logo
episode-header-image
Nov 2024
29m 50s

Oops! $132 Million Disappeared

The Motley Fool
About this episode

Or $154 million could be gone. Macy’s is facing questions from investors after a rogue employee made some accounting errors.

(00:14) Jason Moser and Ricky Mulvey discuss:

- How more than a hundred million dollars can go missing.

- The impact of weight-loss drugs on junk food manufacturers.

- Some advice for investors looking for artificial intelligence “picks and shovels” plays.

Then, (15:41) Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to check in on Netflix, and the company’s strategy on live events.


Visit our sponsor: Learn more about the Range Rover Sport at www.landroverusa.com

Link to NYTimes article about junk food and GLP-1 drugs: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/19/magazine/ozempic-junk-food.html

Check out Shaw’s Screentime newsletter: https://www.bloomberg.com/screentime


Companies discussed: M, CAG, TPL, NFLX

Host: Ricky Mulvey

Guests: Jason Moser, Lucas Shaw

Producer: Mary Long

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Up next
Yesterday
Weight Loss. Weight Loss. Don’t Tell Me.
There are new ways to tackle weight loss, but the stocks leading the way are lagging. Today on Motley Fool Money, Rick Munarriz, with analysts Karl Thiel and Jason Hall dig into the problems with weight loss stocks. There’s also a look at some investments that can survive next mo ... Show More
24m 38s
Aug 24
Interview with Stride CEO James Rhyu: Disrupting K-12 and Beyond
Is the educational system ripe for disruption? Stride is a for-profit education company that provides online and blended education programs - programs from K-12 through career certification and training. Motley Fool CEO Tom Gardner and analyst Sanmeet Deo talk with Stride CEO Jam ... Show More
23m 1s
Aug 23
How to Factor Home Equity Into Your Financial Plan
Home prices are near all-time highs, and homeowners have never had so much equity. Matt Frankel and Robert Brokamp discuss why, when, and how to turn your home into cash. Also in this episode: -Which types of stocks have performed best since the current rally began on April 8 -Wh ... Show More
21m 48s
Recommended Episodes
Sep 2024
Turning Around a Blue Collar Business in Decline
George Tibil & Keith Fields bought a $1.1m janitorial business with falling revenues. 9 months later, sales are up 60%.Topics in George and Keith’s interview:Their dissatisfaction with the corporate ladderCalling on Acquiring Minds guests for search adviceAcquiring a ServiceMaste ... Show More
1h 40m
Jan 2025
#785: The Random Show — 2025 Predictions (AI, Aliens, BTC, and More), New Year’s Resolutions and Strategies, Smart Fitness, The Spinal Engine, New Apps, and Much More
This time, we have a very special episode I recorded with my close friend Kevin Rose. We cover 2025 predictions, AI, Bitcoin, aliens, fitness goals, and much, much more. Please enjoy!Sponsors:Ramp easy-to-use corporate cards, bill payments, accounting, and more: https://Ramp.com/ ... Show More
1h 59m
Nov 2024
E112: Jake Paul: How to Build a Multi-Billion Dollar Startup
Jake Paul and Joey Levy, Co-Founders of Betr, sits down with David Weisburd to discuss Jake Paul’s bold vision for the future of sports betting and how the company seeks to become the market leader in the space. The 10X Capital Podcast now receives more than 200,000 downloads a m ... Show More
32m 38s
Feb 2024
How a First-Timer Did a Turnaround (Including an Exit)
Ben Rizzo bought an unprofitable, 4th-generation elevator business then stabilized, doubled, and sold it within 2 years. Topics in Ben’s interview:His wife-funded search in PittsburghSourcing deals through lawyers and accountants vs brokersAcquiring an elevator repair business in ... Show More
1h 36m
Jun 22
“I Lost $700,000” – Why Mike Majlak Is Single, Won’t Buy Real Estate, & Can’t Leave California
OpusClip: Enter the contest and get free credits at https://www.opus.pro/clip-the-future Helium Mobile: Sign up (even for the FREE plan) & get $10 in Cloud Points with code COFFEE: https://app.heliummobile.com/o6WA/4jqp0oe5 Shopify: Sign up for a $1 per month trial period at http ... Show More
2h 23m
Dec 2023
Scaling Sweaty Services with a Brokerage Model
Eddy Zakes has 2x'd revenue and 4x'd headcount at the snow removal brokerage he bought with a traditional search fund. Notes from the conversation with Eddy:His highly-personal outreach approachEarth Development’s unusual business modelNegotiating with an anxious sellerAcquiring ... Show More
1h 24m
Jan 2024
Finding a Good Business After 2+ Years of Searching
Register here for the webinar, The Anatomy of an LOI:https://bit.ly/3SsxKrt Ryan Doyle was 2 long years into searching when he walked away from a deal, but he was rewarded for the self discipline. Topics in Ryan’s interview:Lessons learned from a failed dealValue of a thorough qu ... Show More
1h 31m
Dec 2023
#190 Top Investment Stories of 2023: A Stock Club Recap
Dive into 2023’s most insightful conversations on investing and personal finance with the "Stock Club" podcast's special year-end episode.  Relive the top highlights featuring industry experts like Michael Lucas, James Early, Derek Riley, and acclaimed author Brian Ferroldi as th ... Show More
32m 56s
Aug 21
4th Time's the Charm: 3 Broken Deals to Buy a Great Business
Register for the webinar:Overcoming Common Deal Sticking Points - Thu Aug 21st - https://bit.ly/4oB4zAkBryan Houck was fatigued of his search and broken deal costs when he finally closed on an award-winning creative agency.Topics in Bryan’s interview:Losing everything in a startu ... Show More
1h 14m
Feb 2025
Eli Lilly CEO: The Weight-Loss Drug Revolution, AI in Pharma, and Innovation
Nicolai Tangen meets with David Ricks, CEO of Eli Lilly, for a discussion about the pharmaceutical giant's remarkable journey. At the forefront is Eli Lilly's breakthrough work with weight reduction drugs, which are showing promise far beyond their original purpose - from treatin ... Show More
55m 40s