The guys discuss a smorgasbord of retail news, what the biggest banana deal in history means for you, and if Carl Icahn has the right idea for PayPal. 

We celebrate the bull market’s 5^th anniversary, debate McDonald’s future and dip into the Fool Mailbag.

Costco stumbles while Staples flat-out falls.  Plus we discuss what Russia/Ukraine means for investors and recommend apps for your consideration.

Smith & Wesson soars on good earnings, while Bob Evans hits a bump in the road.  Plus we analyze the investing opportunities in a growing industry: marijuana.

On today’s show the guys discuss what investors should do about the situation in the Ukraine, what the departure of Apple’s CFO means for shareholders, and what Warren Buffett has to say about sex.

We analyze the latest earnings from Baidu and JC Penney, break down the Mt. Gox Bitcoin debacle and wrap up Oscar Week with more of our favorite movies about business and money.

We analyze the latest earnings from Boston Beer Co., DreamWorks Animation and Middleby.

We dig deeper into Comcast’s deal with Netflix and what it means for consumers and investors.  Plus we analyze Home Depot’s latest quarter, give a preview of Mobile World Congress 2014, and share more movies about business & investing.

Netflix agrees to pay Comcast to ensure smoother online video streaming.  Did Russia get its $50 billion worth from the Winter Olympics?  Plus, we kick of Academy Awards Week with some of our favorite movies about business and investing.

Facebook buys WhatsApp for $19 billion. Nelson Peltz pushes Pepsi to spin off the snacks business.  Bank of America’s CEO gets a raise.  Plus we dip into the Fool Mailbag and take a quick look at the world of college basketball.

Panera Bread and Potbelly’s head in opposite directions. An analyst makes the case for Wal-Mart buying Family Dollar.  Plus we dip into the Fool Mailbag.

Under Armour does damage control at the Winter Olympics. We analyze the latest earnings from Coca-Cola, Whole Foods and eagerly anticipate a new IPO from the makers of Candy Crush Saga.

We analyze the latest earnings from Dr. Pepper Snapple Group and discuss the future of the soda industry.  Plus we dip into the Fool Mailbag.

On today's show the guys dive into earnings, with a look at why shares of ConAgra and Rackspace got slammed and why CVS is sitting pretty. Plus they discuss the future of the telecom industry, and how one unknown company may be about to shake things up. 

Hasbro shares rise thanks to Furby toys and My Little Pony.  Activision Blizzard promises big things for 2014.  And Tesla Motors hits an all-time high in advance of quarterly earnings.  Plus the guys weigh in with their choice for “Genius Of Finance”.

We answer your questions on investing in retail, the benefits of being a public company, as well as a self-described “off the wall” question.

CVS stops selling tobacco, 3D Systems falls on a profit warning, and Merck hits a 6-year high.  Plus we welcome a special guest into the studio to debate the future of flying drones and which Winter Olympic sport has got to go.

The guys take a look at earnings from J.C. Penney and Michael Kors, plus discuss Microsoft’s newest CEO and the future of the tech company.

We analyze the winners and losers from Super Bowl 48 and answer listener questions by dipping into the Fool Mailbag.

Boeing and Yahoo sink after their latest quarterly earnings.  Plus we analyze Apple’s stock buybacks.

Earnings from Apple and Ford sends their stocks in opposite directions.  Plus we dip into the Fool mailbag and are completely unsurprised by the latest Bitcoin scandal.

We analyze Caterpillar’s earnings, Jamie Dimon’s pay raise, and answer listener questions as we dip into the Fool Mailbag.

We analyze the latest earnings from McDonald’s, eBay & Netflix, and offer a few movie recommendations for the weekend.

We analyze the latest earnings from IBM, Coach and Norfolk Southern, and weigh in with our choices for the best song about trains.

The guys discuss earnings announcements from Verizon and Johnson & Johnson, as well as an analyst downgrade for Starbucks. They also get take a look at Expedia, and how much trouble the company is in.

Bed Bath & Beyond sinks, while Macy’s rises on cost-cutting.  Plus we dip into the Fool Mailbag to answer listener questions and take suggestions on the best voice for your new smart home.

Twitter is downgraded for the 3^rd time in 2 weeks.  Plus we offer more previews of the upcoming earnings season and dip into the Fool Mailbag.

Big banks may be headed for a weak earnings season. The Winter Olympics and the World Cup are no reason to invest in Russia and Brazil.  Plus we share a few more ideas for the ideal voice for your new “smart home”.

Men’s Wearhouse turns the table on Jos. A. Bank with a $1.5 billion bid.  Just in time for Thanksgiving we share a few things in the world of business and investing that we’re thankful for, as well as a few turkeys.

The Nasdaq has hit 4000 for the first time since September of 2000; why did it take so long to get back there. Plus, the guys talk about management shakeups at BlackBerry and Wal-Mart, and discuss Amazon’s future.

Uncle Sam will sell its remaining shares of General Motors.  Should investors jump in?  Plus we analyze JP Morgan Chase’s $13 billion settlement and the mysterious world of Bitcoin.

Lowe’s announced disappointing numbers this morning, sending shares down, while J.C. Penney announced similarly disappointing numbers, sending shares up. What gives? Plus, the guys dive into the latest retail report from the Commerce Department, and make some predictions about Black Friday.

We analyze the latest from Home Depot, Campbell's Soup and Best Buy. 

Dow hits 16,000, Sony sells one million PlayStation 4s, plus we analyze Bill Ackman's latest bet and Washington Post's latest move.

Cisco Systems & Wal-Mart deliver disappointing earnings. Plus we analyze JP Morgan’s epic fail on Twitter and Snapchat spurning Facebook’s offer of $3 billion.

Starbucks pays $2.8 billion to settle a dispute. Potbelly’s 1st quarter as a public company is a winner.  Plus, we analyze how Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk is handling the spotlight.

Apple’s new iPad Mini goes on sale, and we analyze the retail landscape as the holiday shopping season kicks off.

In today’s show the guys discuss Amazon’s new deal with the US Postal Service, Disney’s new deal with Netflix, and try to figure out what the deal is with Lululemon’s founder.

Twitter IPOs in a big way.  Plus we analyze Whole Foods’ earnings and Nestlé’s latest deal. 

SAC Capital and Johnson & Johnson pay billion-dollar fines, and we break down a merger in the housing industry.

BlackBerry is staying public, and the market isn’t happy about it. Plus Twitter increases its IPO price range, and we dive into Berkshire Hathaway’s and Kellogg’s earnings.

In a Halloween-themed episode, we discuss trick stocks, treat stocks, and the genius of Steve Wynn.  Plus we discuss the most overrated and underrated Halloween candies.

Buffalo Wild Wings hits a new all-time high with longtime CEO Sally Smith leading the way.  Plus we analyze the latest from GM, LinkedIn and Baidu.

Shares of Apple & BP are going in opposite directions, and McDonald’s breaks a 40-year old business relationship with Heinz.

The guys take a break from earnings to discuss some overvalued, undervalued, and under the radar stocks. Plus, is Snapchat really worth $3.6 billion?

Banking analysts Matt Koppenheffer & David Hanson break down the latest news from JP Morgan and Bank of America. Plus we discuss some interesting news reports about EU leadership and make a surprising beer recommendation.

Panera and Caterpillar disappoint with Q3 earnings.  Plus we analyze Apple’s new iPads and Heineken’s profit warning.

Coach stumbles on its latest earnings, Netflix hits a new all-time high, and Radio Shack continues its Radio Shack-ness.

Facebook changes its privacy policy to attract more teenage users. Plus we analyze the latest earnings from McDonald’s and Hasbro.

IBM falls on lousy Q3 results. Plus we analyze the latest earnings from eBay, American Express and Goldman Sachs.

Should Pepsi spin off its snack division? Why is $3B in profit not enough for Intel? We answer those questions and debate investing in Twitter’s IPO.

Coca-Cola’s Q3 profits rise 6%, Johnson & Johnson continues its hot streak and Teradata Corp warns of trouble to come.  Plus Apple hires Burberry’s CEO to run its retail operations.

Netflix rises on reports of a potential partnership with cable companies, the debt ceiling deadline continues to loom, and Fool favorite Robert Shiller is awarded the Nobel Prize.

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October 10, 2013

The market rebounds on signs of progress in Washington DC.  Plus we discuss the latest from Ruby Tuesday’s, Darden Restaurants and Marriott International.

Janet Yellen is nominated to be the next head of the Federal Reserve, Yum Brands’ Q3 profit falls 68%, and Joseph A. Bank makes a $2.3B bid for Men’s Wearhouse.

Starbucks CEO calls out Congress, Google & HP team up on a new laptop, and we debate the merits of the new $100 bill.

Govt. shutdown hits day 7, GM pushes online sales, and Twitter’s IPO raises a few questions.

Earnings season kicks off next week and we’ve got a preview.  Plus, Tesla’s stock is hit by an Internet video, and Lego unseats Hasbro in the toy industry.

Day 2 of the government shutdown, a few big shareholders want Bill Gates gone from Microsoft's board room, and 3 well-known brands go public.

Consumer goods analyst Bill Barker discusses how investors should consider consumer goods staples separately from discretionary consumer goods companies, and why acquisitions can provide insight into a CEOs strengths or weaknesses. 

Technology analyst Tony Arsta discusses his approach to finding investments in the technology industry, why the upcoming earnings season is so important, and the real reason tech giants like Cisco Systems acquire smaller companies. 

JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon sits down with the DOJ, eBay buys Braintree for $800 million, and Bed, Bath & Beyond hits an all-time high.

It’s our 500^th episode! We salute our dozens of listeners with a round of Overvalued/Undervalued and we dip into the Fool mailbag.

BlackBerry goes private while Chrysler preps its IPO. Plus the guys analyze National Oilwell Varco’s spin-off and the merger of the day.

Apple racks up big iPhone sales over its opening weekend. Plus we analyze the business implications of the Emmy Awards and openly speculate about Chipotle entering the coffee wars.

Fed Chief Ben Bernanke surprised Wall Street by maintaining the QE program.  We analyze the pros and cons of the decision, JP Morgan’s $920 million penalty, and the huge sales of “Grand Theft Auto V”.

FedEx hits a 7-year high, Adobe Systems hits an all-time high, and “Grand Theft Auto” continues its winning streak.  Plus we dig into the Fool mailbag.

Microsoft announces a $40 billion buyback plan, Pandora announces a secondary offering, and Aeropostale rises on hopes of a buyout.

Larry Summers bows out of the Fed Chief race, United Natural Foods has a blowout quarter, Twitter’s going public and we dip into the Fool mailbag.

Our analysts discuss some unfashionable results from Lululemon & Men’s Wearhouse, analyze Pandora’s new CEO, and delve into some great news for Breaking Bad fans.

Our analysts discuss Apple, telecom, and retail advertising.

Dow Jones boots 3 stocks from the index and welcomes 3 new ones.  Plus we talk oil, McDonald’s latest sales numbers, and preview the Apple event.

Yum Brands’ sales continue to fall in China. Facebook unveils its latest attempt to take down Twitter, and there’s a shake-up in the luxury retail landscape.

Samsung & Qualcomm unveil the first smartwatches. US auto sales rise in August. Campbell Soup teams up with Green Mountain Coffee Roasters and we dip into the Fool mailbag.

LinkedIn looks to raise $1 billion in a secondary offering.  Apple gears up to unveil the newest iPhone, and A&F issues guidelines for employee’s hairstyles.

Microsoft gives Nokia investors $7.2 billion reasons to smile. CBS and Time Warner Cable kiss and make up. And Jarden buys Yankee Candle for $1.75 billion.

Hidden Gems advisor Seth Jayson discusses his approach to small-cap investing, why he keeps some stocks on a tight leash while letting others grow to become large caps, and why “brand” can be a powerful asset for some companies.

Million Dollar Portfolio advisor Ron Gross shares his expertise on building a diversified portfolio, how to manage reallocation, and which industries he considers a “must” for every investor.

Tim Hanson discusses his approach to investing outside the US, why international exposure is important for investors, and which countries and industries he’s watching right now

Value investor Ron Gross kicks off “Strategy Week” by sharing advice for how to find value stocks and where he’s looking right now.

Walmart and Cisco Systems fall on their latest earnings results. Plus we analyze Berkshire Hathaway's latest buys over a delivery of See's Candies. 

Apple has a new investor in Carl Icahn.  Plus we analyze earnings from Macy’s and Deere, and debate the pros and cons of traveling via hyperloop.

Bill Ackman quits JC Penney’s board of directors.  Europe’s economy shows signs of life, and Yum Brands’ problems in China continue.

BlackBerry evaluates “strategic options”, including the sale of the company.  Apple sets a date for its new iPhone.  Plus we dig into the Fool mailbag and revisit the soap opera “As JC Penney Turns”.

Tesla Motors’ share rise on 2^nd-quarter results.  We analyze the latest earnings from Groupon and Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, and the latest offering from Taco Bell.

“The Lone Ranger” is going to lose at least $150 million for Disney, but shareholders shouldn’t worry too much. Plus we analyze the latest earnings from Zillow and Freddie Mac, and discuss why it must be awesome to be a Bank of America lawyer.

Amazon founder & CEO Jeff Bezos buys The Washington Post for $250 million.  Plus we analyze the latest from American Eagle, Fossil and Michael Kors.

Whole Foods battles great expectations, while the world’s biggest gold miner reports an epic quarterly loss.  Plus the guys analyze the latest results from Trulia and Yelp, and gear up for CNBC’s new primetime original “Twitter Revolution”. 

Shares of Buffalo Wild Wings and SodaStream heat up on strong earnings news. Our analysts give their take and talk about the perils of following big money.

Coach drops on weak earnings and a drop in same-store sales.  Plus we analyze the latest from 3D Systems, National Oilwell Varco and Barnes & Noble.

With big mergers in the news, we discuss the ripple effect “cheap money” is having on CEOs.  Plus, Amazon is hiring, Hertz reports Q2 earnings, and we dip into the Fool mailbag

Facebook’s huge 2^nd-quarter results send the bears running.  Plus earnings from Visa, Under Armour, General Motors and Dunkin’ Brands.

Apple’s stock rises on record iPhone sales.  Plus earnings from Pepsi, Ford, Caterpillar and Panera.  And in news that is a shock to absolutely no one, the SEC has charged a man with running a bitcoin Ponzi scheme.

Netflix’s 2^nd-quarter was solid, but not spectacular.  Wendy’s hits a new 52-week high, and RadioShack misses yet again.

McDonald’s latest quarterly results take a hit.  Hasbro’s earnings are overshadowed by a new partnership with Disney.  Plus we look back at last Friday’s train wreck for Microsoft.

Intel, UnitedHealth and eBay all report earnings.  Plus, we analyze National Ice Cream month and what your favorite flavor says about you.

Yahoo’s stock hits a 5-year high. 2^nd-quarter earnings for Mattel & Bank of America were very different.  Google is looking into a new online pay-TV service, and one PayPal customer gets the mother of all bank errors. 

Coca-Cola fizzles. Johnson & Johnson reports better-than-expected earnings. And the CEO of Sears stirs up some controversy with his unorthodox strategy.

Citi’s stock is on fire. Blackberry holds a fire sale.  And Boeing is dealing with its latest fire.  All that plus we dip into the Fool mailbag.

Our analysts preview earnings season, talk about some box office winners and losers, and delve into Facebook's latest search.