MarketFoolery
The Motley Fool's daily look at stocks in the news, the top business/investing stories, and occasional tangents.
Latest episodes
Jan 6, 2021 • 20min
Georgia on Wall Street’s Mind
The Senate elections in Georgia send ripple effects to the market, as cannabis and solar stocks pop. Walgreens sells its drug distribution to AmerisourceBergen in a cash & stock deal worth $6.5 billion. Wyndham Destinations buys Travel & Leisure magazine from Meredith Corp. and announces a new corporate name and ticker symbol. Bill Barker analyzes those stories and considers which ambassador post he would prefer under a Mann administration.
Jan 5, 2021 • 16min
“It’s not the years, it’s the mileage.”
Three years ago Amazon, Berkshire-Hathaway, and JPMorgan Chase announced a partnership that would end up becoming Haven Healthcare. Now the partnership (and Haven) is dissolving. Qualcomm CEO Steve Mollenkopf announces he’s leaving after seven years in the corner office. Ron Gross analyzes those stories, and shares thoughts on portfolio allocation as we dip into the Fool Mailbag. Plus, we take a moment to reflect on the 10-year anniversary of this podcast.
Jan 4, 2021 • 18min
1 Done Deal, 1 Pending Deal
Teledyne buys FLIR Systems in a cash & stock deal worth $8 billion. Roku is in advanced talks to buy Quibi’s entire catalog of content. Jason Moser analyzes those stories, as well as Chipotle’s new “rice” offering and the impending launch of McDonald’s much-anticipated crispy chicken sandwich.
Dec 31, 2020 • 11min
“This is what winning looks like.”
The first episode of MarketFoolery was January 5, 2011. What if you’d bought and held the stocks discussed that day? Chris Hill wraps up the year with a few thoughts on investing in both the stock market and your personal wellbeing.
Dec 30, 2020 • 15min
2020’s Market Was More Complex Than It Will Appear
AstraZeneca’s vaccine gets UK approval, but the FDA has yet to decide. Bill Barker analyzes that story, reacts to 2021 precitions about the price of oil and a return to domestic travel, and shares why future investors might not realize how crazy 2020 was for the stock market.
Dec 28, 2020 • 16min
Square Music?
Square is considering an acquisition of TIDAL, a music streaming service. Jason Moser analyzes the pros, cons, and potential price tags of a deal, and offers an overview of the financial industry for 2021.
Dec 26, 2020 • 26min
Thank You, Clark Howard
After more than 30 years, Clark Howard is retiring from daily radio. A best-selling author, Clark was inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame in 2015. Chris Hill shares a few thoughts on Clark’s impact, as well as a conversation they had in 2013 about Clark’s latest book, tips for teaching kids about money, and more. They also discuss the greatest money advice Clark ever gave Chris.
Dec 24, 2020 • 10min
‘Twas The Night Before Christmas
Chris Hill checks in to see how your last-minute shopping is going before he hands the show off to the immortal Louis Armstrong.
Dec 23, 2020 • 22min
2 CEOs of the Year, 1 Honorable Mention
Bill Barker shares why the CEOs of Pfizer and Moderna get his vote for “CEO of the Year” and why Bob Iger gets his honorable mention. Plus we discuss mishaps involving AT&T and Kodak, preview an upcoming bonus episode, and thank listeners for their feedback on the recent “Kringle, P.I.” episode. Holiday Song - “Take You to the Cool” by Shaggy (feat. Richie Stevens & Conkarah)
Dec 22, 2020 • 17min
Real Talk About The RealReal
Shares of Sportsman’s Warehouse pop 35% as Great American Outdoors Group takes it private. One Wall Street firm upgrades The RealReal, but how big is the addressable market for luxury consignment? Maria Gallagher analyzes those stories and shares why Ajay Banga of Mastercard and Randy Garutti of Shake Shack get her votes for “CEO of the Year”. Holiday Song - “Merry Christmas, Baby” by Otis Redding
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