Best Buy impresses investors this quarter but is already disappointing them next quarter, while GoPro and Red Bull enter into a mutually beneficial arrangement. Plus our analysts take a deep dive into the struggling restaurant industry and pick out some companies that they think have what it takes to survive.

Dick’s Sporting Goods spikes as Sports Authority closes its doors, but the direct-to-consumer battle is just heating up. Bayer makes a $62 billion bid for Monsanto, but will Uncle Sam approve the deal? Plus, we share a few takeaways from Fool Fest 2016.

Shares of Church & Dwight (parent company of Trojan Brands) spike on buyout rumors. Is someone trying to corner the global condom market?  Meanwhile, America grapples with an oversupply of cheese. Plus, we analyze the latest earnings from Lowe’s and Target.

Is YouTube really worth $75 billion as a stand-alone business?  Plus we analyze Home Depot’s latest quarter and offer a preview of Fool Fest, our 2-day investing conference.

Quicken Loans founder Dan Gilbert teams up with Warren Buffett to make a bid for Yahoo’s core assets. Plus we analyze Berkshire-Hathaway’s purchase of Apple shares and Gannett increasing its bid for Tribune Publishing.

General retail gets hit again, while restaurant stocks continue to serve up strong returns. Plus we discuss Wal-Mart’s new service and a media tour of NYC.  Thanks to Audible for supporting this episode! Get a free 30-day trial at audible.com/fool.

Disney announced a rare earnings miss this week, but the company still has a lot to offer investors--unfortunately that may not be true for beleaguered retailers Macy’s and Fossil. Meanwhile a judge has called off the Staples and Office Depot merger, leaving the two companies high and dry.

Morgan Housel shares insights from an investing conference in Montreal.  Chris Hill shares a preview of ESPN’s next documentary “OJ: Made In America”.

Lending Club tanks after the CEO resigns. Krispy Kreme Doughnuts gets a sweet buyout. Plus we discuss Microsoft’s move to increase transparency for individual investors.  Thanks to Audible for supporting this episode! Get a free 30-day trial at audible.com/fool.

Bill Barker & Bryan Hinmon from Motley Fool Funds analyze the latest results from Whole Foods, L Brands and Weight Watchers. Bryan explains what an “and” stock is and we try to make sense of Tribune Publishing’s latest move.

Zillow’s optimism sends shares up double-digits. Priceline guidance is tepid, but is the company sandbagging?  Plus we dip into the Fool  Mailbag and celebrate Star Wars Day.

The team takes a look at earnings from The New York Times and Grubhub, two very different companies with some surprising parallels. Plus they dive into the future of Apple and if Tim Cook is to blame for the stock’s recent problems.

We sift through the wreckage of the now-defunctHalliburton/Baker Hughes deal. Hulu makes the battle for the livingroom more interesting, and we discuss the newest player in theathletic apparel industry: Uncle Martian.  For a free copy ofour new 401k guide, go to http://401k.Fool.com

Morgan Housel shares his thoughts on Priceline needing a new CEO, which U.S. presidents are best for the stock market, and why investors should ignore election predictions.

Australia’s economy is on a 25-year bull run.  Motley Fool AU analyst Donny Buchanan shares the peril & promise of investing in Australia, how investors regard Big Banks, and why a 200-acre farm is considered small.

Earnings from BP continue to suffer half a decade after its spill in the Gulf, while The Container Store and Coach report earnings of their own. Plus the team speculates wildly about earnings from Chipotle and Apple after market close.

Halliburton delays its earnings call. Gannett makes a $815 million bid to gain even more control of the newspaper industry. Plus we look at the latest dance between automakers and dip into the Fool Mailbag.

Episode 1,000 features analysis of the latest earnings from Under Armour, DR Horton, Sherwin-Williams, Las Vegas Sands and Mattel. Plus we dip into the Fool Mailbag and share the “Uncle Joe” origin story!

Intel’s profits are overshadowed by the company’s job cuts. Intuitive Surgical hits a new high, while Coca-Cola’s sales fall for the 4th quarter in a row.

Netflix sinks 10% as Wall Street flees, but the future still looks bright. Illumina tanks while Johnson & Johnson hits a new high. Plus, we discuss one of the surprising finalists in the bidding for Yahoo.

The countdown to our 1,000th episode is on. We’ve got earnings from Hasbro and Pepsi, as Amazon unveils a monthly video plan. Plus, Fool podcasts are now on Spotify!

Delta Airlines and Bank of America kick off earnings season. PC sales fall for the 6th quarter in a row. Plus we dip into the Fool Mailbag to discuss whether it’s wise to short your own company.  For a free preview of our Motley Fool PRO service, just go to TryPro.Fool.com.

America’s largest coal company goes bankrupt, while railroad operator CSX sees far lower coal shipments. Bill Mann and Bill Barker from Motley Fool Funds discuss who dividend stocks are right for and why the healthy amount of alcohol depends on where you live.

Morgan Housel shares why investors love a good story, why good bets are still good after they go south, and his 1st memory of MarketFoolery.

Verizon may be the frontrunner, but the Daily Mail just entered the bidding for Yahoo’s core assets.  Plus we analyze Under Armour’s fall after The Masters and raise some questions about an upcoming beverage IPO.

L Brands (parent company of Victoria’s Secret) announces a restructuring. Motley Fool Funds analyst Bill Barker shares why L Brands has been the best stock in the apparel industry over the past 15 years. Plus we discuss Bed, Bath & Beyond, Wynn Resorts, and (of course) National Beer Day.

Tesla Motors missed their delivery target, but only a fool (small f) would short that stock. Plus we take a closer look at the solar energy industry.

Disney’s COO abruptly resigns. Plus discuss the Panama Papers and why basing your investing decisions on Pres. Eisenhower’s final year in office might be a bad idea.

Merger Monday (again!) lives up to its name with a $4 billion deal in the airline industry.  Plus Staples makes an interesting bet on office space and we dip into the Fool Mailbag.

McDonald’s announces a big push in China the same day it gets a new competitor: Chipotle.  Plus we analyze Movado Group’s struggles and reminisce about some of our favorite April Fool’s Day pranks.

Morgan Housel weighs in on the unusual 2-year run of the stock market, the case for imports, and how investors are living in a great time for financial journalism.

McCormick serves up another strong quarter, but is the stock’s valuation getting too spicy? Plus we discuss potential catalysts for LinkedIn and Walt Disney becoming the #1 shorted stock in the DJIA.  To win your own investing library, go to Podcasts.Fool.com.

Anbang tops Marriott’s bid for Starwood Hotels.  Pandora’s founder returns and Wall Street doesn’t seem excited. Plus we dip into the Fool Mailbag and share investing takeaways from our respective vacations.

Jeff Fischer shares his thoughts on tech giant Andy Grove and the legacy he leaves behind.  Plus we dip into the Fool Mailbag to answer questions about leveraged ETFs, writing puts and more.  For Jeff’s free crash course on options investing, go to OptionsRadio.Fool.com.

Why do sexy businesses get all the attention?  We analyze why investors should give boring, unsexy companies a second look.  Plus we dip into the Fool Mailbag and discuss Mattress Firm’s latest quarter.  To win your own investing library, go to Podcasts.Fool.com.

Deals in the paint and hotels industries help Merger Monday live up to its nickname.  Plus we dip into the Fool Mailbag to discuss mortgages, branding strategies, and the decline of beer consumption.  For a chance to win your own investing library go to http://podcasts.fool.com

Motley Fool co-founder David Gardner and a group of all-star analysts share their favorite investing books and the lessons they learned. For your chance to win an investing library go to http://podcasts.fool.com.

Joshua Baer is the founder of Capital Factory, a hub for entrepreneurs in Austin. He takes a few minutes out of his insanely busy week to discuss the tech scene in Austin, SXSW and more.

Tech editor (and Industry Focus host) Dylan Lewis takes the stage at the SXSW Podcast Center to share what he’s learned this week about driverless cars. Plus, what happens when a robot holds a press conference?

Comedian, TV writer and podcast host Matt Mira shares his thoughts on the business of comedy.  We discuss the prospects of a comedy bubble, the changing economics of TV, and much more.

We made it to Austin!  We kick off SXSW week with a discussion that includes the future of media, health tech, and much more. Plus we share what we’re hoping to hear from Under Armour’s CEO and why we’re slightly-less worried about robots taking over.

It’s Financial Health Day here at Fool Global Headquarters.  Robert Brokamp shares the day’s origins and tips on improving your own financial health. Plus we offer a sneak-preview of next week’s bonus MarketFoolery and our 1st-ever contest.

Chipotle closes another location due to health issues. General Mills hikes its dividend.  Plus we discuss women’s tennis, performance-enhancing drugs, and Lifetime Network vs. Hallmark Channel.

We dip into the Fool Mailbag to figure out what happened to Horsehead Holdings and the best way to dollar-cost average.  Plus, a look at Perry Ellis’ business and New Orleans cuisine.

“Zootopia” rules the box office. Meerkat surrenders. Plus, we explain GAAP vs. non-GAAP reporting, why no stock is ever truly in the “set-it-and-forget-it” category, and why doing our own taxes holds no appeal whatsoever.

We dig into the latest earnings from Costco and American Eagle, discuss the future of Ulta Salon, and analyze the latest decision by LinkedIn CEO Jeff Weiner. Plus, we’ve got a free tax guide to help investors!  To get your own copy of The Motley Fool Investors’ Tax Guide, just go to http://TaxGuide.Fool.com

We reflect on former Chesapeake Energy CEO Aubrey McClendon, diversification strategies, and the Loeb Awards.  To check out a highlight reel from our recent investing conference in San Diego go to http://digitalpass.fool.com.

The Crocs turnaround isn’t turning around just yet. Valeant Pharmaceuticals gets a visit from the SEC. Plus, we’re heading to Austin, Texas for SXSW!

Chief Investment Officer Andy Cross analyzes Warren Buffett’s annual letter to shareholders, the “Big Four” holdings and whether shares of Berkshire-Hathaway are attractive.

When Donald Trump ran a public company in the 1990s, The Motley Fool shorted the stock.  In this bonus episode, David Gardner and Jeff Fischer share details of why they shorted Trump Hotels and Casino Resorts, their invitation to New York City, and what it was like sitting down face-to-face with The Donald.

Morgan Housel analyzes why start-up companies shouldn’t raise as much money as possible. Plus, we share details on The Motley Fool’s first-ever digital pass to our recent investing conference in San Diego.  To learn more go to http://digitalpass.fool.com

Lowe’s and Target are moving in the right direction, but its DreamWorks Animation that stuns Wall Street with a huge 4th quarter. Plus we gear up for the Academy Awards with a past winner of Best Original Song.

Eye-popping same-store sales drive another great quarter for Home Depot. David Kretzmann shares why he believes the stock still has room to run. Plus we dip into the Fool Mailbag and offer some unsolicited advice to AMC Entertainment.

Lumber Liquidators and Ultra Petroleum are both getting crushed, but only one looks salvageable. Plus we dip into the Fool Mailbag to discuss a potential buyout for Boston Beer and the latest innovation from KitKat.

Wal-Mart’s 4th quarter results are uninspiring. Cabela’s may or may not be up for sale. And Nestle is probably bigger than you think.  Plus we discuss Apple’s standoff with the FBI.

Priceline announced impressive fourth quarter earnings, but Airbnb continues to grow in popularity. Meanwhile Warren Buffett has found some value in Kinder Morgan, and Alphabet is spinning off its think-tank Jigsaw.

ADT pops 50% after getting acquired, as the home security industry gets more competitive.  Meanwhile, Apple has started working on its first-ever scripted TV series so it can be made available on…….Apple Music?

TripAdvisor pops 15% on surprisingly good earnings, while Twitter & Whole Foods struggle for very different reasons.

“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” made all the money, but shares of Walt Disney hit a 52-week low on fears over continued cord-cutting.  SolarCity plunges 25% as government incentives get cut. Panera Bread shares rise as the company’s 2.0 Initiative is showing results. Plus, we discuss “The Big Short” and the Mount Rushmore of Pixar films.

After hundreds of Motley Fool members gathered in San Diego for an investing conference, Morgan Housel and Chris Hill share their takeaways.

Hasbro’s holiday sales impress Wall Street.  Leapfrog and Apollo Education Group ride off into the sunset. Plus we analyze which Super Bowl ads might move the needle for businesses and their brands.

The guys take a look at earnings from blue chip companies Phillip Morris and Royal Dutch Shell, as well as GoPro and Dunkin Brands. Plus, does the outcome of the Superbowl influence the stock market? History says it absolutely does.

Chipotle, Yahoo and National Oilwell Varco all announced sub-par earnings, while GM provides a ray of hope. Plus Amazon is entering the brick and mortar bookstore market…wait, what?

Alphabet replaces Apple as the biggest company in the public markets. ExxonMobil’s Q4 profit falls 58%. Royal Caribbean battles lower expectations while Barbie sales fuel Mattel’s rise. Plus we celebrate the 1993 classic film “Groundhog Day”.

McCormick serves up spicy earnings. Questar pops after being bought by Dominion Resources. Sherwin-Williams paints investors a nice picture of year-end earnings.  Plus, with Alphabet about to report earnings will the tech giant overtake Apple as the public biggest company?  We analyze the field and pick a dark horse to become the world’s 1st trillion-dollar company.

Facebook’s 4th-quarter profit has nine zeros.  Under Armour soars on strong 2016 guidance. PayPal gets up off the mat, while eBay struggles.

Apple falls on weak guidance. Boeing drops 10% for even weaker guidance. Plus we discuss the case for owning AT&T, America reaching “peak vodka”, and listener suggestions for a Fool podcast drinking game.

3M and Johnson & Johnson push the Dow higher. Coach posts rising sales for the first time in in 2 ½ years. Plus we dip into the Fool Mailbag to discuss whether Canadian bank stocks are a value play or a value trap.

McDonald’s all-day breakfast results in strong 4th-quarter sales. Tyco and Johnson Controls merge. And with four executives leaving Twitter, CEO Jack Dorsey is running out of time to turn the company (and the stock) around.

Verizon’s 4th quarter was not nearly as much fun as T-Mobile’s trolling of Verizon. Southwest Airlines and United Continental rise after their Q4 results.  Plus we discuss how to prepare for an impending snowstorm.

Netflix falls despite a good quarterly report. IBM’s revenue falls for the 15th quarter in a row.  Plus we dip into the Fool Mailbag and discuss the coming consolidation in the cybersecurity industry.

UnitedHealth’s stock rises despite 4th quarter profits falling. Tiffany’s  holiday sales disappoint. Plus we dip into the Fool Mailbag to analyze silver, gold, and investing in Pittsburgh.

GoPro shares continue to slide after the company cut sales expectations, while Ambarella investors feel the sting of GoPro’s troubles. Meanwhile FitBit and Best Buy have problems of their own, while Amazon continues to do just fine.

Fool Funds portfolio manager Bill Mann offers a preview of earnings season. We also discuss JP Morgan’s standoff with Bloomberg, and why coffee consumption isn’t stopping anytime soon.

Twitter integrates Periscope into its platform, instantly taking its user base from 10 million to over 300 million. But will video translate into profits? Plus, we dip into the Fool Mailbag and analyze the potential return of apparel retail’s Dov Charney.

David Kretzmann returns from Sin City to share the highlights from the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show and why no one should hold their breath waiting for self-driving cars. For a preview of our Supernova service, go to www.SupernovaRadio.fool.com.

China roils the stock market again. Is that why shares of beer/wine/spirits company Constellation Brands are hitting an all-time high?  Simon Erickson analyzes the growth of CB’s beer segment, as well as the rise of Bitcoin, Facebook’s potential with Oculus Rift, and Snapchat’s popularity. To check out our new podcast center go to www.fool.com/podcasts

North Korea’s test of a hydrogen bomb has us taking a closer look at Lockheed Martin and defense industry stocks.  Chipotle’s same-store sales are even worse than expected, and we discuss when to use different stock screens.

The team takes a look at the future of eSports, the future of the oil industry, and the investments they’re most excited about for 2016.

GM invests $500 million in Lyft, while Ford Motor looks to team up with Google on self-driving vehicles. American Express kicks off 2016 by losing another long-time partner. Plus, we preview tomorrow’s headlines as Wall Street sees red.

Chris Hill wraps up 2015 with some reflections on being an investing nerd, Mike Tyson, getting punched in the mouth, and Gay Telese’s classic magazine profile “Frank Sinatra Has A Cold”.

Amazon added more than 3 million Prime members in the week before Christmas. Fitbit turned out to be the surprising winner of this year’s “hot gadget” title. Plus, we discuss Darden Restaurants’ $400 proposition for New Year’s Eve.

The Consumer Electronics Show is the largest consumer technology trade show in the world.  Next week David Kretzmann (and a team of Fools) heads to Las Vegas for CES. Today he offers a preview of CES and what it means for investors.

To quote David Gardner, the best way to improve your investing is to lead a more interesting life. Chris Hill wraps up a month’s worth of holiday music selections with some thoughts on the late, great Louis Armstrong.

Morgan Housel shares how diversification is easy for investors to come by, even with just the Dow Jones Industrial Average of 30 stocks. Plus we discuss why buybacks play a huge role in the market’s performance and why oil is the industry to watch in 2016.

Chipotle hits a 52-week low after another E. coli outbreak. Motley Fool Funds analyst Bill Barker discusses the restaurant's challenges and the extent to which a celebrity spokesperson could help. Plus, we preview the energy and healthcare industries for 2016.

“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” made All The Money. What’s the best way to invest in organics?  We discuss those topics and offer up some book recommendations for the investor in your life.

Star Wars: The Force Awakens is going to make a ton of money.  But with expectations so high, what happens to Disney’s stock if the movie falls just a little bit short?  We dip into the Fool Mailbag to discuss that topic, as well as diversification, kids & investing, and how confusing marijuana identification can be.

The Fed raises rates. McDonald’s all-day breakfast plan appears to be working. Motley Fool Funds analyst Bill Barker discusses those stories, as well as Sports Illustrated’s Person of the Year, the history of tennis, Mark Knopfler and a host of other tangential topics.

Kristine Harjes & Michael Douglass help review the healthcare industry’s 2015 with their selections for Best Story, Best Stock, and Worst CEO of the Year.

Big merger in the consumer goods industry. GoPro sinks (again) and prompts the question: Value play or value trap?  Plus we dip into the Fool Mailbag to discuss whether now is the time to invest in marijuana stocks.

Wal-Mart joins the mobile payment party. Plus, we discuss whether Chipotle executives listen to MarketFoolery and why pricing power is becoming more important to investors.

Costco’s Q1 profits fall. Kinder Morgan cuts its dividend. Yahoo’s board of directors reverses directions on the Alibaba spin-off.  Plus we discuss Chipotle’s recent issues with food safety and what the company needs to do next.  For access to the live video chat we’re doing Friday with the MDP team, just go to www.MDPRadio.Fool.com.

Autozone rises on another strong quarter. Toll Brothers’ falls despite double-digit profits. Plus we ponder the fate of Outerwall and discuss the Christmas classic film “Elf”.

Keurig Green Mountain spikes 75% on buyout news.  Oil drops to its lowest point in nearly seven years. Plus we dip into the Fool Mailbag.

YouTube goes looking for movies & TV for its new Red service. Target settles its 2013 data breach.  Plus we dip into the Fool Mailbag to discuss employee stock plans and no-cost investing.

Yahoo is considering a sale of its core Internet business.  Ascena Retail Group struggles despite raising guidance. And Cabela’s isn’t considering, it’s definitely up for sale.  Plus we share a couple of business takeaways from the classic TV special “Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer”.

We analyze the results from Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Plus we dip into the Fool Mailbag to analyze oil stocks and the state of 3D printing. Plus, we’re looking for 2016 Summer Interns! If you’re interested in applying go to http://Careers.Fool.com.

Checking in from Berlin, Matt Koppenheffer weighs in on Volkswagen, the Fed, China’s effect on the German economy and more.  Plus, he previews the newest offering for investors.  For a copy of Motley Fool Germany’s free newsletter, go to www.fool.de/radio.

In advance of the Thanksgiving holiday Chris Hill reflects on investing in something other than stocks and why “All Things Must Pass: The Rise & Fall Of Tower Records” gets his vote for the business movie of the year.  For a free preview of our MDP service, go to MDPRadio.Fool.com