Kids are expensive. Consumers are estimated to spend more than $100 billion on back-to-school shopping this year, according to the National Retail Federation.
Deidre Woollard, Mary Long, and Ricky Mulvey got together to talk about companies that could ride the tailwinds of back-to-school season. They discuss:
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Aug 9
Mastercard CEO: AI Shopping Agents, Machine-to-Machine Payments, and the New Infrastructure of Commerce
What happens when an AI agent does your shopping — and how do you make sure it doesn't order two grills instead of one? In Part 2 of his conversation with Motley Fool CEO Tom Gardner, Mastercard CEO Michael Miebach breaks down the company's Agent Pay protocol, explains why machin ... Show More
27m 10s
Aug 8
In Retirement, More Spending Leads to Higher Taxes
That vacation, RV, or home renovation you're planning in retirement might cost a lot more than the price tag suggests. One extra withdrawal from your IRA can set off a chain reaction of higher taxes and even surprise Medicare surcharges — for years to come. Robert Brokamp breaks ... Show More
12m 24s
Oct 2025
S20E25: Why Retailers Are Betting on Pokémon and Taylor Swift Cards
Send us Fan MailPokémon and Taylor Swift trading cards are making a billion-dollar comeback, and Target and Walmart are cashing in. Jenny Rae and Namaan break down what this craze says about retail strategy, consumer behavior, and the strength of the U.S. shopper heading into the ... Show More
32m 9s
Mar 2024
Office Hours: Will Vuori Be a Good Stock Pick?, Disney’s Next Move, and How to Set Your Kids up for Success
Scott gives his thoughts on whether the athleisure brand Vuori is a good stock pick ahead of its supposed upcoming IPO. He then talks about one of his stock picks of 2024, Disney, and why he believes it’s heading in the right direction. He wraps up with a conversation on how to s ... Show More
20m 29s
Nov 2023
Home Schooling is Big Business & The Perks of Being a Hollywood CEO
Episode 182: Neal and Toby explain why home schooling has gotten so big and why millions of dollars have been poured into it. Plus, some fairly big stock movement already this week, who are the biggest risers and fallers? Also, Tesla resolves a lengthy lawsuit and global companie ... Show More
27m 21s