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Apr 29, 2026 by Adam LevyMarvell vs. Micron: Which AI Chipmaker Is the Better Buy Right Now?These chip stocks have led the semiconductor industry higher in 2026, but only one looks poised to keep climbing.
Apr 29, 2026 by David Jagielski, CPAShould You Buy SoundHound AI Stock Before May 7?The voice artificial intelligence company reports earnings next week.
Apr 29, 2026 by Matt DiLalloThis 10%-Yielding Dividend Stock's Earnings Are Falling. Is Its Big-Time Payout in Trouble?Ares Capital has delivered 16 years of dividend stability and growth.
Apr 29, 2026 by Cory RenauerGlobal X Silver ETF Outperforms Sprott Gold ETF in 1 Year ReturnCompare how fund size, expense ratios, and risk profiles shape the performance of these two precious metals ETFs over time.
Apr 29, 2026 by Adam LevyMarvell vs. Micron: Which AI Chipmaker Is the Better Buy Right Now?These chip stocks have led the semiconductor industry higher in 2026, but only one looks poised to keep climbing.
Apr 29, 2026 by Robert IzquierdoWhich Is the Better Dividend ETF, Fidelity's FDVV or Vanguard's VIG?Expense ratios, sector exposure, and portfolio concentration set these two dividend-focused ETFs apart for income-minded investors.
Apr 29, 2026 by Todd ShriberThis Sleepy Casino REIT Is an Income Lover's DreamOf the two major casino REITs, Gaming and Leisure Properties gets less attention, but its income story is potentially potent.
Apr 29, 2026 by David Jagielski, CPAShould You Buy SoundHound AI Stock Before May 7?The voice artificial intelligence company reports earnings next week.
Apr 29, 2026 by Rich SmithWhy Sandisk Stock Bounced Back TodayGood news for Seagate could be great news for Sandisk stock.
Apr 29, 2026 by Sara AppinoSIL vs. GDX: Silver Miners Outpaced Gold Miners in 2025. Will It Last?Side-by-side metrics reveal notable differences in diversification, volatility, and recent returns between these two precious metals ETFs.
Apr 29, 2026 by Keithen DruryIs Microsoft the Greatest Bargain in Tech?Microsoft's stock is well off its highs, all while its peers are setting new ones.
Apr 29, 2026 by Rich SmithWhy Micron Stock Bounced Back TodayGood news for Seagate could be great news for Micron.
Apr 29, 2026 by Matt DiLalloThis 10%-Yielding Dividend Stock's Earnings Are Falling. Is Its Big-Time Payout in Trouble?Ares Capital has delivered 16 years of dividend stability and growth.
Apr 29, 2026 by Sara AppinoiShares Silver Trust Outperforms Gold With 127% ReturnCompare cost efficiency, volatility, and risk profiles as two of the largest precious metal ETFs reveal striking differences beneath the surface.
Apr 29, 2026 by Geoffrey SeilerPrediction: The Nasdaq Will Hit New Highs by 2027. Here's the Best Artificial Intelligence (AI) Growth Stock to Own Until Then.Nvidia remains one of the best ways to invest in AI.
Apr 29, 2026 by The Motley Fool Team, Nicholas Sciple, and Sanmeet Deo, CFAStock Market Today (LIVE): Alphabet Wins Big on Defense AI Pivot; Wingstop's Same-Store Sales Hit a WallTop insights from the latest market news from Wednesday, April 29, from The Motley Fool analysts on Team Rule Breakers and Team Hidden Gems.
Apr 29, 2026 by Micah ZimmermanCostco vs. Walmart Stock: What's the Better Consumer Staples Buy?Walmart is evolving into a high-margin advertising and data platform, giving it a more compelling near-term upside than Costco.
Apr 29, 2026 by Robert IzquierdoIs Upstart Stock a Buy After Hedge Fund Halter Ferguson Purchased Shares Worth $37 Million?Upstart runs a cloud-based AI lending platform linking consumers with banks, earning revenue from loan referrals and platform usage fees.
Apr 29, 2026 by David Dierking4 Things Every Vanguard S&P 500 ETF Investor Needs to KnowThe Vanguard S&P 500 ETF is a great ETF for almost anyone. But like any investment, there are things you need to consider.
Apr 29, 2026 by Robert IzquierdoA LifeStance Health Insider Sold Nearly 70,000 Shares. Here's What That Means for Investors.Specializing in outpatient mental health services, this hybrid care provider reported a notable insider sale in its latest SEC filing.
Apr 29, 2026 by Sara Appino2 Ways to Buy Undervalued American Companies: VBR vs. IJJExpense ratios, portfolio breadth, and sector tilts reveal key differences between these value-focused ETFs—details that matter for cost-conscious investors.
Apr 29, 2026 by Bram BerkowitzIntel CEO Lip-Bu Tan Just Delivered Phenomenal News to ShareholdersThe chipmaker's multiyear turnaround plan is beginning to pay off, and its long-time strengths are becoming more valuable.
Apr 29, 2026 by Maurie BackmanThe 4% Rule Isn't Dead -- but It May Need This Crucial AdjustmentYou don't have to write off this popular guidance, but tweaking it might serve you well.