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We made it to Austin!  We kick off SXSW week with a discussion that includes the future of media, health tech, and much more. Plus we share what we’re hoping to hear from Under Armour’s CEO and why we’re slightly-less worried about robots taking over.  

It’s Financial Health Day here at Fool Global Headquarters.  Robert Brokamp shares the day’s origins and tips on improving your own financial health. Plus we offer a sneak-preview of next week’s bonus MarketFoolery and our 1st-ever contest.

Chipotle closes another location due to health issues. General Mills hikes its dividend.  Plus we discuss women’s tennis, performance-enhancing drugs, and Lifetime Network vs. Hallmark Channel.

We dip into the Fool Mailbag to figure out what happened to Horsehead Holdings and the best way to dollar-cost average.  Plus, a look at Perry Ellis’ business and New Orleans cuisine.

“Zootopia” rules the box office. Meerkat surrenders. Plus, we explain GAAP vs. non-GAAP reporting, why no stock is ever truly in the “set-it-and-forget-it” category, and why doing our own taxes holds no appeal whatsoever.

We dig into the latest earnings from Costco and American Eagle, discuss the future of Ulta Salon, and analyze the latest decision by LinkedIn CEO Jeff Weiner. Plus, we’ve got a free tax guide to help investors!  To get your own copy of The Motley Fool Investors’ Tax Guide, just go to http://TaxGuide.Fool.com

We reflect on former Chesapeake Energy CEO Aubrey McClendon, diversification strategies, and the Loeb Awards.  To check out a highlight reel from our recent investing conference in San Diego go to http://digitalpass.fool.com.

The Crocs turnaround isn’t turning around just yet. Valeant Pharmaceuticals gets a visit from the SEC. Plus, we’re heading to Austin, Texas for SXSW!

Chief Investment Officer Andy Cross analyzes Warren Buffett’s annual letter to shareholders, the “Big Four” holdings and whether shares of Berkshire-Hathaway are attractive.

When Donald Trump ran a public company in the 1990s, The Motley Fool shorted the stock.  In this bonus episode, David Gardner and Jeff Fischer share details of why they shorted Trump Hotels and Casino Resorts, their invitation to New York City, and what it was like sitting down face-to-face with The Donald.

Morgan Housel analyzes why start-up companies shouldn’t raise as much money as possible. Plus, we share details on The Motley Fool’s first-ever digital pass to our recent investing conference in San Diego.  To learn more go to http://digitalpass.fool.com

Lowe’s and Target are moving in the right direction, but its DreamWorks Animation that stuns Wall Street with a huge 4th quarter. Plus we gear up for the Academy Awards with a past winner of Best Original Song.

Eye-popping same-store sales drive another great quarter for Home Depot. David Kretzmann shares why he believes the stock still has room to run. Plus we dip into the Fool Mailbag and offer some unsolicited advice to AMC Entertainment.

Lumber Liquidators and Ultra Petroleum are both getting crushed, but only one looks salvageable. Plus we dip into the Fool Mailbag to discuss a potential buyout for Boston Beer and the latest innovation from KitKat.

Wal-Mart’s 4th quarter results are uninspiring. Cabela’s may or may not be up for sale. And Nestle is probably bigger than you think.  Plus we discuss Apple’s standoff with the FBI.

Priceline announced impressive fourth quarter earnings, but Airbnb continues to grow in popularity. Meanwhile Warren Buffett has found some value in Kinder Morgan, and Alphabet is spinning off its think-tank Jigsaw.

ADT pops 50% after getting acquired, as the home security industry gets more competitive.  Meanwhile, Apple has started working on its first-ever scripted TV series so it can be made available on…….Apple Music?  

TripAdvisor pops 15% on surprisingly good earnings, while Twitter & Whole Foods struggle for very different reasons.

“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” made all the money, but shares of Walt Disney hit a 52-week low on fears over continued cord-cutting.  SolarCity plunges 25% as government incentives get cut. Panera Bread shares rise as the company’s 2.0 Initiative is showing results. Plus, we discuss “The Big Short” and the Mount Rushmore of Pixar films.

After hundreds of Motley Fool members gathered in San Diego for an investing conference, Morgan Housel and Chris Hill share their takeaways.