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Last week's rather under-stated 'Edinburgh Reforms' will pave the way for a major step forward in the UK's contribution to global financial services. In what Mark Austin describes as a 'Darwinian evolution', this broad set of regulatory changes not only frees the City from decades of living under the European Union umbrella of directives, but also continues with measures to ease over-reaction following the 2008 financial crisis. Background Music: 'The New Order' by Aaron Kenny

You might not expect to find a multi-bagger stock in aftermarket automotive parts. But, that's exactly what one retailer has accomplished. Deidre Woollard and Jim Gillies discuss Europe's energy crunch, and why Russia isn't playing along with price caps, investing in economic cycles as a contrarian, and why AutoZone is "one of the best managed companies and capital allocation stories." Plus, 17 minutes in, Motley Fool Contributor Brian Withers joins Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp to discuss how to encourage kids to invest when time is on their side. Companies mentioned: AZO, DIS, CMG. Holiday Music: Disco Christmas by Universal Robot; Host - Deidre Woollard; Guests: Jim Gillies, Alison Southwick, Robert Brokamp, Brian Withers

The first rule of investing is don’t lose money. The other rules are a little more complicated. David Rubenstein is the Co-Founder and Co-Chairman of The Carlyle Group, and the author of ”How to Invest: Masters on the Craft”. Rubenstein joined John Rotonti to discuss lessons from Warren Buffet, Larry Fink, and Seth Klarman, genius and luck in investing, happiness and expectations, and investing with a margin of safety. Companies mentioned: CG, BLK, TSLA, HLT. Host - John Rotonti; Guest - David Rubenstein

If you're an investor trying to make sense of the conflicting signals from macroeconomic data, you're not alone. Matt Argersinger and Jason Moser discuss a strong jobs report, latest housing data, and contrary indications from the retail industry, Ulta Beauty continuing a standout year, VICI Properties increasing its share of properties on the Las Vegas Strip, signs of life from Okta, and the latest from Salesforce, Five Below, and Crowdstrike. Plus, 19 minutes in, Deidre Woollard talks with Ben Miller, CEO of crowdfunding investment platform Fundrise, about commercial real estate and the trends he's watching for homebuilders and office space. Stocks discussed: ULTA, CRM, VICI, BX, OKTA, FIVE, CRWD, APRN, EXR, CRNC. Host - Chris Hill; Guests - Matt Argersinger, Jason Moser, Deidre Woollard, Ben Miller

Shoppers may need to switch from steak to bologna, but they still need to eat. That’s just one reason for investors to watch consumer staples if you’re concerned about a recession. Richard Bernstein is the CEO and Chief Investment Officer of Richard Bernstein Advisors. Before that he was the Chief Investment Strategist at Merrill Lynch. Motley Fool Senior Analyst John Rotonti caught up with Bernstein to discuss how growth stories can change through time, sectors showing the power of compounding dividends, and if a “Fed Put” still exists. Host - John Rotonti Guest - Richard Bernstein

Profitable, and worth more than $20 billion, Zoom Video may also be an acquisition target. Bill Mann discusses Bob Iger's second day back as CEO, Best Buy, and CEO Corie Barry, defying expectations (again), Zoom Video shares falling close to a 2-year low, and how Zoom could fit well into Oracle's business. Plus, 12 minutes in, Robert Brokamp talks with Megan McCoy, professor at Kansas State University, about relationships and money. Stocks mentioned: DIS, BBY, AMZN, ZM, MSFT, ORCL. Host - Chris Hill; Guests - Bill Mann, Robert Brokamp, Megan McCoy

Live from the Hawk & Griffin Pub in Vienna, Virginia...it's Motley Fool Money! Chris Hill talks with Bill Mann, Emily Flippen, and David Gardner about 2022 through the lens of a small business, the importance of evaluating the management team of a small cap company, how fear can be contagious for investors, keeping an eye on inflation as we head into 2023, and optimism around the UNC men's basketball team. Host - Chris Hill; Guests - Bill Mann, Emily Flippen, David Gardner

One reason we like Charlie Munger is he rarely, if ever, minces words. Bill Mann discusses the latest PPI data boosting the market, Walmart's inventory levels (and 3rd-quarter results) catching Wall Street's attention, and Charlie Munger sounding off on crypto. Plus, great to welcome back Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp who dip into the Fool Mailbag to answer questions about Roth IRAs, how ETFs work, and more! Companies discussed: WMT, GE, UAA. Host - Chris Hill; Guests - Bill Mann, Alison Southwick, Robert Brokamp

Social media companies selling advertising have been handed an unexpected gift (if they're able to take it). Jason Moser discusses Disney's historic win at the box office this weekend being overshadowed by the specter of layoffs, CEO Bob Chapek's metric for success in 2024, Eli Lilly falling victim to a prank on Twitter and pulling its ad business in response, and how Snap, Facebook, and Instagram need to take advantage of their sudden opportunity. And, 11 minutes in, Jason and Matt Frankel take a closer look at the returns that safe investments are offering. Companies discussed: DIS, AMZN, LLY, META, SNAP. Host - Chris Hill; Guests - Jason Moser, Matt Frankel

Several factors in the Big Macro pushed stocks higher at week's end. Jason Moser and Ron Gross discuss how the Consumer Price Index report fueled an historic rise on Thursday, China's potential for pulling back Covid restrictions, the role layoffs will play in the coming months, Disney's parks division being the lone bright spot in an otherwise disappointing 4th-quarter report, and the latest from The Trade Desk, Lyft, and Marqeta. At 19 minutes in, Rachel Warren talks with Anjee Solanki, National Retail Director at Colliers, about the top retail trends this holiday season and how consumer spending continues to change. Then at 32 minutes in, Jason and Ron return to talk about Carnival Cruise's intriguing strategy to battle rising food costs and two stocks on their radar: Outset Medical and Titan International. Stocks mentioned: META, RDFN, AAPL, DIS, TTD, LYFT, MQ, CCL, AMZN, TJX, DLTR, YUM, WMT, OM, TWI. Host - Chris Hill; Guests - Ron Gross, Jason Moser, Rachel Warren, Anjee Solanki