Mon, 2 August 2021
Earnings season is now well underway, and not only have we heard from two of our favorite fintech heavyweights, PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL) and Square (NYSE: SQ), but we also learned that Square is making a monster acquisition. Plus, Fool.com contributor Matt Frankel, CFP, discusses three recently announced SPAC deals he's watching -- Nextdoor, Vacasa, and Sky Harbour. Check out more of our content here: Reach us by Email @ IndustryFocus@fool.com |
Fri, 30 July 2021
It's earnings season and we're catching up on new results from some heavily followed Fool stocks. We explore the numbers behind Pinterest's 20% dip post earnings, how Upwork is finding accelerating growth, and why Microsoft could become the world's largest company some day. Stocks: PINS, UPWK, MSFT Check out more of our content here: Reach us by Email @ IndustryFocus@fool.com |
Thu, 29 July 2021
With Nick returning from his honeymoon, Lou Whiteman joins the show to bring us up to speed on stories we missed in July, including Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Tesla, and XPO Logistics earnings. Stocks Discussed: BA, LMT, TSLA, XPO, GXO Check out more of our content here: Reach us by Email @ IndustryFocus@fool.com |
Wed, 28 July 2021
Last week was FoolFest, our annual (this year virtual) event open to all Motley Fool US premium members. Today we're bringing you on of our favorite sessions from the event -- Retail Rise Up: The Hidden Power Individual Investors Hold. Analysts Bill Mann, Maria Gallagher, and Alyce Lomax walked through the advantages average folks have as investors and the growing power and influence retail investors hold in the market. Check out more of our content here: Reach us by Email @ IndustryFocus@fool.com |
Tue, 27 July 2021
As the largest direct-to-consumer retailer of plus-size women’s clothing in the US, Torrid is looking to change the way consumers think about making clothing purchases. But is Torrid revolutionary or just rehashing the past? Join Motley Fool Analysts Asit Sharma and Emily Flippen as they dive into this recent IPO. Stocks: Torrid Holdings (NYSE: CURV) Check out more of our content here: Reach us by Email @ IndustryFocus@fool.com |
Mon, 26 July 2021
On this today’s episode of Industry Focus: Financials host Jason Moser sits down with Millionacres Lead Advisor Matt Argersinger. Tune in as they discuss how investors should view the real estate market today, the future of commercial real estate, some of Matt's favorite stocks in the space, and much more! Check out more of our content here: Reach us by Email @ IndustryFocus@fool.com |
Fri, 23 July 2021
If you've bought a home or refinanced in the past few years, you may have interacted with Blend and not even realized it! The newly public company is focused on bringing consumer financial products like mortgages and auto loans into the 21st century with digital-first options. Easy uploads, fast pre-approvals, it all sounds great. We talk through the business and see how it stacks up. Stocks: BLND, RKT Check out more of our content here: Reach us by Email @ IndustryFocus@fool.com |
Thu, 22 July 2021
Africa resident and Millionacres analyst Tyler Crowe joins Motley Global Partners Advisor Bill Mann and Industry Focus Host Nick Sciple for an introduction to the African economy and a look at some of the trends that are setting the continent up to become one of the world’s fastest growing regions. Stocks Mentioned: JMIA, AMT, NSRGY, VOD, ORAN, BUD, UL, PYPL Check out more of our content here: Reach us by Email @ IndustryFocus@fool.com |
Wed, 21 July 2021
On this week’s episode of Industry Focus: Wildcard Wednesday host Jason Moser sits down with two of The Motley Fool's summer investing interns, Zane Fracek and Graham Haederle. Tune in as they discuss the latest earnings reports from Intuitive Surgical and Chipotle as well as the two stocks they recently pitched to the The Fool's investing team! Check out more of our content here: Reach us by Email @ IndustryFocus@fool.com |
Tue, 20 July 2021
Motley Fool intern Haddiya Noor joins the show to chat about how the restaurant industry has handled the pandemic, including how it’s dealing with changing consumer trends as well as the current labor shortage before diving into a handful of businesses.
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Mon, 19 July 2021
We've now heard from all of the big banks, so on this week's Industry Focus: Financials, Matt and Jason are digging into the results. They're diving into the latest numbers from JPMorgan Chase (NYSE: JPM), Bank of America (NYSE: BAC), Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC), and Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS). Plus, we just learned that Bill Ackman's SPAC deal isn't going to happen, so what does it mean for Pershing Square Tontine Holdings (NYSE: PSTH) and its shareholders? Check out more of our content here: Reach us by Email @ IndustryFocus@fool.com |
Fri, 16 July 2021
Almost a quarter of our shows so far in 2021 have been breakdowns of newly public companies. On today's show, we revisit all the businesses we looked at in the first half of the year, get up to speed on their latest results, and talk about which ones are our favorites. Stocks: OLO, PATH, S, GLBE, SQSP, KNBE, RAAC, AFRM. Check out more of our content here: Reach us by Email @ IndustryFocus@fool.com |
Thu, 15 July 2021
NPR’s Jacob Goldstein returns to the show for a wide-ranging conversation with Jason Hall and Nick Sciple about the cryptocurrency market, inflation, housing, and more. Investments Discussed: Bitcoin Check out more of our content here: Reach us by Email @ IndustryFocus@fool.com |
Wed, 14 July 2021
HyperFine is looking to head to public markets with the lofty goal of disrupting the MRI market with the first FDA-approved portable MRI machine. Join Brian Feroldi and Emily Flippen as they break down HyperFine’s roadshow and unpack this recent SPAC. Stocks: HealthCor Catalio Acquisition Corp (HCAQ) Check out more of our content here: Reach us by Email @ IndustryFocus@fool.com |
Tue, 13 July 2021
Crocs is perhaps the most controversial footwear brand of all time, creating both blind loyalists and uncompromising cynics. Regardless of what side of the fence you may fall on, Crocs have skyrocketed in popularity over the past few years as brand deals, endorsements, and Gen Z flocked to the Croc. Join Motley Fool Analysts Asit Sharma and Emily Flippen as they take a look at where Crocs has been and if the best is still yet to come. *** Editor's note: In the podcast and in the accompanying transcript below, our analysts described Croc's Croslite formulation as "patented." This was an error. Croc's croslite formulation is proprietary, but not patented. Stocks: Crocs (CROX) Check out more of our content here: Reach us by Email @ IndustryFocus@fool.com |
Mon, 12 July 2021
Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC) recently decided to shut down its personal lines of credit business. Why did the bank make this move, and is it unfair to customers? Plus, SPACs are back in the news after Virgin Galactic's (NYSE: SPCE) successful flight with founder Richard Branson. Plus, host Jason Moser and Fool.com contributor discuss what they'll be watching as banks report their earnings later this week. Check out more of our content here: Reach us by Email @ IndustryFocus@fool.com |
Fri, 9 July 2021
We talk Duolingo (and a bit of Spanish and French) on today's episode. Listen in for a breakdown of how this app uses the freemium model to make language education easy and accessible, whether the company's books look bien or mal, and why the CEO's track record is something to be excited about. Check out more of our content here: Reach us by Email @ IndustryFocus@fool.com |
Thu, 8 July 2021
Motley Fool Senior Analyst John Rotonti joins the podcast to break down the industrial gas industry and the case for investing in industrial gas giant (and Dividend Aristocrat) Linde. Stocks Discussed: LIN, APD, AIQUY Check out more of our content here: Reach us by Email @ IndustryFocus@fool.com |
Wed, 7 July 2021
Join Brian Feroldi as he walks you through three small cap healthcare companies that may have flown under your radar with the aim of answering the question every investor wants to know: can this business result in 10x returns?
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Tue, 6 July 2021
Join Analysts Asit Sharma and Emily Flippen as they take a look at the online dating industry, including dating trends coming out of the coronavirus pandemic as well as two of the biggest competitors: Match Group (MTCH) and Bumble (BMBL) Check out more of our content here: Reach us by Email @ IndustryFocus@fool.com |
Thu, 1 July 2021
The Motley Fool Canada’s Iain Butler and Jim Gillies join the podcast for a special Canada Day edition of Industry Focus. We give an overview of the Canadian stock market, share a few Canadian stocks to watch, and more! Stocks Discussed: BB, SHOP, RY, BAM, TSE: BAM.A, TSE: ENGH, LULU, TSX:CSU.TO, CNSWF, TSX:CMG, ABCL Check out more of our content here: Reach us by Email @ IndustryFocus@fool.com |
Wed, 30 June 2021
On this week’s episode of Industry Focus: Wildcard Wednesday catch host Jason Moser's full interview with Washington Post space reporter and author of "The Space Barons" Christian Davenport as they talk about Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, and the business of space! Check out more of our content here: Reach us by Email @ IndustryFocus@fool.com |
Tue, 29 June 2021
After a five-year hiatus from public markets, Krispy Kreme has filed an S-1 and is ready to sell more than its doughnuts to investors. But has this special treat gone cold? Join Asit Sharma and Emily Flippen as they unpack this 83 year old business and discuss if you should buy it’s stock… or just stick to its original glazed. Check out more of our content here: Reach us by Email @ IndustryFocus@fool.com |
Mon, 28 June 2021
The Federal Reserve recently announced that all 23 banks subject to the 2021 stress tests passed with flying colors, clearing the way for dividend increases and new buyback plans. Plus, Visa (NYSE: V) is planning to acquire another open banking startup after its previous attempt to acquire Plaid didn't work out. Host Jason Moser and Fool.com contributor Matt Frankel, CFP, discuss these top stories and more on this week's episode. Check out more of our content here: Reach us by Email @ IndustryFocus@fool.com |
Fri, 25 June 2021
We dive into three Fool favorites that have been hit hard over the past few months -- Appian, Airbnb, and The Trade Desk.We unpack the business results for these three companies and why the recent declines are more a reflection of rapid share price appreciation than anything else. Stocks: APPN, ABNB, TTD Check out more of our content here: Reach us by Email @ IndustryFocus@fool.com |
Thu, 24 June 2021
Motley Fool Auto Specialist John Rosevear joins the show to break down the whirlwind of bad news that’s hit Lordstown Motors over the past month and share his thoughts on a variety of other auto-related news, including the Solid Power SPAC, GM’s Texas joint venture with Shell in EV charging, Audi’s EV plans, and Amazon’s relationship with Plus Trucking. Stocks Discussed: RIDE, NKLA, F, RDS-A, RDS-B, DCRC, TM, AUDVF, AMZN, HCIC, TSLA Check out more of our content here: Reach us by Email @ IndustryFocus@fool.com |
Wed, 23 June 2021
On this week’s episode of Industry Focus: Wildcard Wednesday host Jason Moser chats with Qualcomm principal engineer Rajat Prakash about Qualcomm's investments in 5G, the areas he's most excited about in the space today, and much more! Stocks: Qualcomm (QCOM) Check out more of our content here: Reach us by Email @ IndustryFocus@fool.com |
Tue, 22 June 2021
Cricut may seem like just another hardware business waiting to be knocked off, but this creatively-focused platform is attempting to generate an ecosystem that may rival some of the stickiest in the world. Join Motley Fool analysts Yasser El-Shimy and Emily Flippen as they break down this relatively recent IPO and discuss what investors should be considering before adding it to their own portfolios. Stocks: Cricut (CRCT) Check out more of our content here: Reach us by Email @ IndustryFocus@fool.com |
Mon, 21 June 2021
Billionaire investor Bill Ackman recently announced that the mega-SPAC deal where Pershing Square Tontine Holdings (NYSE: PSTH) is acquiring 10% of Universal Music is now official, and we have some new details. And after a volatile week in the markets triggered by the Federal Reserve meeting, many investors are concerned about inflation. In this week's Industry Focus: Financials, Matt Frankel and Jason Moser break down the inflation numbers, what's causing it, and how it could affect your investments. Check out more of our content here: Reach us by Email @ IndustryFocus@fool.com |
Fri, 18 June 2021
Today we tackle a company squarely focused on data -- Confluent. They focus on data streams, allowing businesses to connect, analyze, and integrate data in real-time. We break down why it checks a lot of the boxes in our investing approach and why the company is going to have to educate the market. Check out more of our content here: Reach us by Email @ IndustryFocus@fool.com |
Thu, 17 June 2021
Energy and commodities expert Tracy Shuchart joins the show to share her thoughts on oil, gas, commodities and more. She shares why she thinks the ESG narrative is overplayed and where opportunities could lie in commodities. Check out more of her work on her Twitter account or subscribe to her newsletter.
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Wed, 16 June 2021
Whether you think it is more like Facebook or LinkedIn, there’s no denying that Doximity is making a name for itself in digitizing the world of medicine. Join the Motley Fool’s Brian Feroldi and Emily Flippen as they break down this new healthcare IPO. Stocks: Doximity (DOCS) Check out more of our content here: Reach us by Email @ IndustryFocus@fool.com |
Tue, 15 June 2021
Join Motley Fool analysts Emily Flippen and Asit Sharma as they take a big bite out of the Chinese grocery delivery market and break down two recent F-1s, DingDing and Miss Fresh. Stocks: DingDong MaiCai (DDL), MissFresh (MF) Check out more of our content here: Reach us by Email @ IndustryFocus@fool.com |
Mon, 14 June 2021
We recently learned that Berkshire Hathaway(NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B) is investing $500 million in a Brazilian fintech startup, following up on its successful investment in StoneCo (NASDAQ: STNE) a few years ago. Plus, Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) CEO Brian Moynihan says that consumer spending is 20% higher than it was before the pandemic, and Fool.com contributor Matt Frankel thinks it could have big implications for the financial sector. Frankel and host Jason Moser also discuss the latest mall REIT to file for bankruptcy, and each reveal one stock they're watching this week. Check out more of our content here: Reach us by Email @ IndustryFocus@fool.com |
Fri, 11 June 2021
We break down the prospectus from soon-to-be-public cybersecurity company SentinelOne. The company uses AI for endpoint security, aiming to protect enterprise clients and prevent massive breaches.In the show, we explain what they do, where they stand in the industry, and how they stack up to competitor Crowdstrike. Stocks: S, CRWD Check out more of our content here: Reach us by Email @ IndustryFocus@fool.com |
Thu, 10 June 2021
Lou Whiteman joins the show to break down Jeff Bezos’s upcoming trip to space and what it means for other space barons like Elon Musk and Richard Branson. In addition, we take a look at the state of the defense industry and check-in on Boeing news. Stocks Mentioned: SPCE, HII, BA, EADSY Check out more of our content here: Reach us by Email @ IndustryFocus@fool.com |
Wed, 9 June 2021
Motley Fool Analyst Asit Sharma joins the show to break down the S-1 filings for LegalZoom and Intapp, legal tech companies targeting very different segments of the market. Stocks Mentioned: LZ, INTA (Proposed Tickers) Check out more of our content here: Reach us by Email @ IndustryFocus@fool.com |
Tue, 8 June 2021
For many investors, Vimeo is associated with a half-baked attempt to usurp Alphabet’s ubiquitous YouTube. However, now that Vimeo has hit public markets, it has a bigger plan: becoming a software service for the masses. Join analysts Emily Flippen and Asit Sharma as they break down this old name and its new business.
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Mon, 7 June 2021
In this week's installment of Industry Focus: Financials, host Jason Moser and Fool.com contributor Matt Frankel, CFP, take a closer look at recent fintech IPO Flywire (NASDAQ:FLYW) and why it could be a smart stock for investors to keep on their radar. Plus, we recently received some details about $4 billion SPAC Pershing Square Tontine Holdings' (NYSE: PSTH) potential deal, and to say that it is complex would be an understatement. And finally, QTS Realty (NYSE: QTS) is being taken private, and Matt and Jason discuss why there's so much excitement in the data center space right now. Check out more of our content here: Reach us by Email @ IndustryFocus@fool.com |
Fri, 4 June 2021
Analysts Jason Hall and John Rotonti guest host this episode on the semiconductor industry. Listen in for a breakdown of how semiconductors are made, the major players throughout the value chain, and the most investable ideas in the space. Check out more of our content here: Reach us by Email @ IndustryFocus@fool.com |
Thu, 3 June 2021
The Motley Fool Canada’s Nate Parmelee joins the show to break down the pipeline industry and look at an ongoing bidding war between Pembin Pipeline and Brookfield Infrastructure for ownership of the pipeline assets of Inter Pipeline Stocks Mentioned: KMI, PBA, BIP, BIPC, BRK.A, BRK.B, IPL, EPD, OKE Check out more of our content here: Reach us by Email @ IndustryFocus@fool.com |
Wed, 2 June 2021
In true wildcard fashion, today we tackle an industry we've never discussed on the podcast -- healthcare apparel. We break down the recently public Figs, a company with a modern, more customer-first approach to the classic scrubs healthcare professionals wear. Listen in for why Figs financials make it look like a software company and the two big numbers that caught our eye going through the company's prospectus. Stocks: FIGS Check out more of our content here: Reach us by Email @ IndustryFocus@fool.com |
Tue, 1 June 2021
As one of the best performing stocks over the past decade, Trex has managed to fuel growth by converting wood decks to composite and convincing homeowners to invest in the Trex brand. But can Trex post another 800%+ gains over the next five years? Join Motley Fool analysts Asit Sharma and Emily Flippen as they break down Trex’s business and discuss its potential for long-term market-beating returns. Stocks: Trex (TREX) Check out more of our content here: Reach us by Email @ IndustryFocus@fool.com |
Fri, 28 May 2021
We work our way through all-in-one digital and commerce platform Squarespace. In the show, we breakdown the company's massive user base, why growth is generally fueled by new users, and how the company stacks up to Wix, Shopify, and BigCommerce. Stocks: SQSP, WIX, SHOP, BIGC Check out more of our content here: Reach us by Email @ IndustryFocus@fool.com |
Thu, 27 May 2021
On Wednesday, Ford held its 2021 Capital Markets Day, outlining its Ford+ strategy for the future of the business, including details on its electric vehicle plans. Motley Fool Senior Auto Analyst John Rosevear joins the show to break down what we learned at Ford’s event and what it means for the electric vehicle industry. Stocks Mentioned: F, GM, TSLA, RIDE Check out more of our content here: Reach us by Email @ IndustryFocus@fool.com |
Wed, 26 May 2021
On this week’s episode of Industry Focus: Wildcard Wednesday host Jason Moser chats with AppHarvest Founder and CEO Jonathan Webb about the growing opportunity in the agtech space, what makes AppHarvest unique, his vision of the future of farming, and much more. We hope you enjoy their discussion! Stocks: APPH Check out more of our content here: Reach us by Email @ IndustryFocus@fool.com |
Tue, 25 May 2021
Motley Fool analysts Asit Sharma and Emily Flippen hold a quick-fire discussion over seven consumer goods companies that have recently reported earnings and discuss how their guidance (or lack thereof) may impact investor expectations in the second half of 2021.
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Mon, 24 May 2021
Here's the latest from around the financial sector. Intro: Inflation is on the rise, and there are investor fears that it could get out of control. How should you position your portfolio to thrive in an inflationary environment? Are cryptocurrencies inflation hedges, or are you better off with stocks or precious metals? And one of our favorite fintechs, SoFi, is set to finally go public via merger with Social Capital Hedosophia Holdings V (NYSE: IPOE). Jason and Matt talk about the latest results from the business, as well as what investors should expect when the SPAC merger is finalized. Check out more of our content here: Reach us by Email @ IndustryFocus@fool.com |
Fri, 21 May 2021
Today we check in on three companies that at various points over the past few years were down 80% from highs, but roared back to give investors multibagger returns.Listen for breakdowns of how Upwork, Snap, and Twitter transformed, and the lessons we've taken away from each company's rise. Stocks: SNAP, UPWK, TWTR Check out more of our content here: Reach us by Email @ IndustryFocus@fool.com |
Thu, 20 May 2021
Motley Fool Analyst John Rotonti joins the show to discuss the U.S. housing market and why he thinks NVR could be a top-performing stock over the next 5 years. Stocks Mentioned: NVR Check out more of our content here: Reach us by Email @ IndustryFocus@fool.com |
Wed, 19 May 2021
DraftKings Co-founder and CEO Jason Robins joins the show to discuss the online betting landscape and where his company fits in. Topics include: the founding of DraftKings, how the business has changed since the Supreme Court’s gamblling decision three years ago, the collision of gambling and content, and more! Stocks Mentioned: DKNG, PENN Check out more of our content here: Reach us by Email @ IndustryFocus@fool.com |
Tue, 18 May 2021
The Honest Company is a small but growing consumer goods business focused on serving the needs of discerning new parents. But should you buy the stock or just the products? Join the Fool’s Brian Feroldi and Emily Flippen as they break down if The Honest Co can earn investors an honest penny. Check out more of our content here: Reach us by Email @ IndustryFocus@fool.com |
Mon, 17 May 2021
Lending technology disruptor Upstart (NASDAQ: UPST) recently reported earnings that were extremely impressive, but will the company be able to replicate its success in the high-potential auto lending industry? And, we recently learned that JPMorgan Chase (NYSE: JPM) and other major banks will start issuing credit cards to consumers without FICO scores. Also, host Jason Moser and Fool.com contributor Matt Frankel, CFP, discuss the wave of share buybacks so far in 2021, and discuss two stocks on their radar now. Check out more of our content here: Reach us by Email @ IndustryFocus@fool.com |
Sat, 15 May 2021
We run through earnings updates from thee companies on Dylan's watch list -- restaurant tech company Olo, "The Amazon of Africa" Jumia, and finsurance player Lemonade. Stocks: OLO, LMND, JMIA Check out more of our content here: Reach us by Email @ IndustryFocus@fool.com |
Thu, 13 May 2021
Lou Whiteman joins the show to break down earnings from Palantir, Virgin Galactic, and Transdigm. In addition, Lou and Nick share their thoughts on the Colonial Pipeline shutdown. Stocks Mentioned: PLTR, SPCE, TDG Check out more of our content here: Reach us by Email @ IndustryFocus@fool.com |
Wed, 12 May 2021
Motley Fool Canada joins the podcast to discuss Nelnet. Most think of Nelnet as just a student loan servicer, but the company has even more to offer. Viewed on a sum-of-its parts basis, Nelnet appears to offer a compelling value today. Stocks Mentioned: NNI, BLKB, SQ Check out more of our content here: Reach us by Email @ IndustryFocus@fool.com |
Tue, 11 May 2021
Despite a solid quarter, Peloton has fought an uphill battle against mismanagement, treadmill recalls, and even data privacy leaks. Join Motley Fool analysts Asit Sharma and Emily Flippen as they circle back around on Peloton and discuss just how critical Peloton’s recent struggles are to its long-term thesis. Stocks: Peloton (PTON) Check out more of our content here: Reach us by Email @ IndustryFocus@fool.com |
Mon, 10 May 2021
On this week’s episode of Industry Focus: Financials host Jason Moser and The Motley Fool's Dan Caplinger dig into the crypto market to discuss more about the evolution of the space, puts and takes of the various instruments available today, ways to invest beyond the tokens themselves and much more! Check out more of our content here: Reach us by Email @ IndustryFocus@fool.com |
Fri, 7 May 2021
We have fresh earnings results from MercadoLibre, Square, and Etsy. We break down how Bitcoin was a huge driver for Square this quarter, why digital payments is becoming an unavoidable part of the thesis for MercadoLibre, and why Etsy sunk on seemingly strong results. Check out more of our content here: Reach us by Email @ IndustryFocus@fool.com |
Thu, 6 May 2021
John Rosevear joins the show for a look at this week’s auto news. Topics include GM earnings, ArgoAI’s new Lidar announcement, Stellantis earnings, and more! Stocks Mentioned: GM, F, STLA, TSLA, LAZR, OUST, VLDR Check out more of our content here: Reach us by Email @ IndustryFocus@fool.com |
Wed, 5 May 2021
Brian Feroldi brings another innovative healthcare company to the show -- Vicarious Surgical. The robotic surgery company will come public via a SPAC with D8 Holdings, we talk through the robotic surgery market, how the company's planned technology stacks up to the business that created the space, Intuitive Surgical, and what investors need to keep in mind with investing in pre-revenue businesses. Stocks: ISRG, DEH Check out more of our content here: Reach us by Email @ IndustryFocus@fool.com |
Tue, 4 May 2021
As the largest oatmilk company in the world, Oatly has taken the alternative milk world by storm. Now, Oatly is setting its sights on financial markets. Join Asit Sharma and Emily Flippen as they breakdown Oatly’s F-1 and determine if investors should take a big gulp of this unique consumer goods company. Stocks: Oatly (planned NASDAQ: OTLY) Check out more of our content here: Reach us by Email @ IndustryFocus@fool.com |
Mon, 3 May 2021
Berkshire Hathaway's (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B) 2021 annual meeting may have been virtual for the second year in a row, but it certainly didn't disappoint. In this installment of Industry Focus: Financials, host Jason Moser and Fool.com contributor Matt Frankel, CFP, discuss five things from the meeting that investors need to hear. Plus, Moser and Frankel discuss the latest results from Capital One (NYSE: COF), SVB Financial (NASDAQ: SIVB), and American Express (NYSE: AXP). Check out more of our content here: Reach us by Email @ IndustryFocus@fool.com |
Fri, 30 April 2021
Tons of tech companies have released earnings in the past few weeks -- we break down recent results from three Fool favorites: Amazon, Shopify, and Facebook. In the episode, we talk through the truly staggering top line growth numbers from the tech titans, and why everything seems to be coming up aces at Shopify. Stocks: SHOP, AMZN, FB Check out more of our content here: Reach us by Email @ IndustryFocus@fool.com |
Thu, 29 April 2021
Earnings season is in full swing! This week, Jason Hall joins the show to share his thoughts on earnings reports from Enphase, Tesla, Nucor, and UPS. Stocks Mentioned: ENPH, TSLA, NUE, STLD, UPS Check out more of our content here: Reach us by Email @ IndustryFocus@fool.com |
Wed, 28 April 2021
On this week’s episode of Industry Focus: Wildcard Wednesday host Jason Moser chats with Esoterica Capital CEO Bruce Liu about 5G, the digital economy, chip shortages, valuations, stocks he likes, and much more. We hope you enjoy their conversation! To learn more about Esoterica Capital visit www.esotericacap.com. Check out more of our content here: Reach us by Email @ IndustryFocus@fool.com |
Tue, 27 April 2021
Join Motley Fool Analysts Asit Sharma and Emily Flippen as they dig into the business of “aggregating Amazon”, and the small private and public companies creating a $200 billion industry from the ground up.
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Mon, 26 April 2021
We recently got a look at first quarter results from JPMorgan Chase (NYSE: JPM), Bank of America (NYSE: BAC), Citigroup (NYSE: C), Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC), and Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS). And all five beat estimates for revenue and earnings. In this episode of Industry Focus: Financials, host Jason Moser and Fool.com contributor Matt Frankel, CFP, discuss the strong numbers and what investors need to know. Also, we speak with Nick Ludlum, senior vice president with CTIA about impact the 5G rollout will have here in the U.S., the state of the digital economy, and much more. Check out more of our content here: Reach us by Email @ IndustryFocus@fool.com |
Fri, 23 April 2021
Today we explore Knowbe4, a newly public company in the cybersecurity industry. This business is part tech/part consulting, and has the books to earn a spot on your watch list. We talk through the numbers and explain why management and company culture are the real things to be excited about with this biz. Stocks: KNBE Check out more of our content here: Reach us by Email @ IndustryFocus@fool.com |
Thu, 22 April 2021
Motley Fool Contributor Lou Whiteman returns to the podcast to break down SpaceX winning the NASA contract to return humans to the moon, the Mars helicopter Ingenuity, and Canadian National Railway challenging Canadian Pacific’s bid to acquire Kansas City Southern Railroad. Stocks Mentioned: SpaceX (Private), LDOS, CNI, CP, KSU Check out more of our content here: Reach us by Email @ IndustryFocus@fool.com |
Wed, 21 April 2021
In today’s healthcare focused episode, Motley Fool analysts Maria Gallagher and Emily Flippen discuss the prospects for 10x Genomics, a healthcare tech company looking to reform the way researchers discover single cell gene expression. Stocks: 10x Genomics (NASDAQ: TXG)
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Tue, 20 April 2021
Motley Fool contributor and resident cannabis expert Keith Speights joins host Emily Flippen as they celebrate 4/20 by talking about how investors should (and shouldn’t!) get invested in marijuana, as well as some of their favorite ideas for all types of listeners.
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Mon, 19 April 2021
Many of our listeners are familiar with Shark Tank, but how does the TV show compare to real-life private equity investing? In this week's installment of Industry Focus: Financials, long-time Shark Tank star Robert Herjavec and guest Shark and Kind founder Daniel Lubetzky join Fool.com contributor Matt Frankel, CFP, for a look into their investment styles and much more. Check out more of our content here: Reach us by Email @ IndustryFocus@fool.com |
Fri, 16 April 2021
We circle back on three companies we profiled months ago when their prospectuses first became available -- C3.ai, Snowflake, and ZoomInfo. Tune in to hear how each have lived up to heady expectations, why two have stumbled, and why ultimately all three businesses remain interesting companies for your watch list. Stocks: SNOW, ZI, AI Check out more of our content here: Reach us by Email @ IndustryFocus@fool.com |
Thu, 15 April 2021
By overwhelming listener demand, this week we’re breaking down the EV charging industry. Motley Fool Advisor Seth Jayson joins the show to give an introduction to the basics of EV charging and share his thoughts on how to invest in the space. Seth’s EV Slides/Notes Referenced on the Podcast Stocks Mentioned: CHPT, TSLA, SIEGY, VWAGY, BLNK, GM, F Check out more of our content here: Reach us by Email @ IndustryFocus@fool.com |
Wed, 14 April 2021
Brett Perlman, CEO of the Center for Houston’s Future, joins the show to discuss the past, present, and future of energy production and the energy grid in Texas. Brett shares why Texas could have the potential to become a hub for clean energy technology like hydrogen and carbon capture. Check out more of our content here: Reach us by Email @ IndustryFocus@fool.com |
Tue, 13 April 2021
Is at-home fitness going the distance? Join Motley Fool analysts Asit Sharma and Emily Flippen as they discuss six companies, each with their own unique take on tackling the fitness industry. Stocks: Peloton (PTON), Affirm (AFRM), Lululemon (LULU), Garmin (GRMN), Nike (NKE), Planet Fitness (PLNT) Check out more of our content here: Reach us by Email @ IndustryFocus@fool.com |
Mon, 12 April 2021
Next to Warren Buffett, nobody's annual letters to shareholders are as closely watched as JPMorgan Chase(NYSE: JPM) CEO Jamie Dimon. Dimon tackled many topics in his 66-page letter, but we found his commentary on fintech, bank regulations, and working in offices. In this week's installment of Industry Focus: Financials, host Jason Moser and Fool.com contributor Matt Frankel, CFP, discuss what Dimon said and what it could mean to investors. Check out more of our content here: Reach us by Email @ IndustryFocus@fool.com |
Fri, 9 April 2021
Today we talk about UiPath, a soon to be public company that private investors have fawned over the past few years. We talk about how the company serves the RPA market, the insane growth rates the business is posting, and why UiPath reminds us both of another recent IPO — Snowflake. Stocks: PATH, SNOW Check out more of our content here: Reach us by Email @ IndustryFocus@fool.com |
Thu, 8 April 2021
Jason Hall joins the show to break down President Biden’s infrastructure plan, discuss potential winners and losers, and how to think about legislative action when establishing an investment thesis. Stocks Mentioned: VMC, NVEE, STLD, BRK-A, BRK-B Check out more of our content here: Reach us by Email @ IndustryFocus@fool.com |
Wed, 7 April 2021
We check back in on Nanox -- the Tesla of medical imaging -- after big news came out about its single source Nanox.ARC digital x-ray technology getting 510(k) clearance from the FDA. Then we use the company to explore the risk/reward spectrum and the tradeoff of upside vs. certainty with an investment. Stocks: NNOX Check out more of our content here: Reach us by Email @ IndustryFocus@fool.com |
Tue, 6 April 2021
Coursera is one of the newest ed-tech stocks on the market today, but is it a course worth buying? Join Motley Fool Analysts Asit Sharma and Emily Flippen as they study up on the evolution of higher education. Check out more of our content here: Reach us by Email @ IndustryFocus@fool.com |
Mon, 5 April 2021
Fintech lender Upstart (NASDAQ: UPST) has delivered a year-to-date gain of about 250%, but it isn't just because of earnings. In this episode of Industry Focus: Financials, Fool.com contributor Matt Frankel, CFP, and host Jason Moser discuss why the stock has performed so well. Plus, we now have an official date for the upcoming Coinbase direct listing. And finally, there has been a massive slowdown in the SPAC world in recent weeks, so why are we seeing such a sudden lack of interest? Check out more of our content here: Reach us by Email @ IndustryFocus@fool.com |
Thu, 1 April 2021
When you think technology, you probably don’t think John Deere and Caterpillar, but these two businesses have been quietly building meaningful technology businesses. Luis Sanchez joins the podcast this week to break down what both businesses are doing in technology, as well as take a high level view of what it means to be a “tech company” in 2021. Stocks Mentioned: DE, CAT Check out more of our content here: Reach us by Email @ IndustryFocus@fool.com |
Wed, 31 March 2021
On this week’s episode of Industry Focus: Wildcard Wednesday host Jason Moser and VP of Motley Fool Ventures Brendan Mathews take a closer look at how Wayfair is shaping the future of the massive home furnishings market and what Bed Bath & Beyond is doing to remain a part of it. Check out more of our content here: Reach us by Email @ IndustryFocus@fool.com |
Tue, 30 March 2021
BootBarn’s boots may be made for walkin’, but is BootBarn’s stock made for buyin’? Join Motley Fool analysts Asit Sharma and Emily Flippen as they take a listener’s question and talk about this rapidly expanding boot business. Stocks: BootBarn (NYSE: BOOT) Check out more of our content here: Reach us by Email @ IndustryFocus@fool.com |
Mon, 29 March 2021
Banks were forced to stop buying back shares when the pandemic started, but recent commentary from Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and the Federal Reserve indicate there could be better time ahead. And thanks to fintechs SoFi and Robinhood, it could get easier to buy shares of the hottest IPOs. And we just learned that WeWork is finally going public -- via SPAC. In this week's episode, Fool.com contributor Matt Frankel, CFP, and Industry Focus host Jason Moser take a closer look into these stories and what investors need to know. Check out more of our content here: Reach us by Email @ IndustryFocus@fool.com |
Fri, 26 March 2021
Rumors swirled this week that Microsoft is interested in buying gaming communications platform Discord for $10 billion. We break down how Discord fits into Microsoft's gaming ambitions, what the service could look like under their umbrella, and what separates Discord from Teams competitor Slack. Stocks: MSFT, WORK Check out more of our content here: Reach us by Email @ IndustryFocus@fool.com |
Thu, 25 March 2021
Motley Fool Contributor Lou Whiteman joins the podcast this week to break down the record-setting merger between Kansas City Southern and Canadian Pacific Railway and to take a look at how a blockage in the Suez Canal could impact global trade. Satellite View of Ever Given in the Suez Canal Stocks Mentioned: KSU, CP Check out more of our content here: StockUp, The Motley Fool's weekly email newsletter Reach us by Email @ IndustryFocus@fool.com |
Wed, 24 March 2021
Join the Motley Fool’s Brian Feroldi and Emily Flippen as they talk about three companies that are trying to treat sleep apnea. Stocks: RedMed (RMD), Inspire Medical (INSP), Vivos Therapeutics Stocks: VVOS Check out more of our content here: StockUp, The Motley Fool's weekly email newsletter Reach us by Email @ IndustryFocus@fool.com |
Tue, 23 March 2021
ThreadUP is headed to public markets, looking to help investors capitalize on the multibillion-dollar a year opportunity in digital resale and thrift. But is ThreadUP the next Real Real… or the next Poshmark? Join Analysts Emily Flippen and Asit Sharma as they break down ThreadUP’s S-1. Check out more of our content here: StockUp, The Motley Fool's weekly email newsletter Reach us by Email @ IndustryFocus@fool.com |
Mon, 22 March 2021
In the fourth and final week of our four-part SPAC series on Industry Focus: Financials, host Jason Moser sits down with David Lee, President of AppHarvest to chat about the business, its journey to the public markets via SPAC, and the roles technology and 5G are playing in the burgeoning ag tech movement. Stocks: APPH Check out more of our content here: StockUp, The Motley Fool's weekly email newsletter Reach us by Email @ IndustryFocus@fool.com |
Fri, 19 March 2021
We get on the SPAC train with a rundown of Berkshire Grey, the automation and software company being acquired by Revolution Acceleration Acquisition Corp. In the episode, we break down the HUGE growth story Berkshire is presenting to investors and the impressive pedigrees from company management and Revolution's investing team. Stocks: RAAC, AMZN Check out more of our content here: StockUp, The Motley Fool's weekly email newsletter Reach us by Email @ IndustryFocus@fool.com |
Thu, 18 March 2021
Motley Fool Auto Specialist John Rosevear joins the show to break down the latest round of EV announcements from Volkswagen and BMW, as well as take a look at Hindenburg Research’s short report calling out EV startup Lordstown Motors. Stocks Mentioned: VWAGY, BMWYY, RIDE, TSLA, GM, F, TM, WKHS Check out more of our content here: StockUp, The Motley Fool's weekly email newsletter Reach us by Email @ IndustryFocus@fool.com |
Wed, 17 March 2021
Since taking the helm of the predecessor to the WWE in 1982, Vince McMahon has built a global powerhouse in sports entertainment, virtually monopolizing his industry. Today, the company is at a turning point in its business, as cable gives way to streaming as the primary means to deliver content. Motley Fool analysts Bill Mann and Jim Gillies join host Nick Sciple to break down WWE’s business and discuss why it could make a compelling investment today.
Stocks Mentioned: WWE, DIS, CMCSA Check out more of our content here: StockUp, The Motley Fool's weekly email newsletter Reach us by Email @ IndustryFocus@fool.com |
Tue, 16 March 2021
Coupang (CPNG) is the largest e-commerce business in Korea, but is its comparison to Amazon overdrawn? Join Motley Fool analysts Asit Sharma and Emily Flippen as they break down one of the newest digital retail companies on the market. Check out more of our content here: StockUp, The Motley Fool's weekly email newsletter Reach us by Email @ IndustryFocus@fool.com |
Mon, 15 March 2021
In the third week of our four-part SPAC series on Industry Focus: Financials, Fool.com contributor Matt Frankel and host Jason Moser dive into three SPACs that could be very interesting for investors in the coming months and years. First, the paid discusses VG Acquisition Corporation(NYSE: VGAC) and why its pending acquisition of 23andMe is so exciting. Next, Matt and Jason take a closer look at the most high-profile SPAC merger of 2021 (so far) with Churchill Capital IV (NYSE: CCIV) and its acquisition of Lucid Motors. And finally, with a war chest of more than $4 billion, Pershing Square Tontine Holdings (NYSE: PSTH) has some interesting possibilities.
Check out more of our content here: StockUp, The Motley Fool's weekly email newsletter Reach us by Email @ IndustryFocus@fool.com |
Fri, 12 March 2021
Another S-1 show, another profitable high growth tech stock. What? You heard right, in this episode we walk through Global-E's prospectus and explain how the company makes international e-commerce a breeze for businesses. Check out more of our content here: StockUp, The Motley Fool's weekly email newsletter Reach us by Email @ IndustryFocus@fool.com |
Thu, 11 March 2021
We all know someone who’s had their car totaled. It’s no fun, but did you know there are businesses built entirely around buying and selling cars after they’re totaled? This week, Motley Fool Contributor Luis Sanchez joins the show to take a look at Copart and how the automotive auction industry profits from totaled cars.
Stocks Mentioned: CPRT, KAR, IAA, CVNA, VRM Check out more of our content here: StockUp, The Motley Fool's weekly email newsletter Reach us by Email @ IndustryFocus@fool.com |
Wed, 10 March 2021
Today, Kristine Harjes of Motley Fool Ventures hosts our Wildcard Wednesday episode. She interviews Maria Velissaris and Buffy Alegria, Managing Partners of Steel Sky Ventures. They discuss the origins of Steel Sky Ventures, investing across the spectrum of women's health indications and in technology infrastructure that supports new and innovative care delivery models. Check out more of our content here: StockUp, The Motley Fool's weekly email newsletter Reach us by Email @ IndustryFocus@fool.com |
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