Market Cap Game Show: Planes, Steaks & Automobiles - The Globe and Mail

The Market Cap Game Show episode by David Gardner features Motley Fool's Chief Investment Officer Andy Cross and analyst Yasser El-Shimy competing to test their market capitalization knowledge for a spot in the 2026 March Market Cap Madness World Championships.

This podcast episode presents an entertaining investment education format where two Motley Fool experts guess market cap ranges for ten public companies, from NXP Semiconductors to CarGurus. The show combines financial learning with competitive gameplay, featuring everything from automotive parts recyclers to steakhouse chains and hotel operators. Gardner created this format to help investors understand that stock prices alone are meaningless without knowing shares outstanding, emphasizing that market capitalization reveals a company's true size and value.

• Andy Cross ultimately wins with six correct answers versus Yasser El-Shimy's four, securing his place in the championship finals
• Companies featured span diverse sectors including semiconductors, hospitality, energy, and automotive services
• The episode includes halftime entertainment with contestant jokes and detailed company background information
• Listeners play along at home, competing against the expert guests throughout the show