Abercrombie and Fitch and Lululemon’s strong holiday previews weren’t good enough to keep the market happy. But long-term both brands are on track.

(00:14) Nick Sciple and Dylan Lewis discuss:

- Why Wall Street wasn’t keen on strong holiday updates from Abercrombie and Fitch and Lululemon, and where these brands sit in their market opportunity.

- Aritzia’s continued expansion into the U.S. and how the everyday luxury retailer is appealing to the key shopping demo.

- The dominant theme in physical retail right now: in-store experiences matter, especially for Gen Z shoppers.

(15:10) Asit Sharma and Mary Long discuss the changing reality for homeowners and insurers in light of increasingly common natural disasters.

Companies discussed: ANF, LULU, ATZAF, ALL.

Host: Dylan Lewis

Guests: Nick Sciple, Mary Long, Asit Sharma

Engineers: Rick Engdahl

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Fights are unfolding for companies in two very different industries: Steel and social media.

(00:21) Jason Moser and Mary Long discuss:

- Why so many companies want in on U.S. Steel.

- How to factor CEO personality into potential investments

- TikTok’s potential buyers.

Then, (15:47), Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp tackle the listener mailbag and answer your questions about finding flat-fee financial advisors, trimming in-the-red stocks, and more.

Companies mentioned: X, NPSC.Y, CLF, NUE, META, GOOG, GOOGL, RIVN

Host: Mary Long

Guests: Jason Moser, Alison Southwick, Robert “Bro” Brokamp

Engineer: Rick Engdahl

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Sonos, Moderna, and Shake Shack are all staring at some near-term headwinds – can they work through them?

(00:14) David Meier and Dylan Lewis discuss:

- Why Sonos CEO Patrick Spence is on his way out, and how the company can restore its status as a premium brand in audio… and maybe more.

- Moderna’s massive revenue adjustment, and how it highlights the company’s need to diversify revenue streams.

- Shake Shack’s new plans to open up 1500 company-owned locations.

(16:53) When an insider at an undervalued company starts buying a bunch of stock should you follow suit? Senior Fool analyst Alicia Alfiere and Ricky Mulvey, look at Progyny, the fertility benefits manager with a notable amount of recent insider activity.

Companies discussed: SONO, MRNA, SHAK, PGNY

Host: Dylan Lewis

Guests: David Meier, Alicia Alfiere, Ricky Mulvey

Producer: Mary Long

Engineer: Rick Engdahl

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You don’t have to look far to find a lot to worry about. But, a long-term bet on negativity is a bet against history.

David Gardner is a co-founder and Chief Rule Breaker at The Motley Fool. Ricky Mulvey caught up with David for a conversation about:

- Why buying and holding works.

- Rational optimism.

- The future of space travel.

Check out David’s weekly show Rule Breaker Investing at the link below, or wherever you listen to podcasts: https://www.fool.com/podcasts/rule-breaker-investing/

Companies discussed: NVDA, SPOT, AMC, META, RKLB

Host: Ricky Mulvey

Guest: David Gardner

Producer: Mary Long

Engineer: Rick Engdahl

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Disney’s streaming numbers show ad-supported tiers are a hit with consumers, and Amazon takes aim at the approach that made Google’s ad business ubiquitous online.

(00:39) Ron Gross and Jason Moser discuss:

- What the December Fed minutes, latest jobs numbers, and final holiday shopping figures say about the big picture.

- The first look at Disney’s ad-supported streaming numbers, Amazon’s plans to come after Google’s ad turf, and Meta’s changes to its content moderation policies.

(19:03) Dave Meyer – head of real estate investing at Bigger Pockets – talks Matt Argersinger through the state of real estate and the markets he’s watching in 2025.

(33:43) Ron and Jason break down two stocks on their radar: Paylocity and Gannett.

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Stocks discussed: DAL, DIS, META, GOOG, GOOGL, AMZN, ADBE, GCI, PCTY

Host: Dylan Lewis

Guests: Jason Moser, Ron Gross, Dave Meyer, Matt Argersinger

Engineers: Rick Engdahl

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It’s Nvidia’s world, and we’re just living in it.

(00:14) David Meier and Mary Long discuss Jensen Huang’s CES keynote, plus:

- All “the cool stuff that’s coming,” from personal supercomputers to self-driving trucks and AI-rendered worlds.

- The rollout of a digital workforce.

- Why Wall Street shrugged at Nvidia’s announcements.

Then, (16:09) Fool analyst Jason Moser joins for a closer look at PayPal, how the payments processor fell from recent highs, and why still-new CEO Alex Chriss is returning the company to what it does best.

Companies mentioned: NVDA, PYPL

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Host: Mary Long

Guests: David Meier, Jason Moser

Engineer: Rick Engdahl

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Last year, Netflix reportedly spent more than $5 billion for a 10 year rights agreement with the WWE. Last night was the first chapter for viewers.

(00:14) Nick Sciple and Ricky Mulvey discuss

- The buzz around Monday Night Raw’s debut on Netflix.

- What’s allowed in Tribal Combat and why wrestlers don’t respect the boundaries of an announcer's table.

- The new “100% margin” opportunities for the WWE.

- Why TKO Group Holdings is one of Nick’s largest personal stock investments.

Then, (17:58) Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp discuss some fundamental ways to prepare your portfolio for 2025.

Companies discussed: TKO, NFLX

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Host: “The Cincinnati Cobra” Ricky Mulvey

Guests: “Cash Money” Nick Sciple, Alison “Swagger” Southwick, “Hulk Bro-gan” Robert Brokamp

Producer: “The Virginia Kid” Mary Long

Engineer: Rick “The Answer” Engdahl

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If your resolution involves the word “investing,” you’ve come to the right place.

Mary Long talks with a handful of Fools and analysts about:

• Investing origin stories.
• Recommended materials for a DIY investing curriculum.
• Advice for getting started. 

Companies mentioned: DECK, LULU, META, NFLX, RKLB,

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Host: Mary Long

Guest: Alicia Alfiere, Bill Barker, David Meier, Ricky Mulvey

Engineers: Desiree Jones, Chace Pryzlepa

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Everything old is new again in streaming, and it’s about to get a lot tougher for upstarts to step into online video and advertising.

(00:14) Tim Beyers and Dylan Lewis discuss:

- Comcast’s push into the ad market with Universal Ads, and what it means for other players in streaming video advertising like The Trade Desk.

- Disney’s plan to acquire FuboTV to clear the lave for Venu Sports and its next act in sports streaming bundles.

- How streaming is getting more consolidated and vertically integrated, but streamers are still willing to try joint

(16:09) You’ve probably heard of the sports betting platform DraftKings. But what about the company that powers DraftKings and a number of other sports betting platforms around the world? Anand Chokkavelu hosts Dan Caplinger and David Meier for a Scoreboard episode breaking down Sportradar.

Companies discussed: CMCSA, TTD, DIS, FUBO, SRAD

Host: Dylan Lewis

Guests: Tim Beyers, Anand Chokkavelu, Dan Caplinger, David Meier

Producer:Ricky Mulvey

Engineers: Rick Engdahl

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Money is the major milestone for how OpenAI and Microsoft are thinking about the holy grail of artificial intelligence – AGI.

(00:45) Asit Sharma and Bill Mann discuss:

- Microsoft and OpenAI’s odd definition of artificial general intelligence (AGI) and Meta’s push into AI Influencers for Instagram.

- One of the tastier parts of President Jimmy Carter’s legacy, and the potential ripple effects of surgeon general’s warning about alcohol consumption.

- A few words of caution for fintech and investing in the U.S. in 2025.

(19:03) New year, new gameplan? Motley Fool CEO Tom Gardner walks Motley Fool members through his 2025 Investing Playbook, what his favorite indicator is saying about the state of the market right now, and how he feels about Bitcoin as it hovers around $100k.

TMF Premium members can get the full December Stock Advisor Roundtable episode

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(34:11) Asit and Bill break down two stocks on their radar: Darden Restaurants and IMAX.

Stocks discussed: MSFT, META, SAM, DRI, IMAX,

Host: Dylan Lewis

Guests: Asit Sharma, Bill Mann, Tom Gardner, Loren Horst

Engineers: Rick Engdahl, Austin Morgan

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Almost 70% of Americans have a financial resolution for the New Year. What’s yours?

(00:14) Tim Beyers and Ricky Mulvey discuss:

- How newer investors can get started.

- Past market performance, pockets of speculation, and what matters for long-term investors.

- Squid Game breaking records for Netflix.

Then, (XX:XX) Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp discuss the tools that can help you become a better budgeter.

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Companies discussed: MSTR, NFLX

Host: Ricky Mulvey

Guests: Tim Beyers, Alison Southwick, Robert Brokamp

Producer: Mary Long

Engineer: Rick Engdahl

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