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3 Solid Income Strategies That Could Help You Avoid Running Out of Money in Retirementfool.com
These are worth thinking about if depleting your nest egg scares you.
Via The Motley Fool · July 25, 2026
How a $25,000 Realty Income Investment Could Compound Into Real Retirement Incomefool.com
Realty Income could turn $25,000 into a meaningful income stream in retirement.
Via The Motley Fool · July 25, 2026
Is the Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF or iShares Small-Cap 600 Growth ETF the Better Fund in 2026?fool.com
Large-cap tech dominance delivers stronger five-year returns, but small-cap exposure offers diversification across industrials and healthcare with lower volatility.
Via The Motley Fool · July 25, 2026
Got $100? 1 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Memory ETF to Buy Right Now.fool.com
The iShares Semiconductor ETF offers exposure to multiple companies positioned to benefit from increased spending on advanced memory.
Via The Motley Fool · July 25, 2026
The Crowd Is Dumping Oklo. Here's Why I'd Be Buying It Down 44%.fool.com
Oklo stock might be on the rise.
Via The Motley Fool · July 25, 2026
Silver or Gold: Is a Mining Stock Fund Better Than Holding Physical Bullion Through an ETF?fool.com
Global X Silver Miners carries higher fees and volatility but delivered 49% returns in one year. SPDR Gold Shares offers stability with lower costs and $134.6 billion in assets.
Via The Motley Fool · July 25, 2026
Larry Ellison Personally Guaranteed $40.4 Billion of His Son's Warner Bros. Discovery Deal. Now 12 States Have Sued to Block It, and Oracle Stock Has Fallen 34% This Month.fool.com
Larry Ellison's fortune, Oracle's stock, and Hollywood's biggest merger are now deeply intertwined -- and investors should understand why the outcome could matter far beyond the entertainment industry.
Via The Motley Fool · July 25, 2026
Meta's Open-Source AI Strategy Could Be Its Biggest Advantagefool.com
Meta is making an unconventional bet on the future of AI. Discover how its models, custom chips, and global platforms could create a powerful advantage that Wall Street may be underestimating.
Via The Motley Fool · July 25, 2026
Tesla Sank 15% on Its Q2 Miss. Wall Street's Average Price Target Now Implies 29% Upside.fool.com
The market just repriced the stock in a single session, leaving many analyst price targets significantly higher than the current stock price. Is it time for the stock to rebound?
Via The Motley Fool · July 25, 2026
For Energy Investors, Is a Traditional Energy ETF a Better Bet Than Clean Energy?fool.com
State Street's fossil fuel fund delivered 41% returns over one year with far lower volatility, while iShares' renewable basket posted 33% gains but carries five times higher fees.
Via The Motley Fool · July 25, 2026
Where Is the Floor for SpaceX Stock Right Now?fool.com
After all the IPO hype, is it time for investors to seriously consider SpaceX?
Via The Motley Fool · July 25, 2026
Energy Transfer vs. Occidental Petroleum: The Better Energy Buy for the Second Half of 2026fool.com
One company produces oil; the other moves it. Which is the better choice as oil prices start to rise again?
Via The Motley Fool · July 25, 2026
Getting Divorced and Afraid You'll Lose Social Security Spousal Benefits? Here's What You Need to Know.fool.com
Divorce can be stressful enough without worrying about losing retirement income. Here's how you can know if you qualify for benefits based on your ex's work record.
Via The Motley Fool · July 25, 2026
Is an Oil & Gas ETF or a Solar Stock Fund the Better Buy in 2026?fool.com
XLE charges just 0.08% annually versus TAN's 0.7%, but TAN delivered stronger 10-year returns despite far steeper drawdowns.
Via The Motley Fool · July 25, 2026
BYD Already Surpassed Ford, and It's Only Now Revving Up Ambitions. Here's How It Can Win.fool.com
What BYD has achieved so far is impressive, but to become the overall No. 1 global automaker in five years would be a massive challenge. Here's how it can achieve it.
Via The Motley Fool · July 25, 2026
Microsoft Stock Is Near a 1-Year Low. That Could Change on July 29.fool.com
Microsoft must deliver on two fronts or risk another sell-off.
Via The Motley Fool · July 25, 2026
Better AI Infrastructure Stock: IREN or Nebius?fool.com
IREN and Nebius are chasing the same AI infrastructure opportunity through very different strategies. See which company has the stronger position and where the biggest risks may be hiding.
Via The Motley Fool · July 25, 2026
This ETF Is Down 7% From Its High. History Says Now Is a Smart Time to Invest.fool.com
It's hard to go against its long-term resilience and return potential.
Via The Motley Fool · July 25, 2026
3 Energy Stocks Yielding Over 4.5% to Cash in on the AI Power Boomfool.com
Artificial intelligence needs electricity; these high-yield energy companies are helping to provide it.
Via The Motley Fool · July 25, 2026
Nebius Could Be a Big Winner in the AI Infrastructure Boomfool.com
Nebius may be creating an entirely new cloud infrastructure market. Discover the emerging company trying to capture it and the risks that could determine whether its ambitious strategy pays off.
Via The Motley Fool · July 25, 2026
I Want Exposure to the AI Boom Without Buying Nvidia. Here's Why Bloom Energy Is My Pick.fool.com
Bloom Energy is becoming the Nvidia of data center power.
Via The Motley Fool · July 25, 2026
13% Below Its IPO Price, Is SpaceX Stock a Buy?fool.com
Space Exploration Technologies stock is down big: Time to buy the dip?
Via The Motley Fool · July 25, 2026
Should You Buy Intel Stock as It Rebuilds Its Chip Empire?fool.com
Intel's future may depend on a battle most investors are overlooking. Discover why semiconductor manufacturing could become one of the biggest AI opportunities of the decade.
Via The Motley Fool · July 25, 2026
Thinking About Buying Canopy Growth? You May Want to Wait for This 1 Thing to Happen First.fool.com
The next key catalyst for this cannabis stock lies in the hands of a U.S. Federal Government agency.
Via The Motley Fool · July 25, 2026
Two Wall Street Analysts Just Set Price Targets on Sandisk $1,430 Apart. One of Them Is Going to Be Very Wrong.fool.com
One firm sees the memory maker nearly doubling. Another thinks it's already fully priced. The gap is the whole debate about this stock.
Via The Motley Fool · July 25, 2026
United Rentals CFO Sells Shares After Earnings Pop. Should Investors Follow?fool.com
William Grace's sale reduces his direct equity stake by 20%, leaving him with $6.92 million in holdings as United Rentals trades near all-time highs.
Via The Motley Fool · July 25, 2026
Why Wall Street Can't Get Enough of This Dividend Kingfool.com
AbbVie has an attractive 2.7% yield, a solid pharmaceutical business, and is clearly focused on its dividend.
Via The Motley Fool · July 25, 2026
Could Investing $50,000 Into S&P 500 Index Funds Be Enough to Get Your Portfolio to $1 Million by Retirement?fool.com
Investing in index funds can be an effective way for investors to diversify and track the overall market.
Via The Motley Fool · July 25, 2026
Navitas Semiconductor Is Targeting AI's Hidden Power Problemfool.com
AI may be running into a hidden power problem, and one semiconductor company is trying to solve it before the bottleneck gets worse.
Via The Motley Fool · July 25, 2026
Philadelphia Voters Approve City-Run Retirement Savings Program: How It Would Workfool.com
The first of its kind in the nation, PhillySaves is designed to help workers save for retirement.
Via The Motley Fool · July 25, 2026
2 Nuclear Energy Stocks Poised to Ride the Industry's Historic Revivalfool.com
Nuclear energy could be a $10 trillion opportunity.
Via The Motley Fool · July 25, 2026
The Average TFSA and RRSP for a 45-Year-Old Canadianhttps://www.fool.ca/2026/07/25/the-average-tfsa-and-rrsp-for-a-45-year-old-canadian-4/?source=iedfctemc0000001&utm_source=financialcontent&utm_campaign=CA_All_Articles&utm_content=Articles&utm_medium=rssfeed&lidx=0&referring_guid=a6056231-d800-4305-9a91-e1382c1e4980
The average TFSA and RRSP for a 45-year-old Canadian show substantial contribution rooms but also a massive opportunity to build wealth.
Via The Motley Fool · July 25, 2026
This ETF Has More Than Doubled the S&P 500's Returns This Year, but Be Aware of This One Issue It Could Face in the Second Half of the Year.fool.com
The coast seemed clear, but now there's more uncertainty to deal with.
Via The Motley Fool · July 25, 2026
A 5% Dividend Stock Ideal for Passive-Income Seekershttps://www.fool.ca/2026/07/25/a-5-dividend-stock-ideal-for-passive-income-seekers/?source=iedfctemc0000001&utm_source=financialcontent&utm_campaign=CA_All_Articles&utm_content=Articles&utm_medium=rssfeed&lidx=0&referring_guid=de39daa2-b1ea-472d-a956-21de73644f1c
This TSX giant has increased the dividend annually for past three decades.
Via The Motley Fool · July 25, 2026
Should You Buy Micron Stock Below $1,000? Here's What the Math Says.fool.com
Any time Micron trades under $1,000 per share, it could be a buying opportunity for investors with the right expectations.
Via The Motley Fool · July 25, 2026
2 Dividend Stocks I’d Buy Today and Feel Good Holding for at Least 5 Yearshttps://www.fool.ca/2026/07/25/2-dividend-stocks-id-buy-today-and-feel-good-holding-for-at-least-5-years-3/?source=iedfctemc0000001&utm_source=financialcontent&utm_campaign=CA_All_Articles&utm_content=Articles&utm_medium=rssfeed&lidx=0&referring_guid=7d5e2a8d-3019-43ef-bc04-36cf152a7a23
Given their resilient business models, consistent cash flow generation, long history of dividend growth, and improving long-term growth prospects, these two dividend stocks are ideal buys for long-term investors.
Via The Motley Fool · July 25, 2026
The Clock Is Ticking on Wall Street's $1.5 Trillion Powder Keg, and History Says Time Is Almost Upfool.com
Outstanding margin debt is going parabolic -- and that's terrible news for the stock market.
Via The Motley Fool · July 25, 2026
How to Prepare for RMDs Starting at 75 -- Even if You're Only 60 Right Nowfool.com
You have a prime opportunity to lessen the blow.
Via The Motley Fool · July 25, 2026
A Strong TFSA Stock Offering a 3.9% Yield and Monthly Paychequeshttps://www.fool.ca/2026/07/25/a-strong-tfsa-stock-offering-a-3-9-yield-and-monthly-paycheques/?source=iedfctemc0000001&utm_source=financialcontent&utm_campaign=CA_All_Articles&utm_content=Articles&utm_medium=rssfeed&lidx=0&referring_guid=032ff6c7-1552-406c-9ee4-9de617e48313
This high-quality Canadian monthly dividend stock could reward TFSA investors with reliable income today while delivering stronger returns in the years ahead.
Via The Motley Fool · July 25, 2026
1 Reason to Buy Amazon Stock Before July 30 That Has Nothing to Do With AWSfool.com
Investors should pay attention to its advertising business.
Via The Motley Fool · July 25, 2026
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's Blunt 2-Word Statement on Inflation That Could Determine Interest Rates in 2026fool.com
Lowering interest rates may not be on the table if inflation stays elevated.
Via The Motley Fool · July 25, 2026
Investors: July 29 Will Be a Critical Day for the Stock Market. Here's Why.fool.com
The upcoming Federal Reserve meeting may or may not offer clues as to where interest rate policy is headed next.
Via The Motley Fool · July 25, 2026
I’d Put My Entire TFSA Contribution Into This 6% Monthly Passive-Income Stockhttps://www.fool.ca/2026/07/25/id-put-my-entire-tfsa-contribution-into-this-6-monthly-passive-income-stock/?source=iedfctemc0000001&utm_source=financialcontent&utm_campaign=CA_All_Articles&utm_content=Articles&utm_medium=rssfeed&lidx=0&referring_guid=fe7394ae-37e5-4b35-8c05-03eacf624233
A $7,000 TFSA contribution could turn into about $35 a month in tax-free cash if Peyto’s dividend holds.
Via The Motley Fool · July 25, 2026
Alphabet vs. Apple: Which Warren Buffett Favorite Is the Better Buy Right Now?fool.com
Berkshire Hathaway has traded both stocks extensively over the last year.
Via The Motley Fool · July 25, 2026
2 Advantages and 2 Drawbacks of Working While Claiming Social Securityfool.com
It works out for some, but for others, it can just make finances more complicated.
Via The Motley Fool · July 25, 2026
What Does the Dropbox CTO's Sale of Nearly 13,000 Company Shares Mean for Investors?fool.com
This cloud software provider reported significant insider selling in a recent SEC filing.
Via The Motley Fool · July 25, 2026
Should You Buy Wingstop Stock Before July 29?fool.com
Wingstop reports earnings next week, but investors should focus less on one quarter's results and more on whether the chain's long-term growth story is still intact.
Via The Motley Fool · July 25, 2026
Pfizer's Dividend Yield Looks Almost Too Good. Here's Why Management Isn't Worried.fool.com
Pfizer has a 6.8% yield at a time when the market's yield is roughly 1%: Is there something wrong?
Via The Motley Fool · July 25, 2026
How Is SpaceX (SPCX) Already the Largest of 3,372 Holdings in This $97.7 Billion Vanguard ETF?fool.com
SpaceX's small float is leading to some rather unusual buying behavior from top ETFs.
Via The Motley Fool · July 25, 2026
Intel vs. IonQ: Comparing Revenue Trends Between Artificial Intelligence and Quantum Computing Chipmakersfool.com
Intel's revenue remains roughly flat over eight quarters, while IonQ's has grown more than fivefold since mid-2024.
Via The Motley Fool · July 25, 2026
Nuclear Company Oklo Receives Startup Authorization for Groves Reactor, A Key Step In Its Regulatory Journeynuclear-com
The fast track is even faster than investors expected.
Via The Motley Fool · July 25, 2026
Littelfuse vs. Corning: Big Tech Partnerships Win the Revenue Warfool.com
Corning maintains a 6x revenue advantage, but Littelfuse is closing the gap with stronger recent momentum.
Via The Motley Fool · July 25, 2026
Meet the Dividend ETF That Could Supplement Your Monthly Retirement Incomefool.com
The extra money could come in handy.
Via The Motley Fool · July 25, 2026
Washington Saved Social Security From Insolvency in 1983. Will the Same Strategies Work Again?fool.com
Big changes could be coming to Social Security soon, and some might look familiar.
Via The Motley Fool · July 25, 2026
Should You Forget SpaceX Stock?fool.com
Initially high hopes have already been dashed, leaving plenty of investors wondering what they should do next -- if anything.
Via The Motley Fool · July 25, 2026
Supermicro Stock Just Jumped 20%. Why I'm Passing and Buying This AI Leader Instead.fool.com
Nvidia looks like the much better buy.
Via The Motley Fool · July 25, 2026
This Capricor Insider Sold 24,000 Shares Before the Drop. With a New Catalyst on the Way, Is It Time to Buy?fool.com
Focused on rare disease therapeutics, this biotech firm reported a notable insider sale amid a year of substantial stock gains.
Via The Motley Fool · July 25, 2026
Prediction: Kevin Warsh and the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) Will Not Raise Interest Rates in 2026fool.com
The market is currently pricing in an interest rate hike by the Fed later this year.
Via The Motley Fool · July 25, 2026
Prediction: Greg Abel Will Buy a Stock That Warren Buffett Spent Decades Passing On for This Simple Reasonfool.com
Could Greg Abel bring McDonald's back to Berkshire? The Golden Arches still fit Buffett's investing blueprint almost perfectly.
Via The Motley Fool · July 25, 2026
Prediction: This Unstoppable ETF Will Crush the S&P 500 in 2026 and Beyondfool.com
AI is driving today's bull market, and this tech ETF is set up to win.
Via The Motley Fool · July 25, 2026
Prediction: This Dividend ETF Will Double by 2034 -- and Pay You Passive Income While You Waitfool.com
The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF can provide growth and income.
Via The Motley Fool · July 25, 2026
Social Security's 2027 COLA Is Set for a Double Dose of Historyfool.com
Two rare events are on track to highlight next year's Social Security raise.
Via The Motley Fool · July 25, 2026
I'm Calling It: NuScale Power Stock Will Double as This Catalyst Hitsfool.com
NuScale Power's shares have slid amid a lack of meaningful announcements.
Via The Motley Fool · July 25, 2026
What Greg Abel Might Do With Berkshire Hathaway's Massive Cash Pilefool.com
If you're willing and able to connect the dots, so to speak, certain decisions seem more likely than not.
Via The Motley Fool · July 25, 2026
Jeff Bezos Put $2 Billion of His Own Money Into Blue Origin's First Outside Funding Roundfool.com
Blue Origin is burning cash like mad -- and Jeff Bezos needs more fuel for the fire.
Via The Motley Fool · July 25, 2026
AI Investing Genius Leopold Aschenbrenner Owns 20% of This AI Stock. Should You Buy It Too?fool.com
Sharon AI is growing quickly, but profitability remains an issue.
Via The Motley Fool · July 25, 2026
Robinhood's New Blockchain Has Been a Smash Success. Here's Why That's Bearish for Ethereum.fool.com
The second-biggest cryptocurrency isn't gaining much for the load it's now helping to carry.
Via The Motley Fool · July 25, 2026
Jensen Huang Signed Toyota, Fanuc, Kioxia, and 5 Other Japanese Industrial Giants Into Nvidia's Physical AI Coalition This Week. Nvidia Has $1 Trillion in Confirmed Demand Through 2027.fool.com
Huang is positioning Nvidia for the extension of AI into the manufacturing sector.
Via The Motley Fool · July 25, 2026
Americans Disagree on How to Save Social Security Before 2032, Polls Findfool.com
Americans have strong feelings about saving Social Security. Here's what some propose Congress do.
Via The Motley Fool · July 25, 2026
Should You Forget SpaceX, Starlink, and Small Satellites? USAF Orders 2 Big Billion-Dollar Satellites From Boeing.fool.com
Are bigger satellites better? The U.S. Air Force is spending big for big.
Via The Motley Fool · July 25, 2026
2 Millionaire-Maker AI Stocks to Hold for the Next Decadefool.com
These stocks are capitalizing on the growth of the emerging neocloud industry.
Via The Motley Fool · July 25, 2026
Should You Buy Nvidia Before Aug. 26? Here's What History Says.fool.com
History shows a very clear trend.
Via The Motley Fool · July 25, 2026
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon Just Sent an Ominous Warning to Wall Street: "Close to as Good as It Gets"fool.com
Dimon is one of the most closely followed CEOs on Wall Street.
Via The Motley Fool · July 25, 2026
How Do Your Retirement Savings Compare to Average 401(k) Balances by Age?fool.com
Use this article as a guideline, but remember that everyone's financial situation is different.
Via The Motley Fool · July 25, 2026
I'm Calling It: Enterprise Products Partners Will Crush the S&P 500 in the Second Half of 2026fool.com
This pipeline stock is trouncing the S&P 500 so far this year. The momentum could continue.
Via The Motley Fool · July 25, 2026
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