Whether it's smartphones or soy lattes, consumers are pickier right now. The companies that are keeping things convenient and creating value offerings are winning, the ones that aren’t are struggling.(00:21) Ron Gross and Jason Moser discuss:- Apple’s sluggish hardware sales and massive $110B buyback program, and Amazon’s killer cloud and ad segment growth.- CVS’s Medicare struggles, Wayfair working out of declines, and Coke keeping things business-as-usual.- The different fates in fast food for Starbucks, Domino’s, and McDonald’s.(19:11) Ron and Jason break down two stocks on their radar: Wingstop and Crowdstrike.Stocks discussed: AAPL, AMZN, CVS, W, KO, SBUX, DPZ, MCD, CRWD, WINGHost: Dylan LewisGuests: Jason Moser, Ron GrossEngineers: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Alex Chriss is still early in his tenure as the CEO of PayPal, but the company’s turnaround is already showing green shoots.

Ahead of earnings at Paramount, potential deals and rumors are flying.

Executives like to talk about innovation, but how do you spot the difference between world changing stuff and corporate theater?

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Matterport, a former SPAC, finds a new home.

Investors have big dreams about the future of artificial intelligence, and it’s going to take a lot of energy to get there.Lawrence McDonald is a risk consultant, the founder of The Bear Traps Report, and the co-author of “How to Listen When Markets Speak: Risks, Myths, and Investment Opportunities in a Radically Reshaped Economy.” Deidre Woollard caught up with McDonald for a conversation about: - What an aging American population means for stocks.- How natural gas companies benefit from a growing global middle class.- The case for adding commodities to a retirement portfolio. Companies discussed: NVDA, INTC, TSMC, BTC, AA, RIO, CHKHost: Deidre WoollardGuest: Lawrence McDonaldProducers: Ricky Mulvey, Mary LongEngineers: Tim Sparks, Desiree Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You just got a job and want to start investing. Now what?

Earnings are in full swing! We’ve got updates from the industry leaders in streaming, banking, chips and real estate – but strong numbers aren’t always turning into positive market reactions.

Are little luxuries are still scoring with consumers?

The boom is on for chip buyers and sellers, but demand is lighter further up the supply chain. And United results showing the skies look friendly for airline stocks.

Dealmaking is back, and the banks are loving it.

Retail numbers tell the story of a strong consumer.

You know the saying: keep your friends close, keep your … customers … closer.