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Starboard Value would like to see some changes at Autodesk and isn’t shy about it. And Jensen Huang’s commencement address at Caltech has some timeless life and investing advice.  (00:21) Tim Beyers and Dylan Lewis discuss: - Why Starboard Value is putting Autodesk’s management team and board on notice. - Broadcom’s 10-for-1 stock split, and why the 90s are alive and well in tech. - Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s advice for graduates at Caltech and wisdom from 30 years at the helm. Then, at (18:02) Ricky Mulvey talks with Bryce Tingle, business law professor and author of the new book, “Hard Lessons in Corporate Governance,” about Elon Musk’s big pay raise. Companies discussed: ADSK, AVGO, NVDA, TSLA. Catch Jensen Huang’s Caltech commencement speech here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qXDdToZHzE&t=3138s Go to www.monarchmoney.com/fool for an extended 30-day free trial. Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Tim Beyers, Ricky Mulvey, Bryce Tingle Producer: Mary Long Engineers: Dan Boyd, Dez Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Peter Lynch says that some of the best investments can be found by looking at what you use every day. The same thinking might apply to careers, too.  Jason Moser is a Senior Analyst at The Motley Fool who heads up our Virtual Revolution portfolio. In today’s episode, Jason talks with Mary Long about early investing successes, what’s shaped his investing philosophy, and how golf changed his life.  Have an analyst you want us to feature on an upcoming “Meet the Fool” episode? Want to share your own investing journey with us? Send us a note (or a voice recording!) to [email protected] Tickers mentioned: F, BAC, BRK.A, BRK.B, MKL, GVA  Host: Mary Long Guest: Jason Moser Engineer: Tim Sparks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do you go from writing poetry to reading 10Ks for a living?  Asit Sharma is a Senior Analyst at The Motley Fool and a frequent guest on the show. In today’s episode, Asit talks with Mary Long about “the long and winding road” of his investing journey, mistakes he’s made along the way, and advice for navigating a career pivot. Have an analyst you want us to feature on an upcoming “Meet the Fool” episode? Want to share your own investing journey with us? Send us a note (or a voice recording!) to [email protected] Also: Join Stock Advisor, The Motley Fool’s flagship investing service, at www.fool.com/asit Host: Mary Long Guest: Asit Sharma Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Tim Sparks Tickers mentioned: AMZN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apple arrives on the scene with its AI debut Apple Intelligence, we check in on who is winning the artificial intelligence arms race and whether we’ll actually see a Fed rate cut in 2024 . (00:21) Jason Moser and Emily Flippen discuss: - Apple’s entrance to the world of AI, the details of Apple Intelligence and the OpenAI partnership. . -Tesla shareholders approving Elon Musk’s 2018 pay package and plans to move to Texas, and what’s next for the largest executive compensation plan of all time. - The Fed’s plan to hold steady on rates, and Adobe’s stellar quarter. (19:11) Trex CEO Bryan Fairbanks talks through the state of outdoor decking and the company’s plans to grow by replacing the average wood deck. (34:12) Jason and Emily break down two stocks on their radar: Autodesk and Green Thumb Industries. Stocks discussed: AAPL, MSFT, TSLA, ADBE, ADSK, GTBIF Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Jason Moser, Emily Flippen Engineers: Tim Sparks, Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is the software giant still a growth company? (00:21) Tim Beyers and Ricky Mulvey break down results from Oracle and why Microsoft is focusing on start-ups for the next leg of its AI strategy. Plus, (18:10) Mary Long and Motley Fool analyst Anthony Schiavone look at Hershey’s near-term headwinds and long-term opportunity for investors. Companies discussed: ORCL, MSFT, DOCN, HSY Article discussed: https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/microsoft-nadella-openai-inflection-9727e77a?mod=hp_lead_pos7 Host: Ricky Mulvey Guests: Tim Beyers, Mary Long, Anthony Schiavone Engineers: Tim Sparks, Austin Morgan Public.com disclosure: A High-Yield Cash Account is a secondary brokerage account with Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn a variable interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance. Neither Public Investing nor any of its affiliates is a bank. US only. Learn more at public.com/disclosures/high-yield-account Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If everyone else is buying, should you be too? (00:21) Jim Gillies and Mary Long discuss macro news from the US and Canada. Plus, Jim reflects on down markets of days gone by. Then, at (16:10) Alex Friedman talks with organizational psychologist Richard Davis, author of the new book “Good Judgment,” about the importance of a CEO’s personality. Public.com disclosure: A High-Yield Cash Account is a secondary brokerage account with Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn a variable interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance. Neither Public Investing nor any of its affiliates is a bank. US only. Learn more at public.com/disclosures/high-yield-account Companies discussed: PTON, UA Host: Mary Long Guests: Jim Gillies, Alex Friedman, Richard Davis Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd, Dez Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s not artificial intelligence. It’s Apple Intelligence. (00:21) Nick Sciple and Ricky Mulvey discuss the updates from Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference, and what they mean for the tech giant’s customers and investors. Plus, they look at how Cracker Barrel is trying to reinvent itself. Then, (17:48) Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp check in on the state of retirement. Learn more about the Range Rover Sport at www.landroverusa.com Got a question for Alison and Bro? Email it to [email protected] Companies discussed: AAPL, MSFT, CBRL Host: Ricky Mulvey Guests: Nick Sciple, Alison Southwick, Robert Brokamp Engineers: Dan Boyd, Annie Pope Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Elliott Management amps up the activist activity, and puts Southwest’s leadership and board on notice.  (00:21) Asit Sharma and Dylan Lewis discuss: - Why Elliot Management is looking to shakeup leadership at Southwest after taking a 10%+ stake in the airline. - Nvidia’s stock split, and why this one may matter more than most. - The new names in the S&P 500 – Crowdstrike, KKR, and GoDaddy – and what they say about the state of the market.  (17:57) Are the world’s tallest buildings ego-projects or promising investment opportunities? Ricky Mulvey talks with economist and skyscraper expert Jason Barr, about the state of “supertalls” and how China’s building boom is leading to an increase in homeowners without homes. Companies discussed: LUV, NVDA, CRWD, KKR, GDDY, RHI, CMA, ILMN Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Asit Sharma, Ricky Mulvey, Jason Barr Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd Visit our sponsor Monarch Money: Go to monarchmoney.com/FOOL for an extended 30 day free trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nearly half of Americans say they’re willing to pay for weight-loss drugs. But what are the downsides to these so-called “miracle drugs”? Johann Hari is the author of the book, “Magic Pill: The Extraordinary Benefits and Disturbing  Risks of the New Weight Loss Drugs.” Ricky Mulvey caught up with Hari for a conversation about: The medical magic that makes GLPs so effective Whether online pharmacies can responsibly prescribe these drugs Why there’s a much larger market for these in the US than in other parts of the world To see where you can get a copy of “Magic Pill,” head to: www.magicpillbook.com Host: Ricky Mulvey Guest: Johann Hari Producer: Mary Long Engineer: Tim Sparks Companies discussed: NVO, LLY, ZM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last year, 440,000 new apartments went on the market – a 36-year high. This year, even more new builds are coming. That’s good news for renters, but perhaps less good for developers. What about REIT investors? Matt Argersinger and Ricky Mulvey discuss the state of the multifamily market and why REITs (of any stripe!) aren’t out for the count quite yet. Host: Ricky Mulvey Guest: Matt Argersinger Producer: Mary Long Engineer: Dan Boyd Epic Bundle discount link: www.fool.com/epic Companies discussed: MAA, PLD, DLR, SPG Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices