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Billionaire Investor Bill Ackman Just Dumped His Fund's Stake in Hilton and Piled Into a "Magnificent Seven" Stock Trading at a "Deeply Discounted Valuation."fool.com
Billionaire investor Bill Ackman and his team seem to like the "Magnificent Seven," despite controversy over many of the AI names in the broader market.
Via The Motley Fool · February 17, 2026
Subscription Prices Are Going Up Againfool.com
And that may be the norm for the foreseeable future.
Via The Motley Fool · February 17, 2026
Shopify's Whiplash Dayfool.com
It looked like Shopify's stock was headed for a great day when it reported earnings, only for the stock to give up all its gains and then some when management started talking on the conference call.
Via The Motley Fool · February 17, 2026
2 Top Bargain Stocks Ready for a Bull Runfool.com
Via The Motley Fool · February 17, 2026
Take Control of Your Cash Flow; Energy Stocks on Firefool.com
Via The Motley Fool · February 17, 2026
Here’s the Average TFSA And RRSP for a 40-Year-Old in Canadahttps://www.fool.ca/2026/02/17/heres-the-average-tfsa-and-rrsp-for-a-40-year-old-in-canada-2/?source=iedfctemc0000001&utm_source=financialcontent&utm_campaign=CA_All_Articles&utm_content=Articles&utm_medium=rssfeed&lidx=0&referring_guid=2d81db1b-ccc6-4d6a-b457-3d8cd91379db
Let's put some numbers to the debate around how much Canadians actually have saved for retirement at age 40, and what that number should be.
Via The Motley Fool · February 17, 2026
3 Dirt Cheap Stocks to Buy With $1,000 Right Nowfool.com
These three companies you know are trading for less than 10 times forward earnings.
Via The Motley Fool · February 17, 2026
Allegion (ALLE) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcriptfool.com
Allegion (ALLE) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Via The Motley Fool · February 17, 2026
Bitcoin vs. iShares Bitcoin Trust: The Better Investment for 2026 and Beyondfool.com
Since Bitcoin has been such a stellar performer in the long run, investors want exposure.
Via The Motley Fool · February 17, 2026
6 Stock Ideas for the Next 5 Yearsfool.com
Listen in as Motley Fool co-founder Tom Gardner and Chief Investment Officer Andy Cross talk about stocks!
Via The Motley Fool · February 17, 2026
Market Dip Create Opportunity in these 8 Stocksfool.com
Looking to Buy the Dip on These Stocks
Via The Motley Fool · February 17, 2026
2.6 Million Medicare Advantage Plan Enrollees Will Lose Their Coverage in 2026fool.com
Millions of Medicare Advantage Plans are no longer offering coverage in 2026.
Via The Motley Fool · February 17, 2026
AI Capital Expenditure (Capex) Is Off the Charts: Who Stands to Lose?fool.com
Big tech spending on equipment and AI appears to be close to $400 billion over the four quarters. Are there losers outside the free-spending tech titans?
Via The Motley Fool · February 17, 2026
2026 Could Be a Big Year for Viking Therapeutics. Time to Buy?fool.com
Viking should have plenty of news to share with investors this year.
Via The Motley Fool · February 17, 2026
Better Fintech Stock: PayPal vs. SoFifool.com
Between these two stocks, it's deep value but high uncertainty versus high growth but a rich valuation.
Via The Motley Fool · February 17, 2026
Big Tech's $650 Billion Bet on AIfool.com
What's a few hundred billion dollars in capex spending among friends?
Via The Motley Fool · February 17, 2026
SL Green Realty Could Soar If These 2 Things Go Rightfool.com
SL Green Realty's headwinds need to shift into tailwinds.
Via The Motley Fool · February 17, 2026
Should You Buy D-Wave Quantum Stock Before Earnings?fool.com
A strong earnings report may not be enough for D-Wave to bounce back.
Via The Motley Fool · February 17, 2026
Got $3,000? Should You Buy Bitcoin or Cardano?fool.com
These two cryptocurrencies are quite different, and there's a clear winner here.
Via The Motley Fool · February 17, 2026
How VWO Compares With Other Emerging Markets ETFsfool.com
Emerging markets are roaring. If you want to get in, let's compare the Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF against its biggest competitors.
Via The Motley Fool · February 17, 2026
How to Check if You're Eligible for a Credit Limit Increasefool.com
Most issuers let you request a higher credit limit without hurting your score. Learn how it works, what you'll need, and why it can actually improve your credit.
Via The Motley Fool · February 17, 2026
Where Will Nvidia Be in 1 Year?fool.com
Nvidia will see monster growth in 2026 thanks to AI spending.
Via The Motley Fool · February 17, 2026
3 Risks Duolingo Investors Should Watch in 2026fool.com
As the competitive landscape evolves, long-term Duolingo investors must look beyond user growth and ask more challenging strategic questions.
Via The Motley Fool · February 17, 2026
Is Solana More Likely to Hit $50 or $250?fool.com
Despite a steep decline over the past year, Solana could still triple in value in 2026.
Via The Motley Fool · February 17, 2026
Taking Your First RMD This Year? It Could Lead to an Unwanted Surprise.fool.com
Plan carefully to avoid a huge tax.
Via The Motley Fool · February 17, 2026
Should You Buy Consolidated Edison Stock Before Feb. 19?fool.com
This is a big week for the utility.
Via The Motley Fool · February 17, 2026
Should You Invest $500 In AGNC Investment Right Now?fool.com
The REIT can provide a lucrative monthly income stream.
Via The Motley Fool · February 17, 2026
Here's What Happens When You Deposit More Than $5,000 in Cashfool.com
Planning a big cash deposit? Here's what to know before you go -- and the transaction amount that triggers a government report.
Via The Motley Fool · February 17, 2026
Nvidia Earnings on Feb. 25: What History Tells Us About Nvidia Stock's Post-Earnings-Release Movesfool.com
The artificial intelligence (AI) tech leader has beaten the analyst consensus earnings estimate in 20 of the past 22 quarters.
Via The Motley Fool · February 17, 2026
Better Growth Stock: Nu Holdings vs. SoFi Technologiesfool.com
Both of these fintech enterprises are finding monster success.
Via The Motley Fool · February 17, 2026
Retirees Are Rediscovering the Midwest -- Here's Why It's Suddenly Hot Againfool.com
Where would you go if you had the option to relocate anywhere in retirement? Here's why retirees are rediscovering Midwestern states.
Via The Motley Fool · February 17, 2026
J.P. Morgan Research Says: 'Broken Logic' Is Driving This Software Stock Sell-Offfool.com
The market might be overreacting to AI-driven fears about software stocks.
Via The Motley Fool · February 17, 2026
Should You Invest $1,000 in Micron Technology (MU) Stock Right Now?fool.com
The stock has soared by more than 350% recently -- and it still has room to grow.
Via The Motley Fool · February 17, 2026
Crypto Crash: Could Buying Ethereum on the Dip Make You a Millionaire?fool.com
Investors who believe in Ethereum's fundamentals could use the recent turmoil in the crypto markets as a buying opportunity.
Via The Motley Fool · February 17, 2026
2 Big Crypto Regulations Dropping in Q2 2026fool.com
New crypto market legislation could provide a much-needed boost to anxious crypto investors.
Via The Motley Fool · February 17, 2026
The White House Is Threatening Card Issuers Again. Time to Buy Bank Stocks?fool.com
Financial stocks are down partly due to Trump's calls for a cap on card interest rates.
Via The Motley Fool · February 17, 2026
Billionaire Bill Ackman Is Betting Big on AI -- and He Just Revealed a New $2 Billion Investmentfool.com
More than half of Pershing Square Capital Management's portfolio is now invested in high-profile artificial intelligence (AI) stocks.
Via The Motley Fool · February 17, 2026
This 1 Underrated Factor Could Drive the Big Winner in the Robotaxi Racefool.com
The nuts and bolts of autonomous driving could determine the first big winner of the robotaxi race.
Via The Motley Fool · February 17, 2026
What Are 3 Great Tech Stocks to Buy Right Now?fool.com
Investors should consider these underappreciated stocks before others take notice.
Via The Motley Fool · February 17, 2026
The Fed Just Got a Double Dose of Good News. So Why Are Investors Worried?fool.com
Few seem to be celebrating the back-to-back good news from last week.
Via The Motley Fool · February 17, 2026
Inherited IRAs Are Getting Complicated -- What Investors Need to Know Before Passing Them Onfool.com
Since 2020, new rules have been imposed on non-eligible designated beneficiaries of IRAs.
Via The Motley Fool · February 17, 2026
This Dirt Cheap Stock Is Expected to Quadruple Its Earnings This Yearfool.com
Wall Street is calling for massive upside in the AI memory and storage market.
Via The Motley Fool · February 17, 2026
2 High-Flying Stocks Retail Investors Love That Can Plunge Up to 62%, According to Select Wall Street Analystsfool.com
Palantir and AST SpaceMobile have soared as much as 1,630% over the trailing three years -- but not everyone on Wall Street shares enthusiasm for these stocks.
Via The Motley Fool · February 17, 2026
Want Decades of Passive Income? 3 Stocks to Buy Right Nowfool.com
The United States and Canada are top oil and gas producers, which bodes well for these energy giants and their shareholders.
Via The Motley Fool · February 17, 2026
3 Stocks to Double Up on Right Nowfool.com
Several big-time stocks are down from their highs.
Via The Motley Fool · February 17, 2026
Toast Shares Rebound on Solid Growth Outlook. Can the Stock's Momentum Continue?fool.com
Toast looks well-positioned to continue its strong growth.
Via The Motley Fool · February 17, 2026
Billionaire Bill Ackman Just Loaded Up on This Powerhouse AI Stock. Should You?fool.com
The hedge fund manager is betting heavily on what he believes is "one of the world's greatest businesses."
Via The Motley Fool · February 17, 2026
I Used to Think Claiming Social Security at 70 Was a No-Brainer. Now I Know Better.fool.com
I've changed my tune for one key reason.
Via The Motley Fool · February 17, 2026
2 Brilliant Growth Stocks to Buy Now and Hold for the Long Termfool.com
These two companies are positioned to benefit as artificial intelligence adoption continues to expand globally.
Via The Motley Fool · February 17, 2026
Down 35% Over the Past Year, Is Dutch Bros Stock a Buy as Same-Store Sales Growth Continues to Shine?fool.com
While its stock price has lagged, Dutch Bros continues to operate on all cylinders.
Via The Motley Fool · February 17, 2026
Palantir vs. Nvidia: Wall Street Says This Is the Best AI Stock to Buy Nowfool.com
Palantir and Nvidia have been rewarding investments since the artificial intelligence trade exploded in late 2022.
Via The Motley Fool · February 17, 2026
Should You Invest $500 in Rigetti Computing Right Now?fool.com
The popular quantum computing company is a long way from commercial viability.
Via The Motley Fool · February 17, 2026
2 Top Growth Stocks to Buy in the First Half of 2026fool.com
Investors are unfairly punishing too many stocks as part of a right-pricing of AI-related names. That spells opportunity for you.
Via The Motley Fool · February 17, 2026
Is It Too Late to Buy Micron Technology Stock?fool.com
Micron has been one of the tech sector's biggest recent success stories.
Via The Motley Fool · February 17, 2026
This $750,000 Stock Could Be Your Ticket to Millionaire Statusfool.com
The stock has averaged annual gains of about 20% for decades -- though its growth has slowed a bit.
Via The Motley Fool · February 17, 2026
What Robinhood's 2025 Tells Us About Its Next Decadefool.com
Robinhood's 2025 marked a turning point. The company proved it can operate profitably at scale. The next phase will determine whether it can compound.
Via The Motley Fool · February 17, 2026
Should You Buy Constellation Energy Stock Before Feb. 20?fool.com
Constellation Energy's stock sale might end this week.
Via The Motley Fool · February 17, 2026
Dover, New Hampshire, Is Pulling in Retirees Who Want Walkability Without Big-City Chaosfool.com
Dover is attracting plenty of retirees due to its location and tax-friendly policies.
Via The Motley Fool · February 17, 2026
Rivian Stock Under $20 -- Is Now the Time to Buy?fool.com
Rivian will begin deliveries of its R2 fleet in the second quarter of 2026.
Via The Motley Fool · February 17, 2026
Why Is Nvidia Stock Underperforming in 2026?fool.com
Investors are worried about the sustainability of the AI boom and whether intensifying competition poses a threat.
Via The Motley Fool · February 17, 2026
3 Easy Ways to Boost Your Social Security Benefitsfool.com
Higher Social Security benefits are attainable in your 60s if you follow these three strategies.
Via The Motley Fool · February 16, 2026
A Once-in-a-Decade Investment Opportunity: 1 Magnificent Artificial Intelligence (AI) Software Stock to Buy Hand Over Fist Right Nowfool.com
Software stocks are cratering over fears of rising capital expenditures and artificial intelligence (AI) bubble concerns.
Via The Motley Fool · February 16, 2026
3 Vanguard ETFs to Buy to Protect Your Portfolio From a Potential Stock Market Crashfool.com
After three straight years of 15%+ gains for the S&P 500, seeking out ways to protect your portfolio from a correction is a prudent move.
Via The Motley Fool · February 16, 2026
This Key XRP Metric Just Posted 920% Growth in Just 30 Days. Should You Buy It Right Now?fool.com
There's reason for holders to be pleased here.
Via The Motley Fool · February 16, 2026
Bloom Energy Stock Surged 285% in 2025 and Is Climbing Even Higherfool.com
Bloom Energy's stock catapulted upward on AI and data center momentum in 2025 and shows no signs of slowing.
Via The Motley Fool · February 16, 2026
Could This $24.23 Stock Be Your Ticket to Millionaire Status? (Spoiler: Yes, It Could)fool.com
Its stock is down, making its price more attractive.
Via The Motley Fool · February 16, 2026
The Best Stocks to Invest $1,000 in This Februaryfool.com
These companies should benefit from a normalization of the healthcare market in 2026, making them cheap buys today.
Via The Motley Fool · February 16, 2026
6 Reasons to Buy Coca-Cola Stock Like There's No Tomorrowfool.com
Coca-Cola's stock is known for providing steady income, but new leadership could reinvigorate growth.
Via The Motley Fool · February 16, 2026
Should You Buy Constellation Energy Stock While It's Below $290?fool.com
The energy company tumbled over the past month as regulators discussed emergency auctions and capacity-market price collars in one of its key markets.
Via The Motley Fool · February 16, 2026
3 Magnificent Stocks to Buy That Are Near 52-Week Lowsfool.com
Oversold during the recent sell-off, these three stocks could bounce back on a sentiment shift.
Via The Motley Fool · February 16, 2026
Clear Secure: A Hidden Gem or Overhyped Stock?fool.com
Join us as we dissect Clear Secure's potential in the stock market. With insights from industry experts, find out if this company is a hidden gem or just another overhyped stock.
Via The Motley Fool · February 16, 2026
Billionaire Bill Ackman Sold Hilton Worldwide And Bought This Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock Up 1,650% Since Its IPOfool.com
Ackman's most recent AI stock purchase is another great opportunity for investors.
Via The Motley Fool · February 16, 2026
Thinking About a Sunny Retirement? This Florida Beach City Checks More Boxes Than You'd Expect.fool.com
If you want to get out there and really live in retirement, St. Petersburg is a great option. Here's why.
Via The Motley Fool · February 16, 2026
The Best Stocks to Invest $1,000 in Right Nowfool.com
These two stocks will give you AI-fueled growth at a reasonable value.
Via The Motley Fool · February 16, 2026
SoFi Technologies Just Proved Bitcoin Has a Clear Use Case for Fintechfool.com
The world's leading digital asset is in the early innings of its evolution away from financial speculation.
Via The Motley Fool · February 16, 2026