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Rising more than 14%, the S&P 500 had its 2nd-best start to the year this century! But meme stocks and inflation also became headline stories for investors. Emily Flippen and Jason Moser look back at the 1st half of 2021 and share why Procore’s IPO and opportunities from the pending infrastructure legislation should be getting more attention, and why Forrest Li (Sea Limited) and Dan Springer (Docusign) are early frontrunners for “CEO of the Year”. They also discuss why Peloton and Quidel both need a strong 2nd half, and why they’re keeping their eyes on the cannabis industry and the ongoing semiconductor shortage. Plus, Jason and Emily recommend several books for investors’ summer reading lists. Also, best-selling author Dan Heath reveals how creating a powerful experience for customers can deliver economic upside for businesses, the key to making better decisions, and other insights from his book, 'The Power of Moments: Why Certain Experiences Have Extraordinary Impact'

Nike just does it, Google delays removing cookies, Visa makes a big buy, Peloton ventures into wearables, Accenture surges on earnings, and FedEx stumbles. Motley Fool analysts Andy Cross, Emily Flippen, and Jason Moser weigh in on those stories and share a couple of stocks on their radar: Virgin Galactic and FactSet. Plus, Washington Post space reporter Christian Davenport talks Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, and the business of space

Adobe hits an all-time high on earnings, Kroger raises guidance and announces a $1B stock buyback, The Honest Company issues its first report as a public company, Homebuilder Lennar posts strong profits, and electric-truck maker Lordstown Motors needs new management. Ron Gross and Jason Moser analyse those stories, discuss value plays vs. value traps, weigh in on El Pollo Loco’s flying chickens, and share two stocks on their radar: Qorvo and GAN Limited. Plus, Motley Fool healthcare contributor Keith Speights discusses the latest on Covid vaccines, Johnson & Johnson, and the controversy surrounding the FDA’s approval of Biogen’s treatment for Alzheimer’s.

Despite increased fears about inflation the S&P 500 hits a new all-time high. Chewy, RH, and Marvell Technology all post better 1st-quarter results than Wall Street was expecting. Dave & Buster’s pops, Casey’s General Stores drops, Monday.com makes its public debut, and Stitch Fix shows encouraging growth as it gets ready for a new CEO. Jason Moser and Ron Gross analyze those stories and share why Masimo and Accenture are on their radar. Plus, best-selling author and Nobel Prize-winner Daniel Kahneman shares insights from his new book, Noise: A Flaw in Human Judgment.

AMC Entertainment takes investors on a wild ride; DocuSign, Five Below, Lululemon, and Zoom Video report strong earnings; Twitter launches a subscription service; Etsy makes a big buy; and enterprise search company Elastic gets a nice bounce on earnings. Motley Fool analysts Emily Flippen and Jason Moser discuss those stories and share two stocks on their radar: Brazilian payment processor StoneCo and hardware and software maker Trimble. Plus, restaurant industry expert David Henkes talks winners and losers, the importance of chicken sandwiches, and why investors should expect more restaurants to go public.

Amazon buys MGM Studios, Costco slips a bit despite strong earnings, Salesforce rises, and Dick’s Sporting Goods swings higher thanks to strength in its golf business. Motley Fool analysts Ron Gross and Jason Moser discuss those stories and weigh in on the latest from Okta, Ulta Beauty, Autodesk, and Williams-Sonoma. Plus, Ron and Jason share two stocks on their radar: Elastic and Toro; and Reuters automotive reporter Paul Lienert discusses Ford’s new electric F-150, Tesla, Apple, and the future of the auto industry.

Target and Walmart rise on strong sales growth, Home Depot and Lowe’s slide, Bitcoin tumbles during a volatile week, AT&T’s WarnerMedia merges with Discovery to make a new entertainment juggernaut, Twilio and Snap rise after each makes a big acquisition, Oatly surges in its Wall Street debut, and Pringles and Wendy’s team up to create a spicy chicken sandwich-flavored chip. Motley Fool analysts Andy Cross and Jason Moser discuss those stories and share two stocks on their radar: Autodesk and Qualcomm. Plus, Motley Fool analyst Maria Gallagher talks with Beyond Capital Co-Founder and CEO Eva Yazhar.

Disney+ subscriber growth falls short of Wall Street’s expectations, Marriott International and Airbnb find room for improvement, Roblox pops on strong revenue, and DoorDash shares rev 20% on upbeat guidance. The Trade Desk and Unity Software both fall despite encouraging 1st-quarter reports, Bill Ackman orders up a 6% stake in Domino’s Pizza, and Krispy Kreme plots a return to the public markets. Jason Moser and Ron Gross analyze those stories and share two stocks on their radar: Home Depot and Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical. Plus, Bloomberg senior editor Brad Stone shares how Amazon secretly developed the Echo, which cities were the real finalists to be the home of HQ2, and other insights from his new book 'Amazon Unbound: Jeff Bezos and the Invention of a Global Empire'.

Peloton shares fall, and its CEO apologizes for not recalling treadmills sooner. Activision Blizzard, Cloudflare, PayPal, and Square deliver stronger results than their stock movements indicate. Beyond Meat slips, Match Group connects, and Etsy tumbles. Motley Fool analysts Emily Flippen and Jason Moser discuss those stories and share a couple of stocks on their radar: Bill.com and Fiverr. Plus, Matt Argersinger, lead advisor of Millionacres, a Motley Fool investing service, shares why he believes the housing market will stay hot and what he’s watching in commercial real estate.

Alphabet, Amazon, and Apple report record earnings, and Microsoft reports its biggest revenue growth in three years. Shopify rises on a strong quarter, Shares of Crocs, Facebook, and Waste Management hit all-time highs, Pinterest and Teladoc tumble, and Domino’s reports double-digit growth. Motley Fool analysts Ron Gross and Jason Moser discuss those stories and dig into earnings news from Starbucks, McDonald’s, and Visa. Plus, our analysts share a couple of stocks on their radar: Axon Enterprise and Skillz.