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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.

  1. 12 HR AGO

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

    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

    28 min

  2. 1 DAY AGO

    Our Pulse On the Stock Market Today

    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

    42 min

  3. 2 DAYS AGO

    AI Is Supplying Blowout Earnings…Again

    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

    29 min

  4. 3 DAYS AGO

    The Market Just Got a Huge Warning Sign

    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

    22 min

  5. 4 DAYS AGO

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

    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

    27 min

  6. 5 DAYS AGO

    What Should Investors Do With the New Wave of IPOs?

    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

    23 min

  7. 6 DAYS AGO

    How to Get Rich in American History

    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

    28 min

  8. 9 MAY

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

    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

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