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Warren Buffett’s conglomerate has more cash on the books than any company in history. Matt Argersinger and Ricky Mulvey discuss what home sales data says about the economy, a traffic slowdown at Chipotle, and the restaurant chain’s strong unit economics, and the reasons why Warren Buffett could be sitting on record cash. Then, 17 minutes in, Mary Long and Asit Sharma continue their conversation about AMD, and discuss the impact of tariffs and export controls on the chip designer. Companies discussed: DHI, CMG, BRK.A, BRK.B, AMD. Host - Ricky Mulvey; Guests - Matt Argersinger, Mary Long, Asit Sharma

Fed independence brings stability, and markets love stability. Asit Sharma and Dylan Lewis discuss the Trump Administration’s focus on Fed Chair Jerome Powell, the role of an independent Federal Reserve Bank for the market and investors, and Netflix’s earnings and status as a “recession-proof” stock. Then, 16 minutes in, Anand Chokkavelu hosts Fool Contributors Dan Caplinger and Rick Munarriz for a Scoreboard episode on Shopify. Companies discussed: NFLX, SHOP, AMZN. Host - Dylan Lewis; Guests - Anand Chokkavelu, Dan Caplinger, Rick Munarriz

As earnings season picks up, we’re starting to get a feel for the different ways company leadership teams are talking — or not talking — about tariffs. Jason Moser and Matt Argersinger discuss everything that’s been going on over the past few weeks, and how tariff anticipation is playing into consumer behaviour, and earnings results and macro commentary from United, Bank of America, Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, and Prologis. Then, 19 minutes in, we’re entering the age of sophisticated robotics. Daniela Rus — author of 'The Heart and The Chip and The Mind’s Mirror' — talks through the nature of developing truly autonomous robots, and how most cutting edge robotics work gets funded. Finally, 33 minutes in, Jason and Matt break down two stocks on their radar: Alphabet and Ryman Hospitality Properties. Stocks discussed: UAL, BAC, JPM, PLD, GOOG, GOOGL, RHP. Host - Dylan Lewis; Guests - Jason Moser, Matt Argersinger, Daniela Rus

“A pessimist is correct oftener than an optimist, but an optimist has more fun, and neither can stop the march of events,” Robert Heinlein. Jim Gillies and Ricky Mulvey discuss fund managers cutting their positions in US stocks, how long-term investors should react to fear in the markets, and if Abercrombie & Fitch’s stock deserves to be in the bargain bin. Then, 19 minutes in, Robert Brokamp joins Ricky to discuss what your tax return reveals about your finances. Companies and tickers discussed: ASO, ANF, XRT. Host - Ricky Mulvey; Guests - Jim Gillies, Robert Brokamp

Today we talk economic uncertainty, airlines, building materials, and assorted spirits. Motley Fool Senior Analyst Asit Sharma caught up with Martín de los Santos, the CFO of MercadoLibre, a few weeks ago for The Motley Fool's Market Volatility Summit. They talked about how MercadoLibre became resilient, and the long-term opportunities for the company. And Emily and Matt share two stocks on their radar. Host - Ron Gross; Guests - Emily Flippen, Matt Argersinger, Asit Sharma, Martín de los Santos

Your finances are one important piece of building a wealthy life. Sahil Bloom writes The Curiosity Chronicle newsletter and is the Managing Partner of SRB Ventures, a venture investment firm. His first book is 'The 5 Types of Wealth: A Transformative Guide to Design Your Dream Life'. Robert Brokamp caught up with Bloom for a conversation about why money does buy happiness (to an extent), managing your time wealth, what social media gets wrong about health advice, and the case for creating an energy calendar. Company discussed: AAPL. Host - Robert Brokamp; Guest - Sahil Bloom

Today we talk about the economic and market impacts of tariffs, some business partnerships, and a couple of weak earnings reports. Also, Andy Cross talks to Schwab Chief Investment Strategist Liz Ann Sonders. And Asit and Jason share two stocks on their radar. Host - Ron Gross; Guests - Asit Sharma, Jason Moser, Andy Cross, Liz Ann Sonders

The markets are taking a beating on Liberation Day tariff announcements. What do the announcements mean long term? It’s anyone’s guess. Nick Sciple and Ricky Mulvey discuss why markets are reacting so strongly to the reciprocal tariff announcements, how investors can look for opportunities, but “not be a hero” right now, and Match Group’s new artificial intelligence flirting game. Then, 17 minutes in, Rick Munarriz joins Ricky for a conversation about Nintendo’s new Switch 2, and how the device could boost earnings for the video game maker. Companies discussed: WINA, MTCH, OTC: NTDOY. Host - Ricky Mulvey; Guests - Nick Sciple, Rick Munnariz

The majority of Alphabet’s sales comes from search, and ChatGPT’s product continues to get better. Jason Moser and Ricky Mulvey discuss the 25% tariffs that the Trump administration announced for imported cars and auto parts, how Google is trying to respond to the next era of search, and Robinhood’s quest to become the everything-finance app. Then, 17 minutes in, Anthony Schiavone joins Ricky to talk about the state of the office market, and one workplace REIT that investors may want to consider. Companies discussed: GM, MGA, F, TSLA, GOOG, GOOGL, HOOD, BXP, ARE. Host - Ricky Mulvey; Guests - Jason Moser, Anthony Schiavone

Over the past five years, Warren Buffett’s returns have beaten the S&P 500 and the NASDAQ, even as Berkshire keeps hundreds of billions in cash and treasuries. Jim Gillies and Ricky Mulvey discuss how Apple has driven Berkshire’s performance, Disney’s flat returns over the past five years, and a jeans manufacturer that is smashing the market. Then, 19 minutes in, Robert Brokamp and Alison Southwick discuss why you should think about taking a financial health day. Companies discussed: BRK.A, BRK.B, AAPL, DIS, KTB. Host - Ricky Mulvey; Guests - Jim Gillies, Alison Southwick, Robert Brokamp