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AMD Stock Slides Despite AI Revenue Surge Fueled by OpenAI Deal
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Advanced Micro Devices Inc. reported a sharp increase in artificial intelligence revenue driven by a major graphics processing unit agreement with OpenAI, yet the company's shares f...
Evercore ISI Warns of Market Selloff as AI Giants Plan IPOs
NEW YORK — Strategists at Evercore ISI have issued a warning that the anticipated initial public offerings of artificial intelligence leaders OpenAI and Anthropic could trigger a significant selloff i...
Sands Capital Highlights Flutter Entertainment in Q2 2026 Letter Amid Prediction Market Concerns
NEW YORK — Sands Capital Global Growth Fund released its second-quarter 2026 investor letter on Monday, detailing a strategic focus on Flutter Entertainment plc and outlining specific concerns regardi...
Motley Fool Analyzes Vanguard Tech ETF Performance, Promotes Stock Advisor Service
NEW YORK, Sept. 7 (AP) — The Motley Fool published an analysis on Monday examining the historical performance of the Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT), using the review to highlight the risks ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Motley Fool Publishes Buffett-Inspired Strategy for Bear Market Investing
NEW YORK (Sept. 7, 2026) — The Motley Fool released a new investment analysis on Sunday outlining Warren Buffett's historical approach to navigating bear markets, while simultaneously promoting its pr...
Hyperliquid Strategies Shares Surge 94% in August Amid Regulatory Optimism
NEW YORK — Shares of Hyperliquid Strategies skyrocketed approximately 94% during August 2026, significantly outpacing the performance of Bitcoin and the broader cryptocurrency market. The dramatic ral...
Biotech ETFs Surge as Big Pharma Acquisitions Offset Patent Losses
NEW YORK — The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) posted a 26% gain over the past three months, driven by aggressive acquisition activity from major pharmaceutical companies seeking to replace revenue lo...
Analysts Rank Micron Among Top Ten Stocks Amid Memory Sector Comparison
NEW YORK — Financial analysts have identified Micron Technology Inc. as one of the top ten stocks to buy in a new market assessment released on Monday, citing strong fundamentals within the semiconduc...
Netflix Shares Tumble in 2026 Amid Leadership Transition and Acquisition Speculation
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Netflix Inc. shares fell sharply on Monday as investors grappled with a confluence of market headwinds, the departure of co-founder Reed Hastings from his executive role, and intens...
Alphabet Shares Plunge Over 10% Despite Strong Q2 Earnings as Debt Concerns Mount
SAN FRANCISCO — Alphabet Inc. shares tumbled more than 10% from their recent highs on Tuesday, erasing gains from a second-quarter earnings report that highlighted robust growth in its cloud division....
Motley Fool Weighs Caterpillar and Corning as Top Industrial Picks for 2026
DENVER — Investment advisory firm The Motley Fool published a comparative analysis on Monday evaluating the investment potential of Caterpillar Inc. and Corning Inc., aiming to guide investors toward ...
Chewy and Coupang Face Divergent Investment Paths in 2026 Market Review
NEW YORK — A comprehensive financial analysis released Monday positions Chewy Inc. and Coupang Inc. as distinct investment options for the 2026 fiscal year, highlighting divergent business models and ...