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Vanguard's Growth ETF Has Returned About 18% a Year for a Decade. I'd Plan on Much Less Through 2030.fool.com
Its top holdings are growing earnings fast. But how much of that can a buyer at today's price keep?
Via The Motley Fool · October 18, 2026
Is JPMorgan Chase Stock a Buy 8% Below Its Record High?fool.com
Viewed as the highest-quality financial services entity, this company seems to always operate from a position of strength.
Via The Motley Fool · October 18, 2026
Elon Musk Says Optimus Is Tesla's Most Important Product. These 3 Suppliers Get Paid Before Tesla Does.fool.com
Some of the EV maker's technology partners will reap the rewards of Optimus production.
Via The Motley Fool · October 18, 2026
This 2027 Social Security Change Could Help Retirees Keep More of Their Checksfool.com
Finally, there's some positive news about Social Security for seniors to enjoy.
Via The Motley Fool · October 18, 2026
GE Vernova vs. Caterpillar: Which Has More Exposure to the AI Power Build-Out?fool.com
GE Vernova and Caterpillar are both powering the data center build-out, but one of them offers investors significantly more exposure.
Via The Motley Fool · October 18, 2026
Will Hershey's Halloween Week Earnings Trick or Treat Investors?fool.com
Hershey anticipates a strong third quarter, but consumers are increasingly price-sensitive.
Via The Motley Fool · October 18, 2026
Sandisk Is Dominating the S&P 500 in 2026. Can It Repeat in 2027?fool.com
Sandisk is changing its business model to reduce its cyclicality.
Via The Motley Fool · October 18, 2026
Data Centers, Aerospace, and Machined Parts: This Company's Earnings Just Made the Bull Case for U.S. Industrialsfool.com
Fastenal's results signal a strong ongoing U.S. industrial recovery in 2026 even as interest rates rise.
Via The Motley Fool · October 18, 2026
The S&P 500's "Average" Year Almost Never Happens. Here's How Often It Actually Lands Near 10%.fool.com
Most years miss the long-run average by a lot. More of them miss on the high side.
Via The Motley Fool · October 18, 2026
Lucid vs. Rivian Automotive: Which EV Stock Wins for Long-Term Investors?fool.com
Both Rivian and Lucid show promise, but a bigger revenue pool to target for one of the companies makes it the better buy.
Via The Motley Fool · October 17, 2026
Micron Technology vs. Sandisk: Which AI Memory Stock Is the Better Investment?fool.com
Both companies show massive revenue growth and have strong margins, but their risk profiles and valuation multiples tell different stories.
Via The Motley Fool · October 17, 2026
Kraken Robotics Stock in 3 Years: Boom, Bust, or Quietly Crushing It?fool.com
Down more than 60%, can Kraken Robotics stock mount a huge comeback?
Via The Motley Fool · October 17, 2026
Cathie Wood Keeps Buying Beam Therapeutics on the Dip. Should You Follow Her Lead?fool.com
The gene-editing biotech stock is down more than 12% this year.
Via The Motley Fool · October 17, 2026
35 Analysts Cover SpaceX. Here's Why Their Price Targets Have Almost Nothing to Do With Rockets.fool.com
Wall Street analysts have vastly different price targets for SpaceX.
Via The Motley Fool · October 17, 2026
Mark Zuckerberg’s Second Act?fool.com
Meta had a big week as Muse continues to be the hottest product in AI. But is this another flash in the pan or a fundamental change in how the world uses technology?
Via The Motley Fool · October 17, 2026
How Nvidia Could Make $150 Billion Look Smallfool.com
Nvidia announced its largest share repurchase authorization in the market’s history, but does it really matter to a $5 trillion company?
Via The Motley Fool · October 17, 2026
$3,000 Split Across Nvidia, Broadcom, and TSMC Could Be Worth This Much by 2030fool.com
A portfolio of these three leading AI stocks would triple by 2030.
Via The Motley Fool · October 17, 2026
Prediction: Oracle Stock Trails the S&P 500 Through 2030fool.com
The cloud giant's stock looks cheap on earnings. So why would an index fund beat it?
Via The Motley Fool · October 17, 2026
Costco Wholesale Has Fallen More Than 10% From Its Peak Before. Here's What History Says Happens Next.fool.com
Costco's stock has a great track record of recovering from adversity.
Via The Motley Fool · October 17, 2026
Citi Just Downgraded Bill Ackman's Pershing Square Stock to Sell, Citing a $45 Price Target Versus Its $60 Peak. Is PS Stock Overvalued After Its April IPO Rally?fool.com
Another major Wall Street analyst also downgraded Pershing Square stock.
Via The Motley Fool · October 17, 2026
Greg Abel Made Major Additions to Alphabet and Delta Last Quarter While Berkshire Bought Back $4.4 Billion of Its Own Stock. Is This a Buying Signal Investors Should Watch?fool.com
Berkshire's new CEO is putting the company's cash to work.
Via The Motley Fool · October 17, 2026
Loop: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term Investorsfool.com
Funding remains the final gate before construction on its India facility can start, but cost cuts are buying the company time to negotiate.
Via The Motley Fool · October 17, 2026
Should You Buy NuScale at $6 After the Google Rally? Here's the Next Catalyst That Could Send It Higher.fool.com
NuScale Power stock has plunged, but it could soar if the company secures a deal for the largest small modular reactor deployment in U.S. history.
Via The Motley Fool · October 17, 2026
ManpowerGroup: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term Investorsfool.com
U.S. commercial staffing's nine-quarter winning streak shows pricing discipline is sticking even as demand stabilizes.
Via The Motley Fool · October 17, 2026
CoreWeave Is Projected to Have a 6.3x Gross Leverage Ratio by Year End. The Market Is Worried About the Neocloud's Balance Sheet.fool.com
CoreWeave is the largest neocloud helping to power the artificial intelligence revolution.
Via The Motley Fool · October 17, 2026
CTW: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term Investorsfool.com
A browser-based platform and disciplined content strategy position CTW to return to growth without chasing unprofitable revenue.
Via The Motley Fool · October 17, 2026
Costco Will Pay a $1.47 Dividend on Nov. 13 -- Here's Whether It Makes More Sense to Use a Dividend Reinvestment Program or Keep the Incomefool.com
Depending on investing goals and the number of shares owned, one choice may make more sense than the other.
Via The Motley Fool · October 17, 2026
Some Workers Just Got Bad News on Social Securityfool.com
It's good news for the program but a blow to some people's paychecks.
Via The Motley Fool · October 17, 2026
4 Turnaround Stocks to Buy Before 2026 Is Over and Hold for a Decadefool.com
What do Duolingo, Monday.com, Unity, and GitLab have in common? Painful stock drops, double-digit revenue growth, and fresh rallies.
Via The Motley Fool · October 17, 2026
Regions Financial: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term Investorsfool.com
A major technology overhaul could strengthen the bank’s competitive position, provided management delivers the promised efficiency gains.
Via The Motley Fool · October 17, 2026
4 Charts That Explain the Copper Supply Crunch Investors Should Watchfool.com
Growing demand from AI data centers, electric vehicles, renewable energy, and electrification is set to underline the case for buying copper and copper stocks in the future.
Via The Motley Fool · October 17, 2026
3 Reasons the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF Could Be Worth Holding for the Next 20 Yearsfool.com
The reasons for owning the S&P 500 in your portfolio go beyond what you may realize.
Via The Motley Fool · October 17, 2026
Apple's Market Value Grew From $350 Billion to $5 Trillion During Tim Cook's 15 Years as CEO. Here's What That Growth Curve Means for Apple's Next Chapter Under John Ternus.fool.com
Ternus has presided over several new launches in his first few weeks as CEO.
Via The Motley Fool · October 17, 2026
Why Serve Robotics Stock Plunged This Weekfool.com
One analyst sees Serve Robotics continuing to serve up net losses through 2028.
Via The Motley Fool · October 17, 2026
Forget Eylea: Regeneron's Real Value May Be Hiding in Its Dupixent Profit Sharefool.com
Regeneron's biggest growth driver still has plenty of fuel left in the tank.
Via The Motley Fool · October 17, 2026
Is Micron's Incredible Run About to End?fool.com
Competition from China is threatening Micron's dominance.
Via The Motley Fool · October 17, 2026
UnitedHealth: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term Investorsfool.com
Strong commercial client retention heading into 2027 anchors revenue predictability as operational reforms take hold.
Via The Motley Fool · October 17, 2026
As Chip Stocks Sell Off, This Is the Flight-to-Safety Play I Would Choosefool.com
Despite appearances, TSMC may actually be one of the safest AI stocks.
Via The Motley Fool · October 17, 2026
Should You Buy Vistra After an 11% 1-Day Jump on a $4.2 Billion DOE Loan? The Catch Most Investors Are Missing.fool.com
Vistra shares surged on a nuclear financing deal, but strings are attached.
Via The Motley Fool · October 17, 2026
Travelers: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term Investorsfool.com
AI-driven underwriting and investment gains are compounding faster than pricing moderates, protecting margins through market cycles.
Via The Motley Fool · October 17, 2026
Should you Buy Amazon Stock Before October 29? History Has a Clear Answer.fool.com
Amazon releases its third-quarter 2026 earnings on that day.
Via The Motley Fool · October 17, 2026
Bank of America: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term Investorsfool.com
A $1.2 billion settlement won't derail earnings growth, thanks to a fortress balance sheet that lets management compete on service, not rates.
Via The Motley Fool · October 17, 2026
Oracle's Real Growth Story Is Hiding in Its $664 Billion Backlogfool.com
Oracle's backlog has increased by $209 billion over the last year.
Via The Motley Fool · October 17, 2026
Ethereum Dramatically Outperformed the S&P 500 in Q3. Is It Finally Time to Load Up on Ethereum?fool.com
The coin's recent strength is undeniable, but the fact that it might not last forever demands at least some caution from investors.
Via The Motley Fool · October 17, 2026
Wells Fargo: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term Investorsfool.com
Earnings per share jumped 13% as the bank channels cost savings into higher-margin business banking.
Via The Motley Fool · October 17, 2026
If a Stock Market Crash Is Coming, History Says This Strategy Can Cut Your Portfolio's Recovery Time in Halffool.com
A time-tested strategy is popular for a good reason.
Via The Motley Fool · October 17, 2026
Is Palantir Stock a Buy Right Now?fool.com
The data-aggregating company has a bright future, but it's trading at a premium valuation.
Via The Motley Fool · October 17, 2026
Citigroup: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term Investorsfool.com
Cost cuts and AI investments are creating a self-funding cycle that protects margins against rate pressure.
Via The Motley Fool · October 17, 2026
Prediction: This Will Be the Best Pure-Play Quantum Computing Stock Over the Next 5 Yearsfool.com
IonQ is expanding its reach in the quantum computing industry.
Via The Motley Fool · October 17, 2026
You Could Owe Social Security Benefit Taxes in 2026, and a Looming Change Makes This Even More Likely in 2027fool.com
Don't wait until you get your tax bill to start preparing for this.
Via The Motley Fool · October 17, 2026
Rivian's Key to Success May Not Be Its Vehiclesfool.com
Rivian is a minority owner of the AI-enabled industrial company Mind Robotics.
Via The Motley Fool · October 17, 2026
1 Red Flag That AMD Investors Should Be Aware Of Nowfool.com
Advanced Micro Devices' stock has gotten ahead of its business.
Via The Motley Fool · October 17, 2026
Move Aside, Moderna: This mRNA Stock Is Sitting on a Cash Pile and a Deep Cancer Pipelinefool.com
BioNTech has billions in cash, and its oncology programs are moving into late-stage clinical trials.
Via The Motley Fool · October 17, 2026
Tech Stock Sell-Off: 1 Unstoppable ETF to Buy on the Dip in 2026fool.com
The Invesco QQQ Trust is still a reliable long-term investment for growth-oriented investors.
Via The Motley Fool · October 17, 2026
Billionaire David Tepper's Appaloosa Management Returned 32% Through the First Half of the Year. Here Are His Top 3 Stocks.fool.com
Tepper's highest-conviction investments could keep climbing higher.
Via The Motley Fool · October 17, 2026
If a Stock Market Crash Is Coming, These 5 Stocks Have a History of Holding Upfool.com
If you're worried about another crash coming (and you should, since it could come at any time), these five stocks are excellent protective picks.
Via The Motley Fool · October 17, 2026
Here's What $10,000 Invested in Broadcom Will Be Worth by 2028fool.com
Broadcom's AI chip business will rapidly expand in the next few years.
Via The Motley Fool · October 17, 2026
Greg Abel's Berkshire Hathaway Collected $479 Million in Dividends Last Year from an American Express Stake That Cost $1.3 Billion. You Can Put the Same Principles to Work for Yourself.fool.com
Imagine spending $1.3 billion on an investment and then collecting $479 million from it -- for the year.
Via The Motley Fool · October 17, 2026
The Biggest Risk Facing These 3 High-Growth Stocks Isn't Demandfool.com
Three high-growth companies face very different tests of competitive strength and capital efficiency. See which numbers could matter most as their stories develop.
Via The Motley Fool · October 17, 2026
$10,000 Invested in Apple Could Be Worth This Much by 2031fool.com
Apple’s best days might be behind it, but that doesn’t mean it’s no longer a stock worth buying.
Via The Motley Fool · October 17, 2026
Berkshire Hathaway Has Piled $930 Million Into This Stock Since Its IPO. Should Investors Follow?fool.com
This IPO convinced Greg Abel to break one of Buffett's biggest precedents.
Via The Motley Fool · October 17, 2026
I Just Invested $4,600 Across 3 Top Dividend Stocks. Here’s What I’m Loading Up on Right Now.fool.com
These companies pay durable and growing dividends.
Via The Motley Fool · October 17, 2026
Is AST SpaceMobile a Buy With 3 Billion Subscribers in Carrier Reach?fool.com
AST SpaceMobile is entering its most important commercial phase yet. See how carrier reach, satellite deployment, recurring revenue, and capital needs could reshape the investment case.
Via The Motley Fool · October 17, 2026
Should You Invest in This Dividend King on the Dip?fool.com
Looking beyond near-term headwinds paints a fairly bright picture of Johnson & Johnson’s outlook.
Via The Motley Fool · October 17, 2026
Lockheed Martin's $230 Billion Backlog, Explainedfool.com
An analysis of Lockheed Martin's backlog reveals positive news for investors.
Via The Motley Fool · October 17, 2026
Should You Buy Kratos Defense Stock Before the Valkyrie Orders Show Up?fool.com
Kratos is building for a much larger autonomous aircraft market, but orders still need to materialize. Here's what investors should watch next.
Via The Motley Fool · October 17, 2026
The Stock Market Looks Vulnerable. Should Investors Sell Their Stocks Now?fool.com
Here's why selling everything in a crash could be a costly mistake, what to examine in your portfolio, and how to prepare for opportunities when other investors become fearful.
Via The Motley Fool · October 17, 2026
Here's How Microsoft's $175 Billion in Capital Expenditures Is Hurting Its Businessfool.com
Microsoft cloud computing business may not be as profitable as its other segments.
Via The Motley Fool · October 17, 2026
Treasury Yields Hit a 24-Year High This Month. Is Vanguard's High-Dividend ETF Still Worth Buying?fool.com
Can a 2.35% yield still compete with a government-backed 5%?
Via The Motley Fool · October 17, 2026
Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) Stock Is Down 25% Year to Date. History Says Patient Investors Get Rewarded.fool.com
I'm a shareholder, myself, with no plans to sell.
Via The Motley Fool · October 17, 2026
Is Nebius a Buy? Its 22-Month Payback Offers a Cluefool.com
Nebius is scaling quickly, but the economics behind each megawatt may matter more than headline growth. See what pricing, contracts, and payback periods reveal about the next phase.
Via The Motley Fool · October 17, 2026
MP Materials vs. USA Rare Earth: Which Rare Earth Stock Is the Better Buy?fool.com
The two companies are not necessarily competitors, but they offer investors vastly different risk profiles.
Via The Motley Fool · October 17, 2026
September Inflation Came In at 3.9%, Helping to Set Social Security's 2027 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA)fool.com
Social Security recipients will receive an above-average boost beginning next year.
Via The Motley Fool · October 17, 2026
Advance Auto Parts vs. Uber Technologies: Fix the Car or Ride in It? Which Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?fool.com
One trades at a deep discount but faces negative free cash flow and debt concerns; the other commands a premium on 19% net margins and $9.8B in annual free cash flow.
Via The Motley Fool · October 17, 2026
Here's What History Says Q4 Will Bring for American Express (AXP) Stockfool.com
This decade's fourth-quarter performances paint a bullish picture.
Via The Motley Fool · October 17, 2026