3 High-Yield Financial Stocks to Buy in October

Despite elevated Treasury yields near 5.3%, three financial stocks remain attractive high-yield investments: Ares Capital (10% yield, rate-resistant BDC model), Brookfield Asset Management (4.5% yield, asset-light fee-based model), and Strategy's Strife preferred shares (10% fixed dividend, senior preferred stock backed by Bitcoin holdings).

10/01/2026, 12:10 PM • The Motley Fool

U.S. – Korea Framework Advances Deployment of Westinghouse Nuclear Technology in the United States

The U.S. Government and Republic of Korea announced a strategic framework agreement committing up to $120 billion to finance the construction of eight nuclear reactors in the U.S., including six Westinghouse AP1000 reactors and two Korean APR1400 reactors on federal sites. Korea will also make a cornerstone equity investment of 5-10% in Westinghouse, with Westinghouse receiving upfront payments and guaranteed scope of work.

09/30/2026, 7:40 PM • GlobeNewswire

Plug Power vs. Bloom Energy: Which Hydrogen-Adjacent Stock Actually Has a Real Business Model?

Bloom Energy and Plug Power are both positioned in the hydrogen economy but operate differently. Bloom Energy is thriving with 166% revenue growth, $1B+ quarterly revenue, and strong profitability driven by data center demand for on-site power solutions. Plug Power is undergoing a turnaround from accumulated $8.7B losses, though it's making progress toward profitability by 2028. The article suggests Bloom Energy is the stronger investment opportunity currently.

09/20/2026, 2:05 AM • The Motley Fool

3 High-Yield Financial Stocks to Buy for Income That Doesn't Depend on Rate Cuts

The article recommends three high-yield financial stocks positioned to maintain strong dividends even as interest rates rise: Realty Income (a REIT with 5.4% yield and 31 years of consecutive dividend increases), Brookfield Asset Management (4.2% yield with over $1 trillion in assets under management), and T. Rowe Price (4.8% yield with 39 years of consecutive dividend increases). These companies are better insulated from rising rate environments due to their scale, financial strength, and business models that don't directly depend on interest rate levels.

09/15/2026, 11:15 PM • The Motley Fool

Brookfield Agrees to Acquire Reliance Worldwide Corporation

Brookfield announced an agreement to acquire 100% of Reliance Worldwide Corporation, a global plumbing and heating solutions manufacturer, for US$3.38 per share (US$2.8 billion enterprise value). The all-cash transaction is expected to close in Q1 2027, subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals. Brookfield plans to leverage its operating expertise to support Reliance's growth in the underpenetrated push-to-connect fittings market.

09/15/2026, 7:31 PM • GlobeNewswire

Bloom Energy vs. FuelCell Energy: Which Data Center Fuel Cell Maker Is the Better Buy Right Now?

Bloom Energy and FuelCell Energy are competing to power AI data centers. Bloom Energy has emerged as the market leader with $1.065B in Q2 2026 revenue (up 166% YoY), a $20B backlog, and a 225% year-to-date stock surge, but trades at a premium valuation. FuelCell Energy is a riskier, earlier-stage play with a $3.6B backlog and recent $300M capital raise, but faces execution challenges and currently operates at a loss.

09/10/2026, 6:05 PM • The Motley Fool

I Love Bloom Energy for 1 Reason, and It's Not the Backlog

Bloom Energy, a solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) developer, has rallied over 2,000% in two years driven by AI data center demand. With a $20 billion backlog and expected revenue to more than double to $4.1 billion in 2026, the company maintains a competitive moat as the leader in utility-scale SOFC deployments. Despite a valuation of 39x next year's adjusted EBITDA, analysts view it as a strong buy due to its early-mover advantage and partnerships with major data center operators.

09/05/2026, 6:30 AM • The Motley Fool

BlackRock Wants 5% to 20% of Your Target-Date Fund in Private Assets

BlackRock is launching target-date mutual funds through Great Gray Trust that will allocate 5-20% of assets to private investments, offering 401(k) plan participants exposure to privately held businesses. The move aims to provide better diversification and potentially higher returns (about 50 basis points annually more than stocks) as the stock market becomes increasingly concentrated in large-cap and technology stocks.

09/04/2026, 4:30 AM • The Motley Fool

This AI Energy Stock Is Up Nearly 2,000% in the Last Two Years. Could It Be Nvidia's Next Big Investment?

Nvidia has built a $63.4 billion portfolio of AI infrastructure partners including Intel, SpaceX, CoreWeave, and Synopsys. As energy becomes a critical bottleneck for AI data center growth, Bloom Energy—a hydrogen fuel-cell company that recently crossed $1 billion in quarterly revenue and signed a $25 billion partnership with Brookfield Asset Management—emerges as a potential candidate for Nvidia investment.

08/28/2026, 6:15 PM • The Motley Fool

I'd Rather Own Bloom Energy Than Nvidia Right Now. Here's My Case.

While both Bloom Energy and Nvidia are strong AI plays, analyst Leo Sun argues Bloom Energy offers better upside potential. Bloom develops solid oxide fuel cells for data center power, with a $20 billion backlog and backing from Brookfield Asset Management. Despite trading at 36x forward EBITDA versus Nvidia's 12x, Bloom's projected 70% revenue CAGR and 120% EBITDA CAGR (2025-2028) exceed Nvidia's 48% and 52% growth rates, while Nvidia faces increasing competition from AMD, Broadcom, and others.

08/26/2026, 4:30 PM • The Motley Fool

2 Uranium Stocks to Buy Before the Next Nuclear Supercycle

Uranium prices have recovered from post-Fukushima lows, rising from $18 to $86.38 per pound by July 2026, driven by AI power demand, decarbonization initiatives, and safer nuclear technologies. The article recommends Cameco and Uranium Energy as best-in-breed uranium stocks positioned to benefit from an expected rise to $130 per pound by 2027, though both stocks trade at premium valuations.

08/26/2026, 3:05 PM • The Motley Fool

Will Bloom Energy Be the Next SpaceX? What the Numbers Actually Say.

Bloom Energy's stock has surged 1,780% over two years, driven by strong demand from AI and cloud companies for its solid oxide fuel cells. With a $20 billion backlog and expected 70% revenue CAGR through 2028, the company is positioned as a leader in utility-scale fuel cell deployments. While trading at a premium valuation (71x adjusted EBITDA), analysts suggest it could outperform SpaceX as an investment due to its simpler business model and less competitive niche market.

08/26/2026, 12:05 PM • The Motley Fool

Bloom Energy vs. Palantir: Which "Story Stock" Actually Has More Room to Run?

Bloom Energy and Palantir are both high-growth "story stocks" with compelling narratives. Bloom's solid oxide fuel cells power data centers cleanly and rapidly, while Palantir's AI-powered data platform serves government and commercial clients. Despite both stocks rallying over 1,000% in three years, Bloom trades at a lower valuation (14x sales vs. Palantir's 50x) and grows faster (70% revenue CAGR vs. 58%), making it the more attractive near-term opportunity according to the analyst.

08/21/2026, 12:05 PM • The Motley Fool

Bloom Energy Calls Its Fuel Cells "Lego Blocks." Here's Why That Word Choice Is the Whole Investment Thesis.

Bloom Energy's modular, factory-manufactured solid-oxide fuel cells are experiencing historic demand from data center developers. The "Lego block" design enables rapid deployment, scalability, and flexibility, attracting major customers like Oracle and Brookfield Asset Management. The company reported record Q2 revenue of $1.065 billion (166% YoY growth) with expanding margins, driven by the urgent need for quickly deployable power solutions in the AI data center buildout.

08/21/2026, 7:05 AM • The Motley Fool

Bloom Energy Says It Has Visibility on 25 Gigawatts of Deployments. Here's What That Would Be Worth.

Bloom Energy reported record Q2 revenue of $1.065 billion with 166% year-over-year growth, driven by AI data center demand. The company claims visibility on 25 gigawatts of fuel cell deployments and states it has sufficient scandium supply without China dependency. At current economics, this could translate to tens of billions in cumulative revenue opportunity, supported by major deals with Oracle (2.8 GW) and Brookfield ($25 billion expansion).

08/18/2026, 1:30 AM • The Motley Fool