<link>https://www.fool.com</link><width>144</width><height>34</height></image><item><title>Better Vanguard International ETF: VEA Targeting Developed Markets vs. VWO's Emerging Markets Focus</h1> <article> <h1>Better Vanguard International ETF: VEA Targeting Developed Markets vs. VWO's Emerging Markets Focus</h1> <p>newsfeedback@fool.com (Robert Izquierdo) — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:54:38 -0400</p> <p>The <strong>Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF</strong> <span class="ticker" data-id="221832">(NYSEMKT:VEA)</span> provides low-cost exposure to established international economies, while the <strong>Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF</strong> <span class="ticker" data-id="221818">(NYSEMKT:VWO)</span> targets growth in developing nations with higher volatility.</p><p>These two funds are staple building blocks for investors seeking to diversify outside of the United States. While they both provide broad international exposure, they differ fundamentally in terms of geographic risk, sector concentration, and the economic maturity of the underlying companies in their portfolios.</p><p><em>Beta measures price volatility relative to the S&P 500; beta is calculated from monthly returns over the available fund history (up to five years). The 1-year return represents total return over the trailing 12 months. Dividend yield is the trailing-12-month distribution yield.</em></p><p><a href="https://www.fool.com/coverage/etfs/2026/09/22/better-vanguard-international-etf-vea-targeting-developed-markets-vs-vwo-s-emerging-markets-focus/?source=iedfolrf0000001">Continue reading</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Star Bulk Carriers Head of Operations Buys $2.1 Million in Stock. Is This a Sign the Cargo Bull Market Continues?</h1> <p>newsfeedback@fool.com (Brendan Coffey) — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:50:01 -0400</p> <p>Alexandros Pappas, the Head of Operations at <strong>Star Bulk Carriers Corp.</strong> <span class="ticker" data-id="217018">(NASDAQ:SBLK)</span>, purchased 74,400 shares of common stock on September 15, 2026, for a total transaction value of $2.1 million, according to a recent <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1386716/000210749726000002/0002107497-26-000002-index.htm">SEC Form 4 filing</a>.</p><p><em>Transaction value based on SEC Form 4 weighted average purchase price ($28.27); post-transaction value based on Sept. 15, 2026 market close ($31.21).</em></p><p>Star Bulk Carriers Corp. is a leading global provider of dry bulk shipping services with a substantial fleet of 136 vessels positioned across multiple size categories to capture diverse market segments. The company maintains a capital-intensive business model focused on vessel ownership and operational efficiency, generating significant cash flows from the cyclical dry bulk shipping market. With trailing twelve-month (TTM) net income of $287.2 million on revenues of $1.2 billion, the company demonstrates strong profitability and operational leverage to commodity shipping demand dynamics.</p><p><a href="https://www.fool.com/coverage/filings/2026/09/22/star-bulk-carriers-head-of-operations-buys-usd2-1-million-in-stock-is-this-a-sign-the-cargo-bull-market-continues/?source=iedfolrf0000001">Continue reading</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Got $5,000? 2 Growth Stocks Building the Software Backbone of the AI Revolution</h1> <p>newsfeedback@fool.com (Leo Sun) — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:30:00 -0400</p> <p><span>The artificial intelligence (<a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/stock-market/market-sectors/information-technology/ai-stocks/">AI</a>) market is expanding rapidly as more companies use its applications to accelerate, automate, and optimize their operations. According </span><span>to</span><span> Grand View Research, the AI market could still expand at a 30.6% CAGR from 2026 to 2033 -- so it isn't too late to jump aboard the bandwagon and buy the top AI stocks. </span></p><p><span>However, many growth-oriented investors tend to focus on AI chipmakers -- most notably </span><strong>Nvidia</strong><span> -- rather than the companies building the software that supports the market's breakneck expansion. So today, let's focus on two high-growth AI software plays -- </span><strong>Amazon </strong><span><span class="ticker" data-id="202816">(NASDAQ: AMZN)</span> and </span><a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/how-to-invest/stocks/how-to-invest-in-palantir-technologies-stock/"><strong>Palantir</strong></a><span> <span class="ticker" data-id="343121">(NASDAQ: PLTR)</span> -- that could easily turn a $5,000 investment into much more over the next few years as the AI market expands. </span></p><p class="caption">Image source: Getty Images.</p><p><a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/09/22/got-5000-2-growth-stocks-building-the-software-bac/?source=iedfolrf0000001">Continue reading</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Bloom Energy vs. Eos Energy Enterprises: Which Energy Storage Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?</h1> <p>newsfeedback@fool.com (Brendan Coffey) — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:20:01 -0400</p> <p>As the world pivots toward cleaner power solutions, choosing between fuel cells and long-duration storage is a challenge for many. <strong>Bloom Energy Corp</strong> <span class="ticker" data-id="215206">(NYSE:BE)</span> and <strong>Eos Energy Enterprises Inc</strong> <span class="ticker" data-id="343326">(NASDAQ:EOSE)</span> represent two distinct paths.</p><p>Bloom Energy focuses on solid-oxide fuel cells that generate electricity onsite, while Eos develops zinc-based batteries designed for utility-scale storage. Both companies target the growing demand for grid reliability but operate with vastly different financial profiles and technological risks.</p><p>In its latest annual report, filed for the fiscal year ended Dec. 31, 2025, Bloom Energy notes that it serves customers across nearly 1,000 sites. The company provides solid-oxide systems used for both electricity and hydrogen production. A major agreement with <strong>American Electric Power Co</strong> <span class="ticker" data-id="202740">(NASDAQ:AEP)</span> involves up to 1 gigawatt (GW) of fuel cells, and the company also has a prospective $5 billion financing framework with <strong>Brookfield</strong> <strong>Corp</strong><span class="ticker" data-id="207572">(NYSE:BN)</span> for AI infrastructure projects.</p><p><a href="https://www.fool.com/coverage/better-buy/2026/09/22/bloom-energy-vs-eos-energy-enterprises-which-energy-storage-stock-is-a-better-buy-in-2026/?source=iedfolrf0000001">Continue reading</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Novo Nordisk Has a Fresh New Name -- but It Still Faces the Same Old Problems</h1> <p>newsfeedback@fool.com (Reuben Gregg Brewer) — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:15:00 -0400</p> <p>In some ways, <strong>Novo Nordisk</strong> <span class="ticker" data-id="204773">(NYSE: NVO)</span> clearly has an image problem. It effectively created the GLP-1 weight-loss drug market when it launched Wegovy. But it quickly lost the lead in this emerging niche to competitor <strong>Eli Lilly</strong> <span class="ticker" data-id="204336">(NYSE: LLY)</span>. Now, Novo Nordisk has a chance to make a comeback as it launches a pill version of its GLP-1 drug. As it undertakes this effort, the company has chosen to rebrand, an odd decision at such a critical time. Here's what may be going on.</p><p>The key sentence in the company's announcement about its name change is this one: "As part of this, we will embrace the shorthand 'Novo' as our day-to-day name, while Novo Nordisk A/S remains our legal global company name." So the company isn't really changing its name; it is simply changing its branding. </p><p class="caption">Image source: Getty Images.</p><p><a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/09/22/novo-nordisk-has-a-fresh-new-name-but-it-still-fac/?source=iedfolrf0000001">Continue reading</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Better Global ETF: Vanguard's VT vs. the iShares URTH</h1> <p>newsfeedback@fool.com (Robert Izquierdo) — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:10:17 -0400</p> <p>The <strong>Vanguard Total World Stock ETF</strong> <span class="ticker" data-id="222532">(NYSEMKT:VT)</span> and the <strong>iShares MSCI World ETF</strong> <span class="ticker" data-id="271520">(NYSEMKT:URTH)</span> both offer broad global equity exposure, but they differ significantly in cost, diversification, and geographic reach.</p><p>These ETFs are designed for investors seeking comprehensive equity exposure in a single ticker. While the iShares fund concentrates on large- and mid-cap companies in developed nations, the Vanguard fund provides a truly global reach by including thousands of small-cap stocks and emerging-market companies.</p><p><em>Beta measures price volatility relative to the S&P 500; beta is calculated from monthly returns over the available fund history (up to five years). The 1-year return represents total return over the trailing 12 months. Dividend yield is the trailing-12-month distribution yield.</em></p><p><a href="https://www.fool.com/coverage/etfs/2026/09/22/better-global-etf-vanguard-s-vt-vs-the-ishares-urth/?source=iedfolrf0000001">Continue reading</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Prediction: Networking Will Be the Next Bottleneck Within the AI Supercycle. 1 Growth Stock to Own.</h1> <p>newsfeedback@fool.com (Harsh Chauhan) — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:02:00 -0400</p> <p>The artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure supercycle has created tremendous demand for many hardware components, including accelerator chips and memory.</p><p>A <a href="https://www.fool.com/terms/s/supercycle/">supercycle</a> refers to a period of strong demand for products or services that exceeds supply. Not surprisingly, the AI supercycle has created a shortage of memory chips, graphics cards, and server processors. And now, a new bottleneck is emerging thanks to the AI infrastructure supercycle in the networking market.</p><p>AI data centers need fast networking to exchange large data sets quickly and ensure that accelerators don't sit idle and waste energy. As a result, the demand for networking components, such as routers and switches, is increasing at a fast clip and overwhelming supply. <strong>Goldman Sachs</strong> expects optical networking revenue to jump by more than 10x between 2026 and 2028, creating a supply shortage.</p><p><a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/09/22/prediction-networking-will-be-the-next-bottleneck/?source=iedfolrf0000001">Continue reading</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>AMD Stock Has Blown Past Nvidia This Year. Is It Still the Better Buy?</h1> <p>newsfeedback@fool.com (David Jagielski, CPA) — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:00:01 -0400</p> <p><strong>Advanced Micro Devices </strong><span class="ticker" data-id="202799">(NASDAQ:AMD)</span> recently joined the trillion-dollar club, as the stock has been on an absolute tear this year, rising by nearly 190% thus far in 2026. By comparison, longtime rival <strong>Nvidia </strong><span class="ticker" data-id="204770">(NASDAQ:NVDA)</span>, which has a market cap of around $5.5 trillion, has risen at a more modest rate of 23%.</p><p>AMD is a fraction of the size of Nvidia, but it also isn't nearly as big in terms of the revenue or profit it generates. Is it still the better buy moving forward, or are investors better off going with Nvidia instead?</p><p style="margin-top: 0.5rem; font-size: 0.875rem; color: #666;">Image source: Getty Images.</p><p><a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/09/22/amd-stock-has-blown-past-nvidia-this-year-is-it-still-the-better-buy/?source=iedfolrf0000001">Continue reading</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>2 Magnificent Quantum Computing Stocks to Buy and Hold for 10 Years</h1> <p>newsfeedback@fool.com (Micah Zimmerman) — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:00:00 -0400</p> <p>Quantum computing stocks are still early, but the companies building the hardware and software for it are already drawing long‑term partners, research awards, and serious capital. Two names stand out as 10‑year holds for investors who want exposure to that shift: <strong>IonQ</strong> <span class="ticker" data-id="369917">(NYSE: IONQ)</span> and <strong>International Business Machines</strong> <span class="ticker" data-id="203983">(NYSE: IBM)</span>.</p><p>In very simple terms, <a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/stock-market/market-sectors/information-technology/ai-stocks/quantum-computing-stocks/">quantum computers</a> use quantum properties such as superposition and entanglement to process information using qubits rather than traditional bits. While today's machines are still limited and error-prone, more powerful quantum computers could eventually help with problems like drug discovery, materials science, optimization, and cybersecurity, according to the National Institute of Standards and Technology. </p><p class="caption">Image source: Getty Images.</p><p><a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/09/22/2-magnificent-quantum-computing-stocks-to-buy-and/?source=iedfolrf0000001">Continue reading</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Billionaire GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen Buys 1.2 Million Shares for $26.4 Million. Is GME Now a Buy?</h1> <p>newsfeedback@fool.com (Brendan Coffey) — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 15:51:01 -0400</p> <p>Ryan Cohen, the President, CEO and Chairman of <strong>GameStop Corp.</strong> <span class="ticker" data-id="203761">(NYSE:GME)</span>, purchased ~1.2 million shares of common stock on September 21, 2026. <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1326380/000092189526002608/0000921895-26-002608-index.htm">SEC Form 4 filing</a>.</p><p><em>Transaction value based on SEC Form 4 weighted average purchase price ($22.94); post-transaction value based on Sept. 21, 2026 market close ($22.76).</em></p><p>GameStop operates as a prominent specialty retailer in the consumer cyclical sector with a market capitalization of $10.3 billion and trailing twelve-month (TTM) revenue of $3.6 billion. The company maintains a diversified product portfolio spanning gaming hardware, software, and accessories, positioning itself as a destination retailer for gaming consumers across multiple developed markets. With approximately 4,000 employees and a strong profitability profile reflected in TTM net income of $893.3 million, GameStop continues to serve the gaming retail market through its omnichannel distribution strategy.</p><p><a href="https://www.fool.com/coverage/filings/2026/09/22/billionaire-gamestop-ceo-ryan-cohen-buys-1-2-million-shares-for-usd26-4-million-is-gme-now-a-buy/?source=iedfolrf0000001">Continue reading</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>VHT vs. XBI: Is Diversified Healthcare Exposure or Biotech Stocks the Smarter Choice for Investors?</h1> <p>newsfeedback@fool.com (Katie Brockman) — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 15:41:44 -0400</p> <p>The <strong>Vanguard Health Care ETF</strong> <span class="ticker" data-id="221810">(NYSEMKT:VHT)</span> offers broad sector exposure and lower fees, while the <strong>State Street SPDR S&P Biotech ETF</strong> <span class="ticker" data-id="209449">(NYSEMKT:XBI)</span> provides a concentrated, more volatile play on the biotechnology subsector.</p><p>Investors looking for exposure to the medical field often weigh broad sector coverage against niche industry plays. This comparison examines how a diversified giant like VHT stacks up against a more volatile, subsector-focused option like XBI, highlighting differences in risk, cost, and portfolio concentration.</p><p class="caption"><em>Beta measures price volatility relative to the S&P 500; beta is calculated from monthly returns over the available fund history (up to five years). The 1-yr return represents total return over the trailing 12 months. Dividend yield is the trailing-12-month distribution yield.</em></p><p><a href="https://www.fool.com/coverage/etfs/2026/09/22/vht-vs-xbi-is-diversified-healthcare-exposure-or-biotech-stocks-the-smarter-choice-for-investors/?source=iedfolrf0000001">Continue reading</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Better Energy Sector ETF: Vanguard's VDE Targeting Traditional Oil and Gas Giants vs. Invesco's Solar-Focused TAN</h1> <p>newsfeedback@fool.com (Robert Izquierdo) — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 15:31:44 -0400</p> <p>The <strong>Vanguard Energy ETF</strong> <span class="ticker" data-id="221806">(NYSEMKT:VDE)</span> offers broad, low-cost exposure to traditional fossil fuel companies, while the <strong>Invesco Solar ETF</strong> <span class="ticker" data-id="210572">(NYSEMKT:TAN)</span> provides a high-conviction, specialized bet on the global solar power industry.</p><p>Energy investing is not a monolith. While the Vanguard fund tracks a broad basket of traditional U.S. energy producers, the Invesco fund targets a specific, high-growth renewable niche. Comparing these two funds highlights the massive trade-offs between diversified fossil-fuel exposure and the high-volatility, thematic world of solar technology.</p><p><em>Beta measures price volatility relative to the S&P 500; beta is calculated from monthly returns over the available fund history (up to five years). The 1-year return represents total return over the trailing 12 months. Dividend yield is the trailing-12-month distribution yield.</em></p><p><a href="https://www.fool.com/coverage/etfs/2026/09/22/better-energy-sector-etf-vanguard-s-vde-targeting-traditional-oil-and-gas-giants-vs-invesco-s-solar-focused-tan/?source=iedfolrf0000001">Continue reading</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>3 Copper Stocks Compared: Which Is the Best Buy for the AI Boom?</h1> <p>newsfeedback@fool.com (Rick Orford) — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 15:30:36 -0400</p> <p><span>Copper demand is being pulled higher by AI infrastructure, grids, electrification, and manufacturing. </span><strong>Freeport-McMoRan</strong><span> <span class="ticker" data-id="203558">(NYSE: FCX)</span>, </span><strong>Southern Copper</strong><span> <span class="ticker" data-id="223793">(NYSE: SCCO)</span>, and </span><strong>BHP</strong><span> <span class="ticker" data-id="202951">(NYSE: BHP)</span> offer three very different ways to participate. The key question is whether operating leverage, low-cost production, or diversification provides the strongest combination of growth, risk, and valuation.</span></p><p><em><span>Stock prices used were the market prices of Sept. 8, 2026. The video was published on Sept. 22, 2026.</span></em></p><p><span></span></p><p><a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/09/22/3-copper-stocks-compared-which-is-the-best-buy-for/?source=iedfolrf0000001">Continue reading</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Warren Buffett's Farewell: What Investors Can Learn From His Biggest Mistake</h1> <p>newsfeedback@fool.com (Jeremy Bowman) — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 15:30:01 -0400</p> <p>Warren Buffett stepped down as chairman of <strong>Berkshire Hathaway </strong>(NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) last week, taking another step toward retirement from the conglomerate he steered for more than six decades.</p><p>Buffett will go down as the greatest investor in history, and that title is well-deserved. Under his stewardship, Berkshire Hathaway nearly doubled the annual return of the <strong>S&P 500</strong>, a track record that no one comes close to matching for as long a period of time.</p><p>Buffett also did so in public with a company anyone could invest in, and set a model for investor dialogue with his annual shareholder meeting that he dubbed "Woodstock for capitalists."</p><p><a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/09/22/warren-buffett-s-farewell-what-investors-can-learn-from-his-biggest-mistake/?source=iedfolrf0000001">Continue reading</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Bloom Energy vs. Plug Power: Which Fuel Cell Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?</h1> <p>newsfeedback@fool.com (Brendan Coffey) — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 15:24:01 -0400</p> <p>The shift toward decarbonization has placed hydrogen technologies at the center of the clean energy transition. Choosing between <strong>Bloom Energy Corp</strong> <span class="ticker" data-id="215206">(NYSE:BE)</span> and <strong>Plug Power Inc</strong> <span class="ticker" data-id="205007">(NASDAQ:PLUG)</span> requires understanding their distinct paths to profitability.</p><p>Bloom Energy focuses on providing on-site power through solid-oxide fuel cells, while Plug Power is building an end-to-end green hydrogen ecosystem. Both companies operate within the expanding clean energy market, yet they target different applications ranging from data center power to fuel-cell powered warehouse equipment, making them popular choices for investors seeking hydrogen exposure.</p><p>Bloom Energy manufactures and installs solid-oxide fuel cell systems that provide reliable, on-site electricity for high-demand customers within the group of <a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/stock-market/market-sectors/industrials/">industrial stocks</a> focused on the energy transition. In its latest annual report, the company highlighted a global deployment of approximately 1.5 gigawatts across more than 1,200 installations. Key partners and customers include <strong>American Electric Power Co</strong> <span class="ticker" data-id="202740">(NASDAQ:AEP)</span> and <strong>Oracle Corp</strong> <span class="ticker" data-id="204823">(NYSE:ORCL)</span>, with a growing focus on meeting the massive energy needs of artificial intelligence data centers.</p><p><a href="https://www.fool.com/coverage/better-buy/2026/09/22/bloom-energy-vs-plug-power-which-fuel-cell-stock-is-a-better-buy-in-2026/?source=iedfolrf0000001">Continue reading</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Is Regeneron Stock a Bargain Below $800?</h1> <p>newsfeedback@fool.com (Prosper Junior Bakiny) — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 15:15:00 -0400</p> <p><strong>Regeneron Pharmaceuticals</strong>' <span class="ticker" data-id="205202">(NASDAQ: REGN)</span> shares climbed well above $1,000 two years ago, reaching all-time highs. However, they have dropped significantly from those levels over the past 24 months and now sit slightly below $800 apiece. What has happened to Regeneron? Is the stock a great buy at current levels? Let's find out. </p><p>In the second quarter, Regeneron's revenue increased by 17% year over year to $4.3 billion. That was a strong performance for the biotech, largely driven by its biggest growth driver, Dupixent, a medicine it co-markets with <strong>Sanofi</strong> <span class="ticker" data-id="205522">(NASDAQ: SNY)</span>. Dupixent's global net sales (recorded by Sanofi) jumped 38% year over year to $6 billion.</p><p class="caption">Image source: The Motley Fool.</p><p><a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/09/22/is-regeneron-stock-a-bargain-below-800/?source=iedfolrf0000001">Continue reading</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Is Moderna Stock a Buy After Its Melanoma Breakthrough?</h1> <p>newsfeedback@fool.com (Rick Orford) — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 15:15:00 -0400</p> <p><strong>Moderna</strong><span> <span class="ticker" data-id="340643">(NASDAQ: MRNA)</span> may finally have the catalyst investors have been waiting for beyond COVID. A successful Phase 3 melanoma study strengthens the case for personalized mRNA cancer treatment, but the stock's huge rerating now leaves one question dominant: Can this become a durable oncology franchise, or has the market moved faster than the evidence?</span></p><p><em><span>Stock prices used were the market prices of Sept. 1, 2026. The video was published on Sept. 21, 2026.</span></em></p><p><span></span></p><p><a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/09/22/is-moderna-stock-a-buy-after-its-melanoma-breakthr/?source=iedfolrf0000001">Continue reading</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>On Holding Stock Pops On $1 Billion Buyback News</h1> <p>newsfeedback@fool.com (Travis Hoium) — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 15:13:26 -0400</p> <p><strong>On Holding</strong> <span class="ticker" data-id="351383">(NYSE: ONON)</span> was up over 10% on Tuesday after announcing guidance through 2029 and a $1 billion buyback program. This eases some fears that revenue growth was slowing following a guidance reduction when Q2 earnings were released. Management also said they would be entering soccer (following last week's Mbappe signing) and golf, two potentially large markets that also carry high price points and margins. Investor cheered the move and with shares at a below market multiple this is a great opportunity for investors, even after today's move.</p><p><em>*Stock prices used were end-of-day prices of September 22, 2026. The video was published on September 22, 2026.</em></p><p></p><p><a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/09/22/on-holding-stock-pops-on-1-billion-buyback-news/?source=iedfolrf0000001">Continue reading</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>iShares Semiconductor ETF vs. iShares U.S. Technology ETF: Which Is the Better Buy Right Now?</h1> <p>newsfeedback@fool.com (Katie Brockman) — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 15:10:03 -0400</p> <p>Both the <strong>iShares Semiconductor ETF</strong> <span class="ticker" data-id="225182">(NASDAQ:SOXX)</span> and the <strong>iShares U.S. Technology ETF</strong> <span class="ticker" data-id="208563">(NYSEMKT:IYW)</span> target the high-growth technology space, but their investment scopes vary significantly. </p><p>IYW offers a broad-market look at the sector, encompassing software, tech services, and hardware. In contrast, SOXX focuses narrowly on the chipmakers and equipment providers that form the backbone of modern computing infrastructure. Here's how to decide on the right ETF for you.</p><p class="caption"><em>Beta measures price volatility relative to the S&P 500; beta is calculated from monthly returns over the available fund history (up to five years). The 1-yr return represents total return over the trailing 12 months. Dividend yield is the trailing-12-month distribution yield.</em></p><p><a href="https://www.fool.com/coverage/etfs/2026/09/22/ishares-semiconductor-etf-vs-ishares-u-s-technology-etf-which-is-the-better-buy-right-now/?source=iedfolrf0000001">Continue reading</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Jack Bogle Offered 12 Words That Transformed Investing. Today, They're More Crucial Than Ever.</h1> <p>newsfeedback@fool.com (Ben Gran) — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 15:00:00 -0400</p> <p>Jack Bogle founded Vanguard and was a legendary figure in modern American investing. He invented the index fund, which ushered in a new era of low-cost investing. Instead of having to pick stocks or pay high fees to stockbrokers and money managers, index funds made it easier for millions of everyday people to invest in the stock market with low fees.</p><p>Bogle's low-cost index fund revolution has saved more than $1 trillion for investors. But along with low fees, Bogle promoted a style of simple, diversified, <a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/09/14/4-simple-etfs-built-long-term-buy-hold-investors/">buy-and-hold investing</a> that is smart advice for many people today.</p><p>If you had to boil down Bogle's investing approach to a few simple words, they would be these: "Nothing is simpler than owning the stock market and holding it forever."</p><p><a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/09/22/jack-bogle-offered-12-words-transformed-investing/?source=iedfolrf0000001">Continue reading</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>GameStop Director Buys 17,500 Shares for $402,175</h1> <p>newsfeedback@fool.com (Robert Izquierdo) — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:59:42 -0400</p> <p>Alain Attal, a member of the Board of Directors at <strong>GameStop Corp.</strong> <span class="ticker" data-id="203761">(NYSE:GME)</span>, acquired 17,500 shares of Class A Common Stock on September 21, 2026, for a total consideration of $402,175, according to a recent <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1326380/000184048526000008/0001840485-26-000008-index.htm">SEC Form 4 filing</a>.</p><p><em>Transaction value based on SEC Form 4 weighted average purchase price ($22.97); post-transaction value based on September 21, 2026 market close ($22.76).</em></p><p>GameStop Corp. operates as a prominent specialty retailer in the consumer cyclical sector with a market cap of $10.3 billion. The company maintains a diversified product portfolio spanning collectibles, gaming hardware, software, and accessories, positioning itself as a destination retailer for consumers across multiple developed markets. With a strong profitability profile reflected in TTM net income of $893.3 million, GameStop continues to serve the retail market through its omnichannel distribution strategy.</p><p><a href="https://www.fool.com/coverage/filings/2026/09/22/gamestop-director-buys-17-500-shares-for-usd402-175/?source=iedfolrf0000001">Continue reading</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Before You Invest a Dollar, Figure Out How Much You're Actually Allowed to Invest</h1> <p>newsfeedback@fool.com (Anders Bylund) — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:41:01 -0400</p> <p>Somebody I know is 19 years old with $21,000 sitting in a checking account. The kid wanted to know what to buy. That's the wrong question, but a fair one.</p><p>The instinct is to jump straight to stock picking. <a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/09/11/1-thing-i-wish-id-known-about-stock-market-early/">That's what I did in 2004</a>, unfortunately. The correct first move is figuring out how much of that money is not actually available to invest.</p><p>Rent does not care about the market. It's a fixed, recurring, non-negotiable obligation. So are utilities, insurance, a phone bill, groceries, and transportation. Some would add a gym membership; others have expensive sourdough baking habits. Add those up, and the result is a monthly burn rate. Call it $1,800 for a student splitting an apartment near campus.</p><p><a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/09/22/figure-out-how-much-you-can-invest-before-you-invest-a-dollar/?source=iedfolrf0000001">Continue reading</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Here (HERE) Q4 2026 Earnings Call Transcript</h1> <p>newsfeedback@fool.com (Motley Fool Transcribing) — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:38:23 -0400</p> <p style="margin-top: 0.5rem; font-size: 0.875rem; color: #666;">Image source: The Motley Fool.</p><p>Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026</p><p><strong>Need a quote from a Motley Fool analyst? Email pr@fool.com</strong><br/></p><p><a href="https://www.fool.com/earnings/call-transcripts/2026/09/22/here-here-q4-2026-earnings-call-transcript/?source=iedfolrf0000001">Continue reading</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>MLKN Q1 2027 Earnings Call Transcript</h1> <p>newsfeedback@fool.com (Motley Fool Transcribing) — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:38:21 -0400</p> <p style="margin-top: 0.5rem; font-size: 0.875rem; color: #666;">Image source: The Motley Fool.</p><p>Sept. 22, 2026</p><p><strong>Need a quote from a Motley Fool analyst? Email pr@fool.com</strong><br/></p><p><a href="https://www.fool.com/earnings/call-transcripts/2026/09/22/mlkn-q1-2027-earnings-call-transcript/?source=iedfolrf0000001">Continue reading</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>AutoZone (AZO) Q4 2026 Earnings Call Transcript</h1> <p>newsfeedback@fool.com (Motley Fool Transcribing) — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:38:19 -0400</p> <p style="margin-top: 0.5rem; font-size: 0.875rem; color: #666;">Image source: The Motley Fool.</p><p>Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026</p><p><strong>Need a quote from a Motley Fool analyst? Email pr@fool.com</strong><br/></p><p><a href="https://www.fool.com/earnings/call-transcripts/2026/09/22/autozone-azo-q4-2026-earnings-call-transcript/?source=iedfolrf0000001">Continue reading</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>VUG vs. IWO: How Mega-Cap Tech Compares to Small-Cap Diversification</h1> <p>newsfeedback@fool.com (Katie Brockman) — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:33:55 -0400</p> <p>Investors seeking to capitalize on growth stocks often choose between established leaders and emerging contenders. </p><p>Both the <strong>iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF</strong> <span class="ticker" data-id="221792">(NYSEMKT:IWO)</span> and the <strong>Vanguard Morningstar Growth ETF</strong> <span class="ticker" data-id="221816">(NYSEMKT:VUG)</span> target growth-oriented equities, but they cover different ends of the market-cap spectrum. While VUG tracks established giants, IWO seeks out smaller companies with high potential. Here's how the two stack up on the most important factors.</p><p class="caption"><em>Beta measures price volatility relative to the S&P 500; beta is calculated from monthly returns over the available fund history (up to five years). The 1-yr return represents total return over the trailing 12 months. Dividend yield is the trailing-12-month distribution yield.</em></p><p><a href="https://www.fool.com/coverage/etfs/2026/09/22/vug-vs-iwo-how-mega-cap-tech-compares-to-small-cap-diversification/?source=iedfolrf0000001">Continue reading</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Where Will IonQ Stock Be in 5 Years?</h1> <p>newsfeedback@fool.com (Leo Sun) — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:30:00 -0400</p> <p><strong>IonQ</strong> <span class="ticker" data-id="369917">(NYSE: IONQ)</span>, a developer of quantum computers and cloud services, went public through a merger with a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) nearly five years ago. Its stock opened at $10.60 on its first day of trading, but it now trades at around $40 per share. </p><p>Unlike other SPAC-backed start-ups that fizzled out, IonQ impressed the market with its competitive advantages and rapid growth. Will its stock keep rising over the next five years?</p><p class="caption">Image source: Getty Images.</p><p><a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/09/22/where-will-quantum-computing-stock-be-in-5-years/?source=iedfolrf0000001">Continue reading</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Prediction: 3 Stocks That Will Be Worth More Than Palantir 5 Years From Now</h1> <p>newsfeedback@fool.com (Harsh Chauhan) — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:23:00 -0400</p> <p><strong>Palantir Technologies</strong> <span class="ticker" data-id="343121">(NASDAQ: PLTR)</span> has been in sizzling form on the stock market over the past three years, jumping by an incredible 1,140% during this period and outperforming the <strong>Nasdaq Composite</strong>'s returns of 101% by a massive margin.</p><p>The red-hot rally in <a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/how-to-invest/stocks/palantir-stock-forecast/">Palantir stock</a> in recent years has brought its market cap to $440 billion. The good news for Palantir investors is that it can <a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/07/13/prediction-this-will-be-palantir-technologies-stoc/">deliver more gains in the long run</a> amid the growing demand for <a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/stock-market/market-sectors/information-technology/ai-stocks/">artificial intelligence (AI)</a> software. After all, Palantir is a key player in this space, and its growth has been accelerating. However, there is a major factor that could limit more upside in Palantir stock -- the valuation.</p><p>Palantir's earnings multiple of 152 and sales multiple of 74 clearly tell us that the stock isn't cheap. So, the company will have to sustain terrific growth to justify these multiples. This is precisely why I think that <strong>Dell Technologies</strong> <span class="ticker" data-id="340678">(NYSE: DELL)</span>, <strong>Lam Research</strong> <span class="ticker" data-id="204354">(NASDAQ: LRCX)</span>, and <strong>Sandisk</strong> <span class="ticker" data-id="579148">(NASDAQ: SNDK)</span> are in a better position to deliver more upside over the next five years compared to Palantir, which could make them more valuable in terms of market cap.</p><p><a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/09/22/prediction-3-stocks-that-will-be-worth-more-than-p/?source=iedfolrf0000001">Continue reading</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Here's How AMD Joined the Rule Breakers $1 Trillion Club</h1> <p>newsfeedback@fool.com (The Rule Breakers Team) — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:16:01 -0400</p> <p>In January 2024, Team Rule Breakers recommended <strong>Advanced Micro Devices</strong> <span class="ticker" data-id="202799">(NASDAQ:AMD)</span>, a stock that had already climbed hard the year before, in <em>Stock Advisor</em> at $162.67 a share. That's Habit #1 of David Gardner's Rule Breaker framework: Let your winners run. Or as he puts it more bluntly in <em>Rule Breaker Investing</em>: "What do winners do? They win!" </p><p>Most investors do the opposite. They comb 52-week lows for bargains and treat a stock that's already run high as a stock that's already missed its chance to explode. Our AMD pick is up 244% since we made the recommendation, beating the <strong>S&P 500</strong> by 179%.</p><p>On Monday, AMD closed worth more than $1 trillion for the first time, joining a club that, as of this morning, counts 16 members worldwide.</p><p><a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/09/22/here-s-how-amd-joined-the-rule-breakers-usd1t-club/?source=iedfolrf0000001">Continue reading</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Jim Cramer Called Medtronic a "Quandary." Here's Why He's Exactly Right.</h1> <p>newsfeedback@fool.com (Reuben Gregg Brewer) — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:15:00 -0400</p> <p>Wall Street is a fickle place, with investor emotions often shifting quickly. But sometimes, somewhat ironically, investor opinions are stubbornly hard to change. That's likely what's behind Jim Cramer's description of <strong>Medtronic</strong> <span class="ticker" data-id="204416">(NYSE: MDT)</span> as a "quandary." Here's the backstory and why long-term dividend investors may want to reevaluate their opinion of this medical device giant right now.</p><p>Medtronic is an industry-leading <a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/stock-market/market-sectors/healthcare/medical-device-stocks/">medical device maker</a>, with a market cap of roughly $115 billion. A few years ago, the company's growth slowed to a crawl, and a bloated business made decision-making more difficult. This type of thing happens to large companies over time. Investors sold the stock in favor of more nimble businesses. From its 2021 high to its 2023 low, Medtonic's stock lost nearly half of its value.</p><p class="caption">Image source: Getty Images.</p><p><a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/09/22/jim-cramer-called-medtronic-a-quandary-heres-why-h/?source=iedfolrf0000001">Continue reading</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Grab's Chief Operating Officer Buys Nearly 300,000 Shares for $867,000 After Stock Hits 52-Week Low</h1> <p>newsfeedback@fool.com (Robert Izquierdo) — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:13:18 -0400</p> <p>Alexander Charles Hungate, President and Chief Operating Officer, purchased 299,571 Class A Ordinary Shares in <strong>Grab Holdings Limited</strong> <span class="ticker" data-id="383817">(NASDAQ:GRAB)</span> on September 21, 2026, according to a recent <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1855612/000202637326000010/0002026373-26-000010-index.htm">SEC Form 4 filing</a>.</p><p><em>Transaction value based on SEC Form 4 weighted average purchase price ($2.89); post-transaction value based on September 21, 2026 market close ($2.91).</em></p><p>Grab Holdings Limited is the dominant super-application platform in Southeast Asia, serving a region of over 700 million people with integrated transportation, delivery, and fintech services. The company has achieved significant scale with TTM revenue of $3.7 billion and TTM net income of $598 million, demonstrating a path toward profitability while maintaining operational leverage across its diversified service ecosystem.</p><p><a href="https://www.fool.com/coverage/filings/2026/09/22/grab-s-chief-operating-officer-buys-nearly-300-000-shares-for-usd867-000-after-stock-hits-52-week-low/?source=iedfolrf0000001">Continue reading</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF (VOOG) vs. iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF (IWO): Which ETF Is the Better Buy for Investors?</h1> <p>newsfeedback@fool.com (Katie Brockman) — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 13:54:41 -0400</p> <p>Choosing between the <strong>Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF</strong> <span class="ticker" data-id="271147">(NYSEMKT:VOOG)</span> and the <strong>iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF </strong><span class="ticker" data-id="221792">(NYSEMKT:IWO)</span><strong> </strong>involves weighing the stability and momentum of established industry leaders against the potential of small-cap innovators. </p><p>While both focus on growth-oriented companies, their portfolio concentrations and market-cap focuses result in distinct risk and reward profiles.</p><p class="caption"><em>Beta measures price volatility relative to the S&P 500; beta is calculated from monthly returns over the available fund history (up to five years). The 1-yr return represents total return over the trailing 12 months. Dividend yield is the trailing-12-month distribution yield.</em></p><p><a href="https://www.fool.com/coverage/etfs/2026/09/22/vanguard-s-and-p-500-growth-etf-voog-vs-ishares-russell-2000-growth-etf-iwo-which-etf-is-the-better-buy-for-investors/?source=iedfolrf0000001">Continue reading</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Salesforce vs. ServiceNow: Which Technology Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?</h1> <p>newsfeedback@fool.com (Sara Appino) — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 13:53:34 -0400</p> <p>As software giants race to integrate artificial intelligence into every corner of the enterprise, investors are debating whether <strong>Salesforce</strong> <span class="ticker" data-id="203207">(NYSE:CRM)</span> or <strong>ServiceNow</strong> <span class="ticker" data-id="273492">(NYSE:NOW)</span> is the better long-term play for 2026.</p><p>Salesforce remains the dominant force in customer relationship management, while ServiceNow has carved out a massive niche by automating complex workflows across IT and human resources. Both companies are now leveraging generative AI to increase efficiency for their clients, making them essential components of the modern digital infrastructure.</p><p>Salesforce is the world leader in cloud-based software that helps businesses manage their customer relationships. The company connects sales, service, marketing, and IT on a single platform, serving over 150,000 companies globally. Its current growth strategy focuses on the Agentforce 360 Platform, which uses autonomous agents to handle customer inquiries and streamline operations among various <a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/stock-market/market-sectors/information-technology/">tech stocks</a> today.</p><p><a href="https://www.fool.com/coverage/better-buy/2026/09/22/salesforce-vs-servicenow-which-technology-stock-is-a-better-buy-in-2026/?source=iedfolrf0000001">Continue reading</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Wall Street Thinks Rocket Lab Is a Buy. Here's Why I'm Not So Sure.</h1> <p>newsfeedback@fool.com (Catie Hogan) — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 13:30:00 -0400</p> <p>It's no secret that Wall Street analysts are very bullish on <strong>Rocket Lab</strong> <span class="ticker" data-id="349305">(NASDAQ: RKLB)</span>. The majority rate the stock a buy with an average price target of about $109 per share. This is substantially higher than where the stock is trading as of this writing, at about $64. </p><p>Rocket Lab also just posted record revenue numbers in its latest quarterly earnings. Revenue increased 62% year over year, <a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/stock-market/market-sectors/industrials/space-stocks/">the space company's</a> backlog ballooned to more than $2.3 billion, and momentum is strongly on Rocket Lab's side. Still, I'm not quite ready to jump on board. </p><p>Let's start with the bottom line. Rocket Lab isn't close to profitable, and it looks like the prospect of becoming profitable is slipping further into the distance. The company's second-quarter earnings report showed total operating expenses accelerating from the year prior, reaching $142 million in the quarter and $274 million halfway through the year.</p><p><a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/09/22/wall-street-thinks-rocket-lab-is-a-buy-heres-why-i/?source=iedfolrf0000001">Continue reading</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>If a Stock Market Crash Happens, History Says This Is How Long It Could Take Investors to Recover</h1> <p>newsfeedback@fool.com (Johnny Rice) — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 13:24:00 -0400</p> <p>Given that the <strong>S&P 500 </strong><span class="ticker" data-id="220472">(SNPINDEX: ^GSPC)</span>, <strong>Nasdaq Composite </strong><span class="ticker" data-id="220473">(NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC)</span>, and <strong>Dow Jones Industrial Average </strong><span class="ticker" data-id="220471">(DJINDICES: ^DJI)</span> are all trading just a few percentage points off record highs, some are worried things could turn south soon. And they're wondering: If a <a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/stock-market/basics/crashes/">stock market crash</a> is coming, how long might it take for my portfolio to recover?</p><p>First, I want to get something pretty important out of the way. <a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/stock-market/basics/crashes/">While a crash</a> is always possible, don't assume one is around the corner based solely on the market setting record highs. It's a neat trick our minds play on many of us, but a market setting record highs isn't a particularly fragile situation. In fact, data says otherwise.</p><p>Investment firm Dimensional Fund Advisors looked at stock market data from 1926 through 2022 and found that a year after a new record was set, the market was <em>higher </em>81% of the time by an average of 13.7%. </p><p><a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/09/22/if-a-stock-market-crash-happens-history-says-this/?source=iedfolrf0000001">Continue reading</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>The Nasdaq Set a Record and the Dow Lost 270 Points on the Same Morning</h1> <p>newsfeedback@fool.com (Anders Bylund) — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 13:06:37 -0400</p> <p>The major market indexes displayed their differences on Tuesday morning. The <strong>Nasdaq Composite</strong> <span class="ticker" data-id="220473">(NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC)</span> rose 0.3% as of 12:06 p.m. ET. Meanwhile, the <strong>Dow Jones Industrial Average</strong> <span class="ticker" data-id="220471">(DJINDICES: ^DJI)</span> fell 0.6%. Between these extremes, the <strong>S&P 500</strong> <span class="ticker" data-id="220472">(SNPINDEX: ^GSPC)</span> essentially stayed flat with a 0.1% drop. The Nasdaq index set a fresh intraday high at 10:35 a.m. ET.</p><p><a href="https://ycharts.com/indices/%5EIXIC/chart/"></a></p><p class="caption"><a href="https://ycharts.com/indices/^IXIC">^IXIC</a> data by <a href="https://ycharts.com">YCharts</a></p><p><a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/09/22/nasdaq-set-a-record-and-dow-lost-270-points/?source=iedfolrf0000001">Continue reading</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Why Shopify Stock Rocketed Higher Today</h1> <p>newsfeedback@fool.com (Danny Vena, CPA) — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 13:05:29 -0400</p> <p>Shares of <strong>Shopify</strong> <span class="ticker" data-id="335227">(NASDAQ: SHOP)</span> charged sharply higher on Wednesday, surging as much as 8.9%. As of 11:59 a.m. ET, the stock was still up 7.3%.</p><p>The catalyst that sent the e-commerce platform provider higher was its decision to embrace <a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/stock-market/market-sectors/information-technology/ai-stocks/">artificial intelligence (AI)</a> agent shopping.</p><p class="caption">Image source: The Motley Fool.</p><p><a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/09/22/why-shopify-stock-rocketed-higher-today/?source=iedfolrf0000001">Continue reading</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Is Palantir a Millionaire-Maker Stock?</h1> <p>newsfeedback@fool.com (Leo Sun) — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 13:05:00 -0400</p> <p><strong>Palantir</strong> <span class="ticker" data-id="343121">(NASDAQ: PLTR)</span>, which went public via a direct offering six years ago, opened at $10 per share on its first day of trading. Today, it trades at about $180. That 18-bagger gain would have turned a $60,000 investment into $1.1 million. Let's see why <a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/how-to-invest/stocks/how-to-invest-in-palantir-technologies-stock/">Palantir's stock</a> skyrocketed -- and if it could turn a fresh $60,000 investment into over $1 million again.</p><p class="caption">Image source: Getty Images.</p><p>Palantir helps government agencies and large companies organize their internal data. By breaking down silos across departments and computing platforms, its Gotham (government) and Foundry (commercial) platforms enable more efficient, data-driven decision-making. Many U.S. government agencies and large companies, including <strong>Amazon</strong> and<strong> Apple</strong>, use Palantir to aggregate their data for <a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/stock-market/market-sectors/information-technology/ai-stocks/">AI applications</a>.</p><p><a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/09/22/is-palantir-a-millionaire-maker-stock/?source=iedfolrf0000001">Continue reading</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>3 High-Yielding Dividend Stocks That Are No-Brainer Buys for Retirees and Risk-Averse Investors</h1> <p>newsfeedback@fool.com (David Jagielski, CPA) — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 13:03:30 -0400</p> <p>Dividend stocks can provide retirees with recurring cash flow that can help them accumulate income without having to deplete their nest eggs. What's important, however, is to also minimize risk and volatility, to ensure that retirees aren't putting their savings at risk for the sake of a high yield.</p><p>Three high-yielding stocks that can offer investors an excellent mix of safety and high dividends are <strong>ExxonMobil </strong><span class="ticker" data-id="206209">(NYSE:XOM)</span>, <strong>McDonald's </strong><span class="ticker" data-id="204400">(NYSE:MCD)</span>, and <strong>Abbott Laboratories </strong><span class="ticker" data-id="202702">(NYSE:ABT)</span>. For both retirees and risk-averse investors, they can be no-brainer buys for the long term. Here's why.</p><p style="margin-top: 0.5rem; font-size: 0.875rem; color: #666;">Image source: Getty Images.</p><p><a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/09/22/3-high-yielding-dividend-stocks-that-are-no-brainer-buys-for-retirees-and-risk-averse-investors/?source=iedfolrf0000001">Continue reading</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Realty Income Has Outperformed the S&P 500 in 11 of 13 Stock Market Corrections Since 1994. Here's Why I'd Hold It Forever.</h1> <p>newsfeedback@fool.com (Matt DiLallo) — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 13:00:01 -0400</p> <p>Since <strong>Realty Income</strong>'s <span class="ticker" data-id="204789">(NYSE:O)</span> public market listing in 1994, the stock market has endured 13 sell-offs of 10% or more. The real estate investment trust (REIT) has outperformed the market in 11 of those corrections. Its average decline during these sell-offs is only 2.6%, much less than the <strong>S&P 500</strong>'s average drawdown of 22.6%. </p><p>The REIT's significantly lower volatility is one of the many reasons why it's becoming a core holding in my portfolio.</p><p style="margin-top: 0.5rem; font-size: 0.875rem; color: #666;">Image source: The Motley Fool. </p><p><a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/09/22/realty-income-has-outperformed-the-s-and-p-500-in-11-of-13-stock-market-corrections-since-1994-here-s-why-i-d-hold-it-forever/?source=iedfolrf0000001">Continue reading</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Redwire vs. Rocket Lab: Which Space Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?</h1> <p>newsfeedback@fool.com (Sara Appino) — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 12:59:35 -0400</p> <p>As the commercial space industry matures, investors are looking for businesses with stable growth and clear paths to profitability. Choosing between <strong>Redwire</strong> <span class="ticker" data-id="350498">(NYSE:RDW)</span> and <strong>Rocket Lab</strong> <span class="ticker" data-id="349305">(NASDAQ:RKLB)</span> requires balancing different growth paths.</p><p>Redwire operates as a specialized component manufacturer for orbital assets, while Rocket Lab aims for end-to-end service, including proprietary launch vehicles. Both companies are currently scaling operations to meet rising global demand for satellite data and national security applications.</p><p>Redwire is a notable player among <a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/stock-market/market-sectors/industrials/defense-stocks/">defense stocks</a>, providing essential mission-critical components for satellites and spacecraft. The company serves a diverse mix of civil, commercial, and national security customers, including NASA and the U.S. Space Force. Customer concentration like this adds a layer of risk to the business, as two customers accounted for roughly 39% of 2025 revenue.</p><p><a href="https://www.fool.com/coverage/better-buy/2026/09/22/redwire-vs-rocket-lab-which-space-stock-is-a-better-buy-in-2026/?source=iedfolrf0000001">Continue reading</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>BYD's China Business Is Slowing. Here's the Part of the Company That's Taking Off</h1> <p>newsfeedback@fool.com (Lawrence Nga) — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 12:53:00 -0400</p> <p>For years, <strong>BYD Company</strong>'s <span class="ticker" data-id="222240">(OTC: BYDDY)</span> growth story centered on one market: China. That is changing. The world's largest <a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/stock-market/market-sectors/consumer-discretionary/automotive-stocks/electric-car-stocks/">new-energy vehicle maker</a> is rapidly becoming an international business.</p><p>And this isn't just about selling a few more cars overseas. The geographic mix of BYD's business is changing. And it could become one of the most important developments in the BYD investment story.</p><p class="caption">Image source: Getty Images.</p><p><a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/09/22/byds-china-business-is-slowing-heres-the-part-of/?source=iedfolrf0000001">Continue reading</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Stock Market Midday, Sept. 22: Means Markets Muted Despite Tech Gains as Geopolitics Dominates</h1> <p>newsfeedback@fool.com (Emma Newbery) — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 12:38:00 -0400</p> <p>As of 11:31 AM ET, the <strong><a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/stock-market/indexes/nasdaq/">Nasdaq</a> Composite</strong> <span class="ticker" data-id="220473">(NASDAQINDEX:^IXIC)</span> is up 0.29% to 27,201, hitting a new intraday record high, while the <strong>S&P 500</strong> <span class="ticker" data-id="220472">(SNPINDEX:^GSPC)</span> has slipped 0.06% to 7,760 and the <strong><a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/stock-market/indexes/dow-jones/">Dow Jones</a> Industrial Average</strong> <span class="ticker" data-id="220471">(DJINDICES:^DJI)</span> is trading down 0.60% to 51,737.</p><p>Gold is trading at $4,329.49, down 0.31%, and the 10-year Treasury yield is up 2 basis points at 4.98%. Utilities and basic materials lead the sector gainers, and <a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/stock-market/market-sectors/financials/">financial services</a> stocks have dropped the most. </p><p><strong>Lennar</strong> shares are surging today after <strong>Berkshire Hathaway </strong>picked up more than<strong> </strong>$200 million of the stock, despite an earnings miss and housing market caution. <a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/stock-market/market-sectors/information-technology/semiconductor-stocks/">Semiconductor stocks</a>, including <strong>Micron</strong>, extended yesterday's gains as artificial intelligence (AI) optimism returns. <strong>Shopify</strong> surged after <strong>Meta Platforms'</strong> AI agent, Muse, integrated its checkout.</p><p><a href="https://www.fool.com/coverage/stock-market-today/2026/09/22/stock-market-midday-sept-22-means-markets-muted-despite-tech-gains-as-geopolitics-dominates/?source=iedfolrf0000001">Continue reading</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>On the Hook for RMDs in Retirement? 2 Big Mistakes That Could Cost You.</h1> <p>newsfeedback@fool.com (Maurie Backman) — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 12:36:00 -0400</p> <p>The nice thing about saving for retirement in a traditional IRA or 401(k)is getting to contribute on a pre-tax basis. If you're a decent earner in a higher tax bracket for much of your career, that tax break could be invaluable</p><p>On the flipside, once you turn 73 or 75, depending on your year of birth, you'll be forced to take required minimum distributions, or RMDs, from one of these accounts. And those could create a tax headache if you aren't careful.</p><p class="caption">Image source: Getty Images.</p><p><a href="https://www.fool.com/retirement/2026/09/22/on-the-hook-for-rmds-in-retirement-2-big-mistakes/?source=iedfolrf0000001">Continue reading</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Where Will SentinelOne (S) Stock Be in 3 Years?</h1> <p>newsfeedback@fool.com (Leo Sun) — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 12:30:00 -0400</p> <p><strong>SentinelOne</strong> <span class="ticker" data-id="344798">(NYSE: S)</span>, a provider of AI-powered cybersecurity services, went public five years ago at $35 per share. Its stock reached a record high of $76.30 in late 2021, but it now trades at about $24. Let's see why it pulled back -- and if it will recover over the next three years.</p><p>SentinelOne's Singularity XDR (extended detection and response) platform uses fully automated <a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/stock-market/market-sectors/information-technology/ai-stocks/">AI algorithms</a> to counter <a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/stock-market/market-sectors/information-technology/cybersecurity-stocks/">cybersecurity threats</a>. It claims that the approach is faster, more accurate, and more efficient than relying on teams of human analysts.</p><p class="caption">Image source: Getty Images.</p><p><a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/09/22/where-will-ai-cybersecurity-stock-be-in-3-years/?source=iedfolrf0000001">Continue reading</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Uber Technologies vs. DoorDash: Which Technology Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?</h1> <p>newsfeedback@fool.com (Sara Appino) — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 12:28:33 -0400</p> <p>As the gig economy matures, many investors wonder which platform offers the most sustainable long-term value. Choosing between <strong>Uber Technologies</strong> <span class="ticker" data-id="335265">(NYSE:UBER)</span> and <strong>DoorDash</strong> <span class="ticker" data-id="343381">(NASDAQ:DASH)</span> requires a look at their distinct strategies.</p><p>Uber dominates global mobility and freight, while DoorDash has solidified its lead in North American food and grocery delivery. Both companies successfully pivoted toward profitability in recent years. This comparison explores their financial strength, growth potential, and current market valuations to help you decide which stock belongs in your 2026 portfolio.</p><p>Uber operates a massive technology platform spanning mobility, delivery, and freight services. In its latest annual report, filed for 2025, the company highlighted its presence in more than 15,000 cities. It connects over 200 million monthly active consumers with drivers and merchants. Key strategic moves include expanding freight logistics and partnering with autonomous vehicle leaders like Waymo to future-proof its network.</p><p><a href="https://www.fool.com/coverage/better-buy/2026/09/22/uber-technologies-vs-doordash-which-technology-stock-is-a-better-buy-in-2026/?source=iedfolrf0000001">Continue reading</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Why Brinker International Stock Jumped Today</h1> <p>newsfeedback@fool.com (Jeremy Bowman) — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 12:10:27 -0400</p> <p>Shares of <strong>Brinker International </strong><span class="ticker" data-id="203359">(NYSE: EAT)</span>, the parent of Chili's, were moving higher today after the casual dining chain got an upgrade from a Wall Street analyst.</p><p>As of 11:29 a.m. ET, the stock was up 4% after gaining as much as 6.5% earlier in the session.</p><p class="caption">Image source: Getty Images.</p><p><a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/09/22/why-brinker-international-stock-jumped-today/?source=iedfolrf0000001">Continue reading</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF Is Near Its All-Time High: Is It Still a Good Buy?</h1> <p>newsfeedback@fool.com (David Jagielski, CPA) — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 12:10:02 -0400</p> <p>The <strong>Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF </strong><span class="ticker" data-id="255345">(NYSEMKT:SCHD)</span> is a go-to option for dividend investors, and rightfully so. The exchange-traded fund (ETF) has a solid mix of around 100 dividend stocks that are vetted for safety and quality. That makes the ETF an ideal option for income investors who want a high yield, without much risk. Currently, it's yielding 3%, which is far higher than the <strong>S&P 500</strong> average of 1.1%.</p><p>The ETF has been so popular this year that it's risen 22% thus far, hitting a new all-time high along the way. The inevitable question becomes: Has it gotten too expensive to buy? Let's take a look.</p><p style="margin-top: 0.5rem; font-size: 0.875rem; color: #666;">Image source: Getty Images.</p><p><a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/09/22/the-schwab-u-s-dividend-equity-etf-is-near-its-all-time-high-is-it-still-a-good-buy/?source=iedfolrf0000001">Continue reading</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Wall Street Loves This EV Stock. Here's Why I'm Not Buying.</h1> <p>newsfeedback@fool.com (Ryan Vanzo) — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 12:05:00 -0400</p> <p><strong>Tesla</strong> <span class="ticker" data-id="224257">(NASDAQ: TSLA)</span> CEO <a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/how-to-invest/famous-investors/elon-musk-investments/">Elon Musk</a> recently shared that the upcoming Tesla Roadster will be the last new Tesla model you can drive yourself. Afterward, Tesla's newer models will be designed for completely autonomous driving. </p><p>Robotaxis are now expected to reach scale in large metro markets by 2030. "Overall, experts expect that robo-taxis will be the first commercial application for L4 in mobility -- not privately owned cars," concludes McKinsey & Co.</p><p>Selling EVs in the future requires not only attracting consumers but also enticing robotaxi operators to buy your vehicles en masse to power their robotaxi fleets. On this front, <strong>Lucid Group</strong> <span class="ticker" data-id="345202">(NASDAQ: LCID)</span> is at a particular disadvantage versus the competition.</p><p><a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/09/22/wall-street-loves-this-ev-stock-heres-why-im-not-b/?source=iedfolrf0000001">Continue reading</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Should Dividend Investors Buy Pfizer Stock for Its High Yield or Invest in Eli Lilly for Its Dividend Growth?</h1> <p>newsfeedback@fool.com (David Jagielski, CPA) — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 12:02:24 -0400</p> <p>Picking a solid dividend stock to own for the long haul isn't necessarily easy. Balancing safety and dividend income can make it challenging to find the right stock to own, one that offers a fairly high yield, which isn't too risky. If the dividend is likely to grow in value is also an important consideration, as that can give investors an incentive to buy and hold.</p><p>Two intriguing dividend stocks that can be appealing options to investors today are <strong>Eli Lilly </strong><span class="ticker" data-id="204336">(NYSE:LLY)</span> and <strong>Pfizer </strong><span class="ticker" data-id="204972">(NYSE:PFE)</span>. The former has been raising its dividend at a high rate for years, while the latter has an incredibly high yield. Which one is the best option for <a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/stock-market/types-of-stocks/dividend-stocks/">dividend investors</a> today?</p><p style="margin-top: 0.5rem; font-size: 0.875rem; color: #666;">Image source: Getty Images.</p><p><a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/09/22/should-dividend-investors-buy-pfizer-stock-for-its-high-yield-or-invest-in-eli-lilly-for-its-dividend-growth/?source=iedfolrf0000001">Continue reading</a></p> </article> </main></body></html>