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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
Meet the Roundhill ETF With 26% of Its Assets Parked in Micron Technology Stockfool.com
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
The Stock Market Just Triggered 1 of its Rarest Signals on Record. Here's What History Says Will Happen Next.fool.com
The stock market is entering historically expensive territory. Here's what that means for investors.
Via The Motley Fool · August 16, 2026
Curaleaf Wants to Buy Aurora Cannabis for $272 Million. Is Canopy Growth the Next Marijuana Takeover Target?fool.com
Cannabis consolidation appears to be accelerating.
Via The Motley Fool · August 16, 2026
Amazon vs. Microsoft: Which Cloud Computing Behemoth Is the Better Artificial Intelligence (AI) Buy Today?fool.com
Both Amazon and Microsoft are benefiting from the AI arms race.
Via The Motley Fool · August 16, 2026
Bill Ackman Put 4.9% of Pershing Square USA Into the Netflix Trade That Cost Him $400 Million in 2022fool.com
The famed investor is back four years later. What he's buying looks almost nothing like what he sold.
Via The Motley Fool · August 15, 2026
AMD Just Borrowed $4.75 Billion, More Than Triple Its Last Bond Salefool.com
The chipmaker is sitting on $13 billion in cash and investments. Why the biggest debt sale in its history?
Via The Motley Fool · August 15, 2026
If You've Saved This Much for Retirement by Age 50, You're Ahead of the Gamefool.com
The good news is, even if you're behind, you've still got time to catch up.
Via The Motley Fool · August 15, 2026
Firefly Aerospace Is Awarded New Orbital Contract From Department of Defensefool.com
The company has been tasked to complete a preliminary design review for a deorbit mission.
Via The Motley Fool · August 15, 2026
Why Data Centers Are Turning Energy Stocks Into AI Playsfool.com
Energy stocks are becoming key players as data center energy demand explodes.
Via The Motley Fool · August 15, 2026
Could Investing $5,000 in SpaceX Help Make You a Millionaire?fool.com
SpaceX's shares will likely be volatile for a while.
Via The Motley Fool · August 15, 2026
This Cintas Insider's Stake Just Grew. Here's What the Filing Showsfool.com
This non-discretionary disposition was tied to restricted stock vesting.
Via The Motley Fool · August 15, 2026
Reddit vs. Snowflake: Which High-Growth Tech Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?fool.com
Reddit enjoys over 60% revenue growth, while Snowflake generates stronger free cash flow but trades at a premium valuation.
Via The Motley Fool · August 15, 2026
What a Cintas Operating Chief Insider Filing Signals as the Firm Moves to Absorb UniFirstfool.com
This filing details a non-discretionary sale to cover tax withholding on vested equity awards.
Via The Motley Fool · August 15, 2026
CrowdStrike Is One of My Largest Holdings and Trading Near Its All-Time High. Here's Why I'm Not Buying More Shares Right Now.fool.com
The timing of an investment matters, even for great companies.
Via The Motley Fool · August 15, 2026
Which Gold ETF Is the Better Buy: iShares' IAU or State Street's GLD?fool.com
Both funds track physical gold with nearly identical returns, but IAU's lower 0.25% expense ratio could compound into meaningful savings over decades for buy-and-hold investors.
Via The Motley Fool · August 15, 2026
If You'd Put $5,000 Into Rocket Lab 5 Years Ago, Here's How Much You'd Have Todayfool.com
You would have made a pretty penny.
Via The Motley Fool · August 15, 2026
Vanguard's VNQI or FlexShares' GQRE: Which Global Real Estate ETF Should Long-Term Investors Choose?fool.com
GQRE leans heavily on U.S. real estate despite its global branding, and that domestic tilt has delivered better returns than VNQI's more genuinely international portfolio.
Via The Motley Fool · August 15, 2026
These Are the Canadian Stocks I’d Trust in My TFSA for Lifehttps://www.fool.ca/2026/08/15/these-are-the-canadian-stocks-id-trust-in-my-tfsa-for-life/?source=iedfctemc0000001&utm_source=financialcontent&utm_campaign=CA_All_Articles&utm_content=Articles&utm_medium=rssfeed&lidx=0&referring_guid=1c9a5b40-9dc4-49d3-b220-a2ce1b49a2bd
The TFSA is the perfect place to hold investments that can compound over a lifetime. Here are three of my favourite Canadian TFSA stocks now.
Via The Motley Fool · August 15, 2026
Which U.S. Real Estate ETF Is the Better Buy: Vanguard's VNQ or State Street's RWR?fool.com
Both funds own the same blue chip REITs, but their differences in cost, structure, and recent performance make this an interesting choice.
Via The Motley Fool · August 15, 2026
Massive News for Intel Stock Investorsfool.com
The company is in the right business at the right time as demand for CPU's accelerate.
Via The Motley Fool · August 15, 2026
Should You Buy Intuit Stock Before the Huge Investor Update?fool.com
Substitute technology threatens to take Inuit's market share.
Via The Motley Fool · August 15, 2026
Super Micro Computer Stock is Soaring!fool.com
The management team is forecasting huge growth in its next fiscal year.
Via The Motley Fool · August 15, 2026
Massive News for Joby Aviation Stock Investorsfool.com
The company announced a new acquisition that investors will not want to miss.
Via The Motley Fool · August 15, 2026
Is Airbnb an Undervalued Stock to Buy?fool.com
Travel demand continues to increase despite macroeconomic headwinds.
Via The Motley Fool · August 15, 2026
Is DoorDash Stock an Undervalued Stock to Buy?fool.com
Consumers have grown to love the convenience of food delivery.
Via The Motley Fool · August 15, 2026
CoreWeave Stock is Soaring!fool.com
Demand continues to exceed supply.
Via The Motley Fool · August 15, 2026
Should You Buy CrowdStrike Stock Before the Huge Investor Update?fool.com
The proliferation of agentic AI is requiring increasing cybersecurity spending.
Via The Motley Fool · August 15, 2026