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Snap Goes Down, Takes Others With It

May 24, 2022

Tim Beyers, a senior analyst at Motley Fool, dives into Snap's shocking 40% stock plunge and how CEO Evan Spiegel's communication contributed to the chaos. He reveals the fallout affecting larger players like Alphabet and Meta. The conversation also highlights Zoom's impressive earnings and strong market position, showcasing its resilience amidst uncertainties. Finally, strategies for investors to combat inflation are discussed, offering insights into navigating this challenging financial landscape.

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Intro

2min

Snap's Financial Struggles and Market Impact

7min

Zoom's Resilient Growth Amidst Market Challenges

7min

Strategies for Navigating Inflation in Investing

1min

Investing in Inflation-Linked Bonds

8min

It's a rare day when a single $20 billion-dollar company drags much larger businesses down with it. (0:25) Tim Beyers discusses: - Snap's 40% drop and CEO Evan Spiegel's less-than-great communication around guidance - The ripple effect on Alphabet, Meta Platforms, The Trade Desk, and others - How the current environment has little patience for nuance - Zoom Video's strong results and upbeat guidance - The underrated health of Zoom's business

(15:00) Robert Brokamp talks with Dan Caplinger about a couple of ways investors can fight inflation.

Stocks discussed: SNAP, FB, ROKU, PINS, GOOG, GOOGL, TTD, ZM

Host: Chris Hill Guests: Tim Beyers, Robert Brokamp, Dan Caplinger Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl

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