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The government reports surprising employment numbers. Ford and Yum name new CEOs. LinkedIn fails to connect. And Coach falls out of fashion. We discuss those stories and talk creativity with Pixar President Ed Catmull. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our analysts discuss earnings news from Apple, Amazon, Facebook, Ford, McDonald's, Netflix, and Starbucks.  And CNBC host Becky Quick previews the Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is high-frequency trading a threat to individual investors?  On this week’s show, best-selling author Michael Lewis talks about his new book, Flash Boys:  A Wall Street Revolt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Nasdaq records its worst day in more than two years. eBay and Carl Icahn decide to play nice. And Panera's CEO compares his restaurant to a mosh pit. Our analysts discuss those stories and share three stocks on their radar. Plus, Motley Fool columnist Morgan Housel shares his insights on market volatility, portfolio diversification, and T. Boone Pickens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March jobs numbers come in light. The debate over high frequency trading rages on Wall Street. And Google pulls off an unusual stock split. We analyze the latest from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, GrubHub and share 3 stocks on our radar. Plus Twitter co-founder Biz Stone shares what it’s like to negotiate with Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and why Wyle E. Coyote is an inspiring business leader.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Facebook makes a big buy.  Microsoft introduces Office for the iPad.  And Candy Crush gets crushed.  Our analysts discuss those stories and share three stocks on their radar.   Plus, Motley Fool retirement expert Robert Brokamp talks portfolio rebalancing, hidden fees, and financial planning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Microsoft hits a 14-year high.  Wal-Mart goes after GameStop.  And Starbucks bets on wine and beer.  Our analysts discuss those stories.  Plus, best-selling author Will Thorndike shares some investing insights from his book, The Outsiders: Eight Unconventional CEOs and Their Radically Rational Blueprint for Success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Clothing retailers report some unfashionable earnings. GM deals with new questions.  And Amazon hikes the price of Prime.   Our analysts discuss these stories and share three stocks on their radar.  Plus, Motley Fool co-founder Tom Gardner weighs in on Apple, Tesla, and investing in outsiders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Costco disappoints.  Safeway makes a deal.  And SkullCandy skyrockets.   Our analysts discuss some of the week's business news and share three stocks on their radar.  Plus, author Brad Stone talks about his book, The Everything Store:  Jeff Bezos and the Age of Amazon.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baidu reports big earnings.  Boston Beer serves up a surprise.  And J.C. Penney and Target investors see some green.   Our analysts discuss those stories and share three stocks on their radar.   Plus, corporate governance expert and film critic Nell Minow talks Carl Icahn, Netflix, and Academy Awards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Facebook makes a $20 billion connection. Tesla generates some electricity on Wall Street. And Lumber Liquidators raises the roof. Our analysts discuss some of the week's top business stories. Plus, Motley Fool co-founder David Gardner talks Twitter and shares some stocks on his radar.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Comcast and Time Warner Cable agree to join forces.  Jos. A. Bank buys Eddie Bauer.  And AIG reports a profit and hikes its dividend.   On this week's show, our analysts discuss those stories and share three stocks on their radar.  Plus, Motley Fool co-founder Tom Gardner talks business with Malcolm Gladwell, author of David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CVS makes a surprising announcement.  Twitter tumbles.  And Disney hits a new high.    Plus, Guardian technology editor Charles Arthur talks about Microsoft's new CEO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The stock market stumbles. Facebook connects. Chipotle serves up big earnings. And Google surprises.  Our analysts discuss some of the week's big stories. Plus, Leigh Steinberg talks about his book, The Agent: My 40-Year Career Making Deals and Changing the Game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Netflix investors see green after strong subscriber growth.  Microsoft surprises with strong Surface sales. And Starbucks serves up big earnings.  Our analyst discuss those stories and share some stocks on their radar. Plus, Motley Fool Asset Management's Bill Mann talks international investing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Best Buy tanks on weak holiday sales. Google spends $3.2 billion on smart-home tech company Nest.  Plus, our take on Intel, UPS, Hershey.  Veteran automotive writer Paul Lienert analyzes the news from Ford, GM and Tesla Motors at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Target sees red after its data breach.  Twitter gets downgraded.  And Ford's CEO turns down Microsoft.   Our analysts discuss those stories and share some stocks on their radar.  Plus,  Motley Fool analyst Matthew Argersinger shares some insights from CES 2014. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does the market's stellar performance in 2013 mean for investors this year?  On this week's show, we preview 2014.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's show, we revisit two of our favorite interviews.  Best-selling author Dan Pink talks about his latest book, "To Sell is Human: The Surprising Truth About Moving Others."  And Panera Bread founder and CEO Ron Shaich serves up some insights on the restaurant business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Dow hits a record high as strong 3rd-quarter GDP numbers surprised Wall Street.  Nike & FedEx deliver mixed earnings.  Chipotle gets into the pizza business.  Plus columnist Morgan Housel shares his outlook for 2014. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices