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Pinterest Director Benjamin Silbermann Sells $2.1 Million Stockfool.com
Silbermann liquidated 93,750 shares via a pre-planned trading arrangement, reducing his indirect equity stake by 87% while maintaining over 1.2 million derivative securities.
Via The Motley Fool · July 17, 2026
WD-40: A Well-Oiled Machine With Limited Upsidefool.com
This under-the-radar consumer staples stock boasts a Superscore of 79 from our Hidden Gems Primary database, part of The Motley Fool's Moneyball Database system. Here's why.
Via The Motley Fool · July 17, 2026
The Backwards Social Security COLA Rule That Will Probably Short-Change Seniors (Again) in 2027fool.com
This baffling decision has cost seniors for years.
Via The Motley Fool · July 17, 2026
This $26.5 Billion Listing Ranks Behind Only SpaceX in U.S. Market Historyfool.com
U.S. investors can now own one of the world's largest memory companies following SK Hynix's Nasdaq listing.
Via The Motley Fool · July 17, 2026
Chevron Will Explore a Pipeline to Bypass the Strait of Hormuz. Here's What it Means for the Energy Stock.fool.com
Chevron is making some potentially big moves in Iraq.
Via The Motley Fool · July 17, 2026
Adobe vs. Autodesk: What Revenue Trends Reveal About These Software Stocksfool.com
Adobe has posted eight straight quarters of growth, while Autodesk just recorded its first decline.
Via The Motley Fool · July 17, 2026
This Wall Street Firm Just Placed a $725 Price Target on AMD Stock. Here's Why It's Wrong.fool.com
The chipmaker's stock has gotten way too overheated.
Via The Motley Fool · July 17, 2026
SpaceX Stock Drops on Friday. Should Investors Cheer?fool.com
Missed the SpaceX IPO? Here's your chance to buy SpaceX stock even cheaper.
Via The Motley Fool · July 17, 2026
Warren Buffett Just Gave Away $6 Billion of Berkshire Stock. He Plans to Give Away $138 Billion More by 2034.fool.com
The $6 billion gift is the small part. The deadline attached to the rest is what shareholders should notice.
Via The Motley Fool · July 17, 2026
Dow Holds Steady While Nasdaq Stumbles: What Moved Markets This Weekfool.com
AI spending fears rattled chip stocks all week long. Meanwhile, an insurance company quietly saved the Dow from a worse fate.
Via The Motley Fool · July 17, 2026
The Stock Market Is Rocky Right Now. History Says It's Still a Prime Buying Opportunity.fool.com
Investing now could prove to be lucrative over time.
Via The Motley Fool · July 17, 2026
Amazon: CEO Andy Jassy's Historic $25 Billion Move Is a Massive Signal for Tech Investors (NASDAQ: AMZN)fool.com
Amazon is spending big on data centers to meet AI demand.
Via The Motley Fool · July 17, 2026
Stock Market Midday, July 17: Netflix Plunges and Stocks Slide as Semiconductor Sell-Off Deepensfool.com
Today, July 17, 2026, U.S. strikes in Iran are driving WTI crude oil toward $82 per barrel, and Chinese AI capabilities take another leap forward.
Via The Motley Fool · July 17, 2026
This Beaten-Down Aviation Stock Is Worth a Look Despite Its 46% Declinefool.com
Joby Aviation's stock has plummeted in 2026, but its prospects have never looked better.
Via The Motley Fool · July 17, 2026
Micron Is Quietly Becoming a More Reliable Long-Term Growth Playfool.com
The favorable demand-supply dynamics that have powered Micron's terrific growth could continue beyond 2030.
Via The Motley Fool · July 17, 2026
Why SpaceX Stock Dropped on Fridayfool.com
SpaceX didn't launch on Thursday -- and that's OK.
Via The Motley Fool · July 17, 2026
Sandisk Has Surged More Than 3,000% in the Last 12 Months. Could a Stock Split Be Coming?fool.com
A stock split in 2026 could generate a short-term price boost, but long-term gains will depend on the memory company locking in consistent revenues.
Via The Motley Fool · July 17, 2026
9 Words From JPMorgan Chase's Jamie Dimon That Every Investor Needs to Hear Right Now. Hint: It Could Change Your Investment Strategy.fool.com
Banks are having a field day in today's market.
Via The Motley Fool · July 17, 2026
Why Did Nvidia Stock Sink Today?fool.com
The next DeepSeek moment has arrived. This time, investors should be prepared to take advantage of it.
Via The Motley Fool · July 17, 2026
Mark Zuckerberg's Meta Launched a Cloud Business This Week. The Stock Had Its Best Week Since Early 2024, Surging 15%.fool.com
Meta just made a big splash.
Via The Motley Fool · July 17, 2026
Why PayPal Shares Are Skyrocketing Higher This Weekfool.com
PayPal's shares are spiking this week after months of acquisition rumors culminated in an offer.
Via The Motley Fool · July 17, 2026
Prediction: $10,000 Invested in SpaceX Today Could Be Worth This Much by Septemberfool.com
If you're considering making an investment in SpaceX now, here's what you should know first.
Via The Motley Fool · July 17, 2026
Netflix Beat Estimates Again; Why Did the Stock Drop 12% Anyway?fool.com
Netflix beat earnings estimates again, but shares still tanked on Friday. Here's what spooked investors and why it might not matter.
Via The Motley Fool · July 17, 2026
If I Could Only Buy 1 Dividend ETF With $1,000 Right Now, Here's Where I'd Investfool.com
Investors shouldn't be reaching for pure high yield here. Instead, look for income from high quality, financially healthy companies.
Via The Motley Fool · July 17, 2026
Why Meta Stock Dropped on Fridayfool.com
This analyst thinks Meta stock is worth $720 a share -- and he may be right.
Via The Motley Fool · July 17, 2026
2 Stocks to Buy in the Chip Stock Sell-Offfool.com
Don't let the volatility scare you away.
Via The Motley Fool · July 17, 2026
1 Practically Perfect AI-Driven Dividend-Growth Stock Yielding 2.4%https://www.fool.ca/2026/07/17/1-practically-perfect-ai-driven-dividend-growth-stock-yielding-2-4/?source=iedfctemc0000001&utm_source=financialcontent&utm_campaign=CA_All_Articles&utm_content=Articles&utm_medium=rssfeed&lidx=0&referring_guid=ee137d08-9da9-4ca6-9ff9-c0a2f2e5a670
Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) looks like a winner that will keep scoring wins in the second half of the year.
Via The Motley Fool · July 17, 2026
Why Alphabet Stock Dropped on Fridayfool.com
Is Alphabet losing the AI race to OpenAI and Anthropic?
Via The Motley Fool · July 17, 2026
Social Security's Payroll Tax Rate Could Increase. Here's Why I'd Rather That Happen Sooner Rather Than Later.fool.com
I don't love paying taxes any more than you do, but in this case, a tax increase now is the lesser of two evils.
Via The Motley Fool · July 17, 2026
Netflix Just Changed How Often It Reports Engagement. Should Investors Worry?fool.com
The streaming giant reported generally decent second-quarter results, but gave light guidance and a reporting change.
Via The Motley Fool · July 17, 2026
Data Centers Are the Hot New REITs. Should You Invest $1,000?fool.com
REITs are staging a comeback this year, with data center REITs particularly hot.
Via The Motley Fool · July 17, 2026
S&P Global Spun Off Its Mobility Business on July 1. Here's What the Leaner Ratings Giant Looks Like Now.fool.com
The seemingly small change may turn out to be a slightly bigger deal than it appears on the surface.
Via The Motley Fool · July 17, 2026
Procter & Gamble Has Raised Its Dividend for 70 Straight Years. Only 5 Other Companies Can Say the Same.fool.com
Seven decades of annual raises say plenty about this business. The current yield makes it worth a fresh look.
Via The Motley Fool · July 17, 2026
SpaceX Delayed Its Starship Launch and the Stock Fell Below Its IPO Price. One of Those Things Matters. The Other Doesn't.fool.com
The rocket launch leader scrapped its much-anticipated Starship launch, and there's a lot investors should know.
Via The Motley Fool · July 17, 2026
Now We Know Why Netflix Is Trying but Failing to Go on a Shopping Spreefool.com
Growth is about to hit a three-year low, but that's not the only reason why Netflix is hungry for nonorganic opportunities.
Via The Motley Fool · July 17, 2026
5 CRA Red Flags That Could Put High-Income Seniors Under Reviewhttps://www.fool.ca/2026/07/17/5-cra-red-flags-that-could-put-high-income-seniors-under-review/?source=iedfctemc0000001&utm_source=financialcontent&utm_campaign=CA_All_Articles&utm_content=Articles&utm_medium=rssfeed&lidx=0&referring_guid=c33f0752-fdde-4518-b46c-ff0f3434d8f4
An OAS clawback can sneak up on high-income retirees, and CRA reviews often start when something doesn’t match or looks unsupported.
Via The Motley Fool · July 17, 2026
3 Utility Stocks Built for the Coming AI Power Crunchfool.com
As artificial intelligence data centers continue to proliferate, these electric utilities remain well positioned to benefit from the resultant energy demand.
Via The Motley Fool · July 17, 2026
Former Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett Just Said 3 Words That Could Add Some Serious Fuel to the AI Tradefool.com
Buffett recently revealed an interesting move he made in his final year as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway.
Via The Motley Fool · July 17, 2026
Why Shares of AST SpaceMobile Collapsed 25% This Weekfool.com
The upstart satellite internet stock is raising capital amid headwinds from the unwind of the space-economy theme.
Via The Motley Fool · July 17, 2026
Could This Emerging Markets ETF Be a Better Way to Buy SK Hynix?fool.com
This high-profile AI chip stock is available in a diversified exchange-traded fund (ETF).
Via The Motley Fool · July 17, 2026
3 Habits That TFSA Millionaires Have in Commonhttps://www.fool.ca/2026/07/17/3-habits-that-tfsa-millionaires-have-in-common/?source=iedfctemc0000001&utm_source=financialcontent&utm_campaign=CA_All_Articles&utm_content=Articles&utm_medium=rssfeed&lidx=0&referring_guid=ba507e24-f492-4efa-8d13-2f772135c1cd
Following these three simple steps could help you attain a seven-figure balance in your TFSA.
Via The Motley Fool · July 17, 2026
Medicare Open Enrollment Is 3 Months Away: 3 Key Moves to Make Now to Preparefool.com
It pays to get the ball rolling ahead of time.
Via The Motley Fool · July 17, 2026
Sandisk Stock Has Jumped Over 500% in 2026. It Can Still Become a Multibagger Thanks to This Massive Newsfool.com
Sandisk's long-term contracts with customers should ensure more upside for investors over the next couple of years.
Via The Motley Fool · July 17, 2026
I’d Put My Entire TFSA Into This 6% Dividend Gianthttps://www.fool.ca/2026/07/17/id-put-my-entire-tfsa-into-this-6-dividend-giant-2/?source=iedfctemc0000001&utm_source=financialcontent&utm_campaign=CA_All_Articles&utm_content=Articles&utm_medium=rssfeed&lidx=0&referring_guid=06693b58-a305-4c49-82f6-7338e14e2322
A monthly TFSA dividend can feel effortless, but it only works if you have contribution room and the business can fund the payout.
Via The Motley Fool · July 17, 2026
Greg Abel Sees AI-Powered Growth Ahead for This Berkshire Hathaway Subsidiary. Can This Catalyst Help the Conglomerate Outperform in the AI Era?fool.com
The narrative is bullish, but are the numbers involved big enough to matter?
Via The Motley Fool · July 17, 2026
Humanoid Robots Are Moving From Hype to Mass Production. These 2 Stocks Are in Pole Position.fool.com
Humanoid robots are finally becoming a commercial reality.
Via The Motley Fool · July 17, 2026
Advanced Micro Devices Is Entering a New AI Growth Phasefool.com
AMD's AI story is expanding beyond the cloud. Here's why local compute could become a major growth driver and a serious test for investors.
Via The Motley Fool · July 17, 2026
Why Electrovaya Stock Is Soaring This Weekfool.com
This battery stock is charging through the middle of the month thanks to a new commercial agreement.
Via The Motley Fool · July 17, 2026
This Stock Has Skyrocketed 125% in 2026 -- and Billionaire Stanley Druckenmiller Is Loading Up on Itfool.com
Revolution Medicines could be a revolutionary biotech stock.
Via The Motley Fool · July 17, 2026
2 Nuclear Stocks Poised to Benefit From Rising AI Adoptionfool.com
Data centers are fueling a nuclear energy renaissance.
Via The Motley Fool · July 17, 2026
Should You Buy Tesla Stock Before Earnings on July 22?fool.com
Tesla investors need to be patient as developments unfold, and there won't be a one-off, game-changing event at the company in 2027.
Via The Motley Fool · July 17, 2026
ASML Stock: Next Stop $3,000?fool.com
ASML stock is soaring after beating earnings expectations and raising full-year guidance.
Via The Motley Fool · July 17, 2026
Applied Digital Just Hit a Key AI Infrastructure Milestone. Is the Stock a Buy?fool.com
Applied Digital's latest AI milestone could reshape the bull case, but investors still need to weigh valuation, execution risk, and scale.
Via The Motley Fool · July 17, 2026
IBM: Should Investors Buy the 25% Crash in the Stock or Stay Away?fool.com
IBM shares crashed after the company preannounced poor Q2 results.
Via The Motley Fool · July 17, 2026
FSTA vs. PBJ: Which Consumer Staples ETF Is the Better Buy for Investors?fool.com
FSTA charges lower fees and offers broader diversification across the consumer defensive sector than PBJ.
Via The Motley Fool · July 17, 2026
The Trade Desk Has Fallen 76% This Year: Here's What Investors Should Knowfool.com
The ad tech giant faces formidable near-term and long-term challenges.
Via The Motley Fool · July 17, 2026
VOO vs. VTI: If a Bear Market Is Coming, Here's Which One I'm Stocking Up Onfool.com
These ETFs are similar in many ways, but one offers a slight edge right now.
Via The Motley Fool · July 17, 2026
Nvidia and AMD Investors Must Be Prepared for Aug. 4fool.com
AMD reports earnings on Aug. 4, and the results could sway both stocks.
Via The Motley Fool · July 17, 2026
If You Invest $2,000 in Ares Capital Today, Here's the Dividend Income You Could See by 2030fool.com
This BDC has a big dividend yield.
Via The Motley Fool · July 17, 2026
Here's Why ON Semiconductor Just Made a $7 Billion Bet on AIfool.com
The semiconductor company views the acquisition of Synaptics as a natural expansion, and a way to capture more value from the growth of physical AI.
Via The Motley Fool · July 17, 2026
Here's Why Aehr Test Systems Surged Higher This Weekfool.com
The company's burgeoning order growth is a good indicator of investment in AI processors.
Via The Motley Fool · July 17, 2026
There's More Than 1 Way to Cut Social Security Benefits. 3 Ways Seniors Could Get Less in the Future.fool.com
Stay alert for potential cuts in all these different forms.
Via The Motley Fool · July 17, 2026
Archer Aviation Stock Just Fell Below $5. Here's What Investors Are Really Worried About.fool.com
Archer Aviation stock has tumbled this year, but the story isn't as simple as a weakening business.
Via The Motley Fool · July 17, 2026
Elon Musk's SpaceX IPO Reset the Entire Space Sector. Here Are 2 Space Stocks I Would Buy the Dip On Without Hesitation.fool.com
The post-IPO SpaceX sell-off created an attractive buying opportunity in Rocket Lab and AST SpaceMobile, whose long-term fundamentals remain stronger than recent stock performance suggests.
Via The Motley Fool · July 17, 2026
Datadog CEO Olivier Pomel Sells 127,000 Shares for $32.9 Millionfool.com
Pomel exercised vested stock options under a pre-established trading plan, reducing direct holdings by 17% while maintaining ~9 million derivative securities.
Via The Motley Fool · July 17, 2026
Why American Superconductor Corporation Rallied in the First Half of 2026fool.com
Superconductor technology received praise from the scientific community and Microsoft.
Via The Motley Fool · July 17, 2026
Elon Musk Is Betting Big on Natural Gas. Here's What It Means for Energy Stocks.fool.com
Natural gas remains vital for both current and future energy needs, and SpaceX investments are helping support demand.
Via The Motley Fool · July 17, 2026
Got $1,000? 2 High-Growth Artificial Intelligence (AI) Moonshots With Massive Upside Potential.fool.com
Nebius and IonQ have major upside.
Via The Motley Fool · July 17, 2026
Had You Parked $5,000 in This Vanguard ETF When Warren Buffett Recommended It in 2014, Here's How Much You'd Have Todayfool.com
Buffett is a big advocate for low-cost index funds despite his uncanny ability to pick individual stocks.
Via The Motley Fool · July 17, 2026
Etsy Executive Chair Josh Silverman Sells 39,161 Shares for $3.1 Millionfool.com
Silverman maintains a substantial ~368,000-share position after exercising options under a pre-planned trading arrangement adopted last November.
Via The Motley Fool · July 17, 2026
Billionaire Israel Englander 1000X'd His Stake in a Vanguard ETF That's Been a Surefire Moneymaker, According to Historyfool.com
Statistically, the index this exchange-traded fund (ETF) tracks has never declined over any rolling 20-year period, including dividends, since the start of the 20th century.
Via The Motley Fool · July 17, 2026
Here's Why Shares in PBF Energy Popped Higher (And are a Great Way to Hedge Geopolitical Conflict)fool.com
Investors are seeing the benefit of protecting against the risk of the Strait of Hormuz being restricted by the increase in PBF stock in 2026.
Via The Motley Fool · July 17, 2026
2 Vanguard ETFs to Buy Now to Outperform the S&P 500, According to Wall Street Analystsfool.com
AI stocks may be the biggest driving force, but analysts' top picks aren't exactly tech ETFs.
Via The Motley Fool · July 17, 2026
The Fed Chair Just Said He Prefers Policy That Avoids Booms and Busts. Here's What That Could Mean for the Crypto Market.fool.com
If Fed Chair Warsh's outlook on crypto is anything like his preferences for the housing market, a lot could change, and soon.
Via The Motley Fool · July 17, 2026
These 2 Industrial Stocks Will Benefit From the Trillion-Dollar AI Spending Boomfool.com
AI infrastructure spending is driving rapid growth and multibillion-dollar backlogs for some industrial companies.
Via The Motley Fool · July 17, 2026
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