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Feb 2025
52m 48s

Stock Stories, Vol. 10: Frosty Campfire,...

The Motley Fool
About this episode

Every stock tells a story; it takes humans to find the meaning in it. This week, five Fools gather around our suddenly snowy campfire once more to share remarkable stock stories featuring lessons on patience, transformation, and long-term success. From a legendary auto auction company to the footwear brand everyone underestimated, we hope these stories send off fiery sparks to ignite your interest in Rule Breaker Investing. Plus, a look back at Apple’s historic journey from its 1980 IPO to becoming one of the most valuable companies in history.

Host: David Gardner Guests: Andy Cross, Kirsten Guerra, Jason Moser, Sanmeet Deo Producer: Heather Horton

Companies Mentioned: AAPL, AXON, CPRT, CROX, ZTS

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