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Veteran financial columnist and author Jonathan Chevreau shares insights from his latest book, including why financial independence is better than retirement, why the word “retirement” needs to be retired, and money advice for millennials.

Amazon’s bid to disrupt the cable TV industry is officially underway.  Tim Hanson analyzes the prospect of live sports on Amazon’s platform, the bizarre difference between Under Armour’s two share classes, and Markel’s after-hours dip.

Merger Monday hits the cyber security industry.  Tyson Foods’s CEO is headed for the exit.  Facebook announces a $6 billion stock buyback plan.  Plus we dip into the Fool Mailbag and share our favorite Thanksgiving foods.

Best Buy’s 3rd-quarter profits stunned Wall Street (in a good way).  Analyst Ron Gross shares why Best Buy is poised for a strong holiday quarter.  We discuss the sudden rise in dry ship stocks, how to rebuild a portfolio and Ron’s Thanksgiving Day cooking tips.  Plus, we share the first details on our upcoming live taping in New York City.

Analyst Seth Jayson digs into the latest retail spending numbers, Target’s strong 3rd quarter results, and Lowe’s 3rd quarter miss.

Noted airline-stock-hater Warren Buffett raised more than a few eyebrows on the news that Berkshire-Hathaway has bought stakes in not one but FOUR separate airlines. Motley Fool Funds analyst Bill Barker explains why and discusses the latest earnings from Home Depot and Dick’s Sporting Goods.

Will President Trump start a trade war with China?  And if so, which companies will be most affected?  Jason Moser and Taylor Muckerman discuss this story, along with Samsung’s $8 billion acquisition, the future of Mercado Libre, and the likelihood of Anheuser-Busch InBev buying Coca-Cola.  To check out our flagship service, Motley Fool Stock Advisor, go to http://podcasts.fool.com and scroll to the bottom of the page.

Macy’s posts its 7th straight month of falling same-store sales, which makes the upcoming holiday quarter even more important.  Shake Shack serves up a tasty 3rd quarter report, while Party City falls victim to Halloween falling on a Monday.  Plus, analyst Jason Moser previews Walt Disney’s upcoming earnings report.

Chief Investment Officer Andy Cross and Motley Fool Funds analyst Bill Barker discuss the election of Donald Trump, its impact on the stock market, and how certain industries are likely to fare.

CVS Health shares fall 13% as Walgreens gets serious about taking market share.  Bryan Hinmon and Bill Barker from Motley Fool Funds analyze that story, plus the latest results from Priceline, Hertz and Valeant Pharmaceuticals.

Facebook shares fell after its latest quarterly report, but it appears nothing is stopping The Social Network and Google from utterly dominating the online ad market. Plus, we discuss what ESPN’s worst month ever means for The Walt Disney Company, the challenges facing Fitbit and GoPro, and which businesses are offering freebies on Election Day.

Shares of Shopify are up 60% in 2016. The Canadian e-commerce company has a few things going for it, including a partnership with industry leader Amazon.  Jim Gillies and Bill Barker return to discuss Shopify’s latest quarter, plus earnings from a few restaurant stocks.  Plus, we got a response from Bath & Body Works!

Former executives from Valent Pharmaceuticals appear to be under investigation. Shares of Tronc fall 20% after Gannett walks away from its bid.  Jim Gillies and Bill Barker discuss those stories, plus how Bath & Body Works is driving results for L Brands, and how scented candles are part of the plan.  Chris Hill shares highlights (and lowlights) from the Marine Corps Marathon.

GE’s made a bid for Baker Hughes, but will regulators give it the green light? Goldman Sachs pushes Apple to make a competing bid for Time Warner. Plus we discuss the importance of revenue vs. profits.

Twitter earnings surprise to the upside, though not nearly as much as Tesla’s. Plus the future of Buffalo Wild Wings, what to watch for at Amazon, and why Junior Mints are underrated Halloween candy. Thanks to Criquet for supporting The Motley Fool.  For 20% off your first purchase, go to criquetshirts.com/fool and use the promo code “fool”.

Panera Bread’s and Chipotle’s 3rd-quarter results could hardly be more different. Motley Fool Funds analyst Bill Barker discusses those stories, plus the latest results from Southwest Airlines and Edward Lifesciences.  Listeners weigh in as our evaluation of Halloween candy continues.

As Under Armour shares fall on lowered guidance analyst Ron Gross cautions investors to separate the business from the stock.  We also pore over the latest results from Caterpillar and Procter & Gamble. Plus, things get a little heated as we bring in producer Dan Boyd to discuss overrated and underrated Halloween candies.  Thanks to Criquet for supporting this episode!  For 20% off your 1st purchase, go to criquetshirts.com/fool and use the promo code fool.

AT&T makes an $85 billion bid for Time Warner, but haven’t we seen this movie before?  TD Ameritrade buys Scottrade for $4 billion.  Plus, Kodak unveils a smartphone and no, we’re not making this up.

Investor-At-Large Tim Hanson discusses the latest earnings reports from eBay and Mattel.  Plus we dig into Bladex, the Latin American bank more investors should know about.

Intel has a record quarter and Intuitive Surgical’s profits grow 26%, yet both stocks fall due to company guidance. Motley Fool Funds analyst Bill Barker discusses those stories plus Harley-Davidson’s restructuring, Microsoft’s $400 million marketing deal with the NFL, and Videndi being sued by a founding member of Spinal Tap.