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Apr 18, 2016 • 25min
Millennium Week Begins!
The countdown to our 1,000th episode is on. We’ve got earnings from Hasbro and Pepsi, as Amazon unveils a monthly video plan. Plus, Fool podcasts are now on Spotify!
Apr 14, 2016 • 24min
Should I Short My Own Company?
Delta Airlines and Bank of America kick off earnings season. PC sales fall for the 6th quarter in a row. Plus we dip into the Fool Mailbag to discuss whether it’s wise to short your own company. For a free preview of our Motley Fool PRO service, just go to TryPro.Fool.com.
Apr 13, 2016 • 23min
The Death of Coal
America’s largest coal company goes bankrupt, while railroad operator CSX sees far lower coal shipments. Bill Mann and Bill Barker from Motley Fool Funds discuss who dividend stocks are right for and why the healthy amount of alcohol depends on where you live.
Apr 12, 2016 • 17min
Why We Love A Good Story
Morgan Housel shares why investors love a good story, why good bets are still good after they go south, and his 1st memory of MarketFoolery.
Apr 11, 2016 • 21min
Yahoo Bidding Heats Up
Verizon may be the frontrunner, but the Daily Mail just entered the bidding for Yahoo’s core assets. Plus we analyze Under Armour’s fall after The Masters and raise some questions about an upcoming beverage IPO.
Apr 7, 2016 • 20min
Victoria’s Secret: Best In Class
L Brands (parent company of Victoria’s Secret) announces a restructuring. Motley Fool Funds analyst Bill Barker shares why L Brands has been the best stock in the apparel industry over the past 15 years. Plus we discuss Bed, Bath & Beyond, Wynn Resorts, and (of course) National Beer Day.
Apr 6, 2016 • 21min
Tesla Motors: Caveat Shorter
Tesla Motors missed their delivery target, but only a fool (small f) would short that stock. Plus we take a closer look at the solar energy industry.
Apr 5, 2016 • 16min
Nobody Remembers Number Two
Disney’s COO abruptly resigns. Plus discuss the Panama Papers and why basing your investing decisions on Pres. Eisenhower’s final year in office might be a bad idea.
Apr 4, 2016 • 25min
Alaska Air Buys Virgin America
Merger Monday (again!) lives up to its name with a $4 billion deal in the airline industry. Plus Staples makes an interesting bet on office space and we dip into the Fool Mailbag.
Mar 31, 2016 • 27min
Burger Wars Are Heating Up
McDonald’s announces a big push in China the same day it gets a new competitor: Chipotle. Plus we analyze Movado Group’s struggles and reminisce about some of our favorite April Fool’s Day pranks.
