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Growth comes easy when the product speaks for itself.

At (00:21), David Meier and Mary Long discuss CrowdStrike earnings and a tender offer from Monster Beverage.

Then, at (XX:XX), Asit Sharma catches up with John McCool, Chief Platform Officer at Arista Networks. They discuss Arista's role in the AI race, how competition fuels innovation, and what's next for the cloud-based networking company.

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Companies discussed: CRWD, PANW, MNST, ANET, NVDA, CSCO, JNPR, MSFT

Host: Mary Long
Guests: David Meier, Asit Sharma, John McCool
Producer: Ricky Mulvey
Engineers: Dan Boyd, Tim Sparks
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A juicy short report goes up against business fundamentals.

(00:21) Jim Gillies and Ricky Mulvey break down Hindenburg Research’s report on Axos Financial. Plus, Jim discusses why investors should consider adding Academy Sports + Outdoors to their watchlists.

Plus, (16:47) Robert Brokamp interviews Eileen Freiburger, Managing Director of the Garrett Planning Network, about what you should expect from meeting with a financial advisor.

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Companies mentioned: AX, NKLA, CLOV, DKS, ASO

Host: Ricky Mulvey
Guests: Jim Gillies, Robert Brokamp, Eileen Freiburger
Engineers: Dan Boyd, Austin Morgan
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The biggest name in waste is looking to build out its business, and it might have found a cheap way to get into medical waste and document shredding with Stericycle.  

(0:25) Bill Barker and Dylan Lewis discuss:

- Waste Management’s planned $7B acquisition of medical waste company Stericycle, and how it’s a cheap addition to help WM build out its offerings. 
- Costco’s strong quarter, why membership prices are an untapped lever, and how the hot dog combo continues to be $1.50.
- Why big is better for retailers this earnings season. 

(15:34) How is AI changing search? Tim Beyers and Tim White breakdown why Google has welcomed what used to be its greatest fear onto its site.

Companies discussed: WM, COST, SRCL, GOOG, GOOGL

Host: Dylan Lewis
Guests: Bill Barker, Tim Beyers, Tim White
Producer: Mary Long
Engineers: Dan Boyd, Dez Jones
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Almost half of the United States believes the S&P 500 is down for the year. The chart says otherwise. So, what can explain the disconnect?

Kyla Scanlon is an economic commentator and educator. Her new book is “In This Economy? How Money & Markets Really Work.” Mary Long caught up with Scanlon for a conversation about: 

- The challenges of measuring economic data.
- What’s driving inflation.
- How Domino’s turned around its business.

Host: Mary Long
Guest: Kyla Scanlon
Producer: Ricky Mulvey
Engineer: Dan Boyd
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… and other legendary leaders.

David Novak is the former CEO of Yum! Brands. He’s also the author of the new book, “How Leaders Learn: Master the Habits of the World’s Most Successful People.” Ricky Mulvey caught up with Novak to discuss:

Using power to empower others.

Lessons from market-beating executives.

Why prioritizing people over results is a winning strategy.


Host: Ricky Mulvey
Guest: David Novak
Producer: Mary Long
Engineer: Tim Sparks

Companies discussed: YUM, CHDN, SBUX, GE, WMT, HD, LUV, TGT, AMZN, AAPL, MSFT, NVDA, NFLX, GOOG, DASH
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Abercrombie and Fitch and Dick’s Sporting Goods show the familiar names near the food court are doing just fine, and we share one stock that wins regardless of where you stop in to shop.

(00:21) Jason Moser and Matt Argersinger discuss:
- Cava’s valuation at fresh all-time highs post-earnings, why Salesforce might be a buy on the dip, and Chewy’s strength as a focused company on full display.
- Banner quarters from Dick’s Sporting Goods and Abercrombie and Fitch proving the mall isn’t dead any time soon.

(19:11) To help us wade through the great tightening in commercial real estate, why many sellers aren’t quite ready to deal, and what the rate picture looks like, last week Motley Fool contributor Matt Frankel talked with Willy Walker, CEO of Walker and Dunlop.

(35:20) Jason and Matt break down two stocks on their radar: PayPal and Simon Property Group.

Stocks discussed: PYPL, SPG.

Host: Dylan Lewis
Guests: Jason Moser, Matt Argersinger, Matt Frankel, WIlly Walker
Engineers: Dan Boyd

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