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The Consumer Electronics Show is the largest consumer technology trade show in the world.  Before analyst David Kretzmann (and a team of Fools) heads to Las Vegas, he offers a preview of CES and what it means for investors.

Being flat on your back in a medical tent gives a man time to reflect.  Chris Hill wraps up 2016 with some thoughts on what he learned running, and recovering from, the Marine Corps Marathon.

Fitbit’s stock rises after its app hits #1 in the iTunes store. Fool Funds analyst Bill Barker discusses how meaningful one data point is for Fitbit and what 2017 could look like for the company. We also analyze Amazon’s Echo sales, potential brand names for a Lululemon men’s segment,  the underrated career of Carrie Fisher, and Bill’s upcoming trip to New Zealand and Australia!

Lululemon’s CEO wants to grow e-commerce, the men’s segment, and international sales. Analyst Abi Malin ranks those priorities and shares why global growth is #1 on the list. Plus we discuss Disney’s evolving movie studios segment and share holiday highlights.

One way to improve your investing is to lead a more interesting life. Chris Hill shares a few thoughts on holiday music and the late, great Louis Armstrong.

Nike’s posts strong 2nd quarter profits, but Wall Street isn’t impressed. Investor-at-large Tim Hanson discusses why the  taco business offer a more straightforward value proposition than the financial industry and offers a pairs trade involving CARBO Ceramics and Flowtech Fluidpower.

Saturday Night Live did a wicked parody of Dunkin’ Donuts. Motley Fool Funds analyst Bill Barker delves into whether it hurt the parent company’s brand. Plus, we discuss the prospect of the Dow hitting 20,000, why Under Armour is a stock worth giving, what makes GoPro a lump of coal, and whether we should tape an episode in the dark.

Walt Disney shares rise on the box office success of “Rogue One”.  Analysts Jason Moser and Taylor Muckerman discuss why they think TripAdvisor and Cognex would make great stocking stuffers, and why Snap Inc. and coal industry stocks would be the investing equivalent of a lump of coal.  Get a free preview of our brand new service Motley Fool Explorer at http://GoExplorer.Fool.com

The Fed raises rates, Yahoo gets hacked, and Pier 1 spikes 35% on blowout earnings. Ron Gross analyzes it all, plus 21st Century Fox’s acquisition of Sky and Kraft Heinz (maybe?) buying Mondolez.

Retailers may have enjoyed a record-setting Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but discounts continue to dig into profits. Meanwhile Bojangles has lofty expansion plans, and we answer your questions from Twitter (including some questions about Twitter).

Monty Moran is out at Chipotle. Bill Mann and Bill Barker analyze the company’s recent troubles and share why Moran’s compensation was part of why he had to resign. We discuss a little-known railroad company’s latest deal and what it means for future deal-making, as well as big-name advertiser opting out of the next Super Bowl. Towards the end we stop talking about investing and business altogether and discuss Christmas movies.

Energy news abounds! Analyst Taylor Muckerman discusses ExxonMobil’s CEO potential leaving to be Secretary of State, the ripple effect of OPEC’s recent move to cut production, and the surprising headline of 2016.

Costco breaks its streak of disappointing same-store sales.  Lululemon athletica crushes its latest quarter and focuses on international growth. Analyst Ron Gross discusses those stories, plus Tailored Brands' astonishing 40% one-day gain.

Dave & Buster’s hits a new high after blowout 3rd-quarter earnings. Analyst David Kretzmann analyzes the restaurant’s success, Fitbit’s acquisition of Pebble, and the prospect of SiriusXM buying Pandora.

Amazon unveils a grocery store with no lines and no cash registers. Chipotle shares drop on blunt comments from founder Steve Ells. Motley Fool Funds analyst Bill Barker discusses those stories, the latest quarter from AutoZone, and TV Guide’s curious list of holiday TV specials.

After a tasty lunch we settle into a booth at Shake Shack to analyze the burger chain's prospects as a public company. Analyst Jason Moser discusses Under Armour's 10-year deal with Major League Baseball and South Korea's push for a cashless society.

The hottest new start-up hub is.....Berlin?? Analyst Matt Koppenheffer returns from Germany to share why young entrepreneurs are flocking to Berlin.  Plus we discuss the latest innovations in the European auto industry, why Deutsche Bank is a potential disaster, and the launch of Stock Advisor Germany.  Plus, holiday-themed outro music is back!

OPEC meets to discuss oil production, GoPro cuts its workforce, and Donald Trump selects a new Secretary of the Treasury. Plus we take questions from Twitter and chat about the future of cigarettes.

Tiffany’s strong sales in Japan and China were offset by lower traffic at its flagship store on 5th Avenue in New York City. The reason has something to do with the President-elect who lives NEXT DOOR. Bill Barker from Motley Fool Funds analyzes new guidance from UnitedHealth, a blowout quarter from Thor Industries, and tonight’s broadcast of “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”.  To check out The Motley Fool’s new skill for Amazon’s Echo just go to www.fool.com/alexa.

Online sales continue to soar as physical stores deal with a changing Black Friday environment. Jason Moser and Taylor Muckerman analyze the retail landscape and Under Armour’s sudden change of heart about ticker symbols.