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This Dividend Winner Just Announced Its 676th Consecutive Monthly Dividend. Is It Worth a Look?fool.com
Realty Income continues its long string of monthly dividend payments.
Via The Motley Fool · October 24, 2026
Booking vs. GameStop: Is Travel or Collectibles the Better Value Creator in Stocks?fool.com
Booking's $9.1B free cash flow and 20% net margins face regulatory headwinds, while GameStop's fortress balance sheet and improving profitability signal a potential turnaround.
Via The Motley Fool · October 24, 2026
Elon Musk Just Gave Fantastic News for Nvidia Investorsfool.com
The new SpaceX SI data center cluster is going to run on the Nvidia Vera Rubin computer.
Via The Motley Fool · October 24, 2026
Inflation Is Running Hotter Than Expected. That Could Be Bullish for Bitcoin.fool.com
Via The Motley Fool · October 24, 2026
Could Buying XRP Today Set You Up for Life?fool.com
XRP has experienced periods of explosive growth before, but new investors should enter with reasonable expectations.
Via The Motley Fool · October 24, 2026
Here's the Average Women's Social Security Benefit From Ages 62 to 70fool.com
Women retiring at 62 collect significantly less than men, a gap that widens with age and reflects decades of earnings differences.
Via The Motley Fool · October 24, 2026
Alibaba vs. Booking: Which Travel Provider Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?fool.com
Alibaba's cloud expansion clashes with China's regulatory headwinds, while Booking's 20% net margin faces AI-driven competition and EU scrutiny.
Via The Motley Fool · October 24, 2026
The Nasdaq Just Had Its Worst Day in 4 Months. Here's the Level That Would Signal a Correction, and What History Says Investors Can Do About It.fool.com
Tech stocks are selling off as investors question the payoff of artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure spending.
Via The Motley Fool · October 24, 2026
Oklo Is Down 61% This Year Despite a Real Technical Milestone. Here's the Disconnect Between the Stock and the Science.fool.com
What's going on with Oklo?
Via The Motley Fool · October 24, 2026
Stock Market Sell-Off: History Says This Is the Best Move to Make Right Nowfool.com
Market pullbacks can be scary, but the right response is simpler than you think. Legendary investors agree on the winning playbook.
Via The Motley Fool · October 24, 2026
Blackstone: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term Investorsfool.com
Long-term contracts and diversified revenue streams across credit, infrastructure, and private equity reduce Blackstone's exposure to market cycles.
Via The Motley Fool · October 24, 2026
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Gets 96% of Product Sales From Treatments for 1 Disease. Here's Why That's About to Change.fool.com
Vertex is expanding beyond its cystic fibrosis franchise.
Via The Motley Fool · October 24, 2026
Union Pacific Corporation: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term Investorsfool.com
A proposed Norfolk Southern merger could reshape how freight moves across America, eliminating handoffs that slow shipments.
Via The Motley Fool · October 24, 2026
SpaceX's "Super Intelligence" Segment Just Made the Stock a Must-Ownfool.com
The growth rate for the company's AI business last quarter was mind-boggling.
Via The Motley Fool · October 24, 2026
Advance Auto Parts vs. Booking Holdings: Which Consumer Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?fool.com
Advance Auto Parts is burning cash and drowning in debt, while Booking prints $9.1 billion in free cash flow with a 20% net margin.
Via The Motley Fool · October 24, 2026
Top Blockchains Continue to See Rapid Growth in AI Agent Payments. This Is the 1 Crypto You Need to Buy Right Now.fool.com
AI agent payments are taking off, and that's good news for Solana.
Via The Motley Fool · October 24, 2026
Energy Transfer vs. Kinder Morgan: Which Natural Gas Pipeline Stock Is the Better Buy for the AI Power Boom?fool.com
Two of the largest midstream businesses, but one has more to gain from AI's intense demand for electricity.
Via The Motley Fool · October 24, 2026
Advance Auto Parts vs. Dick's Sporting Goods: Are Consumers Focusing on Car Repair or Exercise More in 2026?fool.com
One is burning cash while restructuring; the other generated $400M in free cash flow and posted 28% revenue growth.
Via The Motley Fool · October 24, 2026
5 of the Fastest-Growing Stocks in the Marketfool.com
Nebius's revenue jumped 454% last quarter, but investors pay a premium. See how five AI and fintech stocks compare on growth and valuation.
Via The Motley Fool · October 24, 2026
Down Roughly 50% From Its Highs, Is Netflix Stock Finally a Buy?fool.com
Netflix shares have tumbled as growth has slowed.
Via The Motley Fool · October 24, 2026
CBRE: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term Investorsfool.com
Contract-based revenue streams are offsetting weakness in property sales, a shift that reframes how CBRE earns through market cycles.
Via The Motley Fool · October 24, 2026
Is Nike Still a Growth Stock? Here's the Answer.fool.com
Wall Street is missing Nike's transformation.
Via The Motley Fool · October 24, 2026
Broadcom vs. Dell Technologies: Which Stock Is AI Powering to Be a Better Buy in 2026?fool.com
Broadcom's 36% net margins crush Dell's 5%, but Dell trades at a fraction of the price, a classic growth-versus-value showdown in AI infrastructure.
Via The Motley Fool · October 24, 2026
Airbnb vs. Chewy: Do Pets or Places Power One Stock More than the Other?fool.com
Airbnb boasts a 20% net margin and fortress balance sheet, while Chewy's pharmacy expansion offers growth but carries regulatory complexity.
Via The Motley Fool · October 24, 2026
Bloom Energy Raised Its 2026 Forecast for the Third Time. Is the Stock a Buy More Than a Third Below Its Record?fool.com
The fuel cell maker now expects its sales to more than double this year. Is the lower share price an opening?
Via The Motley Fool · October 24, 2026
Apple Joins Nvidia in the $5 Trillion Club. Here's Which Stock I Think Can Get to $10 Trillion First.fool.com
One company serves corporations in a cyclical, increasingly competitive business environment. The other serves consumers who are loyal regardless of the economic backdrop.
Via The Motley Fool · October 24, 2026
Abbott Laboratories vs. UnitedHealth: Does Health Innovation or Health Insurance Make for a Better Stock to Buy?fool.com
Abbott's $7.4B free cash flow and 0.3x debt load contrast sharply with UnitedHealth's $16.1B free cash flow but higher leverage and government policy risk.
Via The Motley Fool · October 24, 2026
Honeywell Technologies: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term Investorsfool.com
Margin expansion from eliminated overhead and software-bundled orders are compounding cash generation, fueling sharper capital allocation choices.
Via The Motley Fool · October 24, 2026
Why Appian Stock Surged 24.2% This Weekfool.com
Enthusiasm for the company's next earnings report is only one catalyst for this AI stock's rise.
Via The Motley Fool · October 24, 2026
Conifer Management Buys $16.9 Million Group 1 Automotive Shares. What Does This Mean for Investors?fool.com
Insider buying signals confidence after stock declined 47% over 12 months. Conifer now holds ~1.5 million shares, representing 13% of the company.
Via The Motley Fool · October 24, 2026
Here's What the Average Social Security Benefit Actually Coversfool.com
The average monthly check covers far less of typical senior expenses than most retirees expect.
Via The Motley Fool · October 24, 2026
Social Security's 2027 COLA Is One of the Highest in Decades, but There Are Still 2 Issues Retirees May Run Intofool.com
Retirees shouldn't turn a blind eye to the elephants in the room.
Via The Motley Fool · October 24, 2026
2 Reasons You May Want to Switch to a Medicare Advantage Plan -- and 2 Reasons Not tofool.com
Your choice will have a huge effect on your retirement healthcare costs next year.
Via The Motley Fool · October 24, 2026
SAP: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term Investorsfool.com
Data privacy commitments are becoming a structural competitive moat as enterprise clients embrace AI automation.
Via The Motley Fool · October 24, 2026
Prediction: 2 Stocks That Will Be Worth More Than IonQ 5 Years From Nowfool.com
IonQ is the most famous quantum stock on the market, and it is worth $12.5 billion. One satellite imaging company and one nuclear start-up could both pass it by 2031.
Via The Motley Fool · October 24, 2026
Why Hasbro Stock Surged This Weekfool.com
Wizards of the Coast is powering growth and profits for Hasbro.
Via The Motley Fool · October 24, 2026
Amgen vs. Johnson & Johnson: Which Healthcare Giant Has the Better Stock to Buy?fool.com
Amgen trades at a lower valuation multiple, but Johnson & Johnson's fortress balance sheet and stronger free cash flow tell a different story about financial resilience.
Via The Motley Fool · October 24, 2026
Grayscale's New Zcash ETF Has Gathered $1 Billion in Assets in Just 30 Days. Here's Why Investors Are So Bullish on Zcash.fool.com
The privacy coin has been a standout performer in a tough crypto market.
Via The Motley Fool · October 24, 2026
Booking vs. Home Depot: Is Consumer Travel or Home Improvement Benefitting One of These Stocks More?fool.com
Booking's 20% net margin and $9.1B free cash flow contrast sharply with Home Depot's leverage and housing-market sensitivity.
Via The Motley Fool · October 24, 2026
Meet Wall Street's Newest Major Stock Split: It Has Soared 1,730% Since Its 2012 IPO, and There Is Plenty of Upside Leftfool.com
This tech leader is going all in on AI.
Via The Motley Fool · October 24, 2026
Could Redwire Be the Next Rocket Lab?fool.com
Rocket Lab's Neutron delay has the stock sliding, but Redwire is building a broader space and defense business. Profits remain its real test.
Via The Motley Fool · October 24, 2026
MPLX Stock Pays a Hefty 7.4% Dividend Yield. Here's How Much $10,000 Generates in Passive Income Each Year.fool.com
The dividend is not only huge -- it's also growing.
Via The Motley Fool · October 24, 2026
Social Security's 2027 COLA Was Just Announced, but There Are 2 Other Key Changes to Be Aware of -- Even if You're Not Currently Receiving Benefitsfool.com
The program will have a handful of different thresholds next year.
Via The Motley Fool · October 24, 2026
Alibaba vs. Dick's Sporting Goods: Are Sporting Goods Thriving in the U.S. or Asia in 2026?fool.com
One trades at a steep valuation premium despite slower growth, while the other offers cheaper entry after a transformative acquisition.
Via The Motley Fool · October 24, 2026
Can Amazon Take Market Share From Nvidia in the AI Chip Race?fool.com
Amazon's AI chips just got a leg up in their ability to compete with Nvidia's GPUs, but don't expect them to have much of an impact on Nvidia's results.
Via The Motley Fool · October 24, 2026
The Nasdaq-100 Had Its Worst Week in 18 Months. History Says the Following Year Has Usually Been Strong.fool.com
Why does the record look so much worse when the dot-com years are counted?
Via The Motley Fool · October 24, 2026
Want to Build Serious Passive Income Starting in Your 40s? This Dividend Growth ETF Has the Best Track Record.fool.com
The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF is a top choice for those seeking to build a growing stream of passive dividend income.
Via The Motley Fool · October 24, 2026
Sandisk's New Business Model Is Transforming the Business. Now Is the Time to Buy the Stock.fool.com
Sandisk is entering into contractual agreements rather than just selling on the open market.
Via The Motley Fool · October 24, 2026
3 Industrial Stocks Under $50 to Buy in Octoberfool.com
Three industrial companies in defense, space, and shipping trade below $50, but their strengths and risks differ sharply. Here's how they compare.
Via The Motley Fool · October 24, 2026
Vanguard Morningstar Growth ETF vs. Vanguard Information Technology ETF: Here's Which One I Believe Is the Clear Long-Term Winner.fool.com
Both top-tier ETFs have meaningfully outperformed the S&P 500 index in the past decade.
Via The Motley Fool · October 24, 2026
AMC Stock: You Can See Everythingfool.com
Another sleeper hit at the multiplex finds AMC closing in on its first profitable year since 2018.
Via The Motley Fool · October 24, 2026
Here's the Average Social Security Benefit at Ages 62 to 80fool.com
Claiming at 62 versus 70 creates a stark income gap that reshapes retirement planning for millions.
Via The Motley Fool · October 24, 2026
SpaceX Just Posted Its First Profitable Quarter. Is Now the Time to Buy the Stock?fool.com
SpaceX just crossed a major financial milestone.
Via The Motley Fool · October 24, 2026
5 Major Mistakes to Avoid During Medicare Open Enrollmentfool.com
Don't let any of these trip you up.
Via The Motley Fool · October 24, 2026
5 Top Dividend Stocks Yielding 5% or More to Buy Right Now for Passive Incomefool.com
All of these ultra-high-yield dividend stocks have increased their dividends for decades, with no sign of stopping now.
Via The Motley Fool · October 24, 2026
The Puzzle Pieces for a Stock Market Crash Are Taking Shape, With 4 Historically Flawless Indicators Now Sounding the Alarmfool.com
Bull markets don’t last indefinitely.
Via The Motley Fool · October 24, 2026
Micron vs. Sandisk: Which Is the Better AI Memory Stock to Own for the Next 3 Yearsfool.com
Investors have an easy choice to make if they are looking to buy one of these memory stocks right now.
Via The Motley Fool · October 24, 2026
Rivian Shines as a Bright Spot in a Down U.S. EV Market, and Surprisingly, It's Not All R2 Drivenfool.com
Rivian was a clear bright spot in mostly gloomy August EV registration data, and the recently launched R2 was arguably outshone by an often-forgotten Rivian EV.
Via The Motley Fool · October 24, 2026
Is MP Materials Stock a Millionaire Maker?fool.com
While highly speculative, this rare-earth metals stock often makes big moves on positive developments.
Via The Motley Fool · October 24, 2026
Chevron Is Taking a $3 Billion to $4 Billion Loss on Hess Midstream. Should You Buy the Stock Anyway?fool.com
Chevron is adjusting its portfolio and taking a near-term hit as it positions itself for long-term success.
Via The Motley Fool · October 24, 2026
You Might Be Able to Invest in the Starlab Space Station -- but Should You?fool.com
Should you invest in Starlab, or in the company that wants to build Starlab?
Via The Motley Fool · October 24, 2026
XLRE vs VNQI: Domestic Large-Cap Stability or International 5% Yieldfool.com
XLRE has outperformed over five years with lower costs, while VNQI's 5.1% dividend yield and exposure to 30+ countries appeal to income-focused investors seeking geographic diversification.
Via The Motley Fool · October 24, 2026
Is Bitcoin a Buy Right Now?fool.com
Forget this year's lackluster returns. Bitcoin could be the top-performing asset of the next decade.
Via The Motley Fool · October 24, 2026
I'd Put Most of a Lump Sum Into an S&P 500 Fund Right Away. Here's When I Wouldn't.fool.com
With the index hovering near a record, is easing in bit by bit the safer way to buy?
Via The Motley Fool · October 24, 2026
U.S. Power Demand Is Set to Jump 20% by 2030. Here's What It Means for Energy Stocks.fool.com
Power demand is accelerating, and companies that provide power and power equipment are well-positioned to benefit.
Via The Motley Fool · October 24, 2026
Ethereum Co-Founder Joseph Lubin Predicts the Merger of AI and Crypto. Here's the Most Likely Scenario for Ethereum.fool.com
Lubin's idea is only theoretical for now, but there are reasons to believe that he'll be proven at least somewhat right.
Via The Motley Fool · October 24, 2026
Amazon Spent More on Data Centers Last Quarter Than AWS Earned in Revenue. Should Investors Worry?fool.com
The cloud giant is spending faster than its fastest-growing business is earning.
Via The Motley Fool · October 24, 2026
Here's Why AMD Investors Should Consider Selling Before Nov. 3fool.com
AMD has had a great run in 2026, but it's time to move on.
Via The Motley Fool · October 24, 2026
Prediction: $200 a Month Invested in Nvidia Will Be Worth This Much by 2035fool.com
Small but steady investments in the chipmaker could build a meaningful position by 2035.
Via The Motley Fool · October 24, 2026
Jensen Huang Says AI Demand Is "Off the Charts." The Money to Pay for It Isn'tfool.com
Nvidia's CEO wants lenders to treat AI chips like cars or houses. Here's why that matters.
Via The Motley Fool · October 24, 2026
Rocket Lab Is Buying Iridium, and Guess What? Iridium Just Beat Earnings!fool.com
Iridium's good earnings news is even better news for Rocket Lab stock.
Via The Motley Fool · October 24, 2026
Tech Stock Sell-Off: This Could Be the Most Powerful Reason to Buy Bonds Right Nowfool.com
Bonds might be regaining their "safe-haven" status in case of a stock market crash.
Via The Motley Fool · October 24, 2026
Caterpillar Is Quietly Becoming an AI Stock. Here's the Segment Growing 72% That Proves It.fool.com
Sales of power equipment to data centers are driving the company's sales and backlog expansion.
Via The Motley Fool · October 24, 2026
President Donald Trump Pledged Not to Touch Social Security, but He's Indirectly Dug a $169 Billion Hole for America's Top Retirement Programfool.com
Donald Trump indirectly broke his Social Security promise -- and there are steep consequences.
Via The Motley Fool · October 24, 2026
Better Buy: Solana vs. XRPfool.com
Crypto has rebounded in recent months, prompting investors to seek opportunities in the sector.
Via The Motley Fool · October 24, 2026