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Toys are cheaper now than a year ago. And some of the most popular brands haven’t changed for decades. Ricky Mulvey and Asit Sharma discuss transitory inflation for the toy business — and beyond! — the everlasting power of Barbie, Hot Wheels, and Lego, and Coupang’s acquisition of luxury online retailer, FarFetch. Plus, 15 minutes in, Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp open the listener mailbag and answer a question about saving in a portfolio of only stocks for retirement. Companies discussed: MAT, CPNG, FTCH. Hosts - Ricky Mulvey, Alison Southwick; Guests - Asit Sharma, Robert Brokamp

We look back on 2023, crown a few winners, and revisit some stories you may have forgotten about! Bill Mann and Jason Moser discuss the data points that capture how 2023 has felt for investors, companies, and homeowners, why 2023 was rosy for NVIDIA and the cruise lines, and not so great for Dollar General, and the IPO and product launch that were totally forgotten this year. Then, 19 minutes in, Dave Meier – the VP of Growth and Analytics and the host of the On The Market Podcast at Bigger Pockets – talks through insights from Bigger Pockets State of Real Estate Investing Report, and some interesting areas to watch in 2024. Finally, 34 minutes in, Jason and Bill break down two stocks on their radar: Okta and Crispr. Stocks discussed: NVDA, CCL, RCL, DG, CAVA, META, CRSP, OKTA. Host - Dylan Lewis; Guests - Bill Mann, Jason Moser, Dave Meyer, Deidre Woollard

We’re ringing in the new year with stocks to watch, leaders feeling the heat, and some half-baked predictions. Ron Gross and Matt Argersinger share the trends they’re following in 2024, CEOs in the hot seat, and reckless predications for the new year. Then, 19 minutes in, Motley Fool CEO Tom Gardner shares his investing lessons from 2023 and a Fool stock he’s excited about for 2024. Finally, 35 minutes in, Ron Gross and Matt Argersinger share two stocks on their radar for the new year: American Tower and EPR Properties. Stocks: SBUX, DIS, BRK, SHOP, AMT, EPR. Host - Dylan Lewis; Guests - Ron Gross, Matt Argersinger, Tom Gardner

Google’s Bard just got an upgrade, can it catch up to OpenAI’s ChatGPT? Ron Gross and Andy Cross discuss new jobs report numbers, Alphabet’s latest AI move bringing Gemini into Bard, and GameStop’s curious corporate investing plan update, and Chewy’s status as the #1 pet pharmacy in the U.S., Lululemon’s business-as-usual quarter, and Smuckers showing it has pricing power in peanut butter. Then, 19 minutes in, journalist and author Bethany McLean’s talks with Deidre Woollard about her latest book “The Big Fail” and takes a look at the past three years, how we responded to COVID, and the lasting effects on households, businesses, and the economy. Finally, 33 minutes in, Ron and Andy break down two stocks on their radar: Target and MongoDB. Stocks discussed: GOOG, GOOGL, GME, DOCU, CHWY, LULU, SJM, MDB, TGT. Host - Dylan Lewis; Guests - Andy Cross, Ron Gross, Bethany McLean, Deidre Woollard

Apple will have to halt sales of its latest Watch products this week due to patent disputes… unless the president’s office decides to step in. Tim Beyers and Dylan Lewis discuss why you might not be able to buy the Apple Watch soon in the U.S., Comcast’s data breach affecting 30+ million customers, and Fedex’s latest results and why they might be better than the market thinks. Then , 17 minutes in, Mary Long caught up with Kristy Akullian, Senior Member of the iShares investment strategy team at Blackrock. for a look at her team's 2024 outlook and one country to keep an eye on. Companies discussed: AAPL, MASI, CMCSA, FDX. Host - Dylan Lewis; Guests - Tim Beyers, Mary Long, Kristy Akullian

November was a party for stocks and bonds, but is Jerome Powell about to turn the lights on? Jason Moser and Matt Argersinger discuss the market’s incredible November and why we may not be out of the woods yet on rate hikes, why Apple and Goldman Sachs are breaking up their credit card partnership, and thoughts on Tesla’s Cybertruck and the new details we have after this week’s showcase. Also, 19 minutes in, Adobe Insights Vivek Pandya talks through the trends he’s seeing so far in holiday spending and whether it makes sense to buy now or wait for some of the items on your list and, 34 minutes in, Jason and Matt break down two stocks on their radar: Docusign and EPR Properties. Stocks discussed: AAPL, GS, TSLA, BRK.A, BRK.B, DOCU, EPR. Host - Dylan Lewis; Guests - Jason Moser, Matt Argersinger, Vivek Pandya

If you’re an entertainment company in need of some money, then Netflix would like a word. Ricky Mulvey and Nick Sciple discuss Occidental Petroleum’s acquisition of private energy producer, CrownRock, Disney licensing shows out of its walled garden, why Netflix is can afford to be a buyer right now, and Google’s antitrust loss against Epic Games. Plus, 14 minutes in, Robert Brokamp interviews Mark Kantrowitz the author of “How to Appeal for More College Financial Aid” about the recent changes to the FAFSA. Stocks discussed: OXY, XOM, NFLX, DIS, WBD, GOOG, GOOGL, AAPL. Hosts - Ricky Mulvey, Robert Brokamp; Guests - Nick Sciple, Mark Kantrowitz

Institutional investors make headlines with sweeping predictions about the economy, but there’s not much of a consequence if they’re wrong. Ricky Mulvey and Jason Moser discuss Apple resuming watch sales, and long battle against Masimo, why it’s difficult to make accurate economic predictions, understanding a business’s valuation and its story, and a stock and an ETF we plan on holding through 2024. Plus, 18 minutes in, Robert Brokamp and Alison Southwick provide some tips to be more productive in the new year. Stocks/ETFs mentioned: AAPL, MASI, TDOC, AXON, SCHD. Host - Ricky Mulvey; Guests - Jason Moser, Alison Southwick, Robert Brokamp

It’s our annual best-of interview show! Best-selling author Morgan Housel talks through his book Same as Ever the timeless lessons from history that endure, no matter how the world changes. Then, 19 minutes in, restaurateur, investor, and chairman at Cava Ron Shaich talks about Cava’s path to becoming a public company, and why you might not want to bet against him in the restaurant industry. Stocks discussed: GOOG, GOOGL, X, META, CAVA, SBUX. Host - Dylan Lewis; Guests - Morgan Housel, Ron Shaich

Matt Frankel and Jason Moser, our resident Fintech Fools, caught up to talk about the payments space, how it's changed this year, and what they’re keeping an eye on come 2024. They discuss the state of the “War on Cash”, embedded finance, and two “toll booths” that aren’t going away anytime soon. Tickers discussed: V, MC, PYPL, SQ, PINS, MQ, FOUR, MELI, UBER, DASH. Hosts - Jason Moser, Matt Frankel