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Facebook doubles down on augmented reality. And IBM slips on declining revenue. Matt Argersinger and Aaron Bush discuss those stories and weigh in on Tesla car comparisons.

Netflix posts strong earnings in Q1, but questions persist over subscriber growth.  Jim Mueller and David Kretzmann analyze Netflix’s spending habits and the surprising lure of Adam Sandler movies.  Plus we debate United Continental’s future and dip into the Fool Mailbag to figure out what companies actually get for slapping their name and logo on a sports arena. Thanks to Warby Parker for supporting The Motley Fool. Order your FREE Home Try-On's at http://www.warbyparker.com/fool

Earnings season kicks off this week. Analysts Jason Moser and Taylor Muckerman share why they’re curious to see the latest results from Snap, Visa, MasterCard and Chipotle.  Plus, we discuss why Zillow, Verizon and Under Armour shareholders could really use a big quarter this time around.  

Panera Bread has been the best performing restaurant stock of the past 20 years. Now that it’s about to go private, where should investors be looking?  Abi Malin analyzes the state of the restaurant industry and shares the cosmetics company she’s watching this earnings season. Plus, we dig into the overwhelming world of scented candles.

Shares of Whole Foods rise after an activist investor buys 9% and suggests (among other things) that Whole Foods consider takeover offers. Fool Funds analyst Bill Barker discusses the potential next moves involved. Plus, we debate the future of United Airlines and the movie-fueled rise of Walt Disney’s stock.

Microsoft, eBay and Tencent just invested $1.4 billion in FlipKart, the leading e-commerce business in India.  Jason Moser and Taylor Muckerman analyze FlipKart’s battle against Amazon.  Plus, we discuss Wells Fargo’s board of directors clawing back $75 million from executives and United Airlines clawing a paying customer from his seat.

Motley Fool analysts Matt Argersinger and David Kretzmann discuss one stock they're bullish on, one stock they're bearish on, and one stock they're warming up to. Thanks to Audible for supporting our podcast. Get a free audiobook with a free 30 day trial at audible.com/fool .  

It’s official, JAB Holding is buying Panera Bread for $7.5 billion. Analyst David Kretzmann discusses the deal, Amazon’s securing of NFL streaming rights, and investing observations from his recent trip to Australia & New Zealand.

Who would you rather buy: Panera Bread or Staples?  Both companies are up for grabs for the right price. Fool Funds analyst Bill Barker dissects the two opportunities and which companies (Domino’s Pizza?) might be doing the buying.  Plus we discuss the latest quarter from International Speedway and Verizon’s new Oath, as producer Dan Boyd gets ready to spin some hobbit music. Thanks to Audible for supporting our podcast.  Get a free audiobook with a free 30 day trial at audible.com/fool.  

A record number of vehicle deliveries results in a new all-time high for shares of Tesla, which sends the company’s market cap higher than Ford Motor’s.  Jason Moser and Taylor Muckerman analyze the automotive landscape, and offer advice for Starbucks’ new CEO Kevin Johnson. Plus, we discuss Ronco Brands going public, how many stocks is “too many” and the surprising athletic prowess of the state of South Carolina.

Shares of Lululemon Athletica fall more than 20% after a bad 4th-quarter report and weak guidance. Simon Erickson analyzes the damage and shares why he’s optimistic about the company’s future. Plus we discuss Toyota’s recall of nearly 3 million vehicles and give a sneak preview of Simon’s free investing report from SXSW.

Restoration Hardware shares rise on optimism on the company’s new loyalty program. Motley Fool Funds analyst Bill Barker examines the latest quarter from Sonic, as well as the incredible long-term performance of tobacco, beer and liquor stocks.  Plus, we share a few thoughts on baseball’s opening day.

Facebook launches Stories. And Darden Restaurants serves up appetizing earnings and makes a cheesy acquisition. Analysts Jason Moser and Ron Gross discuss these stories and weigh in on Whole Foods’ slowdown.

Big-name advertisers are pulling their ads from YouTube. Jason Moser and Taylor Muckerman analyze the competitive landscape in video advertising and share why it might be time for Google to employ the human touch. Plus we dip into the Fool Mailbag and discuss the economic impact of the NCAA basketball tournament.

Ross Anderson from Motley Fool Wealth Management discusses the two types of risk investors must consider, why selling is a challenge, and what he loves about financial planning. Thanks to Audible for supporting our podcast.  Listen to Audible’s new original series:  Ponzi Supernova.  Details at  audible.com/ponzi.  Audible and Amazon Prime members listen free.

Nike stumbles. Sears plummets. And Winnebago revs up after quarterly earnings. Analysts Jason Moser and Matt Argersinger discuss these stories and weigh in on Costco’s next delivery. 

We’ve got the latest earnings results from homebuilder Lennar, Lands’ End and General Mills.  Fool Funds analyst Bill Barker shares his thoughts on those businesses, the relative merits of Chex cereal, and the benefits of having an easy act to follow.  Plus, we share a listener email in response to the recent discussions about Wawa. Thanks to Audible for supporting our podcast.  Listen to Audible’s new original series:  Ponzi Supernova.  Details at  audible.com/ponzi.  Audible and Amazon Prime members listen free.

Walt Disney rules the weekend box office (again) with “Beauty and The Beast”.  Jason Moser analyzes the growing impact of Disney’s films on the company’s overall revenue.  Plus, Uber’s 2nd-highest ranking executive walks away after only six months on the job.  Jason shares life hacks and stock ideas from his recent adventures in home-buying and Chris Hill shares a brush with fame from his time at SXSW.

We wrap up SXSW Week with observations from the trade show floor.  Industry Focus host Dylan Lewis pulls double-duty by sharing some of the most interesting quotes he's heard from executives from Netflix, Facebook and The Walt Disney Company.  Plus, we offer a sneak preview of Friday's Industry Focus and this weekend's Motley Fool Money, and share a little something from Calliope Musicals.   Thanks to Away for supporting Motley Fool. Go to awaytravel.com/fool and use the promo code fool to get $20 off your order!

One of the biggest changes at this year's SXSW is the growing number of cities and nations exhibiting as they try to entice new business.  Stephanie Landrum, CEO of the Alexandria Economic Development Partnership, takes the stage to offer her insights on what entrepreneurs really want, what cities can (and can't) control in luring companies, and which tech industries are fueling the growth in DC-area startups. Plus, we share a little something from Capyac.   Thanks to Away for supporting Motley Fool. Go to awaytravel.com/fool and use the promo code fool to get $20 off your order!