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Motley Fool Hidden Gems Investing is a daily podcast for stock investors. Weekday episodes offer a long-term perspective on business news with The Motley Fool's investment analysts. Weekend shows are a mix of personal finance and longer-form interviews.

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Time To Diversify Internationally?

5/25/2026
It’s a deep dive into the Hidden Gems Investing mailbag as Jon, Matt, and Rachel handle questions regarding international diversification, stocks that have lost momentum, and the changing cybersecurity landscape due to AI. Jon Quast, Matt Frankel, and Rachel Warren discuss: -Magnificent 7 stocks vs international diversification -How to diversify into Japan and India -Stocks that have lost momentum: MercadoLibre and SoFi -The threat to SentinelOne from Anthropic’s Mythos Companies discussed: Apple (APPL), Amazon (AMZN), Microsoft (MSFT), Meta Platforms (META), Alphabet (GOOG)(GOOGL), General Motors (GM), Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A)(BRK.B), Realty Income (O), Digital Realty (DLR), Pinterest (PINS), Walt Disney (DIS), Toyota (TM), Sony Group (SONY), iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ), iShares India 50 ETF (INDY), iShares MSCI India ETF (INDA), Vanguard Total International Stock ETF (VXUS), iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF (IXUS), Vanguard International High Dividend ETF (VYMI), Nestle (NSRGY), MercadoLibre (MELI), SoFi (SOFI), SentinelOne (S), Nvidia (NVDA), Crowdstrike (CRWD), Palo Alto Networks (PANW), Zscaler (ZS) Host: Jon Quast Guests: Matt Frankel, Rachel Warren Engineer: Dan Boyd Disclosure: Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, “TMF”) do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, or risks associated with any investment opportunity presented. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement.We’re committed to transparency: All personal opinions in advertisements from Fools are their own. The product advertised in this episode was loaned to TMF and was returned after a test period or the product advertised in this episode was purchased by TMF. Advertiser has paid for the sponsorship of this episode.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:23:50

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Thriving in the Age of Overwhelm

5/24/2026
Why do so many people feel overwhelmed right now? And what can investors do about it? How can you separate market signal from media noise when headlines are designed to hijack your attention? Motley Fool Analyst Rachel Warren talks with Fred Marshall, author of Thrive: The Antidote to Future Shock, about staying calm, focused, and effective in a world changing faster than our ability to adapt. Host: Rachel Warren Guest: Fred Marshall Producers: Bart Shannon, Lauren Budabin Disclosure: Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, “TMF”) do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, or risks associated with any investment opportunity presented. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement.We’re committed to transparency: All personal opinions in advertisements from Fools are their own. The product advertised in this episode was loaned to TMF and was returned after a test period or the product advertised in this episode was purchased by TMF. Advertiser has paid for the sponsorship of this episode.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:24:12

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Give Your Family the Gift of an Estate Plan, and Ask the Same of Them

5/23/2026
Bad news, Fools: You and everyone you know is going to eventually pass away. And before then, you or the people you love may become physically or mentally incapacitated. But despite these certainties and possibilities, most people don’t have an estate plan, and if they do, it’s often outdated. Robert Brokamp speaks with attorney Jill Mastroianni, the host of the Death Readiness podcast, about how to protect your assets, your family, and yourself with an updated estate plan.Also in this episode:-Interest rates all over the world are rising, and bond prices are falling.-You likely pay your financial advisor more than you pay your doctor. Are you getting your money’s worth?-After more than 25 years, Intel finally exceeded its dot-com peak. It just goes to show: While the overall U.S. stock market usually recovers from a bear market in a few years, individual stocks are a very different story.-One widow knew exactly what to do when her husband died because he created and regularly updated a “Letter From Your Dead Husband” while he was still alive. Host: Robert Brokamp, CFP®, EAGuest: Jill MastroianniEngineer: Bart Shannon Disclosure: Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, “TMF”) do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, or risks associated with any investment opportunity presented. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement.We’re committed to transparency: All personal opinions in advertisements from Fools are their own. The product advertised in this episode was loaned to TMF and was returned after a test period or the product advertised in this episode was purchased by TMF. Advertiser has paid for the sponsorship of this episode.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:25:41

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SpaceX IPO Nears & Retail Makes a Comeback

5/22/2026
We learned how much money SpaceX is (or isn’t) making from rocket launches and AI in anticipation of the company’s upcoming IPO. Plus, we discuss positive retail earnings, NVIDIA’s results, and software making a comeback. Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Jon Quast discuss: - SpaceX S-1 - NVIDIA earnings - Target and Walmart’s results - Software’s comeback Companies discussed: Tesla (TSLA), Target (TGT), Walmart (WMT), NVIDIA (NVDA), Onto Innovation (ONTO), IBM (IBM), Cloudflare (NET), Workday (WDAY). Host: Travis Hoium Guests: Lou Whiteman, Jon Quast Engineer: Dan Boyd Disclosure: Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, “TMF”) do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, or risks associated with any investment opportunity presented. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. We’re committed to transparency: All personal opinions in advertisements from Fools are their own. The product advertised in this episode was loaned to TMF and was returned after a test period or the product advertised in this episode was purchased by TMF. Advertiser has paid for the sponsorship of this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:40:49

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The SpaceX S-1: The Good, The Bad, The Verdict

5/21/2026
Stop the presses (or the recording, I guess)! SpaceX has filed its S-1 in anticipation of an IPO. The team digs into the details of the IPO prospectus and looks for some of the things that stand out in this monumental, possibly $2 trillion, public offering. Tyler Crowe, Matt Frankel, and Jon Quast discuss:- Starlink’s profitability- The space launch businesses (sort of) profitability- The unbelievably large market estimates- Is SpaceX actually just an AI company?- Can investors benefit from this corporate structure?- The leap of faith that is the valuation Companies discussed: SPCX, AMZN, MSFT, META, VOYG, Host: Tyler CroweGuests: Matt Frankel, Jon QuastEngineer: Bart Shannon Disclosure: Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, “TMF”) do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, or risks associated with any investment opportunity presented. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement.We’re committed to transparency: All personal opinions in advertisements from Fools are their own. The product advertised in this episode was loaned to TMF and was returned after a test period or the product advertised in this episode was purchased by TMF. Advertiser has paid for the sponsorship of this episode.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:24:52

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Google Flexes Its AI Muscles

5/20/2026
Google I/O revealed a lot about Google’s future in artificial intelligence. Not only did the company release a new model, updated search, and launched new AI glasses. We discuss what we learned, whether this is a real normie moment for AI, and what the impacts will be outside of Alphabet.Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Rachel Warren discuss:- Google I/O- Is this AI for normies?- Downstream impacts for investors.Companies discussed: Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL), NVIDIA (NVDA).Host: Travis HoiumGuests: Lou Whiteman, Rachel WarrenEngineer: Kristi Waterworth Disclosure: Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, “TMF”) do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, or risks associated with any investment opportunity presented. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. We’re committed to transparency: All personal opinions in advertisements from Fools are their own. The product advertised in this episode was loaned to TMF and was returned after a test period or the product advertised in this episode was purchased by TMF. Advertiser has paid for the sponsorship of this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:24:12

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The Green Shoots in Home Depot’s Earnings

5/19/2026
It may not look like much right now, but one small detail in Home Depot’s earnings report that should bode well for the beleaguered home improvement retail. We look at the company’s most recent results, whether the company’s stock looks attractive after a five year malaise, and what other companies in the housing and home improvement indsutryTyler Crowe, Matt Frankel, and Lou Whiteman discuss:- Home Depot’s earnings: The good and the “meh”- Home Depot Stock: value investment or value trap?- Are interest rates really the problem for housing?- Where to invest in the “coiled spring” of home equity- Mailbag: Reinvest dividends or put the money to work elsewhere?- Mailbag: Where to invest in green energy?Companies discussed: HD, LOW, TREX, RKT, TFSL, BN, CSIQ, FSLRHost: Tyler CroweGuests: Matt Frankel, Lou WhitemanEngineer: Dan Boyd Disclosure: Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, “TMF”) do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, or risks associated with any investment opportunity presented. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. We’re committed to transparency: All personal opinions in advertisements from Fools are their own. The product advertised in this episode was loaned to TMF and was returned after a test period or the product advertised in this episode was purchased by TMF. Advertiser has paid for the sponsorship of this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:25:41

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The AI Boom Runs Into an Unexpected Headwind

5/18/2026
The market is buying everything AI related, but that love doesn’t extend to this year’s college graduates or the localities seeing data centers go up. We discuss the pushback to AI that many in Silicon Valley didn’t see coming. Plus, we give a peak at retail earnings and the drama in Lululemon’s board room. Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Rachel Warren discuss: - AI’s unexpected local pushback - Previewing retail earnings - Lululemon’s drama Companies discussed: Lululemon (LULU), Nike (NKE), Target (TGT), Walmart (WMT), Home Depot (HG), TJX Companies (TJX). Host: Travis Hoium Guests: Lou Whiteman, Rachel Warren Engineer: Dan Boyd Disclosure: Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, “TMF”) do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, or risks associated with any investment opportunity presented. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. We’re committed to transparency: All personal opinions in advertisements from Fools are their own. The product advertised in this episode was loaned to TMF and was returned after a test period or the product advertised in this episode was purchased by TMF. Advertiser has paid for the sponsorship of this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:20:52

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The Power of Thinking Inside the Box

5/17/2026
Why does having too much freedom often lead to business failures? How do strict boundaries drive innovation at companies like Pixar and Apple? How can investors use "satisficing" to make better choices in an overwhelmingly complex market? Motley Fool Chief Investment Officer Andy Cross talks with David Epstein, author of Inside the Box: How Constraints Make Us Bette Host: Andy Cross Guest: David Epstein Producer: Bart Shannon, Mac Greer Disclosure: Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, “TMF”) do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, or risks associated with any investment opportunity presented. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement.We’re committed to transparency: All personal opinions in advertisements from Fools are their own. The product advertised in this episode was loaned to TMF and was returned after a test period or the product advertised in this episode was purchased by TMF. Advertiser has paid for the sponsorship of this episode.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:26:05

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A Free Social Security Analysis Tool, and the Yield on the S&P 500 Hits an All-Time Low

5/16/2026
he age at which you file for Social Security will be one of the most important retirement-related decisions you’ll make. Robert Brokamp discusses the pros and cons of delaying with CPA and financial planner Mike Piper, the creator of Opensocialsecurity.com, a free tool that helps retirees choose the optimal age to claim benefits. Also in this episode:-A report from Standard & Poor’s finds that only 1 in 10 mutual funds that performed in top 25% from 2016-2020 remained in the top 25% from 2021-2025-Home price growth has begun lagging inflation, and many cities are still below their 2022 highs-The dividend yield on the S&P 500 hits an all-time low, falling below the previous low reached at the height of the dot-come bubble-With the end of the school year near, your kids or grandkids are one year closer to college – now is a good time to evaluate your 529 plan and whether you’re saving enough Host: Robert Brokamp, CFP®, EAGuest: Mike Piper, CFA, PFSEngineer: Bart Shannon Disclosure: Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, “TMF”) do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, or risks associated with any investment opportunity presented. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement.We’re committed to transparency: All personal opinions in advertisements from Fools are their own. The product advertised in this episode was loaned to TMF and was returned after a test period or the product advertised in this episode was purchased by TMF. Advertiser has paid for the sponsorship of this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:28:07

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Our Pulse On the Stock Market Today

5/15/2026
A look back on what we learned from earnings season, what is hot (and what is not) in the market, and a debate over whether or not inflation can halt the rally. Travis Hoium, Jason Moser, and Lou Whiteman discuss: - What worked (and what didn’t work) this earnings season - What’s wrong with restaurant and apparel stocks? - Should inflation talk worry investors? - Plus, the stocks on our radar Companies discussed:. CBRS, NKE, CHRW, SBUX, DRI, CAVA, DECK, ONON, ISRG, GEH Host: Travis Hoium Guests: Jason Moser, Lou Whiteman Engineer: Dan Boyd Disclosure: Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, “TMF”) do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, or risks associated with any investment opportunity presented. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. We’re committed to transparency: All personal opinions in advertisements from Fools are their own. The product advertised in this episode was loaned to TMF and was returned after a test period or the product advertised in this episode was purchased by TMF. Advertiser has paid for the sponsorship of this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:41:30

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AI Is Supplying Blowout Earnings…Again

5/14/2026
If you’re making a list of the companies delivering better-than-expected earnings results this quarter, then add Cisco and Lumentum to the list. Spending on data centers and other AI infrastructure is leading both companies to soaring heights, and their valuations reflect Wall Street’s Optimism. Tyler, Matt, and Jon break down the most recent earnings results from these two AI equipment suppliers and whether they look like solid investments today. Tyler Crowe, Matt Frankel, and Jon Quast discuss: - Cisco’s blowout earnings - What to do when a cyclical company has a new catalyst - Lumentem’s even more impressive earnings - Can a company with such a high valuation be worth it? - Mailbag: What are some non-AI stock ideas for portfolio diversification. Companies discussed: CSCO, NVDA, META, LITE, ANET, CWST, DECK, TREX, BRK.B, DIS Host: Tyler Crowe Guests: Matt Frankel, Jon Quast Engineer: Dan Boyd Disclosure: Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, “TMF”) do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, or risks associated with any investment opportunity presented. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. We’re committed to transparency: All personal opinions in advertisements from Fools are their own. The product advertised in this episode was loaned to TMF and was returned after a test period or the product advertised in this episode was purchased by TMF. Advertiser has paid for the sponsorship of this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:29:01

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The Market Just Got a Huge Warning Sign

5/13/2026
Costs are going up for consumers and producers, which may not be a trend that stops anytime soon. We discuss what’s driving the increases and how it may eventually cause some shocks in a highly valued stock market today. Travis Hoium, Tyler Crowe, and Lou Whiteman discuss: - Consumer price index (CPI) surge - Producer price index (PPI) surge - What higher inflation means for the market Companies discussed: Costco (COST), Walmart (WMT), Target (TGT). Host: Travis Hoium Guests: Tyler Crowe, and Lou Whiteman Engineer: Dan Boyd Disclosure: Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, “TMF”) do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, or risks associated with any investment opportunity presented. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. We’re committed to transparency: All personal opinions in advertisements from Fools are their own. The product advertised in this episode was loaned to TMF and was returned after a test period or the product advertised in this episode was purchased by TMF. Advertiser has paid for the sponsorship of this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:21:45

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Move Over, Magnificent 7, There’s a New Stock Basket in Town

5/12/2026
One of Wall Street’s favorite hobbies is coming up with catchy nicknames for a group of stocks. Thanks to AI, we have a new one: The “AI 11”. Tyler, Matt, and Travis break down what’s in the AI 11 basket, whether its better to invest in baskets or individual companies, the AI Bubble, the state of athletic wear, and listener questions. Tyler Crowe, Matt Frankel, and Travis Hoium discuss: - Who’s part of the “AI 11” - What’s better for investing in trends: single stocks or the basket approach? - The frothy valuations among the AI 11 - ON Holdings, Under Armour, and Addidas earnings. - What to watch in the athletic apparel industry - Mailbag: What to make of DKNG and FLUT with the threat of prediction markets? Companies discussed: SNDK, INTC, WDC, MU, SSLNF, AMD, MRVL, ASML, TSM, AVGO, MSFT, NVDA, AMZN, META, GOOG, NFLX, DELL, CSCO, ONON, NKE, DECK, ADDDF, LULU, UA, DKNG, FLUT, MGM, DIS, SPOT Host: Tyler Crowe Guests: Matt Frankel, Travis Hoium Engineer: Dan Boyd Disclosure: Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, “TMF”) do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, or risks associated with any investment opportunity presented. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. We’re committed to transparency: All personal opinions in advertisements from Fools are their own. The product advertised in this episode was loaned to TMF and was returned after a test period or the product advertised in this episode was purchased by TMF. Advertiser has paid for the sponsorship of this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:27:27

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What Should Investors Do With the New Wave of IPOs?

5/11/2026
Fool contributors Jon, Matt, and Rachel discuss a surprisingly good quarter for an enterprise software company before pivoting to a conversation on hot, upcoming IPOs and how investors should be thinking about managing their portfolios in light of the new exciting opportunities. Jon Quast, Matt Frankel, and Rachel Warren discuss: -Monday.com’s financial results for the first quarter of 2026 -The upcoming Cerebras IPO -Mailbag: Trim my winners to raise cash or deploy new cash? Companies discussed: Monday.com (MNDY), Cerebras, Nvidia (NVDA), OpenAI, Figma (FIG) Host: Jon Quast Guests: Matt Frankel, Rachel Warren Engineer: Dan Boyd Disclosure: Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, “TMF”) do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, or risks associated with any investment opportunity presented. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. We’re committed to transparency: All personal opinions in advertisements from Fools are their own. The product advertised in this episode was loaned to TMF and was returned after a test period or the product advertised in this episode was purchased by TMF. Advertiser has paid for the sponsorship of this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:23:21

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How to Get Rich in American History

5/10/2026
What 300-year-old investing principles still apply today? What can Teddy Roosevelt’s cattle farm disaster teach us about modern stock picking? And could you really buy real estate on the moon? In this episode, historian, investor, and author Dr. Joseph S. Moore joins the show to discuss his new book, How to Get Rich in American History. Host: Rich Lumulleau Guest: Joseph Moore Producer: Bart Shannon, Mac Greer Disclosure: Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, “TMF”) do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, or risks associated with any investment opportunity presented. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement.We’re committed to transparency: All personal opinions in advertisements from Fools are their own. The product advertised in this episode was loaned to TMF and was returned after a test period or the product advertised in this episode was purchased by TMF. Advertiser has paid for the sponsorship of this episode.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:28:13

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Maximizing Your 401(k), and Is Retirement Bad for Your Brain?

5/9/2026
If you’re like most working Americans, your No. 1 strategy for accumulating enough money to retire is by contributing to a defined-contribution plan such as a 401(k), 403(b), or the federal Thrift Savings Plan. Consequently, when you retire will depend largely on how well you manage your account. Robert Brokamp provides 11 tips for making the most of your employer-sponsored retirement plan. Also in this episode:-The S&P 500 is near all-time highs, but small caps and international stocks are doing even better so far in 2026.-A new study finds that retiring before 65 may accelerate cognitive decline.-The U.S. government’s debt-to-GDP ratio is now over 100%, nearing the all-time high set after the end of World War II. Host: Robert BrokampEngineer: Bart Shannon Disclosure: Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, “TMF”) do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, or risks associated with any investment opportunity presented. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement.We’re committed to transparency: All personal opinions in advertisements from Fools are their own. The product advertised in this episode was loaned to TMF and was returned after a test period or the product advertised in this episode was purchased by TMF. Advertiser has paid for the sponsorship of this episode.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:19:32

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Elon Musk, Chip Giant?

5/8/2026
Elon Musk’s EV and rocket empire may be expanding into chips if recent plans to spend up to $119 billion in new chip fab facilities become reality. We discuss the implications for the industry and Musk’s companies, plus update on SaaS stocks, and what technologies have staying power for the next decade. Travis Hoium, Dan Caplinger, and Tim Beyers discuss: - Musk’s chip dreams - SaaS recovery - What technologies will survive the next decade? - Stocks on our radar Companies discussed: Tesla (TSLA), DataDog (DDOG), Sportsradar (SRAD), MercadoLibre (MELI), DigitalOcean (DOCN), Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM), Intel (INTC), AMD (AMD), NVIDIA (NVDA). Host: Travis Hoium Guests: Dan Caplinger, Tim Beyers Engineer: Dan Boyd Disclosure: Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, “TMF”) do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, or risks associated with any investment opportunity presented. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. We’re committed to transparency: All personal opinions in advertisements from Fools are their own. The product advertised in this episode was loaned to TMF and was returned after a test period or the product advertised in this episode was purchased by TMF. Advertiser has paid for the sponsorship of this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:41:30

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1 Chip Stock Making Bold Plans

5/7/2026
It takes a lot of careful thought and planning to add more semiconductor manufacturing capacity. ARM Holdings has said they’ve seen enough demand that they are getting into the manufacturing business themselves. On today’s show, we break down ARMs decision to add production capacity, how it compared to AMD’s results, Doordash’s peculiar earnings, and we dig into the mailbag. Tyler Crowe, Matt Frankel, and Jon Quast discuss: - ARM Holdings and Advanced Micro Devices blowout earnings - ARM’s ambitious new goal to build its own chips - The bottlenecks to bringing on new chip capacity - Doordash’s earnings missing guidance - Mailbag: Why do Starbucks and Dominoes have negative shareholder equity? - Mailbag: How will the SaaSpocalypse affect CRM and WIX? Companies discussed: AMD, ARM, NVDA, GOOG, META, ASML, LCRX, KLAC, DASH, SBUX, DPZ, CRM, WIX Host: Tyler Crowe Guests: Matt Frankel, Jon Quast Engineer: Dan Boyd Disclosure: Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, “TMF”) do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, or risks associated with any investment opportunity presented. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. We’re committed to transparency: All personal opinions in advertisements from Fools are their own. The product advertised in this episode was loaned to TMF and was returned after a test period or the product advertised in this episode was purchased by TMF. Advertiser has paid for the sponsorship of this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:29:22

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Can Uber Make an “Everything” App?

5/6/2026
Uber has been in the middle of the autonomy debate and recently added hotels to the mix, so we’re wondering if they can be the “everything” app built around transportation? First quarter results indicated they have the momentum to do it. We also get to results from Disney and Novo Nordisk, which had investors cheering today. Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Rachel Warren discuss: - Uber’s Q1 2026 results - Can Uber make an “everything” app? - Disney’s momentum and challenges - Novo Nordisk’s GLP-1 conundrum Companies discussed: Uber (UBER), Expedia (EXPE), Disney (DIS), Novo Nordisk (NOVO). Host: Travis Hoium Guests: Lou Whiteman, Rachel Warren Engineer: Dan Boyd Disclosure: Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, “TMF”) do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, or risks associated with any investment opportunity presented. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. We’re committed to transparency: All personal opinions in advertisements from Fools are their own. The product advertised in this episode was loaned to TMF and was returned after a test period or the product advertised in this episode was purchased by TMF. Advertiser has paid for the sponsorship of this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:22:25