Blockchain Market Surges to $610.96 billion at a CAGR 62.4% by 2031 | Report by MarketsandMarkets™

The global blockchain market is expected to experience explosive growth at a 62.4% CAGR from 2026 to 2031, driven by enterprise adoption of decentralized applications, digital identity solutions, tokenization, and cloud-hosted infrastructure. Asia Pacific is identified as the fastest-growing region, while North America maintains market leadership. Key growth drivers include Layer-2 scaling advancements, supportive regulations, and integration with AI and cloud platforms across financial services, healthcare, government, retail, and supply chain sectors.

08/31/2026, 10:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

Did Apple Go Too Far This Time?

Apple has raised Apple TV+ prices to $14.99/month, tripling the cost since launch in 2019. The article argues this aggressive pricing strategy—a 79% increase across major streaming services in five years—is unsustainable and risks losing subscribers during economic downturns, especially compared to larger competitors whose prices have risen more moderately.

08/31/2026, 8:08 AM • The Motley Fool

Billionaire David Tepper of Appaloosa Is Overweight AI Stocks -- but He Recently Dumped Every Share of the Hottest AI Stock of 2026

Billionaire David Tepper's Appaloosa fund maintains heavy exposure to AI stocks like Nvidia, Taiwan Semiconductor, and Amazon, which comprise 77% of invested assets. However, Tepper completely exited his position in Sandisk in Q2 2026 after the stock surged over 3,000% in a year, likely taking profits. The move reflects Tepper's strategy of cashing in on cyclical memory stocks when valuations become stretched.

08/31/2026, 7:06 AM • The Motley Fool

Are The "Magnificent Seven" Stocks Still Worth Buying?

The Magnificent Seven stocks have underperformed the broader market this year, with the MAGS ETF up only 5% year-to-date. While most remain well-positioned for AI growth with solid fundamentals and revenue growth exceeding the S&P 500, their valuations are less attractive than smaller competitors. Tesla's 20% decline and Meta's regulatory challenges weigh on the group, though Nvidia continues to deliver exceptional growth. Investors seeking generational returns may find better opportunities in smaller, faster-growing AI companies.

08/31/2026, 6:15 AM • The Motley Fool

Is Marvell Stock a Buy on the Dip as AI Revenue Soars?

Marvell Technology stock declined 10% despite reporting strong fiscal Q2 earnings with 37% revenue growth to $2.74B and 40% EPS growth to $0.94, driven by 46% year-over-year data center revenue growth. The company raised full-year guidance and announced a major partnership with Alphabet for custom chips starting in fiscal 2029. While the stock has surged 150% YTD and now trades at a forward P/E of 34x, the analyst suggests waiting for further pullbacks before buying.

08/31/2026, 12:30 AM • The Motley Fool

Can Microsoft Stock Surge to a New All-Time High by the End of 2026 as Azure Cloud Demand Accelerates?

Microsoft stock has rebounded after a weak start to 2026, down 20% before recent earnings. The article argues the stock could reach a new all-time high by year-end due to strong Azure cloud growth (43% YoY), successful Copilot adoption (30M+ paid seats), and below-average valuation multiples (25.6x vs. 29x historical average). However, the author suggests better AI stock opportunities exist elsewhere and recommends waiting for a better entry point.

08/30/2026, 11:15 PM • The Motley Fool

This Newly Public Nuclear IPO Is Already Using AI to Speed Up Reactor Design. Is It a Buy?

X-Energy, a newly public nuclear company, is leveraging AI through Project Prometheus to accelerate reactor design, licensing, and manufacturing. With major customers like Amazon, Dow Inc., and Centrica, plus an 11.5-gigawatt pipeline, the company has strong tailwinds but faces significant execution risks in licensing, construction, and financing.

08/30/2026, 4:05 PM • The Motley Fool

Amazon Has Badly Underperformed the S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 Since Jeff Bezos Stepped Down as CEO. Could Apple Do the Same Starting Sept. 1 When Tim Cook Steps Down?

Amazon's stock has underperformed the broader market since Jeff Bezos stepped down as CEO in mid-2021, gaining roughly 50% compared to the S&P 500's 90% and Nasdaq-100's 100%+ gains. As Tim Cook steps down from Apple on September 1, investors should consider whether Apple could face similar underperformance. The key difference is Apple's more conservative AI strategy focused on product enhancement rather than massive infrastructure spending like Amazon. While Apple's approach is currently favored by investors, the outcome will depend on how well this AI bet plays out as the company transitions leadership.

08/30/2026, 10:15 AM • The Motley Fool

Prediction: This Is What a $5,000 Investment in SpaceX Will Be Worth by 2030

SpaceX is experiencing rapid growth in AI infrastructure and Starlink satellite internet, with management projecting $1 trillion in annual revenue by 2030. However, analyst Brett Schafer argues the stock appears overvalued at current levels, predicting it will trade around $100 per share by 2030, making a $5,000 investment worth approximately $3,571—a significant decline from today's $140 share price.

08/30/2026, 10:05 AM • The Motley Fool

Is This the Single Best Reason to Buy Amazon Stock Right Now?

Amazon's AWS division is identified as the primary driver for future stock outperformance. With a 39% operating margin compared to 7.8% for e-commerce, AWS generates 5x more profit per dollar and accounts for 60% of operating income. AWS revenue grew 37% year-over-year in Q2, and with massive data center investments coming online, the company is positioned to accelerate operating profit growth faster than revenue growth.

08/30/2026, 7:05 AM • The Motley Fool

Better International E-Commerce Stock: MercadoLibre vs. Sea Limited

MercadoLibre and Sea Limited are compared as leading e-commerce and fintech companies in Latin America and Southeast Asia respectively. Both show strong revenue growth (50% and 47% yearly) but face margin pressures and rising credit losses. MercadoLibre is favored for its more cohesive business model centered on e-commerce, while Sea Limited's gaming division (Garena) offers fewer synergies with its core businesses.

08/30/2026, 4:15 AM • The Motley Fool

360in360 Living Memories Adds Audiobook and Voice-Preservation Capability

360in360 Immersive Experiences has expanded its Living Memories programme to include audiobook production using AI voice cloning technology. The company debuted this capability with 'Gadgets to God,' a 2011 hand-written book by founder David Wortley, now available as a 14.5-hour audiobook on Audible UK narrated by a digital twin of Wortley's voice. The initiative aims to preserve human stories and address loneliness, social isolation, and dementia through various memory-preservation tools.

08/29/2026, 5:58 AM • GlobeNewswire

Valley & Summit Law Highlights New CPSC Compliance Challenges for Amazon Sellers

As of July 8, 2026, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's new eFiling requirement mandates that imported consumer products requiring Children's Product Certificates or General Certificates of Conformity must have certificate data filed electronically through Customs' ACE system before arrival in the U.S. This shift from spot-check enforcement to proactive, data-driven regulation creates new compliance challenges for Amazon sellers, who now face potential border detentions, platform suspensions, and regulatory investigations if documentation is incomplete.

08/29/2026, 5:31 AM • GlobeNewswire

Bill Ackman Just Bought Visa, Mastercard, and S&P Global Stock. Each One Collects a Toll on Somebody Else's Sale.

Bill Ackman's Pershing Square hedge fund made three major new investments of approximately $1.1 billion each in Visa, Mastercard, and S&P Global during Q2 2026. These three positions combined represent about 17% of the fund's $19.5 billion U.S. stock portfolio. The common thread among these companies is their business model of collecting fees on transactions they don't originate, fund, or take risk on. All three are trading at premium valuations, reflecting their durable, recession-resistant revenue streams.

08/28/2026, 8:34 PM • The Motley Fool

A Wall Street Journal Report on $3 Trillion in Off-Balance-Sheet AI Commitments Recently Tanked Vertiv and GE Vernova. Here's What Actually Changed.

A Wall Street Journal report revealed that major tech companies have $3 trillion in off-balance-sheet AI infrastructure commitments. While this initially spooked markets and caused Vertiv and GE Vernova stocks to drop, the article argues the figure isn't surprising given known spending plans, and these commitments are likely to be fulfilled due to contractual obligations and growing evidence that AI investments are delivering returns.

08/28/2026, 5:05 PM • The Motley Fool