Snowflake Earnings Surge Lifts Software ETF After Heavy Outflows
SAN FRANCISCO — The iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF (IGV) reversed a sharp decline on Monday, climbing after Snowflake Inc. reported robust second-quarter earnings that highlighted the accel...
Motley Fool Highlights Seagate's AI Storage Growth Prospects
NEW YORK — The Motley Fool published an analysis on Monday highlighting Seagate Technology plc as a primary beneficiary of the surging demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure, citing project...
Apple Excluded From Top 10 Stock List Despite Strong Financial Metrics
SAN FRANCISCO — Apple Inc. was notably absent from a newly released ranking of the ten best stocks to buy, even as the report highlighted the technology giant's robust revenue growth, aggressive share...
Global Fraud Network DoppelCart Targets Shoppers via 119,000 Fake E-Shops
SEPT. 8, 2026 — A massive international fraud operation known as DoppelCart has established a sprawling network of more than 119,000 counterfeit e-commerce domains designed to harvest credit card deta...
Russian Ballistic Missiles Strike Kyiv, Igniting Fires Across Capital
KYIV, Ukraine — Russian forces launched ballistic missiles at the Ukrainian capital early Monday, triggering multiple fires visible across Kyiv as air raid sirens wailed through the city. The attack o...
West Virginia AG Warns Apple of Legal Action Over Child Safety Protocols
SAN FRANCISCO — West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey issued a stark warning to Apple Inc. on Monday, stating the technology giant could face legal consequences similar to Meta Platforms Inc.'s $...
GreenWood Investor Reports Q2 Underperformance, Cites Avoidance of AI Hype
NEW YORK — The GreenWood Investor released its second-quarter 2026 investor letter on Monday, disclosing a period of underperformance and detailing the firm's strategic decision to avoid artificial in...
Russian Tu-95MS Bombers Conduct Repeat Cruise Missile Launches in September 2026
MOSCOW — Russian Tupolev Tu-95MS strategic bombers executed a series of repeat cruise missile launches on Sept. 8, 2026, marking a significant escalation in aerial military activity from the nation's ...
Russia Launches Four Iskander Missiles at Kyiv in Early Morning Strike
KYIV, Ukraine — Russia launched four Iskander ballistic missiles from the Bryansk region toward Kyiv early Monday, with impacts reported in the western sectors of the Ukrainian capital. The attack occ...
EverBank to Acquire WaFd in $3.9 Billion Reverse Merger Deal
EVERBANK has agreed to combine with Washington Federal, known as WaFd, in a $3.9 billion reverse merger transaction that will create one of the largest regional banking entities in the United States. ...
Caterpillar Q2 Earnings Surge on AI-Driven Power Equipment Demand
CHICAGO (AP) — Caterpillar Inc. reported robust second-quarter financial results for 2026, driven by an unprecedented surge in demand for power generation equipment linked to the artificial intelligen...
Analysts Rank Top Stocks for 2026, Excluding Johnson & Johnson Despite Strong Performance
NEW YORK — Financial analysts have released a new ranking of top stocks to purchase in 2026, identifying key opportunities within the defensive sector while notably excluding pharmaceutical giant John...
Motley Fool Compares Airbnb and Shopify as Top Consumer Service Investments
NEW YORK — Investment advisory firm The Motley Fool published a comprehensive analysis on Monday comparing Airbnb Inc. and Shopify Inc. as leading options within the global consumer services sector. T...
Synergy CHC Corp. Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Following Costco Exit
NEW YORK — Synergy CHC Corp., a consumer healthcare company, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in a U.S. federal court on Sunday, citing severe financial distress after losing its largest ret...
Motley Fool Analysis Favors Shopify Over Alibaba for Long-Term E-Commerce Growth
SAN FRANCISCO — The Motley Fool, a financial advice and investment research firm, published an analysis on Monday comparing two of the world's largest e-commerce platform operators, concluding that Sh...
Russian Geran-4 Drones Strike Two Airfields Near Kyiv in Coordinated Attack
KYIV, Ukraine — Russian forces launched a coordinated drone assault on two strategic airfields near the Ukrainian capital early Sunday, targeting military infrastructure at Vasylkov and striking a hel...
Iran Condemns Canada for Supporting U.S. Military Actions in Region
TEHRAN — Iran's Foreign Ministry on Sunday sharply criticized Canada for its continued support of United States military operations in the Middle East, accusing Ottawa of hypocrisy regarding its state...
Russian Forces Strike Industrial Sites and Logistics Hub Near Kyiv
KYIV, Ukraine — Russian military forces launched a series of drone attacks on industrial enterprises and a major logistics center in the Kyiv region early Sunday, targeting infrastructure in the Borys...
Yemen Launches Additional Projectiles Amid Regional Tensions
SANAA, Yemen — A new series of projectile launches originated from Yemen on Sunday, escalating military activity in the region as dawn approached. The incidents occurred shortly before midnight local ...
OpenAI Investigates Widespread Disruptions to ChatGPT Image and File Services
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — OpenAI is actively investigating a widespread technical incident causing failures in image generation and significant delays when users attempt to upload files to its ChatGPT plat...
Norway's Sovereign Fund Signals Potential Exit from Long-Duration U.S. Treasuries
OSLO — Norway's Government Pension Fund Global, the world's largest sovereign wealth fund, signaled on Sunday that it may divest tens of billions of dollars in long-term U.S. Treasury bonds, a move th...
Artisan Partners Highlights Entegris in Second-Quarter Investor Letter Amid Semiconductor Recovery Outlook
CHICAGO — Artisan Partners, a major asset management firm based in the United States, released its second-quarter 2026 investor letter for the Artisan Mid Cap Fund on Monday, identifying semiconductor...
Costco Digital Sales Surge as Motley Fool Questions Valuation Ahead of Holiday Season
SEATTLE — Costco Wholesale Corp. reported robust growth in its digital sales channels this week, even as prominent investment analyst The Motley Fool flagged concerns over the retailer's current valua...
Alibaba and Coupang Face Off as Investors Weigh Scale Against Growth for 2026
SEOUL/SHANGHAI — As investors navigate the shifting landscape of global e-commerce in 2026, a stark contrast has emerged between China's Alibaba Group and South Korea's Coupang Inc., presenting two di...
Musk's Concentrated Tesla Stake Raises Questions for Investors
NEW YORK — Elon Musk's substantial equity position in Tesla Inc. has emerged as a focal point for investors analyzing the risks and potential benefits of concentrated chief executive ownership within ...
Verizon Delivers 24% Total Return to Investors Despite Stock Price Decline Over Five Years
NEW YORK — Verizon Communications Inc. reported a total return of approximately 24% for shareholders over the past five years, driven primarily by dividend reinvestment despite a decline in its underl...
Pampa Energía Founder Buys $507,000 in Shares Amid Market Uncertainty
BUENOS AIRES — Marcos Marcelo Mindlin, the founder and chairman of Pampa Energía S.A., purchased 150,000 shares of the Argentine energy company for approximately $507,000 on August 27, 2026. The trans...
Motley Fool Highlights Kimbell Royalty and Williams Companies as Key Energy Dividend Plays
NEW YORK, Sept. 7 (AP) — The Motley Fool published an analysis on Monday identifying Kimbell Royalty Partners and The Williams Companies as standout opportunities within the energy sector, citing thei...
Iran Warns U.S. After Testing Anti-Ship Missile Near Warship in Persian Gulf
TEHRAN — Iran's top security official stated Monday that Washington has received a clear warning regarding Tehran's new missile capabilities following a test launch of an anti-ship weapon near a Unite...
Hackers Claim Breach of Florida DMV Database, Demand Ransom
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A cybercriminal group known as ShinyHunters claimed on Monday to have breached the Florida Department of Motor Vehicles' internal DAVID database, stealing more than 200,000 driver ...