Motley Fool Money Improving Market, Attractive Stocks
Mar 26, 2022
Jason Moser, a senior analyst at Motley Fool, and Andy Cross, a fellow analyst, discuss the optimistic shift in investor sentiment as the S&P 500 sees gains. They dive into Google's partnership with Spotify, Uber's collaboration with NYC taxis, and Apple's potential hardware subscription service. Corporate governance expert Nell Minow critiques Starbucks' board decisions and shares her film insights, predicting Academy Award winners. The conversation wraps up with a focus on innovative products like Pepsi's Maple Syrup Cola and key stocks including McCormick and KB Home.
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Darden Restaurants' Q3
- Darden Restaurants' Q3 profits were lower than expected, with fine dining as the only bright spot.
- Olive Garden served over 1M guests on Valentine's Day, with a third ordering off-premise.
Corporate Response to Geopolitics
- Companies should respond thoughtfully to the Russia-Ukraine situation, considering employee well-being.
- Nell Minow suggests prioritizing humanitarian efforts and transparency with investors.
Starbucks CEO Succession
- Starbucks' board knew about CEO Kevin Johnson's departure a year ago, but lacked a successor.
- Nell Minow criticizes the board's poor succession planning and reliance on Howard Schultz.