On this week's show, we talk about the economic implications of the earthquake in Japan. Seth Jayson explains why he thinks Netflix has a Facebook-sized problem. James Early explains why Warren Buffett is the anti-Starbucks. And Ron Gross gives his take on a Twitter-based hedge fund. All that plus ESPN columnist Chad Millman talks about the business of sports gambling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do competitors stand a chance against the iPad 2? What does Wal-Mart's dividend hike mean for investors? What do Warren Buffett and Charlie Sheen have in common?  We tackle those questions and talk about the business of happiness with tech titan Ted Leonsis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What's behind Wal-Mart's slumping same-store-sales in the U.S.? Should Netflix fear Amazon's new video streaming service? Which stocks will benefit from rising oil prices? And how could shareholders possibly lose by investing in a business called Rent-A-Husband?  All that plus CNBC's Brian Shactman talks about the future of the tobacco industry in advance of CNBC's new documentary, Cigarette Wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What will IBM’s Watson do for his next act? Will Starbucks grind out big profits with single-serve coffee? What’s behind Warren Buffett’s latest buying and selling? We’ll tackle those stories, visit Australia for some stock ideas, and talk Academy Awards with film critic Nell Minow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our analysts discuss the latest earnings from Chipotle, Cisco, and Disney.  We delve into Microsoft's new deal with Nokia and talk retail with Costco CEO and co-founder Jim Sinegal.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Best-selling author Michael Lewis talks about Wall Street's next big bet.  BP resumes its dividend.  Mattel reports big earnings.  And Netflix braces itself for some big competition.  Plus, we put you to the test with our Victoria's Secret quiz and share some stocks on our radar.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Microsoft’s latest quarterly earnings were a mixed bag but we’ll tell you why the stock is poised for success.  Plus, the latest earnings analysis on Amazon, Ford, McDonald’s, Netflix and more.  All that (and more) and we’ll talk emerging markets, global trends, and the future of Lady Gaga with economist Daniel Altman, author of the new book Outrageous Fortunes: The Twelve Surprising Trends That Will Reshape the Global Economy.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is President Obama's new economic advisor a bad investment? What will a new CEO do for Google? Will healthier foods translate to healthier profits for Wal-Mart? And will the iPad be able to save Playboy? We'll tackle those questions, share some stocks on our radar, and talk with New York Times writer Eduardo Porter about The Price of Everything. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Fed Chief Bernanke wearing rose-colored glasses? How did Intel rack up big quarterly profits? Who will be the winners and losers with the Verizon iPhone? And should investors take Ford or GM out for a spin? We'll tackle those stories and talk with Detroit Free Press business columnist Tom Walsh about the North American International Auto Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Facebook really worth $50 billion? Is GM on the road to recovery? Is Microsoft Kinect the future of television? And does the Starbucks CEO know the difference between a mermaid and a siren? On this week’s Motley Fool Money, we answer those questions and talk with Consumer Electronics Association Chief Economist Shawn DuBravac about some hot tech products at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices