WasabiCard Advances Global Partnership Discussions at TOKEN2049 and Shares Insights on APAC Payment Infrastructure

WasabiCard, a stablecoin-powered payment infrastructure provider, concluded its participation as a Gold Sponsor at TOKEN2049 Singapore 2026, engaging with over 25,000 attendees and 7,000 companies. The company advanced discussions on white-label card issuing, global payouts, and stablecoin settlement, with particular interest from APAC enterprises seeking deployable payment infrastructure. Multiple partnerships progressed to solution scoping and product demonstrations, with follow-up evaluations continuing post-event.

10/09/2026, 6:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

Advanced Micro Devices vs. ASML: Which Semiconductor Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

The article compares AMD and ASML as semiconductor investment options for 2026. AMD designs AI chips for data centers with strong 34.3% revenue growth, while ASML manufactures the lithography equipment essential for producing advanced chips. The author recommends ASML due to its monopolistic position serving the entire AI chip industry, despite AMD's impressive performance. ASML trades at more conservative valuations with a Forward P/E of 41.6x versus AMD's 84.5x.

10/08/2026, 7:22 PM • The Motley Fool

Meet the Super Semiconductor Stock Crushing Nvidia in 2026

Corning stock has surged 82% in 2026, outpacing Nvidia's 28% gain, driven by strong demand for its fiber-optic data center cables used in AI infrastructure. The 175-year-old glassmaker is capitalizing on the shift from copper to fiber-optic cables in data centers, with major deals from Meta ($6B) and Amazon. Corning's optical communications segment grew 34% in the first half of 2026, with AI-related sales nearly doubling in Q2. Management projects revenue growth to $20B by end of 2026, $30B by 2028, and $40B by 2030, though the stock trades at a P/E of 55.5, making it expensive compared to Nvidia's 30.2.

10/08/2026, 11:06 AM • The Motley Fool

1 Unstoppable Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock to Buy Before It Joins Nvidia in the $5 Trillion Club

Alphabet is positioned to become the next company to reach a $5 trillion market cap by 2028, leveraging its vertically integrated AI businesses across infrastructure (TPUs), cloud services, Gemini models, search/advertising, and autonomous vehicles (Waymo). Wall Street forecasts Alphabet's earnings will grow from $11.81 to nearly $18 per share by 2028, requiring only a 19% market cap increase to reach $5 trillion without multiple expansion.

10/08/2026, 10:30 AM • The Motley Fool

Warren Buffett's Biggest Mistake Has Now Cost Berkshire Hathaway Up to $112 Billion (but I Don't Blame Him)

Warren Buffett sold 75% of Berkshire Hathaway's Apple stake before the stock nearly doubled, costing the company up to $112 billion in potential gains. However, the author argues this decision is forgivable because Apple's valuation at 38x forward earnings is historically expensive and doesn't justify the price, aligning with Buffett's core investment principle of valuation discipline.

10/08/2026, 5:06 AM • The Motley Fool

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Could Have Big News on Oct. 15

TSMC, the world's largest chip foundry with 73% global semiconductor manufacturing revenue share, is set to report third-quarter earnings on October 15. The company is investing $265 billion in its Arizona expansion and planning increased capital expenditures to meet growing AI chip demand. Management expects gross margin contraction in the near term but forecasts 2027 as a strong year, with potential positive updates on U.S. expansion or new deals potentially driving stock gains.

10/08/2026, 4:25 AM • The Motley Fool

ASML Holding N.V. vs. Broadcom: Which Technology Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

The article compares ASML and Broadcom as investment options for 2026. ASML dominates lithography equipment with a 29.4% net margin and low debt, while Broadcom leads in AI infrastructure with a 36.2% net margin and exceptional 23.9% revenue growth. Despite ASML's monopoly position, Broadcom emerges as the better buy due to faster growth (28% average vs. 17%), higher profitability (48.6% operating margin vs. 35.4%), and more attractive forward valuation, though both stocks are well-positioned for technological trends.

10/07/2026, 12:05 PM • The Motley Fool

Qualcomm vs. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing: Which Technology Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

The article compares Qualcomm and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing as semiconductor investment options for 2026. TSM demonstrates superior growth (24% YoY average) and profitability (45.1% net margin) driven by AI demand, while Qualcomm trades at a lower valuation (P/E 18.2x vs 28.0x) but faces margin pressures from rising manufacturing costs. Growth-oriented investors may prefer TSM, while cost-conscious investors might favor Qualcomm.

10/07/2026, 10:20 AM • The Motley Fool

Advanced Micro Devices vs. Broadcom: Which Semiconductor Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

The article compares AMD and Broadcom as semiconductor investments for 2026. AMD shows strong growth with 34% revenue increase and expanding AI chip demand, while Broadcom demonstrates superior profitability with 36.2% net margins and diversified revenue streams. Despite AMD's higher growth expectations, Broadcom is recommended as the better buy due to its lower valuation multiples (30.4x forward P/E vs. 83.1x), stronger free cash flow ($26.9B vs. $6.7B), and more established market position with major tech clients.

10/07/2026, 9:40 AM • The Motley Fool

4 Top CEOs Are Sounding the Same Alarm, and It Could Be a Major Win for These Memory Stocks

Memory stocks are experiencing significant gains due to unprecedented AI-driven demand for memory chips. CEOs from Apple, Tesla, and Sony have highlighted severe memory supply shortages affecting their businesses and pricing. Major memory makers like Micron, Samsung, and SK Hynix are benefiting from this supercycle, with Micron securing long-term strategic agreements covering 35% of production through 2030.

10/07/2026, 6:15 AM • The Motley Fool

Nvidia Is About 4% From Becoming the First $6 Trillion Company. History Says the Milestone Itself Tells You Little.

Nvidia is approaching a $6 trillion market cap milestone, but historical analysis of past trillion-dollar milestones shows the milestone itself is not predictive of future stock performance. What matters most is earnings growth relative to valuation multiples. Nvidia's strong earnings growth (120% EPS increase last quarter) and relatively low P/E ratio of 15x suggest the stock could continue climbing if earnings growth outpaces valuation compression.

10/06/2026, 11:21 PM • The Motley Fool

Nvidia Hits a New All-Time High. Is the AI Stock a Buy?

Nvidia reached a new all-time high of $243.37 per share, driven by positive macro conditions and strong AI sector momentum. Trading at a P/E ratio of 30, the stock appears undervalued compared to peers like AMD (166 P/E) and Intel (103 P/E), with Wall Street expecting 67% revenue growth to $687 billion in fiscal 2028. While the law of large numbers may eventually constrain growth and competition from AMD, Intel, and custom chips from Amazon and Google pose risks, analysts view Nvidia as well-positioned to capitalize on AI growth and recommend it as a strong buy.

10/06/2026, 9:15 PM • The Motley Fool

Not Nvidia. Not Micron. If I Could Buy and Hold Only 1 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Chip Stock Through 2030, It Would be This One.

While Nvidia and Micron dominate AI chip headlines, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSMC) is positioned as the superior long-term AI infrastructure play. TSMC controls ~73% of the foundry market and ~90% of advanced-node capacity, making it the critical bottleneck in AI chip production. With AI-accelerator revenue expected to compound at 50%+ through 2030, strong financial growth (36% YoY revenue growth in 2025), expanding margins, and a forward P/E of 28, TSMC offers better value than chip designers while maintaining a durable competitive moat.

10/06/2026, 11:15 AM • The Motley Fool

Warren Buffett Says Buy This Vanguard Index Fund -- It Could Turn $400 Per Month Into $820,000

Warren Buffett recommends the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF as the best investment option for most investors seeking stock market exposure. Historical data shows the S&P 500 returned 10.2% annually over the past 30 years. Investing $400 monthly in this fund could grow to approximately $820,000 over three decades, demonstrating the power of long-term, consistent investing in a diversified index fund with low fees.

10/06/2026, 5:12 AM • The Motley Fool

Is Vanguard's Growth ETF a Buy at a Record High?

Vanguard's Growth ETF (VUG) hit a record high of $92, up 31% from its March low. While it has outperformed the S&P 500 ETF over 10 years (18.2% vs 15.5% annually), this outperformance came in bursts, particularly in 2023-2024. Over the past five years, the S&P 500 fund actually slightly outperformed. The growth fund holds the same mega-cap tech companies as the S&P 500 fund but with heavier concentration (63% in top 10 holdings vs 38%), trading at a 30% premium valuation. The analyst suggests considering it for those wanting more growth exposure but recommends gradual buying rather than a lump sum, viewing it as a bigger bet on existing holdings rather than an upgrade.

10/06/2026, 1:27 AM • The Motley Fool