travers analyzes those stories and shares why he’s not going to be focused on iPhone sales when Apple reports after the closing bell.

Direct download: Market_Foolery_11_01_2018.mp3
Category:podcast -- posted at: 3:15pm EDT