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Why Lucid Group Stock Gave Back Some Gains Todayfool.com
Bolt promised to buy 100,000 Lucids, but can it afford them?
Via The Motley Fool · September 18, 2026
Credo Technology Group vs. Sandisk: Which Technology Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?fool.com
One company is growing at a pace that is almost impossible to find in semiconductors. The other has reinvented itself as a contracted AI infrastructure play with billions in guaranteed revenue.
Via The Motley Fool · September 18, 2026
Check Point's 2026 Outlook: Infinity Platform Strategy Drives Subscription Revenue Growthfool.com
This under-the-radar cybersecurity stock boasts a Superscore of 78 from our Hidden Gems Primary database, part of The Motley Fool's Moneyball Database system. Here's why.
Via The Motley Fool · September 18, 2026
This Questionable Berkshire Hathaway Holding Actually Makes Sensefool.com
The struggling stock's underlying business isn't quite in the dire straits most investors seem to think it is.
Via The Motley Fool · September 18, 2026
The S&P 500 Is 3% Below Its Record. Should You Buy Vanguard's Index Fund Now, or Wait for a Correction?fool.com
Should you take the market's small discount now, or hold out for a bigger one?
Via The Motley Fool · September 18, 2026
Natera CEO Steven Chapman Sells 1,698 Shares for $545,000fool.com
The sale was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 plan amended in March 2026, leaving Chapman with 98,199 directly held shares.
Via The Motley Fool · September 18, 2026
NXP Semiconductors' COO Sells 1,000 Sharesfool.com
Andrew Micallef reduced his stake to 7,942 shares.
Via The Motley Fool · September 18, 2026
Everything You Need to Know About Oklo's Strategyfool.com
The microreactor maker has a promising future, but it's also richly valued.
Via The Motley Fool · September 18, 2026
Astera Labs vs. Arm: Which AI-Driven Tech Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?fool.com
Astera Labs is riding explosive demand for AI connectivity chips with gross margins above 70%. Arm is compounding royalty revenue across billions of devices while its data center business accelerates.
Via The Motley Fool · September 18, 2026
The Dow Is Down for a Third Straight Week and the Nasdaq Is Somehow Upfool.com
The Dow is down 2% this week. The Nasdaq is up. One of the indexes is reading the Fed policy wrong.
Via The Motley Fool · September 18, 2026
Is This Biotech Stock Too Cheap to Ignore After Its Latest Pullback?fool.com
This company has had plenty of setbacks in recent years, but it generally bounces back.
Via The Motley Fool · September 18, 2026
The Fed Just Raised Rates for the First Time in Three Years. History Says This Is What Comes Next.fool.com
How does the market typically perform after a new rate hike cycle begins?
Via The Motley Fool · September 18, 2026
Want to Invest in Anthropic Before Its IPO? Here's How.fool.com
The AI developer is reportedly gearing up for an initial public offering this fall at a valuation near $2 trillion.
Via The Motley Fool · September 18, 2026
1 of Billionaire Investor Bill Ackman's Newest Positions Is Down Roughly 21% This Year. A Wall Street Analyst Thinks Another 21% Decline Is Coming. Should Investors Sell the Stock?fool.com
After raising more capital earlier this year, Ackman and his team purchased several new stocks in the second quarter of the year.
Via The Motley Fool · September 18, 2026
Why Sandisk Stock Rallied Todayfool.com
The chipmaker got a boost from its upcoming inclusion in a high-profile benchmark.
Via The Motley Fool · September 18, 2026
Vista Energy's 2026 Outlook: Shale Expansion Drives 70% Adjusted EBITDA Marginsfool.com
This under-the-radar energy stock boasts a Superscore of 81 from our Hidden Gems Primary database, part of The Motley Fool's Moneyball Database system. Here's why.
Via The Motley Fool · September 18, 2026
Stock Market Midday, Sept. 18: Stocks Slip, Crypto Gainsfool.com
On Sept. 18, 2026, Netflix fell on a downgrade, and broader markets digested the possibility of further rate hikes.
Via The Motley Fool · September 18, 2026
Will Micron Follow Nvidia and Give Investors a Huge Dividend Hike?fool.com
Nvidia just raised its dividend by 2,400%. Is Micron next?
Via The Motley Fool · September 18, 2026
First Solar CTO Markus Gloeckler Sells 800 Shares for $160,000fool.com
The sale was executed under pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted in May.
Via The Motley Fool · September 18, 2026
Energy Transfer vs. Williams Companies: Which Natural Gas Giant Wins the AI Power Buildout?fool.com
The two pipeline giants will both benefit from the AI boom.
Via The Motley Fool · September 18, 2026
Accenture vs. Micron Technology: Which Technology Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?fool.com
Accenture offers steady growth, a growing dividend, and deep enterprise relationships. Micron offers exposure to one of the most powerful demand trends in semiconductors right now.
Via The Motley Fool · September 18, 2026
Why Shares of Okta Stock Shot Up 10% This Weekfool.com
Investors are upgrading cybersecurity and authentication companies amid growing concern over AI agent swarms.
Via The Motley Fool · September 18, 2026
1 Incredible Reason to Buy Costco Stock Before It Reports Earnings on Sept. 24.fool.com
The warehouse club operator should wrap up a big year with a special surprise.
Via The Motley Fool · September 18, 2026
3 Things All 2026 Social Security Applicants Should Know About the 2027 COLAfool.com
Your benefits are just a few months away from what is likely to be a notable boost.
Via The Motley Fool · September 18, 2026
Prediction: $950 Invested in Micron Today Will Be Worth This Much by 2030fool.com
How much higher can Micron stock climb by the end of the decade?
Via The Motley Fool · September 18, 2026
Global AI Infrastructure Spending Will Hit $31.6 Trillion by 2050. This Is the Stock That Could Benefit the Mostfool.com
AI data centers will need upgrades over the long run, and that's great news for Nvidia investors.
Via The Motley Fool · September 18, 2026
Insider Buy: Planet Fitness Director Acquires Shares Valued at Nearly $120,000fool.com
Tanco's $119,263 purchase expands his beneficial ownership to 17,879 shares through both direct and trust-held positions, signaling confidence after a significant stock decline.
Via The Motley Fool · September 18, 2026
Tesla Stock Fell After Its Last 4 Delivery Reports, Even a Big Beat. Here's What History Says to Expect in October.fool.com
Four straight delivery updates, four down days for the stock -- and the next report may face the electric-car maker's toughest bar yet.
Via The Motley Fool · September 18, 2026
Upexi (UPXI) Q4 2026 Earnings Call Transcriptfool.com
Solana treasury strategy generated $17.4M in staking revenue despite market headwinds.
Via The Motley Fool · September 18, 2026
7 TSX Stocks to Buy With $7,000 for Long-Term Growthfool.ca
These TSX stocks are positioned to benefit from long-term trends in technology, infrastructure, energy and consumer sectors.
Via The Motley Fool · September 18, 2026
This Nation's Stock Market Is Outperforming All Others This Year. Should You Invest?fool.com
South Korea's stock market is outperforming all other nations this year.
Via The Motley Fool · September 18, 2026
Why Alphabet Stock Popped This Morningfool.com
Free cash flow is Alphabet's biggest problem, but this analyst isn't worried at all.
Via The Motley Fool · September 18, 2026
3 AI Stocks Stuck in Neutral to Buy Before Their Next Catalysts Hitfool.com
Broadcom, Meta Platforms, and Microsoft are all trading close to flat for the year.
Via The Motley Fool · September 18, 2026
Why Shares of Rubrik Stock Rallied This Weekfool.com
Cybersecurity is having a moment amid fears of artificial intelligence hacking.
Via The Motley Fool · September 18, 2026
Addressing the Retirement Fear No One Wants to Say Out Loud: Running Out of Moneyfool.com
Here's what you can do if financial worries keep you up at night.
Via The Motley Fool · September 18, 2026
Why Palo Alto Networks Stock Dropped Todayfool.com
AI fears are real. But Palo Alto stock is also really overpriced.
Via The Motley Fool · September 18, 2026
Arm vs. Intel: Which Technology Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?fool.com
Arm's licensing model generates 18.4% net margins with minimal debt, while Intel battles a net loss and negative free cash flow amid its foundry pivot.
Via The Motley Fool · September 18, 2026
Executive Dumps Nearly 2,000 Shares of Energy Stock, Valued at Almost $120,000fool.com
Steven Lee Green disposed of shares to cover RSU vesting tax obligations, retaining 19,850 shares worth $1.27 million.
Via The Motley Fool · September 18, 2026
Comcast vs. Walt Disney: Which Media Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?fool.com
Comcast generates substantial free cash flow and pays a reliable dividend. Disney is hitting records across parks, streaming, and the box office.
Via The Motley Fool · September 18, 2026
31% of Berkshire Hathaway's Portfolio Is Concentrated in These 2 AI Stocks Under Greg Abelfool.com
The conglomerate's new CEO is bullish on the hottest technology trend ruling the economy and markets.
Via The Motley Fool · September 18, 2026
AppLovin vs. Trade Desk: Which Technology Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?fool.com
AppLovin's AI advertising platform is expanding into new markets despite a recent stumble. The Trade Desk is navigating its slowest growth in years with no clear near-term catalyst.
Via The Motley Fool · September 18, 2026
Better Buy for Cautious Investors: Eli Lilly vs Costcofool.com
These companies may perform well in any market environment.
Via The Motley Fool · September 18, 2026
Insider Buy: Co-CFO Doubles Down, Purchases 15,000 Shares of Shipping Stock for $424,050fool.com
Symeon Spyrou's open-market buy at $28.27 per share boosts his direct holdings to 241,200 shares, valued at $7.53 million following a 61% stock price surge over the past year.
Via The Motley Fool · September 18, 2026
Canada Just Cut the Tax on New Investment Nearly in Half: Here’s 1 TSX Stock I’d Buyfool.ca
Canada’s new “Productivity Mega Deduction” could boost after-tax returns on big investments, and Canadian National is already spending billions on eligible rail infrastructure.
Via The Motley Fool · September 18, 2026
2 Growth Stocks I Plan to Buy if the Stock Market Crashesfool.com
A growing number of risks are threatening the bull market in stocks.
Via The Motley Fool · September 18, 2026
GE Vernova vs. NextEra Energy: Which Industrials Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?fool.com
GE Vernova is posting record orders and dramatically raising its free cash flow outlook. NextEra is executing steadily but navigating a major merger that won't close for another year.
Via The Motley Fool · September 18, 2026
Could Anthropic's IPO Top SpaceX's $75 Billion?fool.com
All signs seem to point to an affirmative answer to that question.
Via The Motley Fool · September 18, 2026
Canada Wants More Mines Built Faster: This Canadian Stock Could Benefitfool.ca
Canada’s new “one project, one review, one year” approach could finally speed up mine approvals, and Canada Nickel may be an early real-world test.
Via The Motley Fool · September 18, 2026
Micron Is Poised to Surge After Its Fiscal Year Endsfool.com
Micron Technology will soon release its fiscal 2026 results, which could give the stock a nice shot in the arm.
Via The Motley Fool · September 18, 2026
The Fed's First Rate Hike Since 2023 Is Worth About $81 Million a Year to Interactive Brokersfool.com
A quarter-point move carries a price tag, and the company previously disclosed it.
Via The Motley Fool · September 18, 2026
Down 43% Over the Last Year, CEO Trims Holdings, Sells 1,200 Shares of Software Stockfool.com
Stock has declined 43% over the past year, though the CEO retains $27.8 million in direct holdings after the sale.
Via The Motley Fool · September 18, 2026
AbbVie vs. Bristol Myers Squibb: Which Healthcare Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?fool.com
AbbVie's immunology franchise is firing on all cylinders while Bristol Myers Squibb navigates revenue declines and legal uncertainty.
Via The Motley Fool · September 18, 2026
The HBM Bottleneck: 3 Tech Companies Have Locked Up 85% of the Supply of AI's Scarcest Assetfool.com
Nvidia, Alphabet, and AMD have already bought most of the high bandwidth memory that will be manufactured next year.
Via The Motley Fool · September 18, 2026
Why Evolution Metals & Technologies Stock Is Rocketing Higher This Weekfool.com
Big things are in store for this rare-earth stock in one firm's estimation.
Via The Motley Fool · September 18, 2026
2 Mining Stocks to Watch as Carney Courts Global Investorsfool.ca
Mark Carney is courting global capital for Canada. Here's why Barrick Gold and Endeavour Mining look attractive to TSX investors right now.
Via The Motley Fool · September 18, 2026
The Federal Reserve Just Raised Interest Rates for the First Time Since 2023. Here's What History Says Happens in the Stock Market Next.fool.com
Will rate hikes send the bull market crashing lower?
Via The Motley Fool · September 18, 2026
Rubrik CFO Kiran Kumar Choudary Sells $2.5 Million Stockfool.com
Choudary sold shares under a pre-scheduled trading plan adopted in April. The CFO retains 958,078 shares worth around $100 million.
Via The Motley Fool · September 18, 2026
Insider Sale: CEO Liquidates Nearly 40,000 Shares of Small-Cap Growth Stockfool.com
Leach exercised 15,142 stock options at $3.99 per share under a pre-established Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, maintaining a direct stake of 823,886 shares worth $32.24 million.
Via The Motley Fool · September 18, 2026
Your RMD Deadline Is Closer Than You Think -- Miss It and Pay Dearlyfool.com
With roughly 15 weeks until New Year's Eve, it's time to begin thinking about your next required minimum distribution.
Via The Motley Fool · September 18, 2026
A Key Medicare Document Should Be Coming Your Way This Month, and All Enrollees Should Be on the Lookoutfool.com
You definitely do not want to toss it out or ignore it.
Via The Motley Fool · September 18, 2026
Axsome Therapeutics vs. Revolution Medicines: Which Healthcare Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?fool.com
Axsome is generating revenue from approved drugs but missing estimates and widening losses. Revolution Medicines just changed the standard of care for one of the deadliest cancers in existence.
Via The Motley Fool · September 18, 2026
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF Over the Next 10 Years: What History Says About the Road Aheadfool.com
We may not be in for a repeat of the last decade, but the odds of further gains are good.
Via The Motley Fool · September 18, 2026
Lightspeed's 2026 Outlook: Payments-Led Strategy Drives Sustained Revenue Growthfool.com
This under-the-radar commerce software stock boasts a Superscore of 71 from our Hidden Gems Primary database, part of The Motley Fool's Moneyball Database system. Here's why.
Via The Motley Fool · September 18, 2026
Apple, Nvidia, Microsoft, Alphabet, and Amazon: I Ranked the 5 Largest Companies by Market Cap, and 1 Stands Above the Restfool.com
The names are not surprising. What is surprising, however, is just how big these companies have become, and how fast.
Via The Motley Fool · September 18, 2026
Step Aside, Nvidia: 1 Reason Why Meta Platforms Could Be the Best AI Stock to Buy in 2026.fool.com
In the long run, the infrastructure powering the AI boom could become commoditized, with more of the value going to the businesses creating applications.
Via The Motley Fool · September 18, 2026
If a Recession Is Coming, History Says This 1 No-Brainer ETF Is the Smartest Buy Right Nowfool.com
Hopefully, a recession is averted, but if one arrives, the Invesco S&P 500 High Dividend Low Volatility ETF could help investors weather the storm.
Via The Motley Fool · September 18, 2026
Home Depot vs. Spotify Technology: Which Consumer Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?fool.com
Spotify is hitting record margins and crossing major milestones while Home Depot waits for the housing market to cooperate. The growth profiles tell very different stories for investors right now.
Via The Motley Fool · September 18, 2026
I Don't Plan to Claim Social Security at 62, but This 1 Thing Could Change My Mindfool.com
My plans definitely aren't set in stone.
Via The Motley Fool · September 18, 2026
Jensen Huang Calls Nvidia the "World's First and Only Growth Value Stock," Pointing to Its 70% Revenue Growth Forecast Next Year. Here's Why That Framing Matters for How Investors Price NVDA.fool.com
Is Nvidia stock on track to serve up more incredible wins?
Via The Motley Fool · September 18, 2026
Dario Amodei Just Admitted "There Are Real Dangers" in AI, Right as Anthropic Nears a $2 Trillion IPO With Back-to-Back Profitable Quarters. Should That Change How Investors Value the Listing?fool.com
Will fears of AI crush Anthropic's IPO valuation prospects?
Via The Motley Fool · September 18, 2026
Warren Buffett's Top Advice for Protecting Your Portfolio Before a Market Crashfool.com
The Oracle of Omaha offered priceless wisdom in 1986 that still makes sense today.
Via The Motley Fool · September 18, 2026
Meet the Under-the-Radar AI Stock Poised to Outgrow Nvidiafool.com
GPUs are a great business. Optical lasers may be a better one.
Via The Motley Fool · September 18, 2026
A Bear Market Is Coming -- We Just Don't Know When. Here's What History Says You Must Do to Get Through It Relatively Unscathed.fool.com
With a plan in place, it's possible to make the most of a bear market.
Via The Motley Fool · September 18, 2026
2 Game-Changing AI Stocks That Can Plunge 48% and 54%, According to Select Wall Street Analystsfool.com
Despite popular belief, optimism about the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution isn’t universal on Wall Street.
Via The Motley Fool · September 18, 2026
My Top Natural Gas Stock Pick for 2027 and Beyond: EQT Corporationfool.com
EQT checks all the boxes for a top natural gas stock.
Via The Motley Fool · September 18, 2026