How To Tune Out Market Noise

The markets are taking a beating on Liberation Day tariff announcements. What do the announcements mean long term? It’s anyone’s guess. (00:21) Nick Sciple and Ricky Mulvey discuss: - Why markets are reacting so strongly to the reciprocal tariff announcements. - How investors can look for opportunities, but “not be a hero” right now. - Match Group’s new artificial intelligence flirting game. Then, (17:24) Rick Munarriz joins Ricky for a conversation about Nintendo’s new Switch 2, and how the device could boost earnings for the video game maker. Companies discussed: WINA, MTCH, OTC: NTDOY Host: Ricky Mulvey Guests: Nick Sciple, Rick Munnariz Producer: Mary Long Engineer: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Liberation Day” has arrived. (00:21) David Meier and Mary Long discuss: - When we’ll know if the longer-term tariff plan is working. - How different companies are bracing for impact. - Tesla’s sales slump. Then, (16:23), Fool contributor Jason Hall joins Ricky Mulvey for a look at Texas Instruments and Taiwan Semiconductor. Companies discussed: WMT, TSLA, TXN, TSM Host: Mary Long Guests: David Meier, Ricky Mulvey, Jason Hall Engineer: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The market is waiting for more clarity on tariffs. Fund managers are already making moves. (0:21) Bill Barker and Ricky Mulvey discuss: - How the market could react to tariff liberation day. - The impact from current tariffs for Harley Davidson. - If the motorcycle manufacturer is a value trap. - OpenAI’s funding round, valuing the hybrid non-profit at $300 billion. Then, (17:08) Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp discuss how to recession-proof your finances. Companies discussed: HOG, OTC: SFTBY Host: Ricky Mulvey Guests: Bill Barker, Robert Brokamp, Alison Southwick Producer: Mary Long Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The company behind the iPhone aspires for its “greatest contribution” to be beyond personal computing. (00:21) Jason Moser and Mary Long discuss xAI’s latest purchase, Apple’s healthcare endeavors, and what Larry Fink is looking forward to. Then, (19:50), Anand Chokkavelu hosts Fool contributors Jason Hall and Tyler Crower for a Scoreboard episode on Next Era Energy. To become a premium Motley Fool member and gain access to all Scoreboard episodes, go to www.fool.com/signup. Companies mentioned: TSLA, META, AAPL, BLK, NEE Host: Mary Long Guests: Jason Moser, Anand Chokkavelu, Tyler Crowe, Jason Hall Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd, Michael Schweitzer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Investors weren’t exactly wrong to be excited about the companies trying to make meal kits and plant-based meat cool. But they sure haven’t made any money from those bets. So … what went wrong? Patrick Badolato is an Associate Professor of Instruction at the McCoombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin, where he teaches Accounting. He joins Ricky Mulvey for a conversation about companies that have opened the door for genuinely exciting opportunities, but haven’t yet been able to figure out a workable business model. They also discuss: Expanding your definition of competition. Why Blue Apron and Beyond Meat haven’t taken off like their IPO investors hoped. Whether Coca-Cola is at risk of becoming a “Cabbage Patch concept.” Companies/tickers discussed: KR, ACI, BYND, MCD, KO, NVDA, CELH, PEP, YETI Host: Ricky Mulvey Guest: Patrick Badolato Producer: Mary Long Engineer: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we talk market volatility and inflation, the struggling dollar store industry, and a new AI initial public offering. Also, Asit and Matt have thoughts on some recent earnings reports, writer Ben Wallace joins us to talk about the history and future of Bitcoin, and, as always, we find out what stocks are on our analysts' radar. Host: Ron Gross Guests: Asit Sharma, Matt Argersinger, Ben Wallace Engineer: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The majority of Alphabet’s sales comes from search, and ChatGPT’s product continues to get better. (00:21) Jason Moser and Ricky Mulvey discuss: - The 25% tariffs that the Trump administration announced for imported cars and auto parts. - How Google is trying to respond to the next era of search. - Robinhood’s quest to become the everything-finance app. Then, (17:17) Anthony Schiavone joins Ricky to talk about the state of the office market, and one workplace REIT that investors may want to consider. Bloomberg article link: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2025-03-24/google-s-ai-search-overhaul-racing-chatgpt-for-the-web-s-future NYTimes article link: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/20/business/office-market-bottom-remote-work.html Companies discussed: GM, MGA, F, TSLA, GOOG, GOOGL, HOOD, BXP, ARE Host: Ricky Mulvey Guests: Jason Moser, Anthony Schiavone Producer: Mary Long Engineer: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A discount retailer sheds some branches; a pet supply store picks up a few extra treats. (00:21) Tim Beyers and Mary Long discuss the difference in dollar stores and Chewy’s latest earnings. Then, (16:36), Tom Gardner and Andy Cross talk with Sezzle CEO Charlie Youakim for a closer look at the uniquely positioned buy-now-pay-later company. Companies discussed: DLTR, DG, WMT, CHWY, SZL Host: Mary Long Guest: Tim Beyers, Tom Gardner, Andy Cross, Charlie Youakim Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd, Heather Horton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Over the past five years, Warren Buffett’s returns have beaten the S&P 500 and the NASDAQ, even as Berkshire keeps hundreds of billions in cash and treasuries. (00:21) Jim Gillies and Ricky Mulvey discuss: - How Apple has driven Berkshire’s performance. - Disney’s flat returns over the past five years. - A jeans manufacturer that is smashing the market. Then, (19:07) Robert Brokamp and Alison Southwick discuss why you should think about taking a financial health day. Companies discussed: BRK.A, BRK.B, AAPL, DIS, KTB Host: Ricky Mulvey Guests: Jim Gillies, Alison Southwick, Robert Brokamp Producer: Mary Long Engineer: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tariffs and tech bubbles and uncertainty, oh my! (00:21) Asit Sharma and Mary Long discuss: - Companies that could be celebrating on April 2. - What’s to blame for last week’s market “freakout” - 23andme’s bankruptcy filing Then, (17:50), Fool contributor Travis Hoium joins Ricky Mulvey for a look at MGM Resorts and the company’s bet on online sportsbooks. Start your day with The Fool's free daily market email newsletter. Subscribe at www.fool.com/breakfastnews How do you tune out market noise? Tell us by writing into [email protected] ! Companies discussed: TSLA, MSFT, AMZN, NVDA, META, GOOG, AAPL, ME, MGM Host: Mary Long Guests: Asit Sharma, Ricky Mulvey, Travis Hoium Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices