It's the perfect time to review your financial plan for investing in 2023. (0:21) Andy Cross discusses: - His optimism after the worst year for investors since 2008 - The potential for 2023 to be "a stock picker's market" - Why financials and healthcare are two of the industries he's watching for opportunities (10:15) Robert Brokamp weighs in on whether all investors should more seriously consider bonds, why retirees might be able to increase their safe withdrawal rates, and the biggest asset younger investors have this year.  Looking for more investing ideas? Go to www.fool.com/report to get your free copy of our "5 Stocks Under $49" report. Host: Chris Hill Guests: Andy Cross, Robert Brokamp Engineer: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joining the discussion are Andy Cross, Chief Investment Officer at The Motley Fool; Kirsten Guerra, Analyst known for her successful investment in Axon Enterprise; and Jason Moser, Analyst with insights into animal health stocks. They delve into powerful stock narratives, including Copart's innovative auction model and Axon’s mission-driven growth. The conversation also touches on Crocs’ transformation from ridicule to respect and historical insights on Apple's long-term success. Themes of patience, resilience, and aligning investments with personal values shine through.

Andy Cross and Matt Argersinger, both Motley Fool Senior Analysts, discuss Disney's resurgence in streaming and box office performance, along with Spotify's subscriber strength. They explore Shopify's recovery and the recent market reactions of Cava and Instacart post-earnings. Personal finance expert Robert Brokamp provides key retirement account insights for 2025. The duo also analyzes Nike's strategic comeback and Papa John's promising potential, all while navigating the complexities of the housing market and its effects on retail.

Investing gurus Bill Mann and Andy Cross face off in a thrilling market cap game show championship. They discuss companies like Union Pacific, Sport Radar Group AG, Nari Medical, Dexcom, and Teladoc. The podcast also explores the rollercoaster journeys of companies like Netflix and Sleep Number, ending with a nail-biting showdown for the world championship title.

Bill Mann discusses Microsoft crossing $3T and becoming the largest publicly traded company, while Andy Cross talks about Alibaba's co-founders buying $200M shares and the state of investing in China. Other topics include Tesla's quarter, Netflix's subscriber growth, and IBM's AI play. They also discuss the potential of Comcast's Peacock, and highlight stocks to watch: Spotify and MercadoLibre.