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Aug 18, 2016 by Motley Fool Staff

Recent High-Profile Executive Departures Won't Hurt Alphabet's Core Business

As key executives from some of Alphabet's "Other Bets" segment step down, should investors be worried? The Motley Fool's Dylan Lewis and Daniel Sparks provide some big-picture context.

Aug 17, 2016 by Daniel Sparks and Dylan Lewis

Why Did Google's Lead Executive Behind Self-Driving Cars Depart?

Alphabet's lead exec behind Google's self-driving car project announced earlier this month he was stepping down from the important project. In this video, The Motley Fool's Dylan Lewis and Daniel Sparks discuss the surprising move.

Sep 22, 2016 by Motley Fool Staff

Why Do Oil Companies Love the Permian Basin So Much?

Why the Permian has had such a pull for the past few years, and oil producers are itching to dig into it.

Aug 17, 2016 by Motley Fool Staff

EOG Resources Plans for $50 Oil And Still Wants to Increase Production

Two Motley Fool analysts take a look at EOG Resources’ quarterly earnings, and why the company is so confident about $50 oil on the horizon.

Aug 16, 2016 by Motley Fool Staff

Believe it or Not, the Oil Industry is Still Minting New Billionaires

A surprisingly happy success story from the energy industry’s recent past -- Parsley Energy’s new billionaire founder.

Aug 15, 2016 by Motley Fool Staff

Here’s Why Time Warner Bought 10% of Hulu

The company wants to make sure its cable channels are part of a new live-streaming service.

Aug 14, 2016 by Motley Fool Staff

Not All Founders Are Meant to Lead

The Motley Fool’s Dylan Lewis and Chris Hill use HBO’s "Silicon Valley" to discuss just how rare it is to have founders like Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg.

Aug 13, 2016 by Motley Fool Staff

Why Silicon Valley Is Deathly Afraid of Down-Rounds

The Motley Fool’s Dylan Lewis and Chris Hill use HBO's Silicon Valley to explain the "kiss of death" of a down round in the start-up world.

Aug 12, 2016 by Motley Fool Staff

How Start-Ups Get Funded

The Motley Fool’s Dylan Lewis and Chris Hill use HBO's Silicon Valley to walk through the process of how start-ups get funded.

Aug 12, 2016 by Motley Fool Staff

What Is a Tiered Royalty?

Adjustable royalty rates can help inventors maximize their sales and profits in various ways. Here's what you need to know.

Aug 12, 2016 by Motley Fool Staff

Wal-Mart Wants to Be an Even Bigger No. 2 in Online Retail

The retail titan spent $3.3 billion to buy a relatively unknown rival.

Aug 11, 2016 by Motley Fool Staff

Will Jet.com Be Enough to Move the Needle for Wal-Mart Stores Inc?

For the largest retailer on the planet, even this multi-billion dollar acquisition might not be enough to restore momentum to the company's e-commerce strategy.

Aug 11, 2016 by Motley Fool Staff

Time Warner Makes a Big Bet On Hulu

The company plans to make its cable channels part of a new live-streaming service.

Aug 11, 2016 by Motley Fool Staff

Beyonce Has Had an Eye on Her Credit Destiny for Years

"Queen B" and the rest of Destiny's Child have been on top of their personal finance game since back in 1999.

Aug 11, 2016 by Motley Fool Staff

Pre-Nuptial Agreements: Kanye's Plea to Talk about Your Finances Before Marriage

The Industry Focus team considers at the wisdom of Kanye West’s "Gold Digger," and why it’s not a bad idea for happy couples to work out a prenup.

Aug 10, 2016 by Motley Fool Staff

Should Cash Rule Everything Around You?

Money can buy some happiness, and other financial lessons from Wu-Tang Clan’s “C.R.E.A.M.”

Aug 10, 2016 by Motley Fool Staff

Exclusive Interview: How Texas Roadhouse Keeps Serving Up Meaty Numbers

The Motley Fool sits down with Texas Roadhouse Executives.

Aug 10, 2016 by Motley Fool Staff

Is "Cashflow" 101 a Good Game for Helping Kids Learn About Investing?

Motley Fool co-founder David Gardner loves board games and notes that some are good at teaching young people about investing, but a Rule Breaker listener was curious why the game "Cashflow 101" didn’t make his list.

Aug 10, 2016 by Motley Fool Staff

Personal Fiscal Responsibility; Or: Budgeting and Paying Your Bills by Abba

Abba sings about dutifully (if begrudgingly) paying their bills in a song unsurprisingly named "Money, Money, Money." But it doesn't necessarily have to be so emotionally trying to pay your bills as long as you have a budget that you can stick to.

Aug 10, 2016 by Motley Fool Staff and David Gardner

Why Would Anyone Buy Negative Interest Rate Bonds?

Motley Fool co-founder David Gardner addresses one of the more confusing investments available in the world today -- bonds issued by nations and central banks that are guaranteed to lose money for their buyers.

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