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3 Chip Designers That Could Make Investors a Fortunefool.com
All three companies are growing their chip business at a rapid pace.
Via The Motley Fool · May 17, 2026
Pulse Biosciences CEO Bought 15,000 Company Shares. Here's What That Means for Investors.fool.com
Pulse Biosciences, a developer of non-thermal bioelectric treatments, reported a notable insider buy amid recent stock price gains.
Via The Motley Fool · May 17, 2026
Is Opendoor Stock a Buy After Its CEO Purchased 100,000 Shares?fool.com
This digital real estate platform, focused on home transactions, reported a recent insider buy amid notable one-year price gains.
Via The Motley Fool · May 17, 2026
4 Dividend Energy Stocks to Buy Right Nowfool.com
Enbridge, Enterprise Products Partners, Energy Transfer, and MPXL all pay dividends currently yielding above 5%.
Via The Motley Fool · May 17, 2026
Great News: This Magnificent 7 Stock May Still Have Lots of Room to Runfool.com
Alphabet's AI growth is accelerating, but capex is climbing fast. Here's what investors should watch before deciding if the rally still has room to run.
Via The Motley Fool · May 17, 2026
Shoals Technologies' CFO Sold Over 54,000 Company Shares. What Does That Mean for Investors?fool.com
This solar and EV infrastructure supplier reported a notable insider sale amid strong one-year share gains.
Via The Motley Fool · May 17, 2026
The Asset Manager Whose Private Credit Fund Just Capped Withdrawals. Should BlackRock Investors Worry?fool.com
BlackRock has put the brakes on redemptions from one of its main private credit funds; it is a bad sign, but not the end of the world.
Via The Motley Fool · May 17, 2026
SpaceX Accelerates Its IPO Timeline: 10 Things You Need to Knowfool.com
SpaceX is fine-tuning the details of Wall Street's largest-ever initial public offering (IPO), including its ticker symbol, the exchange on which it'll trade, a pre-IPO stock split, and its targeted debut date.
Via The Motley Fool · May 17, 2026
Adeia's Chief Legal Officer Dumped Company Shares Worth $3.2 Million. What Does That Mean for Investors?fool.com
This technology licensing firm, known for its recurring revenue model, reported a notable insider sale amid a year of strong stock gains.
Via The Motley Fool · May 17, 2026
Comparing International ETFs: Schwab's SCHE vs. State Street's SPGMfool.com
Expense ratios, dividend yields, and risk profiles set these two international ETFs apart. See how their strategies impact cost and performance.
Via The Motley Fool · May 17, 2026
5 Things You Must Know Before Retiring Abroadfool.com
The last time this many Americans left the U.S. was during the Great Depression. If you're thinking about joining their ranks, here are five things you need to learn more about.
Via The Motley Fool · May 17, 2026
3 Incredibly Attractive Nasdaq Stocks to Buy Before It's Too Latefool.com
These three stocks are still reasonably valued, with significant growth ahead.
Via The Motley Fool · May 17, 2026
Totem Point Dumps 155,000 Bill Holdings (BILL) Shares Worth $6.9 Millionfool.com
Bill.com Holdings delivers cloud-based automation solutions for financial operations, serving small and midsize businesses worldwide.
Via The Motley Fool · May 17, 2026
2 Canadian Stocks With the Potential to Build Generational Wealthhttps://www.fool.ca/2026/05/17/2-canadian-stocks-with-the-potential-to-build-generational-wealth/?source=iedfctemc0000001&utm_source=financialcontent&utm_campaign=CA_All_Articles&utm_content=Articles&utm_medium=rssfeed&lidx=0&referring_guid=5929819a-6f93-453f-97e7-4783540c37d8
Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD) and another great growth stock to buy and hold.
Via The Motley Fool · May 17, 2026
3 Signs a Roth Conversion Is Right for Youfool.com
It's a move you might thank yourself for later.
Via The Motley Fool · May 17, 2026
Is AMD Stock Still Worth Buying After Its Massive Rally?fool.com
AMD's AI story is getting bigger, but the stock already prices in a lot. Here's what investors need to watch before investing.
Via The Motley Fool · May 17, 2026
Forget the Big 6: 1 Canadian Financial Stock With Massive Upsidehttps://www.fool.ca/2026/05/17/forget-the-big-6-1-canadian-financial-stock-with-massive-upside/?source=iedfctemc0000001&utm_source=financialcontent&utm_campaign=CA_All_Articles&utm_content=Articles&utm_medium=rssfeed&lidx=0&referring_guid=258ec8e4-cc34-483e-afa0-03615cbd4b80
When everyone crowds into the Big Six, Canada’s top insurer can be the quieter way to get defensive growth.
Via The Motley Fool · May 17, 2026
1 Brilliant Energy Stock to Buy Now and Hold for the Long Termfool.com
Most investors should stick with the integrated giants in the energy patch, and this one stands out for the long term.
Via The Motley Fool · May 17, 2026
BIT Capital Dumps 1.24 Million Lemonade (LMND) Shares Worth $86 Millionfool.com
This technology-driven insurer leverages data science and automation to streamline claims and attract digitally savvy policyholders.
Via The Motley Fool · May 17, 2026
3 Canadian Dividend Stocks That Look Built to Hold Up Through a Recessionhttps://www.fool.ca/2026/05/17/3-canadian-dividend-stocks-that-look-built-to-hold-up-through-a-recession-2/?source=iedfctemc0000001&utm_source=financialcontent&utm_campaign=CA_All_Articles&utm_content=Articles&utm_medium=rssfeed&lidx=0&referring_guid=58009f1c-690e-468c-8c2c-97f7b4d0f908
Given their resilient business model, visible growth pipeline, and reliable income streams, these three dividend stocks can help investors navigate the current uncertain economic environment.
Via The Motley Fool · May 17, 2026
Think $151 Billion Is Expensive for Golden Dome? Try $1.2 Trillion.fool.com
The more I look at it, the more Golden Dome looks like a white elephant.
Via The Motley Fool · May 17, 2026
New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh Has a $6.7 Trillion Conundrum -- and Wall Street Is Stuck in the Middlefool.com
Paring down the central bank's balance sheet, or doing nothing at all, poses potentially dire consequences for the stock market.
Via The Motley Fool · May 17, 2026
This Canadian Dividend Stock Is Down 36% and Worth Holding Foreverhttps://www.fool.ca/2026/05/17/this-canadian-dividend-stock-is-down-36-and-worth-holding-forever/?source=iedfctemc0000001&utm_source=financialcontent&utm_campaign=CA_All_Articles&utm_content=Articles&utm_medium=rssfeed&lidx=0&referring_guid=95f37f48-4a9f-44ed-a8d3-a1a74834a668
Boyd Group Services stock is down 36% from its highs, but strong earnings, margin growth, and a transformative acquisition make it a buy worth holding forever.
Via The Motley Fool · May 17, 2026
Is Poet Technologies Stock (POET) a Buy for $14? The Math Might Blow Your Mind.fool.com
Shares of Poet Technologies have been rallying on the heels of accelerated artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure build-outs.
Via The Motley Fool · May 17, 2026
Is The Trade Desk Stock a Generational Buying Opportunity?fool.com
The shares are selling cheaply, but that doesn't always mean it's an attractive purchase.
Via The Motley Fool · May 17, 2026
1 Canadian Stock for Growth, 1 for Value, and 1 for Dividends — All Worth Buying Nowhttps://www.fool.ca/2026/05/17/1-canadian-stock-for-growth-1-for-value-and-1-for-dividends-all-worth-buying-now/?source=iedfctemc0000001&utm_source=financialcontent&utm_campaign=CA_All_Articles&utm_content=Articles&utm_medium=rssfeed&lidx=0&referring_guid=9642d19b-b89a-4f7a-80b5-695585f9c3cf
Uncover the potential of stock investments in the e-commerce industry with three Canadian stocks to watch for diverse returns.
Via The Motley Fool · May 17, 2026
Wall Street May Be Mispricing Seagate's AI Storage Opportunityfool.com
Seagate's AI storage boom is driving record margins and massive investor excitement, but one fast-growing threat could decide what happens next.
Via The Motley Fool · May 17, 2026
A Once-in-a-Decade Opportunity: 1 Stock to Buy Hand Over Fist and Hold for Yearsfool.com
This medical device maker has deep industry connections and is pushing further into an attractive industry niche.
Via The Motley Fool · May 17, 2026
Will SpaceX Spend Its IPO Billions on Real Estate?fool.com
If SpaceX builds a second Starbase in Louisiana, Cheniere Energy and ExxonMobil could be big winners.
Via The Motley Fool · May 17, 2026
My Top 2 Consumer Staples Stocks for May 2026fool.com
These companies offer impressive dividend histories along with attractive stock valuations.
Via The Motley Fool · May 17, 2026
Huge News for Qualcomm Stock Investorsfool.com
The management team thinks the shares are undervalued, as evidenced by the massive share purchases.
Via The Motley Fool · May 17, 2026
Is It Time to Buy Latin America's Top Fintech Stocks at a Discount?fool.com
Earnings season didn't go well for MercadoLibre, DLocal, and Nu Holdings. This could be a good time to be opportunistic.
Via The Motley Fool · May 17, 2026
Is a SpaceX-Tesla Merger Elon Musk's Endgame? Here Are 4 Factors Investors Need to Consider.fool.com
Here are four things to consider if Elon Musk decides to merge his space empire with Tesla.
Via The Motley Fool · May 17, 2026
Northeast Financial Cuts Its GPIX Stake by $12 Million -- What Income Investors Should Knowfool.com
Goldman Sachs S&P 500 Premium Income ETF blends equity exposure with options strategies to target higher income for U.S. investors.
Via The Motley Fool · May 17, 2026
Per Stirling Makes a Big Mid-Cap Bet -- Adding $4.6 Million in FNX Sharesfool.com
The First Trust Mid Cap Core AlphaDEX Fund tracks U.S. mid-cap equities using a rules-based, fundamentally weighted approach.
Via The Motley Fool · May 17, 2026
Wingstop Shares Have Been Cut in Half This Year, but Franchisees Can't Open Stores Fast Enoughfool.com
Although same-store sales are in decline, the company's unit growth is picking up the slack for now.
Via The Motley Fool · May 17, 2026
Is It Too Late to Buy Micron?fool.com
Micron is up almost 700% over the past year, but it still has plenty of room to grow.
Via The Motley Fool · May 17, 2026
3 Reasons Why Amazon Is a Top AI Investmentfool.com
Amazon is seeing massive demand for its custom AI hardware.
Via The Motley Fool · May 17, 2026
Here's What Happens to Your Credit Score When You Close Your Oldest Credit Cardfool.com
Closing your oldest credit card isn't the credit-score disaster most people fear. Two overlooked details explain why your real risk is somewhere else entirely.
Via The Motley Fool · May 17, 2026
There's a Mammoth Disagreement Brewing Within the Federal Reserve Over Artificial Intelligence (AI) -- and It May Reshape Monetary Policyfool.com
Jerome Powell's successor and the Chicago Fed president foresee wildly different interest rate outcomes from the evolution of AI.
Via The Motley Fool · May 17, 2026
2 Growth Stocks to Hold for the Next 5 Yearsfool.com
The bull market continues, leaving these growing companies behind.
Via The Motley Fool · May 17, 2026
The Dividend Stock That Keeps Raising Its Payout No Matter What the Market Doesfool.com
Given what it does and how it does it (and the end result of doing it for as long as it has), it comes as no surprise this company's dividend growth is practically unstoppable.
Via The Motley Fool · May 17, 2026
These 2 Nvidia-Backed Stocks Look Like Genius Investmentsfool.com
Nebius and CoreWeave are rapidly growing neocloud businesses.
Via The Motley Fool · May 17, 2026
XRP Is Crushing Ethereum and Solana in 1 Key Area, but Will It Matter for Holders?fool.com
Success for a blockchain isn't always the same as success for investors.
Via The Motley Fool · May 17, 2026
Should Married Couples Both Delay Social Security to 70? What the Data Says in 2026.fool.com
No matter how many times you hear that everyone should wait until age 70 to claim Social Security benefits, it's not right for everyone -- particularly couples.
Via The Motley Fool · May 17, 2026
Billionaire Bill Miller Beat the S&P 500 for 15 Consecutive Years. Here Are His Fund's Top 3 Ultra-High-Yield Dividend Stocks Now.fool.com
These stocks share several common denominators.
Via The Motley Fool · May 17, 2026
Here's Why USA Rare Earth Stock Crashed This Weekfool.com
Investors took a breather this week, but the stock is still up 105% this year as management continues to derisk its business plan.
Via The Motley Fool · May 17, 2026
Retiring in 2027? Here's What to Do With Your Savings Right Now.fool.com
Waiting until you begin your post-work life could put you at a disadvantage.
Via The Motley Fool · May 17, 2026
TrumpIRA.gov Is Coming in 2027. What the New Retirement Account Means for Workers Without a 401(k)fool.com
Many workers will be able to save more for retirement in the near future.
Via The Motley Fool · May 17, 2026
Cybersecurity Is No Longer Optional for Any Business. These ETFs Are Built Around That Reality.fool.com
As the need for cybersecurity grows, the share prices of cybersecurity stocks have risen.
Via The Motley Fool · May 17, 2026
Iran War Fallout: Qatar Needs $1 Billion of Missiles From BAE Systems -- Quick!fool.com
The Iran war gave Qatar reason to worry about drones. The good news is that now there's a solution.
Via The Motley Fool · May 17, 2026
Social Security's 2027 COLA: Early Signals Hint at What Retirees Might Seefool.com
We're still months away from an official announcement, but here's what we know so far.
Via The Motley Fool · May 17, 2026
3 Dividend Stocks That Are Quietly Crushing the Marketfool.com
These dividend stocks are anything but boring.
Via The Motley Fool · May 17, 2026
Here's Why Venture Global Stock Soared 24.3% This Weekfool.com
The LNG production and transportation company has big ambitions to fill the current void in LNG supply and grab global market share in the future.
Via The Motley Fool · May 17, 2026
Prediction: May 21 Will Be a Huge Day for the Stock Market. Here's What You Need to Know.fool.com
We may be about to get a valuable glimpse into what's ahead for AI companies.
Via The Motley Fool · May 17, 2026
Prediction: The Trump Bull Market Will Come to an Abrupt End Because of 2 Decisions Made by the Presidentfool.com
Wall Street's rip-roaring bull market may be nearing an end, with the president himself delivering the fatal blow.
Via The Motley Fool · May 17, 2026
New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh Wants to Blow Up the Playbook That's Kept Stocks Rising for 15 Years. Here's What Investors Should Do Now.fool.com
Is the end of the "Fed put" at hand?
Via The Motley Fool · May 17, 2026
Is This Critical Metals Play Just Another Trump‑Era Geopolitical Lottery Ticket?fool.com
Critical Metals is not for the faint of heart, but if the company survives long enough, investors may hit a jackpot.
Via The Motley Fool · May 17, 2026
1 Quick Calculation That Will Make You Think Twice About Buying or Holding XRPfool.com
There's a hole at the center of the investment thesis that many people have been using to justify buying XRP.
Via The Motley Fool · May 17, 2026
This AI Stock Keeps Winning Contracts Its Competitors Can't Even Bid Onfool.com
Parsons may be one of the most overlooked ways to invest in artificial intelligence (AI) because its biggest opportunities happen behind classified doors, not in public headlines.
Via The Motley Fool · May 17, 2026
Beyond Premiums: 3 Huge Medicare Changes Affecting Retirees in 2026fool.com
With the year well underway, you may be facing the effects of these Medicare changes and not even be aware of their impact on your finances.
Via The Motley Fool · May 17, 2026
Could Eli Lilly's Next Weight Loss Drug Waylay Wegovy -- and Even Zap Zepbound?fool.com
Promising clinical trial data suggests big opportunity with Eli Lilly's retatrutide GLP-1 candidate.
Via The Motley Fool · May 17, 2026
Home Depot's Next Earnings Report on May 19 Could Send the Stock Soaring. Here's Why.fool.com
The home improvement retailer's first-quarter earnings could expose a disconnect between its stock price and its potential growth.
Via The Motley Fool · May 17, 2026
If I Could Only Buy 1 Artificial Intelligence Stock for the Rest of 2026, This Would Be Itfool.com
If you want one under-the-radar AI stock for the rest of 2026, Astera Labs may be one of the clearest ways to invest in the hidden hardware every hyperscaler needs to scale AI.
Via The Motley Fool · May 17, 2026
Delphi Doubles Down on Ellington Financial Stake with $8.7 Million Buyfool.com
Ellington Financial focuses on mortgage and consumer credit assets, leveraging structured finance to pursue stable income streams.
Via The Motley Fool · May 16, 2026
ITOT vs. SPTM: Which Total Stock Market ETF Is the Better Buy for Investors?fool.com
Both ETFs feature identical ultra-low fees and a strong tech tilt, but they diverge in scale and subtle portfolio details that could matter for long-term investors.
Via The Motley Fool · May 16, 2026
Is It Too Late to Buy Broadcom Stock?fool.com
Broadcom's stock has delivered a huge rally since 2025 began.
Via The Motley Fool · May 16, 2026
Is Fear Driving Your Investment Decisions? Here's Why That Rarely Pays Off.fool.com
Dollar-cost averaging into ETFs is the better strategy.
Via The Motley Fool · May 16, 2026
CAZ Investments Makes Bold Move with 1.9M Share Buy in Blue Owl Tech Financefool.com
Blue Owl Technology Finance Corp. provides capital solutions to technology and software firms, focusing on lending and equity investments.
Via The Motley Fool · May 16, 2026
Prediction: This Quantum Computing Stock Will Be Up More Than 20% by the End of 2026fool.com
Nvidia recently launched a new quantum computing model, called Ising.
Via The Motley Fool · May 16, 2026
Analyst Predicts Nvidia Stock Should Be 42% Higherfool.com
Nvidia is well-positioned to continue shaping the future of artificial intelligence.
Via The Motley Fool · May 16, 2026
Is Mastercard Stock an Undervalued Dividend Stock to Buy?fool.com
Risks are higher than they have been in years for Mastercard.
Via The Motley Fool · May 16, 2026
Should You Buy PayPal Stock on the Dip?fool.com
The payment services company is disappointing investors.
Via The Motley Fool · May 16, 2026
Is Airbnb an Undervalued Stock to Buy?fool.com
Travel demand is holding up well, despite geopolitical conflicts.
Via The Motley Fool · May 16, 2026
Why Is Lyft Stock Falling, and is it a Buying Opportunity?fool.com
Driverless car technology is a wildcard for Lyft stock investors.
Via The Motley Fool · May 16, 2026