Motley Fool Money

Motley Fool Money is a daily podcast for stock investors.

Weekday episodes offer a long-term perspective on business news with The Motley Fool's investment analysts. Weekend shows are a mix of investing classes and longer-form interviews.

The show is hosted by Dylan Lewis, Ricky Mulvey, and Mary Long.

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1076
How Napping Makes You Smarter
Working hard? That’s great. But if you want to avoid burnout then Daniel Levitin, professor of psychology and behavioral neuroscience at McGill University and best-selling author, has a tip to help everyone from students to CEOs.
2 min
1077
Navigating the Crisis
New York and California order nearly all residents to stay home. The government pushes back the tax filing deadline. And the stock market  has another rough week. How should investors navigate the coronavirus crisis? Is it time to buy? Which...
41 min
1078
Howard Marks on the Stock Market Rarely Being A...
The average return of the stock market is 9-10%. So why does the market rarely hit that number in a given year? Legendary investor Howard Marks explains.  
2 min
1079
Worst Day Since 1987
The stock market has its worst day since 1987 as coronavirus concerns grow and Wall Street sentiment turns decidedly bearish. How should investors be approaching this market? Which companies are still well-positioned for the long term? Motley Fool...
40 min
1080
Science of Motivation with Dan Pink
Does the carrot-and-stick method actually work? For certain tasks, yes. But as best-selling author Dan Pink explains, managers who use this as the sole way of motivating their team are making a mistake.
2 min
1081
Market Volatility and How Successful People See...
Investors navigate market volatility as coronavirus concerns grow. Campbell Soup heats up. Costco delivers a strong 2nd quarter. JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon recovers from emergency heart surgery. Andy Cross, Ron Gross, and Jason Moser analyze those...
39 min
1082
The Upside of Quitting with Stephen Dubner
"Winners never quit and quitters never win.” Is it possible quitting is actually underrated? Stephen Dubner, co-author of the bestselling "Freakonomics" books, makes the case for re-examining how we think about quitting.
2 min
1083
Worst Week Since 2008
The stock market has its worst week since the financial crisis of 2008. Motley Fool analysts Andy Cross, Ron Gross, and Jason Moser talk about the coronavirus concerns and market sell-off. Plus, our analysts discuss earnings from Best Buy, Booking...
40 min
1084
Malcolm Gladwell on Choosing A College
Millions of high school students are trying to decide where to spend the next four years of their lives. For them, and their parents, best-selling author Malcolm Gladwell offers a word of advice.    
2 min
1085
The Business of Baby Yoda
Walmart reports strong e-commerce growth but has problems with fun and games. Dropbox surprises investors and aims for profitability by the end of 2020. Domino’s delivers again. And McDonald’s introduces Quarter Pounder-scented candles. Motley...
40 min
1086
The Power of Habit with Charles Duhigg
How does a routine become habit-forming? One important part is figuring out a reward for the routine itself. For example, as Charles Duhigg (best-selling author of “The Power of Habit”) explains, the reward for brushing your teeth is not...
2 min
1087
Record Highs, Coronavirus Concerns, Facebook’s ...
Nvidia shakes off its “crypto hangover” and reports blowout earnings. Shopify soars. Pepsi surprises. And Roku rises. Motley Fool analysts Emily Flippen, Ron Gross, and Jason Moser discuss those stories and weigh in on the latest from Mattel,...
41 min
1088
Jenny Anderson on Love and Dirty Dishes
The key to a lasting relationship is…economics? Jenny Anderson, co-author of the best-seller “Spousonomics: Using Economics to Master Love, Marriage, and Dirty Dishes” offers tips on how your loving relationship can benefit from cost-benefit...
3 min
1089
Video Stars, Academy Awards, and 1 Sleepy IPO
Alphabet breaks out its YouTube revenue for the first time. Activision Blizzard scores with “Call of Duty: Mobile”. Casper’s IPO turns into a snoozefest. Pinterest pops. And Chipotle serves up strong growth. Analysts Andy Cross, Ron Gross, and...
38 min
1090
Roger Ebert on Money Movies
Pulitzer Prize-winning film critic Roger Ebert wasn’t just a lifelong fan of movies. He also knew the business well enough to see Blockbuster Video’s demise months before Netflix was even a public company. Moreover, he could recognize a money line...
2 min
1091
Earnings-palooza: Welcome to Club Trillion!
Amazon’s huge 4th-quarter gets the company back above the trillion-dollar market cap. Apple and Microsoft continue their hot streaks, while Facebook sells off due to margin concerns. Jason Moser, Andy Cross, and Ron Gross analyze the latest earnings...
38 min
1092
Michael Lewis Saw Football’s Future
The NFL’s financial health is not in doubt. The health of its players, however, is getting more attention than ever. Back in 2011, when concussions were just beginning to become a topic of interest, best-selling author Michael Lewis saw a future in...
2 min
1093
Chips, Netflix, and Betting on the NFL
Intel reports surprising earnings and hits a 19-year high. Netflix rises on strong international growth. American Express and Atlassian hit all-time highs. And Procter & Gamble deals with sagging diaper demand. Senior analysts Andy Cross, Ron...
41 min
1094
Jeff Bezos on Taking the Long View
“One of the time-honored traditions of investors is to play the role of skeptic.” Even in October 2000, when his company’s stock had fallen 50% in less than a year, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos was able to see profitability in the days ahead.
3 min
1095
Big Banks & Big Deals
Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, and Morgan Stanley hit 52-week highs but Wells Fargo slips. The National Retail Federation reports healthy holiday spending but Target tumbles on disappointing sales numbers. Gap decides not to spin off Old Navy. And Visa...
41 min
1096
Toys, Candy, Alcohol, and CES 2020
Costco reports some holiday cheer thanks to the strong trifecta of toys, candy, and alcohol. Bed Bath & Beyond sinks. Lennar raises the roof. And Grubhub delivers a denial. Motley Fool analysts Andy Cross, Emily Flippen, and Ron Gross discuss...
38 min
1097
21 Stocks for 2020
Why should investors be watching 5G, banking, and small cap stocks in 2020? Why do ANSYS, Arista Networks, and CRISPR have big upside potential? Why should investors keep Grubhub, Harley-Davidson, and Nordstrom on a short leash? And is it time for the...
40 min
1098
2019 in Review: Software, Entertainment, and Ch...
Disney Plus works its magic. WeWork falls down on the job. Best Buy rewards investors. And Constellation Brands unloads some cheap beer. Analysts Andy Cross, Ron Gross, and Jason Moser discuss some of the year’s top business stories, stock market...
38 min
1099
Earnings, Eggnog, and Year-End Financial Advice
Nike scores with its Jordan brand. IAC buys Care.com for $500 million. FedEx delivers disappointing earnings. Bed Bath & Beyond surges after its new CEO cleans house. And General Mills gets a big boost from Blue Buffalo. Motley Fool analysts Ron...
39 min
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Retail, Video Games, and Scaling Up Excellence
Costco slips on earnings and a website glitch. GameStop tumbles on flagging same-store sales growth. Adobe hits an all-time high. And Stitch Fix surprises Wall Street. Motley Fool analysts Aaron Bush, Andy Cross, and Jason Moser discuss those stories,...
39 min