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Is it better to be a generalist or a specialist? Can you ever have too much grit? And what do birds and frogs have to do with business success? On this week’s show, we revisit our conversation with David Epstein, author of the New York Times bestseller Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World.

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Disney earnings produce some magic. Gap gets a new look. And Zillow raises the roof. Motley Fool analysts Emily Flippen, Ron Gross, and Jason Moser discuss those stories and weigh in on the latest from Roku, Activision Blizzard, Take-Two Interactive, Match Group, Booking Holdings, Tripadvisor, Expedia, Uber, and Papa John’s. They also share why they’re keeping an eye on Adobe, Boston Omaha, and Baozun. Plus, The Facebook Effect author David Kirkpatrick talks Mark Zuckerberg, tech breakups, and the future of Facebook. (To get 50% off our Stock Advisor service, go to http://RadarStocks.Fool.com.)

Google buys Fitbit. Apple hits a new high on earnings. Facebook connects with advertisers. And Barbie gives Mattel a boost. Motley Fool analysts Andy Cross, Ron Gross, and Jason Moser discuss those stories and weigh in on the latest from Arista Networks, Avis Budget, Dine Brands Global, Etsy, Grubhub, Starbucks, Teladoc Health, Texas Roadhouse, and Wayfair. (To get 50% off our Stock Advisor service, go to http://RadarStocks.Fool.com.)

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Amazon slips as one-day shipping costs rise. Microsoft climbs higher thanks to growth in the cloud. Tesla generates its best day in six years. Southwest Airlines reports record earnings despite MAX headwinds. And Biogen surges on encouraging results from a discontinued Alzheimer’s drug. Motley Fool analysts Emily Flippen, Ron Gross, and Jason Moser discuss those stories and weigh in on the latest from eBay, Hasbro, Hershey, PayPal, Twitter, and Visa.  Plus, we debate overrated and underrated Halloween candies and share three stocks on our radar.

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Netflix reports strong international growth but shares slip on slowing domestic growth. UnitedHealth rises on healthy earnings. And Coca-Cola serves up big revenues thanks to zero-sugar sodas and Coca-Cola Plus Coffee.  Motley Fool analysts Andy Cross, Emily Flippen, and Jason Moser discuss those stories and the latest from American Express, Ameris Bancorp, Atlassian, Intuitive Surgical, and Yum! Brands. Plus, we take stock in the retail industry (with the holidays looming) and the state of online advertising.

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Bed Bath & Beyond gets a boost from a new CEO. IAC unloads its stake in Match Group. Domino’s cools off on increased competition. Roku rises on a big investment. And Hooters’ parent company gets into the cancer drug development business. Motley Fool analysts Aaron Bush, Ron Gross, and Jason Moser discuss those stories and talk about the business ripple effects of the ongoing unrest in Hong Kong. Plus, bestselling author Leander Kahney shares some insights from his new book, Tim Cook: The Genius Who Took Apple to the Next Level.

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Charles Schwab cuts trading commissions to zero and TD Ameritrade and E*Trade follow suit. Pepsi hits an all-time high thanks to healthy returns from healthier snacks. Costco slips on disappointing earnings.  And Bed, Bath, & Beyond stays afloat despite slumping sales. Motley Fool analysts Andy Cross, Emily Flippen, and Jason Moser discuss those stories as well as Constellation Brands, McCormick, and Stitch Fix. Plus, Motley Fool contributor Dan Kline analyzes the latest news from professional wrestling, the NFL, Harley-Davidson, and McDonald’s.  (To get 50% off our Stock Advisor service, go to http://RadarStocks.Fool.com.)

Peloton stumbles on its IPO. Wells Fargo names a new CEO as eBay, Juul, and WeWork say goodbye to their CEOs. And Nike hits a new high. Analysts Andy Cross, Rob Gross, and Jason Moser discuss those stories and weigh in on McDonald’s new Beyond Meat-based PLT sandwich. Plus, Motley Fool senior analyst Bill Mann sits down with Collaborative Fund’s Morgan Housel to discuss investor psychology, stock allocation, and risk tolerance. 

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Microsoft hikes its dividend and buys back stock. Apple launches its subscription gaming service. Airbnb announces plans for an IPO. And FedEx delivers disappointment. Analysts Aaron Bush, Emily Flippen, and Ron Gross discuss these stories and the latest from Datadog, General Mills, WeWork, and YUM! Brands. Plus, we dip into the Fool Mailbag to discuss AI’s future. And Motley Fool auto analyst John Rosevear weighs in on GM’s strike, Ford’s future, and Amazon’s electrifying buy.

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Smile Direct leaves investors frowning. WeWork reworks its corporate governance. Old Navy prepares to split from The Gap. And Popeye’s brings new meaning to BYOB. Motley Fool analysts Andy Cross, Ron Gross, and Jason Moser discuss those stories and weigh in on the latest from Dave & Buster’s, GameStop, Shopify, and Zscaler. Plus, media and entertainment analyst Tim Beyers talks new iPhones and Apple’s evolving business (To get 50% off our Stock Advisor service, go to http://RadarStocks.fool.com.)

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