Industry Focus

The market looks at alternative asset managers and sees complexity, but some investors may see opportunity.

Answering a listener question, we talk about how hard it is to time the market, and why it's better for investors to ride out the waves and dollar-cost average. Thanks to Warby Parker for supporting Motley Fool.  Order your FREE Home Try-On’s at http://www.warbyparker.com/fool

Fracking has been the oil industry buzzword for years, here’s what the process actually means.

After releasing its first quarter financials, J&J's stock fell over 3%. Is it a buy? In this episode, we dig into the quarter's highlights and low-lights to find out.

After seeing gambling revenue tumble 40% over two harrowing years, casino operators in Macau are breathing a sigh of relief as new, integrated resorts restore some growth to the region. With a massive new market also on the horizon, this will be an important industry to watch over the next several years.

Three of the nation's biggest banks reported first-quarter earnings last week. We discuss the results (and then some) in this week's episode of Industry Focus: Financials. Thanks to Warby Parker for supporting Motley Fool. Order your FREE Home Try-On’s at http://www.warbyparker.com/fool

Russia loaned Venezuela’s state oil company, which owns CITCO, a lot of money – now they want to be paid back.

Deaths due to prescription opioids have quadrupled since 1999, but new drugs that reduce their use may help end the opioid epidemic.

In the past year, we have discussed the management shake-up at Viacom, as well as the $5.5 billion merger between Cabela’s and Bass Pro Shops. Both companies have hit roadblocks with their plans -- here is what you need to know.

With the April 18 tax filing deadline fast approaching, here are some things you need to know.

The average investor doesn't have a shot at buying shares of an IPO at issuance price... but that could be changing soon. ClickIPO's CEO Scott Coyle hops on the show to talk about the IPO market, and how his company is hoping to democratize access to IPO's and secondary issuances.

Oil prices are in limbo -- here's what the bulls have to say.

We all have cognitive biases, but if we're not careful, they can lead to bad investments. In this episode, we investigate the relationship between psychology and investing, and explain how you can outsmart your biases. Thanks to Audible for supporting our podcast. Get a free audiobook with a free 30 day trial at audible.com/fool

We look at recent quotes from the management teams at Target and Dr. Pepper Snapple to determine whether their hopeful plans for the future should be accepted at face value by investors. In other news, Panera Bread hit a fresh all-time high Monday after news broke that the company is fielding buyout offers -- here are the companies likely to pursue a deal.

Over the past two decades, PNC Financial has evolved into one of the best-managed companies in the financial services sector. Listen in as The Motley Fool's Gaby Lapera and John Maxfield dissect what's behind its success. Thanks to Audible for supporting our podcast. Get a free audiobook with a free 30 day trial at audible.com/fool

Snap got a bump early this week as a flurry of "Buy" notes came in from sell-side analysts. On this episode, we walk through the sell-side/buy-side dynamic and dig into the analyst reports.

In a classic case of whiplash, hedge funds are now turning sour on crude after bullish bets hit an all-time high just a few weeks ago – the Energy crew weighs in. Thanks to Audible for supporting our podcast. Listen to Audible’s new original seires: Ponzi Supernove. Details at audible.com/ponzi. Audible and Amazon Prime members listen free.

A jam-packed month for news that includes a failed plan to replace Obamacare, a big cardiovascular study, a fast-approaching IPO, and a big advance in treating ovarian cancer has big implications on top healthcare stocks.

With billions of gamers and technology improving each year, video game companies are finding new ways to engage with customers. Here are some of the major takeaways for investors.

Richard Davis is one of the greatest bankers of the modern era. As CEO of U.S. Bancorp since the end of 2006, Davis has spent the last decade atop the most profitable big bank in America. In this week’s episode of Industry Focus: Financials, we tease out the most interesting insights that Davis, who retires next month, shared in a wide-ranging interview with The Motley Fool’s John Maxfield.