If a Stock Market Crash Is Coming, I'm Buying This 1 Vanguard ETF Without Hesitation

The article recommends the Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG) as a defensive investment strategy for potential market downturns. VIG focuses on high-quality companies with consistent dividend growth histories and strong cash flows, providing a balance of growth and income that can cushion against downside risk while positioning investors for eventual recovery.

09/19/2026, 5:30 PM • The Motley Fool

Sugar & Spice For Couples App Launches on iPhone

Sugar & Spice for Couples, an intimate couples game inspired by J.D. Barker's psychological thriller 'Behind a Closed Door,' has launched on the Apple App Store. The app brings the fictional game from the novel into reality, allowing couples to engage in truth-or-dare style gameplay designed to deepen intimacy and conversation. An Android version is in development, with a feature film adaptation of the novel also in the works.

09/19/2026, 12:30 PM • GlobeNewswire

If You Invest $2,500 in the Vanguard Morningstar Growth ETF (VUG) Right Now and Hold for 20 Years, Here's How Much Wealth History Suggests You Could Generate

The Vanguard Morningstar Growth ETF (VUG) is highlighted as a compelling option for long-term wealth building, with historical data suggesting a $2,500 investment could grow to approximately $24,116 over 20 years at a conservative 12% annual growth rate. The fund focuses on large-cap growth stocks and significantly outperforms the S&P 500, though it carries concentration risk with its top 10 holdings representing 64% of the fund's value.

09/19/2026, 7:30 AM • The Motley Fool

Sam Altman Admits the AI Industry Has Done "a Terrible Job" Explaining Its Benefits Amid Growing Backlash. Should That Worry Nvidia and Microsoft Investors?

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman acknowledges the AI industry has failed to effectively communicate its benefits to the public, contributing to growing backlash against AI stocks. However, the author argues this is a temporary communication problem, not a fundamental flaw, and predicts the market will eventually embrace AI as it did with smartphones and social media. The real question remains which AI platform will emerge as the dominant winner.

09/19/2026, 4:30 AM • The Motley Fool

"Magnificent Seven" Stocks Ranked by Share Repurchases and Dividends

Apple and Nvidia lead the Magnificent Seven in total shareholder yield through stock repurchases and dividends at 1.83% and 1.74% respectively. However, massive AI infrastructure investments have significantly reduced free cash flows for most of these companies. Apple's more conservative AI approach and strong capital return plans make it the best choice for yield-seeking investors, while Nvidia faces higher risk from potential AI slowdowns despite strong recent cash generation.

09/18/2026, 3:20 PM • The Motley Fool

31% of Berkshire Hathaway's Portfolio Is Concentrated in These 2 AI Stocks Under Greg Abel

Berkshire Hathaway has concentrated 30.7% of its $365 billion equities portfolio in two AI stocks: Apple and Alphabet. Under new CEO Greg Abel, the conglomerate is signaling a bullish stance on AI, with Apple leveraging its 2.5 billion active devices for consumer AI adoption and Alphabet leading across AI research, chip design, and cloud services.

09/18/2026, 10:30 AM • The Motley Fool

Home Depot vs. Spotify Technology: Which Consumer Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

The article compares Home Depot and Spotify Technology as investment options for 2026. Home Depot, the dominant home improvement retailer, offers steady returns and a 3.07% dividend yield but faces headwinds from a sluggish housing market. Spotify, the global audio streaming leader, demonstrates faster revenue growth (9.7%), record gross margins (32.7%), and improved profitability, making it the author's preferred choice for long-term investors seeking growth exposure.

09/18/2026, 8:05 AM • The Motley Fool

1 Top Dividend ETF Worth Loading Up On With $1,000 Right Now

The Fidelity High Dividend ETF (FDVV) is recommended as a strong buy for investors seeking total returns combining income and growth. With a 2.6% dividend yield and 13.5% average annual returns over a decade, the fund uniquely balances high dividend yield criteria with growth-oriented megacap tech holdings like Nvidia, Apple, and Microsoft. The portfolio's growth tilt positions it to benefit from expected strong corporate earnings growth driven by AI development.

09/18/2026, 6:15 AM • The Motley Fool

Sports Fan Analytics & Trends Study in the United States Examines U.S. Sports Fan Behavior Across 18 Sport Categories

A comprehensive sports fan analytics study based on 6,666 U.S. consumers surveyed in January 2024 examines fandom trends across 18 sports categories, measuring viewership, attendance, social media engagement, sponsorship influence, and mobile consumption. The study identifies major brands and provides insights relevant to advertisers, sponsors, leagues, and media companies seeking to understand evolving fan behavior across streaming, mobile, and social channels.

09/18/2026, 4:20 AM • GlobeNewswire

A $100 Monthly Investment in QQQ Could Grow Into This Over 20 Years

A $100 monthly investment in the Invesco QQQ Trust ETF could grow to approximately $261,000 over 20 years if past decade performance continues, implying a 20.4% annualized return. However, the article cautions that elevated valuations, concentration risk in top holdings, and potential slowdown in earnings growth for already massive tech companies could limit future returns.

09/17/2026, 9:15 PM • The Motley Fool

If You Invest $340 a Month in the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF, Here's What History Says It Could Be Worth in 22 Years

Investing $340 monthly in the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) could grow to approximately $606,200 over 22 years at its historical 15% average return since 2010, or $306,975 at the S&P 500's longer-term 10% historical average. The article emphasizes that investment returns matter significantly more than the monthly contribution amount, with compounding playing a crucial role in long-term wealth building.

09/17/2026, 7:30 AM • The Motley Fool

1 AI Stock Poised to Outperform Micron and Sandisk on the Next Infrastructure Surge

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSMC) is positioned to outperform memory chip makers Micron and Sandisk as AI infrastructure spending accelerates. With AI accelerator revenue expected to grow at 60%+ CAGR through 2029 and the company controlling 72.5% of the foundry market, TSMC trades at a discount valuation of 20x forward earnings. Analysts project the stock could reach $850 by 2028, more than doubling from current levels.

09/17/2026, 7:08 AM • The Motley Fool

Greg Abel Has 75% of Berkshire Hathaway's Portfolio Invested in Just 8 Stocks. Is the 1 That's Lagging Behind the S&P 500 the Best Buy Now?

Under new CEO Greg Abel, Berkshire Hathaway has concentrated 75% of its $365.2 billion equity portfolio into 8 stocks. American Express is the only one lagging the S&P 500 over the past year due to margin compression from high cardholder rewards and marketing expenses. Despite these headwinds, the article argues American Express offers compelling value at 19.7x trailing earnings for long-term investors who believe in its business model.

09/17/2026, 6:30 AM • The Motley Fool

Nvidia Has Returned $46 Billion to Shareholders This Year, and Another Major Dividend Hike Could Be Coming

Nvidia, the world's most valuable company with a $5.1 trillion market cap, has returned $46 billion to shareholders through dividends and buybacks in the first half of its fiscal year. The chipmaker boosted its quarterly dividend from $0.01 to $0.25 per share in June and sits on $99.4 billion in cash, positioning it for potential further dividend increases as its AI-driven business continues to generate unprecedented profits.

09/17/2026, 2:05 AM • The Motley Fool

I've Analyzed Hundreds of Stocks in 7 Years. Here's My Step-by-Step System for Researching Any Company Before Buying.

An experienced analyst shares a seven-step stock research methodology developed over years of analyzing hundreds of companies. The process includes comparing returns to the S&P 500, analyzing financial reports, mapping business models, evaluating competitive advantages, assessing macro trends, reviewing leadership, conducting risk analysis, and determining valuation. The author uses Apple and Costco as examples of companies that meet their investment criteria.

09/16/2026, 3:37 PM • The Motley Fool