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Sundar Pichai Raised Alphabet's Capex Guidance to $205 Billion the Same Quarter Google Cloud's Backlog Hit $514 Billion. Here's Which Number Actually Matters More.fool.com
Alphabet recently raised its artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure budget for the year.
Via The Motley Fool · August 16, 2026
I Checked VIG's Top Holdings. They're Not What You'd Expect From a Dividend ETF.fool.com
This ETF focuses on a specific type of dividend stock.
Via The Motley Fool · August 16, 2026
Neuroscience Is Becoming AbbVie's Quiet Powerhouse -- and Management Now Sees $12.7 Billion in Sales This Yearfool.com
AbbVie has another blockbuster business emerging.
Via The Motley Fool · August 16, 2026
Meet the Roundhill ETF With 26% of Its Assets Parked in Micron Technology Stockfool.com
Via The Motley Fool · August 16, 2026
Applied Materials Trades More Than 25% Below Its High With Revenue at a Recordfool.com
The equipment maker just posted records on nearly every line and guided even higher. The stock is priced as if it won't last.
Via The Motley Fool · August 16, 2026
Why SK Hynix Stock Skyrocketed This Weekfool.com
SK Hynix just had a monster week on the market.
Via The Motley Fool · August 16, 2026
Energy Transfer Just Raised Its 2026 Guidance. Is the Stock Still a Buy?fool.com
The midstream company raised its guidance for yearly adjusted EBITDA during its second-quarter earnings report.
Via The Motley Fool · August 16, 2026
Better Quantum Computing Stock: IBM or D-Wave?fool.com
Two quantum leaders are pursuing very different paths to commercial success. See which strategy may offer investors the stronger balance of upside, resilience, and long-term potential.
Via The Motley Fool · August 16, 2026
Bloom Energy Stock Has Surged 150% in 2026. Is It Still a Buy?fool.com
The company's "time" advantage could keep this rally going.
Via The Motley Fool · August 16, 2026
If You're 50 and Have More Than This Number in Your 401(k), You're Ahead of the Averagefool.com
Here's how your savings stack up.
Via The Motley Fool · August 16, 2026
Why Smithfield Foods Stock Sank This Weekfool.com
Smithfield's Q2 results beat expectations, but the company's updated guidance brought bad news for investors.
Via The Motley Fool · August 16, 2026
Here Are 2 TSX Stocks I’d Use to Supercharge My TFSAhttps://www.fool.ca/2026/08/16/here-are-2-tsx-stocks-id-use-to-supercharge-my-tfsa/?source=iedfctemc0000001&utm_source=financialcontent&utm_campaign=CA_All_Articles&utm_content=Articles&utm_medium=rssfeed&lidx=0&referring_guid=4fdd04ab-9977-4f06-a6e2-ba8f8fa3329b
These TSX stocks have solid fundamentals, expanding market share, and long runways for growth, with potential to deliver solid returns.
Via The Motley Fool · August 16, 2026
If a Bear Market Is Coming in 2026, Here's What History Says Investors Should Do Right Nowfool.com
Over the last 60 years, we've averaged one bear market every six years.
Via The Motley Fool · August 16, 2026
What Are the Safest Dividend Stocks in Canada Right Now?https://www.fool.ca/2026/08/16/what-are-the-safest-dividend-stocks-in-canada-right-now/?source=iedfctemc0000001&utm_source=financialcontent&utm_campaign=CA_All_Articles&utm_content=Articles&utm_medium=rssfeed&lidx=0&referring_guid=5ad299ff-9d55-4997-9e45-e793068d0f79
With their reliable business models, consistent dividend payouts, and disciplined capital investment strategies, these two dividend stocks are well suited for conservative income-focused investors seeking stable, long-term returns.
Via The Motley Fool · August 16, 2026
Copper Is Rebounding. What's the Best Way to Invest?fool.com
Copper prices continue to climb this year, despite minor setbacks.
Via The Motley Fool · August 16, 2026
There's No Denying Altria Group Has a High Yield, But This Stock Could Be an Even Better Buy for Dividend Investors Looking for Reliable Passive Incomefool.com
It's important to look at other factors besides dividend yields.
Via The Motley Fool · August 16, 2026
Better Space Stock: Redwire or Kratos Defense?fool.com
The space economy needs far more than rockets. Discover which hidden infrastructure providers could benefit, where their strongest advantages lie, and what could derail the opportunity.
Via The Motley Fool · August 16, 2026
This Is My Top Canadian Dividend Stock, and I’m Never Sellinghttps://www.fool.ca/2026/08/16/this-is-my-top-canadian-dividend-stock-and-im-never-selling/?source=iedfctemc0000001&utm_source=financialcontent&utm_campaign=CA_All_Articles&utm_content=Articles&utm_medium=rssfeed&lidx=0&referring_guid=63706571-a239-4477-b1a5-93465ec68b25
The bank’s ability to deliver profitable growth, solid history of payouts, and potential to grow dividends make it a top income stock.
Via The Motley Fool · August 16, 2026
Social Security's Trump Bump-Driven 2027 COLA May Lead to a Silver Lining for the First Time Since 2023fool.com
Social Security's 2027 raise is being boosted by President Donald Trump's policies -- but this might not be the biggest story.
Via The Motley Fool · August 16, 2026
Here Are 2 Monthly Dividend Stocks I’d Buy for My TFSAhttps://www.fool.ca/2026/08/16/here-are-2-monthly-dividend-stocks-id-buy-for-my-tfsa/?source=iedfctemc0000001&utm_source=financialcontent&utm_campaign=CA_All_Articles&utm_content=Articles&utm_medium=rssfeed&lidx=0&referring_guid=9a151a83-cdc5-48c2-b49c-12bb664fd1c1
If you like dividends hitting your TFSA every month, these two Canadian stocks are quintessential for a passive-income portfolio.
Via The Motley Fool · August 16, 2026
1 Growth Stock Trading at More Than Half Off Its Peak Could Turn $500 Into $2,000 by 2027fool.com
Lululemon's stock has taken a major hit, but its strong brand and remaining growth opportunities could create significant upside if the company successfully gets back on track.
Via The Motley Fool · August 16, 2026
I’m Adding These 2 Monthly Dividend Stocks to My TFSAhttps://www.fool.ca/2026/08/16/im-adding-these-2-monthly-dividend-stocks-to-my-tfsa/?source=iedfctemc0000001&utm_source=financialcontent&utm_campaign=CA_All_Articles&utm_content=Articles&utm_medium=rssfeed&lidx=0&referring_guid=f77007e1-b4a7-4159-b260-c797bf71744c
Discover safe dividend strategies for your TFSA. Find out why a defensive approach is crucial after Telus's recent cut.
Via The Motley Fool · August 16, 2026
Walmart Keeps Raising Its Payout No Matter What the Market Does. Here's Why That Matters Now.fool.com
Thanks to the retailer's reliable business model, management should be able to keep boosting its dividend payouts for years to come.
Via The Motley Fool · August 16, 2026
AMD Turned $10,000 Into More Than $700,000 in a Decade. The S&P 500 Turned It Into About $42,000.fool.com
One chipmaker beat the index by a factor of 17 over ten years. The path there included a 55% single-year drop.
Via The Motley Fool · August 16, 2026
3 Magnificent High-Yield Dividend Stocks to Buy That Are Near 52-Week Lowsfool.com
Recent sell-offs appear overdone for these three dividend stocks.
Via The Motley Fool · August 16, 2026
Why Is Everyone Talking About AMD Stock?fool.com
AMD is beginning to capture its massive opportunity in the data center segment.
Via The Motley Fool · August 16, 2026
Retirees Worried About Possible Social Security Cuts Risk Making Matters Worse if They Do Thisfool.com
It sounds like a good idea until you actually look at the math.
Via The Motley Fool · August 16, 2026
The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) Beat the Vanguard Morningstar Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) for 4 Straight Years. Here's Why That's About to Change.fool.com
The Vanguard Morningstar Total Stock Market ETF is more value-oriented and diversified than the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF.
Via The Motley Fool · August 16, 2026
Here's the Right Way to Cancel a Credit Card Without Hurting Your Credit Scorefool.com
Canceling a card the wrong way can damage your credit score. Here's how to close an account safely -- and when to skip it entirely.
Via The Motley Fool · August 16, 2026
The Stock Market Is About To Do Something It's Never Done This Century. History Says This Is What Happens Next (Hint: It's Bullish)fool.com
S&P 500 earnings are on track to grow 50% this quarter, but there's more to the story than that.
Via The Motley Fool · August 16, 2026
Should You Buy Taiwan Semiconductor Stock Below $440? Here's What History Says.fool.com
TSMC looks pricey, but there's a good reason for that.
Via The Motley Fool · August 16, 2026
If You Invest $100 a Month in VGT Starting Today, Here's What History Says You Could Have in 20 Yearsfool.com
You wonʻt believe how much a $5,000 investment in the Vanguard Information Technology ETF would have generated over the past 20 years.
Via The Motley Fool · August 16, 2026
This Dividend King Has Raised Its Payout for 64 Straight Years -- And It's Outperforming the "Magnificent Seven" This Yearfool.com
Coca-Cola has continued to grow shareholder value.
Via The Motley Fool · August 16, 2026
Netflix Stock Is Down Nearly 40%. What's Going On?fool.com
Investors seem pessimistic about Netflix's future. But is that justified?
Via The Motley Fool · August 16, 2026
Do You Believe These 6 Credit Score Myths? It Could Be Costing Youfool.com
Think checking your own credit score can lower it? That's one of six myths that could be quietly costing you. Here's what to know.
Via The Motley Fool · August 16, 2026
Happen Bank Is Crushing SoFi This Year. Here's the Reason Why It's Still the Better Buy.fool.com
It all comes down to the fundamentals of banking.
Via The Motley Fool · August 16, 2026
Plug Power Tested a Backup Power System With Microsoft. Here's Why the CEO Says That's Not a Real Pivot Yet.fool.com
Plug Power's collaboration with Microsoft to explore hydrogen fuel cell technology opens up a new market opportunity, but it doesn't represent a strategic shift for the company.
Via The Motley Fool · August 16, 2026
Strategy CEO Phong Le Thinks MSTR Stock Will Outperform Bitcoin During the Next Bull Market. Here's Why He's Wrong.fool.com
Even if Bitcoin recovers, Strategy may have a difficult time regaining its former mojo.
Via The Motley Fool · August 16, 2026
The Stock Market Is on the Verge of Doing Something That No One's Witnessed in Nearly 156 Years, and the Consequences May Be Dire for Wall Streetfool.com
Eventually, the music always stops.
Via The Motley Fool · August 16, 2026
Broadcom vs. AMD: Which AI Chip Stock Is the Better Buy?broadcom
These chipmakers have crushed the S&P 500, but it's a close call when comparing them.
Via The Motley Fool · August 16, 2026
The L.A. Lakers Delivered a 1-Year Return of 25%. These ETFs Have Done Even Better.fool.com
Most people don't have $12.5 billion to buy the L.A. Lakers. But with stock ETFs, you could earn a higher return than the Lakers' owners.
Via The Motley Fool · August 16, 2026
Bitcoin Miner Riot Platforms Just Signed a $9 Billion Compute Deal With Anthropic. Why AI Is Now the Key to Valuing Bitcoin Mining Stocks.fool.com
Several Bitcoin-mining stocks have transitioned to data centers specifically for artificial intelligence compute.
Via The Motley Fool · August 16, 2026
Rival Shows the Drawback in Tesla's Driverless Tech Strategy. Are They Right?fool.com
Waymo sees flaws in camera-only driverless technology systems Tesla plans to use?
Via The Motley Fool · August 16, 2026
The Trade Desk Stock Just Crashed. Should Investors Buy the Dip?fool.com
Buying the dip can be rewarding, but only when you understand why The Trade Desk's stock has fallen.
Via The Motley Fool · August 16, 2026
Warren Buffett's Successor, Greg Abel, Put Nearly $35 Billion of Cash to Work Last Quarter. Here's What He Bought.fool.com
Buffett hardly saw any opportunities for Berkshire Hathaway last year. How is Abel finding them today?
Via The Motley Fool · August 16, 2026
Walmart Stock Has Been Sluggish This Year. Should You Buy it Before It Reports Earnings on Aug. 20?fool.com
It's up only 4% year to date.
Via The Motley Fool · August 16, 2026
3 Reasons This Top Warren Buffett Dividend Stock Is a Passive Income Investor's Dreamfool.com
This single position now generates about $850 million in annual income for the conglomerate.
Via The Motley Fool · August 16, 2026
$10,000 in NuScale at Its 52-Week High Is Worth About $1,650 Todayfool.com
Shares of the reactor developer peaked above $57 last October. The business delivered $75,000 of revenue last quarter.
Via The Motley Fool · August 16, 2026
Elon Musk Has Said He Wants 25% Voting Control of Tesla to Feel Comfortable Leading Its AI Push. Here's What That Threshold Means for Shareholders.fool.com
Musk wants more control, and shareholders could soon face a decision.
Via The Motley Fool · August 16, 2026
Why the Alnylam Sell-Off Looks Overdone -- and What Investors Are Missingfool.com
Yes, Alnylam has had some bad news. But the bad news isn't as horrible as many think.
Via The Motley Fool · August 16, 2026
Here's How Much Money You'd Have Today If You Invested $1,000 in the S&P 500 During Every Stock Market Crash Since 1950 (Spoiler Alert: Wow!)fool.com
With inflation lingering and a potential rate hike on the horizon, some economists worry that an economic slowdown could be on the way.
Via The Motley Fool · August 16, 2026
Is It Smart to Buy Stocks Nearly 4 Years Into a Bull Market? History Offers a Clear Answer.fool.com
How long does the average bull market last?
Via The Motley Fool · August 16, 2026
Apple: For Investors, the 3 Things That Matter Now Are AI, Growth, and Valuation (NASDAQ: AAPL)fool.com
Investors who are interested in this dominant consumer tech business should pay close attention to the factors that matter most to its investment thesis.
Via The Motley Fool · August 16, 2026
Peloton Just Posted Its First Full Year of Profits. Here's Why I'm Still Not Buying the Stock.fool.com
Cost savings boosted net income and free cash flow, but revenue remained flat last quarter.
Via The Motley Fool · August 16, 2026
Where Will Bitcoin Be in 5 Years?fool.com
There's one major thing holding Bitcoin back.
Via The Motley Fool · August 16, 2026
The Market Is Flashing a Warning Sign -- and Savvy Investors Know It Points to an Opportunity to Buy These Stocksfool.com
When this sign flashes, it can mean that it's time to buy certain stocks.
Via The Motley Fool · August 16, 2026
Is CoreWeave Stock a Buy After a Co-Founder's Latest Insider Filing? Here's What to Knowfool.com
McBee exercised 197,000 options and liquidated indirect holdings across trusts, yet retains a significant number of derivative securities signaling sustained long-term alignment.
Via The Motley Fool · August 16, 2026
These 5 AI Stocks Have Returned 300%-Plus Over the Past 3 Years -- and 1 Still Looks Dirt Cheapfool.com
Even among an impressive peer group of chip companies, Micron Technology stands out.
Via The Motley Fool · August 16, 2026
Should You Worry That Another CoreWeave Insider Sold? Here's What to Knowfool.com
Brannin McBee exercised stock options and immediately liquidated the position under a pre-established trading plan.
Via The Motley Fool · August 16, 2026
President Donald Trump Claims Costs Are "All Coming Down Now," but the Evolution of Trumpflation Appears to Be Having the Opposite Effectfool.com
President Trump's victory lap on inflation may be a bit premature.
Via The Motley Fool · August 16, 2026
What Other Restaurant Chains Should Learn From The Cheesecake Factory's Successfool.com
The company's record revenue quarter and significant momentum provide a valuable lesson to struggling restaurant stocks.
Via The Motley Fool · August 16, 2026
CoreWeave's Operating Chief Sold Before Earnings. Here's What to Knowfool.com
Jain exercised options and sold shares to cover tax withholding from a vesting event, retaining close to 148,000 shares and 270,000 options outstanding.
Via The Motley Fool · August 16, 2026
Social Security COLA Watch 2027: Here's the Latest on What to Expectfool.com
If you're eager to know what next year's raise will look like, you're not alone.
Via The Motley Fool · August 16, 2026
A CoreWeave Insider Cashed In Options Before Earnings. Here's What to Knowfool.com
This filing reports the exercise of vested options and tax withholding obligations.
Via The Motley Fool · August 16, 2026
Costco: Patient Investors Know the Bear Case (NASDAQ: COST)fool.com
It's easy to be bullish about a company when its shares have produced a total return of 564% in the past decade.
Via The Motley Fool · August 16, 2026
CoreWeave's CEO Sold Stock as Revenue Doubled. Here's What to Knowfool.com
Disposition reduces his direct equity stake by 10% under a pre-established trading plan, though he retains a 0.34% ownership position and substantial derivative holdings.
Via The Motley Fool · August 16, 2026
Morgan Stanley Says SpaceX Is Worth $300 Per Share. The Stock Trades Near $140. Here's Who I Think Is Right.fool.com
SpaceX's acquisition of Cursor could mean big things for Elon Musk's company.
Via The Motley Fool · August 16, 2026
IonQ Paid $1.8 Billion for a Chip Foundry. Here's What Investors Should Know.fool.com
The quantum computing specialist now owns a chip factory that generates nearly twice its own revenue.
Via The Motley Fool · August 16, 2026
Cintas Hit a Record 51% Margin. Here's Why Five Insider Filings Don't Change the Storyfool.com
This disposition was non-discretionary and triggered by tax withholding obligations from restricted share vesting.
Via The Motley Fool · August 16, 2026
What Investors Should Know About This Trump Media Insider Filingfool.com
Scott Glabe disposed of shares worth about $213,000 to cover tax withholding obligations tied to restricted stock unit vesting.
Via The Motley Fool · August 16, 2026
A Sea Limited Co-Founder Still Holds 21.6 Million Shares After Selling. Here's How to Read Itfool.com
This liquidation was executed under a pre-scheduled Rule 10b5-1 plan adopted last September, with the executive retaining substantial ownership afterward.
Via The Motley Fool · August 16, 2026
Here's What a $10,000 Palantir Investment Could Be Worth by 2028fool.com
If Palantir can continue its success, the sky is the limit.
Via The Motley Fool · August 16, 2026
These 2 Potential Stock Splits Look Like Screaming Deals Right Nowfool.com
Micron and Sandisk have a solid outlook for the next year.
Via The Motley Fool · August 16, 2026
Prediction: Nvidia Stock Will Fall After Aug. 26. Here Are 2 Reasons Whyfool.com
The most important update of earnings season is fast approaching. Here's what investors should expect.
Via The Motley Fool · August 16, 2026
Will the 2027 Social Security COLA Exceed 4%? Here's What the Latest Estimate Says.fool.com
The 2027 Social Security COLA is finally coming into focus.
Via The Motley Fool · August 16, 2026
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