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In the span of 12 years Facebook has gone from start-up to global domination.  Jeff Fischer shares why he’s not concerned with Facebook’s expenses and is more interested in revenue-per-user.

It’s Deep Dive Week!  Simon Erickson analyzes the business of Alphabet, including the key metrics he looks at, the main drivers of the business, and the potential for new initiatives.

JP Morgan reports strong profits, while Yum Brands’ quarter could be described as puissant. Plus we analyze pending details in the agribusiness and retail industries.

Amazon sold a boatload of stuff yesterday. Kinder Morgan and Southern strike a natural gas pipeline deal. Plus we dip into the Fool Mailbag.

Pokemon Go’s instant popularity sends shares of Nintendo up 60%. Jeff Fischer breaks down an options trade and shares his outlook on financials heading into earnings season.  Plus, we discuss Tom Gardner’s walk for DC Prep. For more details go to 131.fool.com

UFC takes mixed-martial arts to the next level as several groups combine to buy it for $4 billion. Twitter goes for more live video programming, Amazon gears up for Prime Day, and we’ve got 3 companies to watch this earnings season.

French conglomerate Danone doubles its U.S. business by buying WhiteWave Foods for $10 billion. Costco’s June sales surprises Wall Street. Plus we continue to search for Lululemon Athletica’s missing board member and preview Baidu’s next report.

One of Chipotle’s top executives is charged with cocaine possession. Starbucks raises prices for the 3rd July in a row. Plus, we gear up for earnings season.

Tesla Motors falls short on Q2 deliveries. What does Kevin Durant’s move to Golden State mean for Nike and Under Armour?  Plus, we celebrate Hostess Brands’ return to the public markets.

Hershey’s soars on a buyout bid from Mondelez International. McCormick hits a new high while Darden Restaurants sinks on weak guidance. Plus we analyze defensive stocks and overrated spices.