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The film industry has undergone massive technological changes over the past 25 years. Pixar's Chief Technology Officer Steve May shares insights on how tech departments work with directors to tell great stories, how the industry has evolved and much more. Plus, we share a little something from Annabelle Chairlegs.   Thanks to Away for supporting Motley Fool. Go to awaytravel.com/fool and use the promo code fool to get $20 off your order!

We made it to Austin! Analyst Simon Erickson kicks off SXSW Week with some thoughts on smart home innovation, the sharing economy, industry disruption and more.  Plus, we offer a few things to do the next time you're visiting Austin and share a little something from The Accidentals.   Thanks to Away for supporting Motley Fool. Go to awaytravel.com/fool and use the promo code fool to get $20 off your order!

Camping World Holdings, Signet Jewelers and Party City deliver 4th-quarter reports.  Motley Fool Funds analyst Bill Barker digs into the results, as well as the overwhelming reaction from listeners to our discussion of Wawa and Casey’s General Stores.  Plus, we share details on our SXSW schedule and our listener meet-up in Austin.

Are stock buybacks a bullish indicator? When should investors sell their winners?  Should Starbucks steal a page from Uber and adopt surge pricing?  Analysts Matt Argersinger and Ron Gross tackle those questions and discuss the future of Trip Advisor.

Dick’s Sporting Goods and Casey’s General Stores watch their stocks fall in the wake of earnings.  Motley Fool Funds analyst Bill Barker discusses the latest results from RV-maker Thor Industries, and hhgregg’s filing Chapter 11.  Plus, we discuss the relative appeal of Wawa.

Concert Pharmaceuticals’ stock rises 80% on a deal with Vertex. Jason Moser analyzes the pharmaceutical landscape and weighs in on The New York Times’ new Twitter strategy.  Plus we dip into the Fool Mailbag and share memories of the late Paul Kangas.

Snap goes public and immediately becomes three times the size of Twitter. Aaron Bush and David Kretzmann analyze the enthusiasm around Snap’s IPO, as well as the latest earnings from Shake Shack and Monster Beverage.

Lowe’s rises on earnings. Best Buy falls. Analysts Matt Argersinger and David Kretzmann discuss Amazon-proof retailers and weigh in on the Trump rally, Etsy, and YouTube TV.

4th quarter results for Target and Domino’s Pizza could hardly have been more different. Ron Gross analyzes both companies, as well as Snap’s curious offer for potential investors. Plus, we offer some free advice for whoever is in charge of corporate culture at Signet Jewelers.  For a free test-drive of our brand new service, Motley Fool Total Income, just go to TotalIncomeRadio.Fool.com.

Shutterstock drops on a solid-yet-unspectacular quarter. Goldman Sachs downgrades Tesla as Jason Moser analyzes the company’s short-term expectations and long-term aspirations.  Plus we discuss the business implications of the Academy Awards and highlights from the Motley Fool One event in Arizona.

As the cost of solar energy plummets, adoption rises.  Analyst Matt Argersinger shares why he is so bullish on solar and where opportunities like for investors.  Plus we discuss Sprouts Farmers Market and the lure of Cactus League baseball.

Shares of Papa John’s and Texas Roadhouse slip on earnings. And Red Robin flies higher. Analysts Jason Moser and David Kretzmann dig into the latest restaurant earnings, delve into some surprising news from Dish, and discuss the battle for the living room. To check out our brand new service, Motley Fool Total Income, just go to TotalIncomeRadio.Fool.com.

Wal-Mart’s 4th-quarter revenue coming in light is offset by strong e-commerce sales. Or is it? Motley Fool Funds analyst Bill Barker discusses Wal-Mart’s latest results, Home Depot’s new all-time high, and Restaurant Brands buying Popeye’s.  Plus, we recoil in horror at Peeps Oreos and offer unsolicited advice to Mondelez’s future management.

Verizon cuts $250 million off its offer to buy Yahoo.  Industry Focus host Dylan Lewis analyzes the latest earnings from Cisco Systems and the latest valuation of Snap. Thanks to Audible for supporting our podcast.  Get a free audiobook with a free 30 day trial at audible.com/fool.  

Berkshire Hathaway loads up on shares of Apple. SodaStream sparkles on earnings. And Fossil falls. Analysts David Kretzmann and Jason Moser discuss those stories and delve into Shopify earnings.

Discovery Communications’ 4th-quarter profits came in higher than expected, but cable subscribers in the U.S. fell.  Analyst Simon Erickson shares why Discovery’s global footprint (and the 2018 Winter Olympics) should give investors optimism.  We also discuss how Bitcoin’s value has quadrupled over the past year as the SEC considers approval of a first-ever Bitcoin ETF.  Plus, shares of Popeye’s Louisiana Kitchen spike on potential buyout reports and we’re heading back to Austin, Texas for SXSW 2017!

The S&P 500 hits $20 trillion in market cap.  Analysts Jason Moser and Taylor Muckerman discuss the SEC’s investigation of Hain Celestial’s accounting and the latest results from Restaurant Brands (parent company of Burger King and Tim Horton’s).  Plus, Netflix is FINALLY getting into the business of merchandising.

Shares of Twitter plummet on disappointing earnings. Analysts Jason Moser and Matt Argersinger talk Twitter and delve into earnings from Whole Foods, Proto Labs, and Markel.

Walt Disney CEO Bob Iger is leaving in mid-2018.  How strong a successor does he need?  Investor-at-large Tim Hanson analyzes the state of the Magic Kingdom, as well as the latest earnings from Zillow and Panera Bread.  Plus we delve further into Snap’s upcoming IPO and discuss underrated soups!  Thanks to Thumbtack for supporting The Motley Fool.  Hire local, skilled pros for just about anything at thumbtack.com today.

General Motors had a strong 4th-quarter by almost any measure. Unfortunately investors looked at EVERY measure and decided to sell off the stock.  Motley Fool Funds analyst Bill Barker discusses GM, Michael Kors’ latest quarter and the steadily-outperforming Church & Dwight.  Thanks to Audible for supporting our podcast.  Get a free audiobook with a free 30 day trial at audible.com/fool.