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OpenAI has launched apps within ChatGPT in its bid to both add functionality and improve monetization of the product. We discuss how this is both an opportunity and a threat to the biggest tech companies in the world, including Zillow, Amazon, Booking.com, and Target. Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Rachel Warren discuss: - ChatGPT gets apps - Disruption from ChatGPT - App opportunities - Trillion dollar question for ChatGPT Companies discussed: Zillow (Z), Target (TGT), Amazon (AMZN), Booking (BKNG), Expedia (EXPE), Figma (FIG), Spotify (SPOT). 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

As Prime Day kicks off, we’re asking the big questions. Emily Flippen is joined by Jason Hall and Dan Caplinger to tackle three timely stories: - Whether 2025’s tariff push is actually “working” (and who’s really paying) - How a U.S. sale of TikTok could reshape social commerce just as Amazon’s big event feels less special - What the Sept. 30 expiration of federal EV tax credits means for demand at Tesla, BYD, Ford, and beyond - Plus, a lightning round of stocks positioned to benefit from these trends Companies discussed: AMZN, PDD, TSLA, BYDDY, F, SYM Host: Emily Flippen, Jason Hall, Dan Caplinger Producer: Anand Chokkavelu 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

Asit Sharma, Yasser El-Shimy, and Tim Beyers debate whether the hundreds of billions presently committed to AI infrastructure will pay off for shareholders. Are we in a bubble? Which companies will profit irrespective of what comes next? Asit Sharma, Yasser El-Shimy, and Tim Beyers: - Discuss their views of the AI spending race and three stocks poised to profit regardless. - Make three reckless predictions for the A.I. industry. - Play another game of Faker or Breaker with three recent IPO stocks. Motley Fool Supernova is back! To learn more about the successor to the portfolios that brought Fools 9 years of greater than 21% annualized returns, please navigate to supernovaisback.fool.com. And in the meantime, be sure to get to your local bookstore and pick up a copy of David’s Gardner’s new book — Rule Breaker Investing: How to Pick the Best Stocks of the Future and Build Lasting Wealth. It’s on shelves now; get it before it’s gone! Tickers: Companies discussed: BABA, AMD, NET, INTC, TOST Host: Tim Beyers Guests: Asit Sharma, Yasser El-Shimy Producer: Anand Chokkavelu 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

What are the biggest mistakes investors make? Motley Fool Chief Investment Officer Andy Cross and analyst Jason Moser talk with Barry Ritholtz, author of How Not to Invest: The ideas, numbers, and behaviors that destroy wealth―and how to avoid them.   Winning the game  Passive vs. active investing  Common mistakes  When to sell Emotions and investing Host: Andy Cross, Jason Moser   Producer: Bart Shannon, Mac Greer 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

The Federal Reserve is lowering interest rates, which can be good for borrowers but not so good for savers. Robert Brokamp speaks with Brendan Byrnes, managing director of Motley Fool Money (www.fool.com/money), about how to find the highest yields for your cash and how to choose the best credit card for your situation. Also in this week’s episode: -A recent ADP report confirms that we’re in a “no-fire, no-hire” job market-A study puts popular AI tools to an estate-planning test – which came out on top?-Just in time for Halloween season, the S&P 500 has reached a spooky level – how has the classic 60/40 portfolio performed when the market is so richly valued?-The recent government shutdown demonstrates (once again) that everyone should have an emergency fund Tickers discussed: SPY Host: Robert BrokampGuest: Brendan ByrnesEngineer: Bart Shannon 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We discuss what Apple and Meta Platforms see as the future of tech hardware and whether or not Tesla’s latest delivery boon is a peak for the company. Later in the show, we play over/under before covering the stocks on our radar. Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Emily Flippen discuss: - Apple’s headset strategy - Tesla’s delivery numbers - Earnings trends to watch - Over/Under Companies discussed: Apple (AAPL), Alphabet (GOOG), NVIDIA (NVDA) MercadoLibre (MELI), Delta (DAL). Host: Travis Hoium Guests: Lou Whiteman, Emily Flippen 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

In a little less than 10 years, OpenAI has gone from an idea to a half-trillion dollar company, and its ambitions for the next several years are much, much, bigger. Plus, Fair Isaac Corporation is opening a new front in the battle for your credit score and Berkshire Hathaway puts its massive cash pile to use. Tyler Crowe, Matt Frankel, and Jon Quast discuss: - OpenAI becomes a $500 billion company with staggering growth projections - Berkshire Hathaway acquires Occidental Petroleum’s chemical division - Fair Isaac Corporation upends the credit score market - The market’s performance during and after government shutdowns - Stocks on their radar Companies discussed: FRMI, DLR, ORCL, BRK.A, BRK.b, OXY, FICO, EXPN, EFX, TRU, UPST, MELI, ETSY, CW 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

OpenAI has launched shopping within ChatGPT and this could be a disruptive force to companies like Amazon, Google, Shopify, and Etsy. We discuss who the winners could be and who will be a loser in this agentic shopping world. Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman and Rachel Warren discuss: - ChatGPT shopping launch - Winners in agentic shopping - Losers in agentic shopping - How big tech will adjust to the new world of commerce Companies discussed: Shopify (SHOP), Etsy (ETSY), Amazon (AMZN), Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL). Host: Travis Hoium Guests: Lou Whiteman and 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

American palates are shifting, and investors are starting to take notice. In today’s episode of Motley Fool Money, host Emily Flippen is joined by analysts Sanmeet Deo and Jason Hall to unpack four of the newest Asian food chains looking to expand across the United States The team dives into: - Whether or not Jollibee’s rise is sustainable - The re-emergence of Luckin Coffee and changing consumer tastes - If the experiential dining of Kura Sushi and Haidilao Hot Pot are replicable - Which chain offers investors the best opportunity today Companies discussed: JBFCF, LKNCY, KRUS, HDALF Host: Emily Flippen, Jason Hall, Sanmeet Deo Producer: Anand Chokkavelu 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

David Meier, Rick Munarriz, and Tim Beyers preview the Oct. 1 return of Motley Fool Supernova with three stocks with Rule Breaker DNA that are worthy of your watchlist. David Meier, Rick Munarriz, and Tim Beyers discuss: - Supernova’s return with the real-money Odyssey and Phoenix portfolios.- Why CAVA, Camping World, and Warby Parker belong on your Rule Breakers watchlist.- A preview of new tools and what to expect when the new Supernova missions lift-off on Oct. 1. For a full breakdown of everything planned for Supernova when it relaunches on Oct. 1, please navigate to supernovaisback.fool.com. And in the meantime, be sure to get to your local bookstore and pick up a copy of David’s Gardner’s new book — Rule Breaker Investing: How to Pick the Best Stocks of the Future and Build Lasting Wealth. It’s on shelves now; get it before it’s gone! Companies discussed: CAVA, CWH, WRBY, Host: Tim BeyersGuests: David Meier, Rick MunarrizProducer: Anand ChokkaveluEngineer: 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 paid for the sponsorship of this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Motley Fool Co-Founder David Gardner has racked up big returns by bucking the conventional wisdom. Rule Breakers Senior Vice-President of Strategy Brian Richards talks with David about his new book, Rule Breaker Investing: How to Build the Best Stocks of the Future and Build Lasting Wealth. Topics include: Buy high, sell higher Traits of a Rule Breaker stock Building a Rule Breaker portfolio Host: Brian RichardsGuest: David GardnerProducer: Bart Shannon, Mac Greer 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

When evaluating a fund, one of the first sets of numbers you'll likely look up is its past returns. But those are not the returns that owners of that fund actually earned. Robert Brokamp speaks with Morningstar’s Jeff Ptak about which investor behaviors and types of funds are more associated with underperformance. Also in this episode: -The Russell 2000 finally surpassed its 2021 peak – what’s behind the small-cap surge?-The Treasury Department has released preliminary guidance about “no tax on tips”-The spread in yields between investment-grade corporates and Treasuries is the smallest it’s been since 1998-A lesson from the life and recent death of financial journalist Jonathan Clements: Don’t delay your bucket list until retirement Investments discussed: VOO, QQQ, VTWO, IWC Host: Robert BrokampGuest: Jeff PtakEngineer: Bart Shannon 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Beyond the big names, where are there opportunities in AI and discounts in the market overall? Plus, Meta’s changing AI plans and we play “Higher or Lower”.Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Jon Quast discuss: - AI’s hidden gems- Tiktok’s sale- Where there are opportunities today- Meta’s AI plans Companies discussed: Oracle (ORCL), Alphabet (GOOG), Meta Platforms (META), Chipotle (CMG), Cava (CAVA), NVIDIA (NVDA), Vertiv (VRT). Host: Travis HoiumGuests: Lou Whiteman, Jon QuastEngineer: Bart Shannon 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Investors looking at housing and homebuilders are probably wondering what to make of the seemingly contradictory messages out of the housing market. In this episode, Tyler, Matt, and Jon drill down into the confounding numbers in the housing market and some recent homebuilder earnings reports. Also, they react to Starbucks restructuring and serve up some stocks on their radar. Tyler Crowe, Matt Frankel, and Jon Quast discuss: - Starbucks unveils a $1 billion restructuring plan - The good, the bad, and the outlook for homebuilder stocks. - Stocks on our radar. Companies discussed: SBUX, CMG, KBH, LEN, MIAX, FND, TTD, ICE, SPGI, NDAQ, HD, LOW, AMZN, DHI Hosts: Tyler Crowe Guests: Matt Frankel, Jon Quast Engineer: Bart Shannon   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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We examine the failure of formerly highly valued retail brands like Allbirds, Peloton, and Casper, who were once highly valued only to fall on hard times. Why did they fail to live up to lofty expectations and will agentic shoppic agents lead to another shift in the industry? Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Rachel Warren discuss: - Why have DTC stocks plunged?- What omnichannel strategies have succeeded?- What’s the future of agentic shopping? Companies discussed: Peloton (PTON), Allbirds (BIRD), Stitch Fix (SFIX), Nike (NKE), Lululemon (LULU). Host: Travis HoiumGuests: Lou Whiteman, Rachel WarrenEngineer: Bart Shannon 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of Motley Fool Money, analysts Emily Flippen, Jason Hall, and Toby Bordelon spotlight three off-the-radar small caps with very different stories. The team dives into: - Why the renewable energy industry deserves a second look, even with policy headwinds - If Phinia offers a pragmatic hedge against a slower-than-expected EV transition - A rapidly expanding premium Chinese tea-house that has changing unit economics Companies discussed: ENPH, FLNC, PHIN, TSLA, CHA, LKNCY Host: Emily Flippen, Jason Hall, Toby Bordelon Producer: Anand Chokkavelu Engineer: Bart Shannon, 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

Which is the better healthcare Breaker? Alicia Alfiere, Sanmeet Deo, and Tim Beyers pit Progyny against Hims & Hers. Leave a comment to get in on the debate! Alicia Alfiere, Sanmeet Deo, and Tim Beyers discuss: - Progyny vs. Hims & Hers - who goes on the watchlist? - Intel and NVIDIA’s big $5 billion deal. - Reflections on Rule Breaker Investing. Be sure to get to your local bookstore and pick up a copy of David’s Gardner’s new book — Rule Breaker Investing. It’s on shelves now; get it before it’s gone! Companies discussed: PGNY, HIMS, INTC, NVDA Host: Tim Beyers Guests: Alicia Alfiere, Sanmeet Deo Producer: Anand Chokkavelu 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

What began as a single Boba tea shop in 2000 has transformed into a leading supplier of sustainable packaging for local startups to national brands like Panda Express and Chipotle. Motley Fool CEO Tom Gardner and Chief Investment Officer Andy Cross talk with Alan Yu about the evolving business of packaging: Boba Tea beginnings Eco-friendly alternatives Partnership and leadership Strategic expansion Host: Tom Gardner, Andy CrossProducer: Mac GreerEngineer: Adam LandfairDisclosure: 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Retirement is largely a math game, and calculators can help you crunch the numbers. Sean Gates of Motley Fool Wealth Management joins Robert Brokamp to discuss what to look for in a high-quality retirement tool, and to offer some recommendations. Also in this episode:-How the Fed rate cut will affect your finances -REITs have similar long-term returns as the S&P 500 but dissimilar short-term returns, which can add diversification to your portfolio – whether you like it or not -How the 0.01% rule can help determine whether you can afford an impulse purchase -The job market is slowing down, so it might be time to bulk up your resume Investments discussed: VNQ Host: Robert BrokampGuest: Sean GatesEngineer: 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

Meta introduced a new pair of AI-powered glasses, Google announced a partnership with PayPal and AI updates to Chrome, and the Federal Reserve cut interest rates, but is concerned about both the economy and inflation. Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Jason Moser discuss: - The Fed’s rate cut - NVIDIA invests in Intel - Meta can’t quit the metaverse - Rule Breaker investing - Google’s AI muscle Companies discussed: NVIDIA (NVDA), Intel (INTC), Meta Platforms (META), Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL), Tesla (TSLA), Axon (AXON). Host: Travis Hoium Guests: Lou Whiteman, Jason Moser 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