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The Stock Market Is on the Verge of Doing Something for the First Time in 156 Years -- and if Historical Precedent Is Accurate, a Crash May Followfool.com
When things seem too good to be true for the stock market, they usually are.
Via The Motley Fool · October 11, 2026
Better Cryptocurrency to Buy Now With $1,000: Chainlink vs. XRPfool.com
One of these coins has a fit with its market, and the other hasn't yet found one.
Via The Motley Fool · October 11, 2026
Schwab's Dividend ETF's Worst Year Since 2012 Was a 5.5% Loss. The Cost Showed Up in the Good Years.fool.com
Its worst calendar year since 2012 was a loss of around 5.5%. What has that steadiness cost in the good years?
Via The Motley Fool · October 11, 2026
Meet the Only AI Stock I'd Buy Over Nvidia in Octoberfool.com
ASML is thinking years ahead of the AI industry, ensuring it remains an industry leader well into the 2030s.
Via The Motley Fool · October 11, 2026
Symbotic Has a $22.5 Billion Backlog. Here's Why It Could Be the Best Robotics Stock Nobody Talks About.fool.com
Just because a solution isn't jaw-droppingly futuristic doesn't mean it's not incredibly marketable.
Via The Motley Fool · October 11, 2026
3 Things to Watch When Taiwan Semiconductor (TSMC) Reports Earnings on Oct. 15fool.com
All eyes will be on the bellwether of the semiconductor sector.
Via The Motley Fool · October 11, 2026
1 Reason to Buy Carnival Stock (CCL) in Octoberfool.com
The leading cruise line operator posted all-time-high metrics across the board in Q3.
Via The Motley Fool · October 11, 2026
3 Surging Cryptocurrencies to Buy Now and Hold for 5 Years or Morefool.com
These three coins are positioned to be valuable crypto infrastructure, and they're all gaining traction.
Via The Motley Fool · October 11, 2026
Vanguard's S&P 500 Index Fund Charges About $3 a Year on $10,000. The Average Stock Fund Charges About $40.fool.com
The fee gap starts at $37 a year. Where does it land after three decades?
Via The Motley Fool · October 11, 2026
Crypto Investors Can Now Buy a Cathie Wood Investment Fund That Holds SpaceX and OpenAI. Here's What You Need to Know to Get Started.fool.com
Investors are eager to get exposure to certain private companies, and Cathie Wood is offering them a way to do that.
Via The Motley Fool · October 11, 2026
Bank of America Pays Out $0.32 Per Share Each Quarter. Here's How Many Shares You'd Need for $1,000 a Year in Dividends.fool.com
The company has raised its annual dividend for 13 consecutive years.
Via The Motley Fool · October 11, 2026
Alphabet Is the Robotaxi Stock to Buy as Waymo Chases 1 Million Rides a Weekfool.com
The robotaxi leader's just halfway to its year-end target. Does the stock need it to get there?
Via The Motley Fool · October 11, 2026
As GLP-1 Drugs Change How People Eat, Drugmakers Collect and Snack Makers Feel the Squeezefool.com
The weight-loss drugs are growing in popularity and altering consumer behavior in significant ways.
Via The Motley Fool · October 11, 2026
Prediction: This Is How Much Micron Stock Will Be Worth By the End of 2027fool.com
Micron has already surged 1,100% in a year and a half.
Via The Motley Fool · October 11, 2026
Solana ETFs Just Set a New Record With $188 Million in Weekly Inflows. Here's Why I'm Bullish on Solana for 2027.fool.com
With investors nibbling at Solana ETFs, the Bitwise Solana Staking ETF could be a fund to consider heading into 2027.
Via The Motley Fool · October 11, 2026
AbbVie's Dividend Yield Is at Its Lowest Level Since 2018. Here's Why the Stock Is Still a Great Pick for Income Investors Anyway.fool.com
A super-high yield isn't everything.
Via The Motley Fool · October 11, 2026
Stocks Are Expensive and Investors Are Getting Scared. Warren Buffett's 13-Word Rule Has Specific Advice for Both Conditions.fool.com
Buffett's investing rule is simple in some ways, but complicated in others.
Via The Motley Fool · October 11, 2026
Costco Stock Is 14% Below Its Record. History Says Buyers Have Usually Been Rewarded.fool.com
Past dips in the warehouse club's shares have mostly paid off. Does a better September make this one worth buying?
Via The Motley Fool · October 11, 2026
Grail Stock Hit a 12-Month High After Its FDA Panel Win. But Here's the Risk Investors Shouldn't Ignore.fool.com
FDA approval will help, as will insurer adoption of Galleri, but the price that they might be willing to pay for the test is also critical.
Via The Motley Fool · October 11, 2026
President Donald Trump Has Floated the Idea of a Federal Gas Tax Holiday, but It Would Likely Backfirefool.com
Things don’t always work out in the real world as they’re drawn up on paper.
Via The Motley Fool · October 11, 2026
History Says This 1 ETF Could Turn $1,000 Into $38,000 in 20 Years. Here's How.fool.com
If it grows at the rate it's grown over the past three years, your stake could end up worth over $400,000! (But closer to $38,000 is more likely.)
Via The Motley Fool · October 11, 2026
Two Key Dates Retirees Need to Know About This Weekfool.com
It's a big week for seniors. Here's what to gear up for.
Via The Motley Fool · October 11, 2026
TSMC Reports Oct. 15. It's the Best Early Read on Nvidia's Next Quarter.fool.com
The AI chip giant won't report for weeks. What can its chipmaker's results show investors first?
Via The Motley Fool · October 11, 2026
Most Investors Are Wrong About Who Owns the Most Bitcoin. That Misunderstanding Creates a Buying Opportunity.fool.com
The people who hold Bitcoin have something that deep-pocketed buyers want.
Via The Motley Fool · October 11, 2026
Better Invesco Healthcare ETF: PJP Targeting Pharmaceuticals vs. RSPH's Broader Sector Lensfool.com
PJP's one-year return beats RSPH's, but RSPH offers broader diversification across 61 healthcare holdings at a lower expense ratio.
Via The Motley Fool · October 11, 2026
Atour's 2026 Outlook: Asset-Light Expansion Scales Hotel Network to 2,175 Locationsfool.com
This under-the-radar hospitality 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 · October 11, 2026
Massive News for Chipotle and Starbucks Investorsfool.com
In case you forgot, the current CEO of Starbucks is the former CEO of Chipotle.
Via The Motley Fool · October 11, 2026
Is Coca Cola an Excellent Dividend Stock to Buy Right Now in October?fool.com
Coca-Cola has a greater market share in away-from-home channels, such as restaurants.
Via The Motley Fool · October 11, 2026
Lucid Reports Quarterly Production and Delivery Numbersfool.com
Higher oil prices increase demand for EVs.
Via The Motley Fool · October 11, 2026
Is Zscaler an Undervalued Cybersecurity Stock to Buy Right Now in October?fool.com
The proliferation of agentic AI is increasing demand for cybersecurity.
Via The Motley Fool · October 11, 2026
Got $2,000? 2 Natural Gas Pipeline Stocks to Buy Before Winter.fool.com
Energy Transfer and The Williams Companies are all solid midstream plays.
Via The Motley Fool · October 10, 2026
How Much Would You Need to Invest in These 5 Pharma Stocks to Earn $1,000 a Month in Dividends?fool.com
You'll need to generate $12,000 a year in dividends to average $1k per month from Amgen, Pfizer, J&J, AbbVie, and Bristol Myers Squibb.
Via The Motley Fool · October 10, 2026
1 Ridiculously Cheap Semiconductor Stock I Just Boughtfool.com
It recently signed a deal with an AI hyperscaler.
Via The Motley Fool · October 10, 2026
NICE Stock Analysis: Buy or Sell?fool.com
A lower price alone is not enough to make a stock a buying opportunity.
Via The Motley Fool · October 10, 2026
Should Investors Buy Navitas Semiconductor Stock on the Dip?fool.com
The business is on the cusp of accelerating revenue growth.
Via The Motley Fool · October 10, 2026
Massive Update for AMD Stock Investorsfool.com
The best business in the world could make a poor investment if the price is too high.
Via The Motley Fool · October 10, 2026
Massive News for Alphabet Stock and Constellation Energy Stock Investorsfool.com
The deal makes sense for both sides of the equation.
Via The Motley Fool · October 10, 2026
Is the Upside Worth the Risk in Amazon Stock Right Now in October?fool.com
Amazon is investing in assets that generate higher-margin returns.
Via The Motley Fool · October 10, 2026
Cerebras Is About as Big as Nvidia's Data Center Business Was Nearly a Decade Ago. The Similarities Mostly End There.fool.com
The AI chipmaker is about the size Nvidia's data center business was nearly a decade ago. Can it grow the same way?
Via The Motley Fool · October 10, 2026
I'd Put $500 Into Each of These 5 Dividend Stocks and Throw Away the Statementfool.com
Because I own stocks like these, I don't worry about my brokerage statements, even though I'm invested in sectors that are currently out of favor.
Via The Motley Fool · October 10, 2026
Consumer Check-In & AI’s Progressfool.com
Sales are down, guidance has been rough, and with oil and interest rates rising, what is the future for the consumer?
Via The Motley Fool · October 10, 2026
Better Artificial Intelligence Stock: Arm vs. Marvell Technologyfool.com
Arm commands smartphone architecture and is moving into AI CPUs; Marvell dominates data center connectivity with 32.6% net margins.
Via The Motley Fool · October 10, 2026
Can CoreWeave Unseat Amazon Web Services as the Top Cloud Provider?fool.com
The neocloud company is a rising star, but the hyperscaler has a massive head start.
Via The Motley Fool · October 10, 2026
Moderna Now Trades 61% Above Wall Street's Average Price Target. Should You Sell?fool.com
After a few years of stagnation, this stock is soaring.
Via The Motley Fool · October 10, 2026
3 Must-Know COLA Facts Before the Big Announcementfool.com
Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2027 is expected to be announced Oct. 14. What might it mean for you?
Via The Motley Fool · October 10, 2026
Canopy Growth vs. Tilray Brands: Which Healthcare Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?fool.com
Canopy pursues a lean U.S.-focused strategy while Tilray has diversified into beverages, but their diverging paths and financial profiles reveal starkly different risk-reward profiles for 2026.
Via The Motley Fool · October 10, 2026
VOO Doesn't Hold SpaceX, Taiwan Semiconductor, Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, or ASML. Meet the Vanguard ETF That Does.fool.com
Some of the world's most important artificial intelligence (AI) stocks are noticeably absent from the S&P 500.
Via The Motley Fool · October 10, 2026
Firefly Aerospace vs. Rocket Lab: Which Industrials Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?fool.com
Firefly's hypergrowth masks massive cash burn, while Rocket Lab trades at a premium despite better financial discipline. One valuation gap may matter more than you think.
Via The Motley Fool · October 10, 2026
Where Will Credo Technology Be in 3 Years?fool.com
This AI networking specialist is growing like a weed, but its future rests on a handful of very big customers. Here's what the next three years could bring.
Via The Motley Fool · October 10, 2026
The Stock Market Will Look Completely Different by 2030. This Is the Stock I'm Buying Before It Does.fool.com
Nvidia is primed to benefit from the massive ongoing AI build-out.
Via The Motley Fool · October 10, 2026
Redwire vs. Rocket Lab: Which Industrials Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?fool.com
Both companies are unprofitable and burning cash, but their paths to scale, and valuations, tell strikingly different stories.
Via The Motley Fool · October 10, 2026
2 Cryptocurrencies Poised to Surge 100% in the Coming Years That Savvy Investors Are Already Buyingfool.com
It can make sense to check out what big investors are doing with their money.
Via The Motley Fool · October 10, 2026
Better Biotechnology ETF: First Trust FBT vs. VanEck BBHfool.com
VanEck's lower 0.35% expense ratio appeals to cost-conscious investors, while First Trust's $2.9 billion in assets and equal-weighted approach offer broader diversification across 30 biotech holdings.
Via The Motley Fool · October 10, 2026
Could $1,000 Invested in Bitcoin Help You Retire a Millionaire?fool.com
At one time, Bitcoin had 1,000x upside potential. But is that still the case?
Via The Motley Fool · October 10, 2026
CEO Tom Ward Acquires 172,000 Mach Natural Resources Units for $2.0 Million. Is the Oil Boom a Gusher for the Stock?fool.com
Ward's purchase through his revocable trust brings his aggregate stake to 28.4 million units, representing a 17.0% ownership interest in the energy partnership.
Via The Motley Fool · October 10, 2026
Coupang vs. MercadoLibre: Which Consumer Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?fool.com
Coupang trades at a fraction of MercadoLibre's sales multiple, but the Latin American fintech giant generates far superior margins and cash flow.
Via The Motley Fool · October 10, 2026
Is It Too Late to Buy Palantir Stock?fool.com
Palantir stock is up more than 1,000% in the last three years.
Via The Motley Fool · October 10, 2026
History Says Abbott Stock Could More Than Double by 2036. Here’s Why I Just Added It to My Portfolio.fool.com
Abbott has a low-risk profile with significant upside potential.
Via The Motley Fool · October 10, 2026
Silver ETF Faceoff: Will SLV or SIL Give You Better Exposure to the Shiny Metal?fool.com
iShares Silver Trust offers lower fees and $30.5B in assets, while Global X Silver Miners ETF delivers dividend income and operational leverage from mining companies.
Via The Motley Fool · October 10, 2026
3 Reasons I'm Still Not Buying Tilray Stock -- Even at Penny-Stock Pricesfool.com
Tilray's stock isn't the bargain it appears to be at first.
Via The Motley Fool · October 10, 2026
The Nasdaq-100 Has Gained 20% or More 3 Years Running. This Streak Rests on Far Stronger Earnings Than 1999's.fool.com
The two earlier streaks like it both ended with a down year of over 30%. Is today's run built any differently?
Via The Motley Fool · October 10, 2026
Banco Bradesco's Head of PE and VC Purchases $1.7 Million Shares. Does This Signal the Brazilian Bank Is a Buy?fool.com
Roberto De Jesus Paris expanded his direct stake by 36%, signaling confidence in the Brazilian bank's equity despite a modest one-year return.
Via The Motley Fool · October 10, 2026
CrowdStrike vs. UiPath: Which Technology Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?fool.com
CrowdStrike trades at a steep premium despite ongoing profitability challenges, while UiPath has just turned profitable with a valuation multiple a fraction of its rival's.
Via The Motley Fool · October 10, 2026
1 Reason the Meta Muse AI Agent Has the Upper Handfool.com
Investors should be thinking about monetization strategies.
Via The Motley Fool · October 10, 2026
Here's What History Says October Will Bring for Nike Stockfool.com
Shares have moved lower by 3% so far this month.
Via The Motley Fool · October 10, 2026
Better Pharma ETF: iShares IHE vs. State Street XPHfool.com
IHE concentrates 23.6% in Eli Lilly and delivers 1.4% yield, while XPH spreads risk across 62 holdings with a lower 0.35% expense ratio.
Via The Motley Fool · October 10, 2026
Here's the 1 Thing I'd Wait to See Before Buying SpaceX Stock.fool.com
SpaceX must prove its AI spending is worth the near-term pain.
Via The Motley Fool · October 10, 2026
Here's the Average Men's Social Security Benefit by Agefool.com
Men's Social Security benefits exceed women's at every age, reflecting decades of workforce differences and shaping survivor protections.
Via The Motley Fool · October 10, 2026
Joby Just Flew an Aircraft Across the United States With No Pilot. Here's Why Wall Street Shrugged.fool.com
Joby's technology impressed, but Wall Street is waiting for revenue.
Via The Motley Fool · October 10, 2026
Advanced Micro Devices vs. Qualcomm: Which Technology Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?fool.com
AMD's net margin doubled while Qualcomm trades at a fraction of its rival's valuation, but customer concentration and competitive threats complicate both bets.
Via The Motley Fool · October 10, 2026
Bitcoin ETF Inflows Are Soaring. But They Are Not Telling the Whole Story About What's Happening With Bitcoin.fool.com
A couple of popular institutional trades are driving much of the purchasing activity.
Via The Motley Fool · October 10, 2026
The Best Stock to Invest $10,000 in Right Nowfool.com
If I had $10,000 to put into one consumer stock right now, this fast-growing coffee chain would be it, even with real risk attached.
Via The Motley Fool · October 10, 2026
Could Buying This 1 Cryptocurrency Make You Rich?fool.com
NEAR Protocol is soaring in value this year, but how long can it keep up this performance?
Via The Motley Fool · October 10, 2026
Is SoundHound AI a Buy After the LivePerson Deal?fool.com
SoundHound's story has changed. The next few quarters should reveal whether its expanded platform can convert greater customer reach into durable growth and stronger economics.
Via The Motley Fool · October 10, 2026
Better Healthcare ETF: VanEck's Biotech-Focused BBH vs. State Street's XPH Targeting Pharmafool.com
BBH concentrates on 25 large-cap biotech leaders, while XPH diversifies across 62 pharmaceutical holdings. Both charge 0.35% annually, but their five-year returns diverged significantly.
Via The Motley Fool · October 10, 2026