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Cinderella takes in $132.5 million at the box office worldwide and pushes shares of Walt Disney Co. to a new all-time high.  Plus we dip into the Fool Mailbag to analyze Toyota’s latest results and how to balance a great business with an expensive stock price.

Shake Shack falls on a quarterly loss.  But was it really that bad?  The Federal Reserve gave the banks their report cards, and almost every one of them passed.   Plus we discuss how CEOs communicate and close encounters with wildlife.

Vera Bradley hits an all-time low. Google needs a new CFO. Lumber Liquidators rises on one activist investor bets long.  Plus we discuss the case for investing in bonds and the prospect of giant bears in Wyoming.

The iWatch finally arrives, but what does success look like for Apple?  Motley Fool Funds analyst Tony Arsta explains why HBO was the big winner at Apple’s event.  Plus, we discuss Twitter’s $100 million bet on live-streaming video, Qualcomm’s latest news, and the money involved in the NCAA basketball tournament.

McDonald’s monthly sales continue to disappoint.  Lumber Liquidators continues to hit new lows.  And we dip into the Fool Mailbag to discuss mobile transactions.

Chris Hill reflects on a few lessons about money and investing he took away from this week’s 2-day FoolFest investing conference. 

Online retailer Wayfair rises on a big 4th quarter.  Abercrombie & Fitch sinks as same-store sales continue to crumble, but could a new CEO turn things around?  Plus we dip into the Fool Mailbag.

Lumber Liquidators’ stock implodes after a negative profile on “60 Minutes”.  Is there more bad news ahead or is this a time to buy?  Ron Gross analyzes LL’s situation, Warren Buffett’s latest letter to shareholders, and using valuation as a way to help invest better.

Healthcare analyst and “Industry Focus” host Michael Douglass discusses the broad range of healthcare industry stocks, from mainstream consumer companies like Johnson & Johnson and CVS Health, to biotechs like Gilead Sciences.

Shares of L Brands, the parent company of Victoria’s Secret, have been on an incredible 5-year run.  But is the stock a little too hot for Wall Street?  Motley Fool Funds analyst Bill Barker discusses that story, plus a big deal in the coffee industry and listener questions & comments from the Fool Mailbag.

How much should U.S. investors worry about Europe’s economy?  Motley Fool Funds analyst Tim Hanson analyzes the latest from the EU.  Plus, we discuss Boston Beer Company’s falling stock and why the business of beer is getting more complicated.

Home Depot hits an all-time high.  First Solar spikes on news of a partnership with SunPower Corp.  Plus we analyze Chegg’s latest quarter and share the college classes we got the least out of.

P&G sheds 100 brands. Is bigger no longer better?  Plus we dip into the Fool Mailbag and discuss why the Academy Awards is better for investors than it is for movie fans.

On today’s show the guys continue to discuss Wal-Mart, take a look at earnings from Priceline and SolarCity, and discuss the future of one of the greatest hip hop artists of all time.

On today's show the guys try to get in the head of Warren Buffett, wonder why Angie's List is still in business, and reveal the worst retailer in America. 

How much does the snow impact a business?  Well, it depends on the business. In a snow-themed episode, Chris Hill dips into the Fool Mailbag and shares a lesson he learned about reading the news with a business filter in mind.

Tesla Motors falls on bad 4th quarter results, but CEO Elon Musk believes the company can reach Apple-level heights.  Plus we analyze Baidu’s latest results, and the end of American Express’ exclusive relationship with Costco.

Morgan Housel weighs in on the best-performing industry in America, why stocks are better than commodities, and his observations from The Money Show in Orlando.  Plus, we talk Valentine’s Day and gift-giving with the one you love.

 Coca-Cola rises on surprising sales in North America.  CVS Health proves that kicking the habit can be good for your business health.  Plus we look back at GoPro’s latest quarter and discuss whether Wall Street misread the results.

We analyze the latest results from Diamond Offshore and Hasbro. Plus, find out what really grinds our gears during earnings season.