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Turns out Netflix did NOT lose 2 million subscribers as previously predicted (Only 970,000). Tim Beyers discusses the market's relief that 2nd-quarter results for Netflix were "less bad", why Microsoft shareholders have a stake in Netflix's success, and Twitter winning the first round in its legal battle with Elon Musk. Also, Ricky Mulvey and Catie Peiper discuss how entertainment companies have dealt with rough economic situations in the past (and how they could respond in the current environment), and preview this year's San Diego Comic-Con! Stocks mentioned: NFLX, MSFT, TWTR, DIS, WBD, AMZN. Host - Chris Hill; Guests - Tim Beyers, Catie Peiper

There are plenty of reasons to love a stock with a high dividend, and plenty of questions for investors to ask. Matt Argersinger, Anthony Schiavone, and Ricky Mulvey continue their conversation about dividend investing and discuss dividend stocks that have taken a recent hit, a potential high-yield trap, and the power of compounding dividends. Stocks mentioned: KO, WMT, SBUX, HD, TXN, MTN, STWD, MO, VALE, IRM Additional resource: Dividend Kings - https://www.fool.com/investing/stock-market/types-of-stocks/dividend-stocks/dividend-kings/ Host: Ricky Mulvey Guests: Matt Argersinger, Anthony Schiavone

Warren Buffett isn’t planning on paying his shareholders a dividend, but he’s a big fan of getting a piece of his stocks’ profits. Ricky Mulvey joins The Motley Fool’s Matt Argersinger and Anthony Schiavone to talk about the fundamentals of dividend investing, including the case for buying dividend stocks, how to spot healthy payouts, and a few interesting income-generating opportunities. Tickers mentioned: BRK.A, BRK.B, GE, KO, MTN, VYM, VIG, NOBL, EBAY, DGX, EPR Bonus Resource - List of Dividend Aristocrats - https://www.fool.com/investing/stock-market/types-of-stocks/dividend-stocks/dividend-aristocrats/ Host: Ricky Mulvey Guests: Matt Argersinger, Anthony Schiavone

As U.S. job growth continues, the biggest tech companies plot their next moves. Maria Gallagher and Jason Moser discuss June's jobs report, falling gas prices, and the shifting employment landscape, Apple and Google looking to monetize the lock screen of your phone, Meta Platforms planning to launch a $1,000 VR headset, a big rationale for Levi's dividend increase, and the latest from Amazon, Upstart Holdings, and GameStop. 20 minutes in, Rachel Warren talks with Jay Jacobs, U.S. Head of Thematics and Active Equity ETFs at BlackRock, about the trends he and his team are watching in infrastructure, emerging markets, and healthcare. Then, at 33 minutes in, Maria and Jason answer a listener's question about Warner Bros Discovery, and share two stocks on their radar: Paycom and Procore Technologies. Stocks discussed: UPST, AMZN, JET, DASH, META, AAPL, GOOG, GOOGL, TWTR, GME, LEVI, WBD, PAYC, PCOR. Host - Chris Hill; Guests - Maria Gallagher, Jason Moser, Rachel Warren, Jay Jacobs

Over the holiday weekend (4th July), we take a break from the cookouts and fireworks to focus on FI – Financial Independence – with Motley Fool contributor Brian Feroldi. Dylan Lewis and Brian Feroldi discuss the core principles of FI and the different styles it can take, why a down market is a great time to check in on your financial independence and retirement progress, and why it’s not too late to get started if you feel behind! Host - Dylan Lewis; Guest- Brian Feroldi

Halfway through 2022 it's time for investors to see where we've been and what to look for in the 2nd half of the year. Ron Gross and Jason Moser discuss investing headlines for the 1st half of the year, early frontrunners for "CEO of the Year", who needs a stronger 2nd half of 2022, and three stocks poised for upside. Also, we're dipping into the vault for one of our favourite conversations. Recorded in front of a live audience, best-selling author David Epstein discusses Tiger Woods, predictors of success in the business world, and other takeaways from his book 'Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World'. Stocks discussed on the show: PFE, TTD, SBUX, TWTR, TGT, DIS, NFLX, DOCU, ADBE, MSFT, ZM, MAR, ABNB, UBER. Host - Chris Hill; Guests - Jason Moser, Ron Gross, David Epstein

Corruption is a trillion-dollar drag for investors. So why doesn’t it get more attention? Oliver Bullough is the author of “Butler to the World: How Britain Helps the World's Worst People Launder Money, Commit Crimes, and Get Away with Anything.” He joined Bill Mann, Maria Gallagher, and John Rotonti to discuss the “easy” process of money laundering, a look inside the business of corruption, and super yachts, volcanic islands, and opaque legal structures. Hosts - Bill Mann, Maria Gallagher, John Rotonti; Guest - Oliver Bullough

Most restaurant businesses operate in a single category, but not Darden Restaurants. Jason Moser discusses Olive Garden driving the bulk of revenue, a comeback by Darden's fine dining segment, capital decisions that we like (dividend increase!) and don't like (share buyback plan), and Rite Aid's stock pop and raised guidance still not being enough to get us interested in buying shares. Plus, at 14:41 minutes in and with shares down nearly 70% over the past year, is Zoom Video a screaming buy or past its prime? Jason Hall and Ryan Henderson debate bull vs. bear! Stocks discussed - DRI, RAD, CVS, WBA, ZM, MSFT; Host - Chris Hill; Guests - Jason Moser, Jason Hall, Ryan Henderson

We’ve got a lot of space. And a whole lot of it is unused in office buildings, city centers, and shopping malls. We also need a lot of space for multifamily housing, data centers, and warehouses. Is there some opportunity in the middle for investors? Deidre Woollard and Matt Argersinger discuss the complexities in transforming an office building into apartments, commercial real estate trends catching their attention, and ideas for investors who like dividends. Stocks/REITs mentioned - BX, AMZN, HHC, PLD, SRG, STAG, DRE, ARE, MAA, VICI, EPR; Host - Deidre Woollard; Guest - Matt Argersinger

The Fed raises interest rates as the S&P 500 heads for its worst week since March 2020. Ron Gross and Maria Gallagher discuss stocks rallying on Wednesday afternoon only to fall on Thursday, Adobe's latest results being outweighed by guidance, Roku's new partnership with Walmart, winners and losers from the trend of people returning to restaurants and the latest from Kroger, Oracle, and Chewy. Meanwhile senior analyst Auri Hughes and CEO Tom Gardner talk with Rimini CEO Seth Ravin about his company's unique opportunity and its legal battle with Oracle and Maria and Ron share two stocks on their radar: Rover Group and Sportradar Group. Stocks discussed on the show: KR, ADBE, NFLX, ROKU, WMT, YELP, DASH, KO, PEP, ORCL, CHWY, RMNI, ROVR, SRAD; Host - Chris Hill; Guests - Maria Gallagher, Ron Gross, Auri Hughes, Tom Gardner, Seth Ravin