Today David hosts the founder and CEO of Fair Trade USA, Paul Rice, who explains how trade can be more effective than aid in improving the world's economic issues. As consumers become more aware and more discerning about what they buy, companies that embrace conscious capitalism will enjoy an ever-growing competitive edge over those which simply look to grow profits and any cost. Companies mentioned: AMZN, SBUX, WMT Host: David Gardner Guest: Paul Rice Producers: Heather Horton, Rick Engdahl
--------
52:13
Essays From Yesterday, Vol. 7
It's time once again to dust off David's old writings and pull some lessons forward into the light of today. We discuss re-recs and buying stocks that you already own, annual predictions, risk ratings, and keeping a record of your investment decisions. We look back to be smarter about looking forward! (5:52) Introduction to May 2003 Issue (16:00) New Year's Resolution (24:47) Risk Ratings For New Members (32:35) What is in Front of One's Nose Companies Discussed: AMZN, BIDU, FSLR, GILD, NVDA Host: David Gardner Producer: Rick Engdahl
--------
44:36
March 2025 Mailbag: Chalkboard Wisdom and Our Favorite Words
March 2025 Mailbag: Chalkboard Wisdom and Our Favorite Words March Madness isn’t just for basketball—it’s taken over Rule Breaker Investing too! In this month’s mailbag, David Gardner fields your questions and reflections with trademark Foolishness. Should you use forced rankings to evaluate your portfolio? Can AI help guide investment decisions? Is Elon good or evil? Why does following the simplest of instructions matter so profoundly? And what’s the one company name David’s been hilariously mispronouncing? Answers, insights, and even a lesson or two about telematics await—so jump in, it’s Mailbag Madness! Host: David Gardner Producer: Heather Horton Companies Mentioned: AXON, BRK-B, KO, ONON, PEP, PGR, SBUX, TSLA Resources: • Preorder David’s upcoming book, Rule Breaker Investing, available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other major retailers. • Sign up for The Motley Fool’s free daily newsletter, Breakfast News, at www.fool.com/breakfastnews
--------
46:42
2025 March Market Cap Madness Championship: Andy v. Emily
It all comes down to this... the final event of March Market Cap Madness! Defending Champion Andy Cross has held off all contenders and pretenders, but young phenom and game show survivor Emily Flippen is not one to back down from a challenge. Who will win the crown for 2025? We're betting on you to come out smarter, happier, and richer as we all play and learn together! Companies discussed: BRZE, WIX, KMI, PTON, AMAT, HHH, ARE, RHP, NDAQ, VKTX Host: David Gardner Guests: Andy Cross, Emily Flippen Producer: Rick Engdahl
--------
1:06:01
2025 March Market Cap Madness: Bill vs. Emily
We hope you've filled out your bracket because we're back with the second match of the March Market Cap Madness Final Four. Today it's the birthday boy, Bill Barker up against the survivor, Emily Flippen! Who will make it to next week's final? You will, Fool! Companies discussed: OKTA, UBER, WAL, AMGN, FUN, RKLB, GOOG, CARG, DIS, META, NOW Host: David Gardner Guests: Bill Barker, Emily Flippen Producer: Rick Engdahl
David Gardner, co-founder of The Motley Fool, is among the most respected and trusted sources on investing. As a best-selling author, hugely successful stock picker, and financial authority, David has led The Motley Fool’s growth into a worldwide investment and financial advisory services company.
Each week David shares his insights into today's most innovative and disruptive publicly traded companies -- and how to profit from them by following his signature “Rule Breaker Investing” principles.