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IBM struggles.  Harley-Davidson’s 3rd-quarter is terrible. Plus we analyze Yum Brands’ spin-off and the benefits of options investing. For a free crash course on options, go to OptionsRadio.Fool.com

Hasbro’s quarter can be summed up in five words.  Halliburton makes it through the last of its “tough comps” quarters.  Plus, Oprah Winfrey single-handedly sends shares Weight Watchers Internationals up more than 80%.

Netflix drops on lower profits, but the global expansion continues.  Wal-Mart has its worst day in 20 years.  Plus, our Canadian listeners flood the Fool Mailbag in response to yesterday’s episode.

Intel’s 3rd-quarter profits fell as PC sales continue to slow.  TripAdvisor’s stock jumps 20% on a new partnership with Priceline Group.  Plus we discuss how the baseball playoffs are shaping up for FOX and Time Warner.

Anheuser-Busch InBev FINALLY gets SABMiller to merge, and all it took was $104 billion.  Plus we dip into the Fool Mailbag, analyze Johnson & Johnson’s latest quarter, and recommend a couple of bourbons.

Dell buys EMC in deal worth $67 billion. Fiat Chrysler spins off Ferrari, but will investors pay $50 a share at the IPO?  Plus we share highlights from the Fool One event in Miami, the “price-to-car” ratio and two things we’re watching this earnings season.

Domino’s is poised to continue taking over the pizza market, while analysts worry about GoPro’s future. Plus Amazon is moving in on Etsy’s turf, but Etsy is a stronger company than many investors give it credit for.

Yum Brands continues to struggle in China as Wall Street loses patience.  Constellation Brands shows strength in its beer division.  Plus we analyze Budweiser’s latest bid for SABMiller, the growing challenges for Draft Kings and FanDuel, and the relative merits of taping a podcast outdoors.

Pepsi’s strength in North America tops its huge one-time charge in Venezuela.  The Container Store’s quarterly profits fall 62%.  Plus, on the day McDonald’s launches its all-day breakfast menu we analyze whether the plan will soar or backfire.

Jack Dorsey is officially back for his 2nd stint as Twitter’s CEO.  How much of a honeymoon period will Wall Street give him?  Plus we analyze Tesla Motors’ latest deliveries and newest vehicle, American Apparel’s bankruptcy, and whether competitors belong in your portfolio.

Tim Hanson analyzes the grim landscape for investors interested in emerging markets. Plus we discuss his experience as a VW owner, potential names for Alcoa’s spin-off company, and why next Sunday morning will be miserable for us thanks to Hurricane Joaquin.

Ralph Lauren (the man) steps down as CEO of Ralph Lauren (the company), concluding a nearly 20-year run of market-beating returns.  Shares of The Gap fall as a key executive takes the CEO job at Ralph Lauren.  Plus we analyze Costco’s latest quarter and look back at Q3.

A recent article made the case that it’s wrong for Millennials to save & invest money. Columnist Morgan Housel stops by the studio to offer a polite rebuttal.  Plus we discuss energy prices, proxy voting, and the lure of going out for coffee.

Alcoa splits the company in two, but doesn’t have a name for one of the companies. Under Armour’s investment in golfer Jordan Spieth continues to pay off.  Plus we dip into the Fool Mailbag to make sense of Google’s different share classes.

New home sales look strong, but Caterpillar’s woeful quarter drags down the Dow.  Plus we discuss the latest iPhone reviews, electric vehicles, and the upcoming film “The Big Short”.

Groupon lays off 10% of employees as it tries to stay afloat. Instagram hits the 400-million user mark. Plus we discuss the state of GoPro, alternatives to cash, and Pope-inspired beers.

AutoZone continues to deliver strong earnings. Darden Restaurants increases sales for the 6th straight quarter.  Plus, Motley Fool Funds analyst Bill Barker weighs in on just how bad things are getting for Volkswagen.

VW gets busted for cheating on emissions test and faces up to $18 billion in fines.  Plus we discuss the business side of the Emmy Awards and the “Rule of 72”.

European telecom Altice buys Cablevision. Oracle’s cloud business is growing, but not enough to keep shares from falling.  Rite Aid falls 10% after its latest earnings report.  Plus, we discuss underrated and overrated items you can buy in a drug store.

FedEx disappoints. Hewlett-Packard lays off another 30,000 employees in advance of splitting the company next month.  And the two biggest beer companies in the world contemplate a merger.