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Will the consumer spending American Express saw in the 4th quarter translate to other companies like Visa and Mastercard? Why will it take Johnson & Johnson two full years to split its company? Bill Mann answers those questions and shares his perspective on the market's recent volatility. Plus, Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp (and some surprise guests!) discuss ways to manage risk.

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Stocks: SHOP, NVDA, JNJ, GSK, BRK-B, BRK-A, AXP, COST, V, MA, PYPL

Host: Chris Hill
Guests: Bill Mann, Alison Southwick, Robert Brokamp
Producer: Ricky Mulvey
Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl

It's never easy to see your stocks go down, especially when the overall market starts the way it has this year. Jason Moser discusses the importance (and psychological challenge) of being a net buyer of stocks and opens up about his decision-making process to buy more shares of Cloudflare, before he and Chris Hill share two stocks on their respective watchlists that they are looking to add shares of next.
Plus, Bill Mann discusses China's enormous middle class, why so many businesses are making a play for it, and the role real estate investing plays in China.

If you're looking for stocks to add to your own watchlist, we've got 15 in our free Investing Starter Kit.
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Stocks: NET, SBUX, TWLO, AMZN, NFLX, PYPL, SHOP, JD, NTDOY

Host: Chris Hill
Guests: Jason Moser, Bill Mann
Producer: Ricky Mulvey
Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl

In the complex world of crypto, how do you separate the junk from the value? Motley Fool cryptocurrency expert Bernd Schmid joins producer Ricky Mulvey to discuss what long-term investors should look for in this emerging space, including:
 - How to think about allocation
 - The real-world problems that blockchain platforms are already solving
 - Fundamental differences between Bitcoin and Ethereum.

Stocks: OSTK, NVDA
Cryptos: BTC, ETH, SOL, MATIC

What Is Proof of Stake (PoS) in Crypto? - https://www.fool.com/investing/stock-market/market-sectors/financials/cryptocurrency-stocks/proof-of-stake/
What Is Cold Storage in Crypto? - https://www.fool.com/investing/stock-market/market-sectors/financials/cryptocurrency-stocks/cold-storage/

Host: Ricky Mulvey
Guest:  Bernd Schmid
Engineers: Rick Engdahl, Dan Boyd

Understanding the math can help you weather the storm as a stock investor. Ayal Cusner, Investing AI & Automation lead at The Motley Fool, joins CEO and co-founder Tom Gardner to talk about the data that can give you more peace of mind when the market goes sideways.

In this episode they discuss:
 - The math behind stock volatility
 - The fundamentals of owning growth-oriented companies
 - The potential long-term rewards of going on stock investing’s wild ride

To learn more:
How to Calculate Volatility of a Stock - https://www.fool.com/investing/how-to-invest/stocks/how-to-calculate-stock-volatility/
Understanding Portfolio Diversification - https://www.fool.com/investing/how-to-invest/portfolio-diversification/

Host: Tom Gardner
Guest:  Ayal Cusner
Producer: Ricky Mulvey
Engineers: Rick Engdahl, Dan Boyd

Netflix shares fall more than 20% as increasing competition from Disney, Apple, and HBO Max (among others) cut into subscriber growth. Peloton's stock fell 25% on Thursday on reports of halted production and potential layoffs. United and American Airlines express optimism about increased travel in the spring and summer. And for the second quarter in a row Procter & Gamble flexes its pricing power muscles. Andy Cross and Ron Gross analyze those stories, Amazon's new clothing store, Winnebago's new EV, and share two stocks on their radar: Restoration Hardware and Intellia Therapeutics.
Aaron Bush discusses the shifting landscape in the video game industry, the move to create ecosystems (instead of merely publishing games), and shares why he believes Roblox could be one of the defining consumer companies of the 2020s.

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Stocks: NFLX, T, DIS, AAPL, MSFT, ATVI, META, PTON, AAL, UAL, PG, RBLX, AMZN, WGO, TSLA, RH, NTLA

Host: Chris Hill
Guests: Andy Cross, Ron Gross, Aaron Bush
Engineer: Dan Boyd

Both Amazon and Costco are expected to increase their membership fees this year. Will they surprise customers (and investors) by increasing their fees by more than they have in the past? Maria Gallagher analyzes what’s expected and why pricing power is harder for entertainment businesses like Spotify, Netflix, and Disney+. She also discusses the expansion of McDonald’s partnership with Beyond Meat, the anticipated IPO of Impossible Foods, and why she’s not as bullish as others on the plant-based protein industry.
Plus, Jason Moser and Matt Frankel dig into Shift4 Payments and share why it’s more than simply a payments processing business.

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Stocks: AMZN, COST, WMT, NFLX, DIS, SPOT, MCD, BYND, UL, FOUR, TOST, SQ

Host: Chris Hill
Guests: Maria Gallagher, Jason Moser, Matt Frankel
Producer: Ricky Mulvey
Engineers: Dan Boyd

Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard wasn't just a shot at Meta Platforms. Shares of Sony continue to fall in the wake of Microsoft's move, causing some to question the future of Sony's PlayStation. Tim Beyers analyzes the shifting landscape in entertainment, including Google's move to shut down its original programming division at YouTube. He also discusses whether winning regulatory approval to become a bank holding company makes SoFi Technologies a more attractive investment and Verizon and AT&T changing some of their plans for today's nationwide rollout of 5G.
Plus, Ricky Mulvey talks with John Laconte from The Vail Daily about how Vail Mountain Resorts is managing a labor shortage after a difficult holiday season.

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Stocks: SONY, GOOG, GOOGL, MSFT, ATVI, META, SOFI, SQ, VZ, T, MTN

Host: Chris Hill
Guests: Tim Beyers, John LaConte
Producer: Ricky Mulvey
Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl

With its biggest acquisition ever, Microsoft buys Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion. Jason Moser analyzes why the move signals a direct shot at Meta Platforms and why Microsoft shareholders should be optimistic about the company's gaming aspirations. He also examines shares of Goldman Sachs and The Gap, both falling similar amounts, and why one of them represents a potential buying opportunity.
Plus, Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp discuss actionable ways to stay on track with your financial goals for 2022, including a rare triple-tax advantage to help prepare for future healthcare costs.

Stocks: MSFT, ATVI, META, NVDA, GPS, GS

Host: Chris Hill
Guests: Jason Moser, Alison Southwick, Robert Brokamp
Producer: Ricky Mulvey
Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl

At some point in their journey, 90% of the world's goods travel by ship. Ordering something on Amazon may be simple, but getting to your front door is anything but. It's a topic that Christopher Mims, technology columnist for The Wall Street Journal, covers in his book Arriving Today: From Factory to Front Door – Why Everything Has Changed About How and What We Buy.

In this episode producer Ricky Mulvey talks with Mims about his book, covering topics including:
- The roots of the microchip shortage
- Why Uber had a difficult time disrupting the trucking industry.
- What it’s like to work in an Amazon fulfillment center
- How to explain the metaverse to your mom

You can follow Christopher Mims on Twitter @mims.

Host: Ricky Mulvey
Guest: Christopher Mims
Engineers: Rick Engdahl, Dan Boyd

While many wouldn’t go on vacation without a plan, that’s exactly how most people begin their investing journey. Amanda Kish, Financial Planner Specialist, joins Motley Fool co-founder Tom Gardner to discuss how to build a financial plan.

In this episode, they cover:
- How to understand yourself as an investor.
- The key financial planning steps that new parents should take
- How often you need to revisit a financial plan
- The times you may want professional financial planning advice, and the parts you can do yourself.

If you're looking to start a financial plan, we can help.
Visit www.fool.com/StarterKit for a free copy of our investing "Starter Kit" and we’ll email it to you.

Host: Tom Gardner
Guest: Amanda Kish
Producer: Ricky Mulvey
Engineers: Rick Engdahl, Dan Boyd