Best Motley Fool Podcasts (2024)

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Market Cap Game Show: Throwdowns & Long-Term Wins 1:00:55

14m ago1:00:55

1:00:55

Welcome back to our quarterly Market Cap Game Show! This week, two past champions, Matt Argersinger and Yasser El-Shimy, face off in a battle of wits and estimates, each vying for the coveted seat in our 2025 “March Market Cap Madness” World Championships. With 10 stocks on the line and two throwdown rounds, who will come out on top? And how will y…

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Signs Intel’s Foundry is Heating Up 29:47

15m ago29:47

29:47

Intel investors have been looking for signs of life with its foundry business – a couple billion dollars in deals and its new independent subsidiary status might help. (00:21) Tim Beyers and Dylan Lewis discuss: - Intel’s three focuses for turning it around: its Foundry business, AI strategy, and cost structure. - The real reason Amazon might be pu…

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The Next AI Investment Story: Power 28:54

35m ago28:54

28:54

One query on ChatGPT takes 10x the amount of electricity as a Google search. (00:21) Ricky Mulvey and Asit Sharma discuss: - How big tech is dealing with the electricity demands of AI systems. - Companies that could benefit from more energy usage. - If Under Armour can turn around. Then, (17:43) Brendan Hughes, the author of “Markets in Chaos” join…

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Stocks for the Road 23:41

2d ago23:41

23:41

If you’re looking for a stock that’s been a multi-bagger over the past five years, then check the gas station next to a Walmart. Mary Long caught up with Motley Fool Canada’s Jim Gillies for a look at three companies you can find on your next road trip. They discuss: - An industry where investors can ignore sales growth. - What shifting consumer ta…

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Amazon Can’t Be Contained 31:10

2d ago31:10

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40% of everything sold online in the United States is through Amazon. Its web services division owns almost a third of the worldwide cloud infrastructure. Amazon is a goliath. Dana Mattioli is an investigative journalist at the Wall Street Journal and the author of “The Everything War: Amazon’s Ruthless Quest to Own the World and Remake Corporate P…

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Rich Signals from Berkshire 40:01

23m ago40:01

40:01

Normally people love reaching a milestone – but Berkshire Hathaway hitting $1T might’ve triggered a different kind of thinking for Warren Buffett and his lieutenants. (00:21) Jason Moser and Matt Argersinger discuss: - The signs execs at Berkshire Hathaway believe the market is rich – Ajit Jain reducing his Berkshire stake, and the company winding …

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Easy Money Returns 34:01

12h ago34:01

34:01

The European Central Bank cut rates this week and the Fed is expected to cut rates next week. When money gets cheaper, the party gets started. (00:21) David Meier and Ricky Mulvey discuss: - OpenAI’s $50 billion valuation jump in one week. - A space SPAC that’s more than 10xed since April, 2024. - One of Warren Buffett’s top lieutenants selling $14…

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Southwest Changes Seats 26:17

1d ago26:17

26:17

The airline is keeping its CEO, but losing a large chunk of its board. In the fight with Elliott Management, who’s winning?(00:21) Bill Mann and Mary Long discuss: Proposals for the US to develop a sovereign wealth fund The activist battle at Southwest Airlines Why Campbell’s dropped the “soup” Then, (13:52) Robert “Bro” Brokamp continues a two-par…

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Rand Stagen on Long-Term Leadership, Business, and Life 1:18:08

1d ago1:18:08

1:18:08

Investing rewards those who play the long game. While short-term trading can capture gains, true wealth comes from thinking in years, even decades. This applies not just to investing, but also in business, leadership, and life. This week, David interviews Rand Stagen, Managing Director of Stagen Leadership Academy, and one of David’s favorite peopl…

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How Starbucks Can Turn Around 30:04

2d ago30:04

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Brian Niccol, the former CEO of Chipotle, began leading Starbucks earlier this week. Transforming the coffee shops back into third places will be a tough task. (00:21) Jim Gillies and Ricky Mulvey discuss: - The situation that Niccol is coming into at Starbucks. - Why previous leadership at the coffee giant didn’t work out. - A sporting goods retai…

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Apple’s “Glowtime” Event, AI Ambitions 30:49

4d ago30:49

30:49

Big tech takes center stage with Apple’s annual iPhone event and Google’s latest anti-trust case. What do they say about where tech’s been and where it’s going? (00:21) Jason Moser and Dylan Lewis discuss: - Apple’s “Glowtime” product event, what to expect for the iPhone line and the company’s AI ambitions. - The latest anti-trust case against Goog…

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Mailbag with Tom Gardner 24:11

5d ago24:11

24:11

Today’s show is a cut of our members-only podcast, Stock Advisor Roundtable. Motley Fool co-founder and CEO Tom Garnder answers member questions about: - Finding multi-baggers. - Under the radar opportunities. - Having a Chief Technology Officer in your family. Join Stock Advisor here: www.fool.com/signup Members of Stock Advisor and other advanced…

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Knife Juggling, Bottle Rockets, and Small Cap Investing 24:09

6d ago24:09

24:09

The fewer eyes on a market, the less efficient it’s going to be. Bill Mann is the Director of Small Cap Research at The Motley Fool. He joined Ricky Mulvey to check on the small caps. They discuss: - What investors should look for in younger companies. - If Walgreens has a real turnaround story brewing. - A rapidly growing travel company out of Sou…

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Kickoff for Private Equity Investors 40:01

7d ago40:01

40:01

NFL owners approved private equity firms investing in teams this season, we talk about the soaring franchise valuations and hear a player’s perspective on money. (00:21) Emily Flippen and Matt Argersinger discuss: - Weak jobs data, inverted yield curve, and whether the market will cheer a larger rate cut this fall. - Why private equity is intereste…

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Can AI Build Moats? 27:41

12d ago27:41

27:41

It takes more than a buncha buzzwords to build a company. (00:21) Tim Beyers and Mary Long discuss: How jobs reports impact investment theses A tech company’s changing identity What C3.ai actually does (14:48) Sanmeet Deo joins Mary for a look at how a chicken restaurant cooks up success. Learn more about the Range Rover Sport www.landroverusa.com …

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$279 Billion Lost In A Day 27:53

9d ago27:53

27:53

The Department of Justice has some questions about Nvidia’s business. (00:21) Jason Moser and Ricky Mulvey discuss: - The subpoena that instigated the chip maker's selloff. - A record amount of share repurchases by corporations. - Earnings from Dick’s Sporting Goods and Dollar Tree. (18:10) Motley Fool contributor Matt Frankel joins Ricky to take a…

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Essays From Yesterday, Vol. 6 41:18

9d ago41:18

41:18

In this sixth installment of Essays from Yesterday, David takes us on a journey back through time to revisit some of his earliest (and sometimes prophetic) investment writings from his days as a Motley Fool newsletter contributor. From reflections on the volatility of 2007-8, to introducing new terms like “Big Dumb Money,” and thoughts on building …

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Dow Loses Chips, Boeing Loses Money 31:24

10d ago31:24

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Intel, Southwest, and Boeing, have all had brutal starts to 2024 – can any of them turn it around? (00:21) Asit Sharma and Dylan Lewis discuss: - The latest sign of Intel’s struggles – possibly being removed from the Dow – and how it got here. - Elliot Management’s increased stake in Southwest, and how the activist investor is planning on improving…

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Missing Piece of the AI Spend Puzzle 39:01

10d ago39:01

39:01

Nvidia continues its streak of triple-digit growth, but we shouldn’t be so surprised. (1:08) Jason Moser and Bill Mann discuss: - Nvidia’s killer quarter, and why the market yawned over the results. - The global IT outage’s impact on Crowdstrike’s past quarter and outlook for the rest of the year. - Chewy’s continued turnaround, Dollar General’s me…

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How to Analyze a Balance Sheet 40:12

12d ago40:12

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“If you thought we were in the weeds, now we’re about to start tunneling.” Jim Gillies joins Ricky Mulvey for an in-depth look at how investors can understand a company’s balance sheet. And a heads up, this show gets to some more advanced concepts than our usual fare. They discuss: - The basics of balance sheets. - If lululemon has an inventory pro…

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August 2024 Mailbag: Dancing Through Life 26:44

13d ago26:44

26:44

Light mailbag as we pre-recorded early in the month. But always a few things to talk about. Small things come in good packages! Happy Labor Day Weekend to all USA Fools. Host: David Gardner Producer: Desirée Jones

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The State of the AI Arms Race 30:33

13d ago30:33

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When ChatGPT launched in late 2022, it was the first – and only – exposure most of the world had to AI. Not yet two years later, there’s already a lot more competition. Jeremy Kahn is the AI Editor at Fortune Magazine and the author of the new book, “Mastering AI: A Survival Guide to our Superpowered Future.” Alex Friedman caught up with Kahn to ta…

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Nvidia’s “Burn the Ships” Moment 26:37

18d ago26:37

26:37

Why is the chip designer spending $50 billion on share buybacks? (00:21) Tim Beyers and Ricky Mulvey discuss: - Highlights from Nvidia’s earnings. - What future supercomputing systems could create. - CrowdStrike’s first call since its outage. Companies discussed: NVDA, CRWD, PANW, S Learn more about the Range Rover Sport at www.landroverusa.com Hos…

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How Banned Chips Get to China 25:13

20d ago25:13

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The U.S. has tried to prevent advanced microchips from getting into the hands of its military rivals. They’ve only had partial success. (00:21) Alicia Alfiere and Mary Long discuss results from retailers, Abercrombie’s turnaround, and Chewy’s commitment to customers. Then, (12:40) New York Times reporter Ana Swanson talks with Ricky Mulvey about ho…

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Authors in August: “Games” with C. Thi Nguyen 1:01:00

16d ago1:01:00

1:01:00

Games have always been central to the human experience, shaping the way we think, interact, and understand the world. This week, as part of our Authors in August series, David welcomes back philosopher C. Thi Nguyen to explore the deeper implications of games in our lives. From ancient pastimes to modern video games, we delve into why games matter,…

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Is Nvidia a Vibe Stock? 27:37

17d ago27:37

27:37

In less than two years one company became the driving force of the S&P 500. That rise is unprecedented. (00:21) Bill Mann and Ricky Mulvey discuss: - Expectations going into Nvidia’s earnings results. - Temu’s owner, PDD, shedding $55 billion in value. - One possible reason why a co-CEO is talking down his company’s stock. - Red Lobster’s new CEO. …

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Stationary Bikes are Difficult to Turn 28:31

21d ago28:31

28:31

Another set of tariffs might stall BYD’s international expansion in EVs, and it still isn’t clear if Peloton is actually going anywhere. (00:21) Asit Sharma and Dylan Lewis discuss: - Canada’s tariffs on electric vehicles from China, and what it says about global production and adoption of EVs. - Tesla’s diversified approach to manufacturing coming…

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Meet the Fool: Tim Beyers 28:00

19d ago28:00

28:00

To become an expert, you may not always need expertise. You may just need to start asking better questions. Tim Beyers is a lead analyst at The Motley Fool and a frequent guest on Motley Fool Money. He’s also the host of This Week in Tech, a weekly show on our premium livestream. In today’s show, Tim talks with Mary Long about: What convinced him t…

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Sam Altman’s Nuclear Bet 29:51

20d ago29:51

29:51

You probably know Sam Altman’s AI organization, but he’s also the chairman of Oklo, an advanced nuclear technology company. Ricky Mulvey caught up with Oklo’s CEO, Jake DeWitte, for a conversation about: - Why the buildout of nuclear energy stagnated and why that could change. - How Oklo is using old technology to develop new reactors. - A recycled…

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Rates Going Down, Cava Keeps Climbing 40:01

21d ago40:01

40:01

The market heard the eight magic words from Fed Chair Jerome Powell: “the time has come for policy to adjust.” (00:21) Ron Gross and Matt Argersinger discuss: - The Fed’s path to lower rates and what kind of cuts investors can expect. - Cava’s blowout earnings report, and how its valuation stacks up after a stellar start to 2024 - Retail earnings f…

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Can Zoom be More than Zoom? 19:51

22d ago19:51

19:51

Zoom is great, but it needs to find something outside video conferencing to get investors and the market excited about where it is going. (00:21) Jason Moser and Dylan Lewis discuss: - Whether AI and expanded offerings can create a next act and growth pillar for Zoom. - Why Lowe’s and Home Depot continue to hold up even as home improvement projects…

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Authors in August: Neuroscientist David Eagleman’s “Sum” 1:08:37

23d ago1:08:37

1:08:37

This week on Rule Breaker Investing, David welcomes neuroscientist and bestselling author David Eagleman for a mind-expanding conversation about his book Sum: Forty Tales from the Afterlives. As part of the ongoing Authors in August series, David dives into Eagleman’s fascinating exploration of life, death, and the possibilities beyond. What can a …

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One Lifetime of Ads = $22,000 21:11

24d ago21:11

21:11

Stock prices are up, but consumers are squeezed. This puts advertisers in an unusual spot. Ricky Mulvey, Dylan Lewis, and Mary Long are live at Podcast Movement and they discuss: - The macro landscape for advertisers. - Podcasting’s shift to video. - The real value of your time to marketers. Companies discussed: TTD, PUBM, SPOT Note: No show tomorr…

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The Silicon, Software, and Systems 18:35

25d ago18:35

18:35

AMD’s latest acquisition is about building out an ecosystem and doing what it can to offer customers more in the AI race. (00:21) Asit Sharma and Dylan Lewis discuss: - Why AMD is spending $4.9B on ZT Systems, and what the company’s rack-scale ambitions look like. - General Motors’ plans to lay off over 1,000 employees, and why it might be AI-drive…

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Meet the Fool: Bill Mann 22:32

26d ago22:32

22:32

To get outsized returns, it can pay to find a pond where fewer people are fishing. Bill Mann is the director of Small Cap Research at The Motley Fool, lead advisor for our Global Partners service, and a frequent guest on the show. In today’s episode, Bill talks with Mary Long about: how travel has informed his investing philosophy. what initially c…

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Dividends = Discipline 24:43

28d ago24:43

24:43

Right now, the S&P 500 is paying a paltry 1.3% dividend yield. The only time it’s been lower than that was during the dot-com boom. Matt Argesinger and Anthony Schiavone lead The Motley Fool’s Dividend Investor portfolio. They joined Mary Long for a conversation about: - Why companies pay dividends. - How to tell if a company’s payout is sustainabl…

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The Market's Coiled Spring 39:01

28d ago39:01

39:01

The macro picture might be putting a damper on guidance for some companies, but depressed valuations and climbing cash balances mean as the macro picture clears up, money could come back into the market in waves. (00:21) Jason Moser and Matt Argersinger discuss: - What Brian Niccol will need to do to turn around Starbucks as CEO, and how Chipotle w…

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Walmart Wins Bargain Games 30:19

29d ago30:19

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The world’s largest retailer is crushing the market. (00:21) Asit Sharma and Ricky Mulvey discuss: - Walmart’s international growth and pricing power. - What broader retail sales data says about the economy. - The economic side effects of weight-loss drugs. Then, (16:39) Motley Fool Analyst Buck Hartzell joins Ricky to discuss Shift4, a payments co…

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Authors in August: Whole Foods Founder John Mackey’s “Whole Story” 1:06:28

29d ago1:06:28

1:06:28

Continuing our 7th annual Authors in August series, David welcomes John Mackey, co-founder of Whole Foods Market, for a deep dive into his 2024 book, The Whole Story. Reflecting on the journey from Safer Way to Whole Foods to Amazon.com to Love.Life, John shares how passion, purpose, and unexpected surprises shaped a company that’s transformed the …

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What Happens if Alphabet Breaks Up? 28:30

30d ago28:30

28:30

Here’s why investors could win. (00:21) Tim Beyers and Mary Long discuss the lawsuit against Google, the likelihood of a big tech breakup, and consolidation in the snacking sector. Then, (14:29) Jason Hall and Ricky Mulvey check in on some solar power stocks. Learn more about the Range Rover Sport at www.landorverusa.com Companies discussed: GOOG, …

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Chipotle CEO Orders Coffee 26:22

1M ago26:22

26:22

(00:21) David Meier and Ricky Mulvey discuss: - Why Starbucks wants Chipotle’s CEO. - What Home Depot’s quarter says about the economy. - On Holding’s impressive growth. Plus, (15:39) Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp discuss how investors can prepare for a lower-rate world. Factor offer: Head to www.factormeals.com/foolpod50 and use code foolpod…

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All Eyes on the Attention Economy 31:22

1M ago31:22

31:22

Two quarters in, Reddit’s looking pretty good. And big box office numbers and streaming profits can’t distract investors from a slowdown in Disney’s parks segment. (00:21) Asit Sharma and Dylan Lewis discuss: - Reddit’s strong growth numbers, some of its monetization opportunities beyond ads, and why it could buck the trend of struggling social com…

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Nate Silver on Gambling, VCs, and AI 51:44

1M ago51:44

51:44

What can we learn from the people who put everything on the line? Nate Silver talked to just about every type of gambler – poker players, venture capitalists, crypto traders – to find out. Silver joins Ricky Mulvey for a conversation about expected value, Presidential polling, and risk. They also discuss: Why Adam Neumann keeps getting money. Draft…

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Big Trouble or Business as Usual? 39:31

1M ago39:31

39:31

The Yen carry trade sent markets down across the world this week, but the rebound was swift – is this the market’s usual knee-jerk reaction to macro updates or is there more for investors to be mindful of? (00:21) Jason Moser and Emily Flippen discuss: - The market’s dip earlier this week and whether its business-as-usual or cause for concern. - An…

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Two Growth Stories 30:15

1M ago30:15

30:15

Wall Street may be missing something about Toast. (00:21) Ricky Mulvey and Tim Beyers discuss: - Toast’s quarter, and move into convenience stores. - Shopify’s impressive profitability. - What could put a damper on the e-commerce platform’s growth story. Then, (19:30) Mary Long and Asit Sharma discuss how to write an investment thesis. Epic members…

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Another Wild Day in the Market 30:43

1M ago30:43

30:43

(00:21) Kirsten Guerra and Mary Long discuss: - Why SuperMicro stock is down bad after boasting nearly 150% revenue growth. - Whether Airbnb's slump is due to a company problem or a macro one. -The importance of celebrating wins, even when you’ve got losses. Then, at (15:59), Rick Munarriz and Ricky Mulvey take a look at Roku, and what needs to hap…

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Authors in August: Of Investing & the Fools I Sing 45:57

1M ago45:57

45:57

Kicking off our 7th annual Authors in August series, David pivots from an unexpected cancellation to a special Poetry of Rule Breaker Investing episode. Herein, a selection of eight original poems from fellow Fools inspired by market movements, Rule Breaker principles, and financial freedom, plus a surprise world-premiere musical tribute! Join us f…

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“Since When Has The Fed Known Anything about The Economy?” 30:51

1M ago30:51

30:51

Jeremy Siegel, a professor at Wharton and the author of Stocks for the Long Run is ready for an emergency rate cut. (00:21) Jim Gillies and Ricky Mulvey discuss: - Being a buyer of stocks when others are forced to sell. - Signs that the economy is fraying, and reasons not to panic. - Celsius’s quarter. Plus, (17:51) Alison Southwick and Robert Brok…

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The Carry Trade, Nikkei, and Your Portfolio 28:08

1M ago28:08

28:08

There was a lot of red across the market today, and very little of it had to do with the performance of companies sitting in investor brokerage accounts. (00:21) Jason Moser and Dylan Lewis discuss: - The carry trade with the Japanese yen, and how its affecting stocks in the Nikkei and around the world. - Whether investors should be paying attentio…

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Where Marvel Goes Next 31:57

1M ago31:57

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After last weekend, Marvel movies have grossed over $30 billion worldwide. Where does the franchise go from here? Dave Gonzales is a co-author of “MCU: The Reign of Marvel Studios” and a return guest to Motley Fool Money. He joins Ricky Mulvey for a conversation on what the latest Deadpool movie means for the state of Disney’s Marvel Cinematic Univ…

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