Apple sets a new record, Microsoft's CEO makes his intentions clear.

Payment businesses get hot, and that's just in our opening segment.

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From full global headquarters, this is Motley Full Money.

It's the Motley Full Money radio show. I'm Chris Hell.

I'm joined by Motley Full Senior Analyst Emily Flippin and Ron Grus.

Good to see you both. How are you doing Chris?

We got the latest headlines from Wall Street.

We'll talk sports business with Media reporter John O'Rend.

And as always, we've got a couple of stocks on our radar.

But we begin with the big macro.

GDP grew at nearly 7% in the fourth quarter, making 2021 the strongest year of growth in the US since 1984.

Ron, you remember 1984?

I tell you, when you think about the last few weeks for the market,

to be reminded of the strength of the underlying economy,

for me, that's welcome news.

I think I went to my first heavy metal concert in 1984 as a matter of fact.

Good times. But yes, Chris, this was a strong report.

It was good to see. Any good news kind of in this environment is welcome.

Much better than expected pace to end 2021.

But that pace is going to lead to higher interest rates,

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