Industry Focus

Motley Fool Analysts Sean O’Reilly and Vincent Shen discuss the recent Kraft buyout in the context of past consumer goods mega-deals.

Direct download: 150331_IF_ConsumerGoods.mp3
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This episode we learn why AmEx losing its Costco partnership is actually a long-term win.

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America's abundance of oil has some investors wondering how high levels of storage and shut in wells could impact energy stocks. So Taylor and Tyler break down the situation and give some quick words of caution.

Direct download: 150326_IF_Energy.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 6:05pm EDT

Can Amarin Corp Plc convert promise into profit? Motley Fool healthcare analyst Michael Douglass and healthcare contributor Todd Campbell discuss the challenges ahead for this volatile biotech stock.

Direct download: 150325_IF_Healthcare.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 5:15pm EDT

Motley Fool Analysts Sean O’Reilly and Vincent Shen discuss the merits and drawbacks of investing in the movie theatre industry.

Direct download: 150324_IF_ConsumerGoods.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 4:27pm EDT

The competitive landscape of the financial industry has changed greatly over the last century – what does this mean for today’s banks?

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Category:Podcast -- posted at: 4:52am EDT

Nintendo stock is making moves, while Glu Mobile’s Kim Kardashian: Hollywood game is climbing the iTunes charts. Motley Fool analysts Nathan Hamilton and Sean O’Reilly discuss why on this week’s Industry Focus Podcast.

Direct download: 150320_IF_Tech.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 4:04pm EDT

A 742% spending surge for hepatitis C, pricey new diabetes medications, and one new drug class that has payers nervous -- all discussed today by healthcare analyst Michael Douglass and healthcare contributor Todd Campbell on today's Industry Focus.

Direct download: 150318_IF_Healthcare.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 5:57pm EDT

Motley Fool Analysts Sean O’Reilly and Vincent Shen Dive into the international businesses of some of America’s most storied household brands.

Direct download: 150317_IF_ConsumerGoods.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 4:36pm EDT

Stress tests results reveal whether banks are prepared for economic downturn and if they can return more capital to shareholders.

Direct download: 150316_IF_Financials.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 3:41pm EDT