Why Sandisk Stock Keeps Crashing

Sandisk stock has plummeted 31% in three days due to two main concerns: Chinese chipmaker CXMT's $487 billion IPO raising $8 billion threatens to disrupt memory chip markets and erode Sandisk's high profit margins through competitive pricing, and broader investor worries about potential cuts to AI infrastructure spending that could reduce demand for memory chips.

07/28/2026, 10:05 AM • The Motley Fool

SCHD vs. VIG: Which Dividend ETF Could Build More Wealth Over 20 Years?

The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) and Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG) have delivered similar returns over the past decade (12.4% and 12.8% annually, respectively), but employ different strategies. SCHD screens for balance sheet health, yield, and dividend growth, while VIG focuses solely on 10+ years of dividend growth history with market-cap weighting. Despite SCHD being the superior dividend ETF overall, VIG is expected to outperform over the next 20 years due to its greater growth and tech sector exposure.

07/28/2026, 8:18 AM • The Motley Fool

Should You Buy Apple Stock Before July 30?

Apple is set to report fiscal Q3 earnings on July 30 with analyst expectations of 16% revenue growth and 20% earnings growth. While the stock has hit all-time highs and shown strong momentum with a 58% gain over the past year, the author advises against buying before the earnings report, citing concerns about valuation (trading at 35x next fiscal year's earnings) and the cyclical nature of Apple's growth, which hasn't sustained double-digit revenue growth for consecutive years in the post-Jobs era.

07/28/2026, 7:12 AM • The Motley Fool

MEXC Users Put Nearly a Third of First-Month RealStocks Volume Into SpaceX

MEXC's RealStocks platform, which launched June 1st offering access to 7,000+ US stocks and ETFs, reported strong first-month trading insights. SpaceX dominated with 29.70% of trading volume, while seven AI-related assets collectively captured 23.67% of volume. The platform attracted over 120,000 users in its first month, with more than 40% of volume distributed outside the top 10 holdings, indicating portfolio-building behavior rather than speculative trading.

07/28/2026, 6:44 AM • GlobeNewswire

Why Sandisk Stock Crashed on Monday

Sandisk stock dropped 11.7% on Monday following the massive IPO of Chinese DRAM chipmaker CXMT, which debuted on the Shanghai Stock Exchange with a $487 billion market cap and surged 466% on its first day. While Sandisk specializes in NAND flash memory rather than DRAM, investors fear China may soon enter the NAND market, threatening Sandisk's 70% operating profit margins.

07/27/2026, 1:27 PM • The Motley Fool

Apple Is Barely Spending on AI While Its Rivals Pour In $700 Billion. Is That Discipline or Denial?

While Alphabet, Amazon, Microsoft, and Meta plan combined capital spending exceeding $700 billion in 2026 primarily for AI infrastructure, Apple spent only $12.7 billion in fiscal 2025. Apple's hybrid model relies on renting third-party cloud capacity rather than building its own data centers, allowing it to generate record free cash flow while maintaining accelerating revenue growth. The strategy's success depends on sustained access to affordable third-party computing capacity as AI becomes increasingly critical to device purchases.

07/27/2026, 1:14 PM • The Motley Fool

1 Incredible Reason to Buy Apple Stock Before It Reports Earnings on July 30

Apple is scheduled to report fiscal Q3 earnings on July 30 with expected EPS of $1.88 on $108.8B in sales. The article highlights Apple's strong consumer demand as a key reason to buy ahead of earnings, particularly focusing on iPhone demand resilience despite price hikes and strong wearables performance, including the newly launched AirPods Max 2.

07/27/2026, 11:26 AM • The Motley Fool

Kevin Warsh's Federal Reserve Just Issued an 11-Word Warning to Wall Street. Here's What History Says Comes Next.

The Federal Reserve under Kevin Warsh warned that prolonged above-target inflation could entrench inflation expectations, potentially triggering a wage-price spiral. Drawing parallels to the 1970s crisis that required Paul Volcker's painful 20% rate hikes, the article suggests the Fed may need to raise rates before year-end despite risks to the debt-fueled AI sector and stock market valuations.

07/27/2026, 10:15 AM • The Motley Fool

Ranking the "Magnificent Seven" From Most to Least Attractive, Based on Future Cash Flow

The article ranks the Magnificent Seven tech stocks (Nvidia, Apple, Alphabet, Microsoft, Amazon, Meta, and Tesla) based on future cash flow projections rather than P/E ratios. Meta and Amazon emerge as the most attractive values, with Meta benefiting from AI-integrated advertising and Amazon's AWS cloud services showing strong growth potential. Tesla and Apple are deemed less attractive based on future cash flow metrics.

07/27/2026, 5:06 AM • The Motley Fool

SCHF vs. SPGM: Which Global ETF Is the Better Buy for Investors?

The article compares two global ETFs: SCHF (Schwab International Equity ETF) and SPGM (State Street SPDR Portfolio MSCI Global Stock Market ETF). SCHF offers a lower expense ratio (0.03% vs 0.09%), higher dividend yield (3.06% vs 1.80%), and focuses on developed international markets, making it ideal for investors with existing U.S. exposure. SPGM provides broader diversification by combining U.S., developed, and emerging markets in one fund, resulting in stronger 5-year total returns due to exposure to U.S. mega-cap tech stocks. The choice depends on portfolio construction goals rather than performance metrics.

07/26/2026, 9:34 PM • The Motley Fool

Is It Really Safe to Invest in the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF Right Now? Here's What History Says.

Despite current market headwinds including Middle East conflict, AI labor concerns, and low consumer confidence, historical data supports long-term S&P 500 investing. The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF delivered 306% total returns over the past decade despite multiple crises, demonstrating that patient, long-term investors benefit from staying invested rather than timing the market.

07/26/2026, 1:02 PM • The Motley Fool

Investing $100 per Month in This Growth ETF Could Become $106,000 in 20 Years. Here's How.

The Vanguard Growth ETF has delivered a 1,150% total return over the past 20 years (13.2% annualized), outperforming the S&P 500's 786% return. Using a dollar-cost averaging strategy of $100 monthly could result in a $106,000 portfolio in 20 years. However, the ETF carries significant concentration risk with 69% in technology and its top three holdings (Nvidia, Apple, Microsoft) representing 32% of assets, making it heavily dependent on the AI trade.

07/26/2026, 7:28 AM • The Motley Fool

Ranking the Best "Magnificent Seven" Stocks to Buy Right Now

The Magnificent Seven tech stocks have pulled back to their cheapest valuations in over a decade. Alphabet tops the ranking as the best buy, combining AI momentum with reasonable valuation, followed by Nvidia and Microsoft. Tesla ranks last due to high speculation around its robotaxi future. All seven companies face risks from massive AI spending that could reshape valuations.

07/25/2026, 3:30 PM • The Motley Fool

Ford Just Put Apple Maps in the Dashboard of a $30,000 EV. Apple Didn't Have to Build a Car.

Apple has embedded its Maps technology into Ford's new Universal Electric Vehicle Platform launching in 2027, marking a strategic pivot from Apple's canceled car project. Rather than building vehicles, Apple is supplying software and mapping services to automakers, with the technology integrated into Ford's $30,000 midsize EV and supporting hands-free driving capabilities through BlueCruise.

07/25/2026, 2:26 PM • The Motley Fool

Is the Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF or iShares Small-Cap 600 Growth ETF the Better Fund in 2026?

The article compares two growth-focused ETFs: Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF (VOOG), which focuses on large-cap tech stocks with lower fees, and iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Growth ETF (IJT), which offers broader diversification across smaller companies. VOOG delivers superior long-term performance with 14.5% annualized 5-year returns versus IJT's 7.2%, though IJT has outperformed recently with 27% year-to-date gains. VOOG is recommended for long-term investors seeking stronger returns, while IJT offers lower volatility and better diversification.

07/25/2026, 1:27 PM • The Motley Fool