Warren Buffett Reveals He Was Behind Berkshire's Decision to Invest in Alphabet

Warren Buffett disclosed that he personally initiated Berkshire Hathaway's investment in Alphabet, surprising many who expected the move to come from incoming CEO Greg Abel. The investment underscores how large tech companies like Alphabet have become accessible to traditional value investors due to their understandable business models centered on familiar products like Google Search and YouTube.

07/21/2026, 7:30 PM • The Motley Fool

Jamie Dimon's Latest Warning Sends Shockwaves Through Wall Street. History Is Very Clear About What Happens Next.

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon warned that investors are underestimating economic headwinds and are not being prudent buyers at current stock valuations. He expressed skepticism about AI spending payoffs, noting they won't materialize as expected. The S&P 500's Shiller CAPE ratio has reached levels last seen during the dot-com bubble, historically preceding market declines. However, the article notes that while pullbacks are inevitable, long-term investors who focus on quality companies and valuations can still achieve significant gains.

07/21/2026, 6:15 PM • The Motley Fool

Prediction: MercadoLibre Stock Could Soar in the Next 5 Years if This Happens

MercadoLibre stock has declined 30% from its 52-week high due to profit growth lagging behind revenue increases. The company faces margin pressure from e-commerce competition and rising non-performing loans in its fintech division. However, if MercadoLibre successfully increases sales volumes, reduces bad loans through AI-driven lending, and improves profitability, the stock could deliver significant returns over the next five years.

07/21/2026, 6:10 PM • The Motley Fool

Berkshire Hathaway's New Leader Has Loaded Up on Alphabet With $10 Billion in Cash. Here's the Likely Reason.

Under new leadership, Berkshire Hathaway has significantly increased its stake in Alphabet to nearly $31 billion, making it the conglomerate's fifth-largest holding. The investment reflects confidence in Alphabet as a full-stack AI company with strong cloud computing growth and vertical integration capabilities, offering exposure to AI without excessive volatility.

07/21/2026, 4:24 PM • The Motley Fool

Want to Buy the World? This ETF Lets You Own 10,000 Stocks

The Vanguard Total World Stock ETF (VT) offers investors exposure to 10,048 stocks across 40 countries with an ultra-low 0.06% expense ratio. While it provides impressive diversification and an 18-year track record of solid performance, it has underperformed the U.S. stock market over the past 10 years, delivering 220% total returns compared to 290% for U.S.-only stocks.

07/21/2026, 12:30 PM • The Motley Fool

Is D-Wave Quantum a Millionaire-Maker Stock?

D-Wave Quantum, despite operating in the promising quantum computing sector, is unlikely to be a millionaire-maker stock. With a $6.2 billion market cap, only $12.4 million in annual revenue, and significant losses ($368 million net loss), the company faces intense competition from tech giants and a crowded market. The stock's expensive valuation and path to profitability make it a risky investment.

07/21/2026, 6:02 AM • The Motley Fool

2 Discounted Stocks Cathie Wood Is Buying Aggressively Right Now

Cathie Wood is aggressively buying discounted AI and technology stocks that have fallen over 30% in the past month. She recently added shares of SpaceX and CoreWeave to multiple Ark funds on July 17, viewing the declines as buying opportunities. Both companies are unprofitable but positioned in high-growth sectors like space technology and AI compute infrastructure.

07/21/2026, 4:03 AM • The Motley Fool

Should You Buy Amazon Stock, Even Though It Has Badly Underperformed the S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 Since Jeff Bezos Stepped Down as CEO?

Amazon has significantly underperformed the S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 over the past five years since Andy Jassy took over as CEO, posting only 6.8% annualized returns. The company has lost cloud market share to Microsoft and Alphabet despite AWS remaining the largest provider, and e-commerce growth has slowed. However, recent improvements in AWS growth (28% last quarter), a $364 billion contracted backlog, and a promising AI chip business valued at potentially $50 billion suggest Amazon could turn around, with the stock now trading at a reasonable 29x forward earnings valuation.

07/20/2026, 9:12 AM • The Motley Fool

CanadianSME Small Business Summit 2026 Returns to Toronto with “Beyond AI” Focus on Building Intelligent, Resilient & Human-Centered SMEs

CanadianSME announces the 7th annual Small Business Summit scheduled for October 13, 2026, at Metro Toronto Convention Centre. The event will focus on 'Beyond AI: Building Intelligent, Resilient, and Human-Centered Canadian SMEs,' emphasizing practical technology implementation and sustainable growth. Amazon Business returns as the Presenting Sponsor for the fourth consecutive year.

07/20/2026, 9:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

2 Cryptocurrencies Poised to Soar 3,000% or More, According to 1 Top Wall Street Analyst

Wall Street analyst Tom Lee predicts Ethereum could reach $250,000 (12,500% gain) and Bitcoin could hit $2 million (3,000% gain) as the crypto market enters a bull phase. Lee bases Bitcoin's valuation on it becoming 'digital gold' comparable to the $28 trillion gold market, while Ethereum is entering an 'ETH 2.0' phase of mainstream adoption. However, the author notes these predictions require a complete remaking of the global financial system and may be overly optimistic.

07/20/2026, 5:28 AM • The Motley Fool

Meta Platforms Looks Set to Abandon a $174 Billion Investment to Fuel Its AI Ambitions

Meta is halting its $174 billion share buyback program to redirect capital toward massive AI infrastructure investments. While the company benefits from AI integration in advertising and plans to sell excess data center capacity, the shift removes a key earnings-per-share catalyst and exposes Meta to potential AI bubble risks similar to the metaverse downturn in 2022.

07/20/2026, 5:06 AM • The Motley Fool

Should You Buy Micron Technology Stock While It's Below $1,000? The Answer Might Surprise You.

Micron Technology stock has plummeted 30% from its $1,213 peak to $848 after a 2,070% gain since early 2023, driven by AI boom demand for high-bandwidth memory chips. While the company shows record revenue ($41.4B) and earnings growth fueled by memory shortages, concerns loom over future demand as businesses curb AI spending and memory supply catches up. The author recommends caution despite attractive valuation metrics, citing near-term volatility risks.

07/20/2026, 4:24 AM • The Motley Fool

Etsy Executive Chair Silverman Sells 22,881 Shares for $1.9 Million -- Should Investors Take Note?

Etsy Executive Chair Josh Silverman sold 22,881 shares worth $1.9 million on July 15, 2026, through a pre-arranged trading plan adopted in November 2025. The sale, executed via a cashless exercise of stock options, reduced his direct holdings by 14% while he maintains approximately 228,000 shares through various trusts. The analyst notes the transaction is relatively minor and not indicative of negative sentiment, though Etsy faces growth challenges after divesting its 'house of brands' portfolio.

07/20/2026, 4:14 AM • The Motley Fool

Anthropic's Potential $1.2 Trillion IPO Could Make This Stock a Major Beneficiary

Anthropic is moving toward a potential October IPO at a $1.2 trillion valuation. Amazon, which has invested $13 billion and owns 15-20% of the company, stands to benefit significantly. Beyond the investment gains of $180-240 billion, Amazon will gain from Anthropic's $100+ billion in AWS commitments over the next decade, including AI infrastructure capacity. The IPO will strengthen Anthropic's financial position and support its aggressive AI spending, benefiting Amazon's cloud computing business.

07/19/2026, 7:30 PM • The Motley Fool

Oil Pulls the Market Lower Again

Oil prices surged 5% following the U.S. cancellation of Iran sanctions waivers and ceasefire declaration, triggering a market pullback with the Nasdaq down 5%. However, analysts suggest this may be overblown volatility driven by algorithmic trading rather than fundamental concerns. The market remains up 9% year-to-date despite sector rotation, with tech stocks experiencing significant swings. The podcast also discusses emerging low-cost EV options like Fiat's Topolino and Slate's $25,000 truck, questioning whether Americans will embrace practical, affordable vehicles. American Tower's debt is deemed manageable due to sticky telecom contracts, while satellite technology is unlikely to disrupt traditional tower infrastructure in the near term.

07/19/2026, 7:15 PM • The Motley Fool