Episodes

  • Quantum Is the New Silicon
    Sep 29 2024
    $2 trillion. That’s how much value McKinsey estimates quantum technology will generate in the next 10 years. But some estimates place that number even higher. “This Week in Tech” co-hosts Tim Beyers and Tim White discuss the transition to quantum computing, investment opportunities in the budding space, and why subatomic particles are like kindergarteners. Members of any Motley Fool Service can watch “This Week in Tech” at 10:00 am ET on Fridays, or any time at the Fool Live replay hub. To become a Motley Fool member, head to www.fool.com/signup. Tickers mentioned: ASML Host: Tim Beyers Guest: Tim White Producer: Mary Long Engineer: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    32 mins
  • Autonomous Vehicles Have No Room for Error
    Sep 28 2024
    Driverless vehicles are already here, even if they’ve made some wrong terms. Motley Fool Contributor Travis Hoium joined Ricky Mulvey to check in on some companies leading the way on autonomous vehicles. They discuss: - The progress that autonomous vehicles have made over the past few years. - Where automakers including Tesla and General Motors stand in the race. - How autonomous vehicles could deploy on a large scale. Two notes. One is that Tesla’s market cap is $800 million. Also, Travis meant to include Uber in his autonomous driving stock basket. Companies discussed: TSLA, GM, INTC, MBLY, UBER, BIDU, GOOG, GOOGL Host: Ricky Mulvey Guest: Travis Hoium Producer: Mary Long Engineer: Tim Sparks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    25 mins
  • AI Bookings, Marketing Tools, Drama
    Sep 27 2024
    Artificial Intelligence continues to drive valuations and headlines – we check in on the latest corporate intrigue at OpenAI, how generative AI is driving results for Accenture, and how Braze is bringing it to customers. (01:02) Emily Flippen and Bill Mann discuss: - Hurricane Helene hitting the southeast U.S. and the state of insurance, reinsurance, and black swan events. - Meta’s new Orion augmented reality prototype, and the latest drama at OpenAI. - Why Vail is expecting fewer skiers this winter, gold is boosting Costco, and Accenture is enjoying the generative AI boom. (19:04) Braze CEO Bill Magnuson took a break from the company’s Forge 2024 event to give analyst Tim Beyers a rundown on the company's latest innovations, how it's helping marketers harness AI, and the different ways these new offerings play into the company's growth story. (33:27) Bill and Emily break down two stocks on their radar: Carnival Cruise Lines and Visa. Stocks discussed: LMND, META, VAIL, COST, ACN, CCL, V. Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Bill Mann, Emily Flippen, TIm Beyers, Bill Magnuson Engineers: Tim Sparks, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    40 mins
  • Meta's New Specs
    Sep 26 2024
    Meta’s Reality Labs division burns about a billion dollars per month. One result is Orion, augmented-reality glasses that let users see the outside world. No battery pack needed. (19:30) Jason Moser and Ricky Mulvey discuss:- Updates from Meta Connect 2024. - Use cases for AR glasses - New details about Southwest Airlines' overhaul. Then, (17:01) Brookfield Corporation CFO, Nick Goodman, joins Motley Fool Senior Analyst Buck Hartzell to discuss how he thinks about capital allocation. Host: Ricky Mulvey Guests: Jason Moser, Buck Hartzell, Producer: Mary Long Engineers: Rick Engdahl, Kyle Carruthers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    30 mins
  • Can Stitch Fix Get Fixed?
    Sep 25 2024
    The fashion company has a lot to offer its customers, but StitchFix is struggling to keep those customers around. (00:21) David Meier and Mary Long discuss: The disconnect between the stock market and consumer confidence. Stitch Fix’s fall. Why great consumer products don’t always make for great investments. Then, at (14:03), Ricky Mulvey and Fool contributor Lou Whiteman take a look at Palantir, a tech company with a lot of promise and a lot of expectations. Tickers mentioned: SFIX, RTR, PLTR, BAH Host: Mary Long Guests: David Meier, Lou Whiteman, Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Rick Engdahl, Tim Sparks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    28 mins
  • What Makes a Turnaround Work
    Sep 24 2024
    Usually, you don’t want to run toward a company that cut its dividend. (00:28) Jim Gillies and Ricky Mulvey discuss: Nike’s strategic pivot, and what it means for its retail partners. Why turnaround stories are difficult to implement. Foot Locker’s impressive leadership. Then, (15:08) Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp discuss The Great Wealth Transfer, and how to factor a potential inheritance in a financial plan. Learn more about the Range Rover Sport at www.landroverusa.com Companies discussed: NKE, FLHost: Ricky Mulvey Guests: Jim Gillies, Alison Southwick, Robert Brokamp Producer: Mary Long Engineer: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    29 mins
  • What’s the Outlook on Spices?
    Sep 23 2024
    McCormick’s been a laggard over the past few years, does it have some growth levers to get back on track? (00:11) Jason Moser and Dylan Lewis discuss: - Why interest is picking up for Intel, and what Qualcomm and Apollo Global see in the chipmaker. - A listener question: What to expect from spicemaker McCormick this quarter. - How the rate environment might play into results we see from companies this upcoming earnings season. (15:54) Mary Long and Motley Fool Analyst Anthony Schiavone continue their conversation from last week about housing stocks and the build-to-rent industry. Companies discussed: INTC, QCOM, MKC, INVH, AMH Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Jason Moser, Mary Long, Anthony Schiavone Engineers: Tim Sparks, Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    28 mins
  • Two Sides of Airbnb
    Sep 22 2024
    The “Airbnbust” has not arrived, but Airbnb is no longer at peak expectations. Mary Long hosted Motley Fool Analyst Alicia Alfiere and BiggerPockets CEO Scott Trench at The Denver Press Club for a conversation about Airbnb as a stock and as a real estate investment. They discuss: - Airbnb’s capital allocation strategy. - The hosting platform’s competition. - How real estate investors can get started with Airbnb. - The scaling challenges of managing short-term rentals. Company discussed: ABNB Host: Mary Long Guests: Alicia Alfiere, Scott Trench Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Tim Sparks Special thanks to Alex Pailet from BiggerPockets and Alby Segall, Jean-Luc Currie, Jim Bofencamp, and Katlyn Howery from the Denver Press Club for making the event happen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    28 mins