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DENVER — Investment advisory firm The Motley Fool published a detailed analysis on Monday comparing two distinct exchange-traded funds from Vanguard, aiming to guide investors navigating the current g...

Intel Raises $23 Billion to Fund Global Expansion for AI Chip Production

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Intel Corp. announced on Monday that it has secured $23 billion in new equity financing to accelerate the construction of advanced semiconductor manufacturing facilities across t...

Tepper Boosts AI Holdings While Exiting SanDisk in Q2 Shift

NEW YORK — Billionaire investor David Tepper, head of Appaloosa Management, executed a significant portfolio realignment in the second quarter, markedly increasing stakes in artificial intelligence in...

Guggenheim Raises Vistra Price Target to $300 Citing Hyperscaler Deals and NVIDIA Partnership

NEW YORK (AP) — Guggenheim analyst Shahriar Pourreza set a $300 price target for Vistra Corp. stock on Monday, projecting significant upside for the power generator despite recent sector-wide declines...

Motley Fool Highlights Protagonist Therapeutics in Analysis of Johnson & Johnson Portfolio

NEW YORK (Aug. 31, 2026) — The Motley Fool published an analysis Monday identifying Protagonist Therapeutics as a key holding within Johnson & Johnson's biotech and medtech investment portfolio, follo...

Market Watchers Warn of Correction as Inflation Persists Above Fed Target

NEW YORK — Investors face a potential stock market correction as persistent inflation and looming interest rate hikes threaten economic stability, financial analysts warned Monday. The caution comes a...

Hedge and Mutual Funds Boost Stakes in Visa, Mastercard Amid Fintech Rally

NEW YORK — Major hedge funds and mutual fund managers significantly increased their holdings in leading fintech stocks, including Visa Inc. and Mastercard Inc., as institutional investors reaffirmed c...

Saudi Arabia Seeks $8 Billion in Loans Amid War-Induced Financial Strain

RIYADH, Aug. 31 (AP) — Saudi Arabia is seeking approximately $8 billion in loans to address mounting financial pressures stemming from its involvement in an ongoing war, marking a significant shift fo...

Investment Firms Urge Holding AI Stocks Amid Historical September Market Volatility

NEW YORK — Financial analysts from The Motley Fool and Bank of America have issued fresh guidance advising investors to maintain positions in artificial intelligence equities, including Nvidia Corp. a...

Magnificent Seven Tech Giants Outpace Smaller AI Firms in Mid-Year Review

NEW YORK — The seven largest technology companies, collectively known as the "Magnificent Seven," have continued to outperform smaller artificial intelligence-focused firms through the first half of 2...

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Buffett Warns of Gambling Risks as U.S. Market Valuations Hit Record Highs

OMAHA, Neb. — Warren Buffett, the chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., issued a stark warning to investors on Monday, cautioning that soaring stock market valuations are blurring the line betw...

Moderna and Merck Shares Surge on Positive Melanoma Vaccine Trial Results

NEW YORK — Shares of Moderna Inc. and Merck & Co. Inc. climbed sharply in early trading Monday following the announcement of positive late-stage clinical trial results for a melanoma vaccine developed...

Global AI Capital Expenditure Projected to Hit $800 Billion by 2026

SAN FRANCISCO — Global capital expenditure on artificial intelligence infrastructure is projected to reach $800 billion in 2026, with some financial analysts forecasting the figure could surpass $1 tr...

Analyst Forecasts Meta Stock Recovery to All-Time Highs by 2029 Despite Recent Headwinds

SAN FRANCISCO — A financial analyst from The Motley Fool has projected that Meta Platforms Inc. stock will reclaim its all-time high before the end of 2029, citing robust growth in the company's adver...

Fed Chair Warsh Signals Rate Hikes at Jackson Hole to Combat Inflation

JACKSON HOLE, Wyo. — Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh delivered a decisive shift in monetary policy rhetoric Monday, prioritizing price stability over forward-looking guidance and signaling that inte...

Nvidia Shares Surge on Record Data Center Revenue and Strong Outlook

SAN FRANCISCO — Nvidia Corp. shares climbed sharply over the past month, transforming a £5,000 investment made at the start of August into nearly £6,000 as the chipmaker reported explosive growth in i...

Riverview Bancorp Shareholders Approve Director Slate and Stock Plan at Annual Meeting

PITTSBURGH — Riverview Bancorp shareholders approved all three proposals presented at the company's 29th annual meeting on Monday, endorsing a new board slate, executive compensation levels, and a fre...

U.S. Stocks Tumble as Inflation Fears Prompt Rate Hike Concerns Under Trump Administration

NEW YORK — U.S. stock markets tumbled on Monday as investors reacted sharply to signs that inflation remains stubbornly high, raising the specter of further interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve ...

Investing.com Prepares September AI Stock Picks Following August Gains

NEW YORK — Investing.com announced on Monday that it will release a new list of artificial intelligence-selected stocks for September, following a month in which its algorithmic portfolio recorded sig...

Shein Targets Hong Kong IPO in 2026 Amid Market Headwinds

HONG KONG — Fast fashion giant Shein is preparing to launch its initial public offering on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, marking a pivotal moment for the privately held retailer as it seeks to raise c...

Fed Chairman Warsh Signals Persistent Inflation Fight at Jackson Hole, Pushing Yields Higher

JACKSON HOLE, Wyo. — Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh adopted a sharply hawkish stance on interest rate policy Monday, warning that the central bank's battle against inflation remains far from ove...

Wall Street Futures Slide as U.S.-Iran Military Clash Reignites Inflation Fears

NEW YORK — Wall Street futures dipped Monday morning as renewed military hostilities between the United States and Iran sent oil prices surging, intensifying global concerns over a resurgence of infla...

Global Oil Prices Surge Past $90 Amid Renewed West Asia Tensions

LONDON (Aug. 31, 2026) — Global oil prices climbed more than 2% on Monday as Brent crude breached the $90 per barrel threshold, driven by escalating geopolitical instability in West Asia. The sharp in...

Moderna Shares Surge 127% on Cancer Vaccine Speculation Despite Analyst Skepticism

NEW YORK, Aug. 30 (AP) — Shares of Moderna Inc. skyrocketed 127% in trading Friday as investors reacted to speculation surrounding a potential breakthrough in the company's mRNA cancer vaccine develop...

X-Energy Deploys AI Strategy to Accelerate Small Modular Reactor Development

HOUSTON — X-Energy, a newly public nuclear energy developer, announced on Saturday that it is integrating advanced artificial intelligence into the design and operational phases of its small modular r...

Motley Fool Weighs Caterpillar and Chevron for AI Power Infrastructure Investments

DENVER — The Motley Fool published an analysis on Sunday comparing industrial giant Caterpillar Inc. and energy major Chevron Corp. as potential investment vehicles for powering the surging demand of ...

Palo Alto Networks Beats Q3 Expectations as AI Security Drives Revenue Surge

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Palo Alto Networks Inc. reported robust third-quarter fiscal 2026 earnings on Sunday, driven by accelerating demand for artificial intelligence-native security solutions and the ...

Rep. Rulli Discloses Sale of Alphabet Stock Amid Potential Losses

WASHINGTON — Representative Michael Rulli disclosed on Sunday that he sold between $50,000 and $100,000 worth of stock in Alphabet Inc., the parent company of Google, on Aug. 24. The transaction, repo...

Market Analyst Warns of 1907-Style Crash Amid Rising Leverage and Valuations