After Nvidia And Tesla, Trump Confirms Apple Has Agreed To Build Chips With Intel Amid US Manufacturing Push: 'When Was The Last Time...'

President Trump announced that Apple has agreed to work with Intel to design and build chips in the U.S., following similar partnerships with Nvidia and Tesla. The move is part of efforts to bring semiconductor manufacturing back to America. Intel's stock has surged 207.52% year-to-date, and the U.S. government's 9.9% stake in Intel is now worth approximately $52 billion, representing a 5.8x return on its $8.9 billion investment.

06/18/2026, 4:15 AM • Benzinga

Investissements Purpose annonce les distributions de juin 2026

Purpose Investments announced June 2026 distributions for its variable capital ETFs and closed-end funds, with ex-distribution dates of June 26, 2026 for ETFs and June 30, 2026 for closed-end funds. The company also launched the Purpose SpaceX Yield Shares ETF (SPXY), which began trading on Cboe on June 15, 2026.

06/17/2026, 9:14 PM • GlobeNewswire

VOO vs. IVV: Which Popular S&P 500 ETF Is the Better Buy for Investors?

Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) and iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV) are virtually identical S&P 500 tracking funds with the same 0.03% expense ratio, 1.10% dividend yield, and performance metrics. The primary differences are their issuers and assets under management, with VOO holding $1.7 trillion compared to IVV's $802 billion. For most investors, the choice should be based on which fund is commission-free at their existing brokerage rather than fundamental strategy differences.

06/17/2026, 7:02 PM • The Motley Fool

Apple Will Raise Prices Due To Soaring Memory Costs: CEO Tim Cook Says 'This Is A 100-Year Flood'

Apple CEO Tim Cook announced the company will raise prices across its product lineup due to skyrocketing memory and storage component costs. Cook described the situation as a "100-year flood," citing a dramatic reallocation of DRAM and NAND supply toward AI infrastructure by major tech companies. Memory chip prices have quadrupled as companies like Google, Microsoft, Meta, and Amazon expand AI capex.

06/17/2026, 6:19 PM • Benzinga

1 Unstoppable Stock to Buy Before it Soars 848% to Join Nvidia in the $5 Trillion Club, According to 1 Wall Street Analyst

Wall Street analyst Trip Chowdhry predicts Intel will reach a $5 trillion market cap by joining Nvidia in an exclusive club, projecting 848% upside based on a shift from AI training to inference and applications. However, the author expresses skepticism about the analyst's assumption that Intel will be the sole winner in the AI processor market, noting that competitors are also finding success with alternative chip designs.

06/17/2026, 2:01 PM • The Motley Fool

Here Are the Smartest Dividend ETFs You Can Buy With $100

The article highlights two dividend-paying ETFs suitable for beginner investors with minimal capital. Fidelity High Dividend ETF (FDVV) tracks high-dividend U.S. large- and mid-cap companies with a 0.15% expense ratio, while Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG) focuses on companies with 10+ years of consistent dividend growth and features a 0.04% expense ratio. Both funds are led by tech giants and offer strong historical returns, with VIG specifically designed to avoid yield traps.

06/17/2026, 12:21 PM • The Motley Fool

OpenAI's Financials Were Just Leaked -- You Won't Believe How Much the Company Is Losing

Leaked audited financials reveal OpenAI's operating losses surged 138% to nearly $21 billion in 2025, despite revenue growing 253% to $13.07 billion. R&D spending more than doubled to $19.18 billion and sales/marketing grew fivefold to $5.73 billion. The company is not expected to turn a profit until at least 2030 and faces challenges ahead of its planned IPO as competitors like Anthropic approach profitability.

06/17/2026, 11:27 AM • The Motley Fool

As Capital Rotates From Crypto to AI, Zoomex Traders Already Have Access to Both

Zoomex, a crypto derivatives exchange, has launched Zoomex Stocks, offering tokenized versions of major U.S. equities and ETFs. The move reflects a significant market shift as institutional capital flows out of cryptocurrency into AI and semiconductor stocks, with Bitcoin ETFs experiencing $3.1 billion in year-to-date outflows while AI stocks surged 170%. The platform enables crypto traders to access equity exposure 24/7 using USDT with a flat 0.50% fee and near-instant settlement.

06/17/2026, 3:42 AM • GlobeNewswire

VoIP-Pal.com Inc. Engages Veteran Consumer Class Action and Complex Litigation Attorney C. Glen Ged as Strategic Legal Consultant

VoIP-Pal.com Inc. has engaged C. Glen Ged, founder of Ged Lawyers LLP, as a strategic legal consultant to strengthen its litigation resources. The company is advancing four federal antitrust and consumer class action cases against major mobile carriers (AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile) and platform providers (Apple, Google, Samsung) in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. Ged will provide strategic advice and help identify qualified consumer class action firms to pursue the matters on a contingency-fee basis.

06/16/2026, 7:03 PM • GlobeNewswire

Could SpaceX Overtake Nvidia As The World's Biggest Company In 2026?

SpaceX's IPO at $135/share surged 60% to $213 in four days, reaching a $2.75 trillion market cap and becoming the fifth-most-valuable company. While Polymarket gives SpaceX only 9% odds of becoming the world's largest company by year-end (versus Nvidia's 69%), the stock would need to rally 81% more than Nvidia to overtake it. However, CFRA analyst Keith Snyder initiated coverage with a Sell rating and $115 price target, arguing the stock is worth 46% less despite praising SpaceX's business fundamentals, citing heavy capital spending and Musk's controlling stake.

06/16/2026, 12:54 PM • Benzinga

Looking for a Dividend ETF to Buy? Choose Between This High Yield and High Dividend Growth ETF

The article compares two dividend-focused ETFs: Fidelity High Dividend ETF (FDVV) offers higher yields (2.80%) and stronger 5-year returns but charges higher fees, while Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG) provides lower costs (0.04% expense ratio), broader diversification with 331 holdings, and safer dividend payers by excluding the highest-yielding 25% of stocks. The author recommends VIG for long-term investors seeking dividend growth with lower risk.

06/16/2026, 12:22 PM • The Motley Fool

The Stock Market Just Passed a Threshold It's Only Crossed Once in 150 Years. Don't Ignore History.

The S&P 500's cyclically adjusted price-to-earnings (CAPE) ratio has crossed 40 for only the second time in 150 years, matching levels last seen during the 1999 dotcom bubble that preceded a 50% market crash. While today's AI-leading companies have stronger fundamentals than 1999 counterparts, the elevated valuation metric suggests unsustainable market conditions and weak long-term returns ahead, prompting investors to avoid high-growth stocks without earnings and consider diversification beyond tech and AI sectors.

06/16/2026, 9:30 AM • The Motley Fool

VUG vs. IWO: Which Growth ETF Is Better for Investors Right Now?

Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG) and iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF (IWO) offer different growth strategies: VUG targets large-cap market leaders with a 0.03% expense ratio and 21.2% 1-year return, while IWO focuses on small-cap growth companies with higher volatility, 0.24% expense ratio, and 36.3% 1-year return. VUG is recommended for most investors seeking stability and low costs, while IWO suits those seeking diversification from large-cap exposure.

06/16/2026, 8:24 AM • The Motley Fool

Qualcomm's CEO Reveals 40+ AI Devices For A Post-App Future — Stock Gains 4% As $10 Billion Tenstorrent Deal Rumours Swirl

Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon announced the company is developing over 40 AI-powered devices including smart glasses, jewelry, earbuds, and watches that will function as personal AI agents. The announcement drove Qualcomm's stock up 4% in pre-market trading. Reports indicate Qualcomm is in talks to acquire AI chip startup Tenstorrent for $8-10 billion to support its AI device strategy.

06/16/2026, 5:12 AM • Benzinga

Are There Opportunities in Europe’s “Digital Sovereignty”?

Europe is pursuing digital sovereignty by building its own tech infrastructure in AI, semiconductors, and payment systems, creating regulatory challenges for U.S. tech giants like Apple while potentially opening opportunities for infrastructure and equipment suppliers. The discussion also covers elevated market valuations (CAPE ratio at 38) and cash management strategies for investors.

06/15/2026, 5:19 PM • The Motley Fool