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Intel gets some respect on Wall Street after posting better-than-expected earnings.  And Heineken serves up its own big earnings.  Our analysts discuss those stories and debate the future of BP.

Johnson & Johnson reports better-than-expected earnings. Wal-Mart makes a big acquisition.  And McDonald's defends the Happy Meal.

Standard & Poor's cuts its outlook on U.S. sovereign debt.  Our analysts talk about what it means for investors and debate the commercial success of Men's Wearhouse.

Short-term car-rental company Zip Car and McDonald's South American franchisee Arcos Dorados make their Wall Street debuts. Which IPO holds more promise for investors? And Hasbro reports a sharp decline in first-quarter profits. What's behind the trouble in toyland?

Shares of Alcoa slide after the aluminum producer kicks off earnings season with weaker-than-expected sales.  Is Alcoa a preview of coming attractions?  The NYSE cranks up its party business.   Is the party over for NYSE's traditional stock exchange? And Parents Magazine names its top family-friendly restaurants.  Do family-friendly restaurants make for market-beating stocks?

Japan raises the severity level of its nuclear crisis. Cisco says goodbye to the Flip video camera.  And a federal court rules that the Winklevoss twins can't undo their Facebook settlement and must learn to live with $160 million.

The world's biggest bond fund manager makes a big bet against Uncle Sam.  Wal-Mart bets that greater supply equals greater demand.  And an online video company in China hits it big with investors.  

The Chinese government bans ads that promote luxurious lifestyles.  Google announces plans to revamp YouTube and invest in original programming.      

Transocean executives donate part of their bonuses to victims of the Deepwater Horizon explosion.  Monsanto produces big profits thanks to strong demand for corn.  And Dish Network decides to make it a Blockbuster night.    

Microsoft gains weight. Apple loses weight. Procter & Gamble unloads a big chip maker.  And some big stocks increase their dividends.  

Southwest Airlines cancels hundreds of flights as it conducts safety inspections of its aircraft.  Deepwater Horizon rig operator Transocean awards bonuses to its executives because 2010 was the "best year in safety performance in our company's history."  We discuss those stories and share some of the reactions to our April Fool's Day podcast.

A new day means a whole new (and better!) way to invest.  In a special Friday edition of MarketFoolery, our analysts break down one new investing idea to help you on your way to financial independence.  Hear a fresh new take on the investing styles of Warren Buffett and John Bogle. Plus, the team provides three stock ideas to get you started on your way!

David Sokol, once considered a possible successor to Warren Buffett, resigns following revelations that he bought $10 million in shares of Lubrizol just days before he recommended that Buffett buy the company.  Is there another shoe to drop? How much damage has been done to Buffett’s and Berkshire’s reputation? What does the news mean for the Lubrizol deal? Who is the likely successor to Buffett now?  Our analysts answer those questions and weigh in with their reactions.

Does Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen have a legitimate beef with Bill Gates?  What will President Obama's energy plan mean for investors?

What does a potential class action lawsuit against Wal-Mart mean for investors?  Is there room for optimism in the latest housing numbers?  Is there any line that Abercrombie & Fitch won't cross?      

Are television networks becoming Netflix's worst nightmare?  What do Portugal's problems mean for the future of the euro?  And will IMAX produce big returns in China? 

The Egyptian stock market plummets.  Howard Stern sues SiriusXM.  And the Fed rejects Bank of America's dividend hike.

Amazon.com opens its app store for Android smartphones.  Apple cries foul and says it holds the "App Store" trademark.  How strong is Apple's case? What will the app store mean for Amazon's business? And which stock will perform better over the next five years?  We'll tackle those questions and talk RVs, oil prices, and the future of Winnebago.

Warren Buffett takes stock of Japan. AT&T announces plans to buy T-Mobile. Citigroup resumes its dividend and announces plans for a reverse stock split. And Twitter celebrates its fifth birthday.    

What does political unrest in Bahrain mean for oil stocks? Does Netflix need to get into original programming and compete with HBO? Is Zediva a serious player in the online video market or a lawsuit waiting to happen?