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Alphabet Has a Massive Advantage in the AI Race -- and No, It's Not Geminifool.com
Most investors focus on which company has the best AI. But the better question is which company is best positioned to capture the most value from AI over the next decade? And that's probably Alphabet.
Via The Motley Fool · April 23, 2026
With Costco Down 7% From Its All-Time High, Could Buying Now Set You Up for Life?fool.com
When it comes to the competitive retail sector, Costco is a clear leader.
Via The Motley Fool · April 23, 2026
Is VXUS the Smartest Way to Own the Entire World Outside the U.S.?fool.com
The Vanguard Total International Stock ETF provides access to the universe of international and emerging market stocks.
Via The Motley Fool · April 23, 2026
Nvidia Just Deployed the Nuclear Optionfool.com
The chipmaker is partnering with nuclear start-up Oklo to use AI to advance the next generation of nuclear power.
Via The Motley Fool · April 23, 2026
Why Texas Instruments Rocketed Higher Todayfool.com
It's not every day a large-cap blue chip stock rallies nearly 20% in a day.
Via The Motley Fool · April 23, 2026
Banc of California (BANC) Q1 2026 Transcriptfool.com
Banc of California (BANC) Q1 2026 Transcript
Via The Motley Fool · April 23, 2026
Why ServiceNow Stock Is Plummeting Todayfool.com
ServiceNow's Q1 results were far from terrible, but the stock is seeing big sell-offs.
Via The Motley Fool · April 23, 2026
The Pentagon Says It Could Take 6 Months to Clear Mines From the Strait of Hormuz. Here Are 2 Predictions for Oil Stocks Through the End of 2026.fool.com
The Strait of Hormuz won't fully reopen right away.
Via The Motley Fool · April 23, 2026
Solid Earnings From IBM and ServiceNow Fail to Quell Artificial Intelligence Concerns, Sending Software Stocks Lower. Here's What Investors Need to Knowfool.com
Both IBM and ServiceNow recently reported earnings results ahead of consensus Wall Street estimates. Yet, their stocks are getting crushed.
Via The Motley Fool · April 23, 2026
Globe Life GL Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcriptfool.com
Globe Life GL Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Via The Motley Fool · April 23, 2026
How Does the 10-Year Rule Work for Inherited IRAs?fool.com
Understanding this is key to avoiding serious tax problems with the IRS.
Via The Motley Fool · April 23, 2026
RLI (RLI) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcriptfool.com
RLI (RLI) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Via The Motley Fool · April 23, 2026
Capital Management Cuts WisdomTree Stake by 79%, Selling $6.9 Million Worth of Sharesfool.com
WisdomTree, Inc. is a global asset manager specializing in exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and index-based investment products. .
Via The Motley Fool · April 23, 2026
S&T Bancorp (STBA) Q1 2026 Earnings Transcriptfool.com
S&T Bancorp (STBA) Q1 2026 Earnings Transcript
Via The Motley Fool · April 23, 2026
Prediction: Apple Stock Will Flourish Under New CEOfool.com
New CEO John Ternus could breathe life into Apple stock.
Via The Motley Fool · April 23, 2026
Strait of Hormuz Crisis: How Markets Have Handled the "Largest Oil Supply Disruption in History" So Farfool.com
Is the stock market asleep at the wheel, or is it pricing in a quick resolution to the conflict?
Via The Motley Fool · April 23, 2026
Investors Are Rotating Out of Tech. Here's Why That's Great News for This Artificial Intelligence (AI) Growth Stock.fool.com
Palantir stock has retreated in recent months, even though its earnings growth remains solid.
Via The Motley Fool · April 23, 2026
LSI (LYTS) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcriptfool.com
LSI (LYTS) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Via The Motley Fool · April 23, 2026
Roper (ROP) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcriptfool.com
Roper (ROP) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Via The Motley Fool · April 23, 2026
4 Dividend Stocks Worth More of Your Money Right Nowfool.com
If your ultimate goal is still income, don't be distracted or dissuaded by the recent red-hot rebound from growth stocks. Act on opportunities to meet your long-term goals.
Via The Motley Fool · April 23, 2026
Straight Path Wealth Management Adds 53K Shares of Dimensional Global Core Plus Fixed Income ETFfool.com
This ETF provides global fixed income exposure with a systematic approach to credit and duration across diverse bond markets.
Via The Motley Fool · April 23, 2026
Forget GameStop: This Boring but Beautiful Dividend Stock Is the Safer Retail Buyfool.com
GameStop is profitable again, but a 6.3% yield on a growing leisure retail investment could be another way to win.
Via The Motley Fool · April 23, 2026
3 Essential Defense Stocks Rising as Trump's Iran Strategy Drives a $1.5 Trillion Pentagon Budget Proposalfool.com
The proposed new Pentagon budget offers a bonanza to defense contractors and their shareholders.
Via The Motley Fool · April 23, 2026
What to Do if You Missed the April 1 First-Year RMD Deadlinefool.com
Missing your first required minimum distribution deadline isn't ideal -- but it's far from a disaster. Here's how to fix it quickly and potentially avoid any penalty at all.
Via The Motley Fool · April 23, 2026
Ryder (R) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcriptfool.com
Ryder (R) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Via The Motley Fool · April 23, 2026
AMAL Q1 2026 Earnings Transcriptfool.com
AMAL Q1 2026 Earnings Transcript
Via The Motley Fool · April 23, 2026
First Industrial (FR) Q1 2026 Earnings Transcriptfool.com
First Industrial (FR) Q1 2026 Earnings Transcript
Via The Motley Fool · April 23, 2026
IBCP Q1 2026 Earnings Transcriptfool.com
IBCP Q1 2026 Earnings Transcript
Via The Motley Fool · April 23, 2026
EFSC Q1 2026 Earnings Transcriptfool.com
EFSC Q1 2026 Earnings Transcript
Via The Motley Fool · April 23, 2026
Keystone Financial Group Expands Position in Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF, According to Recent SEC Filingfool.com
The Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF (VPLS) expands beyond traditional bond exposure by adding credit risk in pursuit of higher income. That approach can open up return opportunities that standard bond funds may not capture in steady markets.
Via The Motley Fool · April 23, 2026
CEO Elon Musk Just Delivered Bad News to Tesla Shareholders and Vehicle Ownersfool.com
Tesla recently reported its 2026 first-quarter earnings results, followed by a conference call that fielded questions from investors and analysts.
Via The Motley Fool · April 23, 2026
Forget SpaceX Stock -- Is RocketLab the Better Buy?fool.com
Space could be a huge opportunity, but don't buy the wrong stock.
Via The Motley Fool · April 23, 2026
First American (FAF) Q1 2026 Earnings Transcriptfool.com
First American (FAF) Q1 2026 Earnings Transcript
Via The Motley Fool · April 23, 2026
Meritage Homes MTH Q1 2026 Earnings Transcriptfool.com
Meritage Homes MTH Q1 2026 Earnings Transcript
Via The Motley Fool · April 23, 2026
Why Comcast Stock Boomed Todaywhy-com
Comcast looks like a turnaround play today.
Via The Motley Fool · April 23, 2026
Nike Is Now the Third Highest-Yielding Dividend Stock in the Dow Jones Industrial Average. Should You Follow Apple CEO Tim Cook's Lead and Buy Nike Near a 10-Year Low?fool.com
Nike's dividend yield is near an all-time high due to its falling stock price and 24 years of dividend increases.
Via The Motley Fool · April 23, 2026
Qcr (QCRH) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcriptfool.com
Qcr (QCRH) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Via The Motley Fool · April 23, 2026
CVB Financial (CVBF) Q1 2026 Earnings Transcriptfool.com
CVB Financial (CVBF) Q1 2026 Earnings Transcript
Via The Motley Fool · April 23, 2026
Banner (BANR) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcriptfool.com
Banner (BANR) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Via The Motley Fool · April 23, 2026
AZZ (AZZ) Q4 2026 Earnings Call Transcriptfool.com
AZZ (AZZ) Q4 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Via The Motley Fool · April 23, 2026
Southwest (LUV) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcriptfool.com
Southwest (LUV) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Via The Motley Fool · April 23, 2026
Freeport (FCX) Q1 2026 Earnings Transcriptfool.com
Freeport (FCX) Q1 2026 Earnings Transcript
Via The Motley Fool · April 23, 2026
Third Coast (TCBX) Q1 2026 Earnings Transcriptfool.com
Third Coast (TCBX) Q1 2026 Earnings Transcript
Via The Motley Fool · April 23, 2026
Why the Nasdaq-100 Is on a Winning Streak Even as the Iran War Dominates the Newsfool.com
Even if the conflict isn't officially over, tech sector investors are moving on from it.
Via The Motley Fool · April 23, 2026
Why the Stock Market Is the Best Casino in the Worldfool.com
In the first of a two-part conversation, Motley Fool Personal Finance Expert Robert Brokamp speaks with Ben Carlson about how to manage all the stock market risks so you can reap the rewards.
Via The Motley Fool · April 23, 2026
I Put the Majority of My Portfolio Into 2 Vanguard ETFs 3 Years Ago. Here Is What Happened.fool.com
I gave up trying to pick winners in favor of long-term, diversified investing. It turned out to be exactly what I'd hoped for.
Via The Motley Fool · April 23, 2026
Graco (GGG) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcriptfool.com
Graco (GGG) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Via The Motley Fool · April 23, 2026
Reliance (RS) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcriptfool.com
Reliance (RS) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Via The Motley Fool · April 23, 2026
Teck (TECK) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcriptfool.com
Teck (TECK) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Via The Motley Fool · April 23, 2026
1 Magnificent Travel Stock Down Double Digits to Buy on the Dip as the Next Cruise Cycle Takes Offfool.com
You can buy this seaworthy giant for 10 times next year's earnings.
Via The Motley Fool · April 23, 2026
FirstService (FSV) Q1 2026 Earnings Transcriptfool.com
FirstService (FSV) Q1 2026 Earnings Transcript
Via The Motley Fool · April 23, 2026
Why Oklo Stock Is Skyrocketing Todayfool.com
Oklo has a new dance partner -- and it's a name you're sure to recognize.
Via The Motley Fool · April 23, 2026
PG&E (PCG) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcriptfool.com
PG&E (PCG) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Via The Motley Fool · April 23, 2026
Why Lockheed Martin Stock Just Droppedfool.com
Traders selling Lockheed stock today may be missing the point.
Via The Motley Fool · April 23, 2026
Dover (DOV) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcriptfool.com
Dover (DOV) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Via The Motley Fool · April 23, 2026
Pool (POOL) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcriptfool.com
Pool (POOL) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Via The Motley Fool · April 23, 2026
The Best Warren Buffett Stocks to Buy With $1,000 Right Nowfool.com
These stocks should provide reliable performance for any investor holding for the long haul.
Via The Motley Fool · April 23, 2026
American Express Just Reported Its Highest Card Member Spending Growth Rate in 3 Years. Here's What's Driving It.fool.com
The stock is down 3% on the day despite a mostly positive report.
Via The Motley Fool · April 23, 2026
Oceaneering (OII) Q1 2026 Earnings Transcriptfool.com
Oceaneering (OII) Q1 2026 Earnings Transcript
Via The Motley Fool · April 23, 2026
Hanmi (HAFC) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcriptfool.com
Hanmi (HAFC) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Via The Motley Fool · April 23, 2026
Why Avis Budget Stock Is Crashing Todayfool.com
Speculators were playing with fire. Now they're getting burned.
Via The Motley Fool · April 23, 2026
SLV Is Up 145% in One Year. Is the iShares Silver Trust Still Worth Buying?fool.com
The silver-tracking ETF is crushing the market.
Via The Motley Fool · April 23, 2026
First Financial (FFBC) Q4 2025 Earnings Transcriptfool.com
First Financial (FFBC) Q4 2025 Earnings Transcript
Via The Motley Fool · April 23, 2026
SPY vs. FIGB: SPDR S&P 500 ETF Provides Equity-Based Growth, While Fidelity Bond ETF Offers a Higher Yieldfool.com
Compare how yield, volatility, and expense ratios set these two ETFs apart—and what that means for portfolio construction and income strategies.
Via The Motley Fool · April 23, 2026
Veris (VRE) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcriptfool.com
Veris (VRE) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Via The Motley Fool · April 23, 2026
Why Did QuantumScape Stock Rocket Higher Today?fool.com
One line from the company's shareholder letter said it all.
Via The Motley Fool · April 23, 2026
Armour (ARR) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcriptfool.com
Armour (ARR) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Via The Motley Fool · April 23, 2026
Will Micron Technology Stock Split in 2026?fool.com
Micron's stock has risen sharply recently, which may encourage management to undertake a stock split.
Via The Motley Fool · April 23, 2026
United Rentals (URI) Q4 2024 Earnings Transcriptfool.com
United Rentals (URI) Q4 2024 Earnings Transcript
Via The Motley Fool · April 23, 2026
Snap-on SNA Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcriptfool.com
Snap-on SNA Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Via The Motley Fool · April 23, 2026
Trustmark (TRMK) Q4 2025 Earnings Transcriptfool.com
Trustmark (TRMK) Q4 2025 Earnings Transcript
Via The Motley Fool · April 23, 2026
Wex (WEX) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcriptfool.com
Wex (WEX) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Via The Motley Fool · April 23, 2026
Blackstone (BX) Q1 2026 Earnings Transcriptfool.com
Blackstone (BX) Q1 2026 Earnings Transcript
Via The Motley Fool · April 23, 2026
IXUS vs. VXUS: Which International ETF Is the Better Buy for Global Diversification?fool.com
Explore how subtle differences in cost, yield, and fund size might influence your international ETF choice.
Via The Motley Fool · April 23, 2026
Texas Capital (TCBI) Q1 2026 Earnings Transcriptfool.com
Texas Capital (TCBI) Q1 2026 Earnings Transcript
Via The Motley Fool · April 23, 2026