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On today's show the gang takes a look at earnings from Netflix and UnitedHealth Group. Plus they dive into the mailbag and discuss how to play the long term future of the energy industry. 

Amazon is getting into the movie business.  Halliburton’s 4th-quarter profits aren’t enough.  Plus we dip into the Fool Mailbag to discuss dividend-paying stocks.

Columnist Morgan Housel analyzes the Swiss currency move and how it affects investors.  Plus we dip into the Fool Mailbag and discuss what Wall Street market strategists are predicting for the stock market’s return in 2015.

Tesla’s stock drops on CEO Elon Musk’s comments that the company will turn a profit in 2020.  Motley Fool Funds analysts Bill Mann and Bill Barker share why long-term shareholders should not be concerned about that.  We also discuss the latest results from Wells Fargo and JP Morgan Chase, as well as the business of snow removal.

Back from Las Vegas, our analysts share what they learned at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show, including technology’s impact on the future of the video game industry and entertainment.  Plus, travel tips for anyone heading to Sin City for a business trip.

Tiffany’s stock falls after reporting weak holiday sales.  Motley Fool Funds analyst Bill Barker discusses Tiffany’s challenges overseas and shares his thoughts on energy and retail stocks as earnings season kicks off.

Costco’s same-store sales for December come in higher than expected.  We discuss the relative importance of retail comps, as well as how investors can use options to protect themselves against potential losses.

Motley Fool Funds analysts Bill Barker and Bryan Hinmon discuss the price of oil and the opportunities for investors. JC Penney rises on stronger-than-expected holiday sales. And we examine the last, desperate days of teen apparel retailer Wet Seal.

Verizon considers a joint venture with AOL.  El Pollo Loco rises on an upgrade, and Coach buys luxury shoe company Stuart Weitzman.  We discuss these stories and more as we celebrate our 4th anniversary.

Who needs a big 2015?  Twitter, ExxonMobil and other big energy companies, say our analysts.  Plus we make reckless predictions and share why BlackBerry and Zillow are the top stocks on our watchlists.