Chris Hill wraps up MarketFoolery with a story about one race, two photos taken at the finish line, and how it applies to stock investing.

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After a rough few weeks in the stock market, Chris Hill has a question he hopes you can answer.

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Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos announces he’ll be on Blue Origin’s first spaceflight with humans. Vulcan Materials buys U.S. Concrete for $1.3 billion in cash. Jason Moser analyzes those stories and discusses the rebound of travel-related businesses like Airbnb, Booking Holdings, and Marriot.

Veteran financial columnist and author Jonathan Chevreau shares insights from his latest book, including why financial independence is better than retirement, why the word “retirement” needs to be retired, and money advice for millennials.

Amazon’s bid to disrupt the cable TV industry is officially underway.  Tim Hanson analyzes the prospect of live sports on Amazon’s platform, the bizarre difference between Under Armour’s two share classes, and Markel’s after-hours dip.

Merger Monday hits the cyber security industry.  Tyson Foods’s CEO is headed for the exit.  Facebook announces a $6 billion stock buyback plan.  Plus we dip into the Fool Mailbag and share our favorite Thanksgiving foods.

Best Buy’s 3rd-quarter profits stunned Wall Street (in a good way).  Analyst Ron Gross shares why Best Buy is poised for a strong holiday quarter.  We discuss the sudden rise in dry ship stocks, how to rebuild a portfolio and Ron’s Thanksgiving Day cooking tips.  Plus, we share the first details on our upcoming live taping in New York City.

Analyst Seth Jayson digs into the latest retail spending numbers, Target’s strong 3rd quarter results, and Lowe’s 3rd quarter miss.

Noted airline-stock-hater Warren Buffett raised more than a few eyebrows on the news that Berkshire-Hathaway has bought stakes in not one but FOUR separate airlines. Motley Fool Funds analyst Bill Barker explains why and discusses the latest earnings from Home Depot and Dick’s Sporting Goods.

Will President Trump start a trade war with China?  And if so, which companies will be most affected?  Jason Moser and Taylor Muckerman discuss this story, along with Samsung’s $8 billion acquisition, the future of Mercado Libre, and the likelihood of Anheuser-Busch InBev buying Coca-Cola. 

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Macy’s posts its 7th straight month of falling same-store sales, which makes the upcoming holiday quarter even more important.  Shake Shack serves up a tasty 3rd quarter report, while Party City falls victim to Halloween falling on a Monday.  Plus, analyst Jason Moser previews Walt Disney’s upcoming earnings report.

Chief Investment Officer Andy Cross and Motley Fool Funds analyst Bill Barker discuss the election of Donald Trump, its impact on the stock market, and how certain industries are likely to fare.

CVS Health shares fall 13% as Walgreens gets serious about taking market share.  Bryan Hinmon and Bill Barker from Motley Fool Funds analyze that story, plus the latest results from Priceline, Hertz and Valeant Pharmaceuticals.

AMC Entertainment files to sell 11 million shares, sending the stock down 30%. ExxonMobil loses a proxy fight as an activist firm gains a 3rd seat on the board of directors. Bill Mann analyzes those stories and FireEye’s decision to sell part of its business (and its name) to a private equity firm.

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Facebook shares fell after its latest quarterly report, but it appears nothing is stopping The Social Network and Google from utterly dominating the online ad market. Plus, we discuss what ESPN’s worst month ever means for The Walt Disney Company, the challenges facing Fitbit and GoPro, and which businesses are offering freebies on Election Day.

Shares of Shopify are up 60% in 2016. The Canadian e-commerce company has a few things going for it, including a partnership with industry leader Amazon.  Jim Gillies and Bill Barker return to discuss Shopify’s latest quarter, plus earnings from a few restaurant stocks.  Plus, we got a response from Bath & Body Works!

Former executives from Valent Pharmaceuticals appear to be under investigation. Shares of Tronc fall 20% after Gannett walks away from its bid.  Jim Gillies and Bill Barker discuss those stories, plus how Bath & Body Works is driving results for L Brands, and how scented candles are part of the plan.  Chris Hill shares highlights (and lowlights) from the Marine Corps Marathon.

GE’s made a bid for Baker Hughes, but will regulators give it the green light? Goldman Sachs pushes Apple to make a competing bid for Time Warner. Plus we discuss the importance of revenue vs. profits.

Twitter earnings surprise to the upside, though not nearly as much as Tesla’s. Plus the future of Buffalo Wild Wings, what to watch for at Amazon, and why Junior Mints are underrated Halloween candy.

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Panera Bread’s and Chipotle’s 3rd-quarter results could hardly be more different. Motley Fool Funds analyst Bill Barker discusses those stories, plus the latest results from Southwest Airlines and Edward Lifesciences.  Listeners weigh in as our evaluation of Halloween candy continues.

As Under Armour shares fall on lowered guidance analyst Ron Gross cautions investors to separate the business from the stock.  We also pore over the latest results from Caterpillar and Procter & Gamble. Plus, things get a little heated as we bring in producer Dan Boyd to discuss overrated and underrated Halloween candies.  Thanks to Criquet for supporting this episode!  For 20% off your 1st purchase, go to criquetshirts.com/fool and use the promo code fool.

AT&T makes an $85 billion bid for Time Warner, but haven’t we seen this movie before?  TD Ameritrade buys Scottrade for $4 billion.  Plus, Kodak unveils a smartphone and no, we’re not making this up.

Investor-At-Large Tim Hanson discusses the latest earnings reports from eBay and Mattel.  Plus we dig into Bladex, the Latin American bank more investors should know about.

Intel has a record quarter and Intuitive Surgical’s profits grow 26%, yet both stocks fall due to company guidance. Motley Fool Funds analyst Bill Barker discusses those stories plus Harley-Davidson’s restructuring, Microsoft’s $400 million marketing deal with the NFL, and Videndi being sued by a founding member of Spinal Tap.

Zoom Video’s 1st-quarter revenue soars but the stock stays grounded. Etsy buys Depop, a secondhand fashion app, for $1.6 billion. Tim Beyers analyzes those stories, as well as Taiwan Semiconductor’s plans to invest billions in a new factory in Arizona.

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Netflix pops on strong international subscriber growth, while quarterly profits for Domino’s Pizza rise 25%. Analyst Jason Moser discusses those stories, plus the latest from UnitedHealth and Yahoo, as well as his keys to making a great homemade pizza.

Revenue was up in Hasbro’s Boy division, but it was the Girl division’s results that got Wall Street’s attention. Caterpiller’s CEO drives off into the sunset. Pepsi lays out an aggressive plan to cut sugar from its drinks.

Wells Fargo CEO John Stumpf abruptly announced his retirement, throwing new CEO Tim Sloan into the deep end of the pool days before third quarter earnings. Plus Amazon prepares for the holidays and Ulta continues its hot streak.

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Polaris Industries buys Transamerican Auto Parts for $665 million. Motley Fool Funds analyst Bryan Hinmon shares why he’s not a huge fan of the deal. Plus we dip into the Fool Mailbag to discuss Advanced Micro Devices, how much time you should spend analyzing a company before you buy shares, and why you are ALWAYS going to miss something in your research. 

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Alcoa kicks off earnings season, but it’s biotech Illumina that in the spotlight (and not for good reasons).  Bill Barker and Bill Mann from Motley Fool Funds discuss those stories plus Samsung’s decision to kill the Galaxy Note 7, Warren Buffett’s response to Donald Trump, a couple of tangents and more.

Earnings season officially kicks off this week.  Jason Moser and Taylor Muckerman discuss why Buffalo Wild Wings and Hi Crush Partners need a hit quarter more than most.  Plus we dip into the Fool Mailbag and share highlights from our member event in Boston.

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Constellation Brands hits a new all-time high after an impressive 2nd-quarter.  Bill Barker from Motley Fool Funds analyzes that story, plus Manhattan housing prices, class action lawsuits, restricted stock units, the fantastic color names for Google’s new phone and more.

Google reveals its latest products, while Facebook reveals the greatest threat eBay has ever faced. Plus M&A rumors swirl around Disney and Netflix.

Cabela’s is taken private by Bass Pro Shops at a 40% premium. Tesla Motors’ latest delivery numbers have Wall Street feeling bullish.  Plus we dip into the Fool Mailbag to discuss what investors should do when they’re feeling bearish about a company.

Pepsi’s 3rd quarter was strong thanks to Frito-Lay. TD Ameritrade rises on reports it may buy out rival Scottrade.  And Medtronic gets FDA approval for an artificial pancreas.  Plus we dip into the Fool Mailbag with Bill Mann and Bryan Hinmon from Motley Fool Funds.  Thanks to Pearl Auto for supporting this episode. Go to http://PearlAuto.com/Fool to get free 2-day shipping!

AMC Entertainment pops 15% on news of a stock sale. Cloudera gets 4.7 billion reasons to go private. Jason Moser analyzes those stories and weighs in on whether Cannae Holdings is the next Baby Berkshire.

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Nike nails analyst expectations but falls short of future orders, while the future is now for Elon Musk and SpaceX. Plus ABInbev has gotten approval for its acquisition of SABMiller in the 3rd largest deal in public markets history. Thanks to Pearl Auto for supporting this episode. Go to PearlAuto.com/Fool to get FREE 2-day shipping!

If you want to hear about last night’s Presidential debate, you’ll have to go somewhere else.  Today we’re discussing Kroger’s 52-week low (as grocery prices continue to fall), Carnival Cruise Line’s rise after a big 3rd-quarter, and we dip into the Fool Mailbag.  Thanks to Pearl Auto for supporting this episode.  Go to http://PearlAuto.com/Fool  to get free 2-day shipping.

Yahoo reportedly waited 2 years to tell Verizon about a massive data hack.  How will Verizon respond?  And why is Williams-Sonoma subsidiary West Elm entering the hotel business?  Investor-At-Large Tim Hanson discusses those stories and more as we dip into the Fool Mailbag.

AutoZone continues to be in the zone.  The Federal Reserve leaves rates unchanged.  Ascena Retail has a horrible week.  Plus, we dip into the Fool Mailbag and discuss the booming recreational vehicle business in the Hoosier State.

FedEx reports a solid quarter, while General Mills reports yet another disappointment. Meanwhile, Exxon Mobil has caught the attention of the SEC in an investigation that could have far-reaching consequences.

Democrats and Republicans come together to rake Wells Fargo’s CEO over the coals. And as Berkshire-Hathaway owns 10% of Wells Fargo, Warren Buffett’s silence on the state of Wells Fargo does not go unnoticed.  Plus, two vacations stocks take their dividends in different directions and Kellogg issues a recall on whole wheat waffles.

Once again cable and streaming networks dominate the Emmy Awards.  Can broadcast networks reverse the trend?  Plus we dip into the Fool Mailbag to discuss dollar cost averaging, and index funds vs. individual stocks.

Uncle Joe Magyer returns from Down Under!  We discuss the incredible winning streak of Australia’s stock market, why he avoids the big banks, the role of commodities, and why he’s a fan of Atlassian Corp.

Bayer and Monsanto are joining forces in a gigantic merger, Twitter is breaking into the world of television, and Burger King continues to innovate.

Middle class incomes rise, Wells Fargo shares fall, and we dip into the Fool Mailbag. Bill Barker and Bill Mann from Motley Fool Funds analyze those stories, especially large bribes in Russia, and the business of renting large animals for special events.

Okta’s 1st-quarter earnings were overshadowed by its lowered guidance for the current quarter and the sudden departure of its CFO. Workday shares fall a bit despite good 1st-quarter results and raised guidance. Maria Gallagher analyzes those stories as well as the latest great results from Williams-Sonoma.

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Potash Corp. and Agrium merge into a $36 billion agri-giant.  Pandora shares rise on reports of a new streaming service, as Amazon gets ready for a new music offering of its own.  Plus we dip into the Fool Mailbag.

We analyze Apple’s big event, including the new iPhone 7 features and the new version of the Apple Watch.  David Kretzmann and Aaron Bush analyze Liberty Media’s purchase of Formula One Racing and Tesla Motor’s ongoing battle with state governments.  Plus, happy 50th anniversary Star Trek!