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This AI Stock Just Became Wall Street's Most Controversial Pick for 2026fool.com
Tesla is winning over some analysts, but I'm not convinced just yet.
Via The Motley Fool · February 16, 2026
3 Stock Updates You'll Want to Watch This Weekfool.com
Earnings season comes calling for three popular stocks.
Via The Motley Fool · February 16, 2026
1 Incredible Growth Stock to Buy Right Now With $200fool.com
This stock is caught up in the SaaS sell-off, but it might not deserve it.
Via The Motley Fool · February 16, 2026
Is the Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF a Buy Now?fool.com
This ETF has been solid over the past several years, but it's struggling in 2026.
Via The Motley Fool · February 16, 2026
Is Nvidia Stock Going to $300?fool.com
Nvidia stock has been under pressure in the past six months, but it can step on the gas once again.
Via The Motley Fool · February 16, 2026
Gator Capital Bets Big on VOYA With $9.3 Million Buy, According to Recent SEC Filingfool.com
Voya Financial delivers retirement, investment, and employee benefits solutions to institutional and individual clients across the U.S.
Via The Motley Fool · February 16, 2026
The Stock Market Is Flashing a Clear Warning to Investors: Here's What History Says Could Happen in 2026 and Beyondfool.com
The smartest investors are always thinking about the current market environment.
Via The Motley Fool · February 16, 2026
5 ETFs to Buy in 2026fool.com
These are 5 ETFs I like for this year
Via The Motley Fool · February 16, 2026
Better Buy for 2026: This Emerging Tech Stock or the Market Leader?fool.com
UiPath looks like a better buy than market leader Palantir Technologies.
Via The Motley Fool · February 16, 2026
Living in One of These 42 States? You're in Luck When It Comes to Social Security.fool.com
You'll have one fewer expense to worry about in retirement.
Via The Motley Fool · February 16, 2026
Investment Manager Bets Big on TFSL, Adds 470,000 Shares, According to Recent SEC Filingfool.com
TFSL delivers retail banking services and mortgage lending across Ohio and Florida, supported by a network of branches and loan offices.
Via The Motley Fool · February 16, 2026
Where Will Ford Be in 5 Years?​fool.com
In the past five years, this Detroit auto stock underperformed the S&P 500.
Via The Motley Fool · February 16, 2026
My 1 Top AI Healthcare Stock to Buy and Hold Foreverfool.com
The stock has averaged annual gains of nearly 25% over the past decade.
Via The Motley Fool · February 16, 2026
8 Cheap Stocks to Buy in 2026fool.com
All 8 stocks with big upside
Via The Motley Fool · February 16, 2026
Is It Too Late to Buy SoFi Technologies Stock?fool.com
After SoFi's trailing-24-month gain of 141%, investors are right to ask this question.
Via The Motley Fool · February 16, 2026
Is Sandisk the Next Nvidia?fool.com
Sandisk stock is up by more than 1,500% over the last year.
Via The Motley Fool · February 16, 2026
This Economic Indicator Just Hit an All-Time Low; History Says This Is What Happens Next for Stocksfool.com
The University of Michigan Current Economic Conditions Index just hit an all-time low. That has proven to be a good sign for stock investors.
Via The Motley Fool · February 16, 2026
The Desert City That's Winning Over Retirees Who Don't Want a "Typical" Retirement Townfool.com
If you're looking for a little of everything in the town you retire to, you may find it in Kernville, California.
Via The Motley Fool · February 16, 2026
Where Will the Cryptocurrency XRP Be in 5 Years?fool.com
Here's why Ripple's success might not translate to XRP gains over the next five years.
Via The Motley Fool · February 16, 2026
AWS Chief Matt Garman Just Delivered Wonderful News for Amazon Shareholdersfool.com
Amazon's stock is down following the announcement of its massive spending plans. But according to AWS CEO Matt Garman, that worry is misplaced.
Via The Motley Fool · February 16, 2026
Should You Buy Apple Stock While It's Under $270?fool.com
Strong iPhone sales propelled financial results in the latest fiscal quarter.
Via The Motley Fool · February 16, 2026
2 Dividend Stocks to Buy and Hold Foreverfool.com
Both of these stocks are reasonably priced today.
Via The Motley Fool · February 16, 2026
Is GoDaddy a Hidden Value Stock?fool.com
AI appears to be helping this tech business, not hurting it.
Via The Motley Fool · February 16, 2026
Set It and Forget It? Here's Why Banks Love Inactive Customersfool.com
Think your bank doesn't care if you ignore your account? It might actually prefer it that way.
Via The Motley Fool · February 16, 2026
Prediction: Micron's Stock Price Will Be Worth This Much by the End of 2026fool.com
Micron stock is enjoying momentum right now as growth investors begin to appreciate the AI memory storage opportunity.
Via The Motley Fool · February 16, 2026
Nearly 1 in 4 BNPL Users Pay Late. Here's the Simple Fix in 2026fool.com
Nearly 1 in 4 buy now, pay later users paid late. Here's a simple four-step plan for using BNPL wisely and avoiding regret in 2026.
Via The Motley Fool · February 16, 2026
3 Rules All Retirees Must Know About Working While Collecting Social Securityfool.com
If you're planning on working while you collect Social Security benefits, you need to know these rules first.
Via The Motley Fool · February 16, 2026
Big Tech Will Spend $700 Billion on Artificial Intelligence in 2026. Here's My Top Stock to Buy to Take Advantage.fool.com
Expectations are already high for this AI stock, but big tech could provide an even bigger tailwind.
Via The Motley Fool · February 16, 2026
Retirees, Don't Make This Costly RMD Mistakefool.com
There's a really easy way to avoid it.
Via The Motley Fool · February 16, 2026
Prediction: Nvidia Will Have a Difficult Time Living Up to Investors' Lofty Expectations on Feb. 25fool.com
A "buy the rumor, sell the news" event may take shape, yet again.
Via The Motley Fool · February 16, 2026
Prediction: These Could Be the Best-Performing Bank Stocks Through 2030fool.com
These two stocks are the future of finance.
Via The Motley Fool · February 16, 2026
Here's What Happens When You Keep a Credit Card Open for Over 10 Yearsfool.com
Looking to hold onto a credit card for years, or even decades? Here's what to know about what can happen when you do, good and bad.
Via The Motley Fool · February 16, 2026
3 Dividend Stocks to Double Up On Right Nowfool.com
Dividend-paying stocks tend to greatly outperform non-payers. Here are three promising dividend payers.
Via The Motley Fool · February 16, 2026
Best Stock to Buy Now: Alphabet vs. Amazonfool.com
Amazon and Alphabet saw huge growth in cloud computing during Q4.
Via The Motley Fool · February 16, 2026
What Is One of the Best Energy Stocks to Own for the Next 10 Years?fool.com
Brookfield Renewable is capitalizing on the AI energy surge.
Via The Motley Fool · February 16, 2026
The Best Cryptocurrency to Buy With $100 Right Nowfool.com
Ethereum's price is down, but there's a clear path to recovery.
Via The Motley Fool · February 16, 2026
The Trump Tariffs Are Having a Noticeable Impact on the Stock Market and It's Raising a Big Red Flag Right Nowfool.com
Stock prices are soaring as the economic impact of tariffs becomes a reality.
Via The Motley Fool · February 16, 2026
What It Took for My Husband and I to Go from Nothing to Enough to Retirefool.com
It's OK to begin saving with small amounts of money.
Via The Motley Fool · February 16, 2026
Do Billionaires Still Collect Social Security? The Answer Might Surprise Youfool.com
We're not the only ones who are unlikely to collect maximum benefits.
Via The Motley Fool · February 16, 2026
Got $300? 2 Biotech Stocks to Buy and Hold Foreverfool.com
These two biotechs only have one marketable therapy each, but both have blockbuster potential.
Via The Motley Fool · February 16, 2026
Is This 1 Huge Tailwind for Bitcoin Becoming a Headwind?fool.com
When the winds change, it's easy to get disoriented or rattled.
Via The Motley Fool · February 16, 2026
If I Could Only Buy and Hold a Single Stock, This Would Be It.fool.com
This one stock provides exposure to many other stocks representing multiple sectors.
Via The Motley Fool · February 16, 2026
Gold.com COO Disposes of All Shares & Stock Options As Stock Skyrockets in 2026gold-com
Gold.com's stock has been surging in 2026, and the company's executives have been taking advantage of the gains, including the COO recently selling all of his shares and right-to-buy stock options.
Via The Motley Fool · February 16, 2026
The Top Artificial Intelligence (AI) Crypto to Buy Right Nowfool.com
Can Ethereum unlock the power of artificial intelligence? If so, it could skyrocket in value.
Via The Motley Fool · February 16, 2026
Can Silver Reach $200 in 2026? The Answer Might Shock You.fool.com
History suggests 2026 could be a challenging year for silver investors.
Via The Motley Fool · February 16, 2026
Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon Says the Tech Sell-Off Is "Too Broad"fool.com
The market has been punishing many software stocks recently due to fears that artificial intelligence will disrupt the software-as-a-service business model.
Via The Motley Fool · February 16, 2026
The AI Stock That Could Turn the Tables on the "Magnificent Seven"fool.com
This company is seeing revenue climb in the double digits.
Via The Motley Fool · February 16, 2026
Snap Chief Technology Officer Sells 2 million Shares as Stock Reaches All-Time Lowfool.com
Snap was once known as one of the top social media companies, but its stock has been struggling, including hitting an all-time low recently.
Via The Motley Fool · February 16, 2026
3 Big New Reasons to Be Bullish About XRP (Ripple) in 2026 and Beyondfool.com
XRP's network is on track to get some very important upgrades, and soon.
Via The Motley Fool · February 16, 2026
Wall Street Is Sleeping on This High-Yield Cash Machinefool.com
Six words for income investors: Get a piece of the rock.
Via The Motley Fool · February 16, 2026
Should You Forget Palantir and Buy 2 Other Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks Right Now?fool.com
Like Palantir, these two AI stocks are growing rapidly. Unlike Palantir, they aren't priced for perfection.
Via The Motley Fool · February 16, 2026
Should You Buy Evergy Stock Before Feb. 19?fool.com
This midwestern utility will be in the spotlight when it reports Q4 results later this week.
Via The Motley Fool · February 16, 2026
2 Dividend Stocks to Hold for the Next 20 Yearsfool.com
These top tech stocks offer significant dividend growth potential.
Via The Motley Fool · February 16, 2026
The Stock Market Is Doing Something Witnessed Only 2 Times in 154 Years -- and History Is Crystal Clear About What's to Come.fool.com
Investors have grown more cautious than they were last year.
Via The Motley Fool · February 16, 2026
Buy 2 Vanguard Index Funds to Beat the S&P 500 in the Next Decade, According to Wall Street Analystsfool.com
Goldman Sachs expects European and emerging-market equities to beat the U.S. stock market over the next decade.
Via The Motley Fool · February 16, 2026
Amazon Now Owns Shares of Wall Street's Hottest Quantum Computing Stockfool.com
While this fourth-quarter purchase might seem like cause for celebration, investors would be wise to temper their expectations.
Via The Motley Fool · February 16, 2026
Urban Outfitters' Co-President Sells 18,666 Shares for $1.4 Millionfool.com
This top retailer had one of its best-performing years in 2025, and its top two insiders have been capitalizing on the stock's strong performance.
Via The Motley Fool · February 16, 2026
Why These Northeast Destinations Are Winning Over Retirees Seeking Quiet, Safety, and Comfortfool.com
You may be surprised by some of the Northeast cities that fit the bill for retirees.
Via The Motley Fool · February 16, 2026
Tesla Makes Its Largest Investment Bet Yet in Its Own Visionfool.com
The company's vision of the transportation market is revolutionary, and the company is betting big on it.
Via The Motley Fool · February 16, 2026
Protagonist Therapeutics Director Sells 20,000 Shares Amid Strong Stock Performancefool.com
This clinical-stage biotech focused on peptide therapeutics reported significant insider selling amid a year of strong stock performance.
Via The Motley Fool · February 16, 2026
Is the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF Really a Good Investment Right Now? The Answer Might Surprise You.fool.com
There's a hidden risk investors should consider right now.
Via The Motley Fool · February 16, 2026
Should You Buy Occidental Petroleum Stock Before Feb. 18?fool.com
Earnings aren't the oil stock's only potential upside catalyst.
Via The Motley Fool · February 16, 2026
Billionaire Bill Ackman Buys 2 Brilliant Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks -- They Could Soar in the Next Year, According to Wall Streetfool.com
Bill Ackman has nearly a quarter of his portfolio split between Amazon and Meta Platforms.
Via The Motley Fool · February 16, 2026
3 Social Security Rules Many Retirees Ignore (and Regret)fool.com
Don't be too quick to brush these off.
Via The Motley Fool · February 16, 2026
CEO of Top Online Casino And Sports Betting Company Sells 247k Shares for $44Mfool.com
Rush Street Interactive is known for its online casinos and sports betting services, but its CEO made a bet of his own, recently selling insider shares despite the stock coming off a strong 2025.
Via The Motley Fool · February 16, 2026
1 Unstoppable Stock to Buy Before It Joins Nvidia, Apple, and Alphabet in the $3 Trillion Clubfool.com
Semiconductors are the foundation upon which technology is built, and this company is ringing the cash register.
Via The Motley Fool · February 16, 2026
Alphabet Just Gave Nvidia and Broadcom Investors 185 Billion Reasons to Cheerfool.com
Alphabet's massive capital expenditure plans are great news for computing providers.
Via The Motley Fool · February 16, 2026
Better EV Stock: Rivian vs. Niofool.com
Nio and Rivian are both relatively young EV producers, but the market conditions they're faced with could not be more different.
Via The Motley Fool · February 16, 2026
EVP of North America's Largest Full Truckload Company EVP Sells All Insider Sharesfool.com
The stock of Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. has been delivering consistent positive results in the last few months. But recently, one of their executive vice presidents recently liquidated their entire stake in the company.
Via The Motley Fool · February 16, 2026
This Huge New Opportunity Could Send XRP's Price Soaring Past $2fool.com
New assets are trading on this chain, and it's a good sign.
Via The Motley Fool · February 16, 2026
3 Things Robinhood Must Prove in 2026fool.com
Robinhood proved in 2025 that it can operate profitably at scale. But there is still plenty of work to do.
Via The Motley Fool · February 16, 2026
Maze Therapeutics Chief Medical Officer Sells 15K Shares As Company's Stock Continues to Surgefool.com
Maze Therapeutics has been flourishing as a stock and in its operations, which is one of the reasons its Chief Medical Officer's recent share sale shouldn't raise concerns for investors.
Via The Motley Fool · February 16, 2026
2 Dividend Stocks to Hold for the Next 10 Yearsfool.com
These two dividend stocks have long-term tailwinds and high dividend growth rates that should excite investors.
Via The Motley Fool · February 16, 2026
I'm Taking a Mortgage into Retirement. Here's Why I'm Good With That.fool.com
Housing costs will be front and center when I retire. However, there's a way to make it work.
Via The Motley Fool · February 16, 2026
2 Monster Stocks to Hold for the Next 20 Yearsfool.com
Carnival and Hyatt Hotels are positioned to grow for many more years.
Via The Motley Fool · February 16, 2026