Ford Motor suspends its dividend sending the stock to its lowest point since 2009. Bill Barker analyzes the wisdom of the move and says to expect more companies to do the same. Plus we discuss a similar decision by Darden Restaurants, why the stock market is not as cheap as some may think, and whether buying shares of Clorox is a no-brainer for investors.   Thanks to Molekule for supporting our podcast.   Get 10% off your first air purifier at <a href= "http://www.molekule.com">http://www.molekule.com</a> with code fool10.   For a FREE copy of our Investing Starter Kit, go to <a href="http://www.fool.com/StarterKit">www.fool.com/StarterKit</a> and we’ll email it to you.

Ford Motor suspends its dividend sending the stock to its lowest point since 2009. Bill Barker analyzes the wisdom of the move and says to expect more companies to do the same. Plus we discuss a similar decision by Darden Restaurants, why the stock market is not as cheap as some may think, and whether buying shares of Clorox is a no-brainer for investors.   Thanks to Molekule for supporting our podcast.   Get 10% off your first air purifier at http://www.molekule.com with code fool10.   For a FREE copy of our Investing Starter Kit, go to www.fool.com/StarterKit and we’ll email it to you.

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“Why shouldn’t I just buy Clorox?”

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 Congress works on a trillion-dollar stimulus package. Walmart hits an all-time high. Blue Apron doubles. And Boeing continues its decline. Motley Fool contributor Dan Kline talks about those stories and weighs in on market volatility, the future of retail, and the future of the cruise industry.   Post your job today at Indeed.com/motley and get a free sponsored job upgrade on your 1st posting.

Taking Stock in a Stimulus

<p class="x_MsoNormal" style= "margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: #201f1e; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"> <span style= "margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 11pt; line-height: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; color: inherit;"> Investors react to Monday’s 13% decline in the market. The Federal Reserve introduces emergency lending programs. And shares of Regeneron Pharmaceuticals rise after the biotech company announces that it aims to have a potential drug for COVID 19 ready for trials this summer. Motley Fool analyst Jason Moser discusses those stories and share his investing approach during these volatile times. <p class="x_MsoNormal" style= "margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: #201f1e; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"> <span style= "margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 11pt; line-height: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; color: inherit;">   <p class="x_MsoNormal" style= "margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: #201f1e; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"> <span style= "margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 11pt; line-height: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; color: inherit;"> Thanks to Molekule for supporting our channel. Get 10% off your first air purifier at <a id="LPlnk550840" style= "margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; color: purple; text-decoration: underline;" href="http://www.molekule.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer" data-auth="NotApplicable" name= "LPlnk550840">http://www.molekule.com</a> with code fool10.

 Investors react to Monday’s 13% decline in the market. The Federal Reserve introduces emergency lending programs. And shares of Regeneron Pharmaceuticals rise after the biotech company announces that it aims to have a potential drug for COVID 19 ready for trials this summer. Motley Fool analyst Jason Moser discusses those stories and share his investing approach during these volatile times.   Thanks to Molekule for supporting our channel. Get 10% off your first air purifier at http://www.molekule.com with code fool10.

More Volatility, More Fed Action

The Federal Reserve cuts interest rates to zero and announced a $700 purchase of government and mortgage bonds. Despite that move the market fell 9% immediately at the open, triggering a circuit breaker. Chief Investment Officer Andy Cross weighs in on the volatility in the market, what it means for housing, which industries investors should avoid, and where he’s looking for opportunities.   For a FREE copy of our Investing Starter Kit, go to <a href="http://www.fool.com/StarterKit">www.fool.com/StarterKit</a> and we’ll email it to you.   Post your job today at <a href= "http://www.indeed.com/motley">Indeed.com/motley</a> and get a free sponsored job upgrade on your 1st posting.

The Federal Reserve cuts interest rates to zero and announced a $700 purchase of government and mortgage bonds. Despite that move the market fell 9% immediately at the open, triggering a circuit breaker. Chief Investment Officer Andy Cross weighs in on the volatility in the market, what it means for housing, which industries investors should avoid, and where he’s looking for opportunities.   For a FREE copy of our Investing Starter Kit, go to www.fool.com/StarterKit and we’ll email it to you.   Post your job today at Indeed.com/motley and get a free sponsored job upgrade on your 1st posting.

Another Day, Another Circuit Breaker

The 11-year run of the bull market is officially over. Chris Hill shares some thoughts on investing, physical and mental wellbeing, and the writings of Thomas Paine.   Get the first $50 off your first job post at <a href= "http://www.LinkedIn.com/Fool">www.LinkedIn.com/Fool</a>. Terms and conditions apply.

The 11-year run of the bull market is officially over. Chris Hill shares some thoughts on investing, physical and mental wellbeing, and the writings of Thomas Paine.   Get the first $50 off your first job post at www.LinkedIn.com/Fool. Terms and conditions apply.

Long Live the Bulls

How does the business dating hold up in the new era of “social distancing”? Bill Mann analyzes the latest challenge for Match Group, as well as Pepsi’s $3.8 billion acquisition of Rockstar Energy. Plus, we discuss “ghost flights” in the UK and the immediate future of sporting events (and sports betting) in the U.S. (For a FREE copy of our Investing Starter Kit, go to <a href= "http://www.fool.com/StarterKit">www.fool.com/StarterKit</a> and we’ll email it to you.)

How does the business dating hold up in the new era of “social distancing”? Bill Mann analyzes the latest challenge for Match Group, as well as Pepsi’s $3.8 billion acquisition of Rockstar Energy. Plus, we discuss “ghost flights” in the UK and the immediate future of sporting events (and sports betting) in the U.S. (For a FREE copy of our Investing Starter Kit, go to www.fool.com/StarterKit and we’ll email it to you.)

“Social Distancing” vs. Match Group

Stitch Fix shares fall 35% on disappointing 2nd-quarter results. Occidental Petroleum cuts its dividend 86%. Will other dividend payers follow suit? Bill Mann analyzes those stories, and weighs in on the latest announcements from the airline industry.   Get the first $50 off your first job post at <a href= "http://www.LinkedIn.com/Fool">www.LinkedIn.com/Fool</a>. Terms and conditions apply.

Stitch Fix shares fall 35% on disappointing 2nd-quarter results. Occidental Petroleum cuts its dividend 86%. Will other dividend payers follow suit? Bill Mann analyzes those stories, and weighs in on the latest announcements from the airline industry.   Get the first $50 off your first job post at www.LinkedIn.com/Fool. Terms and conditions apply.

Dividend Cut: First of Many?

Mere minutes into the day, a circuit breaker halted trading on Wall Street. Jason Moser and Chris Hill discuss the pain of watching stocks fall, the importance of having cash, whether or not to refinance your mortgage, and the question that every investor needs to answer.

Mere minutes into the day, a circuit breaker halted trading on Wall Street. Jason Moser and Chris Hill discuss the pain of watching stocks fall, the importance of having cash, whether or not to refinance your mortgage, and the question that every investor needs to answer.

Deep Breaths, Everyone

Zoom Video’s 4th-quarter revenue grows 78%. Burlington Stores closes out the fiscal year with a strong holiday quarter, but guidance is cautious. American Eagle Outfitters posts record revenue but it doesn’t seem to matter. Bill Barker analyzes those stories and we dig into the Fool Mailbag to discuss the latest offerings in the Breakfast Wars. (Tangents include the writings of F. Scott Fitzgerald and Hunter S. Thompson.) For a FREE copy of our Investing Starter Kit, go to <a href= "http://www.fool.com/StarterKit">www.fool.com/StarterKit</a> and we’ll email it to you.)

Zoom Video’s 4th-quarter revenue grows 78%. Burlington Stores closes out the fiscal year with a strong holiday quarter, but guidance is cautious. American Eagle Outfitters posts record revenue but it doesn’t seem to matter. Bill Barker analyzes those stories and we dig into the Fool Mailbag to discuss the latest offerings in the Breakfast Wars. (Tangents include the writings of F. Scott Fitzgerald and Hunter S. Thompson.) For a FREE copy of our Investing Starter Kit, go to www.fool.com/StarterKit and we’ll email it to you.)

Zoom Video, Breakfast Wars

Starting with that declaration, Jason Moser and Chris Hill discuss the latest results from Campbell’s Soup and Brown-Forman, Robinhood’s 2-day outage, and whether there was any conspiracy at work with Disney’s recent CEO change. For a FREE copy of our Investing Starter Kit, go to <a href="http://www.fool.com/StarterKit">www.fool.com/StarterKit</a> and we’ll email it to you.

Starting with that declaration, Jason Moser and Chris Hill discuss the latest results from Campbell’s Soup and Brown-Forman, Robinhood’s 2-day outage, and whether there was any conspiracy at work with Disney’s recent CEO change. For a FREE copy of our Investing Starter Kit, go to www.fool.com/StarterKit and we’ll email it to you.  

“We have no idea what’s going to happen.”

<span style= "color: #1d1c1d; font-family: Slack-Lato, appleLogo, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: common-ligatures; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: pre-wrap; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #f8f8f8; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;"> Jim Gillies visits from Canada! We discuss why Etsy’s cash flow is one of the main reasons he likes the business, as well as the company he believes will buy Etsy in the next five years. Jim also shares three stocks (including Brookfield Asset Management and CRH Medical) from the Great White North that he likes.

 Jim Gillies visits from Canada! We discuss why Etsy’s cash flow is one of the main reasons he likes the business, as well as the company he believes will buy Etsy in the next five years. Jim also shares three stocks (including Brookfield Asset Management and CRH Medical) from the Great White North that he likes.

Canada’s Berkshire-Hathaway

Twitter shares rise on activist demands. Some members of the American Express sales team get an unflattering profile in The Wall Street Journal. Jason Moser analyzes those stories, plus we dig into the Fool Mailbag to discuss the relative merits of taking out a loan to invest in the stock market. For a FREE copy of our Investing Starter Kit, go to <a href= "http://www.fool.com/StarterKit">www.fool.com/StarterKit</a> and we’ll email it to you.

Twitter shares rise on activist demands. Some members of the American Express sales team get an unflattering profile in The Wall Street Journal. Jason Moser analyzes those stories, plus we dig into the Fool Mailbag to discuss the relative merits of taking out a loan to invest in the stock market. For a FREE copy of our Investing Starter Kit, go to www.fool.com/StarterKit and we’ll email it to you.

Twitter, AmEx Under the Microscope

Teladoc and Etsy pop more than 14% each on their latest 4th-quarter reports. Bill Barker analyzes both businesses, as well as the state of the gaming industry. Plus, we discuss Panera’s new monthly coffee subscription and Dunkin’s new bacon offering. (Tangents include “Cyber 5” and our recent trip to a casino.)   For a FREE copy of our Investing Starter Kit, go to <a href="http://www.fool.com/StarterKit">www.fool.com/StarterKit</a> and we’ll email it to you.

Teladoc and Etsy pop more than 14% each on their latest 4th-quarter reports. Bill Barker analyzes both businesses, as well as the state of the gaming industry. Plus, we discuss Panera’s new monthly coffee subscription and Dunkin’s new bacon offering. (Tangents include “Cyber 5” and our recent trip to a casino.)   For a FREE copy of our Investing Starter Kit, go to www.fool.com/StarterKit and we’ll email it to you.

2 Stocks Popping, 2 Restaurant Innovations

Disney promotes Bob Chapek to CEO. Lowe’s slips on earnings. And Virgin Galactic loses some altitude. Motley Fool analysts Bill Mann and Emily Flippen discuss those stories and talk about the coronavirus.

Disney promotes Bob Chapek to CEO. Lowe’s slips on earnings. And Virgin Galactic loses some altitude. Motley Fool analysts Bill Mann and Emily Flippen discuss those stories and talk about the coronavirus.

Disney’s New CEO and Virgin Galactic’s Next Frontier

Mastercard is getting a new CEO. Home Depot grows 4th-quarter profits. Shake Shack falls as 4th-quarter sales growth slows. Jason Moser analyzes those stories, and shares 3 European stocks as we dip into the Fool Mailbag. (For a FREE copy of our Investing Starter Kit, go to <a href= "http://www.fool.com/StarterKit">www.fool.com/StarterKit</a> and we’ll email it to you.)

Mastercard is getting a new CEO. Home Depot grows 4th-quarter profits. Shake Shack falls as 4th-quarter sales growth slows. Jason Moser analyzes those stories, and shares 3 European stocks as we dip into the Fool Mailbag. (For a FREE copy of our Investing Starter Kit, go to www.fool.com/StarterKit and we’ll email it to you.)

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