Aug 15, 2026 by Motley Fool StaffPart 2: Your Index Fund Is a Bet on AI — Whether You Know It or NotIn this continuing conversation, veteran investigative journalist Bethany McLean discusses why an S&P 500 index fund could actually be one of the most concentrated AI bets you can make.
Aug 15, 2026 by Motley Fool StaffAll You Need to Know about Insurance to Protect Your Income and WealthLearn how to protect the wealth you've worked to accumulate.
Aug 8, 2026 by Motley Fool StaffWhen Leverage Goes Wrong on Wall StreetHedge fund Situational Awareness is forced to sell its equity holdings, leading to a drop and a pop in AI-related stocks. What went wrong?
Aug 8, 2026 by Motley Fool StaffMicrosoft Shows the "Magnificent Seven" What AI Investment Looks LikeAs investors scrutinize the AI data center capital spending of the "Magnificent Seven," the quarter's standout is Microsoft.
Aug 7, 2026 by Motley Fool StaffSoFi and Visa Earnings Point to Consumer ConfidenceEarnings season is showing that consumers are still spending and paying their bills, as indicated by SoFi and Visa.
Aug 5, 2026 by Motley Fool StaffPayPal to Stripe: The Offer Is Too LowEven though PayPal never directly addressed Stripe's recent buyout offer in its earnings report, the message was clear: It's too low.
Aug 5, 2026 by Motley Fool StaffThe Hottest IPO of 2026 Will Shock YouChinese memory maker CXMT went public and gained nearly 500% on its opening day.
Aug 5, 2026 by Motley Fool StaffPart 1: How to Spot a Corporate Fraud Before It Makes the HeadlinesThe journalist who exposed Enron before Wall Street did has spent decades studying how companies unravel — and the warning signs are almost always there before the collapse.
Aug 5, 2026 by Motley Fool StaffThe Father of the 4% Rule Says Retirees Can Withdraw MoreThe 4% withdrawal rule was established more than 30 years ago. Thanks to new research, its founder says that rate is likely much too low.
Aug 4, 2026 by Motley Fool StaffWhat Alphabet’s Stock Drop Tells Us About the Market TodayAlphabet’s stock is down double digits after it reported negative free cash flow in the second quarter. What does that mean for big tech, neoclouds, and the entire supply chain?
Aug 3, 2026 by Motley Fool StaffThe Magnificent Seven Start Burning Cash (for Real)Earnings season is in full swing, and one common theme that spooked investors: cash burn.
Jul 30, 2026 by Motley Fool StaffCapital Market Earnings Crash OutShares of capital market company MSCI and credit rating agency Equifax both posted double-digit declines in response to lackluster earnings.
Jul 29, 2026 by Motley Fool StaffChinese AI Just Made HistoryChina’s Kimi K3 AI model could be disruptive to some companies and provide a tailwind for others.
Jul 25, 2026 by Motley Fool StaffHow to Spot the Enterprise AI Companies That Are Actually WinningMost companies say they're doing AI, but a surprising number are actually doing very little.
Jul 25, 2026 by Motley Fool StaffThe Truth About Spending in Retirement and Why It’s Good NewsKnowing how much you'll need in retirement is a key variable, but much of what people know about how spending progresses over the course of retirement is wrong.
Jul 24, 2026 by Motley Fool StaffTech Hits a Wall & Netflix PlungesTech stocks have dropped as earnings reports have given investors reason for concern.
Jul 24, 2026 by Motley Fool StaffUber’s New Acquisition and GE Aerospace’s Search for PartsUber is leaning into delivery services with its acquisition of Delivery Hero. Plus, GE Aerospace is having a hard time sourcing materials.
Jul 24, 2026 by Motley Fool StaffDoes PayPal Have a Buyer?Stripe is reportedly circling PayPal in a deal that could end a frustrating run for the fintech giant, but is it a good enough deal?
Jul 24, 2026 by Motley Fool StaffBig Banks Cash In, IBM Crashes OutIBM gave investors a heads-up about the upcoming quarter, as pre-released earnings were below analyst expectations, raising questions about the spending priorities of IBM’s clients.
Jul 23, 2026 by Motley Fool Staff2 Hidden Businesses to Watch as AI Keeps Heating UpMany investors feel like the AI trend has peaked, but the recent performances of Taiwan Semiconductor and Meta Platform suggest the AI build-out is still on.