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Nvidia Stock Hasn't Set a Record in 4 Months. History Says These Stalls Have Ended 2 Ways.fool.com
The chip giant's droughts between record closes have ended at new highs within about six months -- or in bear markets that cut the stock by more than half.
Via The Motley Fool · September 20, 2026
Boeing's New MQ-25A Stingray Drone Costs $184 Million ... or Lessfool.com
Boeing has a chance to prove it can deliver a product under budget -- if not exactly on time.
Via The Motley Fool · September 20, 2026
Social Security’s 2027 COLA: Retirees in These 10 States Will Get the Largest Raise Next Yearfool.com
Social Security benefits and COLAs are indirectly influenced by the state of residence.
Via The Motley Fool · September 20, 2026
The 10-Year Treasury Yield Just Topped 5% for the Second Time in Almost 20 Years. Is This Turning Point a Warning for Your Portfolio?fool.com
The bond market has been the center of attention.
Via The Motley Fool · September 20, 2026
Stock Market Investors Just Got Bad News From the Federal Reserve. History Says This Will Happen Next.fool.com
The Federal Reserve just raised interest rates for the first time in more than three years.
Via The Motley Fool · September 20, 2026
Why Is Everyone Talking About Nike Stock?fool.com
A falling share price is attracting investors to Nike stock.
Via The Motley Fool · September 20, 2026
Two of Three Inflation Numbers Are In — and Your 2027 Social Security Check Is Looking Bigger Than Last Year's. Here Are the Latest Estimates.fool.com
Retirees can probably bank on a bigger COLA next year.
Via The Motley Fool · September 20, 2026
3 Relentless Dividend Stocks to Buy in Septemberfool.com
These stocks offer above-average yields and solid dividend growth.
Via The Motley Fool · September 20, 2026
Should You Invest in an Anthropic IPO ETF? What Investors Need to Know Right Now.fool.com
Until Anthropic goes public, investors won't have any great options to get exposure to the performance of its shares.
Via The Motley Fool · September 20, 2026
Could the 2027 Social Security COLA Still Get a Downgrade Before Oct. 14? Here's What All Retirees Need to Know.fool.com
Current estimates point to a significant boost, but it's not set in stone.
Via The Motley Fool · September 20, 2026
Midterm Elections Are Shaping Up as a Worst-Case Scenario for Stocks Under President Donald Trump, but Perspective Is Importantfool.com
The puzzle pieces are falling into place for subpar stock market returns.
Via The Motley Fool · September 20, 2026
Bill Ackman Has 45% of His New Hedge Fund's Portfolio Invested in Just 3 Incredible Growth Stocksfool.com
Ackman quickly deployed the capital raised in his new $5 billion fund.
Via The Motley Fool · September 20, 2026
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing's Foundry Market Share Is a Massive Moat Nobody Talks Aboutfool.com
TSMC owns more than two-thirds of the chip foundry market.
Via The Motley Fool · September 20, 2026
3 Stocks Bound to Ignore The September Effectfool.com
The September Effect can sink stocks, but likely not these three.
Via The Motley Fool · September 20, 2026
Trumpflation Just Hit 3.4%. The Fed Just Raised Rates. The Stock Market Has Been This Expensive Only Once Before. Is a Crash Inevitable?fool.com
Investors are staring at a market triple-whammy.
Via The Motley Fool · September 20, 2026
The Stock Market Has Been Sending a Quiet Warning Signal for Years. Here's What History Says Comes Next.fool.com
Tech stocks could be a greater risk than some investors realize.
Via The Motley Fool · September 20, 2026
Social Security Retirees Aren't Getting a Real Raise in 2027, No Matter What the COLA Numbers Sayfool.com
While many seniors are hoping for a large cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), they won't actually be getting a raise in the traditional sense.
Via The Motley Fool · September 20, 2026
Berkshire Hathaway's CEO Now Has to Consult Howard Buffett Before Buying Back Stockfool.com
The title is moving to his son. The $365 billion isn't.
Via The Motley Fool · September 20, 2026
Plug Power vs. Bloom Energy: Which Hydrogen-Adjacent Stock Actually Has a Real Business Model?fool.com
Bloom Energy is seeing massive earnings growth, while Plug Power is working to clean up its finances.
Via The Motley Fool · September 20, 2026
Prediction: These 3 Stocks Will 10x in the Next 10 Yearsfool.com
The market might seem bloated, but these stocks still have a long runway for growth.
Via The Motley Fool · September 20, 2026
This Overlooked Pipeline Stock Just Became a Rival's Joint-Venture Partner Without Anyone Noticingfool.com
MPLX LP didn't just team up with a pipeline rival; it also teamed up with two rivals in the upstream sector, too.
Via The Motley Fool · September 20, 2026
Prediction: Here's What a $1,000 Investment in Tesla (TSLA) Stock Could Be Worth By 2036fool.com
Tesla has grown at a torrential rate in the past, but it has slowed down recently.
Via The Motley Fool · September 19, 2026
Better Artificial Intelligence Stock: Arm Holdings vs. SK Hynixfool.com
One designs chips; the other manufactures them, and their valuations tell starkly different stories about growth versus value.
Via The Motley Fool · September 19, 2026
Borr Drilling Director Tor Olav Troim Buys 150,000 Shares. Is This a Buy Signal for Investors?fool.com
Troim purchased shares indirectly through Drew Trust at $4.38 each, signaling confidence in the offshore drilling company following a strong 43% one-year return.
Via The Motley Fool · September 19, 2026
The 30-Year Treasury Yield Just Hit a 19-Year High. Life Insurers Reinvest at Those Rates for Decades.fool.com
Life insurers generally benefit from higher rates, but there are some negatives to consider.
Via The Motley Fool · September 19, 2026
GitLab CFO's Stake Drops by Over 30,000 Shares Worth $1.6 Million After the Stock Hit a 52-Week Highfool.com
The provider of a software development lifecycle platform reported a notable insider disposition after its stock price soared.
Via The Motley Fool · September 19, 2026
History Says Buying the Nasdaq-100 at the Dot-Com Peak Still (Eventually) Turned $10,000 Into About $72,000fool.com
The $72,000 ending is the easy part. Collecting it involved an 83% loss and a 15-year wait just to get back to even.
Via The Motley Fool · September 19, 2026
Applied Materials vs. Nvidia: Which Tech Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?fool.com
Nvidia's 55.6% net margin dwarfs Applied Materials' 24.7%, but one trades at a steep valuation premium while the other faces customer concentration risk.
Via The Motley Fool · September 19, 2026
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh Defied President Donald Trump, and 17 Words From His Post-FOMC Meeting Press Conference Suggest He May Do So Againfool.com
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) just raised interest rates for the first time in three years.
Via The Motley Fool · September 19, 2026
Duolingo CEO Liquidates His Entire Class A Directly-Held Company Shares for $4.3 Millionfool.com
The language learning platform provider reported a notable insider sale as its stock plunged 47% over the past year.
Via The Motley Fool · September 19, 2026
Tenet Healthcare Director Nadja West Sells 1,152 Sharesfool.com
After the sale, West still held $6.1 million in stock.
Via The Motley Fool · September 19, 2026
Oracle Has Committed Hundreds of Billions to AI Data Centers. These 2 Industrial Stocks Will Power Them.fool.com
Oracle's AI spending spree needs power and cooling to match. Two industrial stocks are already cashing in on that demand.
Via The Motley Fool · September 19, 2026
IAMGold Stock Is up 854%: Buy, Sell, or Hold at Today’s Prices?fool.ca
IAMGold (TSX:IMG) stock looks way too cheap to ignore despite euphoric five-year gains in the books.
Via The Motley Fool · September 19, 2026
5 Canadian Stocks I’d Buy Right Nowfool.ca
These Canadian stocks offer strong growth potential, with a few pulling back from their highs and now presenting attractive entry points.
Via The Motley Fool · September 19, 2026
Gold Stocks Are Dominating the TSX30, and Investors Are Piling Infool.ca
Uncover the best performing gold stocks from the 2026 TSX30. Find out which gold mining companies have shown impressive returns.
Via The Motley Fool · September 19, 2026
I Think IBM Stock Will Be Higher in 5 Years. I Still Wouldn't Buy It Today.fool.com
Following a brutal 2026, the five-year case comes down to reaccelerating software growth and a 31-year dividend streak.
Via The Motley Fool · September 19, 2026
Berkshire's Energy Holdings Are Worth More Than Most Stand-Alone Utilities. Here's the Math.fool.com
Comparing this relatively small part of Berkshire's business to its publicly traded counterparts illustrates just how enormous the conglomerate has become.
Via The Motley Fool · September 19, 2026
RTX Beats Lockheed Martin on Risk -- Here's Why It's the Better Buy Long-Termfool.com
The defense industry environment is changing, and it's putting pressure on traditional ways of doing business.
Via The Motley Fool · September 19, 2026
Bloom Energy Is Riding the Data Center Boom to a $25 Billion Backlog. Plug Power Is Passing on It. Here's Why.fool.com
One fuel cell stock is chasing AI power demand with billions in backing. Another is staying out of the race entirely.
Via The Motley Fool · September 19, 2026
Could Oracle's Debt Load Derail Its AI Cloud Ambitions?fool.com
The risk of a sudden reversal in AI growth looms large over Oracle stock.
Via The Motley Fool · September 19, 2026
Intel Can Supply Only About Half of What Its Customers Want. That's a Better Problem Than It Sounds.fool.com
A CEO apologizing for a chip shortage sounds like bad news -- unless fuller factories are a big part of the profit story.
Via The Motley Fool · September 19, 2026
If a Stock Market Crash Is Coming, I'm Buying This 1 Vanguard ETF Without Hesitationfool.com
This ETF provides the kind of growth and income profile that could do really well.
Via The Motley Fool · September 19, 2026
Cathie Wood Never Sold Ark's Core Stake in Tesla Despite the Stock Trailing Every Other Magnificent Seven Name in 2026. Here's Why Her Multi-Year Conviction Hasn't Wavered.fool.com
Cathie Wood remains very bullish on Tesla stock.
Via The Motley Fool · September 19, 2026
How to Earn $600 a Month From the Pipeline Stocks Powering AI Data Centersfool.com
These pipeline companies are cashing in on the AI data center power boom.
Via The Motley Fool · September 19, 2026
Should Investors Be Worried About an AI Bubble? Here's What History Says.fool.com
Yes, investors should be worried about an AI bubble because Wall Street has a long history of going to extremes.
Via The Motley Fool · September 19, 2026
The S&P 500 Yields Just 1.1% While 10-Year Treasury Yields Have Surged to 5%. This Dividend Stock Provides a Middle Ground for Long-Term Investors.fool.com
Coca-Cola may be a Goldilocks investment in a high-bond-yield/low-equity-yield world.
Via The Motley Fool · September 19, 2026
Cathie Wood Sold Palantir and AMD, Then Poured $3.35 Million Into Archer Aviation. Is ARK Betting Big on Flying Taxis?fool.com
Cathie Wood just bought more shares of Archer Aviation for her company's flagship ETF.
Via The Motley Fool · September 19, 2026
If You'd Invested $1,000 in VGT 10 Years Ago, Here's How Much You'd Have Todayfool.com
Tech stocks delivered huge returns over the past decade, but there's a catch.
Via The Motley Fool · September 19, 2026
SpaceX Stock Has Gone Nowhere Since Its First Day of Tradingfool.com
The stock sits below where it closed on day one, even though revenue nearly doubled last quarter.
Via The Motley Fool · September 19, 2026
Is Main Street Capital Stock a Buy, Sell, or Hold With Shares 15% Below Their 52-Week High?fool.com
Main Street Capital offers an attractive, well-supported yield, and the drawdown has made the valuation look reasonable again.
Via The Motley Fool · September 19, 2026
Great News for Lucid Stock Investorsfool.com
Lucid's partnerships with driverless-car developers provide a critical source of revenue.
Via The Motley Fool · September 19, 2026
Massive Update for Applied Materials Stock Investors!fool.com
I revised my estimates higher for this booming semiconductor company.
Via The Motley Fool · September 19, 2026
Down 86%, Is it Finally Time to Buy Rivian Stock?fool.com
Higher gas prices are making EVs more attractive to car buyers.
Via The Motley Fool · September 19, 2026
Is Vertiv an Undervalued AI Stock to Buy Right Now in September?fool.com
Hyperscalers will spend an estimated $850 billion on data centers in 2026.
Via The Motley Fool · September 19, 2026
AbbVie's Migraine Franchise Scored a Big Win. Is This Dividend King a No-Brainer Buy Right Now?fool.com
AbbVie's market-beating days don't seem to be over yet.
Via The Motley Fool · September 19, 2026
What's Going on With Planet Labs Stock?fool.com
Increasing geopolitical tensions have boosted demand for Planet Labs' products.
Via The Motley Fool · September 19, 2026
The U.S. Central Bank Delivers Massive News to Stock Market Investorsfool.com
The opportunity cost of capital is increasing, and investors need to consider the implications.
Via The Motley Fool · September 19, 2026
Is Pfizer an Excellent Dividend Stock to Buy?fool.com
Pfizer has a history of developing treatments that generate billions in sales.
Via The Motley Fool · September 19, 2026
International Paper Stock: Buy or Sell in September?fool.com
Despite rising input costs, management is finding ways to improve margins.
Via The Motley Fool · September 19, 2026
Should You Buy Ford Stock Instead of GM Stock?fool.com
The two companies are back doing what they do best.
Via The Motley Fool · September 19, 2026
At 52 Week Low, What's Going on With Nike Stock?fool.com
Nike shares continue to drop, with no relief for investors.
Via The Motley Fool · September 19, 2026
The Most Dangerous Deal in Corporate Historyfool.com
A merger makes sense in terms of management efficiency, but massive valuations complicate matters.
Via The Motley Fool · September 19, 2026
Forget Buying All Seven: The "Magnificent Seven" Stock Most Likely to Double by 2028fool.com
I believe investors are underrating the potential of this compounding machine.
Via The Motley Fool · September 19, 2026
Is Annaly Capital's 13% Dividend Safe Through a Full Rate Cycle?fool.com
Annaly Capital raised its dividend in June, but investors need to put that increase into its historical context.
Via The Motley Fool · September 19, 2026
Boeing Isn't Perfect -- but It's Still a Compelling Value Buy Right Nowfool.com
Boeing's slow progress is not being recognized yet by the market.
Via The Motley Fool · September 19, 2026
Prediction: Iamgold Will Start Paying a Dividend Before the End of 2027. Here's Why That Would Change Everything.fool.com
Iamgold is buying back stock and has reduced its debt. A dividend might be next.
Via The Motley Fool · September 19, 2026
The Unexpected Rival Threatening to Shake Up CoreWeave's Marketfool.com
The timing is right for this Bitcoin miner turned AI cloud provider.
Via The Motley Fool · September 19, 2026
Thinking of the Impact Fed Rate Hikes Will Have on Your Portfolio? It's Time to Consider Buying This Perennial Winner That Turned $10,000 Into $86,000 in 10 Years.fool.com
The central bank just raised the federal funds rate, a move that likely didn't surprise the market.
Via The Motley Fool · September 19, 2026
Warren Buffett Is No Longer Berkshire's Chairman. Here’s Why I'm Buying the Stock Anyway.fool.com
The Oracle of Omaha stepped down from his last active role with the conglomerate, but the investment thesis is intact.
Via The Motley Fool · September 19, 2026
3 ETFs That Work Better Together for Dividend Investorsfool.com
Combining different dividend stock selection strategies can produce an elite portfolio.
Via The Motley Fool · September 19, 2026
3 Reasons Claiming Social Security at 62 Could Backfirefool.com
Just because you can get your benefits sooner doesn't mean you should.
Via The Motley Fool · September 19, 2026
Prediction: This Nvidia-Backed Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock Could 10X by 2033fool.com
Earlier this year, Nvidia invested $2 billion in semiconductor company Marvell Technology.
Via The Motley Fool · September 19, 2026
From Hustle to Hypervigilance: Is Fear of Running Out of Money Stealing Your Retirement Joy?fool.com
When financial anxiety overshadows retirement enjoyment, you know it's time to make a change.
Via The Motley Fool · September 19, 2026
There Are Only a Handful of Nasdaq-100 Stocks That Yield Over 3%. Here's My Top Pick to Buy in September.fool.com
The Nasdaq-100 is tech-heavy, but I think this high-yield consumer staples Dividend King is the best income pick.
Via The Motley Fool · September 19, 2026
Better Artificial Intelligence Stock: Aehr Test Systems vs. KLA Corporationfool.com
One niche player burned cash and posted a net loss; the other generated $3.8 billion in free cash flow.
Via The Motley Fool · September 19, 2026