If I Were in My 20s, I'd Buy This Magnificent ETF and Hold It Until Retirement

The article recommends the Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ), an ETF tracking the Nasdaq-100 index, as an ideal long-term investment for young investors in their 20s. The Nasdaq-100 is heavily weighted toward technology stocks (70%) and has historically outperformed the S&P 500 with a 10.9% compound annual return over 27 years versus 8.6% for the S&P 500. The article highlights how major tech companies in the index have benefited from the AI revolution, with the top 10 holdings delivering over 500% average returns since 2023.

08/02/2026, 4:15 PM • The Motley Fool

Is Arm Holdings Stock a Buy on the Bullish CPU Outlook?

Arm Holdings announced strong fiscal Q1 earnings with 22% revenue growth and increased confidence in achieving over $1 billion in server CPU revenue by fiscal 2028. However, the analyst recommends against buying the stock due to its high forward P/E ratio of over 100, risks from competing with its own customers in the data center CPU market, and headwinds in its core smartphone business from elevated memory costs.

08/02/2026, 3:15 PM • The Motley Fool

Micron Technology Stock Is Plummeting, but Here's Why I'm Not Buying the Dip

Micron Technology stock has fallen 32% from its June high amid concerns about the sustainability of AI infrastructure spending. While the company shows strong financial results and trades at a discount valuation, rising hardware costs are forcing companies to cap AI usage and shift to cheaper models, potentially reducing demand for memory chips. The author avoids buying the dip due to uncertainty around future earnings sustainability.

08/02/2026, 1:25 PM • The Motley Fool

IonQ vs. D-Wave Quantum: Which Quantum Computing Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

IonQ and D-Wave Quantum are competing quantum computing companies with different technological approaches. IonQ uses trapped-ion technology and generated $130M in FY2025 revenue with 201.9% YoY growth, while D-Wave specializes in quantum annealing with $24.6M revenue and 178.5% growth. Both are unprofitable with significant operating losses, but IonQ is recommended as the better buy due to stronger revenue growth, the SkyWater Technology acquisition providing end-to-end chip capabilities, and a more comprehensive quantum solution portfolio.

08/02/2026, 9:34 AM • The Motley Fool

Advanced Micro Devices vs. Arm: Which Tech Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

The article compares AMD and Arm as investment options in 2026. AMD is a chip manufacturer with strong data center revenue growth (34.3% YoY) but faces manufacturing risks and competition. Arm licenses IP architecture with a 99% smartphone market share, higher profit margins (18.4%), and a more resilient business model. Despite AMD's cheaper valuation (P/E 68.6 vs 108.6), the author recommends Arm due to its superior business model and lower operational risks.

08/02/2026, 8:30 AM • The Motley Fool

Warren Buffett Passed on This Stock for Over 7 Years. Greg Abel May Not Wait Any Longer.

The article suggests that MercadoLibre could be an attractive investment for Berkshire Hathaway under Greg Abel's leadership. Unlike Amazon, which Berkshire sold due to massive capital expenditures, MercadoLibre offers similar e-commerce and fintech opportunities with significantly lower capex requirements ($1.3B vs Amazon's $152B). Trading at a 49x P/E ratio and down 29% from its mid-2025 peak, MercadoLibre fits Buffett's investment philosophy of paying fair prices for wonderful companies.

08/02/2026, 7:25 AM • The Motley Fool

Jensen Huang Predicted Nvidia Would Collect $1 Trillion in Chip Sales Through 2027. Is Nvidia Still on Pace?

Nvidia appears on track to meet CEO Jensen Huang's $1 trillion cumulative revenue target for Blackwell and Rubin chips through 2027, with data center revenue growing 92% year-over-year. However, supply chain constraints and competition from major cloud customers developing their own AI chips pose significant risks to achieving this goal.

08/02/2026, 7:20 AM • The Motley Fool

Dan Ives Says Nvidia Demand Is Outpacing Supply "12 to 1." Here's What That Means for the Stock's Next Move.

Tech analyst Dan Ives highlights a 12-to-1 demand-to-supply ratio for Nvidia chips, suggesting significant upside potential despite the stock's modest 4% year-to-date returns. With major tech companies like Alphabet, Amazon, and Microsoft aggressively increasing AI capital expenditures and Nvidia posting 85% revenue growth, the analyst believes the AI revolution is still in early innings, particularly with physical AI applications yet to materialize.

08/02/2026, 5:07 AM • The Motley Fool

Nvidia Isn't the Most Valuable Company in the World Anymore. Is More Bad News Coming?

Apple has reclaimed the world's most valuable company title from Nvidia as the chipmaker's stock dropped 8% over three months while Apple gained 27%. Despite market concerns about AI spending sustainability, Nvidia should benefit from hyperscalers' continued massive AI infrastructure investments, though the stock faces near-term pressure as investors worry about revenue growth deceleration.

08/01/2026, 5:25 AM • The Motley Fool

Jeff Bezos Stepped Down as Amazon CEO 5 Years Ago, and the Stock Has Lagged the S&P 500 Since. Could Amazon's 15.3% Gain on July 31 Mark a Turning Point?

Amazon stock surged 15.3% on July 31, 2026, following a breakout earnings report showing its fastest revenue growth in five years at 20% ($167.7B). AWS delivered exceptional results with 37% revenue growth to $42.2B, its fastest rate in 18 quarters. The company's AI and chips businesses each exceeded $25B annual revenue run rates with triple-digit growth. Despite the strong performance, Q3 guidance of 9-12% growth suggests the current rate is not sustainable, partly due to Prime Day shifting from July to June.

07/31/2026, 11:33 PM • The Motley Fool

Microsoft Stock is Soaring: Is it Too Late to Buy?

Microsoft stock surged following positive quarterly earnings results that pleased investors. The company reported $678 billion in revenue already under contract, representing more than 2 years of sales, and generated $19.6 billion in a key earnings metric. The article examines whether the stock's recent gains present a buying opportunity or if valuations have become stretched.

07/31/2026, 11:22 PM • The Motley Fool

Amazon's Free Cash Flow Swung $26 Billion in the Wrong Direction. The Stock Rose 15% Anyway.

Amazon reported negative free cash flow of $7.6 billion for the trailing 12 months, a $26 billion swing from the prior year's $18.2 billion inflow. However, the stock surged 15% as investors focused on strong fundamentals: operating cash flow grew 33% to $161.4 billion, and the decline was driven by capital spending ($169 billion, up 64%) primarily for AI infrastructure. AWS delivered exceptional results with 37% revenue growth to $42.2 billion—its fastest in 18 quarters—and operating income jumped 64% with margins expanding to 39.4%. The company projects $220 billion in capital spending for 2026.

07/31/2026, 8:14 PM • The Motley Fool

AST SpaceMobile vs. Rocket Lab: Which Space-Based Network Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

The article compares two space-focused companies: AST SpaceMobile, which is building a space-based cellular network for standard smartphones, and Rocket Lab, a vertically integrated launch services provider acquiring Iridium Communications. Both are unprofitable and burning cash, but Rocket Lab is recommended as the better buy in 2026 due to its lower valuation (52.9x P/S vs. 188x), stronger balance sheet, and the strategic Iridium acquisition that could position it as a serious SpaceX competitor.

07/31/2026, 4:28 PM • The Motley Fool

Everyone Just Missed a Major Announcement From Meta Platforms

Meta Platforms announced an upcoming cloud computing business during its Q2 earnings call, a significant development that the market largely overlooked while focusing on disappointing short-term guidance. CEO Mark Zuckerberg indicated the company is rolling out business agents and receiving premium offers for compute capacity. This cloud business could provide the AI monetization path investors have been seeking, positioning Meta alongside competitors like Amazon, Microsoft, and Alphabet in the cloud computing space.

07/31/2026, 4:13 PM • The Motley Fool

Why Micron Stock Was Up and Down Today

Micron Technology stock experienced significant volatility on Friday, rising as much as 6.4% early in the day following positive earnings from Apple and Amazon showing continued spending on memory chips. However, the stock reversed course and closed down 4.74% as rising interest rates to 19-year highs weighed on growth stocks. While the memory supply crunch should continue supporting Micron's earnings, the author believes the valuation has become too rich.

07/31/2026, 3:10 PM • The Motley Fool