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Donald Trump’s 2024 election victory gave investors a swift and decisive read on America’s next president. We sort through the reaction and everything else going on in the market this week.   (00:20) Asit Sharma and Dylan Lewis discuss: - The reactions to Donald’s Trump’s 2024 Presidential victory across the crypto, currency, and stock markets. And a reminder as you see Trump Trade headlines for specific sectors and companies. - Super Micro’s woes, and the outlook for a company with no auditor, no annual report and perhaps soon, no listing exchange. - Nvidia topping Apple as the most valuable company in the world and heading into the Dow Jones Industrial Average soon.  - Why Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly are giving totally different reads on the markets for GLP-1 drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound.  Companies discussed: BTC, SMCI, NVDA, AAPL, INTC, NVO Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Asit Sharma Producer: Mary Long Engineers: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A red hot software company is continuing to impress investors. (00:21) Ricky Mulvey and David Meier offer up some counter programming for election night. They discuss: - Palantir’s impressive results. - Harvard’s “just ok” endowment returns. - Why individuals have advantages over institutional investors. - Stories causing them to be rationally optimistic. Companies discussed: PLTR, ACN, CTSH, VRTX Host: Ricky Mulvey Guest: David Meier Producer: Mary Long Engineer: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are a lot of billions on that balance sheet. What might Buffett want to do with all of it? (00:21) Jason Moser and Mary Long discuss: - What to make of Berkshire’s latest sells. - Turnaround ideas for TGI Friday’s. - Uber’s expanding network. Learn more about the Range Rover Sport at www.landroverusa.com Companies discussed: BRK.A, BRK.B, CAVA, UBER, EXPE, TWLO Host: Mary Long Guest: Jason Moser Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some companies drop new products. sweetgreen drops new vegetables.  Nicolas Jammet is the Cofounder and Chief Concept Officer of sweetgreen, a health-minded fast casual chain with more than 200 locations. Jammet joined Mary Long for a conversation about:  - The future of automation and eating. - Creating an “Apple-like” retail experience at a restaurant. - sweetgreen’s balance between value and growing to become profitable. Companies discussed: SG Host: Mary Long Guest: Nicolas Jammet Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Tim Sparks, Heather Horton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When faced with the unknown, what’s a Fool to do? Oftentimes, the answer is simple: Just keep buying.  Ricky Mulvey talks with Fool analysts Matt Argersinger and Alicia Alfiere about: What to do when you’re on edge – about investments and life. Whether politics matter in investing. Stocks they’re buying regardless of who’s in the White House. The note by Tom Engle that is read at the end of the show is also available here.  Companies mentioned: EPR, MELI, AMZN, SCHD, HD, BLK, CVX, TXN, LMT, VIG, V, MC Host: Ricky Mulvey Guest: Alicia Alfiere, Matt Argersinger Producer: Mary Long Engineers: Desiree Jones, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amazon, Alphabet, and Microsoft are doing their part to drive $200B in AI-related capital expenditures for 2024. They’ll get some of that back in generative AI cloud workloads, but they’ve got a ways to go.  (00:42) Bill Mann and Matt Argersinger discuss: - How AI demand is refueling cloud growth at Amazon and Alphabet, but why there’s still some reason to be concerned about the sustainability of that spend. - Apple continuing to run counter to the rest of big tech with their AI strategy and cap ex approach.   - Reddit’s first-ever quarterly profit, Atlassian getting its mojo back, and why the red-hot weight loss market didn’t turn into great quarterly results for Eli Lilly. (19:02) Ahead of the 2024 election, David Gardner offers up his advice for how to keep calm with your portfolio and mindset while the news cycle turns next week.  (34:37) Bill and Matt break down two stocks on their radar for very different reasons: eBay and Super Micro Computer. Stocks discussed: AMZN, GOOG, GOOGL, AAPL, RDDT, TEAM,

If you want to find market-beating stocks, sometimes you have to go where few others are. (00:15) Jim Gillies and Ricky Mulvey discuss: - Why the market may be overreacting to Boot Barn’s CEO departure. - A niche-grocer that’s seen its stock 2x in the past year. - Finding “growth at a reasonable price.” Then, (16:44) Larry the Werewolf joins Ricky to take a look at Hershey and offer up his top three favorite candies for Halloween. Companies discussed: BOOT, SFM, AER, HSY Host: Ricky Mulvey Guests: Jim Gillies, Larry the Werewolf Producer: Mary Long Engineers: Rick Engdahl, Austin Morgan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The company’s cloud segment just got A LOT more efficient. (00:21) Tim Beyers and Mary Long discuss: - The transition from “search engines” to “answer engines.” - Google’s fast-improving position within the cloud computing market. - Lessons learned from SuperMicro’s steep rise and sharp fall. Then, (16:14) Ricky Mulvey and Bill Mann take a look at retail cycles and an investment idea that came about from coat shopping. Learn more about the Range Rover Sport at www.landroverusa.com Companies discussed: GOOG, GOOGL, MSFT, AMZN, SMCI, FRCOY, IDEXY, HNNMY, COST, NKE Host: Mary Long Guests: Tim Beyers, Bill Mann, Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Rick Engdahl, Desiree Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s not just a payments company. (00:34) Jason Moser and Ricky Mulvey discuss: - PayPal’s move to become a commerce platform, and how it’s impacting the business. - What’s next for Venmo. - McDonald’s traffic problems. Then, (16:35) Robert Brokamp and Motley Fool Senior Analyst Buck Hartzell finish their series on Berkshire Hathaway, and discuss some lesser-known names trying to follow Berkshire’s path. Visit our sponsor at www.landroverusa.com Companies discussed: PYPL, MCD, BRK.A, BRK.B, MRK, OTC: CNSWF Host: Ricky Mulvey Guests: Jason Moser, Robert Brokamp, Buck Hartzell Producer: Mary Long Engineer: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we’re digging into financial regulations, advanced financial instruments, and the financing Boeing needs to stay afloat. (00:21) Asit Sharma and Dylan Lewis discuss: - Robinhood’s venture into the event derivative market and why it’s no surprise to see the brokerage venture further into advanced and more speculative trading to drive transaction revenue. - The CFPBs “open banking” push and what it means for consumers and banks.   - Boeing’s plan to issue $19B in shares to pad the balance sheet and navigate a tough time for its business.  (16:32) Carvana stock has been on a wild ride Fool Analyst Yasser el-Shimy joins Mary Long to discuss why so many investors have bet against Carvana, and how that bet has played out. Visit our sponsor at www.landroverusa.com Companies discussed: HOOD, BA, CVNA Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Asit Sharma, Mary Long, Yasser El-Shimy  Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Tim Sparks, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last year, Microsoft closed its takeover of Activision Blizzard, the maker of Warcraft, Call of Duty, and Candy Crush. In the months that followed, interest rates rose, expectations changed, and Microsoft Gaming eliminated 8% of its workforce. Jason Schreier is the author of Play Nice: The Rise, Fall, and Future of Blizzard Entertainment and a reporter at Bloomberg. Schreier joined Ricky Mulvey for a conversation about: - The magic that made Blizzard Entertainment. - The state of the video game industry. - Why Grand Theft Auto VI is taking so long to develop. Companies discussed: MSFT, TTWO, OTC: NTDOY Host: Ricky Mulvey Guest: Jason Schreier Producer: Mary Long Engineer: Desireé Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Odds are this Halloween you’ll see less chocolate being handed out at houses and when you open up a candy bar.  (00:44) Ron Gross and Jason Moser discuss: - Tesla’s return to growth expectations and positive returns for investors in 2024. - How Southwest and American Airlines are trying to rally from an oversupplied air travel market, and Disney’s succession plans for moving on from Bob Iger.  - Earnings from UPS and Coke, and McDonald’s E.Coli issues. (19:03) Get ready for Halloween! We preview how cocoa production and the commodities market are shaping what houses will be giving out this October 31st. (35:15) Ron and Jason break down two stocks on their radar: Compass Minerals and Remitly. Visit our sponsor at www.landroverusa.com Stocks discussed: TSLA, LUV, AAL, DIS, UPS, KO, MCD, HSY, CMP, RELY Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Jason Moser, Ron Gross Engineers: Rick Engdahl  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the EV maker’s latest vehicle safety report, autopilot showed one crash for every 7 million miles driven. The U.S. average is one crash for every 700,000 miles. (00:21) David Meier and Ricky Mulvey discuss: - Tesla returning to growth. - Expectations for full self driving and humanoid robots. - Peloton’s deal with Costco. Then, (15:39) Anand Chokkavelu hosts Matt Frankel and Jason Moser on Scoreboard covering Empire State Realty Trust. Scoreboard is available to members of any Motley Fool service at 7:00 pm ET on Motley Fool Live, or any time in the video library. Motley Fool video library: https://www.fool.com/premium/news-and-analysis/media Companies discussed: TSLA, PTON, ESRT Host: Ricky Mulvey Guests: David Meier, Anand Chokkavelu, Matt Frankel, Jason Moser Producer: Dylan Lewis Engineer: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The coffee chain drops some bad news early, while General Motors takes a victory lap. (00:21) Kirsten Guerra and Mary Long discuss: - Starbucks’ bitter earnings - Brian Niccols’ barista-focused turnaround plan - Surprising beats from an old automaker Then, (15:52) Tim Beyers and Mary Long discuss Instacart’s “Caper Cart” technology and advertising business. Visit our sponsor at www.landroverusa.com Companies discussed: SBUX, GM, CART Host: Mary Long Guests: Kirsten Guerra, Tim Beyers Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The answer is probably no, and that’s impacting telecom companies. (00:21) Ricky Mulvey and Tim Beyers discuss: - What a longer hardware upgrade cycle means for Verizon. - If this delay could impact the PC market, and electronics retailer Best Buy. - Major League Soccer’s record regular season. - YouTube’s advantages for streaming sports. Then, (17:06) Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp continue their conversation about the history of Berkshire Hathaway with Motley Fool Senior Analyst Buck Hartzell. Companies discussed: VZ, AAPL, BBY, GOOG, GOOGL, BRK.A, BRK.B Host: Ricky Mulvey Guests: Tim Beyers, Alison Southwick, Robert Brokamp, Buck Hartzell Producer: Mary Long Engineers: Desireé Jones, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When one of the big names on the market is calling for a collapse, what’s the average investor to do? Create a peace of mind hedge.    (00:22) Jason Moser and Dylan Lewis discuss: - Nassim Taleb’s recent calls for a market drop and why he’s focused on the U.S. dollar, domestic debt, and S&P 500 concentration.  - What investors can learn from someone focused on tail-risk hedging. - The peace of mind hedges investors can put in place for their own portfolios  (19:35) Asit Sharma and Mary Long discuss Sonos’s ongoing recovery after rushing to release an app before it was ready for prime time.  Visit our sponsor at www.landroverusa.com Companies discussed: AAPL, MSFT, NVDA, SONO Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Jason Moser, Mary Long, Asit Sharma Producer: Mary Long Engineers: RIck Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When a retailer falls, it falls quickly.  Lauren Sherman and Chantal Fernandez are co-authors of “Selling Sexy: Victoria’s Secret and the Unraveling of an American Icon.” - What Les Wexner understood about American consumers. - The new competition for Victoria’s Secret. - Lessons for retailers from Abercrombie & Fitch. Companies discussed: VSCO, ANF Host: Mary Long Guests: Lauren Sherman, Chantal Fernandez Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nobody wants to miss out on the next big thing. But “the next big thing” may, in fact, be nothing more than a dud. How can investors find the happy medium FOMO and foresight?  Senior Fool Analyst Asit Sharma joins Ricky Mulvey for a conversation on the different reasons why investors buy stocks. They also discuss: What we can learn from King Charles’ portfolio.  The math of winners vs. losers. How to think about expected value. Tickers mentioned: SFT, PLTR, BTC, CRSP, RKLB, USHY Host: Ricky Mulvey Guest: Asit Sharma Producer: Mary Long Engineer: Tim Sparks, Austin Morgan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chipmakers are seeing “extremely robust” AI-demand for chips, so why are industry suppliers like ASML missing the mark?  (00:42) Jason Moser and Matt Argersinger discuss: - The totally different outlooks for chipmaker Taiwan semi and equipment provider ASML and what it says about demand in the semiconductor market. - Netflix’s ad-supported offering, and why live sports might keep pushing the company to new all-time highs.  - Uber eying Expedia and air travel, and Amazon reaffirming it wants employees back in the office. (19:03) What does CEO tenure have to do with shareholder returns? Bob Stark heads up the succession practice for Spencer Stuart – a leadership consulting firm – he’s also the author of The Life Cycle of a CEO. He and his team looked at performance of all chief executives at S&P 500 companies this century – and noticed some trends in company performance.  (33:03) Jason and Matt break down two stocks on their radar: SEMRush and JP Morgan. Visit our sponsor at www.landroverusa.com Stocks dis

…again. Amazon is the latest hyperscaler to team up with an energy company to power its AI ambitions. (00:21) Asit Sharma and Mary Long discuss the collaborations laying the groundwork for the coming “Intelligence Age.” Then (18:38), Sanmeet Deo and Ricky Mulvey debrief Tesla’s “We, Robot” event and take a look at the humanoid landscape. Vote for Motley Fool Money in the 2024 Signal Awards for Best Money and Finance Podcast: https://vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting#/2024/shows/general/money-finance Companies discussed: AMZN, D, MSFT, GOOG, GOOGL, CEG, EQT, SMR, TSLA Host: Mary Long Guests: Asit Sharma, Sanmeet Deo, Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Rick Engdahl, Tim Sparks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices