CrowdStrike vs. Docusign: Which Technology Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

CrowdStrike and Docusign represent two distinct paths in software: CrowdStrike leads in AI-native cybersecurity with 21.7% revenue growth but trades at a 192.6x forward P/E, while Docusign offers profitable operations with 8.2% growth and a 16.7x forward P/E. The author recommends CrowdStrike for stronger long-term growth potential despite higher valuation and volatility from its 2024 outage recovery.

10/20/2026, 2:35 PM • The Motley Fool

Better High-Growth Software Stock for 2026: Figma vs. ServiceNow

The article compares two high-growth software companies: Figma, a rapidly expanding collaborative design platform with 41% revenue growth but significant losses, and ServiceNow, a mature enterprise workflow automation platform with consistent profitability and 20.9% revenue growth. The analyst recommends ServiceNow as the more conservative choice due to its proven profitability and stable operations, despite Figma's higher growth potential.

10/15/2026, 12:15 PM • The Motley Fool

Breakfast News: Chips Are Hot, Phones Are Not

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSMC) reported its sixth consecutive record profit with strong margins despite ramping up 2-nanometer production. However, broader AI stock selloffs impacted chip stocks as concerns about valuation and AI credit emerged. Rocket Lab delayed its Neutron rocket to 2027, while smartphone shipments declined 22% year-over-year as AI data centers consume memory supply, driving up phone prices and delaying consumer purchases.

10/15/2026, 7:30 AM • The Motley Fool

As AI Makes Software Cheaper to Build, Data and Distribution Become the Moat

As AI reduces software development costs, proprietary data and distribution networks become the primary competitive advantages for software companies. Companies like Palantir, CrowdStrike, and ServiceNow have built defensible moats through accumulated data and embedded customer operations, while others like Salesforce and Snowflake face disruption as AI commoditizes their traditional business models.

10/15/2026, 6:55 AM • The Motley Fool

ASUS ProArt RTX Spark Windows PCs Available for Immediate Pre-Order Today, Delivering Integrated Ecosystem of AI Agents and Creative Apps

ASUS announced the launch of ProArt P16 and P14 laptops powered by NVIDIA's RTX Spark Superchip, featuring up to 128GB unified memory and 1 petaflop AI performance. The systems are designed for creators and AI developers, offering local AI processing without cloud dependency. Pre-orders began October 7, 2026, with prices starting at $2,599.99. ASUS partnered with ComfyUI and Nous Research's Hermes Agent to provide an integrated AI workflow ecosystem.

10/07/2026, 2:00 PM • GlobeNewswire

The 9 Best Stocks to Buy Right Now in October (2026)

The Motley Fool's analyst curates a list of nine stocks recommended for investment in October 2026, highlighting opportunities with favorable risk-versus-reward profiles. The selection includes major technology, consumer, and financial services companies, with stock prices referenced from October 3, 2026.

10/05/2026, 6:13 PM • The Motley Fool

Adobe Still Has $24.5 Billion Left for Buybacks. That's About a Quarter of the Company.

Adobe has $24.55 billion remaining from a $25 billion stock buyback authorization approved in April 2026, representing about 26% of the company's market value. The company has been repurchasing shares at an average rate of $2.3 billion per quarter using operational cash flow, with buybacks accounting for roughly half of the earnings-per-share growth in fiscal Q3. At the current stock price of $240, the analyst views buybacks as a reasonable use of capital, though notes that the stock's 31% decline from $350 reflects market concerns about AI's impact on Adobe's pricing power.

10/04/2026, 6:23 AM • The Motley Fool

CrowdStrike vs. Figma: Which Technology Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

The article compares two high-growth tech stocks: CrowdStrike, a cloud-native cybersecurity leader with $4.8B revenue and strong free cash flow but trading at a 50.3x P/S ratio, versus Figma, a collaborative design platform with 41% revenue growth but significant losses and a 10.5x P/S ratio. CrowdStrike is recommended for growth-oriented investors due to solid fundamentals, while Figma faces risks from frontier AI models disrupting its core design workflow.

09/24/2026, 10:30 AM • The Motley Fool

Losing to Win: A VC Lens Will Find the Next Nvidia

The Motley Fool advocates adopting a venture capital investment approach where most picks underperform but a few massive winners drive portfolio returns. Using a five-stock example from 2009, the article shows how Nvidia's extraordinary 58,000% outperformance offset three significant underperformers, demonstrating that investors don't need to be right often—just right enormously when it counts. The strategy recommends holding 50+ diversified stocks to capture breakout winners.

09/23/2026, 11:07 AM • The Motley Fool

Salesforce vs. Figma: Evaluating the Better High-Growth Software Stock to Buy in 2026

The article compares Salesforce and Figma as investment options in 2026. Salesforce, the dominant CRM leader, offers proven profitability with $41.5B revenue, 18% net margins, and $14.4B free cash flow, trading at a reasonable 23.3x P/E ratio. Figma, a rapidly growing design platform, shows 41% revenue growth but remains unprofitable with a negative 118.4% net margin and trades at a premium 66.2x forward P/E. The author recommends Salesforce as the better investment due to its financial stability, competitive moat through AI capabilities, and reasonable valuation, despite acknowledging Figma's impressive growth trajectory.

09/16/2026, 3:36 PM • The Motley Fool

AI Productivity Tools Market Expected to Hit $69.22 Billion by 2035 at a 19.50% CAGR | SNS Insider

The global AI Productivity Tools Market is valued at $11.72 billion in 2025 and expected to reach $69.22 billion by 2035, growing at a 19.50% CAGR. North America leads with 36% market share, while Asia Pacific shows the fastest growth at 21.21% CAGR. Cloud-based deployment dominates at 65% share, with subscription models accounting for 55% of revenue. Key growth drivers include enterprise automation, data analytics, code generation tools, and RPA adoption across industries.

09/16/2026, 2:30 AM • GlobeNewswire

Adobe's Next Earnings Report on Sept. 10 Could Send the Stock Plunging. Here's Why.

Adobe faces a critical earnings report on Sept. 10 as it navigates AI disruption to its core creative software business. The company has tripled AI-first revenue to $500 million annualized recurring revenue but must balance aggressive user acquisition through freemium offerings with meaningful monetization. Adobe stock is down 26% year-to-date amid competition from AI tools and rivals like Figma and Canva, while the company undergoes leadership transitions with a new CEO taking over in December.

09/08/2026, 2:07 PM • The Motley Fool

Adobe Has Handed Over the CEO Job Once in 19 Years. Here's What the Stock Did After the Last Time.

Adobe announced that Anil Chakravarthy will become CEO on December 1, 2026, replacing Shantanu Narayen who will move to executive chair. This marks only the second CEO transition in 19 years. While the stock fell 6.7% on the announcement, the article argues that current conditions favor the new CEO more than the 2007 transition did, when the Great Recession caused a 50% stock decline within 12 months. The company now has stronger recurring revenue and a more stable business model than it did in 2007.

09/08/2026, 4:31 AM • The Motley Fool

Is Adobe's Stock Heading for $300?

Adobe's stock has fallen 24% year-to-date due to AI-related concerns, as AI chatbots threaten its core image creation software business. However, the stock has been rallying recently and trades at a discount (15x trailing earnings vs. S&P 500 average of 24x). Despite valid risks from potential demand erosion, the author believes Adobe's continued solid growth (11% revenue increase) and attractive valuation provide sufficient margin of safety for the stock to potentially finish the year above $300.

09/07/2026, 12:02 PM • The Motley Fool

Tim Cook's Legacy at Apple Will Be Defined by This Nearly $879 Billion Investment, Not AI

Tim Cook stepped down as Apple CEO on September 1, 2026, handing leadership to John Ternus. While Cook's tenure is often associated with iPhone innovation and Apple Intelligence, his true legacy is defined by nearly $879 billion in share buybacks since 2013. These aggressive repurchases significantly boosted earnings per share and stock performance, with Apple shares rising over 2,700% during his tenure. The buyback program accelerated after 2018 following the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, and is expected to continue under new leadership.

09/03/2026, 5:06 AM • The Motley Fool