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So, you want to grow your wealth. What’s the best way to do it?

In this special episode of Motley Fool Money, we team up with our friends at the real-estate investing site Bigger Pockets to debate whether stocks or real-estate investing will get you more bang for your buck.

Fool analysts Jason Moser and Matt Argersinger are our fighters for stocks. They go up against Bigger Pockets’ CEO Scott Trench and Dave Meyer, the company’s VP of Market Intelligence.

Host: Chris Hutchins
Guests: Matt Argersinger, Dave Meyer, Jason Moser, Scott Trench
Producers: Kailyn Bennett, Jennifer McCord, Ricky Mulvey, Mary Long
Engineers: Exodus Media, Steve Broido
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The Dow’s fresh 40k milestone reminds us that the index isn’t all about industrials, and that it’s caught up with the tech-heavy times.

(00:21) Jason Moser and Matt Argersinger discuss:
- The Dow Jones at 40k, and a look back at the major companies that have led the exchange as it’s moved from traditional industrials and manufacturing to other industries.
- Why the current market environment is helping Walmart reach new customers and leaving Home Depot shoppers on deferral mode. 
- The latest addition to Warren Buffett’s portfolio: Chubb.

(19:11) Whole Foods co-founder John Mackey talks through lessons learned about life and business and his upcoming book The Whole Story.

(35:02) Jason and Matt break down two stocks on their radar: Shopify and T. Rowe Price..

Stocks discussed: WMT, HD, CB, BRK.A, BRK.B, GOOG, GOOGL, SHOP, TROW

Host: Dylan Lewis
Guests: Jason Moser, Matt Argersinger, John Mackey
Engineers: Dan Boyd

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The streamer now has Christmas football games.

First, (00:21) Nick Sciple and Ricky Mulvey discuss Netflix’s play into live TV and the bundling of streaming services. Plus, they take a quick look at earnings from Walmart.

Then, (17:12) Motley Fool Contributor Lou Whiteman joins Mary Long to discuss how airlines and Airbnb are experiencing a cooldown in travel.

Companies mentioned: NFLX, DIS, WBD, CMCSA, LUV, DAL, ABNB

Host: Ricky Mulvey
Guests: Nick Sciple, Mary Long, Lou Whiteman
Engineers: Dan Boyd, Steve Broido

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Step aside, Siri. A new generation of AI voice assistants has arrived.

First, (00:21) Asit Sharma and Mary Long dive into today’s inflation report and talk through the latest AI offerings from Alphabet and OpenAI.

Then, (16:03) Ricky Mulvey asks Jason Hall whether co-CEOS are ever a good idea.

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Companies/Tickers discussed: GOOG, GOOGL, MSFT, BOC, SKYH

Host: Mary Long
Guests: Asit Sharma, Ricky Mulvey, Jason Hall
Engineers: Dan Boyd, Heather Horton
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One tweet is all it takes to add a few billion dollars in market cap.

First, (00:21) Jim Gillies and Ricky Mulvey discuss the surge in short term speculation over meme stocks, and the long-term investment story at Home Depot.

Then, (19:05) Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp discuss how investors can evaluate exchange traded funds.

Companies/Tickers discussed: GME, AMC, HD, SPY, VOO, IJR, VB, SPY, GRMAX

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Host: Ricky Mulvey
Guests: Jim Gillies, Alison Southwick, Robert Brokamp
Producer: Mary Long
Engineers: Dan Boyd, Desiree Jones
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Private equity has $2.6 trillion in dry powder to put to work, is Squarespace at the top of a long shopping list?

(00:21) Jason Moser and Dylan Lewis discuss:

- Permira private equity’s plans to take website-builder Squarespace private at $6.9B.
- The Biden administration’s reported plans to raise tariffs on EVs, solar equipment, and medical supplies, and why automakers in China aren’t too concerned.

(14:54) The internet economy is all about eyeballs. Fool analyst Asit Sharma and Ricky Mulvey take a look at Pubmatic, an advertising company creating trillions of impressions per quarter and facing off against some trillion dollar companies.

Companies discussed: SQSP, SCHW, PUBM, TTD, MSFT, NFLX

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Host: Dylan Lewis
Guests: Jason Moser, Asit Sharma, Ricky Mulvey,
Producer: Ricky Mulvey
Engineers: Dan Boyd
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