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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
ServiceNow Has a $30 Billion-Plus 2030 Target. Can It Get There?fool.com
ServiceNow's AI strategy is changing its growth story. See what rising adoption, long-term targets, competition and valuation could mean for investors.
Via The Motley Fool · October 17, 2026
Apple's New Home Collection Gives Investors Another Reason to Remain Bullishfool.com
The move into smart home products deepens Apple's customer relationship and ecosystem.
Via The Motley Fool · October 17, 2026
USAF Doesn't Want Northrop Grumman's Stealth Dronefool.com
Will Northrop Grumman make Textron's mistake, spending too much to develop an aircraft that no one wants to buy?
Via The Motley Fool · October 17, 2026
Former Fed Chair Jerome Powell's 6-Word Warning Echoes Louder Than Ever -- and It Should Rightly Terrify Wall Streetfool.com
Jerome Powell boldly went where few Fed chairs have gone before.
Via The Motley Fool · October 17, 2026
General American Investors Financial Chief Purchases $71,040 Preferred Stock. Is This Closed-End Fund a Bargain?fool.com
Samantha X. Jin, Treasurer/PAO/PFO, acquired 3,000 shares across direct and indirect accounts, expanding beneficial ownership to 14,345 shares.
Via The Motley Fool · October 17, 2026
Should You Buy Ford Stock Under $15 in October? Here's Why Investors Should Pump the Brakes.fool.com
The company's shares have generated a total return of just 6% in the past five years.
Via The Motley Fool · October 17, 2026
The Nasdaq-100's 6 Best Stocks This Year, and Whether They Can Keep Goingfool.com
Momentum is only half the battle. Their underlying companies still need to justify the continued bullishness of their stocks.
Via The Motley Fool · October 17, 2026
Advance Auto Parts vs. Airbnb: Which Consumer Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?fool.com
One trades at a deep discount amid restructuring headwinds; the other commands a premium on 10%+ growth and a capital-light model.
Via The Motley Fool · October 17, 2026
What High Diesel Prices Mean for These 5 Energy Stocksfool.com
Diesel prices are still running hot months after a Middle East supply shock.
Via The Motley Fool · October 17, 2026
If I Had to Pick 1 Tech Stock to Hold Through the Next Recession, It Would Be This Onefool.com
Micron forecasted a stronger fiscal 2027, and multi-year strategic agreements with key customers support that thesis.
Via The Motley Fool · October 17, 2026
SpaceX Is Changing: Here's What You Need to Knowfool.com
Elon Musk is thinking big. Literally.
Via The Motley Fool · October 17, 2026
How Many Shares Would It Take to Earn $1,000 a Year From This Future Dividend King?fool.com
A recent spinoff could pave the way for greater dividend growth.
Via The Motley Fool · October 17, 2026
3 Things All Social Security Beneficiaries Should Do Now That the 2027 COLA Has Been Announcedfool.com
Take advantage of the last few weeks of 2026 to set yourself up for a strong start next year.
Via The Motley Fool · October 17, 2026
Grocery Prices Rose 1.8% in September. Here's How That Compares With Social Security's 2027 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA).fool.com
Retirees are getting more than enough to offset higher food prices, but the impending pay raise is being more than offset by other costs. Optimizing cash flow remains the key.
Via The Motley Fool · October 17, 2026
The Dividend ETF Quietly Delivering Double-Digit Returns While Most Investors Aren't Paying Attentionfool.com
This ETF's hot run might catch your attention, but there are plenty of other reasons to buy and hold it now.
Via The Motley Fool · October 17, 2026
Neocloud Stock Collapse: Buying Opportunity or Run for the Hills?fool.com
Neocloud stocks sank after Gartner predicted that most won't exist in several years.
Via The Motley Fool · October 17, 2026
Think It's Too Late to Buy Micron? Here's the 1 Reason Why There's Still Time.fool.com
Micron's CEO expects memory supply to remain tight through 2028.
Via The Motley Fool · October 17, 2026
Rocket Lab Just Booked Its Biggest Contract Ever (Again)fool.com
Rocket Lab churns out "biggest ever" contracts like clockwork. Here's the latest.
Via The Motley Fool · October 17, 2026
Competing for Eyeballs: Can Pinterest Stage a Comeback or Will Reddit Run Away With the AI Win?fool.com
Pinterest trades at a 2.6x valuation discount to Reddit, but the latter's 69% revenue surge and 24% net margin reveal starkly different growth profiles.
Via The Motley Fool · October 17, 2026
Is a Roth IRA or Traditional IRA Better for You? These 3 Simple Questions Can Tell Youfool.com
Choosing a Roth or traditional IRA comes down to your future tax bracket, where you think tax rates are headed, and whether you plan to leave money to heirs.
Via The Motley Fool · October 17, 2026
When the Stock Market Gets Dangerous, These 6 Investments Have a History of Holding Upfool.com
These companies generate resilient revenues, which help make their stocks less volatile during market downturns.
Via The Motley Fool · October 17, 2026
1 Reason Intel Stock Could Outperform in 2027fool.com
Intel's surging data center business could power another strong year in 2027, and its valuation leaves room to run.
Via The Motley Fool · October 17, 2026
6 Ways Social Security Will Change Forever in 2027. Are You Ready?fool.com
Everything from monthly Social Security benefits to how much payroll tax select workers will owe is changing in the coming year.
Via The Motley Fool · October 17, 2026
Here's What Happens When You Withdraw $10,000 From Your Bank Accountfool.com
Withdrawing $10,000 in cash is legal, but your bank reports it to the government. Here's what happens next and the one move that gets people in trouble.
Via The Motley Fool · October 17, 2026
Sandisk Stock Is Still Up 488% This Year Despite a 40% Drop. Is It a Buy Now?fool.com
The flash memory maker's profits kept rising while its stock slid. Is the drop a second chance?
Via The Motley Fool · October 17, 2026
Johnson & Johnson Just Raised Its Sales Outlook Again. Here's Why the Dividend King Is Still a Buy.fool.com
The guidance bump doesn't matter nearly as much as investors' response to the company's Q3 report suggests.
Via The Motley Fool · October 17, 2026
SPTM vs. SCHB Compared: What to Look for in a Broad Market Index Fundfool.com
SCHB offers wider diversification with 2,394 holdings, while SPTM delivered stronger 1-year returns and lower maximum drawdown over five years.
Via The Motley Fool · October 17, 2026
Could Buying Plug Power Today Transform $1,000 Into Life-Changing Wealth?fool.com
The hydrogen charging company still has a lot to prove.
Via The Motley Fool · October 17, 2026
Oil Prices Are Back Above $100. History Says the Biggest Stock Market Loser May Now Offer the Biggest Upside.fool.com
If you're willing to be a contrarian, this sector is looking attractive.
Via The Motley Fool · October 17, 2026
XRP Could Hit $3 by 2030. Here Is What Investors Need to Know.fool.com
For the coin to reach its former highs, a new cohort of buyers will need to show up.
Via The Motley Fool · October 17, 2026
SCHD Is Crushing the Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (VYM) This Year. I Predict That Advantage Is About to Fade.fool.com
The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF and Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF have some important differences long-term investors won't want to gloss over.
Via The Motley Fool · October 17, 2026
Meet Warren Buffett Successor Greg Abel's Newest Investment: Bending Spoons. Should Investors Follow Suit and Buy the Stock?fool.com
Greg Abel and Berkshire have been scooping up shares of the digital technology holding company.
Via The Motley Fool · October 17, 2026
This 401(k) Move Could Come At a Huge Cost After Age 63fool.com
Will you end up making your monthly expenses climb?
Via The Motley Fool · October 17, 2026
Missing the S&P 500's 10 Best Days in 20 Years Cut a $10,000 Investment's Ending Value by More Than Halffool.com
Most of those 10 days came within two weeks of one of the market's worst days.
Via The Motley Fool · October 17, 2026
If I Only Had $1,000 to Invest, I'd Buy This 1 ETF and Wouldn't Touch It for 20 Yearsfool.com
In the stock market, there are no bonus points for complexity.
Via The Motley Fool · October 17, 2026
Forget High-Yield Traps: AbbVie Is the Dividend King to Buy and Hold Through Any Rate Cyclefool.com
Rising rates can expose dividend traps, but this Dividend King is built to keep paying.
Via The Motley Fool · October 17, 2026
If a Stock Market Crash Is Coming, History Says These 3 ETFs Are the Smartest Buysfool.com
These funds can help you weather any storm that might be on the way.
Via The Motley Fool · October 17, 2026
History Says Tesla Stock Swings Hard on Earnings. It Has Moved 8% or More After 10 of Its Last 15 Reports.fool.com
Seven of the 10 big moves were declines. Can the electric-car maker's next report break the pattern?
Via The Motley Fool · October 17, 2026
Once-in-a-Decade Buying Opportunity: This AI Stock That’s Soared 900% Over 5 Years Is the Cheapest of the “Magnificent Seven.”fool.com
This company is a leader in its field.
Via The Motley Fool · October 17, 2026
President Donald Trump Claims Gasoline Prices Will "Drop Like a Rock" When the Iran War Ends, but He's Completely Missed the Bigger Picturefool.com
Donald Trump’s victory lap on energy prices will almost certainly prove premature.
Via The Motley Fool · October 17, 2026
Prediction: Here's Where The Trade Desk Stock Will Be in 2029fool.com
After a 91% drop from its record, how much could this ad tech stock realistically recover by 2029?
Via The Motley Fool · October 17, 2026