<link>https://www.fool.com</link><width>144</width><height>34</height></image><item><title>Grail's Slump Enters Week 10. Is There Any End in Sight?</h1> <article> <h1>Grail's Slump Enters Week 10. Is There Any End in Sight?</h1> <p>newsfeedback@fool.com (Lee Samaha) — Mon, 25 May 2026 08:00:00 -0400</p> <p><strong>Grail</strong>'s <span class="ticker" data-id="545523">(NASDAQ: GRAL)</span> share price decline of over 20% so far in 2026 is understandable. After all, when a multicancer early detection (MCED) test company misses a primary endpoint of a landmark three-year trial, investors immediately price in difficulties receiving Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval, let alone receiving insurance coverage for a test that failed in a trial. That said, there's still a powerful case for the stock, and a very strong catalyst could be about to be unleashed, propelling it higher.</p><p>The investment case for the stock centers on its MCED test, Galleri, which completed a three-year, 142,000-person trial with England's National Health Service (NHS). Grail released the top-line results from the trial in mid-February and promptly disappointed the market by revealing it had missed its primary endpoint.</p><p>Early-stage cancers (Stage I and Stage II) are far easier and cheaper to treat than later-stage <a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/stock-market/market-sectors/healthcare/cancer-stocks/">cancers</a> (Stage III and Stage IV). The latter two are defined by cancer that has spread to surrounding tissues (Stage III) or to another organ (Stage IV). </p><p><a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/05/25/grails-slump-enters-week-10-is-there-any-end-in-si/?source=iedfolrf0000001">Continue reading</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Hilton Capital Sells $25 Million Worth of GPIX -- Signal or Portfolio Maintenance?</h1> <p>newsfeedback@fool.com (Andy Gould) — Mon, 25 May 2026 07:48:09 -0400</p> <p>In a recent <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1541211/000117266126001990/0001172661-26-001990-index.html">SEC filing</a>, Hilton Capital Management, LLC, disclosed the sale of 478,741 shares of the <strong>Goldman Sachs S&P 500 Premium Income ETF</strong> <span class="ticker" data-id="549915">(NASDAQ:GPIX)</span> during the first quarter of 2026. The estimated transaction value was $25.0 million, calculated using the quarter’s average closing price. The fund's quarter-end GPIX position value decreased by $26.1 million -- reflecting both the shares sold and GPIX’s price movement during the quarter.</p><p>The Goldman Sachs S&P 500 Premium Income ETF (GPIX) is designed to generate current income while maintaining the potential for capital appreciation, primarily through a premium income approach linked to the S&P 500 Index.</p><p>At first glance, Hilton Capital cutting its GPIX stake by more than 60% sounds like a significant vote of no confidence -- but context, as always, matters. The firm still holds nearly 283,000 shares, valued at $14.2 million. With the sale representing roughly 1.9% of the firm's total AUM, this is a meaningful -- but not dramatic -- trim for a fund of this size.</p><p><a href="https://www.fool.com/coverage/filings/2026/05/25/hilton-capital-sells-usd25-million-worth-of-gpix-signal-or-portfolio-maintenance/?source=iedfolrf0000001">Continue reading</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>3 Things to Do With Your 401(k) Before You Retire in 2030</h1> <p>newsfeedback@fool.com (Maurie Backman) — Mon, 25 May 2026 07:48:00 -0400</p> <p>If you're planning to retire in 2030, you may already be picturing a time when you don't have to report to work every day. But the glorious retirement you've earned is going to cost money. And while <a href="https://www.fool.com/retirement/social-security/">Social Security</a> might help pick up some of the slack, it's important to make sure your 401(k) is set up to serve your needs.</p><p>Here are a few key moves to make with your 401(k) if you're planning to retire in under five years.</p><p class="caption">Image source: Getty Images.</p><p><a href="https://www.fool.com/retirement/2026/05/25/3-things-to-do-with-your-401k-before-you-retire-in/?source=iedfolrf0000001">Continue reading</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Goldman Sachs Says ASICs Will Match GPU Demand by 2027. 2 AI Chip Stocks to Load Up on Right Now.</h1> <p>newsfeedback@fool.com (James Brumley) — Mon, 25 May 2026 07:23:00 -0400</p> <p>Like most other technological revolutions, the bullishness resulting from the advent of artificial intelligence (AI) was rather indiscriminate. Stocks of most companies in the business performed pretty well during its infancy.</p><p>As is also the case with most new technologies, however, as AI matures, the market is separating its leaders from the laggards. Every investor needs to become better-versed in what makes this industry tick, and what will define its next big evolution.</p><p>The research arm of investment bank <strong>Goldman Sachs</strong> appears to have figured this out last year, suggesting ASICs would soon surpass GPUs as the preferred computing platform deployed in <a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/stock-market/market-sectors/information-technology/ai-stocks/">artificial intelligence</a> data centers. This is exactly what has materialized in the meantime.</p><p><a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/05/25/goldman-sachs-says-asics-will-match-gpu-demand-by/?source=iedfolrf0000001">Continue reading</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>SoFi's CEO Just Said 5 Things Every Investor Needs to Hear</h1> <p>newsfeedback@fool.com (Matt Frankel, CFP) — Mon, 25 May 2026 07:18:00 -0400</p> <p><strong>SoFi</strong> <span class="ticker" data-id="344590">(NASDAQ: SOFI)</span> is a rapidly growing fintech, but it's one the market isn't convinced of, as evidenced by the roughly 50% drop in its stock price since its all-time high last year. In this video, I'll discuss five quotes from CEO Anthony Noto and why investors should pay attention.</p><p><em>*Stock prices used were the morning prices of May. 22, 2026. The video was published on March 23, 2026.</em></p><p></p><p><a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/05/25/sofis-ceo-just-said-5-things-every-investor-needs/?source=iedfolrf0000001">Continue reading</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Where Will Boeing Stock Be in 10 Years?</h1> <p>newsfeedback@fool.com (Lee Samaha) — Mon, 25 May 2026 07:15:00 -0400</p> <p><strong>Boeing</strong> <span class="ticker" data-id="202905">(NYSE: BA)</span> is one of the more fascinating stocks on the market for investors who prefer a long-term buy-and-hold approach. If you are one of them, it's important to understand that the key determinant of the company's future is its next-generation narrow-body aircraft, which is likely to launch in about a decade. There's a lot to unpack here, and much of it might surprise you.</p><p>In a sense, the next narrow-body is <em>always </em>the key event in the company's future. Widebodies are obviously hugely important (not least because they tend to generate higher-margin aftermarket/service revenue). Still, the cash flow cycle of narrowbodies typically funds the next generation of aircraft.</p><p>Unfortunately, the 737 MAX (first delivered in 2017) hasn't delivered the kind of cash flow <a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/how-to-invest/stocks/how-to-invest-in-boeing-stock/">Boeing's</a> management and investors had hoped for. A combination of high-profile crashes, COVID-19 lockdowns, and quality control issues sent its free cash flow (FCF) in one direction and its debt in the other. Indeed, according to the Wall Street consensus, the company will only start generating more than $10 billion in annual FCF in 2028.</p><p><a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/05/25/where-will-stock-stock-be-in-10-years/?source=iedfolrf0000001">Continue reading</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Oklo vs. NuScale Power in 2026. Which One Is Actually Worth Buying?</h1> <p>newsfeedback@fool.com (Catie Hogan) — Mon, 25 May 2026 07:00:00 -0400</p> <p>There's no doubt that <a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/stock-market/market-sectors/energy/nuclear/">nuclear power will play a crucial role</a> in meeting the world's energy needs over the next several years. Two small modular reactor (SMR) companies, <strong>Oklo</strong> <span class="ticker" data-id="539097">(NYSE: OKLO)</span> and <strong>NuScale Power</strong> <span class="ticker" data-id="427390">(NYSE: SMR)</span>, are pre- and early-revenue businesses that won't be profitable for quite some time. So which one is actually worth buying right now?</p><p>Oklo has seen significant price swings, driven mainly by strong enthusiasm and prospects. Oklo has a strong balance sheet despite not yet generating revenue from its technology. The company has $2.5 billion in cash and no debt. Because of this, Oklo has the runway it needs to succeed. </p><p>Oklo is targeting the end of 2027 for the deployment of its Aurora microreactor, which will serve data centers and industrial facilities. </p><p><a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/05/25/oklo-vs-nuscale-power-in-2026-which-one-is-worth/?source=iedfolrf0000001">Continue reading</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>You May Be Shocked to Learn What Happens to Your HSA When You Die</h1> <p>newsfeedback@fool.com (Dana George) — Mon, 25 May 2026 06:51:00 -0400</p> <p>Given the benefits associated with health savings accounts (HSAs), it's easy to see why they're so popular. In addition to HSAs being tax-deductible, the funds are yours to keep permanently. They can even be carried into retirement and used as needed.</p><p>If you're fortunate enough to have access to an <a href="https://www.fool.com/retirement/plans/hsa/">HSA</a>, it's important to know that, once you die, the account isn't treated like other assets. Here's what to plan for, depending on who you've named as beneficiary.</p><p>Spouses receive the most favorable treatment when inheriting an HSA. A spouse can treat the HSA as their own, effectively becoming the owner.</p><p><a href="https://www.fool.com/retirement/2026/05/25/you-may-be-shocked-to-learn-what-happens-to-your-h/?source=iedfolrf0000001">Continue reading</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>As Alphabet Makes Agentic AI Push, Is the Stock a Buy?</h1> <p>newsfeedback@fool.com (Geoffrey Seiler) — Mon, 25 May 2026 06:44:00 -0400</p> <p><strong>Alphabet</strong> <span class="ticker" data-id="203768">(NASDAQ: GOOGL)</span> <span class="ticker" data-id="288965">(NASDAQ: GOOG)</span> recently held its annual Google I/O developer conference, introducing new artificial intelligence (AI) models and products. With its new offerings, it is pretty clear that Alphabet's biggest objectives are the consumer market and <a href="https://www.fool.com/terms/a/agentic-ai/">agentic AI</a>. Given the company's overall positioning, this makes a lot of sense.</p><p>Google's new Gemini Flash 3.5 model was built with speed and agentic AI in mind. It was also created to be cost-efficient, with the company saying it can complete tasks at half, or in some instances a third, of the cost of competitors. This is obviously very important in a consumer setting, as it allows it to be cost-effectively scaled to basically everyone with an internet connection. </p><p class="caption">Image source: The Motley Fool.</p><p><a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/05/25/alphabet-makes-agentic-ai-push-is-stock-buy/?source=iedfolrf0000001">Continue reading</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>The Latest Social Security COLA Estimates for 2027 Are In -- Next Year's "Raise" Is Tracking to Be the 4th Largest in 36 Years</h1> <p>newsfeedback@fool.com (Sean Williams) — Mon, 25 May 2026 06:36:00 -0400</p> <p>Last year was a history-maker in several respects for America's leading retirement program, <a href="https://www.fool.com/retirement/social-security/">Social Security</a>. We witnessed the average monthly retired-worker benefit surpass $2,000 for the first time, celebrated the 90th anniversary of the Social Security Act being signed into law, and saw Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) meet or exceed 2.5% for a fifth consecutive year (that last happened three decades ago). </p><p>Arguably, no announcement is more anticipated by Social Security's more than 54 million retired-worker beneficiaries than the annual COLA reveal -- and based on the latest update, it could be historically large, <a href="https://www.fool.com/retirement/2026/04/18/social-security-2027-cola-is-getting-a-trump-bump/">courtesy of a second consecutive year with a Trump bump</a>.</p><p class="caption">Image source: Getty Images.</p><p><a href="https://www.fool.com/retirement/2026/05/25/social-security-cola-estimates-2027-4th-largest/?source=iedfolrf0000001">Continue reading</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>I'm Alarmed That 64% of Americans Don't Understand This One Fact About Social Security. Here's What Retirees Need to Know</h1> <p>newsfeedback@fool.com (Selena Maranjian) — Mon, 25 May 2026 06:30:00 -0400</p> <p>Commemorating the 90th anniversary of Social Security, a program signed into law by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1935, the folks at AARP commissioned a survey to assess Americans' understanding of this vital program.</p><p>The survey's findings were both surprising and alarming. Here's a look at some of them.</p><p class="caption">Image source: Getty Images.</p><p><a href="https://www.fool.com/retirement/2026/05/25/im-alarmed-64-of-americans-dont-social-security/?source=iedfolrf0000001">Continue reading</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Is Walmart Stock Still a Safe Haven as Its Price Sinks With Consumer Pressures Intensifying?</h1> <p>newsfeedback@fool.com (Geoffrey Seiler) — Mon, 25 May 2026 06:20:00 -0400</p> <p><strong>Walmart</strong> <span class="ticker" data-id="206096">(NASDAQ: WMT)</span> stock has long been a safe haven for investors during periods of consumer weakness and recessions, with a history of outperformance during these periods. However, the stock sank following the release of the company's first-quarter results, as the <a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/stock-market/market-sectors/consumer-discretionary/retail-stocks/">retail</a> giant warned that, because U.S. consumers are under pressure from high gasoline prices, it may have to raise prices to offset the impact of higher fuel costs on its own margins. Despite the decline, the stock is still up around 9% on the year as of this writing and about 25% over the past year.</p><p>Let's dive into its results and prospects to see if this dip is a buying opportunity during these uncertain times.</p><p class="caption">Image source: The Motley Fool.</p><p><a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/05/25/walmart-stock-safe-haven-recession-pressure/?source=iedfolrf0000001">Continue reading</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Strategy: A Potential Millionaire-Maker Stock for Long-Term Investors</h1> <p>newsfeedback@fool.com (Neil Patel) — Mon, 25 May 2026 06:10:00 -0400</p> <p><span data-contrast="none">Thanks to the rise of </span><strong><span data-contrast="none">Bitcoin </span></strong><span class="ticker" data-id="343539">(CRYPTO: BTC)</span><span data-contrast="none">, capital markets are evolving. The world's top digital asset, which has a market capitalization of about $1.5 trillion, is blending with the traditional financial services industry. Investors are taking notice.</span></p><p><strong><span data-contrast="none">Strategy</span></strong><span data-contrast="none"> <span class="ticker" data-id="204581">(NASDAQ: MSTR)</span>, co-founded by billionaire Michael Saylor, is the perfect example of this. Although its shares are now trading 66% below their peak, the company's unusual playbook makes it a potential millionaire-maker stock for long-term investors.</span></p><p class="caption">Image source: The Motley Fool.</p><p><a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/05/25/strategy-a-potential-millionaire-maker-stock-for-l/?source=iedfolrf0000001">Continue reading</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>3 Stocks I'd Buy Without Hesitation During a Market Plunge</h1> <p>newsfeedback@fool.com (Dave Kovaleski) — Mon, 25 May 2026 06:00:00 -0400</p> <p>The stock market has been soaring since April, with the <strong>Dow Jones Industrial Average</strong> <span class="ticker" data-id="220471">(DJINDICES: ^DJI)</span>, <strong>S&P 500</strong> <span class="ticker" data-id="220472">(SNPINDEX: ^GSPC)</span>, and <strong>Nasdaq Composite</strong> <span class="ticker" data-id="220473">(NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC)</span> all hitting new all-time highs.</p><p>Markets are now up for the year, with the Nasdaq leading the way, up 13% after falling 10% in the first quarter. </p><p>While corporate earnings have been strong, the economy is brittle, with inflation rising, the labor market weak, interest rates high, and much geopolitical uncertainty. Could the market plunge again anytime soon? It is impossible to know, but corrections happen all the time, especially when valuations are abnormally high, like they are now. </p><p><a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/05/25/3-stocks-id-buy-without-hesitation-during-a-market/?source=iedfolrf0000001">Continue reading</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Why 1 Wall Street Analyst Thinks Pfizer (PFE) Stock Could Soar 38%</h1> <p>newsfeedback@fool.com (Selena Maranjian) — Mon, 25 May 2026 05:45:00 -0400</p> <p>If you've spent any time reading about certain stocks, you'll have noticed that opinions among Wall Street analysts can vary widely. Because there's no way to definitively determine where a stock will be in the future, it's hard to know for sure that it's a buy, sell, or hold. It's the same with The Motley Fool: One of its writers might be very bullish on one stock, while her colleague is bearish. That's why it's good to read multiple opinions and think them through on your own.</p><p>Here's one example: <strong>Pfizer</strong> <span class="ticker" data-id="204972">(NYSE: PFE)</span>. The MarketWatch website recently tracked 28 ratings for the stock: Nine Wall Street analysts said "buy," one said the stock was overweight (which essentially means it's a buy), 15 said "hold," and three said "sell." The consensus, then, was to hold.</p><p>These ratings are occasionally changed or reaffirmed. Guggenheim Securities recently reaffirmed its buy rating for Pfizer, along with a price target of $36 per share. That's fully 38% higher than the recent share price of about $26.</p><p><a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/05/25/why-1-wall-street-analyst-thinks-pfizer-pfe-stock/?source=iedfolrf0000001">Continue reading</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Over Half of Billionaire Chase Coleman's Portfolio Is Invested in 7 Brilliant Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks</h1> <p>newsfeedback@fool.com (Keithen Drury) — Mon, 25 May 2026 05:30:00 -0400</p> <p>Taking a look at what billionaire investors own is a smart idea for individual investors. Hedge funds have far more research capabilities than individual investors do, and seeing what their portfolios hold is a great way to generate ideas for which stocks are best to own. Many of these firms don't own fly-by-night companies; instead, they stick to the big names that nearly everyone recognizes.</p><p>The key is to find hedge funds that have a long-term investing mindset. One billionaire-run hedge fund I follow is Chase Coleman's Tiger Global Management. He has more than half of its portfolio invested in seven genius artificial intelligence (AI) stocks, and I think investors should take a look at his fund for guidance on where to invest their money.</p><p class="caption">Image source: Getty Images.</p><p><a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/05/25/over-half-of-billionaire-chase-coleman-is-invested/?source=iedfolrf0000001">Continue reading</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Gas Shortages Are Coming, and Chevron's CEO Says Economies Will Have to Slow. These Consumer Stocks Are Most at Risk.</h1> <p>newsfeedback@fool.com (Selena Maranjian) — Mon, 25 May 2026 05:27:00 -0400</p> <p>When you're concerned about something, it's often good to consult someone who knows a lot about it. So if you're concerned about <a href="https://www.fool.com/retirement/2026/04/22/the-price-of-gas-is-soaring-here-are-8-ways-to-red/">rising gas prices</a> due to the Iran war, and about how the conflict will impact our economy in general, you might want to hear from a bigwig in the energy realm. Enter <strong>Chevron</strong> <span class="ticker" data-id="203255">(NYSE: CVX)</span> CEO Mike Wirth, who recently issued a warning.</p><p>Here's what he said and what it may mean for you.</p><p class="caption">Image source: Getty Images.</p><p><a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/05/25/gas-shortages-are-coming-and-chevrons-ceo-says-eco/?source=iedfolrf0000001">Continue reading</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>80 Billion Reasons to Buy Nvidia After Its Monster Earnings Report</h1> <p>newsfeedback@fool.com (Adam Spatacco) — Mon, 25 May 2026 05:15:00 -0400</p> <p>As earnings season comes to a close, artificial intelligence (AI) investors eagerly awaited <strong>Nvidia</strong> <span class="ticker" data-id="204770">(NASDAQ: NVDA)</span> to report its first-quarter results last Wednesday. I wasn't too surprised to learn that the company once again blew past Wall Street's expectations and also beat its own internal guidance.</p><p>After all, the rest of big tech -- many of which are Nvidia's largest customers -- already reported earnings. The main theme from those reports was that investment in AI infrastructure is accelerating. That's a good sign for Nvidia's core data center business.</p><p>What I most certainly did not expect was the company's announcement of an additional $80 billion stock repurchase authorization. Let's explore what a <a href="https://www.fool.com/terms/b/buybacks/">stock buyback</a> signals about management's views regarding the current AI capex supercycle.</p><p><a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/05/25/80-billion-reasons-buy-nvidia-monster-earnings/?source=iedfolrf0000001">Continue reading</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Move Over, AST SpaceMobile: Alphabet Has a Surprising New No. 1 Holding... and It's From the Financial Sector</h1> <p>newsfeedback@fool.com (Sean Williams) — Mon, 25 May 2026 05:06:00 -0400</p> <p>In case you missed it, one of the most important data releases of the quarter hit the newswires on May 15: <a href="https://www.fool.com/terms/f/form-13f/">Form 13F filings</a>. These filings provide investors with a way to track which stocks Wall Street's savviest fund managers <em>and businesses</em> bought and sold in the latest quarter.</p><p>Google parent <strong>Alphabet</strong> <span class="ticker" data-id="203768">(NASDAQ: GOOGL)</span><span class="ticker" data-id="288965">(NASDAQ: GOOG)</span> is one company that's required to file quarterly 13Fs for its $4 billion investment portfolio. While satellite-based cellular broadband services provider <strong>AST SpaceMobile</strong> <span class="ticker" data-id="344254">(NASDAQ: ASTS)</span> <a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/03/05/alphabet-largest-investment-holding-up-2800/">had been Alphabet's No. 1 holding in each of the three previous quarters</a>, this isn't the case any longer. It's been unseated by financial services giant <strong>CME Group</strong> <span class="ticker" data-id="203141">(NASDAQ: CME)</span>. </p><p class="caption">Image source: Getty Images.</p><p><a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/05/25/move-over-asts-googl-has-a-new-no-1-holding-cme/?source=iedfolrf0000001">Continue reading</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Eli Lilly Just Made a Game-Changing Move in the Billion-Dollar Weight Loss Drug Space. Here's What You Need to Know.</h1> <p>newsfeedback@fool.com (Adria Cimino) — Mon, 25 May 2026 05:05:00 -0400</p> <p>When you think of growth stocks, you may immediately think of technology. But this isn't the only field delivering significant revenue gains these days. In fact, you'll find one of the biggest growth themes in a surprising area: healthcare. I'm talking about the business of weight loss drugs. Today, <strong>Eli Lilly</strong> <span class="ticker" data-id="204336">(NYSE: LLY)</span> and <strong>Novo Nordisk</strong> lead this market, marching toward a value of $100 billion by early next decade. And others, from biotech <strong>Viking Therapeutics</strong> to pharma giant <strong>Pfizer</strong>, aim to eventually participate too.</p><p>So this market offers high growth -- but eventually competition may heat up as new drugs reach the finish line. This means it's crucial for players to continue building out their portfolios. With this in mind, Lilly just made a game-changing move in this high-growth space. Here's what you need to know.</p><p class="caption">Image source: Getty Images.</p><p><a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/05/25/eli-lilly-made-game-changing-move/?source=iedfolrf0000001">Continue reading</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>3 Reasons Nvidia Still Has Plenty of Room to Run</h1> <p>newsfeedback@fool.com (Keithen Drury) — Mon, 25 May 2026 05:00:00 -0400</p> <p>Although <strong>Nvidia</strong> <span class="ticker" data-id="204770">(NASDAQ: NVDA)</span> may be the world's most valuable company, I think the stock still has a lot of room to rise. The market may have come to expect a lot from Nvidia, but there is a major growth runway ahead for the stock, and I think it's among the best buys right now.</p><p>I've got three reasons Nvidia can continue rising, and all of them add up to make the stock a genius buy right now.</p><p class="caption">Image source: Getty Images.</p><p><a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/05/25/3-reasons-why-nvidia-still-has-plenty-of-room-to-r/?source=iedfolrf0000001">Continue reading</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Timing is Key: The Best Month to Claim Social Security</h1> <p>newsfeedback@fool.com (Dana George) — Mon, 25 May 2026 04:52:00 -0400</p> <p>As you grow closer to claiming Social Security, you may wonder when you should do it. Is one month better than the other? Here's the truth: It doesn't matter which month of the year you claim Social Security -- as long as you've thought through the tax ramifications of your decision.</p><p class="caption">Image source: Getty Images.</p><p>While you can make the claim any month you'd like, consider how different times of year can produce different results at tax time.</p><p><a href="https://www.fool.com/retirement/2026/05/25/timing-is-key-the-best-month-to-claim-social-secur/?source=iedfolrf0000001">Continue reading</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Social Security's 2027 COLA Forecast Was Just Updated. There's Good News and Bad News for Retirees.</h1> <p>newsfeedback@fool.com (Trevor Jennewine) — Mon, 25 May 2026 04:48:00 -0400</p> <p>Inflation recently hit a three-year high. That means <a href="https://www.fool.com/retirement/social-security/">Social Security benefits</a> are losing purchasing power at the fastest rate in three years. Naturally, many beneficiaries are concerned.</p><p>A 2026 survey from the Employee Benefit Research Institute shows just 73% of retired workers believe they have enough money to live comfortably in retirement. That represents a five-percentage-point drop from 2025, and it marks the lowest confidence in over a decade.</p><p>The Social Security Administration will not announce the next cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) until October 2026, and the raise won't take effect until January 2027. But Social Security beneficiaries are already eager to know how much extra income they will receive next year.</p><p><a href="https://www.fool.com/retirement/2026/05/25/social-security-2027-cola-forecast-bad-news-retire/?source=iedfolrf0000001">Continue reading</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Here Are My Top 3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks to Buy Now</h1> <p>newsfeedback@fool.com (Keith Speights) — Mon, 25 May 2026 04:44:00 -0400</p> <p>My portfolio is chock-full of dividend stocks. Many of them offer high yields. By the way, I consider a yield as high if it's more than two times greater than the yield of the <strong>S&P 500</strong> <span class="ticker" data-id="220472">(SNPINDEX: ^GSPC)</span>. This approach works better for me than going with a fixed percentage.</p><p>What are my top high-yield dividend stocks to buy now? Here's why <strong>Enbridge</strong> <span class="ticker" data-id="207063">(NYSE: ENB)</span>, <strong>Enterprise Products Partners</strong> <span class="ticker" data-id="207067">(NYSE: EPD)</span>, and <strong>Verizon Communications</strong> <span class="ticker" data-id="206030">(NYSE: VZ)</span> stand out. </p><p class="caption">Image source: Getty Images.</p><p><a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/05/25/here-are-my-top-3-high-yield-dividend-stocks-to-bu/?source=iedfolrf0000001">Continue reading</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Prediction: Alphabet Stock Is a Buy Before June 2026</h1> <p>newsfeedback@fool.com (Neil Patel) — Mon, 25 May 2026 04:30:00 -0400</p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Alphabet</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> <span class="ticker" data-id="203768">(NASDAQ: GOOGL)</span> <span class="ticker" data-id="288965">(NASDAQ: GOOG)</span> has done nothing but prove the bears wrong. The business, which critics previously thought had lost the artificial intelligence (AI) race, has produced a stellar return. Shares have skyrocketed roughly 130% just in the past 12 months (as of May 22).</span></p><p><span data-contrast="auto">Alphabet sports a colossal market cap of $4.6 trillion. This makes it the world's second-most-valuable enterprise, with </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Nvidia</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> wearing the crown.</span></p><p><span data-contrast="auto">For a company that has lifted the portfolios of its shareholder base in remarkable fashion, there is still a lot of gas left in the tank. The show goes on, making t</span><span data-contrast="auto">his </span><a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/how-to-invest/stocks/magnificent-seven/"><span data-contrast="none">"Magnificent Seven" stock</span></a><span data-contrast="auto"> is a smart buy before June 2026.</span></p><p><a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/05/25/prediction-alphabet-stock-is-buy-before-june-2026/?source=iedfolrf0000001">Continue reading</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>The SpaceX IPO Could Raise $75 Billion. History Suggests This Stock Will Be a Bigger Winner Than SpaceX Itself.</h1> <p>newsfeedback@fool.com (Adam Spatacco) — Mon, 25 May 2026 04:23:00 -0400</p> <p>SpaceX is gearing up for what could be the largest initial public offering (IPO) in history, targeting a capital raise of around $75 billion and a <a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/05/17/how-much-will-spacex-stock-be-worth-by-2030-heres/">valuation between $1.75 trillion and $2 trillion</a>. Investors are lining up to own a piece of Elon Musk's company, which is revolutionizing rockets, satellite internet, and potentially even AI-native data centers.</p><p>While Wall Street fixates on SpaceX's debut, history offers a subtle but compelling lesson: The biggest long-term winners from hyped-up IPOs are rarely the headline companies themselves. Instead, they are usually the essential suppliers powering ambitious visions behind the scenes.</p><p>In the case of SpaceX, the company that best fits that description is <strong>Nvidia</strong> <span class="ticker" data-id="204770">(NASDAQ: NVDA)</span>. The money that the company raises with this stock sale is expected to fuel a major spending spree on advanced computing, and Nvidia is poised to capture an outsize share of it -- much like other infrastructure enablers have during past tech booms.</p><p><a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/05/25/the-spacex-ipo-could-raise-75-billion-history-says/?source=iedfolrf0000001">Continue reading</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Uh-Oh! The Fed Meeting Minutes Point to a Big Shift in Monetary Policy That May Upend a Historically Pricey Stock Market.</h1> <p>newsfeedback@fool.com (Sean Williams) — Mon, 25 May 2026 04:06:00 -0400</p> <p>Although Jerome Powell is no longer Fed chair (he still serves on the Board of Governors), his final <a href="https://www.fool.com/terms/f/fomc/">Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC)</a> meeting on April 29 was a doozy that may end up roiling the <strong>Dow Jones Industrial Average</strong> <span class="ticker" data-id="220471">(DJINDICES: ^DJI)</span>, <strong>S&P 500</strong> <span class="ticker" data-id="220472">(SNPINDEX: ^GSPC)</span>, and <strong>Nasdaq Composite</strong> <span class="ticker" data-id="220473">(NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC)</span>.</p><p>Over the last 48 years, no Fed chair has had a lower dissent rate per meeting than Powell. Yet, the outgoing head of the Fed's last meeting in charge was marked by a historic four dissents -- the highest number since 1992. Stephen Miran favored a quarter-point cut to the federal funds target rate, while Beth Hammack, Neel Kashkari, and Lorie Logan didn't support the inclusion of an easing bias statement by the FOMC. </p><p class="caption">Jerome Powell's final FOMC meeting was marked by a historic number of dissents. Image source: Official Federal Reserve Photo.</p><p><a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/05/25/uh-oh-fed-meeting-minutes-shift-in-monetary-policy/?source=iedfolrf0000001">Continue reading</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>3 AI Stocks I'd Be Happy to Hold Through Any Pullback</h1> <p>newsfeedback@fool.com (Lyle Daly) — Mon, 25 May 2026 04:00:00 -0400</p> <p>The tech sector has been volatile, and because some of my biggest holdings are artificial intelligence (AI) stocks, I've seen my portfolio go through some wild swings.</p><p>It's not exactly pleasant when the market moves against you, but pullbacks are normal. The best way to prepare for them is to pick stocks you believe in for the long haul. Three of my top AI stocks are companies I'll hold through any downturn, because each has a dominant position and a robust competitive moat that makes it difficult to displace.</p><p class="caption">Image source: Getty Images.</p><p><a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/05/25/3-ai-stocks-id-be-happy-to-hold-through-any-pullba/?source=iedfolrf0000001">Continue reading</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's First Test Arrives June 17 -- and the Stock Market May Not Like the Answer</h1> <p>newsfeedback@fool.com (Keith Speights) — Mon, 25 May 2026 03:45:00 -0400</p> <p>New Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh is assuming his new role at a precarious moment. President Trump's tariffs and soaring oil prices resulting from the Iran war are putting upward pressure on inflation. The employment market remains seemingly solid, but there are concerns about widespread job disruption from artificial intelligence (AI). Meanwhile, the <a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/stock-market/indexes/sp-500/"><strong>S&P 500</strong></a> <span class="ticker" data-id="220472">(SNPINDEX: ^GSPC)</span> is hovering near an all-time high. </p><p>Warsh won't have a long honeymoon period. His first big test comes on June 17, when he will be grilled in a press conference at the conclusion of the next scheduled Federal Reserve Open Markets Committee (FOMC) meeting. But investors may not like what they hear.</p><p class="caption">Image source: Getty Images.</p><p><a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/05/25/new-fed-chair-kevin-warshs-first-test-arrives-june/?source=iedfolrf0000001">Continue reading</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Claiming Social Security at 62 Will Shrink Your Benefits. Do It Anyway in This Situation.</h1> <p>newsfeedback@fool.com (Maurie Backman) — Mon, 25 May 2026 03:36:00 -0400</p> <p>If there's one big decision retirees tend to wrestle with, it's when to sign up for Social Security. Once you turn 62, you're free to claim retirement benefits at any time. But if you don't wait until full retirement age, those checks will be reduced.</p><p><a href="https://www.fool.com/retirement/social-security/full-retirement-age/">Full retirement age</a> is 67 for people born in 1960 or later. And in that case, filing for Social Security at 62 means shrinking your monthly benefits by about 30%.</p><p class="caption">Image source: Getty Images.</p><p><a href="https://www.fool.com/retirement/2026/05/25/claiming-social-security-at-62-will-shrink-your-be/?source=iedfolrf0000001">Continue reading</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>3 Growth Stocks to Hold for the Next 20 Years</h1> <p>newsfeedback@fool.com (Brett Schafer) — Mon, 25 May 2026 03:25:00 -0400</p> <p><a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/stock-market/types-of-stocks/growth-stocks/">Growth stocks</a> are the best way to find potential 100-baggers for your portfolio over the long term. It takes a sustained tailwind of double-digit sales growth to turn a small investment into a big winner, and few companies, such as <strong>Netflix</strong> and <strong>Amazon</strong>, can deliver these results over multiple decades. </p><p>Right now, most growth stocks are priced for perfection. Not these disruptors, though. Here are three growth stocks to buy today and hold for the next 20 years due to their revenue growth potential.</p><p class="caption">Image source: Getty Images.</p><p><a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/05/25/3-growth-stocks-to-hold-for-the-next-20-years/?source=iedfolrf0000001">Continue reading</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Walmart vs. Costco: Which Is the Better "Recession-Proof" Stock to Buy Now?</h1> <p>newsfeedback@fool.com (Daniel Foelber) — Mon, 25 May 2026 03:15:00 -0400</p> <p>The major <a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/stock-market/indexes/">stock market indexes</a> are hovering around all-time highs, but the economy is chock-full of cracks beneath the surface.</p><p>Higher gas prices are adding even more pressure on already <a href="https://www.fool.com/money/research/average-household-debt/">strained consumers</a>. The housing market is in a prolonged, multi-year slowdown. Wage growth isn't keeping up with the <a href="https://www.fool.com/money/research/average-monthly-expenses/">cost of living</a>, and the labor market faces profound paradigm shifts driven by artificial intelligence (AI).</p><p>Here's why <strong>Walmart</strong> <span class="ticker" data-id="206096">(NASDAQ: WMT)</span> and <strong>Costco Wholesale</strong> <span class="ticker" data-id="203178">(NASDAQ: COST)</span> are two of the most "recession-proof" stocks out there, why they may appeal to risk-averse investors, and which is the better buy now.</p><p><a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/05/25/walmart-vs-costco-buy-recession-proof-stock/?source=iedfolrf0000001">Continue reading</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>With Consumer Sentiment at a Record Low, Could These 2 Value Retailers See a Boost in 2026?</h1> <p>newsfeedback@fool.com (Jeff Siegel) — Mon, 25 May 2026 02:30:00 -0400</p> <p>American consumers are becoming increasingly cautious. The University of Michigan's Consumer Sentiment Index recently fell to 48.2, one of the lowest readings ever recorded. Survey respondents cited concerns about inflation, gasoline prices, tariffs, and overall purchasing power.</p><p>When consumers feel pressured, shopping habits tend to change.</p><p>Instead of buying premium or <a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/stock-market/market-sectors/consumer-discretionary/luxury-brand-stocks/">luxury brands,</a> many households begin searching for discounts, lower-priced alternatives, and retailers that stretch their budgets further. Historically, that environment has often benefited value-oriented <a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/stock-market/market-sectors/consumer-discretionary/retail-stocks/">retail stocks.</a></p><p><a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/05/25/with-consumer-sentiment-at-a-record-low-could-thes/?source=iedfolrf0000001">Continue reading</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>This Tech Stock Is Trading Below Where It Was a Year Ago -- but Its Business Has Never Been Stronger</h1> <p>newsfeedback@fool.com (Patrick Sanders) — Mon, 25 May 2026 02:07:00 -0400</p> <p>Tech stocks have been winners in the stock market for several quarters -- despite a dip at the beginning of the year -- and many of the biggest names continue to soar.</p><p>Chipmaker <strong>Nvidia</strong> is up by 65% over the last 12 months, while <strong>Alphabet</strong> is up a whopping 131%. Fellow "Magnificent Seven" members <strong>Amazon</strong> (up 28%) and <strong>Apple</strong> (up 43%) are also doing well. </p><p>But there's a notable outlier -- <strong>Microsoft</strong> <span class="ticker" data-id="204577">(NASDAQ: MSFT)</span>, known for its lucrative businesses in operating systems, software, and cloud services, is actually trading 9% lower than it did a year ago.</p><p><a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/05/25/this-tech-stock-is-trading-below-where-it-was-a-ye/?source=iedfolrf0000001">Continue reading</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Is Litecoin a Better Buy Than Bitcoin Right Now?</h1> <p>newsfeedback@fool.com (Alex Carchidi) — Mon, 25 May 2026 01:15:00 -0400</p> <p>When <strong>Litecoin</strong> <span class="ticker" data-id="343756">(CRYPTO: LTC)</span> launched in 2011 as a fork of <strong>Bitcoin</strong>'s <span class="ticker" data-id="343539">(CRYPTO: BTC)</span> code, it was pitched as digital silver to Bitcoin's digital gold, with faster block times, lower fees, and a leaner chain designed for everyday payments. For a while, that earned it a loyal following and a spot among the most recognized cryptoassets in the world.</p><p>Today, outside of their bones, these two coins don't seem like they're very alike whatsoever. Let's evaluate Litecoin's investment thesis and determine whether it can outperform its older and bigger brother.</p><p class="caption">Image source: Getty Images.</p><p><a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/05/25/is-litecoin-a-better-buy-than-bitcoin-right-now/?source=iedfolrf0000001">Continue reading</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Billionaire Bill Gates' Foundation Sold Its Microsoft Stake and Has 43% of Its $33 Billion Portfolio Invested in 2 Other Stocks</h1> <p>newsfeedback@fool.com (Adam Levy) — Mon, 25 May 2026 01:00:00 -0400</p> <p>Bill Gates is best known as the co-founder of <strong>Microsoft</strong> <span class="ticker" data-id="204577">(NASDAQ: MSFT)</span>, which has been one of the most valuable companies in the world for the past 30 years. After his wealth soared to more than $100 billion in the 1990s amid the run-up in <a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/stock-market/market-sectors/information-technology/">tech stocks</a>, Gates started to step back from his business to focus on his philanthropic endeavors. He founded the Gates Foundation to combat poverty, disease, and inequity worldwide.</p><p>Today, Gates is still worth over $100 billion, despite donating huge sums to the foundation, including a considerable number of Microsoft shares. He plans to donate practically all of his wealth over the next two decades, winding down the foundation by 2045. He expects the foundation will spend more than $200 billion in that time.</p><p>Supporting all that spending is a trust fund, including a public equity portfolio worth about $33 billion. Last quarter, the investment managers in charge sold the last of Gates' most recent Microsoft donation, leaving 43% of the portfolio invested in just two phenomenal stocks.</p><p><a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/05/25/billionaire-bill-gates-foundation-sold-its-microso/?source=iedfolrf0000001">Continue reading</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>This $8 Stock Could Be Your Ticket to Millionaire Status</h1> <p>newsfeedback@fool.com (Thomas Niel) — Mon, 25 May 2026 00:30:00 -0400</p> <p><strong>SoundHound AI</strong> <span class="ticker" data-id="430224">(NASDAQ: SOUN)</span> has fallen out of favor once again, but don't assume this means Wall Street has finally had it with this early-stage artificial intelligence (AI) play. The company, which focuses on developing AI-based voice assistant platforms, has experienced waves of popularity among investors since its public debut in 2021.</p><p>Yet while past enthusiasm for this <a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/stock-market/market-sectors/information-technology/ai-stocks/">AI stock</a> may have arrived too soon, SoundHound AI today trades with greater uncertainty factored into its valuation. Given scaled-back expectations, it could be a millionaire maker.</p><p class="caption">Image source: Getty Images.</p><p><a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/05/25/this-8-stock-could-be-your-ticket-to-millionaire-s/?source=iedfolrf0000001">Continue reading</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>A New Social Security Payment Change Will Affect 3.6 Million Beneficiaries This Summer</h1> <p>newsfeedback@fool.com (Kailey Hagen, CFP) — Mon, 25 May 2026 00:15:00 -0400</p> <p>The Social Security Administration is shaking up monthly payments for millions of beneficiaries this summer, thanks to an administrative change that's already taking effect.</p><p></p><p>Beneficiaries who have their checks directly deposited into their bank accounts won't notice a difference. But the 3.6 million beneficiaries who have opted to have their checks added to Direct Express prepaid debit cards should prepare for a transition.</p><p><a href="https://www.fool.com/retirement/2026/05/25/a-new-social-security-payment-change-will-affect-3/?source=iedfolrf0000001">Continue reading</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Apple vs. Microsoft: What Their Revenue Trends Reveal for Investors</h1> <p>newsfeedback@fool.com (Robert Izquierdo) — Sun, 24 May 2026 23:50:32 -0400</p> <p><strong>Apple</strong> <span class="ticker" data-id="202686">(NASDAQ:AAPL)</span> designs and markets smartphones, personal computers, tablets, and wearables worldwide, and it operates various platforms like the App Store alongside subscription-based services such as Apple TV+ and Apple Music.</p><p>It recently announced an expansion of its specialized data centers and introduced lower-priced smartphone models. The company reported an approximately 27% net income margin for the quarter ended March 28, 2026.</p><p><strong>Microsoft</strong> <span class="ticker" data-id="204577">(NASDAQ:MSFT)</span> develops and licenses software, cloud services, and devices globally, operating primarily through its Productivity and Business Processes, Intelligent Cloud, and More Personal Computing segments.</p><p><a href="https://www.fool.com/coverage/charts/2026/05/24/apple-vs-microsoft-what-their-revenue-trends-reveal-for-investors/?source=iedfolrf0000001">Continue reading</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>3 Stocks I Plan to Hold for the Next 20 Years</h1> <p>newsfeedback@fool.com (Brett Schafer) — Sun, 24 May 2026 23:30:00 -0400</p> <p>Top investors like Warren Buffett consistently say their favorite stocks are ones they can hold forever. If you have a high-quality business compounding value, it is highly favorable for you and your <a href="https://www.fool.com/retirement/">retirement account</a> to sit back and let the wealth pile up. $10,000 invested in a stock yielding a 20% annual return will grow to just $25,000 after five years. But if you hold that same stock for 20 years, it will be worth $383,000. That could be much more meaningful to your retirement savings. </p><p>With this in mind, here are three high-quality disruptors I believe are great holds for the next 20 years, and why investors should consider buying today.</p><p class="caption">Image source: Getty Images.</p><p><a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/05/24/3-stocks-i-plan-to-hold-for-the-next-20-years/?source=iedfolrf0000001">Continue reading</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>The Trade Desk vs. Magnite: Which Tech Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?</h1> <p>newsfeedback@fool.com (Robert Izquierdo) — Sun, 24 May 2026 23:01:34 -0400</p> <p>As digital advertising moves away from walled gardens, deciding between <strong>The Trade Desk</strong> <span class="ticker" data-id="338635">(NASDAQ:TTD)</span> and <strong>Magnite</strong> <span class="ticker" data-id="288961">(NASDAQ:MGNI)</span> involves weighing the merits of the buy side versus the sell side of the industry.</p><p>The Trade Desk operates as a demand-side platform, helping agencies buy ad space efficiently across various digital channels. Magnite serves the opposite side as a supply-side platform, helping publishers sell their inventory to the highest bidder. Both companies capitalize on the growth of connected television, but they occupy different seats at the same table.</p><p>The Trade Desk provides a technology platform for ad buyers, allowing them to manage data-driven campaigns across the open internet. By focusing on the demand side, the company serves advertising agencies and brands looking for space on video, audio, and connected television.</p><p><a href="https://www.fool.com/coverage/better-buy/2026/05/24/the-trade-desk-vs-magnite-which-tech-stock-is-a-better-buy-in-2026/?source=iedfolrf0000001">Continue reading</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>1 Magnificent Dividend Stock to Hold for the Next 10 Years</h1> <p>newsfeedback@fool.com (Daniel Sparks) — Sun, 24 May 2026 23:01:00 -0400</p> <p>With major U.S. indexes near record highs, dividend stocks are a great way to get paid now instead of simply speculating that stocks that have already soared will soar even more. That said, it may be tempting to chase dividend stocks with the highest <a href="https://www.fool.com/terms/d/dividend-yield/">dividend yield</a> in this market to counter some of the high <a href="https://www.fool.com/terms/v/valuation/">valuations</a> in the market, but this is arguably a flawed approach to picking dividend stocks. Instead, the best dividend stocks to hold for a decade aren't usually the ones with the fattest yields today -- they're the ones whose payouts keep climbing, backed by a business likely to still be thriving 10 years out.</p><p>One name fits that bill almost too well: <strong>Costco Wholesale</strong> <span class="ticker" data-id="203178">(NASDAQ: COST)</span>. The membership-based retailer's dividend yields only about 0.6% as of this writing -- a number most income investors would shrug at. But fixating on it misses the point. The real story is a payout that has grown relentlessly for more than two decades, backed by one of the steadiest business models in retail.</p><p>But the problem is <a href="https://www.fool.com/terms/v/valuation/">valuation</a>. Shares command a high premium.</p><p><a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/05/24/1-magnificent-dividend-stock-to-hold-for-the-next/?source=iedfolrf0000001">Continue reading</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Is Cardano Too Cheap to Ignore Right Now?</h1> <p>newsfeedback@fool.com (Dominic Basulto) — Sun, 24 May 2026 22:30:00 -0400</p> <p>On the surface, <strong>Cardano</strong> <span class="ticker" data-id="343640">(CRYPTO: ADA)</span> seems to check all the boxes for a great crypto value play. It's dirt cheap at just $0.25. It's down more than 90% from its all-time high, making it a potential rebound candidate. And with a $8.8 billion market cap, it still ranks among the top 15 cryptocurrencies in the world.</p><p>Surely, <a href="https://www.fool.com/terms/c/cardano/">Cardano</a> is too cheap to ignore, right? The answer to that question might not be as simple as it sounds.</p><p>One problem, quite simply, is that Cardano is no longer the primary rival to <strong>Ethereum</strong>. That distinction falls to <strong>Solana</strong>, which currently has a market cap of $50 billion, more than 5 times the value of Cardano.</p><p><a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/05/24/is-crypto-too-cheap-to-ignore-right-now/?source=iedfolrf0000001">Continue reading</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Why IMAX Stock Jumped This Week</h1> <p>newsfeedback@fool.com (Joe Tenebruso) — Sun, 24 May 2026 22:01:35 -0400</p> <p>Shares of<strong> IMAX </strong><span class="ticker" data-id="204018">(NYSE: IMAX)</span> rose sharply this past week, following reports that the entertainment technology supplier is courting potential acquirers. </p><p class="caption">Image source: Getty Images. </p><p>IMAX is reportedly exploring a sale to a larger <a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/stock-market/market-sectors/communication/entertainment-stocks/">entertainment</a> company, according to <em>The Wall Street Journal</em>. Investors should note, however, that talks are in the preliminary stages and may prove unfruitful.</p><p><a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/05/24/why-imax-stock-jumped-this-week/?source=iedfolrf0000001">Continue reading</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>3 AI Stocks I Wouldn't Hesitate to Buy Now</h1> <p>newsfeedback@fool.com (Keithen Drury) — Sun, 24 May 2026 22:00:00 -0400</p> <p>The market may have had a strong run over the past two months, but there are still plenty of stocks that look like great buys right now. The reality is that the artificial intelligence (AI) build-out is just getting started, and many of these companies have yet to recognize the full effect that an AI-first economy would have on their financials.</p><p>Three AI stocks that I wouldn't hesitate to buy more of are <strong>Nvidia</strong> <span class="ticker" data-id="204770">(NASDAQ: NVDA)</span>, <strong>Meta Platforms</strong> <span class="ticker" data-id="273426">(NASDAQ: META)</span>, and <strong>Amazon</strong> <span class="ticker" data-id="202816">(NASDAQ: AMZN)</span>, as all three are well positioned to take advantage of the shift toward AI.</p><p class="caption">Image source: Getty Images.</p><p><a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/05/24/3-ai-stocks-i-wouldnt-hesitate-to-buy-now/?source=iedfolrf0000001">Continue reading</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Freshpet CEO Sells Shares Worth $2.3 Million. Here's What That Means for Investors.</h1> <p>newsfeedback@fool.com (Robert Izquierdo) — Sun, 24 May 2026 21:46:37 -0400</p> <p>William B. Cyr, Chief Executive Officer of <strong>Freshpet</strong> <span class="ticker" data-id="317397">(NASDAQ:FRPT)</span>, reported the sale of 47,582 shares of Common Stock for a transaction value of approximately $2.28 million on May 20, 2026, through open-market sales following option exercises as disclosed in the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1611647/000092963826001959/0000929638-26-001959-index.htm">SEC Form 4 filing</a>.</p><p><em>Transaction and post-transaction values based on SEC Form 4 weighted average price ($47.88).</em></p><p>* 1-year price change calculated as of May 20, 2026.</p><p><a href="https://www.fool.com/coverage/filings/2026/05/24/freshpet-ceo-sells-shares-worth-usd2-3-million-here-s-what-that-means-for-investors/?source=iedfolrf0000001">Continue reading</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Nasdaq Rebound: 3 Stocks to Buy Before They Hit New All-Time Highs</h1> <p>newsfeedback@fool.com (Geoffrey Seiler) — Sun, 24 May 2026 21:45:00 -0400</p> <p>The stock market has rallied strongly this spring, led once again by the tech-heavy <strong>Nasdaq</strong>. While the index is set up for another strong year of outperformance, there are stocks well off their highs that investors can scoop up before they join the rally.</p><p>Let's look at three Nasdaq <a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/stock-market/types-of-stocks/growth-stocks/">growth stocks</a> to buy right now before they rally to new all-time highs.</p><p>While <strong>Palantir</strong> <span class="ticker" data-id="343121">(NASDAQ: PLTR)</span> has gotten caught up in the <a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/stock-market/market-sectors/information-technology/saas-stocks/">software-as-a-service (SaaS) stock</a> sell-off, it is proving to be one of the most important companies in the AI space, and its growth has been nothing short of spectacular. Nonetheless, investors can pick up the stock 33% off its highs.</p><p><a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/05/24/nasdaq-rebound-3-stocks-to-buy-before-they-hit-new/?source=iedfolrf0000001">Continue reading</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Is Taking Your RMD in May a Smart Move? Here's What the Math Says.</h1> <p>newsfeedback@fool.com (James Brumley) — Sun, 24 May 2026 21:30:00 -0400</p> <p>Will you be 73 years old or older at any point in 2026? If so, then you probably already know you're now required to regularly remove money from any non-Roth retirement accounts you may hold.</p><p>To this end, one of the most common questions people of this age ask themselves is when they should take their required minimum distribution (RMD). Is <em>this</em> month the right time to do so?</p><p>The answer is a resounding "it depends," although for plenty of retirees, now's arguably a much better time than not.</p><p><a href="https://www.fool.com/retirement/2026/05/24/is-taking-your-rmd-in-may-a-smart-move-heres-what/?source=iedfolrf0000001">Continue reading</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>3 High-Yield ETFs Paying Over 4% That Are Great for Retirees</h1> <p>newsfeedback@fool.com (David Dierking) — Sun, 24 May 2026 21:00:00 -0400</p> <p>Retirees face a very specific problem that most working investors don't. They need their portfolios to support them. They need a combination of principal, capital gains, and income to support their lifestyle when regular retirement plan contributions aren't going back in.</p><p>Social Security can cover some of the gap, but it was never really designed to be a full retirement program. Retirees need to come up with the rest. That's where dividend exchange-traded funds (ETFs) can help.</p><p>Retirement is the time of life when investors should be thinking more about principal protection than maximizing growth. That doesn't mean that growth and tech stocks couldn't and shouldn't be in a portfolio. But it should only be in an allocation that doesn't necessarily require you to alter your entire <a href="https://www.fool.com/retirement/">retirement plan</a> should something happen.</p><p><a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/05/24/3-high-yield-etfs-paying-over-4-great-for-retirees/?source=iedfolrf0000001">Continue reading</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>The Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock That Doesn't Need a Bull Market to Make You Money</h1> <p>newsfeedback@fool.com (Marc Guberti) — Sun, 24 May 2026 20:45:00 -0400</p> <p>Not every artificial intelligence (AI) stock needs a bull market to outpace the <strong>S&P</strong> <strong>500</strong>. <strong>Sandisk</strong> <span class="ticker" data-id="579148">(NASDAQ: SNDK)</span> is in the middle of a generational run as its NAND flash memory chips gain momentum amid the AI build-out. The stock has had close to 4,000% in gains over the past year, and the fundamentals suggest that the rally can continue.</p><p class="caption">Image source: Getty Images.</p><p>Sandisk's revenue growth is enough to get attention. Sales surged by 97% sequentially in its fiscal 2026 third quarter. Its $5.95 billion in revenue also represented 251% year-over-year growth, and guidance for its fiscal 2026 fourth quarter implies 34.5% sequential growth at the $8 billion midpoint. </p><p><a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/05/24/the-artificial-intelligence-ai-stock-that-doesnt-n/?source=iedfolrf0000001">Continue reading</a></p> </article> </main></body></html>