On today’s show the guys break down earnings reports from TJX Companies and Home Depot. Plus they take a look at the deal between Allergan and Actavis, and what it all means for the future of Valeant Pharmaceuticals.

Halliburton buys Baker Hughes, but will Uncle Sam give the deal the green light?  Facebook aims to take out LinkedIn with its new “Facebook at Work” service.  Plus we discuss the world’s dwindling chocolate supply and search for a better name for “Internet of Things”.

Hasbro is reportedly considering Dreamworks Animation as a new acquisition.  Twitter hosts a day for analysts.  Plus, we dip into the Fool Mailbag to discuss whether companies should be reporting earnings every quarter.

On today’s show the guys discuss the latest fine levied against major banks. Plus they try to figure out what Yahoo! plans to do with its new purchase, how Macy’s can face the future, and if the US and China will really ever stop using coal.

Motley Fool Funds analyst Bill Barker weighs in on the latest market highs, whether secondary offerings are an automatic red flag for investors, and Alibaba’s surprising growth.

Why are WageWorks and Domino’s Pizza overvalued?  Why are Xoom and Thor Industries undervalued?  Our analysts share their thoughts and two other stocks investors might be sleeping on.

On today’s show the guys chat about earnings from some of their favorite companies including Tesla, Whole Foods, Solarcity and more.

Jim Gillies Week continues as he and Jeff Fischer take a look at the market post-midterm elections. Plus they analyze earnings from Activision Blizzard, Bridgepoint Education, and CaesarStone. 

Alibaba delivers its first earnings report and Wall Street likes what it sees.  Plus we analyze the latest results from Herbalife and Red Robin Gourmet Burgers.

It’s a Mailbag Monday as we answer questions from our dozens of listeners.  Topics include researching a company, dividend stocks, Qdoba vs. Chipotle, and more.

Veteran finance writer Jonathan Chevreau discusses investing in Canada and why the word “retirement” needs to be retired.

Fool Australia analyst Matt Joass discusses the investing landscape in Australia, “ghost cities” in China, and how American brands are viewed Down Under.

The price of oil is dropping.  We analyze the best opportunities in oil stocks right now, plus the latest results from Twitter and Buffalo Wild Wings.

CVS and Rite Aid disable Apple Pay as they work on their own mobile payment system.  We analyze the battle for your wallet and dip into the Fool Mailbag and discuss short-term investments, stocks for the next 20 years, and Halloween candy.

Caterpillar and Tractor Supply rise on the combination of good earnings and low expectations.  On the flip side, Under Armour’s expectations could hardly be higher.  We analyze those stocks and dip into the Fool Mailbag.

Yahoo’s 3^rd-quarter profits surprise Wall Street.  Plus we discuss the possibility of a conspiracy in the oil industry, the investing acumen of journalist Bob Woodard, and why Coca-Cola’s bottlers are a great leading indicator for Coca-Cola’s stock.

Apple, McDonald’s, Coca-Cola and Chipotle report their latest results.  We analyze their earnings and offer stock ideas to Warren Buffett.

IBM sinks on dreadful 3^rd-quarter earnings and drags the Dow Jones Index down with it.  Plus we analyze the latest results from Halliburton and Hasbro.

Netflix, eBay and Mattel all fall in the wake of their latest earnings reports.

Intel reports its highest quarterly revenue ever and shares still fall.  Macy’s makes the first move on Black Friday sales.  Plus we analyze the pros and cons of animated holiday TV specials.

Johnson & Johnson and Domino’s Pizza both reported better-than-expected 3^rd-quarter results, but only one stock is hitting a new all-time high.  Plus we discuss the outlook for housing-related stocks, the Berkshire Hathaway brand name, and Zillow’s TV ads.

On today’s show the guys take a look at the topsy-turvy market in October and how investors should handle it. Plus they dive into the best energy stocks in town, the new deal between Targa and Atlas, and what the future holds for Westport and Clean Energy.

Ron Gross analyzes Carl Icahn’s open letter to Apple CEO Tim Cook.  Plus we discuss Costco’s latest quarter and dip into the Fool Mailbag.

Morgan Housel discusses the pros and cons of a strong dollar, the US exporting oil for the first time in nearly 40 years, and recent small cap woes.

On today’s show they guys take a look at the tough news from SodaStream, The Container Store, and GT Advanced Technologies. But don’t worry, things are looking up for CalAmp.

Hewlett-Packard splits in two, while Yahoo mulls an investment in Snapchat.  Plus we dip into the Fool Mailbag and share what we’re watching in advance of earnings season.

Motley Fool Funds analyst Tim Hanson discusses the protests in Hong Kong, investing in Latin America and Wayfair’s IPO.  Plus we dip into the Fool Mailbag.

Motley Fool Funds analyst Bill Barker breaks down the business of DreamWorks Animation and Disney’s ability to monetize film-based products.  Plus we analyze the FCC’s decision to eliminate the “blackout rule”, the potential for a sports programming bubble, and why our fantasy football team needs a new name.

On today’s show the guys discuss eBay’s breakup with PayPal, Mark Fields’ tough week at Ford, and what the future holds for GoPro.

DreamWorks Animation soars on reports it’s about to be bought by SoftBank.  Starboard Value makes a public push for Yahoo to buy AOL.  We analyze those stories and dip into the Fool Mailbag.

Bending phones and iOS 8 glitches, which is worse for Apple?  The FAA will allow movie and TV studios to use flying drones.  Are delivery companies next in line?  Plus we dip into the Fool Mailbag and discuss whether FOX, CBS, Yahoo and NBC will bid for the services of ESPN columnist Bill Simmons.

Bed, Bath & Beyond rises on a surprising earnings report.  Plus we analyze BlackBerry’s new Passport phone and dip into the Fool Mailbag.

We dip into the Fool Mailbag to answer questions about energy, healthcare IT and buying on margin.

Morgan Housel analyzes the best way to think about trends, what Scotland’s independence means for investors and what to do in DC.

On today’s show the guys try to figure out what the future may hold for sears, what Microsoft plans to do with Minecraft, and which fall beer is the best.

We dig into the Fool Mailbag to answer listener questions about GoPro, Vail Resorts and how to balance “buy & hold” with an opportunistic cash balance.

RadioShack posts its 10^th consecutive quarterly loss, while lululemon athletica rises on better-than-expected quarterly results.  Plus we analyze Kroger’s latest quarter and how retailers balance online sales with in-store sales.

Motley Fool Funds technology analyst Tony Arsta breaks down Apple’s new iPhones, smart watch and mobile payment system.  Plus he shares observations from a recent conference on investing in emerging markets.

Activision Blizzard unveils “Destiny”, its new $500 million game.  Plus we analyze which Apple competitors are nervous and Barnes & Noble’s new 52-week high.

Campbell’s Soup sinks on low guidance. Twitter rises on a new “Buy Now” feature. Plus we analyze the business of fantasy football and whether we’d buy the NFL if it was a stock.

Motley Fool Funds analyst Tim Hanson breaks down Yum Brands’ disappointing results in China and shares why investors should consider little banks.

CVS Caremark kicks the tobacco habit one month early and rebrands as CVS Health.  Plus we analyze Apple’s iCloud problems in the run-up to next week’s unveiling of the iWatch and iPhone 6.

We analyze Burger King’s purchase of Tim Horton’s, Halliburton’s billion-dollar settlement, and the resurrection of Arthur Andersen.

Ron Gross analyzes the keys to “deep value” investing, what opportunities he sees in the market right now, and when activist investors matter the most.

Fool.com Managing Director Austin Smith analyzes the recent M&A activity, shares his outlook on the stock market and why Zillow is the most interesting company on his radar.

James Early breaks down the keys to finding good dividend-paying stocks, which companies have the best track records, and why raising a stock’s dividend is not automatically a good thing.

How do you get your friends and family involved in investing?  Jason Moser offers some advice for how to get those closest to you (including kids) interested in owning stocks.

We analyze the latest results from Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and SeaWorld Entertainment.  Plus we dip into the Fool Mailbag and try to answer the question, “Which company has more powerful robots: Amazon or Disney?”

On today’s show the guys go through some of the latest earnings highlights, including SolarCity, Macy’s, and Kate Spade. Plus they take a look at Amazon’s newest product and try to figure out why Amazon hates every other company in the world.

Chris Hill reflects on the career of Robin Williams and why we invest.

Priceline rises on strong 2^nd-quarter results.  Amazon starts a brief fight with Disney.  Plus, the guys share their business takeaways from recent trips to Portugal and the UK.

Bank of America is reportedly close to settling with the US Department of Justice for $17 billion.  Is the wreckage of the 2008 financial crisis finally behind BofA?  Plus we dip into the Fool Mailbag to discuss portfolio management and when to take profits.

Media Stocks

August 6, 2014

Uncle Joe Magyer breaks down Disney’s latest quarter, the aftermath of the FOX-Time Warner non-merger, and what investors should be watching in Australia.

Coach rises on 4^th-quarter results.  Target falls after lowering guidance.  Plus we analyze the struggles of restaurant group Bloomin’ Brands and the authenticity of Australian brands.

Joe Magyer is back from Australia to analyze Berkshire-Hathaway’s latest quarter.  Plus we break down results from Michael Kors and Procter & Gamble, and share highlights from our trip to San Francisco.

On today’s show the guys dive into the latest earnings reports from the little-known but increasingly important Invensense, as well as SodaStream. Plus they take a look into the world of social media and how Twitter and Yelp fit into the picture.

We dip into the Fool Mailbag to answer your questions about American Express, Discover, and other financial stocks.

UPS and Tile Shop Holdings struggle with their quarterly earnings.  Plus we dip into the Fool Mailbag.

Two mergers, two very different reactions on Wall Street.  Zillow buys Trulia for $3.5 billion, but are they overpaying?  On the other hand, Wall Street appears to love Dollar Tree buying fellow discount retailer Family Dollar for $8.5 billion.  We analyze the deals and discuss Virgin America’s impending IPO.

Facebook and Under Armour rise on strong quarterly results.  Plus, Motley Fool Funds analyst Tim Hanson discusses hedge fund manager Bill Ackman’s bet against Herbalife. 

We analyze the latest results from Apple, Pepsi and Comcast.  And if you think we’re not going to talk about National Hot Dog Day, then it’s probably your first time listening to this podcast.

We analyze the latest earnings from Chipotle, McDonald’s, Coca-Cola and Netflix.

Analyst Matt Koppenheffer discusses the launch of Motley Fool Germany, his upcoming visit to Markel and BB&T’s latest quarterly results.

Microsoft lays off 18% of its workforce, while Morgan Stanley and Mattel report earnings that look nothing like one another.

Yahoo’s 2^nd-quarter profits drop on lower ad revenue.  Google adds a high-profile executive to the board of directors.  Plus we analyze Rupert Murdoch’s bid for Time Warner and a key downgrade in the retail industry.

JP Morgan Chase rises on strong 2^nd-quarter profits.  Plug Power shares get a jolt from new coverage.  Plus Tom Jacobs shares why Johnson & Johnson is a health care company in the mold of Warren Buffett’s Berkshire-Hathaway.

Big Tobacco is getting bigger as Reynolds American and Lorillard finalize their plans to merge.  Citigroup reports good 2^nd-quarter results and pays $7 billion to settle with Uncle Sam.  Plus we dip into the Fool Mailbag and offer advice for anyone heading to Las Vegas.

European markets fell across the board on concerns about Portugal’s largest publicly-traded bank.  Motley Fool Funds analyst Tim Hanson shares why he’s not surprised.  Plus we discuss home improvement stocks in the wake of Lumber Liquidators’ lowering guidance and highlights from the latest Motley Fool Funds shareholder meeting.

On today's show the guys take a look at Amazon's latest move in its battle against book publishers. Plus Alcoa reported yesterday, which means earnings season has unofficially begun.

The Walt Disney Company continues its strong run.  Another U.S. drug company is aiming to relocate to Ireland.  Plus we dip into the Fool Mailbag.

We preview earnings season and discuss why we’re focused on the oil industry and social media stocks.  Plus we dig into which companies really need a hit, and why we can’t wait to listen to the conference calls of Canadian National Railway, Whole Foods and Yahoo.

JP Morgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon is diagnosed with throat cancer.  Though a full recovery is expected, it raises the question of Dimon’s eventual successor and the importance of all companies having a succession plan in place.  Plus we discuss institutional investors’ reluctance to invest in Alibaba’s IPO and the business of farming.

The US Supreme Court hands broadcast and cable TV companies a big win.  GDP sinks nearly 3%, but Wall Street shrugs it off.  Plus Motley Fool Funds analyst Bill Barker shares what he learned at an investing conference in Paris.

GM recalls 29 million vehicles so far in 2014, yet shares rise on June sales results.  GoPro doubles less than a week after its IPO.  And we analyze fads vs. trends as Nasdaq delists cupcake stock Crumbs Bake Shop.

We analyze the stock market at the halfway point of 2014, Facebook’s latest privacy snafu, and why this week is so important to the U.S. beer industry.

Bed Bath & Beyond hits a new 52-week low after disappointing 1^st quarter earnings.  GoPro’s stock soars in its public debut.  Plus we analyze Staples’ latest attempt to lure shoppers.

Today the guys chat about the future of Vertex Pharmaceuticals, the future of Alibaba in the US, and the future of Detroit.

Oracle buys Micros Systems for $5.3 billion.  Apple’s iWatch is on the way, but will it sell?  Plus we analyze American Apparel, lulelemon athletica, and the unique challenge of trying to make your company’s founder go away.

Columnist Morgan Housel analyzes the Fed’s latest move, why wage growth is coming, and why Congress needs to make better sense of the corporate tax structure.

The Fed calls for another $10 billion taper.  Amazon finally unveils its new $199 smartphone.  FedEx stock hits an all-time after 4^th-quarter profits doubled.  Plus we analyze Tesla Motors’ decision to release its patents.

 50,000 people attended the E3 trade show, and our man Mark Reeth was one of them.  He analyzes the current landscape in the video gaming industry, how Microsoft, Sony, Nintendo and others fared at E3, and the $500 million bet one company is about to make.

US-based Medtronic buys Ireland-based Covidien in a cash-and-stock deal worth $43 billion.  In doing so, the world’s largest medical device maker not only gets bigger, but will be paying lower taxes as it moves its corporate headquarters to Ireland.  Plus, we recommend a few writers to help you build your financial dream team.

lululemon athletica’s stock sinks to a 3-year low after lowering guidance for the rest of the fiscal year.  Conversely, Restoration Hardware’s stock roars after raising guidance for the rest of the fiscal year.  Plus, we try to make sense of Twitter’s COO abruptly resigning.

Alibaba unveils a consumer online shop in the US.  How worried should Amazon and eBay be?  Plus we analyze how Twitter and Facebook could benefit from the World Cup and why it’s probably awesome to be a marketing executive at a huge consumer brand company.

Motley Fool Funds portfolio manager Bill Mann analyzes RadioShack’s latest results, the prospect of an Uber IPO, and how investors should think about spin-offs.

We analyze why Zillow and Krispy Kreme are overvalued, and why Whole Foods and offshore drillers like Ensco and Noble Corp are undervalued.  Plus, we dip into the Fool Mailbag.

General Motors CEO Mary Barra fires 15 employees in the wake of the recall investigation results.  Sprint and T-Mobile are looking to hook up, pending Uncle Sam’s approval.  Plus we celebrate National Doughnut Day. 

Pandora falls as the US Justice Department reviews songwriter rate agreements.  Comedian John Oliver crashes the FCC’s website with his HBO show’s segment on net neutrality

The guys chat about the highlights from WWDC and what they mean for Apple, then dive into the ramifications of the EPA’s newest rulings. Plus they discuss why Pilgrim’s Pride is so desperate to take over Hillshire Farms.

Apple buys Beats for $3 billion in cash & stock.  Plus we analyze investing opportunities in emerging markets and examine the coming whiskey shortage in the U.S.

Google unveils the latest version of its self-driving car.  We analyze the latest from Michael Kors and 3D Systems.  Plus, we celebrate National Hamburger Day with a few recommendations.

We analyze the latest housing data and consumer confidence numbers.  Plus we discuss Pilgrim’s Pride’s bid for Hillshire Brands and what you’ll find us grilling this summer.

Tim Hanson from Motley Fool Funds breaks down the latest results from Williams-Sonoma, Best Buy and Sears.  Plus we dig into the Fool Mailbag and discuss the impact of the latest coup in Thailand.

Tiffany’s stock hits a new all-time high.  Google has 30 billion reasons to bring its cash back to America.  Plus we analyze Microsoft’s new tablets, Netflix’s European expansion, and share our favorite movies set in Europe.

Will Credit Suisse’s Criminal Record Hurt its Bottom Line?
The guys discuss how Credit Suisse is going to handle having a criminal record, and if other big banks will fall in line now. Plus today’s a grab-bag of retail earnings, but which company is our analysts’ favorite?

AT&T makes a $49 billion bid for DirecTV, while AstraZeneca turns down a $117 billion offer from Pfizer.  Our analysts try to make sense of it all and offer up a couple of merger-related ideas of their own.

Wal-Mart’s trend of falling U.S. sales continues.  Plus we analyze David Tepper’s comment that “it’s nervous time” and make some reckless predictions about what Warren Buffett is buying next.

We analyze AT&T’s proposed acquisition of DirecTV, the appeal of bundling services and what AT&T’s first order of business should be.  We also look at SodaStream’s latest quarter and dip into the Fool Mailbag.