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In today’s episode of Motley Fool Money, Emily Flippen is joined by Sanmeet Deo and Jason Hall to break down why the IPO market took off in 2025, which new listings may look like future Rule Breakers, and what investors should be keeping an eye on for new IPOs in 2026: - Why the IPO market heated up in 2025 and what it means for the future performance of newly listed companies - What separates true Rule Breaker contenders from fakers when listing on public markets - What the 2026 IPO market has in store, and if it ever makes sense to buy on day one Companies discussed: CRWV, FIG, KLAR, CRCL, SPCE, CHYM, SpaceX Host: Emily Flippen, Jason Hall, Sanmeet Deo Producer: Anand Chokkavelu Engineer: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bloomberg and Reuters are now both reporting that SpaceX plans to go public in 2026 at a valuation that could reach $1.5 trillion, making it the biggest IPO of all time. Would you buy the SpaceX IPO? Leave a comment to let us know. Rick Munarriz, Karl Thiel, and Tim Beyers: - Talk about the prospective SpaceX IPO. - Debate the company’s status as a Rule Breaker. - Make a call on whether we’d buy the SpaceX IPO. - Answer listener Mindset questions! Companies discussed: RKLB, SpaceX Host: Tim Beyers Guests: Rick Munarriz, Karl Thiel Producer: Anand Chokkavelu Engineer: Annie Pope, Dan Boyd Disclosure: Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, “TMF”) do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, or risks associated with any investment opportunity presented. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. We’re committed to transparency: All personal opinions in advertisements from Fools are their own. The product advertised in this episode was loaned to TMF and was returned after a test period or the product advertised in this episode was purchased by TMF. Advertiser has paid for the sponsorship of this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Axon Enterprise produces the Taser, body cameras, and cloud-based software services. And the law enforcement technology company has produced big returns for investors. Motley Fool analyst Jason Moser recently talked with Axon President Josh Isner about the recent quarter, recent acquisitions, and the future of Axon.    Host: Jason Moser  Guest: Josh Isner Producer: Bart Shannon, Mac Greer Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, "TMF") do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, or risks associated with any investment opportunity presented. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. We’re committed to transparency: All personal opinions in advertisements from Fools are their own. The product advertised in this episode was loaned to TMF and was returned after a test period or the product advertised in this episode was purchased by TMF. Advertiser has paid for the sponsorship of this episode Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

These days, we're hearing a lot about the many benefits of Roth accounts. However, they’re not the best choice for every investor. Host Robert Brokamp speaks with Megan Brinsfield, CFP, CPA, president of Motley Fool Wealth Management (a sister company of The Motley Fool), about when the advice to Roth goes wrong. Also in this episode:-The Fed lowers interest rates, sending value and small-cap stocks soaring-Request your required minimum distributions at least a few days before Dec. 31, including if you inherited a retirement account-Every year the Nasdaq 100 drops, it drops big-Starting next year, catch-up 401(k) contributions from higher-earning workers age 50 or older must go into a Roth account – who’s affected and how to prevent suboptimal consequences Host: Robert BrokampGuest: Megan BrinsfieldEngineer: Bart Shannon Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, "TMF") do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, or risks associated with any investment opportunity presented. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. We’re committed to transparency: All personal opinions in advertisements from Fools are their own. The product advertised in this episode was loaned to TMF and was returned after a test period or the product advertised in this episode was purchased by TMF. Advertiser has paid for the sponsorship of this episode Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Disney agreed to let its characters be used in OpenAI’s Sora videos, so is this a visionary move, or is Disney giving away its IP to AI? We discuss media in AI, Oracle’s recent earnings report, and ask what executive would be the dream free agent pickup for some beaten-up stocks. Travis Hoium, Dan Caplinger, and Jon Quast discuss: - Disney’s licensing deal with OpenAI - Oracle’s earnings and AI buildout - Lululemon earnings recap - CEO free agent picks Companies discussed: Nike (NKE), The Trade Desk (TTD), Disney (DIS), Block (XYZ), Oracle (ORCL), Alphabet (GOOG). Host: Travis Hoium Guests: Dan Caplinger, Jon Quast Engineer: Dan Boyd Disclosure: Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, “TMF”) do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, or risks associated with any investment opportunity presented. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. We’re committed to transparency: All personal opinions in advertisements from Fools are their own. The product advertised in this episode was loaned to TMF and was returned after a test period or the product advertised in this episode was purchased by TMF. Advertiser has paid for the sponsorship of this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices