Back from Las Vegas, our analysts share what they learned at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show, including technology’s impact on the future of the video game industry and entertainment.  Plus, travel tips for anyone heading to Sin City for a business trip.

Tiffany’s stock falls after reporting weak holiday sales.  Motley Fool Funds analyst Bill Barker discusses Tiffany’s challenges overseas and shares his thoughts on energy and retail stocks as earnings season kicks off.

Costco’s same-store sales for December come in higher than expected.  We discuss the relative importance of retail comps, as well as how investors can use options to protect themselves against potential losses.

Motley Fool Funds analysts Bill Barker and Bryan Hinmon discuss the price of oil and the opportunities for investors. JC Penney rises on stronger-than-expected holiday sales. And we examine the last, desperate days of teen apparel retailer Wet Seal.

Verizon considers a joint venture with AOL.  El Pollo Loco rises on an upgrade, and Coach buys luxury shoe company Stuart Weitzman.  We discuss these stories and more as we celebrate our 4^th anniversary.

Who needs a big 2015?  Twitter, ExxonMobil and other big energy companies, say our analysts.  Plus we make reckless predictions and share why BlackBerry and Zillow are the top stocks on our watchlists.