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Step aside, Siri. A new generation of AI voice assistants has arrived. First, Asit Sharma and Mary Long dive into today’s inflation report and talk through the latest AI offerings from Alphabet and OpenAI. Then, 16 minutes in, Ricky Mulvey asks Jason Hall whether co-CEOS are ever a good idea. Companies/Tickers discussed: GOOG, GOOGL, MSFT, BOC, SKYH. Host - Mary Long; Guests - Asit Sharma, Ricky Mulvey, Jason Hall.

Relatively strong earnings results from Shopify and Roblox were overshadowed by questions about the outlook for the rest of the year and whether consumers will keep up the online shopping and in-game spending. Ron Gross and Andy Cross discuss Disney’s path to streaming profitability, and the warnings from Shopify and Roblox that growth in the back half of 2024 might be a bit lighter, Trade Desk’s relative strength in a tough earnings environment, and Airbnb bracing for some travel slowdown, and how drinkmaker Celsius continues to find the energy for growth. Then, 19 minutes in, Motley Fool co-founder David Gardner provides some timeless advice for college grads. Finally, 27 minutes in, Ron and Matt break down two stocks on their radar: Toast and Trex. Stocks discussed: DIS, SHOP, RBLX, TTD, ABNB, CELH, TREX, TOST. Host - Dylan Lewis; Guests - Andy Cross, Ron Gross, David Gardner, Mary Long.

When Warren Buffett talks, investors listen. We unpack the quotes and commentary from the market’s most anticipated annual meeting and check in on the state of Berkshire Hathaway. Jim Gillies and Dylan Lewis discuss Berkshire’s past and future succession-planning, what Buffett’s cash stack and shrinking Apple position might signal about his view of the market and tax policy, and why investors shouldn’t be looking at Berkshire on a strictly total-return basis. Companies discussed: BRK.A, BRK.B, AAPL. Host - Dylan Lewis; Guest - Jim Gillies

Customers are willing to pay up, as long as it’s convenient. Amazon’s e-commerce segment proves it, but at Starbucks long lines during peak periods have customers rethinking their orders. Asit Sharma and Dylan Lewis discuss — in the face of revenue declines and struggling comps, are Starbucks’ shares worth watching? Amazon’s eye-popping operating margin, fueled by strength in its ad business, the cloud, and cost-cutting measures. Then, 15 minutes in, the name of the game in food is innovation — Mary Long talks with food and beverage analyst David Henkes about McDonald’s new approach with CosMc’s. Companies discussed: SBUX, AMZN, MCD. Host - Dylan Lewis; Guests - Asit Sharma, Mary Long, David Henkes.

Alex Chriss is still early in his tenure as the CEO of PayPal, but the company’s turnaround is already showing green shoots. PayPal’s earnings and why a drop at a specialty insurance company could be a buying opportunity for investors. Then, 17 minutes in, what to do before you meet a financial advisor, and some questions to ask in an initial meeting. Companies discussed: PYPL, INTU, ZM, KNSL. Host - Ricky Mulvey; Guests - Matt Frankel, Alison Southwick, Robert Brokamp

We’re seeing consistently strong results this earnings season, but the market keeps looking forward. It loves Alphabet’s dividend and Tesla’s mass market ambitions, but is less sold on Meta commingling AI and the Metaverse. Andy Cross and Emily Flippen discuss Chipotle’s stellar comps and future store growth opportunity, why Tesla’s low-priced EV offering has investors overlooking down results, Alphabet getting in on the dividend game, and the market telling Meta – don’t spend on AI like that. Then, 19 minutes in, what Spotify, Snap, and Roku have to say about the strength of the ad market for 2024. Also, Emily and Andy break down two stocks on their radar: Tyler Technologies and Visa. Stocks discussed: CMG, TSLA, GOOG, GOOGL, META, MSFT, SPOT, SNAP, ROKU, V, TYL. Host - Dylan Lewis; Guests - Emily Flippen, Andy Cross

David Meier and Deidre Woollard discuss IBM’s potential acquisition of HashiCorp and how it helps grow the business. And — what was it about Meta’s earnings that gave the market pause? Companies discussed: IBM, HCP, META, NOW, CMG, ALGN. Host - Deidre Woollard; Guest - David Meier

Earnings are in full swing! We’ve got updates from the industry leaders in streaming, banking, chips and real estate – but strong numbers aren’t always turning into positive market reactions. Ron Gross and Matt Argersinger discuss whether investors should be buying Netflix’s “pay attention to this, not that”, what Taiwan Semi’s results say about chips and why investors are up on United Health despite the company’s recent cybersecurity issues, and the state of banking and brokerages, and why the current macro is confusing for everyone, even management at industrial REIT Prologis. Then, 19 minutes in, Malcolm Ethridge, CFP and author of Financial Independence Doesn't Happen by Accident, walks through money conversations you should be having during financial literacy month and why he’s watching cybersecurity. Finally, 36 minutes in, Ron and Matt break down two stocks on their radar: Five Below and UPS. Stocks discussed: NFLX, TSMC, UNH, BAC, GS, MS, SCHW, PLD, BUG, CIBR, UPS, FIVE. Host - Dylan Lewis; Guests - Matt Argersinger, Ron Gross, Malcolm Ethridge

Deal-making is back, and the banks are loving it. Asit Sharma and Ricky Mulvey discuss why Bank of America’s $1.5 billion in net charge-offs can be forgiven by investors, a long comeback for wealth management at Merrill Lynch, and IMAX’s cash flow story and the future of movie theaters. Plus, 16 minutes in, Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp answer listener questions about tracking investments, leveraged shares, and life insurance. Stocks/tickers mentioned: BAC, MS, IMAX, AMZU, NVDU, SOXL. Host - Ricky Mulvey; Guests - Asit Sharma, Robert Brokamp, Alison Southwick

Google is the latest tech company to host a conference full of AI pronouncements. Asit Sharma and Deidre Woollard discuss why the market is smiling on Alphabet lately, how Google’s announcements show the company’s AI ambitions and what Blackstone might buy next. Then, 17 minutes in, Robert Brokamp interviews Steve Chen, the CEO of NewRetirement, on what savers often miss about retirement. Companies discussed: GOOG, GOOGL, BX, MSFT, AZMN. Host - Deidre Woollard; Guests - Asit Sharma, Robert Brokamp